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,. The State Government of Kedah is also assisted by 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 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

BERSATU
PAS
Independent
As of 20 May 2020, Members of the Council have been:
NamePortfolioPartyState ConstituencyTook OfficeLeft Office
Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor
PASJeneri17 May 2020Incumbent
Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail
  • Industries and Investment
  • Energy, Science and Technology and Innovation
  • Higher Education
    		• BERSATUGuar Chempedak20 May 2020Incumbent
    Mohd Hayati Othman
  • Health
  • Local Government
    		• PASTokai20 May 2020Incumbent
    Suraya Yaacob
  • Water Supply and Resources
  • Public Works
    		• UMNOSungai Tiang20 May 2020Incumbent
    Halimaton Shaadiah Saad
  • Women, Family and Community Development
  • Welfare
    		• BERSATUBukit Kayu HItam20 May 2020Incumbent
    Siti Aishah Ghazali
  • Rural and Human Development
  • Poverty Eradication
    		• PASMerbau Pulas20 May 2020Incumbent
    Najmi Ahmad
  • Religion
  • Education
    		• PASKupang20 May 2020Incumbent
    Wan Romani Wan Salim
  • Information, Communications and Multimedia
  • Human Resources
    		• PASBukit Pinang20 May 2020Incumbent
    Mohd Firdaus Ahmad
  • Tourism, Arts and Culture
  • Youth and Sports
  • Entrepreneurship Development
    		• BERSATUKuah20 May 2020Incumbent
    Robert Ling Kui Ee
  • Housing
  • Environment
  • Chinese and Siamese Community Affairs
    		• IndependentSidam20 May 2020Incumbent
    Azman Nasruddin
  • Agriculture and Agro-based Industries
  • Transport
  • Human Development
  • Indian Affairs
    		• IndependentLunas20 May 2020Incumbent

    Ex officio members