Existing laws. 105. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Article and to any provision made on or after Malaysia Day by or under Federal law or State law, all existing laws shall continue in force on and after the coming into operation of this Constitution and all laws which have not been brought into force by the coming into operation of this Constitution may, subject as aforesaid, be brought into force on or after its coming into operation, but all such laws shall, subject to the provisions of this Article, be construed as from the coming into operation of this Constitution with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary to bring them into conformity with this Constitution and the Malaysia Act, 1963.
- (2)(a) The Yang di-Pertuan Negara may, by order made at any time before the 31st August, 1965, and published in the Gazette, make such modifications in any existing law to the extent that it is by virtue of the provisions of the Federal Constitution treated as a State law as appear to him to be necessary or expedient in consequence of the promulgation of this Constitution or the passing of the Malaysia Act, 1963.
- (b) Any order made under this clause may be amended or repealed by a further order so made.
- (c) An Order made under this clause shall have effect from such date, not being earlier than the date of the coming into operation of this Constitution, as may be specified therein.
- (d) An Order made under this clause shall be presented to the Legislative Assembly as soon as may be after it is made.
- (3) In clause (2) of this Article " modification " includes amendment, adaptation and repeal.
- (4) In this Article, "existing law" includes the Retirement from the Public Service (Compensation) Ordinance, 1956, as modified by subsection (1) of Section 118 of the Singapore (Constitution) Order in Council, 1958.
THE SCHEDULES
First Schedule
Forms of Oaths and Affirmations
1. Oath of office of Yang di-Pertuan Negara
I, ............................................................., having been appointed Yang di-Pertuan Negara of the State of Singapore, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully discharge my duties as such to the best of my ability, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of Singapore and to the Federation of Malaysia, and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the State of Singapore. So help me God.
2. Oath of Allegiance
I, ................................................., having been appointed to the office of ............................................................., do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of Singapore and to the Federation of Malaysia, and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the State of Singapore. So help me God.