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Concept of the supremacy of the constitution
Article 153 of the Constitution of Malaysia grants the Yang
di-Pertuan Agong
(King of Malaysia) responsibility for safeguarding the special
position of the Malays
and natives of any of the States of Sabah and Sarawak and the
legitimate interests
of other communities and goes on to specify ways to do this,
such as establishing
quotas for entry into the civil service, public scholarships and
public education.
In this concept, the Federal Constitution of Malaysia is the
highest law in the
country. Other laws also cannot contradict with it. The
constitution is the source of
other laws where other laws are to be based by it. The Malaysian
constitution is a
written constitution, which basically means it is compiled in
one document.
The constitution also consists of laws and customs that have
evolved
overtime. The constitution exists based on the needs of the
current situation of the
country and the people. It also considers the ability of the
government to ensure in
fulfilling the content of the constitution. The constitution
thus would give direction on
how to rule the country.
In general, the Malaysian constitution is a unique expression of
the Malaysia's
varied culture and history.
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Traditional elements of constitution
The traditional elements of constitution existed long ago before
the
constitution was enacted. It is to establish the identity of
Malaysia and foster
understanding towards unity of the different races in
Malaysia.
Firstly, the Malays and Bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak are
given special
position because they are the indigenous people of the land. It
is enshrined in the
Article 153. The privileges include positions in public service,
scholarship, education,
business and other special facilities.
The official religion of Malaysia is Islam, but other religions
may be practice in
peace and harmony by the citizen. Everyone has the right to
profess and religiouspractices.
Next, the national language of the country is Bahasa Malaysia.
It is for official
purposes and to unity all the races in Malaysia using the same
language. English is
the second official language in the country due to its
importance in the globalized
world. Mandarin and Tamil language are practice in Chinese and
Tamil school.
In the system of monarchy, the king (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) has
theabsolute power in every government and state administration with
the assistance of
dignitaries appointed. The institution monarchy remains after
independence under
the concept of constitutional monarchy in accordance with the
democratic system.
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Content:
A. Mind map and explanation:
Concept of the supremacy of the constitution
Traditional elements of constitution
B. Explanation of the amendments of Malaysian Constitution
C. Compare and contrast the role of Bahasa Malaysia in the past
and present:
Roles of Bahasa Malaysia in the context of the Constitution of
the
Education in Malaysia.
Roles of Bahasa Malaysia in the context of ethnic relation in
Malaysia.
