It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a general election.
This is the list of current Leaders of the Opposition in the Parliament of Malaysia: The Leader of the Opposition in Malaysian state politics is a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly).
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system and is based on the Westminster model.
The Opposition is an important component of the Westminster system, with the Opposition directing criticism at the Government's policies and programs, give close attention to all proposed legislation and attempts to defeat and replace the Government.
This is the list of current Leaders of Opposition in the Legislative Assemblies of the Malaysian states: This is the list of current Leader of Balancing Force in the Legislative Assembly of the Malaysian state: