55-604: Prime Minister of Malaysia [REDACTED] The Twelfth Malaysia Plan ( Malay : Rancangan Malaysia Kedua Belas ), otherwise known as the 12th Malaysia Plan and abbreviated as " 12MP ", is a comprehensive blueprint prepared by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the Prime Minister's Department (PMO) and the Ministry of Finance . The blueprint is a continuation to the 11th Malaysia Plan with
110-475: A de facto established rotation order. Minors are automatically disqualified from nomination and holding the office. The Conference of Rulers has met regularly since 1985. The four governors ( Yang di-Pertua Negeri ; the heads of states without hereditary rulers) also attend the Conference, but only rulers are allowed to vote and stand for election for the office of king. The Constitution provides that
165-422: A candidate) according to the cycle, irrespective of whether they are currently the most senior. Since independence from British colonial rule , this has been the order of elected kings. However, the order is not a precedent and the election to the position and office of the king is at the pleasure of the Conference of Rulers. As an elective monarchy, there is no line of succession to the throne of Malaysia. Four of
220-602: A ceremony at the Istana Negara without his presence, the first in history without the presence of the prime minister. He added that Special Committee on Pandemic Management to rope in all stakeholders, including the Opposition, for national recovery and 10 million Malaysians would receive financial aid payments in the COVID-19 Special Aid (BKC) from 6 September 2021 and hoped that the payments would ease
275-537: A clear strategic direction to allocate the national budget from 2021 to 2025 in regard to all economic sectors in Malaysia . The blueprint was tabled by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in Dewan Rakyat , Parliament on 27 September 2021. The 12MP will highlight strategic basics in line with the shared prosperity initiative encompassing three dimensions which are: A new equity policy for bumiputeras in
330-453: A political crisis. Ismail Sabri, the deputy prime minister , and Anwar Ibrahim , the leader of the opposition , were considered the front-runners for the office of prime minister after the resignation of Muhyiddin Yassin , the eighth prime minister, on 16 August 2021. A few days later, Ismail Sabri was chosen as the prime ministerial candidate by Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and
385-465: A ruler is charged with an offence in the Special Court, he is required to stop exercising the functions of a ruler. In the event of a ruler being sentenced to imprisonment for more than one day, he will be forced to abdicate from his duties as a ruler unless a free pardon is granted. The king or any ruler cannot pardon himself or his immediate family. In such case, they may request clemency from
440-473: A ruler is not eligible for election as king if: The election is carried out by a secret ballot. The ballot papers used are not numbered, but marked with the same pen and ink, and are inserted into a ballot box. Only the royal rulers of the states participate in the election. A ruler may appoint another ruler as his proxy to vote on his behalf if he is unable to attend the Election Meeting. During
495-523: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Premiership of Ismail Sabri Yaakob Prime Minister of Malaysia [REDACTED] The tenure of Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister of Malaysia began on 21 August 2021 when he was appointed to the office by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah , following the resignation of his predecessor, Muhyiddin Yassin , after
550-829: Is an idea introduced by the Ismail Sabri on 22 August 2021 in his inaugural speech as prime minister. It was officially launched on 23 October 2021 in Kuching , Sarawak . This concept, among others, calls on Malaysians to set aside differences in rehabilitating the country to mobilize energy in the challenge of facing the COVID-19 pandemic and realizing the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 . Yang di-Pertuan Agong [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Race and politics The King of Malaysia , officially Yang di-Pertuan Agong ( lit. ' He who
605-403: Is bicolored, yellow at the top and light blue at the bottom, with the coat of arms at the centre (without the paddy) and below that is the office bearer's title in a gold scroll. The Deputy King of Malaysia (Malay: Timbalan Yang di-Pertuan Agong ) is elected by the same process immediately after the king has been elected by the Conference of Rules. The office is usually (but not always) held by
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#1732780771614660-432: Is completed only after a ruler has accepted the offer of the office of King by the presiding ruler. The Conference declares the elected ruler to be the new king to hold office for a term of five years. The ballot papers are destroyed in the presence of the rulers as soon as the result of the election is announced. On taking office as king months after election, he appoints a regent for the duration of his five-year term for
715-516: Is formally elected to a five-year term by and from the nine rulers of the Malay states (the nine states of Malaysia that have hereditary royal rulers), who form the Conference of Rulers . After a ruler has served his term as king, he may not stand for election until all rulers of the other states have also stood for election to the office and have served their office. In the event of a vacancy of
770-609: Is made Lord ' Jawi : يڠ دڤرتوان اݢوڠ ), is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia . The office was established in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gained independence from the United Kingdom . The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected by the Conference of Rulers , comprising the nine rulers of the Malay states , with the office de facto rotated between them, making Malaysia one of
825-508: Is that of a constitutional monarch. The Federal Constitution of Malaysia and Acts of Parliament made in accordance with it define the extent of his powers as the head of state . These are divided into two categories: powers exercised on the advice of the Cabinet or of a minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet, the Conference of Rulers, or some other officer or institution, and discretionary powers . The Constitution vests
880-493: The Pakatan Harapan coalition took office. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong renews the appointment of a prime minister after every general election until the minister decides to step down. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has discretionary powers to choose who he wants as the prime minister if no party has won a majority vote and is not bound by the decision of the outgoing prime minister (Article 40). It, however, does not afford him
935-603: The prime minister , withholding consent to dissolve Parliament, and calling meetings with the Conference of Rulers "concerned solely with the privileges, position, honours and dignities of Their Royal Highnesses". Under the Westminster system , the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is expected to appoint a prime minister who will command the confidence of a majority of the Dewan Rakyat , the elected lower house of Parliament . Should
990-465: The 12MP to ensure sustainable equity holdings by bumiputeras as an equity safety net would be launched to guarantee that the sale of shares or bumiputera-owned firms would only be sold solely to bumiputera-owned companies, consortium or individuals. Syed Saddiq said that the new rulings were unfair as they would be tantamount to taking equity from the non-bumiputeras and giving them to bumiputeras. Former Health Minister, Dzulkefly Ahmad had also described
1045-426: The 84-year-old major general Ibrahim of Johor , Sultan of Johor since 1895, was first in line, but he declined the office due to old age. The next in line, Abu Bakar of Pahang , Sultan of Pahang since 1932, was rejected five times by his fellow electors and did not secure the necessary votes, in part because his various marriages to celebrities and cabaret dancers were seen as unbecoming of royalty – especially with
1100-751: The Conference of Rulers. The king cannot be sued in court for his actions while carrying out his official duties. Any claims can be made against the federal government. The official residence of the King is the Istana Negara (the National Palace) located in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in the federal capital Kuala Lumpur . It was completed in 2011. It replaced the old Istana Negara in Jalan Istana which had been turned into
1155-535: The Federation" and "Head of State of the Federation". The very common term "King" has also been conveniently used by the media and the public, although incorrectly as it is not an official or legal title of the federal ruler. In Malaysian passports before 2010, the title "The Supreme Head of Malaysia" was used in the English version of the passport note. Since the issuance of ICAO -compliant e-passports in 2010,
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#17327807716141210-655: The Istana Negara in the afternoon on 30 August 2021, a day before the 64th National Day of Malaysia, this was said to avoid an unprecedented situation which there is no cabinet during the National Day. On 25 August 2021, the Prime Minister-elect, Ismail, will meet with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to submit his list of cabinet nominees. However, the meeting is delayed until the following day. Ismail then announces his cabinet lineup on 27 August 2021, 100 days before they are officially sworn in. The PMO states that
1265-612: The Malaysian Armed Forces , he appoints the Chief of Defence Forces , on the advice of the Armed Forces Council . He also appoints the service heads of each of the three branches of the armed forces. On 31 August 1957, having rejected the suggested title of Yang di-Pertuan Besar in favour of Yang di-Pertuan Agong , the Conference of Rulers elected the first occupant of the federal throne. By seniority,
1320-531: The Royal Museum in 2013. Other residences include the royal retreat, Istana Melawati in the federal administrative capital Putrajaya . The two palaces alternate as a venue of meetings of the Conference of Rulers. The King's official full style and title in Malay is Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong . Common English terms used in the media and by the general public include "Paramount Ruler", "Head of State", "Head of
1375-514: The audience was delayed to the following day on 26 August 2021 as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was in Kuantan . He then announced his cabinet lineup in the morning on 27 August 2021, a day after his audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong and said all his Cabinet ministers were given 100 days to prove themselves as capable ministers. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that the new cabinet would take their oaths of offices and officially be sworn in at
1430-401: The burden of the people. On 30 September 2021, Ismail called on his Cabinet ministers to present report cards to the public on their performance as Cabinet ministers in their first 100 days in offices for them to be evaluated to ensure they are providing the top service to the people. On 1 October 2021, he added that the government will enhance support systems for senior citizens to ensure that
1485-539: The election process, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal distributes the ballot with only one candidate. Each ruler is requested to indicate whether the candidate is suitable or not to be elected King. The most junior ruler, who is not listed as nominee for the office of king, or the outgoing King is appointed to count the ballot papers together with the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal. The nominee must have obtained five votes before
1540-556: The executive power of the federal government in the monarch. However, with few exceptions, the king is bound to exercise this power on the advice of the Cabinet or of a minister acting under the Cabinet's general authority. In practice, most of the actual day-to-day work of governing is performed by the Federal Cabinet. The discretionary powers of the king as stated by the Constitution and laws pertain chiefly to appointing
