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8-547: Opposition (17) PN (17) Speaker (1) The Pahang State Legislative Assembly ( Malay : Dewan Negeri Pahang ) is the unicameral state legislature of the Malaysian state of Pahang . It is composed of 42 members representing single-member constituencies throughout the state. The Assembly convenes at the Wisma Seri Pahang in the state capital, Kuantan . As the state's legislative body,
16-697: Is ceremonially appointed by the Sultan of Pahang on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the Assembly. The Menteri Besar then appoints members of the State EXCO drawing from members of the Assembly. Source: undi.info The 15th General Election witnessed 25 governmental seats and 17 non-governmental seats filled the Pahang State Legislative Assembly. The government side has 4 safe seats and 4 fairly safe seats, while
24-586: Is elected by the minority party of the Assembly according to its rules. A new Opposition Leader may be elected when the incumbent dies, resigns, or is challenged for the leadership. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system and is based on the Westminster model . The Opposition is an important component of the Westminster system, with the Opposition directing criticism at
32-753: The Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest political party in the State Assembly that is not in government except in the Johor State Legislative Assembly . When in state legislative assembly, the Leader of the Opposition sits on the left-hand side of the centre table, in front of the Opposition and opposite the Menteri Besar/Chief Minister/Premier . The State Opposition Leader
40-719: The official opposition in other Commonwealth of Nations monarchies . It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a general election . This is the list of current Leaders of the Opposition in the Parliament of Malaysia: The Leader of the Opposition in Malaysian state politics is a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly). In each state,
48-557: The Government's policies and programs, give close attention to all proposed legislation and attempts to defeat and replace the Government. The Opposition is therefore known as the 'government in waiting' and it is a formal part of the parliamentary system. This is the list of current Leaders of Opposition in the Legislative Assemblies of the Malaysian states: This is the list of current Leader of Balancing Force in
56-558: The Pahang State Legislative Assembly's main function is to enact laws that apply to Pahang, known as enactments . The Speaker presides over the Assembly's proceedings, and works to maintain order during debates. The state government's executive branch (known as the State Executive Council (EXCO), or Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri ), including the Menteri Besar , are drawn from the Assembly. The Menteri Besar
64-460: The non-government side has just 1 safe seat and fairly safe seat each. began Abdul Aziz (1972–1974) Muhammad I (1974) Barisan Nasional (1973–1974) Abdul Rashid (1981–1982) Adnan I (1999) Opposition (Malaysia) [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Race and politics The Opposition ( Malay : Pembangkang ; Jawi : ڤمبڠكڠ ) in Malaysia fulfils the same function as
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