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[WIP] Hanita Gracse Factbook
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New Flag Adoption The new flag historically belonged to the revolutionaries after the nation's military collapsed, but was made predating it, in 1379. It was adopted by an 88% majority of the population at that time. Blue is but a national color without much meaning or any given context, red means the blood of revolutionaries. The white stand for peace and prosperity. The black represents the people, not any ethno-racial group in particular, but the entirety of the nation's peoples.5 points -
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POLITICS OVERVIEW: Government Structure of Arifiyyah i. Monarch: Sultan -Role: The Sultan is the head of state and holds the highest authority in the land. The Sultan has significant influence over national policies, administration, the judiciary, and religious matters. - Powers: - Appoints the Chief Minister, key officials, and heads of judiciary and religious bodies. - Has the final say on important national issues and policies. - Can veto legislation passed by the legislative branch. - Represents Arifiyyah in international affairs. - Oversees the judiciary and religious bodies. ii. Executive Branch: Cabinet - Head: Chief Minister - Role: The Cabinet, led by the Chief Minister, handles the day-to-day administration and implementation of government policies. - Powers: - Proposes and implements policies and laws. - Manages various government departments and agencies. - Advises the Sultan on national matters. - Prepares the national budget and oversees economic planning. iii. Legislative Branch: Parliament - Structure: Bicameral - Upper House (Senate) : Appointed by the Sultan - Lower House (Dewan Rakyat) : Elected by the citizens of Arifiyyah. - Role: The Parliament debates and passes legislation, which then needs the Sultan’s approval. - Powers: - Drafts and debates laws. - Represents the will of the people. - Holds the executive branch accountable through hearings and inquiries. - Can propose legislation, but it must be approved by the Sultan to become law. iv. Judiciary Branch: Supreme Court of Arifiyyah (SCOAR) - Head: Sultan (also the head of state) - Structure: Composed of minimum of 11 members: - Sultan: Supreme authority in judicial matters. - Chief Justice : Leads the judiciary and manages the judicial process. - 9 State Chief Justices: Representing each state, ensuring regional judicial matters are addressed. - Additional Members: Appointed or selected based on merit or position within the legal system. - Role: Ensures justice is served, interprets laws, and oversees legal proceedings. - Powers: - Can rule on constitutional matters and major legal issues. - Ensures laws and policies comply with the national constitution and legal standards. - Provides checks on the executive and legislative branches through judicial review. v. Religious Body: National Ulama Council - Head: Sultan (also the head of state) - Structure: Composed of minimum of 11 members: - Sultan: Supreme authority in religious matters. - 9 Muftis: One from each state, responsible for religious guidance and rulings. - National Grand Mufti: Appointed from among the Muftis, acts as the council manager. - Role: Oversees religious affairs, issues religious rulings (fatwas), and ensures religious harmony. - Powers: - Can provide religious interpretations and guidance. - Ensures that national laws comply with Islamic principles. - Advises the Sultan and government on religious matters. vi. Balance of Power - Checks and Balances: - The Sultan holds significant power but is advised and checked by the Cabinet, Parliament, Judiciary, and Religious Body. - Each branch has specific roles and powers, ensuring that no single entity has unchecked authority. iiv. Example Scenario: 1. Policy Proposal: The Chief Minister proposes a new economic policy to boost trade. 2. Legislative Process: The policy is debated in Parliament and passed by a majority vote. 3. Judicial Review: The Judiciary reviews the policy to ensure it complies with the constitution. 4. Royal Assent: The policy is then presented to the Sultan, who reviews it and provides final approval or requests modifications. 5. Religious Guidance: The Religious Body ensures that the policy aligns with Islamic principles and provides any necessary religious guidance. 