Citation

Hassan, Mohamad Hafiz (2020) The term ‘interim PM’ should be dropped and Tun should be sworn in. The Malay Mail.

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Abstract

When the Prime Minister (PM) resigns, the cabinet is dissolved immediately. This is simply because the PM and the cabinet is a collective responsibility. It’s sink or swim together, or as the Three Musketeers would say: “All for one, one for all.” With the resignation of the PM, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King) would then have to appoint a new PM. While it is expressly stated in Article 40(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution that the appointment of the PM is the King’s discretionary power, the discretion is not absolute. The King is required by the Constitution to appoint an elected Member of Parliament (MP) - the Dewan Rakyat to be specific - who in His Majesty’s judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority in that Dewan. That person need not be the leader of a political party. The Constitution does not mention political parties. It’s all about the person - he who commands the confidence of the majority of the Dewan Rakyat.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Online Newsletter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Parliamentary government. Cabinet system
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 > JF331-341 Parliamentary government
Divisions:	Faculty of Law (FOL)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	22 Sep 2021 05:24
Last Modified:	22 Sep 2021 05:24
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/8148

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