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26-521: As a commemoration of the cession of Kuala Lumpur to the federal government to form a Federal Territory by Selangor , the building of the arch was commissioned by the late Sultan of Selangor , Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah on 1 February 1974. This arch symbolises the sacrifice of the Selangor state to the federal government. This arch was completed on 1981 and was officially opened by

52-513: A Malaysian building or structure is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . 1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement The 1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement was signed on 1 February 1974 by the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong , Abdul Halim of Kedah , on behalf of the Federal Government of Malaysia ; and the Sultan of Selangor , Salahuddin , on behalf of

78-714: A majority in the House of Representatives and party discipline is exceptionally strong in Malaysian politics, so passage of the government's legislation through the House of Representatives is mostly a formality. Under the Constitution, the prime minister's role includes advising the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on: Under Article 39 of the Constitution, executive authority is vested in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. However, Article 40(1) states that in most cases,

104-490: Is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House. This person must be a Malaysian citizen, but cannot have obtained their citizenship by means of naturalisation or registration. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall appoint other ministers from either the Dewan Rakyat or Dewan Negara (Senate) with the prime minister's advice. The prime minister and his/her cabinet ministers must take and subscribe to

130-403: Is the head of government of Malaysia . The prime minister directs the executive branch of the federal government . The Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints the prime minister as a member of Parliament (MP) who, in his opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs. The prime minister is usually the leader of the party winning the most seats in a general election. After

156-802: Is the English translation of the Proclamation of Federal Territory 1974: In the name of Allah, the Compassionate and the Merciful, Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe, and may the benediction and peace of Allah be upon Our Leader Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Relations and Friends. WHEREAS with the Kuala Lumpur Agreement signed today between His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and His Royal Highness

182-768: The Federal Territory consists of the areas described in the Gazette Plan No. 383 be established. May this Federal Territory remain as a symbol of unity, peace, and harmony for the people of Malaysia forever. Kuala Lumpur, First day of February 1974. [Signature] TUN ABDUL RAZAK BIN HUSSEIN. Prime Minister This Malaysian history -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Prime minister of Malaysia [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Race and politics The prime minister of Malaysia ( Malay : Perdana Menteri Malaysia ; Jawi : ڤردان منتري مليسيا ‎ )

208-535: The Federal Territory, concerns on return, financial calculation and Board of Advisors. The following is the full text of the 1974 Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement: Agreement relating to the establishment of Federal Territory WHEREAS an agreement has been reached between the Federation of Malaysia and the State of Selangor concerning the establishment of the Federal Territory. AND WHEREAS in pursuance of

234-477: The House of Representatives, must advise a new election of the lower house or resign the office. The defeat of a supply bill (one that concerns the spending of money) or unable to pass important policy-related legislation is seen to require the resignation of the government or dissolution of Parliament , much like a non-confidence vote, since a government that cannot spend money is hamstrung, also called loss of supply . The prime minister's party will normally have

260-523: The Prime Minister's Office) is the body and ministry in which the prime minister exercises his/her functions and powers. In the case where a government cannot get its appropriation (budget) legislation passed by the House of Representatives, or when the House passes a vote of "no confidence" in the government, the prime minister is bound by convention to resign immediately. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's choice of replacement prime minister will be dictated by

286-580: The State Government of Selangor . This agreement was signed at the Istana Negara , Kuala Lumpur , and signified the official handing of Kuala Lumpur territory over to the Federal Government, which resulted in the establishment of the Federal Territory . There are four provisions made in this agreement, namely, the transfer of jurisdiction powers to the Federal Territory, encompassing the areas of

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312-524: The State of Selangor hereby AGREE as follows: — ARTICLE I [ Transfer of jurisdiction and powers over the Federal Territory. ] ARTICLE II The Federal Territory shall consist of the areas shown in the deposited plan identified by reference to Gazette Plan No. 383 being the plan: —      (a) certified by the Chief Surveyor Selangor as a true and correct plan of the areas; and      (b) dated and deposited in

338-623: The Sultan of Selangor to be members of the Advisory Board under section 6 of that Act or under any other law replacing that Act. [ Members of the Advisory Board. ] ARTICLE VI This Agreement shall be expressed in Bahasa Malaysia and in English language. In case of doubt the text of the Agreement in Bahasa Malaysia shall prevail. [ Language of Agreement. ] In Witness Whereof His Majesty

