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The politics of Malaysia takes place in the framework of a federal representative democratic constitutional monarchy, in which the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is head of state and the Prime Minister of Malaysia is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by the federal government and the 13 state governments. Federal legislative power is vested in the federal parliament and the 13 state assemblies. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature, though the executive maintains a certain level of influence in the appointment of judges to the courts.
The Constitution of Malaysia is codified and the system of government is based on the Westminster system. The hierarchy of authority in Malaysia, in accordance to the Federal Constitution, has stipulated the three branches (administrative components) of the Malaysian government as consisting of the Executive, Judiciary and Legislative branch. Whereas, the Parliament consists of the Dewan Negara (Upper House / House of Senate) and Dewan Rakyat (Lower House / House of Representatives).
Malaysia has a multi-party system since the first direct election of the Federal Legislative Council of Malaya in 1955 on a first-past-the-post basis. The ruling party since then has always been theAlliance Party (Malay: Parti Perikatan) coalition and subsequently from 1973 onwards, its successor the Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition. The Barisan Nasional coalition currently consists of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) and 11 other political parties.
Although Malaysian politics has been relatively stable, critics allege that "the government, ruling party, and administration are intertwined with few countervailing forces." However, since 8 March 2008 General Election, media's coverage on country's politics has been noticeably increased.
A higher interest in the political process has led to a slowdown in outbound corporate travel in anticipation of an upcoming general election anticipated for first-half of 2013. Many travellers are postponing travel to ensure they get the chance to cast their votes.
Source: Wikipedia

Political back ground of Malaysia including current Malaysia politics is focused on the federal parliamentary monarchy. Malaysia political system is based on the multiparty rules. Prime minister is described as the head of the government. Government of Malaysia along with the head of the government is able to use all executive powers available in the laws and regulations to caring out all the day to day managements. Legislative powers are within the combined control of government and two chambers of the governments. These two chambers of governments are called the senate and House of Representatives. In Malaysia, Senate is commonly called Dewan Negara and House of Representatives is known as Dewan Rakyat. There is not any post related to present seat in the government of Malaysia. Therefore Malaysia presidential elections never held in the country.

Country of Malaysia got independence from United Kingdom on 31 August 1957. The country became a federation on 16 September 1963. Since then the politics of Malaysia is dominated by the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). Politics in the country seems stable. Some critics say that some forces within the government and administration have a tendency to undermine the neutrality of the government. These forces are also working on their agenda.

United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) are said to be predominant party in the political scenario of the country since independence. This party usually make collation with other major political parties of Malaysia. The other major party of the country is Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition. The party of Barisan Nasional is consists of 13 other minor Malaysian political parties. Many Malaysia political issues including some religious issues are resolved in the grand coalition. Malaysia is considered as a Muslim state. On the other hand many non-Malay communities are in search of equal rights within the constitution of the Malaysia country. Currently constitution of Malaysia is not able to give equal rights to these non-Malay communities.

Malaysian politics is filled with many important politicians in which most important Malaysia politician is Mahathir bin Mohamad. Mr Mahathir bin Mohamad was fourth prime minister of the country. He held in power for almost 22 years. The duration of his carrier starts from 1982 and lasts up to 2003.