•According to the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the YDPA is considered as the Supreme Head of the Federation. As a constitutional head, the YDPA is to act on the advice of the Prime Minister . The YDPA or monarch king basically has three broad power vested in him.
•The power to exercise based on the advice from the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the Conference of Rulers.
•The power to exercise based on his discretionary power (without the consent or influence of any other authority)
•The power to pardon (granting of pardons), reprieves and respites, and/or of remitting, suspending or commuting sentences, under Clause (12) of Article 42.
•The YDPA shall also be the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (i.e. Police, Army) in the Federation of Malaysia. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is also the head of the Islamic faith in Malaysia. Besides that, he is also the head of the religion of Islam for states that do not have kings, such as, Malacca, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, and all the Federal Territories in Malaysia.