1595-471: The formation of Malaysia in 1963, only the rulers of the nine royal states of Peninsular Malaysia have been made eligible for election for the throne. Had it been admitted as a royal state the Sultan of Brunei would have been granted the right to stand for election as king by the Conference of Rulers . This cycle was originally established based on seniority. However, the current rulers are named (and stand as
1650-541: The initial submission to him (Article 66). The king appoints numerous high-ranking office holders in the federation under the terms of the Constitution and various legislative acts passed by Parliament. The constitution established procedures for such appointments. The king appoints 44 at-large senators to the Dewan Negara , the upper house of Parliament. The king appoints the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governors), of
1705-522: The king and the state rulers in their personal capacity, due to public outrage over their behaviour. A Special Court ( Mahkamah Khas Raja-raja ) is established where civil and criminal proceedings can be made against a ruler with the approval of the Attorney General. The right to sue a ruler is limited to Malaysian citizens following a precedent. The Special Court also have jurisdiction where a ruler initiates legal actions against any party. When
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1760-644: The king is royal yellow with the Coat of arms of Malaysia in the centre, surrounded by a rice paddy wreath coloured gold – both are traditional royal colours in the peninsula. The same goes for the Royal Standards of the Queen and the Deputy King, but the designs are different. The queen's standard is green in colour, with the coat of arms at the centre surrounded by the paddy wreath. The deputy king's standard
1815-514: The needs of this group are well taken of. On 4 September 2021, Ismail made a controversial appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as Chairman of the National Recovery Council (NRC), a Cabinet minister-level position which is described as powerful and influential when Malaysia is still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, some have criticised this appointment as Muhyiddin failed to contain COVID-19 pandemic and spearhead
1870-399: The new cabinet lineup was criticised by the opposition politicians. According to parliamentary opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and DAP leader Lim Guan Eng , most people were disappointed by the new cabinet lineup because new faces were expected in the cabinet to find new solutions to the current COVID-19 pandemic and economic recession . On 30 August 2021, the new Cabinet was sworn-in in
1925-515: The new cabinet will take their oaths of office on 30 August 2021, the day before Malaysia's National Day. The new cabinet lineup is highly similar to the cabinet under Ismail's predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin, the Muhyiddin cabinet which only four of the ministers in the Muhyiddin cabinet were not reappointed. The number of ministers and deputy ministers is also same as Muhyiddin cabinet and there
1980-487: The nine state rulers. The selection of the candidate for the kingship initially followed an order based on the seniority (calculated by length of reign) of each ruler in 1957, at the Federation of Malaya 's independence from the United Kingdom. The Conference of Rulers, which has the power to disqualify a candidate, has sometimes varied the original seniority order, as noted above. Since then, the states have followed
2035-399: The office (by death, abdication, or deposition by a majority vote of the rulers), the Conference of Rulers elects a new office holder as king as if the previous term had expired. The new king is elected for a full five-year term by the Conference. After his term expires, it holds a new election, in which the incumbent would not be re-elected to the office. The position de facto rotates among
2090-543: The people to see all the achievements of the government led by Ismail Sabri during that period. However, there are some parties who question and dispute the performance and success of the first 100 days of the government led by Ismail Sabri, including from the opposition parties. On 25 August 2021, Ismail sought an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara on 25 August 2021 to submit his cabinet lineup list for consent and subsequently announce it. However,
2145-654: The policy as "suicidal" and claimed that the new policy would only kill the bumiputera companies economically if that is their intention. He also said that based on the feedback from Malay businessmen, most were against the idea of the new bumiputera-only policy being implemented. Ismail Sabri announced it after revealing that the government’s target to raise bumiputera equity ownership to 30% had yet to be achieved. He also announced funding to improve bumiputera businesses’ sustainability to hit 15% contribution in gross domestic product (GDP) by bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises by 2025. This Malaysia -related article
2200-526: The prime minister be or become unacceptable, he may be forced out by a vote of no confidence , which would require the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to appoint someone else as prime minister or dissolve Parliament for an election. Conventionally, the prime minister is the head of the party with a majority in Parliament. This was the Barisan Nasional coalition from independence in 1957 until 2018, when
2255-511: The recovery efforts during his 17-month term as prime minister from March 2020 to August 2021, Ismail Sabri defended that the appointment is based on the experiences of Muhyiddin in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. On 10 September 2021, he claimed that the Cabinet was committed to undertake several parliament reforms and transformations, including tabling anti-party hopping law. The Keluarga Malaysia (in English: Malaysian family)
