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Executive branch Malaysia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Malaysia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 33 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 33
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- paramount ruler,
- deputy paramount ruler,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
paramount ruler, deputy paramount ruler, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- paramount ruler,
- deputy paramount ruler,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Paramount Ruler AZLAN Muhibbuddin Shah ibni Sultan Yusof Izzudin (since 26 April 1989); Deputy Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister Abdul GHAFAR Bin Baba (since 7 May 1986)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 21 October 1990 (next to be held by August 1995);
- results - National Front 52%, other 48%;
- seats - (180 total) National Front 127, DAP 20, PAS 7, independents 4, other 22;
- note - within the National Front, UMNO got 71 seats and MCA 18 seats
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
paramount ruler, deputy paramount ruler, prime minister, deputy prime
minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
Paramount Ruler AZLAN Muhibbuddin Shah ibni Sultan Yusof Izzudin (since 26
April 1989); Deputy Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 26
April 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime
Minister Abdul GHAFAR Bin Baba (since 7 May 1986)
House of Representatives:
last held 21 October 1990 (next to be held by August 1995); results -
National Front 52%, other 48%; seats - (180 total) National Front 127, DAP
20, PAS 7, independents 4, other 22; note - within the National Front, UMNO
got 71 seats and MCA 18 seats
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 21 October 1990 (next to be held by August 1995);
- results - National Front 52%, other 48%;
- seats - (180 total) National Front 127, DAP 20, PAS 7, independents 4, other 22;
- note - within the National Front, UMNO got 71 seats and MCA 18 seats
Published as “Executive branch”
- paramount ruler,
- deputy paramount ruler,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Paramount Ruler AZLAN Muhibbuddin Shah ibni Sultan Yusof Izzudin (since 26 April 1989); Deputy Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister Abdul GHAFAR Bin Baba (since 7 May 1986)
House of Representatives:
last held 21 October 1990 (next to be held by August 1995); results -
National Front 52%, other 48%; seats - (180 total) National Front 127, DAP
20, PAS 7, independents 4, other 22; note - within the National Front, UMNO
got 71 seats and MCA 18 seats
paramount ruler, deputy paramount ruler, prime minister, deputy prime
minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
April 1989); Deputy Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 26
April 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime
Minister Abdul GHAFAR Bin Baba (since 7 May 1986)
House of Representatives:
last held 21 October 1990 (next to be held by August 1995); results -
National Front 52%, other 48%; seats - (180 total) National Front 127, DAP
20, PAS 7, independents 4, other 22; note - within the National Front, UMNO
got 71 seats and MCA 18 seats
The entry for Malaysia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994); Deputy Paramount Ruler SALAHUDDIN ibni Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the Paramount Ruler from members of parliament
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Paramount Ruler JA'AFAR ibni Abdul Rahman (since 26
April 1994); Deputy Paramount Ruler SALAHUDDIN ibni Hisammuddin Alam
Shah (since 26 April 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16
July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December
1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the Paramount Ruler from members of
parliament
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994) were elected for five-year terms by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981) was appointed by the paramount ruler;
- Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the paramount ruler from among the members of Parliament
chief of state: Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku
Abdul Rahman (since 261994); 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan
TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam
Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994) were elected for five-year terms by
and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16
16 July 1981); 1981) was appointed by the paramount ruler; Deputy Prime
Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the Paramount Ruler paramount ruler from among the
members of
parliament
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the paramount ruler from among the members of Parliament
- elections:
- paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 4 February 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister appointed by the paramount ruler
- election results:
- TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman elected paramount ruler;
- percent of vote - NA;
- Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected deputy paramount ruler;
- percent of vote - NA
chief of state: Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku
Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan
TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin
Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994) were elected for five-year terms byand from the hereditary rulers of nine of the stateshead of government: government : Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since
July 1981) was appointed by the paramount ruler; 1981); Deputy Prime
1993)
cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the paramount ruler from among the
members of Parliament
elections: paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and
from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
election last held 4 February 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister appointed by the paramount ruler
election results: TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
elected paramount ruler; percent of vote - NA; Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN
Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected
deputy paramount ruler; percent of vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 4 February 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman elected paramount ruler;
- Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected deputy paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku
Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan
TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin
Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16
July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR bin Ibrahim (since 1 December
1993)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the paramount ruler prime minister from among the
members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
elections: paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and
from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
election last held 4 February 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister appointed by designated from among the paramount ruler members of the House of
Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the
party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives
