The king appoints the governors of which four Malaysian states?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Penang, Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak
- Step 1: Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak have no hereditary ruler, so their governors, the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, are appointed by the king. Answer: Penang, Melaka, Sabah and Sarawak. Why not the others: The other combinations don't fit.
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