Kedah State Executive Council

Summary

The Kedah State Executive Council is the executive branch of the State Government of Kedah, Malaysia. The Council is composed of the Menteri Besar, the Leader of the council, appointed by the Sultan on the basis that he/she commands the majority support in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly, (half of the number of the members of the assembly). The State Government of Kedah is also assisted by the State Secretary, the State Legal Adviser and the State Financial Officer.

Kedah State Executive Council
2023–present
Date formed14 August 2023
People and organisations
Head of stateSallehuddin
Head of governmentMuhammad Sanusi Md Nor
(PNPAS)
Total no. of members11
Member parties
Status in legislatureCoalition government
33 / 36
Opposition parties
Opposition leaderBau Wong Bau Ek
(PHPKR)
History
Legislature term(s)15th Malaysian Parliament

This Council is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Malaysia, while being smaller in size. As federal and state responsibilities differ, there are a number of portfolios that differ between the federal and state governments.

Members of the Council are selected and nominated by the Menteri Besar, but appointed by the Sultan. The Council a number of committees; each committees will be chaired by the respective members, will take care of certain state affairs, activities and departments. Members of the Council are always the chair of a committee.

Lists of full members edit

Muhammad Sanusi II EXCO edit

  PN (11)

Members since 14 August 2023 have been :[1][2]

Name Portfolio Party Constituency Term start Term end
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (Menteri Besar)
  • State Planning
  • Land, Mineral and Geoscience Affairs
  • Earth Resources
  • Finance
  • Government-Linked Companies
  • Economy
  • Development
  • External Relations
PN (PAS) Jeneri 14 August 2023 Incumbent
Siti Aishah Ghazali
  • Rural Development
  • Poverty
  • Human Development
Merbau Pulas 21 August 2023
Mohd Azam Abd Samat
  • Education
  • Religious Affairs
  • Communications
Sungai Limau
Haim Hilman Abdullah
  • Industry and Investment
  • Higher Education
  • Science, Technology and Innovation
Jitra
Munir Mohamad Yusoff Zakaria
  • Public Works
  • Natural Resource
  • Water Supply
  • Environment
Kuala Nerang
Mansor Zakaria
  • Housing
  • Local Government
  • Health
Kuala Ketil
Muhamad Radhi Mat Din
  • Consumerism
  • Living Costs
  • Youth and Sports
Alor Mengkudu
Halimaton Shaadiah Saad
  • Women, Family and Society Wellness
  • Unity
PN (BERSATU) Bukit Kayu Hitam
Dzowahir Ab Ghani
  • Agriculture
  • Plantation
  • Transportation
Suka Menanti
Mohd Salleh Saidin
  • Tourism
  • Culture
  • Entrepreneurship
Kubang Rotan
Wong Chia Zhen
  • Human Resources
  • Chinese, Indian and Siamese Affairs
  • NGO
PN (Gerakan) Kulim

Muhammad Sanusi I EXCO edit

  PN (11)

Members from 17 May 2020 to 14 August 2023 were :[3][4]

Name Portfolio Party Constituency Term start Term end
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (Menteri Besar)
  • Economic Planning
  • State Land Affairs
  • Land Revenue
  • Natural Resources
  • Government-linked Companies (GLCs)
PN (PAS) Jeneri 17 May 2020 14 August 2023
Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail MP
  • Industries and Investment
  • Energy, Science and Technology and Innovation
  • Higher Education
PN (BERSATU) Guar Chempedak 20 May 2020
Mohd Hayati Othman
  • Health
  • Local Government
PN (PAS) Tokai
Halimaton Shaadiah Saad
  • Women, Family and Community Development
  • Welfare
PN (BERSATU) Bukit Kayu Hitam
Siti Aishah Ghazali
  • Rural and Human Development
  • Poverty Eradication
PN (PAS) Merbau Pulas
Najmi Ahmad
  • Religion
  • Education
Kupang
Wan Romani Wan Salim
  • Information, Communications and Multimedia
  • Human Resources
Bukit Pinang
Mohd Firdaus Ahmad
  • Tourism, Arts and Culture
  • Youth and Sports
  • Entrepreneurship Development
PN (BERSATU) Kuah
Robert Ling Kui Ee
  • Housing
  • Environment
  • Chinese and Siamese Community Affairs
Sidam
Azman Nasruddin MP
  • Agriculture and Agro-based Industries
  • Transport
  • Human Development
  • Indian Affairs
Lunas
Munir Mohamad Yusoff Zakaria
  • Public Works
  • Energy
  • Water Supply
  • Resources
  • Irrigation and Drainage
PN (PAS) Kuala Nerang 10 November 2022

Ex officio members edit

Position Name
State Secretary Bakar Din
State Legal Advisor Nor 'Azura Mohamed Zohdi
State Financial Officer Ammar Shaikh Mahmood Naim

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Sanusi sworn in as Kedah MB". The Star. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Bersatu gets 3 exco posts in Kedah, down by 2 from previous term". Malaysiakini. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  3. ^ "Eight new faces in Kedah line-up - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  4. ^ Loone, Susan (2020-05-19). "Two ex-PKR reps in Kedah expected to be appointed state excos". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2020-05-19.

External links edit

  • Kedah State Government