Prime Minister of Malaysia

The prime minister of Malaysia (Malay: Perdana Menteri Malaysia; Jawi: ڤردان منتري مليسيا‎) 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.

Prime Minister of Malaysia

Prime Minister
(informal)
Yang Amat Berhormat
(formal)
The Right Honourable
(within the Commonwealth)
His Excellency
(diplomatic)

Parliament

Seri Perdana, Putrajaya

Perdana Putra, Putrajaya

Yang di-Pertuan Agong

Five years, renewable

Constitution of Malaysia

Tunku Abdul Rahman

31 August 1957 (1957-08-31)

RM22,826.65/US$ 5,106 per month^[1]

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After 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.

the appointment of the federal ministers (full members of cabinet);

the appointment of the federal deputy ministers, parliamentary secretaries (non-full members of cabinet);

the appointment of 44 out of 70 Senators in the ;

Dewan Negara

the summoning and adjournment of sittings of the ;

Dewan Rakyat

the appointment of judges of the superior courts (which are the High Courts, the Court of Appeal, and the Federal Court);

the appointment of the attorney-general and the auditor-general; and

the appointment of the chairmen and members of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, , Police Force Commission, Education Service Commission, National Finance Council, and Armed Forces Council;

Prime Minister of Malaysia