Member of Parliament

A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a parliament; in the Westminster system, specifically to the lower house.

Malaysia

The Malaysian Parliament is also modeled after the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and consists of two houses, known as the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) and Dewan Negara (Senate).

Related Topics:
Parliament of the United Kingdom - Dewan Rakyat - House of Representatives - Dewan Negara - Senate

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The members of the Dewan Rakyat are elected in general elections or by-elections, whereas the members of the Dewan Negara are appointed by the king, in recognition of outstanding service to their country, or chosen by the states. Each state appoints a number of senators proportionate to its size.

Related Topics:
General election - By-election

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Currently, the Dewan Negara has 70 seats, and the Dewan Rakyat, 219. Of the 219 seats in the Dewan Rakyat, 199 are held by the ruling Barisan Nasional and 20 by opposition parties.

Related Topics:
Barisan Nasional - Opposition

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Memebers of Parliament are styled Yang Berhormat with the initials Y.B. appended prenominally. A prince who is a Member of Parliament is Yang Berhormat Mulia.

Related Topics:
Prenominally - Prince

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