Type Unicameral | Founded 1959 | |
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Yang di-Pertua Negeri Mohd Khalil Yaakob, BN–UMNOSince 4 June 2004 Speaker Othman Muhamad, BN–UMNOSince 21 April 2008 Deputy Speaker Ab Wahab Ab Latip, BN–UMNOSince 1 July 2013 Chief Minister Idris Haron, BN–UMNOSince 7 May 2013 | ||
The Malacca State Legislative Assembly (Malay: Dewan Undangan Negeri Melaka) is the unicameral legislature of the Malaysian state of Malacca. It is composed of 28 members who are elected from single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, along with elections to the federal parliament and other state assemblies (except Sarawak).
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The State Legislative Assembly convenes at the Malacca State Secretariat Building, also known as the Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh.
Role
The Malacca State Legislative Assembly's main function is to enact laws that apply in the state. It is also the forum for members to voice their opinions on the state government's policies and implementation of those policies. Under the Privileges, Immunities and Powers Ordinance 1963, assemblymen are given the right to freely discuss current issues such as public complaints. On financial matters, the Assembly approves supply to the government and ensures that the funds are spent as approved and in the tax-payers' interest.
The State Executive Council (EXCO) is appointed from members of the State Assembly. Led by the Chief Minister, it exercises executive power on behalf of the Governor and is responsible to the State Assembly.
Speakers Roll of Honour
The following is the Speaker of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly Roll of Honour, since 1959: