The Government of Malaysia comprises the federal, state and local government. Malaysia is a federation of 13 states operating within a constitutional monarchy using the Westminster parliamentary system and is categorized as a representative democracy.
The federal government adopts the principle of separation of powers and has three branches: executive, legislature and judiciary. The state governments in Malaysia also have their respective executive and legislative bodies. The judicial system in Malaysia is a federalized body operating uniformly throughout the country.
The federal government of Malaysia adheres to and is created by the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the supreme law of the land.
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