MS 6 (Constitution).ppt
- 2. INTRODUCTION Document of highest law Fundamental law from which the validity of all other laws derive Based on the Federation of Malaya 1957 Constitution Amended 16 September 1963
- 3. THE AIMS OF THE CONSTITUTION As primary reference in nation building To avoid disputes To ensure smooth administration and political stability To avoid abuse and misuse of authority by the legislative, executive and judiciary bodies To ensure fundamental rights and freedom To ensure that citizens give undivided loyalty
- 4. Malaysian Constitution Federal list sets out subjects on which only the parliament Can Legislate Finance And Taxation Internal Security Defense Educations Labors Agricultural External Affairs Trades Health Transport Social Security Industries Public Works Etc
- 5. State List State list sets out subjects on which the State Legislative Assemblies can legislate land housing Islamic Law Malay custom state public holidays etc state civil service
- 6. Common List The Federal and State have to work together in certain areas that are of common interest: Scholarship Social welfare Culture and sports Protection of wild animals
- 7. MAIN PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTITUTION 1. Article 152 National Language National language shall be the Malay language However no person shall be prohibited or prevented from using any other language English language may be used with YDPA consent for official purposes 2. Article 3(a) Religion Islam is the official religion. Other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony 3. Article 160 Special privileges the Malays and natives of any state of Sabah and Sarawak will enjoy special privileges YDPA will safeguard the special position of the Malays and natives of any states of Sabah and Sarawak (done in consultation with the Cabinet)
- 8. Articles 14-31 Citizenship – FOUR methods a) Citizenship by operation of law every person born before Malaysia Day (16 September 1963) who is a citizen of the Federation by virtue becomes a citizen every person born on or after Malaysia Day – either father / mother at time of birth is a citizen/permanent resident born outside Malaysia on/after Malaysia Day – father at time of birth is a Malaysian and the birth must be registered at the consulate office
- 9. b) Citizenship by registration wife and child of citizens a person below 21 years old whose parents are not necessarily citizens a person born in the Federation before Merdeka Day a person who was living in Sabah or Sarawak on Malaysia Day c) Citizenship by application upon application, the individual of or over the age of 21 will be granted a citizenship if he / she fulfills the following requisitions: has resided for the required period (10 out of 12 years) has good character has adequate knowledge of the National language d) Citizenship by incorporation of Territory If any new territory is accepted into the Federation, Parliament through its law can determine the people of the new territory be given citizenship status
- 10. TERMINATION OF CITIZENSHIP renunciation – giving up citizenship of Malaysia revocation: obtaining citizenship of another country and exercising the rights of a citizen of a foreign country e.g.; voting, double citizenship not loyal to the country making false statements at the time of his application
- 11. FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS Article 5-13 The constitution provides fundamental rights and freedom to the individual. 1. Freedom from slavery and forced labor 2. Freedom from abuse of law 3. Individual freedom 4. Freedom to speak, to assemble and to form unions 5. Freedom to own property 6. Freedom from exile and restriction of movement
Editor's Notes
- #12: 07/16/96