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Members of the Federal Legislative Council (1955–1959)
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In 1955, a general election was held for the first time. 52 seats were contested, with the majority party earning the right to appoint seven more.[1] In the election, the Alliance Party contested all 52 seats and won 51, while the Pan-Malayan Islamic Party won the remaining seat. Following the elections, Raja Uda Raja Muhammad was elected as the Speaker of the Council, similar to the present Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat.
Members of the Federal Legislative Council (1955–1959) | (1955) |
1st Parliament Members of the Dewan Rakyat | (1959) |
2nd Parliament Members of the Dewan Rakyat | (1964) |
This is a list of the members of the Federal Legislative Council, elected in 1955.
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Composition
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Elected members by state[2]
Perlis
Kedah
Kelantan
Trengganu
Penang-Province Wellesley
Perak
Pahang
Selangor
Negri Sembilan
Malacca
Johore
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Appointed and nominated members
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