becomes prime minister
election results: TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
elected paramount ruler; percent of vote - NA; Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN
Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah electedruler; percent of vote - NA ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 8 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 4 February 1994 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman elected paramount ruler;
- Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected deputy paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku
Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan
TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin
Alam Shah (since 26 April 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16
16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ANWAR ABDULLAH bin Ibrahim (since 1 December Ahmad Badawi1993) (since 8 January 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the
members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
elections: paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and
from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
terms; election last held 4 February 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
prime minister designated from among the members of the House of
Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the
party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives
becomes prime minister
election results: TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
elected paramount ruler; Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni
ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected deputy paramount
ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1999);
- Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 8 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 February 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected paramount ruler;
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah elected deputy paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Sultan
Abdul Rahman (since 26 April 1994) and Deputy Paramount Ruler1994) 1999); Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the
elections: paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and4 27 February 1994 1999 (next to be held NA 1999);2004); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of
election results: TUANKU JA'AFAR ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah
elected paramount ruler;
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1999);
- Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah head of government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981);
- Deputy Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 8 January 1999) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler elections: paramount ruler and deputy paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 February 1999 (next to be held NA 2004);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister election results: Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected paramount ruler;
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah elected deputy paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1999); Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001);
- replaced Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hissammuddin Alam Shah who died in office 21 November 2001
- head of government:
- Prime Minister MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 8 January 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- election results:
- Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler following the death of TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001); replaced Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Hissammuddin Alam Shah (since 26 April 1999); Deputy Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah who died in office 21 November 2001
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. MAHATHIR bin Mohamad (since 16 July 1981); Deputy Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 8 January 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler elections:
election results: Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler and deputy following the death of TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah
elections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2004); 2006); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister election results: Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah elected paramount ruler; Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin ibni A-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah elected deputy paramount ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister NA (since 31 October 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- election results:
- Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001); replaced Paramount Ruler Sultan TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hissammuddin Alam Shah who died in office 21 November 2001 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister MAHATHIR ABDULLAH bin Mohamad Ahmad Badawi (since 16 July 1981); 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi NA (since 8 January 1999) 31 October 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
election results: Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler following the death of TUNKU SALAHUDDIN Abdul Aziz Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Hisammuddin Alam Shah
elections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister NAJIB Tun Razak (since 7 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister NA NAJIB Tun Razak (since 31 October 2003) 7 January 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount rulerelection results: Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount rulerelections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
election results: Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held in 2006);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis (since 12 December 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB Tun bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
elections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held 12 December 2001 (next to be held NA in 2006); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
election results: Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail elected paramount ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, the Raja of Perlis Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 12 13 December 2001) 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
elections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held 12 December 2001 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2006); 2011); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
election results: Tuanku SYED SIRAJUDDIN ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
elections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
election results: Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler
- chief of state:
- Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
- elections:
- paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler
note: position of paramount ruler is primarily ceremonial; in practice, selection is based on principle of rotation among rulers of states
