Dewan Negara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SenateDewan Negara |
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| 14th Parliament | |
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Term limits
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3 years (up to 2 terms) |
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President
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Dr. Rais Yatim, PN-BERSATU
Since 2 September 2020 |
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Vice President
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Abdul Halim Abdul Samad, BN-UMNO
Since 18 April 2016 |
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Secretary
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Sujairi Abdullah
Since 25 February 2020 |
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| Seats | 70 |
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Political groups
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As of 14 September 2020[update] Government (44) Barisan Nasional (19)
Perikatan Nasional (17)
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (6)
Independent (2) Confidence and supply (2) GERAKAN (1) Independent (1) Opposition (20) Pakatan Harapan (16)
WARISAN (1) UPKO (1) MAP (1) PEJUANG (1) Vacant (4) |
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4
Committee of Selection
House Committee Committee of Privileges Standing Orders Committee |
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| Meeting place | |
| Dewan Negara chamber Malaysian Houses of Parliament, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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The Dewan Negara (Malay for Senate, literally State Assembly) is the upper house of the Parliament of Malaysia, consisting of 70 senators of whom 26 are elected by the state legislative assemblies.
Two senators are elected for each state, while the other 44 are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King), including four who are appointed to represent the federal territories.
See also
In Spanish: Dewan Negara para niños
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