Malaysia 1957 Constitution (reviewed 2007)

SIXTH SCHEDULE. Forms of Oaths and Affirmations [Articles 43(6), 43B(4), 57(1A)(a), 59(1), 124, 142(6)]

1. Oath of Office and Allegiance

“I, ….., having been elected (or appointed) to the office of ….. do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge the duties of that office to the best of my ability, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Malaysia, and will preserve, protect and defend its Constitution.”

(NOTE-A judge of the Federal Court, other than the Chief Justice, a judge of the Court of Appeal or of a High Court or a judicial commissioner shall use the words “my judicial duties in that office” in place of the words “the duties of that office”.)

2. Oath as Member of Parliament and of Allegiance

“I, ….., having been elected (or appointed) as a member of the House of Representatives (or the Senate) do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully discharge my duties as such to the best of my ability, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Malaysia, and will preserve, protect and defend its Constitution.”

3. Oath of Secrecy

“I, ….., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as ….. except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such or as may be specially permitted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.”