chief of state: Paramount Ruler Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDULLAH bin Ahmad Badawi (since 31 October 2003); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 7 January 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler
elections: paramount ruler elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader of the party that wins a plurality of seats in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister
election results: Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler
note: position of paramount ruler is primarily ceremonial; in practice, selection is based on principle of rotation among rulers of states
- chief of state:
- King - Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006); (the position of the king is primarily ceremonial)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
- elections:
- kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
- election results:
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected king; in practice, selection is based on principle of rotation among rulers of states
chief of state: Paramount Ruler
King - Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006) 2006); (the position of the king is primarily ceremonial)
head of government:
Prime Minister ABDULLAH Mohamed NAJIB bin Ahmad Badawi Abdul Razak (since 31 October 2003); 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB MUHYIDDIN bin Abdul Razak Mohamed Yassin (since 7 January 2004) 9 April 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the paramount ruler king
elections: paramount ruler
kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the party that wins a plurality majority of seats members in the House of Representatives becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:
Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected paramount ruler king; in practice, selection is based on principle of rotation among rulers of states
note: position of paramount ruler is primarily ceremonial;
- chief of state:
- King - Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006); (the position of the king is primarily ceremonial)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
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- elections:
- kings elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- selection based on principle of rotation among rulers of states;
- election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
- election results:
- Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected king
chief of state:
King - Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin (since 13 December 2006); (the position of the king is primarily ceremonial)
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
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elections:
kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; selection based on principle of rotation among rulers of states; election last held on 3 November 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:
Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin elected king; in practice, selection is based on principle of rotation among rulers of states king
- chief of state:
- King - Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (since 13 December 2011); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- kings elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- selection based on principle of rotation among rulers of states;
- election last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
- election results:
- Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king
chief of state:
King - Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (since 13 December 2006); (the 2011); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial) ceremonial
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
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elections:
kings elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; selection based on principle of rotation among rulers of states; election last held on 3 November 2006 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2011); 2016); prime minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:Sultan MIZAN Zainal Abidin Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king
- chief of state:
- King - Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
- head of government:
- Prime Minister NAJIB Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
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- elections:
- kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- selection is based on the principle of rotation among rulers of states;
- elections were last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime ministers are designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
- election results:
- Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king;
- Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak was sworn in as Prime Minister after winning a party election for the presidency of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), the party that leads the coalition with a majority of seats in parliament
chief of state:
King - Tuanku Abdul ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (since (selected on 13 December 2011); 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; selection is based on the principle of rotation among rulers of states; election elections were last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime minister ministers are designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:
Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king king; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Razak was sworn in as Prime Minister after winning a party election for the presidency of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), the party that leads the coalition with a majority of seats in parliament
- chief of state:
- King Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- selection is based on the principle of rotation among rulers of states;
- elections were last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime ministers are designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
- election results:
- Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king by fellow hereditary rulers of nine states;
- Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak was sworn in as prime minister after former Prime Minister ABDULLAH Ahmad Badawi stepped down;
- ABDULLAH also stepped down as UMNO president;
- there was no party election for the post of president;
- the party passed the reins to NAJIB who was the deputy president
chief of state:
King - Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; selection is based on the principle of rotation among rulers of states; elections were last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime ministers are designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:
Tuanku Abdul HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king; king by fellow hereditary rulers of nine states; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak was sworn in as prime minister after former Prime Minister after winning a ABDULLAH Ahmad Badawi stepped down; ABDULLAH also stepped down as UMNO president; there was no party election for the presidency post of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), president; the party that leads passed the coalition with a majority of seats in parliament reins to NAJIB who was the deputy president
- chief of state:
