18. Progress towards internal self-govt Branch Of Government First Election 1948 Limited Self-Government 1955 Internal Self- Government 1959 Executive Power was in the hands of the British Rulers Head Of State- British Governor 3 British Ministers Chief Minister 6 Local ministers Head Of State-Yang-Di-Pertuan Negara No British Minister Prime Minister All ministers are local
19. Progress towards internal self-govt Branch Of Government First Election 1948 Limited Self-Government 1955 Internal Self- Government 1959 Legislative 6 elected non-officials 13 nominated by the British 3 selected by the Chambers of Commerce No Specific areas of responsibility 25 elected members 7 nominated members Areas of responsibility: Trade and industry, health education and housing 51 elected members No nominated members Areas of responsibility: Trade and industry, health education, housing, law and labour, finance