Last Change:

04/01/2025

Federal Constitution of Malaysia, amended to 2009

Year: 1963

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

The Constitution of Malaysia serves as the country's supreme law, outlining the structure of government, fundamental rights, citizenship regulations, and the relationship between the federal and state governments. Article 8(1) states that "All persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law".

Selected provisions
Federal Constitution of Malaysia, amended to 2009 - Generic

Federal Constitution of Malaysia, amended to 2009 - Generic