Type Unicameral | Founded 22 August 1959 | |
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Sultan Sultan Ahmad ShahSince 8 May 1974 Speaker Ishak Muhammad, BN–UMNOSince 1 July 2013 Deputy Speaker Mohamed Jaafar, BN–UMNOSince 1 July 2013 Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob, BN–UMNOSince 25 May 1999 | ||
The Pahang State Legislative Assembly (Malay: Dewan Undangan 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.
Role
As the state's legislative body, 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 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.