- King Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms;
- selection is based on the principle of rotation among rulers of states;
- elections were last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime ministers are designated from among the members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
- election results:
- Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king by fellow hereditary rulers of nine states;
- Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak was sworn in as prime minister the day after his National Front (BN) coalition won a majority of seats during the 5 May 2013 national election;
- NAJIB was re-elected uncontested as UMNO president on 19 October 2013
chief of state:
King Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial
head of government:
Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among the members of Parliament with consent of the king
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
kings are elected by and from the hereditary rulers of nine of the states for five-year terms; selection is based on the principle of rotation among rulers of states; elections were last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime ministers are designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:
Tuanku Abdul ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king by fellow hereditary rulers of nine states; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak was sworn in as prime minister after former Prime Minister ABDULLAH Ahmad Badawi stepped down; ABDULLAH also stepped down as UMNO president; there was no party election for the post day after his National Front (BN) coalition won a majority of president; the party passed seats during the reins to 5 May 2013 national election; NAJIB who was the deputy re-elected uncontested as UMNO president on 19 October 2013
- chief of state:
- King Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012);
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin (since 9 April 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister for second term 0n 3 April 2009
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:the members of Parliament with the consent of the king(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website) elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of
elections:
kings arenine of the 9 states for five-year terms; selection a 5-year term; election is based on the principle of rotation a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; elections were election last held on 14 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); prime ministers are minister designated from among the members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands the support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister (since independence this has been the leader of the UMNO party)
election results:king by fellow hereditary rulers of nine states; king; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak was (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister the day after his National Front (BN) coalition won a majority of seats during the 5 May 2013 national election; NAJIB was re-elected uncontested as UMNO president on 19 October 2013 for second term 0n 3 April 2009
- chief of state:
- King Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012);
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad ZAHID Hamidi (since 29 July 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 14 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- election results:
- MUHAMMAD V selected king on 14 October 2016 and will take office 13 December 2016;
- Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister for second term on 3 April 2009
chief of state: King Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah (selected on 13 December 2011; installed on 11 April 2012); the position of the king is primarily ceremonial but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister MUHYIDDIN bin Mohamed Yassin Ahmad ZAHID Hamidi (since 9 April 2009) 29 July 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 14 October 2011 2016 (next to be held in 2016); 2021); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
election results: Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah elected king; MUHAMMAD V selected king on 14 October 2016 and will take office 13 December 2016; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister for second term 0n on 3 April 2009
- chief of state:
- King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016);
- note - the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad ZAHID Hamidi (since 29 July 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 14 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- election results:
- Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister for second term on 3 April 2009
chief of state: King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku ABDUL HALIM Mu'adzam Shah Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 13 December 2011; 14 October 2016; installed on 11 April 2012); 13 December 2016); note - the position of the king is primarily ceremonial ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (since 3 April 2009); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad ZAHID Hamidi (since 29 July 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 14 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
election results: MUHAMMAD V selected king on 14 October 2016 and will take office 13 December 2016; Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister for second term on 3 April 2009
- chief of state:
- King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016);
- note - the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister MAHATHIR Mohamad (since 10 May 2018); Deputy Prime Minister WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (since 10 May 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 14 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
chief of state: King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016); note - the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak MAHATHIR Mohamad (since 3 April 2009); 10 May 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad ZAHID Hamidi WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (since 29 July 2015) 10 May 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 14 October 2016 (next to be held in 2021); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
election results: Mohamed NAJIB bin Abdul Najib Razak (UMNO) sworn in as prime minister for second term on 3 April 2009
- chief of state:
- King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019);
- note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019;
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister MAHATHIR Mohamad (since 10 May 2018); Deputy Prime Minister WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (since 21 May 2018) (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019); note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016); note - 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019; the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister MAHATHIR Mohamad (since 10 May 2018); Deputy Prime Minister WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (since 10 21 May 2018) (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 14 October 2016 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2021); 2024); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019);
