Federal Constitution · Reprint · Chapter 1 · The Supreme Head
32. Supreme Head of the Federation, and his Consort
Feedback & supportThere shall be a Supreme Head of the Federation, to be called the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who shall take precedence over all persons in the Federation and shall not be liable to any proceedings whatsoever in any court except in the Special Court established under Part XV.
The Consort of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (to be called the
Raja Permaisuri Agong) shall take precedence next after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong over all other persons in the Federation.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall be elected by the Conference of Rulers for a term of five years, but may at any time resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Conference of
Rulers or be removed from office by the Conference of Rulers, and shall cease to hold office on ceasing to be a Ruler.
The provisions of Parts I and III of the Third Schedule shall apply to the election and removal of the Yang di-Pertuan
Agong.