Open AccessDiscourse, Politeness and Ethnic Sensitivities in Malaysian Parliament
Author(s) -
Ngeow Yeok Meng,
Kuang Ching Hei,
Maya Khemlani David
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
iars international research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2202-2821
pISSN - 1839-6518
DOI - 10.51611/iars.irj.v1i2.2011.9
Subject(s) - parliament , legislature , constitution , political science , law , government (linguistics) , politeness , public administration , general election , politics , philosophy , linguistics
The Malaysian Parliament comprises the King (Yang Di-Pertuan Agung), the Senate (Dewan Negara) and the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat). The Parliament is the highest legislative authority that formulates laws applicable to the nation as a whole. It is responsible for drafting bills, passing federal laws, making amendments to the constitution, examining the government’s policies and, approving federal government expenditure and new taxes. Participation in parliamentary debates is exclusively meant for Members of Parliament (MPs) who have competed and won in the general elections at their respective parliamentary constituencies. The Parliament serves as a forum to debate and discuss issues pertaining to national interests.