D23 : Parliament

The Malaysian Parliament comprises the Senate (Dewan Negara) and the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat). It is the Federal legislative authority empowered to make laws, raise taxes and authorise expenditure headed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The Senators, whether appointed or elected, serve a six-year term, while members of the House of Representative or Members of Parliament are elected for a fiveyear term in a single member constituency system. Presently, there are 70 Senators and 222 Elected Representatives. Since gaining independence from Britain on 31 August 1957, elections to the House of Representatives have been held regularly every five years or less.

Prayer Suggestions: • Pray for our Senators and elected representatives to enact laws that are just and fair. • Pray for our Senators and elected representatives to be courageous to hold the government accountable to their responsibilities and actions. • Pray for our Senators and elected representatives to speak up against corruption and injustice.