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The politics of Pinang takes the form of a bicameral national assembly with an indirect representative semi-democratic republic, whereby the chief executive is the head of state and the head of government. Executive power is exercised by the Chief executive that is chosen by the national Zongting, the National ZhongtingZongting is not directly elected, it has representatives from the civil society, the military and the 13 key industries of Pinang (Kongsi). This symbiotic relationship, combined with a weak lower house and its indirect nature, has led people to describe Pinang as an indirect representative technocratic state.

Legislative power is vested in both the government and the national assembly, the Zongting is more powerful, and can override the national assembly her decisions. The members of the national assembly are directly elected. There are parties in the national assembly but these are considered not that influential. The national assembly does have some powers, principally it approves the civil budget, has the right to approve foreign treaties, can “Advice” the Zongting on the military budget and makes civil legislation. It also exercises powers over civil service appointments and broader domestic issues.