The Terengganu State Legislative Assembly ( ms, Dewan Undangan Negeri Terengganu) is the

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state legislature of the

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. It consists of 32 members representing

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throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, and are customarily held alongside elections to the

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during a general election. The State Assembly convenes at the

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in the state capital,

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Composition

Seating arrangement

Role

The Terengganu State Assembly's main function is to enact state laws and policies. It is also in charge of oversight of departments and agencies of the state government. Members of the assembly are responsible for checking and criticizing the executive government's actions. The leader of the party or coalition with a majority of seats in the assembly is appointed

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by the Sultan of Terengganu. The Menteri Besar then appoints members of the

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, or EXCO (''Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri'') from members of the assembly.

Committees

The State Assembly consists of committees to handle administrative matters, including Committee of Privileges and Public Accounts Committee.

Election pendulum

The 14th General Election witnessed 22 governmental seats and 10 non-governmental seats filled the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly. The government side has 3 safe seats and 4 fairly safe seats, while the non-government side has just a safe and fairly safe seat.

List of Assemblies

References

External links

Portal Rasmi Dewan Undangan Negeri Terengganu Darul Iman
(Official site) {{Terengganu State legislatures of Malaysia Unicameral legislatures Politics of Terengganu