Kedah State Executive Council

The Kedah State Executive Council is the executive authority of the Government of Kedah, Malaysia. The Council is composed of the Menteri Besar, appointed by the Sultan on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly, a number of members made up of members of the Assembly, the State Secretary, the State Legal Adviser and the State Financial Officer.

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 by the Menteri Besar, appointed by the Sultan. The Council has no ministry, but instead a number of committees; each committee will take care of certain state affairs, activities and departments. Members of the Council are always the chair of a committee.

Members

Full members

As at 22 February 2016, members of the Council are:[1]

Name Chair of Committee Party Constituency
Ahmad Bashah Md. Hanipah,
Menteri Besar		 State Economic Planning UMNO Bakar Bata
State Planning
Planning of Land Affairs
Land Revenue
Natural Resources
State Action Council
Finance
State-owned Companies
Dr. Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail Industry and Investment UMNO Guar Chempedak
Domestic Trade
Consumer and Co-operative Affairs
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle
Suraya Yaacob Women Development UMNO Sungai Tiang
Community Care
Agriculture
Entrepreneurship Development
Tajul Urus Mat Zain Education UMNO Tanjong Dawai
Transport
Non-governmental Organisations
Badrol Hisham Hashim Local Government UMNO Kuala Nerang
Housing
Water Supply and Source and Energy
Mohd. Rawi Abdul Hamid Religious Affairs UMNO Ayer Hangat
Public Works
Tourism and Heritage
Mohd. Tajudin Abdullah Information UMNO Belantik
Rural Development
Poverty Eradication
Norsabrina Mohd. Noor Science UMNO Bandar Baharu
Innovation and Information Technology
Communication and High Technology
Human Resources
Aminuddin Omar Youth and Sports UMNO Jitra
Culture and Art
Human Development
Dr. Leong Yong Kong Environment Independent[2][3] Gurun
Chinese, Indian and Siamese Affairs
Health
Unity

Ex officio members

Name Position
Bakar Din State Secretary
Nor 'Azura Mohamed Zohdi State Legal Adviser
Sepiah Isa State Financial Officer

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ahli Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri Kedah". Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  2. ↑ He represented MCA from the appointment day to the day he quitted MCA following the recent motion presented by Abdul Hadi Awang to amend Shariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965, last 26 May. Before that, a motion to prioritise Abdul Hadi's motion presentation moved by Azalina Othman Said, seconded by Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin and agreed to by Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia of Dewan Rakyat.
  3. ↑ "Kedah MCA Exco quits over party's failure to uphold Constitution". Malay Mail Online. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
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