Kedah State Executive Council
2023–present
Date formed	14 August 2023 (2023-08-14)
People and organisations
Head of state	Sallehuddin
Menteri Besar	Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor ( PN– PAS)
Total no. of members	11
Member party	Perikatan Nasional (PN) government Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan)
Status in legislature	Coalition government 33 / 36
Opposition parties	Pakatan Harapan (PH) People's Justice Party (PKR) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
Opposition leader	Bau Wong Bau Ek ( PH– PKR)
History
Election	2023 Kedah state election
Legislature term	15th

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.

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

Muhammad Sanusi II EXCO (2023–present)

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

Ex officio members

Former compositions

Muhammad Sanusi I EXCO (2020–2023)

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

Mukhriz II EXCO (2018–2020)

Members from 22 May 2018 to 17 May 2020 were : ^{[5] [6]}

Ahmad Bashah I EXCO (2016–2018)

Members from 22 February 2016 to 10 May 2018 were : ^[7]

Mukhriz I EXCO (2013–2016)

Members from 15 May 2013 to 3 February 2016 were : ^{[8] [9]}

Mahdzir EXCO (2005–2008)

Members from 2005 to 2008 were :

Syed Razak II EXCO (2004–2005)

Members from 2004 to 2005 were :

Syed Razak I EXCO (1999–2004)

Members from 14 December 1999 to 2004 were : ^[10]

See also

• Sultan of Kedah
• Menteri Besar of Kedah
• Kedah State Legislative Assembly

References

External links

• Kedah State Government