6. Implementation: Once approved, the Cabinet implements the policy, and the Parliament monitors its effectiveness and impact on the nation. This comprehensive structure ensures that Arifiyyah maintains a balanced and effective governance system, combining traditional monarchical elements with modern administrative practices. HISTORY : Parliament of Arifiyyah In early foundation of Arifiyyah,all the power to chose ministers was under the Sultan himself. In 1359 under Sultan Nazhim Shah, the second Sultan Arifiyyah ascended the throne, introduced the elected parliamentary system where 222 member of parliaments were elected by the people,and become the helpers for Sultan administration matters,no parties that time. After that,many groups of public figures formed their own political party,after some groups of parliament members have different thoughts and ideologies. Since then, the people have agreed to fight for their respective political ideologies and form several political parties. Each took part in the first General Election. The National People’s Coalition, a conservative political coalition comprised of the United People Of Arifiyyah, the Arifiyyah Democratic Association and the Arifiyyah Islamic Party had won a landslide victory at the time. While the People's Justice Alliance, the central political alliance consisting of the Democratic Action Party and the Liberal Union Party is not won many seats. The Head of State is the Sultan and Chief Minister is the Head of government and the 2nd highest authority which helps Sultan in Administration matters. The government and opposition will debate and brainstorming plan for the Sultan to lead the country. State Legislative Assembly At the end of Sultan Arifiyyah 1 reign, His Majesty introduced a state administration system where several village heads in the state would be elected by village heads in other states to become the governor in the state. However, Sultan Nazhim Shah, the second Arifiyyah sultan, changed the system due to several corruption crimes among village heads and injustice. He introduced the State Legislative Assembly in each state. Governor as the head of every eight states in Arifiyyah elected by people. Parliament of Arifiyyah There are 60 seats in the Senate headed by the Sultan himself and 222 seats in the Chamber of the People headed by the Speaker appointed by the Sultan Pictures of members of the House of Representatives Political party or component that win the most seats in parliament will form the government with the Sultan and will be appointed as the Council of National Administration MAJLIS PENTADBIRAN NEGARA/COUNCIL OF NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION The Sultan will appoint in minimum of 12 members of Council of National Administration with the advise of Royal Advisor. This council will work as the government and managing the country Opposition Political Parties or Components that does not gain a majority in parliament will together form the opposition block as a check and balance to the government in Dewan Rakyat. The Sultan will appoint in minimum of 1/3 of Government side in Council of National Administration to become the opposition List of state governments PRK: Perikatan Rakyat Kebangsaan (National People's Coalition) PJA: Pakatan Keadilan Rakyat(People's Justice Alliance) Medina Arif: PRK Banda Baharu: PRK Medina Fekir:PRK Sultani:PJA Kuala Bukit:PRK Permata Pantai: PJA Kota Tarkol: PRK Kampong Besar: PRK Medina Jabal: PJA Political Party and Coalition NATIONAL PEOPLE'S COALITION (Perikatan Rakyat Kebangsaan) Chairman: Tan Sri Rais Zuhdi History: Formed in 1365,PRK become the oldest coalition in Arifiyyah Political history. The cooperation between UANO and PAS at first,then ADA join the PRK in 1372. Ideologies: Nationalism,Social democracy, progressivism,Anti-corruption,islamism Youth Wing: NPC Muda Women's wing: Wanita NPC Anthem: Untuk Negara United Arifian National Organisation(Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Arifian Bersatu) -President:Tan Sri Rais Zuhdi (Chief Minister) History: Founded in 1358 by Tun Razak Najib,the 1st Chief Minister of Arifiyyah. The oldest and biggest party in Arifiyyah. The game changer for Arifiyyah's economy and development. Ideologies: Nationalism,Centre-right policies,Social Democracy, Anti-corruption Youth Wing: Pemuda UANO Women's wing: Srikandi UANO Anthem: UANO terus Mara Arifiyyah Democratic Association (Persatuan Demokratik Arifiyyah) -President: Albert Johnston History: Founded in 1370 by Tun Lee Kuan Wey. Represent the voice of democracy. Ideologies:Social democracy,democraticism,populism, progressivism Youth Wing: MADA (Mahasiswa ADA) Women's wing: Wanita ADA Arifiyyah Islamic Party (Parti Islam Arifiyyah) -President: Tuan Guru Haji Adam Yahya History: 2nd oldest party in the country. Founded in 1359 by group of Islamic scholar that believe Arifiyyah must be led by the Islam way since it is the national religion. Ideologies: Islamism,Nationalism Youth wing: Pemuda PAS