System of Government: The Parliamentary Democracy in Malaysia

This work explores the system of government in Malaysia, specifically focusing on its parliamentary democracy framework. The analysis commences by elucidating the fundamental characteristics of parliamentary democracy as a form of representative government wherein executive authority is vested in the cabinet and drawn from and accountable to the elected legislature. Malaysia practices parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy and His Majesty the King as the Paramount Ruler. The Federal Constitution was legislated to set up conditions for this system to exist. One of the characteristics of parliamentary democracy is the separation of powers into three parts, which are the legislative, the judicial, and the executive.The discussion then delves into the unique features of Malaysia's parliamentary democracy, highlighting key elements such as the role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King), the bicameral legislature consisting of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) and the Dewan Negara (Senate), and the intricate interplay between these institutions. In conclusion, emphasising the necessity for governments to recognise that the citizens are the driving force that drives the democratic and electoral systems of each country. Better cooperation and greater citizen participation are necessary to ensure the continued existence of this democratic process.