Type Unicameral | Founded 25 September 1963 | |
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Yang di-Pertua Negeri Juhar MahiruddinSince 1 January 2011 Speaker Syed Abas Syed Ali, BN–UMNOSince 7 August 2015 Deputy Speaker Johnny Mositun, BN–PBSsince 29 April 2008Johnson Tee, BN–PBRSsince 21 May 2013 Chief Minister Musa Aman, BN–UMNOSince 27 March 2003 | ||
Will sabah state legislative assembly more lively
The Sabah State Legislative Assembly (Malay: Dewan Undangan Negeri Sabah) is a part of the Legislature of Sabah, Malaysia, the other being the Governor of Sabah. The Assembly meets at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly Building at Likas in the state capital of Kota Kinabalu.
Contents
- Will sabah state legislative assembly more lively
- Lawmaking
- Current composition
- Chair occupants
- Majority
- Minority
- References
This unicameral legislature is currently having 60 seats representing state constituencies elected through a first-past-the-post electoral system across the state.
Like at the federal level in Malaysia, Sabah uses a Westminster-style parliamentary government, in which members are elected to the Legislative Assembly through general elections, from which the Chief Minister and the Cabinet are appointed based on majority support. The Chief Minister is head of government, while the Governor acts as head of state. The largest party not forming the government is known as the Official Opposition, its leader being recognized as Leader of the Opposition by the Speaker.
Members of the Assembly refer to themselves as "Members of the Legislative Assembly" (MLAs) and sometimes as "state assemblymen".
The current Assembly was elected on 5 May 2013 as part of the 14th Sabah State Legislative Assembly. Barisan Nasional retained the majority while Pakatan Rakyat and State Reform Party became the Opposition and the third party respectively. The first session of the 14th Sabah State Legislative Assembly opened on 17 June 2013.
Lawmaking
In accordance with the traditions of the Westminster system, most laws originate with the cabinet (Government bills), and are passed by the legislature after stages of debate and decision-making. Ordinary members may introduce privately (Private Members' Bills), play an integral role in scrutinising bills in debate and committee and amending bills presented to the legislature by cabinet.
Current composition
Election of the present Assembly occurred 5 May 2013 as a result of which Barisan Nasional formed a majority government.
On 2 October 2016, two PKR and one DAP assemblyman resigned from their parties, including the Leader of the Opposition, Lajim Ukin.
Chair occupants
According to the Constitution of the State of Sabah, Chair occupants of the Assembly are appointed by the Governor on the Chief Minister's advice. They are:
Majority
Majority leader is always the Chief Minister, who also leads the Cabinet. He is appointed by the Governor on a basis that he is able to command a majority in the Assembly. Since the last election, Musa Aman (BN-UMNO) is the majority leader, the position he held since becoming the Chief Minister on 27 March 2003.
Minority
Minority leader is always the Leader of the Opposition appointed by the largest party not forming the government. Since 19 June 2013, the Leader of the Opposition is Lajim Ukin (PH-PKR).