Women's Wing: Dewan Muslimat PAS PEOPLE'S JUSTICE ALLIANCE National Trust Party(Parti Amanah Rakyat) President:Syed Sigaraga(opposition leader) History: Founded in 1361 by Ibrahim bin Anwar. He brought the agenda of left wing social ideology after back from overseas studying politics. Ideologies: far-left wing policy, secularism Youth wing: Pemuda Amanah Women's wing: Wanita Amanah Arifiyyah Liberal Party(Parti Liberal Arifiyyah) -President: Barack Trump History: Founded in 1365 by Dato Wira Syed Al-Attas,becomes the voice of liberalists in the country. ideologies: liberalism, secularism Youth wing: Pemuda Liberal Women's wing: Gerakan Wanita Liberal GOVERNMENT OF ARIFIYYAH Arifiyyah practices a monarchy with semi-absolute power and a constitution that can be amended. The Sultan's Guide is the highest constitution that has been enacted by Sultan Arifyyah II and can be enacted with the consent of the Sultan himself and the people's memorandum. Among the Sultan's absolute powers include foreign affairs, religious affairs, taxation, local government powers, and the military. The Chief Minister is the fourth most powerful individual in the national government hierarchy after the Sultan, the Sultan's consort, and the Crown Prince. Chief Minister acts as a royal advisor and also has some authority over the executive body, which is formed from the majority of the parliament. This position is appointed from the majority coalition in parliament and will take oath Infront of Sultan. The Chief Minister and the executive body are empowered in a number of matters including domestic affairs, international trade, national budget matters and other matters enshrined in the national constitution. Arifiyyah also practices parliamentary democracy where 222 parliamentary representatives (the latest number) are elected by the people to represent their respective areas. The majority component will act as the "government" and will be called the National Administrative Council under the leadership of the Sultan and the "head of the government" will be called the Tun Bendahara. Parliament has the power to legislate on matters related to crime, social security, science and technology and others that are important to the people. In the judiciary, the Arifiyyah Supreme Court is a body independent of executive power except for the Sultan as the supreme chief judge, assisted by the Chief Justice. The Sultan can judge serious cases in the supreme court according to the recommendations of the chief justice. The Supreme Court is at the top of the hierarchy followed by the high courts in each state and then the magistrates' courts at the lowest level. As Islam is the official religion of the state,National Ulama Council responsible in giving ruling(fatwas) and Islamic affair. EXECUTIVE BRANCH King: Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah Chief Minister: Tun Bendahara Rais Zuhdi Minister of Defence: Dato' Ilham Mustaqim Minister of Financial: Danial Mukhriz Minister of Foreign Affairs: Lee Jian Ying Minister of Home Affairs: Tan Sri Rais Zuhdi Minister of Education and Youth: Dato Seri Muhammad Hamizan Minister of Justice: Tuan Guru Amar Khalid Government alliance: National People's Coalition UANO: United Arifian National Organisation PAS: Arifiyyah Islamic Party ADA: Arifiyyah Democratic Association SUPREME COURT Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah Tun Akhyar Rasid (Chief Justice) Tun Hamid Abu Zaid Dato Seri Setia Alam Shah Dato Zahrah Rania Tan Sri Abdul Taib Dato Ahmad Razali Tuan Haji Johan As'ari Dato Stuart Mill Tun Leman Dawi Tuan Abu Zaid Zameer NATIONAL ULAMA COUNCIL Sultan Arif Nazhim Shah Sheikh Haji Hanif Haikal (Grand Mufti) Tuan Guru Zubair Sheikh Ahmad al-Fathani Ustaz Idrus Azhar Dr. Mohammed Elneny Dr. Ibnu Khaldun Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jailani Ustaz Habebullah dato Dr. Afeeq Nasrullah Dato Haji Faiz Syafiq1 point
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The Sultanate of Arifiyyah
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ETYMOLOGY The name Arifiyyah derives from the old Pongos word "Arif" (عَارِف), meaning "knower" or "one who possesses knowledge." It is a name often associated with wisdom, understanding, and leadership, reflecting the qualities of the nation’s founder,Sultan Arif Billah Shah. The suffix "-iyyah" (يّة) is a common old Pongos ending used to form a place name, indicating "the land of" or "related to." Thus, Arifiyyah can be interpreted as "the land of Arif" or "the domain of the wise," symbolizing the nation’s roots in leadership and unity under Sultan Arif Nazhim I. This etymology emphasizes the founder's importance and the nation’s values of wisdom and unity.1 point