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
- ↑ "Ahli Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri Kedah". Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Kedah MCA Exco quits over party's failure to uphold Constitution". Malay Mail Online. 27 May 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.