There are two types of written law applicable in Malaysia: 1) The Federal Constitution, which is the supreme law that can only be amended by a two-thirds majority and establishes the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as head of state. Any laws inconsistent with the Constitution passed after independence are void. 2) Subsidiary Legislation, which is made by bodies authorized by the legislature to further define laws, such as rules and regulations, as defined in the Interpretation Act of 1967. Parliament can pass legislation during emergencies that may contradict the Federal Constitution.

1. 2 types of written law
Applicable in Malaysia

2. 1) Federal Constitution
• Supreme law of the country
• Can only be changed by a two-thirds majority of the
total number of members of the legislature
• The Federal Constitution also provides for the “Yang
di-Pertuan Agong” who owes his position to the
Constitution and act accordance with it.
• Any law passed after the merdeka daywhich is
inconsistent
with this constitution shall be declared void

3. 2) Subsidiary Legislation
• Subsidiary Legislations are made by the people or
bodies who are authorized by the legislatures.
• The Interpretation Act 1967 defines subsidiary
legislation as rules, regulations, by
laws, order, notifications made under legislations.
• Parliament can pass the power to legislate any
subsidiary legislation during emergency, even if there
are any contradictions with the
Federal Constitutions involved.