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2310-429: The revelation (according to an oral interview with Tunku Abdul Rahman) of a surprise wedding to a ronggeng dancer and their honeymoon to Hong Kong . Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan , who had been elected to his state throne ( Yamtuan Besar ) in 1933, was elected king by eight votes to one. The first Conference of Rulers after the formation of Malaysia comprised: The holder of the office and title of King of Malaysia
2365-448: The right and authority to dismiss the prime minister. He also can dismiss or withhold consent to a request for the dissolution of parliament (Article 40). He may discontinue or dissolve parliament (Article 55) but he can only dissolve parliament at the request of the prime minister (Article 43). He can reject any new laws or amendments to existing laws but if he still withholds permission, it will automatically become law after 30 days from
2420-437: The ruler next in line to rule after the current king. The deputy king exercises the functions of the head of state during the king's absence, or inability to exercise the functions of his office due to illness or infirmity (similar to a regent or viceroy / vizier in other countries). The deputy king does not automatically succeed as King of Malaysia when a vacancy occurs in that office. The deputy king acts as head of state in
2475-447: The ruler presiding over the Election Meeting informs him of his election to the office of King and asks him to accept the title. If the successful nominee declines the offer or the nominated ruler fails to secure the required majority votes for the office, the voting process is repeated with the nomination of the second most senior ruler based on the list of Seniority of States . Rulers are named and stand for election in turn. The process
2530-421: The state which he rules. Usually, but not always, the prince regent is a close relative. The regent acts as head of state in that state for every purpose except for the role of head of Islam, which is retained by the king. Since the first cycle of nine kings (1957–1994), the order among the eligible state rulers has followed the order established by that cycle, namely: With Brunei's decision not to participate in
2585-502: The states of Penang , Malacca , Sabah and Sarawak , at his discretion, after considering the advice of the state's Chief Minister/Premier, for four year terms. The governor's term of office can be renewed also at his disrection. He also appoints the Mayor and City Council of Kuala Lumpur . In addition, the king is the Head of Islam in the four states ruled by appointed governors, in
2640-599: The states of Malaysia do not have hereditary rulers. These are Malacca , Penang , Sarawak and Sabah . Sarawak previously had three hereditary rulers (the White Rajahs ) until it became a Crown colony of the British Empire in 1946. These four states, along with Malaysia's three Federal Territories , do not supply the king. In 1993, amendments to the Malaysian constitution removed the legal immunity of
2695-525: The support of 92 MPs. Ismail Sabri announced that the achievement of his administration during the first 100 days as prime minister was 90% based on the KPIs set by him to reflect the performance of him and his cabinet ministers in the first 100 days. The achievement is translated into the Program 100 Hari Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia which started on 9 December until 12 December 2021 for four days which allows
2750-611: The three Federal Territories (The cities of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya and Labuan Island), as well as in his own home state. In this role, he is advised by the State Islamic Affairs Council in each of the States. The king appoints the chairman and members of each state council. He also appoints the State Mufti (head) in each of these states. There is a single Islamic Affairs Council with jurisdiction for
2805-617: The three Federal Territories. Its members and chairman are appointed by the king, who also appoints the mufti of the Federal Territories. In accordance with Article 41 of the Constitution, the king is Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces . As such, he is the highest-ranking officer in the military chain of command, holding five star rank in its branches. As the Supreme Commander of
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#17327807716142860-545: The untranslated title "His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia" has been used. In formal English correspondence, for many years the King was referred to as "His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong". In January 2024, this was changed to "His Majesty The King of Malaysia". Formal address to the King is taken seriously in Malaysia. There are two ways of addressing the King: The Royal Standard of
2915-654: The world's few elective monarchies . The 17th and current Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor . He was elected on 26 October 2023, at a special meeting of the Conference of Rulers ; he took the oath of office and was sworn in at the Istana Negara on 31 January 2024. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's queen consort is known as the Raja Permaisuri Agong , currently Raja Zarith Sofiah . The royal couple are styled in English as "His Majesty" and "Her Majesty". The Yang di-Pertuan Agong' s role
2970-423: Was also endorsed by other coalition parties namely Perikatan Nasional (PN), Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) as well as several independent MPs of the Dewan Rakyat . According to reports, Ismail Sabri obtained 114 supports from MPs of various parties, which means he has more support than 111 MPs required to win a simple majority . Meanwhile, Anwar is said to have only won
3025-455: Was only a minor reshuffle between both cabinets, which only a small number of ministers and deputy ministers reappointed to different portfolios as their previous ones. In addition, there is also no deputy prime minister appointed and four senior ministers were appointed instead to cover the duties of a deputy prime minister, he also followed Muhyiddin on this arrangement before he was promoted to deputy prime minister on 7 July 2021. Following this,
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