Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1959

Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1959
Original title	Undang - Undang Tubuh Negeri Selangor 1959
Created	22 April 1959
Date effective	April 1, 1959; 59 years ago (1959-04-01)
Signatories	Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Abdul Jamil bin Abdul Rais, Menteri Besar of Selangor Hashim bin Mat Idris, State Secretary Bahaudin bin Mohd. Yacob, Legal advisor Tengku Laksamana Badli Shah Tengku Panglima Besar Ismail Shah Tengku Abdul Aziz Shah al - Haj, the Crown Prince Abdullah bin Haji Mohd Yasin V. Manickavasagam Lee Yoon Thim Mahmood bin Haji Abdul Rahman Haji Kamaruddin bin Haji Ibrahim, Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya, Ulu Selangor Haji Ibrahim bin Dato' Ismail, Dato' Penggawa Permatang Paduka Maha Bijaya, Kuala Selangor Abdul Ghani bin Shamsuddin, Orang Kaya To' Engku Maha Bijaya, Ulu Langat
Purpose	Replace the Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1948 and 1950 Formation of Malaya 1957

Replace the Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1948 and 1950

The Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1959 is the fundamental law of the state of Selangor and establishes the state as a constitutional monarchy with the Sultan of Selangor as the Head of State. It came into force on April 1959 following the independence of Federation of Malaya in 1957.

The Laws of the Constitution of Selangor Part I was firstly introduced on 1 February 1948, following the formation of Federation of Malaya. Under the State Agreement, the Malay Rulers are required to promulgated their State Constitution of which are used to distinguish the legislative power from the executive power by constituting a legislative body. Part II was introduced on 2 May 1950.

After Malaya gained independence, following the Fourth Schedule of Federation of Malaya Agreement 1957, the previous Laws of the Constitution of Selangor was revoked and replaced with the Laws of the Constitution of Selangor 1959.

The Constitution, in its current form (1 January 2008), consists of 2 Parts, 19 chapters containing 100 articles and 1 schedule.

Chapter 1 contains nine articles; article 5 to 13. This chapter pertains to the Sultan of Selangor, including the qualifications of becoming the Sultan, order of successions and rules regarding the abdication of Sultan.

Chapter 2 contains seven articles; article 14 to 20. This chapter pertains to the Heir Apparent of Selangor, including the styles and titles may be used by the Heir (Raja Muda Selangor), his role in state affairs, the qualification of becoming one and rules regarding the abdication of Heir.

Chapter 3 contains two articles; article 21 and 22. It addresses the conditions that requires a regency, the process of appointing a regent and the regents role in Conference of Rulers.

Chapter 4 contains fifteen articles; article 23 to 37. It addresses the functions of Dewan Di-Raja (Selangor Council of the Royal Court), the appointment of its members, and rules regarding the council's proceedings.

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