Government of Malaysia
The Government of Malaysia, officially the Federal Government of Malaysia (Malay: Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia), is based in the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, with the exception of the legislative branch, which is located in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is a federation comprising the 11 States of Malaya, the Borneo States of Sabah and Sarawak, and 3 Federal Territories operating within a constitutional monarchy under the Westminster system and is categorised as a representative democracy. The federal government of Malaysia adheres to and is created by the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the supreme law of the land.
| Formation | 16 September 1963 |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| Website | www.malaysia.gov.my |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature | Parliament |
| Meeting place | Houses of Parliament |
| Executive branch | |
| Leader | Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim |
| Appointer | Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor |
| Headquarters | Perdana Putra |
| Main organ | Cabinet |
| Judicial branch | |
| Court | Federal Court |
| Seat | Palace of Justice |
The federal government adopts the principle of separation of powers under Article 127 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, and has three branches: the executive, legislature, and judiciary. The state governments in Malaysia also have their respective executive and legislative bodies. The judicial system in Malaysia is a federalised court system operating uniformly throughout the country.