Question

Discuss what is the difference between Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat

Answer 1

Dewan Rakyat	Dewan Negara
It is the lower house of Parliament	It is the upper house
Members are elected through a general election	Members are elected through indirect elections by members of State legislative assemblies and some are appointed by king
Members are called “members of parliament”	Members are called “Senators”
Their term of office is 5 years in normal scenario	Term of office is 3 years
Has 222 seats	Has 70 seats
Bills are introduced through this house including the financial bills but have to be passed by both houses	This house can also introduce but not in case of financial matters
Minimum age 18 years	Minimum age 30 years
This house can be dissolved if the ruling party loses no confidence motion	Cannot be dissolved
Prime minister must be a member of this house	Cannot be a member of this house
Can reject a bill	Cannot reject a bill .It can only delay it for a maximum period of 1 year