MALAYSIA CONSTITUTION  Malaysia constitution is a written constitution.  Contain 15 section, 183 items and 13 tables.  Involving: o Executive o Legislative o Judicial o The position of Islam o Citizenship o National language o The special position of Malay and native of Sabah and Sarawak

ELEMENTS OF MALAYSIA CONSTITUTION Create a Malaysian identity promote understanding of various races toward unity. These element protected under the Sedition Act

Malaysian constitutional include: Language Monarchy Special position of Malay and native of Sabah and Sarawak Religion

Special Position of Malays & Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Privileges ->position in public service ->scholarship ->education ->business ->other special facilities are provided.

Who is a Malay ? -> typically speak in Malay -> embrace Islam -> adopt Malay customs Bumiputera in Sabah and Sarawak are all native tribes / natives of Sabah

Rational of Article 153 Special Position of Malays and the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Formulation of Constitution => Taken into consideration: understanding spirit, tolerance, sharing power and sacrifice among Malay and non-Malay The essence of the social contract 3 particular matters discussed in Article 153 i)Education ii)Economy iii)Public service