Malaysia

House of RepresentativesSenate

House of Representatives

Law-making

Data on parliament’s law-making role and activities

Legislative activity

Number of laws adopted by parliament, per year
21 (2021)
See historical data for this field.
Total number of laws adopted by Parliament in the previous legislature
132 (2022)
See historical data for this field.
Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by parliament
(2022)
See historical data for this field.
Number of laws adopted in the previous legislature that were initiated by the government
132 (2022)
See historical data for this field.
Dates of the previous legislature
16.07.2018 to 10.10.2022
See historical data for this field.
Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislationNot applicable; The legislation cannot be adopted unless both chambers agree; The decision of the lower chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; The decision of the upper chamber will take effect after a certain deadline; Other (please specify) For bicameral parliaments: Outcome when the two chambers cannot agree on a piece of draft legislation
The decision of the lower chamber will take effect after a certain deadline
Source Legal documents that stipulate parliament's role.
Constitution, art. 68

Executive-legislative relations

Legislation adopted by parliament requires the assent of the Head of State In some countries, the Constitution foresees that legislation adopted by parliament must be signed into law by the Head of State. If so, the Head of State may, for example, have the power to veto the legislation, return it to parliament, or submit it to another body such as a constitutional court.
No
Source Legal documents that stipulate parliament's role.
Constitution, art. 66 (4-4A)
Once a bill passes, it is presented to the Yang di–Pertuan Agong for assent which must be given within 30 days. If assent is not given within 30 days, the bill automatically becomes an Act.
Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation Consequences when the Head of State declines to give assent to legislation: Not applicable; No further action is taken. The legislation is rejected; The legislation is returned to Parliament for re-examination; The legislation is referred to the Constitutional/Supreme Court;The legislation is put to a referendum; Other (please specify)
Not applicable
Not applicable. The Head of State cannot decline to give assent to legislation adopted by parliament
Yes
Notes
Article 66(4) & (4A) of the Federal Constitution states that the Bill will become a law at the expiration of the 30 days period, should the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Head of State), for whatever reason fail to give assent to the Bill within the specified period.
Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree Final decision when parliament and the Head of State do not agree: Not applicable; Parliament; Head of State; Constitutional/Supreme Court; Other (please specify)
Notes
A bill becomes an Act after a certain timeframe
Constitution, art. 66(4)
Not applicable. There is no procedure to introduce emergency legislation.
Yes