Kedah State Executive Council

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
2020–present
Date formed17 May 2020
People and organisations
Head of stateAl Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah
Head of governmentMuhammad Sanusi Md Nor
Total no. of members11
Member parties
Status in legislatureCoalition government
Opposition parties
Opposition leaderVacant
History
Legislature term(s)14th 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.

Members

Full members

     UMNO (1)      BERSATU (2)      PAS (5)

     Independent (2)

As of 20 May 2020, Members of the Council have been:[1][2]

Name Portfolio Party State Constituency Took Office Left Office
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (Menteri Besar)
  • Economic Planning
  • State Land Affairs
  • Land Revenue
  • Natural Resources
  • Government-linked Companies (GLCs)
 PAS Jeneri 17 May 2020 Incumbent
Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail
  • Industries and Investment
  • Energy, Science and Technology and Innovation
  • Higher Education
 BERSATU Guar Chempedak 20 May 2020
Mohd Hayati Othman
  • Health
  • Local Government
 PAS Tokai
Suraya Yaacob
  • Water Supply and Resources
  • Public Works
 UMNO Sungai Tiang
Halimaton Shaadiah Saad
  • Women, Family and Community Development
  • Welfare
 BERSATU Bukit Kayu HItam
Siti Aishah Ghazali
  • Rural and Human Development
  • Poverty Eradication
 PAS Merbau Pulas
Najmi Ahmad
  • Religion
  • Education
 PAS Kupang
Wan Romani Wan Salim
  • Information, Communications and Multimedia
  • Human Resources
 PAS Bukit Pinang
Mohd Firdaus Ahmad
  • Tourism, Arts and Culture
  • Youth and Sports
  • Entrepreneurship Development
 BERSATU Kuah
Robert Ling Kui Ee
  • Housing
  • Environment
  • Chinese and Siamese Community Affairs
 Independent Sidam
Azman Nasruddin
  • Agriculture and Agro-based Industries
  • Transport
  • Human Development
  • Indian Affairs
 Independent Lunas

Ex officio members
Name Position Date of appointment
Bakar Din State Secretary 4 November 2015[3]
Nor 'Azura Mohamed Zohdi State Legal Advisor 16 February 2015[4]
Ammar Shaikh Mahmood Naim State Financial Officer 20 December 2017[5]

See also

References
  1. "Eight new faces in Kedah line-up - Nation | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  2. Loone, Susan (2020-05-19). "Two ex-PKR reps in Kedah expected to be appointed state excos". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  3. Sulaini, Nurul Fatihah. "Bakar Din dilantik SUK Kedah yang baharu". Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  4. Sulaini, Nurul Fatihah. "Nor 'Azura dilantik Penasihat Undang-Undang Kedah". Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  5. Morganan, Gokina. "Ammar dilantik Pegawai Kewangan Kedah". Retrieved 2018-05-26.
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