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Palanivel Govindasamy
Datuk Seri Palanivel s/o K. Govindasamy ( ta, பழனிவேல் கோவிந்தசாமி, Paḻaṉivēl kōvintacāmi; born 1 March 1949), commonly known as G Palanivel is a Malaysian politician who served as Minister of Natural Resources and Environment from May 2013 to July 2015, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department from August 2011 to May 2013, Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Deputy Minister of Welfare and Family Development, Senator from May 2010 to May 2013, Member of Parliament (MP) for Cameron Highlands from May 2013 to May 2018 and Hulu Selangor from October 1990 to March 2008. He is a member and served as the 8th President of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, from December 2010 to June 2014. Background Palanivel was born in Penang on 1 March 1949. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts from University of Malaya in 197 ...
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Malay Styles And Titles
The Malay language has a complex system of Style (manner of address), styles, titles and honorifics which are used extensively in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the southern Philippines. Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and several Provinces of Indonesia, provinces in Indonesia regularly award honorary and life titles. What follows in this article is specific to the Malaysian system. References to Brunei and Indonesia are given when pertinent. In Malaysia, all non-hereditary titles can be granted to both men and women. Every title has a form which can be used by the wife of the title holder. This form is not used by the husband of a titled woman; such a woman will bear a title which is the same as a titled man. Former use Singapore, whose Malay royalty was abolished by the Singapore in the Straits Settlements, British colonial government in 1891, has adopted civic titles for its leaders. The Philippines historically used Malay titles during its History of the Philip ...
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Dewan Negara
The Dewan Negara (English language, English: Senate; Literal translation, lit. "State Council") is the upper house of the Parliament of Malaysia, consisting of 70 senators of whom 26 are elected by the State legislative assemblies of Malaysia, state legislative assemblies, with two senators for each state, while the other 44 are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King), including four who are appointed to represent the Federal Territories (Malaysia), federal territories. The ''Dewan Negara'' usually reviews legislation that has been passed by the lower house, the ''Dewan Rakyat''. All bills must usually be passed by both the ''Dewan Rakyat'' and the ''Dewan Negara'' (the Senate), before they are sent to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, King for royal assent. However, if the ''Dewan Negara'' rejects a bill, it can only delay the bill's passage by a maximum of a year before it is sent to the King, a restriction similar to that placed on the House of Lords in the United Kingdom. Li ...
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Kuantan
Kuantan ( Jawi: ) is a city and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. Kuantan is the 18th largest city in Malaysia based on 2010 population, and the largest city in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The administrative centre of the state of Pahang was officially relocated to Kuantan on 27 August 1955 from Kuala Lipis and was officiated by HRH Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al Muadzam Shah, the Sultan of Pahang. History Kuantan in the first century was a part of Chih-Tu empire. In the 11th century, this piece of land was conquered by another small empire called Pheng-Kheng before being taken over by the Siamese during the 12th century. During the 15th century, Kuantan was ruled by the Malacca Empire. Kuantan is said to have been founded in the 1850s. The word "Kuantan" was mentioned by Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir (Munshi Abdullah) circa 1851/2 as below: In its early days, it was known as Teruntum Village (''Kampung ...
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Kuala Lumpur
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Hulu Selangor
Hulu Selangor is a district in Selangor, Malaysia. It contains the towns of Serendah, Batang Kali and Kuala Kubu Bharu. Its principal town is Kuala Kubu Bharu. The district is located in the northeastern part of Selangor and borders the state of Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Sabak Bernam district to the northwest, Kuala Selangor district to its southwest and Gombak district to the south. Selangor River sources from this area, hence giving the district's name. History Governance Hulu Selangor is administered by Hulu Selangor Municipal Council local authority. Federal parliament and State assembly seats List of Hulu Selangor district representatives in the House of Representatives. (Dewan Rakyat) List of Hulu Selangor district representatives in the State Legislative Assembly of Selangor Subdivisions Hulu Selangor District is divided into 13 ''mukims'', which are: Demographics The following is based on Department of Statistics Malaysia 2010 census. ...
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Cameron Highlands (federal Constituency)
Cameron Highlands is a federal constituency in Cameron Highlands District and Lipis District, Pahang, Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ..., that has been represented in the Dewan Rakyat since 2004. The federal constituency was created in the 2003 redistribution and is mandated to return a single member to the Dewan Rakyat under the first past the post voting system. Demographics https://live.chinapress.com.my/ge15/parliament/PAHANG History Polling districts According to the gazette issued on 31 October 2022, the Cameron Highlands constituency has a total of 29 polling districts. Representation history State constituency Current state assembly members Local governments Election results ...
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Member Of Parliament
A member of parliament (MP) is the representative in parliament of the people who live in their electoral district. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, this term refers only to members of the lower house since upper house members often have a different title. The terms congressman/congresswoman or deputy are equivalent terms used in other jurisdictions. The term parliamentarian is also sometimes used for members of parliament, but this may also be used to refer to unelected government officials with specific roles in a parliament and other expert advisers on parliamentary procedure such as the Senate Parliamentarian in the United States. The term is also used to the characteristic of performing the duties of a member of a legislature, for example: "The two party leaders often disagreed on issues, but both were excellent parliamentarians and cooperated to get many good things done." Members of parliament typically form parliamentary groups, sometimes called caucuse ...
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Minister Of Women, Family And Community Development (Malaysia)
The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development is Nancy Shukri, since 3 December 2022. The Minister administers the portfolio through the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development. List of ministers of women and family The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Women, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: List of ministers of community The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Community, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: List of ministers of social welfare The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Welfare, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: References {{Malaysian federal ministerial portfolios Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (Malaysia) Lists of government ministers of Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and fed ...
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Minister Of Rural Development (Malaysia)
Th Minister of Rural and Regional Development has been Ahmad Zahid Hamidi since 3 December 2022. The minister is supported by Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development. The minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. List of ministers of rural development The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Rural Development, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: List of ministers of regional development The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Regional Development, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: References {{Malaysian federal ministerial portfolios Ministry of Rural Development (Malaysia) Lists of government ministers of Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated b ...
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Minister In The Prime Minister's Department
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department is a member of Cabinet of Malaysia who administers a portfolio through the Prime Minister's Department. List of Ministers in the Prime Minister's Department The following individuals have been appointed as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: References {{Malaysian federal ministerial portfolios Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia) Lists of government ministers of Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two r ...
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Minister Of Natural Resources And Environment (Malaysia)
The Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change has been Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad ( Jawi: ; born 12 January 1982) is a Malaysian politician from the People's Justice Party (PKR), a component party of presently the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and formerly Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition who has served as Mi ... since 3 December 2022. The minister administers the portfolio through the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change. List of ministers of energy The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Energy, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: List of ministers of environment The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Environment, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: List of ministers of climate change The following individuals have been appointed as Minister of Climate Change, or any of its precedent titles: Political Party: List of ministers of ...
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Politician
A politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding or seeking an elected office in government. Politicians propose, support, reject and create laws that govern the land and by an extension of its people. Broadly speaking, a politician can be anyone who seeks to achieve political power in a government. Identity Politicians are people who are politically active, especially in party politics. Political positions range from local governments to state governments to federal governments to international governments. All ''government leaders'' are considered politicians. Media and rhetoric Politicians are known for their rhetoric, as in speeches or campaign advertisements. They are especially known for using common themes that allow them to develop their political positions in terms familiar to the voters. Politicians of necessity become expert users of the media. Politicians in the 19th century made heavy use of newspapers, magazines, and pamphlets, as well ...
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