364-483: The Sultan of Selangor, it is agreed upon that the Federal Territory be established; THEREFORE, in the name of Allah, the Compassionate and Merciful, I, Abdul Razak bin Hussein, Prime Minister of Malaysia, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM that as from this day, the first day of February, one thousand nine hundred and seventy four, corresponding to the eighth day of Muharram, the year of Hijrah one thousand three hundred and ninety four, that

390-405: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor have hereunto set their hands and seals. Done at Kuala Lumpur the first day of February 1974, corresponding to the eighth day of Muharram, 1394, in two copies, one copy of which shall be deposited with each party. In the presence of — The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur was proclaimed on 1 February 1974 and signed by

416-523: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is bound to exercise his powers on the advice of the Cabinet or a minister acting under the Cabinet's general authority. Thus, in practice, actual governing authority is vested in the Prime Minister and Cabinet. From time to time, prime ministers are required to leave the country on business and a deputy is appointed to take their place during that time. In the days before jet aeroplanes, such absences could be for extended periods. However,

442-656: The agreement Parliament and the State Legislative Assembly of Selangor have respectively passed the law relating to the establishing of the Federal Territory and the Federal Territory Enactment, 1973. AND WHEREAS both the said laws had previous to their passing been consented to by the Conference of Rulers. AND WHEREAS it is necessary that a formal Agreement relating to the establishment of the Federal Territory be signed. The Federation of Malaysia and

468-425: The circumstances. All other ministers shall continue to hold office by the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, unless if the appointment of any minister is revoked by his/her majesty upon the advice of the prime minister. Any minister may resign his/her office. Following a resignation in other circumstances, defeat in an election, or the death of a prime minister, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong would generally appoint as

494-410: The date of its first meeting. Article 55(4) of the Constitution permits a delay of 60 days in the holding of the general election from the date of dissolution and Parliament shall be summoned to meet on a date not later than 120 days from the date of dissolution. Conventionally, between the dissolution of one Parliament and the convening of the next, the prime minister and the cabinet remain in office in

520-687: The formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, Tunku Abdul Rahman , the chief minister of the Federation of Malaya , became the first prime minister of Malaysia. According to the Federal Constitution , the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall first appoint a prime minister to preside over the Cabinet . The prime minister is to be a member of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives), and who in his majesty's judgment

546-609: The late Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz of Selangor on 3 January 1982. The arch's design incorporates influences from Moorish architecture , and shares a similar design with the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station . This can be seen in the domes on the arch. Kota Darul Ehsan also features two cannons on each face of the arch. 3°6′44.2″N 101°39′23.65″E  /  3.112278°N 101.6565694°E  / 3.112278; 101.6565694 This article about

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572-403: The new leader of the governing party or coalition as new Prime Minister. Malaysia uses first-past-the-post-voting system, which means a party or coalition who gets 112 seats in lower house will lead the government. The power of the prime minister is subject to a number of limitations. Prime ministers removed as leader of his or her party, or whose government loses a vote of no confidence in

598-495: The oath of office and allegiance as well as the oath of secrecy in the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong before they can exercise functions of office. The Cabinet is collectively accountable to the Parliament of Malaysia . The members of the Cabinet shall not hold any office of profit and engage in any trade, business or profession that will cause a conflict of interest . The Prime Minister's Department (sometimes referred to as

624-616: The office of the Chief Surveyor, Selangor. [ Area of the Federal Territory. ] ARTICLE III If the areas described in Article II shall cease to be Federal Capital, the said areas shall revert to the State of Selangor. [ Reversion. ] ARTICLE IV [ Financial Arrangement. ] ARTICLE V Notwithstandang anything in the Federal Capital Act, 1960, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall appoint two persons nominated by His Royal Highness

650-419: The position can be fully decided by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the king of Malaysia when the position remains empty following the sudden resignation or death of the prime minister. Under Article 55(3) of Constitution of Malaysia , the lower house of Parliament , unless sooner dissolved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong with his own discretion on the advice of the prime minister, shall continue for five years from

676-406: The second prime minister of Malaysia , Abdul Razak Hussein . This proclamation came about after the signing of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Agreement by the fifth Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Abdul Halim of Kedah , on the same day. The proclamation came into effect on 1 February 1974 with Kuala Lumpur and the areas gazetted under Plan Gazette No. 383 forming the Federal Territory. The following

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