Citation

Hassan, Mohamad Hafiz (2020) It’s not just about numbers. The Malay Mail.

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Abstract

Following Pakatan Harapan confirmation that PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the coalition’s candidate for prime minister, question has been raised as to whether Anwar has the numbers. But when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King) decides on who to be appointed as the prime minister, it’s not just about numbers. Article 43 (2)(a) of the Federal Constitution states that the King will appoint a prime minister who in his judgement is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the Dewan Rakyat. Some say that this effectively means that anyone who wishes to become prime minister must be able to convince the King that he or she has the support of the majority of lawmakers, which means at least 112 members from the 222-seat Dewan Rakyat.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Online Newsletter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Legislative bodies. Parliaments
Subjects:	J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General) > JF20-2112 Political institutions and public administration > JF20-1177 General. Comparative government > JF225-619 Organs and functions of government > JF491-619 Legislation. Legislative process. Law-making
Divisions:	Faculty of Law (FOL)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2021 05:40
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2021 05:40
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/8146

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