(1) In the exercise of his functions under this Constitution

40. (1) In the exercise of his functions under this Constitution or federal law the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or of a Minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet, except as otherwise provided by this Constitution; but shall be entitled, at his request, to any information concerning the government of the Federation which is available to the Cabinet. (1a) In the exercise of his functions under this Constitution or federal law, where the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is to act in [Article 40] Federal Constitution 46 accordance with advice, on advice, or after considering advice, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall accept and act in accordance with such advice. (2) The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may act in his discretion in the performance of the following functions, that is to say— (a) the appointment of a Prime Minister; (b) the withholding of consent to a request for the dissolution of Parliament; (c) the requisition of a meeting of the Conference of Rulers concerned solely with the privileges, position, honours and dignities of Their Royal Highnesses, and any action at such a meeting, and in any other case mentioned in this Constitution. (3) Federal law may make provision for requiring the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to act after consultation with or on the recommendation of any person or body of persons other than the Cabinet in the exercise of any of his functions other than— (a) functions exercisable in his discretion; (b) functions with respect to the exercise of which provision is made in any other Article. Supreme command of armed forces