Ordinan No. 3 (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) Darurat 1969

An Ordinance promulgated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 150 (2) of the Federal Constitution. [U5th May, 1969.]

AND WHEREAS the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is satisfied that immediate action is required for securing public safety, the defence of Malaysia, the maintenance of public order and of supplies and services essential to the life of the community;

IT IS HEREBY ENACTED by the Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong pursuant to Clause (2) of Article 150 of the Constitution as follows:

AND WHEREAS Parliament was dissolved on the Twentieth day of March, 1969, and elections to the new Dewan Ra'ayat have not been completed;

WHEREAS by reason of the existence of a grave emergency threatening the security of Malaysia, a Proclamation of Emergency has been issued by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong under Article 150 of the Constitution;

( a ) section 1 of the Eighth Schedule to the Federal Constitution shall have effect as if there shall be added thereto the following:

"Provided that the decision of the Executive Council shall be subject to any direction which may be issued to it by the State Operations Committee established under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 2, 1969";

" (2) For so long as the Emergency is in force Clause (1) of Article 55 of the Federal Constitution shall have effect as if the words 'and shall not allow six months to elapse between the last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first meeting in the next session' have been deleted therefrom.