- note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019;
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Tan Sri MUHYIDDIN Yassin (since 1 March 2020);
- note - Prime Minister MAHATHIR resigned on 24 February 2020 but King ABDULLAH asked that he stay on as interim prime minister until Malaysian's King ABDULLAH picked MUHYIDDIN to step in as Prime Minister;
- note - previous Deputy Prime Minister WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (21 May 2018 - 24 February 2020) was the first female in this position (2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king;
- note - cabinet dissolved 24 February 2020 with Prime Minister MAHATHIR resignation
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019); note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019; the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister MAHATHIR Mohamad Tan Sri MUHYIDDIN Yassin (since 10 May 2018); 1 March 2020); note - Prime Minister MAHATHIR resigned on 24 February 2020 but King ABDULLAH asked that he stay on as interim prime minister until Malaysian's King ABDULLAH picked MUHYIDDIN to step in as Prime Minister; note - previous Deputy Prime Minister WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (since 21 (21 May 2018) 2018 - 24 February 2020) was the first female in this position (2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king king; note - cabinet dissolved 24 February 2020 with Prime Minister MAHATHIR resignation
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019);
- note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019;
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ISMAIL SABRI Yaakob (since 21 August 2021); note - Tan Sri MUHYIDDIN Yassin resigned on 16 August 2021
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king;
- note - cabinet dissolved 24 February 2020 with Prime Minister MAHATHIR resignation
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019); note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku Muhammad Faris Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019; the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister ISMAIL SABRI Yaakob (since 21 August 2021); note - Tan Sri MUHYIDDIN Yassin (since 1 March 2020); note - Prime Minister MAHATHIR resigned on 24 February 2020 but King ABDULLAH asked that he stay on as interim prime minister until Malaysian's King ABDULLAH picked MUHYIDDIN to step in as Prime Minister; note - previous Deputy Prime Minister WAN AZIZAH Wan Ismail (21 May 2018 - 24 February 2020) was the first female in this position (2019) 16 August 2021
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king; note - cabinet dissolved 24 February 2020 with Prime Minister MAHATHIR resignation
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019);
- note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as TUANKU Muhammad FARIS Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019;
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 25 November 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019); note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as Tuanku TUANKU Muhammad Faris FARIS Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019; the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister ISMAIL SABRI Yaakob ANWAR Ibrahim (since 21 August 2021); note - Tan Sri MUHYIDDIN Yassin resigned on 16 August 2021 25 November 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king; note - cabinet dissolved 24 February 2020 with Prime Minister MAHATHIR resignation king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019);
- note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as TUANKU Muhammad FARIS Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019;
- the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 25 November 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in January 2024);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan ABDULLAH Sultan Ahmad Shah (since 24 January 2019); note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as TUANKU Muhammad FARIS Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 January 2019; the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 25 November 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 24 January 2019 (next to be held in January 2024); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Sultan IBRAHIM ibni al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar (since 31 January 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 25 November 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- elections/appointments:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- election last held on 24 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2028 with installation in January 2029);
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
note: the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan ABDULLAH IBRAHIM ibni al-Marhum Sultan Ahmad Shah Iskandar (since 24 January 2019); note - King MUHAMMAD V (formerly known as TUANKU Muhammad FARIS Petra) (selected on 14 October 2016; installed on 13 December 2016) resigned on 6 31 January 2019; the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 25 November 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
elections/appointments: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 24 January 2019 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2028 with installation in January 2024); 2029); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
note: the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King Sultan IBRAHIM ibni al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar (since 31 January 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 24 November 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the king
- election/appointment process:
- king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term;
- election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states;
- prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives;
- following legislative elections, the leader who has support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
- most recent election date:
- 24 October 2023
- expected date of next election:
- October 2028, with inauguration in January 2029
note: the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
chief of state: King Sultan IBRAHIM ibni al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar (since 31 January 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister ANWAR Ibrahim (since 25 24 November 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the prime minister from among members of Parliament with the consent of the kingelections/appointments: election/appointment process: king elected by and from the hereditary rulers of 9 states for a 5-year term; election is on a rotational basis among rulers of the 9 states; election last held on 24 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2028 with installation in January 2029); prime minister designated from among members of the House of Representatives; following legislative elections, the leader who commands has support of the majority of members in the House becomes prime minister
most recent election date: 24 October 2023
expected date of next election: October 2028, with inauguration in January 2029
note: the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Malaysia: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/malaysia/executive-branch.