The Malacca State Legislative Assembly () is the unicameral

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of the

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n state of Malacca. It is composed of 28 members who are elected from

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throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, along with elections to the federal parliament and other state assemblies (except

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and

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). The State Legislative Assembly convenes at the Malacca State Secretariat Building, also known as the '' Seri Negeri complex'' in Ayer Keroh. DUN Melaka 2020

Current composition

Seating arrangement

Role

The Malacca State Legislative Assembly's main function is to enact laws that apply in the state. It is also the forum for members to voice their opinions on the state government's policies and implementation of those policies. Under the Privileges, Immunities and Powers Ordinance 1963, assemblymen are given the right to freely discuss current issues such as public complaints. On financial matters, the Assembly approves supply to the government and ensures that the funds are spent as approved and in the tax-payers' interest. The State Executive Council (EXCO) is appointed from members of the State Assembly. Led by the

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, it exercises executive power on behalf of the Governor and is responsible to the State Assembly.

Melcat

The Speaker also chairs the Malacca Committee on Competency, Accountability and Transparency (Melcat), a six-member panel consisting of state assemblymen which holds public hearings to investigate state issues. Melcat was formed when Pakatan Harapan came to power after the 2018 election.

Speakers of the Assembly

The following are the Speakers of the Malacca State Legislative Assembly since 1959:

Election pendulum

The 2021 Malacca state election witnessed 21 governmental seats and 7 non-governmental seats filled the Malacca State Legislative Assembly. The government side has 3 safe seats and 1 fairly safe seat, while the non-government side has 3 safe seats and 1 fairly safe seat.

List of Assemblies

Notes

References

External links

Malacca State Government official website
{{Malaysia Current MLA State legislatures of Malaysia Unicameral legislatures