State legislative assemblies of Malaysia

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A state legislative assembly (Malay: Dewan Undangan Negeri, DUN; also known simply as state assembly) is the legislative branch of the state governments of each of the 13 Malaysian states. Members of a state legislative assembly comprises elected representatives from single-member constituencies during state elections through the first-past-the-post system.

The assemblies have powers to enact state laws as provided for by the Constitution of Malaysia. The majority party in each assembly forms the state government, and the leader of the majority party becomes menteri besar (for states with hereditary rulers) or chief minister (for states without hereditary rulers) of the state. After the March 2008 general election, the Barisan Nasional coalition were the majority party in eight states, while the opposition won five states. In February 2009, BN regained Perak after 3 Pakatan Rakyat assembly members defected.

The state legislative assemblies are unicameral, unlike the bicameral Parliament of Malaysia. The hereditary rulers or Yang di-Pertua Negeri (governors) are vested with powers to dissolve their respective state legislative assemblies on the advice of the menteri besar or chief minister. Once dissolved, elections must be carried out within an interim period of sixty (60) days. Usually, state elections are held simultaneously with the federal parliamentary elections, with the exception of Sarawak, and before 2004, Sabah.

List of State Legislative Assemblies in Malaysia

As Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan are Federal Territories, they do not have state legislative assemblies and are governed directly by the federal government under the Ministry of Federal Territories together with local authorities, namely the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Putrajaya Corporation and Labuan Corporation respectively.

List of State Assembly Representatives in Malaysia

• List of Malayan State and Settlement Council Representatives (1954–59)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1959–64)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1964–69)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1969–74)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1974–78)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1978–82)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1982–86)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1986–90)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1990–95)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1995–99)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (1999–2004)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2004–08)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2008–13)
• List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2013–)

Current composition

Current composition as of 9 September 2015 State legislative assemblies # of seats BN seats DAP seats PKR Seats PAS Seats Others seats Perlis 15 13 0 1 1 0 Kedah 36 21 2 4 8 1 List Malaysian Workers' Party (1) Kelantan 45 12 0 1 32 0 Terengganu 32 17 0 1 14 0 Penang 40 10 19 10 1 0 Perak 59 31 18 5 4 1 List Malaysian Workers' Party (1) Pahang 42 30 7 2 2 1 List Malaysian Workers' Party (1) Selangor 56 12 15 13 13 3 List Malaysian Workers' Party (2) Independent (1) Negeri Sembilan 36 22 11 3 0 0 Malacca 28 21 6 0 1 0 Johor 56 38 13 1 3 1 List Malaysian Workers' Party (1) Sabah 60 48 3 5 0 4 List Independent (3) State Reform Party (1) Sarawak 71 45 11 3 0 12 List Parti Tenaga Rakyat Sarawak (10) Sarawak Workers Party (1) Vacant seat (1) Total 576 320 105 50 79 23 References Legislatures of Malaysia Parliament of Malaysia (list) Houses Dewan Negara Dewan Rakyat Members of the Dewan Negara 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th Women Members of the Dewan Rakyat 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th Women State Legislative Assemblies State Johor Kedah Kelantan Malacca Negeri Sembilan Pahang Perak Perlis Penang Sabah Sarawak Selangor Terengganu State Assembly Representatives 1959–64 1964–69 1969–74 1974–78 1978–82 1982–86 1986–90 1990–95 1995–99 1999–2004 2004–08 2008–13 2013– See also: Members of the Federal Legislative Council (1955–59) List of Malayan State and Settlement Council Representatives (1954–59) Malaysia articles History Timeline Prehistoric Portuguese Malacca Dutch Malacca British Malaya Straits Settlements Federated Malay States Unfederated Malay States British Borneo Kingdom of Sarawak Crown Colony of Labuan North Borneo Japanese occupation of Malaya / Borneo British Military Administration (Malaya / Borneo) Malayan Union Federation of Malaya Independence Malayan Emergency Crown Colony of Singapore Self-government Crown Colony of Sarawak Self-government Crown Colony of North Borneo Self-government Malaysia Agreement 1962 Singapore referendum Cobbold Commission 18-point agreement 20-point agreement Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Proclamation Malaysia Day PAP–UMNO relations 1964 race riots Singapore in Malaysia 13 May Incident 1988 Malaysian constitutional crisis 1997 Asian financial crisis Geography Cities, towns and villages Districts Divisions East Malaysia Environment Fauna Flora World Heritage Sites Islands Lakes Mountains National parks Peninsular Malaysia Rivers States Politics Cabinet Constitution Elections Foreign relations Government Human rights Judiciary Law Law enforcement Military Monarchies Parliament Political parties Prime Minister State legislative assemblies Head of state Economy Agriculture Banks Central bank Energy Federal budget Ringgit (currency) States by GDP Science and technology Stock exchange Telecommunications Tourism Transport Unions Society Crime Demographics Malaysians Education (Universities) Ethnic groups Health Income disparity Languages Poverty Religion Water supply and sanitation Women Culture Architecture Cinema Cuisine Folklore Mythology Literature Malay lordship Media Music Names Public holidays Sport Symbols Animal Anthem Emblem Flag Flower Pledge Outline Index Book Category Portal WikiProject