Who is the current Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
Q: Who is the current Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
A: The current Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Al-Sultan Abdullah of Pahang.
Q: How long is the term for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
A: The term for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is five years.
Q: What powers does the Yang di-Pertuan Agong have within Malaysia's constitutional monarchy?
A: The constitution specifies that the executive power of the Federal government is given to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and he has discretionary powers to choose who he wants as Prime Minister. He also can dismiss or withhold consent to a request for dissolution of Parliament, discontinue or dissolve Parliament, and reject any new laws or amendments to existing laws.
Q: Who appoints the Prime Minister in Malaysia?
A: The Prime Minister in Malaysia is appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong from among elected members of Parliament.
Q: What happens if permission from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is withheld on a law or amendment?
A: If permission from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is withheld on a law or amendment, it will automatically become law after 30 days from initial submission to him.
Q: What title doe sthe queen consort take when married to a ruling Sultan?
A: When married to a ruling Sultan, the queen consort takes on title Raja Permaisuri Agong.
Q: How are His Majesty and Her Majesty styled in English when referring to them together?
A: His Majesty and Her Majesty are styled in English as "His Majesty" and "Her Majesty".
