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Parliamentary reforms (Duty of Parliament <--Shad Saleem Faruqi https…
Parliamentary reforms
- Giving legitimacy to the government
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the enacting, amending and repealing of laws
amendments to the Constitution and scrutiny of Emergency Ordinances promulgated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 150
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Parliament need to oversee executive policy and performance and to enforce accountability, answerability and responsibility of the political executive to Parliament
- Control over national finance
oversight of financial policy,
review of the optimal use of financial resources,
passing of the annual budget, and
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engagement with constituents,
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- Representing the electorate
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the composition of the House of Representatives and the allocation of the number of seats to each state is determined by Article 46.
the proposals of the Election Commission for delineation of constituency lines require the consent of an absolute majority of the members of the House of Representatives
If a State Enactment seeks to de-reserve a Malay Reserve land, the law requires the approval of each House of Parliament by an absolute majority
In order to protect the House, its members and officers and to ensure compliance with its decisions and orders, each House has the power to enforce its privileges (Article 63).
- Representing states and minorities
The Senate or Dewan Negara has the additional function of representing the 13 states and the Federal Territories and giving voice to minorities and marginalised groups.
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the environment, international affairs and human rights