The Impact of Johor State Constitution's Promulgation in 1312 AH (1895CE)

The Law of The Constitution of Johore is the first written constitution in Malaya which is introduced in 1895. This research is a qualitative one that uses content analysis approach. The original and unedited text of the Johor State Constitution is used as a primary research data, in which its contents will be analysed and correlated with historical data’s of pre and post-legislation of the constitution. Based on previous research, the constitution document functions as a proof and fortification of Johor's sovereignty, thus it helps in deflecting the colonial influences over Johor. The constitution has also becoming a platform to protect the name and rank of the sultan as well as providing a legitimate family tree for the purpose of transferring inheritance and leadership of the Johor Sultanate. This constitution is created a response to the recent social situation [in Johor State and in Malaysia] and it becomes a symbol of the current Malay civilisation in the modern era. Finally, it also serves as a model for the Malaya Constitution as it is known and recognised as the first written constitution in Malaya.