Prime Minister of Malaysia

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The Prime Minister of Malaysia (in Malay Perdana Menteri) is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is formally appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or Supreme Ruler, of Malaysia, and is invariably the leader of the largest party in the federal House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat), the elected lower house of Parliament. He heads the Cabinet of Malaysia, whose members are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the prime minister's advice. Since independence in 1957 the prime minister has been from the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the largest component party of the Barisan Nasional or National Front (known as Perikatan or Alliance until the 1969 general election).

The current and fifth Prime Minister of Malaysia is Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

According to the Constitution of Malaysia, the Prime Minister must be:

  • A member of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives).
  • Born a citizen of Malaysia; naturalised citizens may not be appointed as Prime Minister.

Although theoretically, the constitution gives the Yang di-Pertuan Agong discretion in the appointment of the Prime Minister, the appointment is invariably made based on vote-taking in the House or on the party commanding the most seats.

Name Took Office Left Office Party
Tunku Abdul Rahman 1957 1970 UMNO
Tun Abdul Razak 1970 1976 UMNO
Tun Hussein Onn 1976 1981 UMNO
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad 1981 2003 UMNO
Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi 2003 (Present) UMNO


Prime Ministers of Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rahman | Abdul Razak | Hussein Onn | Mahathir Mohamad | Abdullah Badawi

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