Im not sure about this.
Malaysia is on a monarchy system, PM is the head of ruling our country, but our Agong has the supreme power.
So, if Agong quarreled with PM, can he sack the PM?
2007-08-08 04:30:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Malaysia
winterlotus, this is the debating point. =)
so i need the actual answer.
thanks
2007-08-08 04:36:11 · update #1
based on quarrel is just an exmple of fall out between agong n PM.
2007-08-08 04:36:56 · update #2
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's role is that of a constitutional monarch under the Constitution of Malaysia. As the Federal Head of State the extent and limitation of his powers are outlined by the Federal Constitution and Parliamentary Acts made in accordance with it.The monarch's powers are basically divided into two broad categories:
the powers that he exercises on the advice of the Prime Minister, a Minister, the Cabinet, the Conference of Rulers or some other officer or institution; and
the powers that he exercises at his discretion (without the consent of any other authority).
The discretionary powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong mainly pertain to the Prime Minister's appointment, the dissolution of Parliament, and meetings of the Conference of Rulers "concerned solely with the privileges, position, honours and dignities of Their Royal Highnesses". Under the Westminster System, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is expected to appoint a Prime Minister who will command the confidence of a majority of the elected lower house of Parliament, the Dewan Rakyat; should the Prime Minister be unacceptable, he may be forced out by a vote of no confidence, which would force the King to appoint someone else. Conventionally, the Prime Minister is the head of the party with a majority in Parliament, which has been the Barisan Nasional (National Front, formerly known as the Alliance) since independence in 1957.
A Prime Minister's appointment is renewed after every general election until he decides to step down. A general election is called whenever the Prime Minister chooses to dissolve Parliament; however, only the lower house is elected by popular vote, while the Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints 44 members of the upper house, the Dewan Negara; the other members of this house, also known as Senators, are indirectly elected, as they are selected by the various state assemblies. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may choose to refuse a request to dissolve Parliament, as this is one of his discretionary powers.
2007-08-08 06:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by MissChievous 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
jd_sprinkler has given you a good and detail answer. But in short, Malaysia is based on contitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy system. While Agong nominally appoints a prime minister who, in his opinion, commands majority in the parliament, the prime minister can only be sacked by forced resignation if there is a vote of no confidence in the parliament. This is to comply with democratic principles that the PM is chosen by the people and thus can only be sacked by the people i.e voters.
Even if he can sack the PM, he is still required by the Constitution to choose someone who command majority in the parliament that is the PM he already sacked. He can't dissolve the parliament either without the advice of the PM. His discretionary power only to refuse the dissolution. Thus this is not practical. Agong may be the highest person in this country (theoretically), but being a constitutional monarch, he is still lower than the Constitution.
Of course, democracy in theory doesn't necessary lead to democracy in practice, does it?
2007-08-08 15:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Adi Keladi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but I think he can't because the constitution says the Agong need to get an 'advice' from PM first. Unless the PM says 'Ampun Tuanku, pls sack me Your Majesty'. But I don't think any PM in the world want to do that
2007-08-08 14:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by ¥op 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Yang diPertuan Agong can pardon criminals.
So, I guess he has the power to dismiss the PM too?
But, I doubt he would sack the PM based on just a quarrel.
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[edit] Ok...the answer is No, because the PM rules the country and he was elected by the citizens.
2007-08-08 04:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by winterlotus 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
Agong is selected by a board of sultans/ rulers of each state.
PM is basically selected by the ppl. (or majority rules).
Same as other countries with democratic system implemented.
2007-08-08 08:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the Agong has every right..he's the King
2007-08-08 21:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 10:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by dyett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he can do it but he wont, many people will have no faith in agong for misused his power.
2007-08-08 15:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by anderson 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY.. haha isn't it sad that he's supposed to be on top of PM but cannot sacked him..
2007-08-08 14:15:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. He do not have that power to do that.
PM is elect from the wining party. Normally the head of winning party.
2007-08-08 06:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by new_once 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