Heads of state governments of Malaysia
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Background
In most states within Malaysia, the office was created by the British colonial government in 1948, in tandem with the creation of the
Relations between the Menteris Besar, Chief Ministers, Premier and other levels of government
For many decades, the First Ministers (Menteri Besar), Chief Ministers (Ketua Menteri) and Premier (Premier) met with each other and the Prime Minister at Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Besar, Ketua-Ketua Menteri dan Premier.[3]
Selection process
Eligibility
By comparison, the thirteen state constitutions (Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri or Perlembagaan Negeri) have some similarities and also some differences in setting the principle qualifications one must meet to be eligible to the office of the Menteri Besar, Chief Minister and Premier.
A Menteri Besar or Ketua Menteri or Premier must be a
For four states in Malaysia with governors (namely Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak), the office of Ketua Menteri and Premier are open to any Malaysian citizen regardless of their religion, ethnicity, and gender. However, citizens by naturalization or registration are still prohibited by state laws.
Election
The Menteri Besar, Chief Minister and Premier are elected through a majority in the state legislative assembly. This is procedurally established by the vote of confidence in the legislative assembly, as suggested by the Ruler (or Governor) of the state who is the appointing authority.
Oath
Since, according to the constitution, the Menteri Besar is appointed by the Ruler (or, in case of the Chief Minister and Premier, the Governor), the swearing-in is done before the Ruler (or Governor) of the state.
Remuneration
Remuneration of the Menteri Besar, Chief Minister, Premier as well as other members of the Executive Council (or Cabinet) and members of the state legislative assembly are to be decided by the respective state legislatures. Hence this varies from state to state according to their ordinance[4] or enactment[5] that amended by the state legislative.
Present Menteris Besar, Chief Ministers and Premier
State | Title | Portrait | Incumbent | Party[a] | Term | |
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Johor | Menteri Besar | Onn Hafiz Ghazi | BN (UMNO) | 15 March 2022 2 years, 39 days | ||
Kedah | Menteri Besar | Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor | PN (PAS) | 17 May 2020 3 years, 342 days | ||
Kelantan | Menteri Besar | Mohd Nassuruddin Daud | PN (PAS) | 15 August 2023 252 days | ||
Malacca | Chief Minister | Ab Rauf Yusoh | BN (UMNO) | 31 March 2023 1 year, 23 days | ||
Negeri Sembilan | Menteri Besar | Aminuddin Harun | PH (PKR) | 12 May 2018 5 years, 347 days | ||
Pahang | Menteri Besar | Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail | BN (UMNO) | 15 May 2018 5 years, 344 days | ||
Penang | Chief Minister | Chow Kon Yeow | DAP )
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14 May 2018 5 years, 345 days | ||
Perak | Menteri Besar | Saarani Mohamad | BN (UMNO) | 10 December 2020 3 years, 135 days | ||
Perlis | Menteri Besar | Mohd Shukri Ramli | PN (PAS) | 22 November 2022 1 year, 153 days | ||
Sabah | Chief Minister | Hajiji Noor | GRS (GAGASAN) | 29 September 2020 3 years, 207 days | ||
Sarawak | Premier | Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg
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GPS (PBB) | 13 January 2017 7 years, 101 days | ||
Selangor | Menteri Besar | Amirudin Shari | PH (PKR) | 19 June 2018 5 years, 309 days | ||
Terengganu | Menteri Besar | Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar | PAS )
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10 May 2018 5 years, 349 days |
- ^ This column names only the chief minister's party. The state government he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.
Timeline
See also
References
- ^ The following are examples of the use of Menteri Besar in
- State media: "Badrul Hisham To Be Referred to Rights Committee After Sarawak Election: MB". Bernama. 12 April 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- Newspapers: Lim, Louisa (9 April 2011). "That Effing Show: New twist to comedy". The Star (Malaysia). Archived from the original on 10 April 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- Internet news: Spykerman, Neville (8 July 2010). "Khalid remains Selangor Pakatan chief, says Anwar". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- "Why Old Timers in Opposition Have Not Stepped Down, Asks Shafie". Bernama. 9 April 2011. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- Plural form: "Najib Chairs 108th Meeting Of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers". Bernama. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ^ Examples of the use of Chief Minister in place of Menteri Besar by non-local media:
- "Cleric: Women's Sexy Clothing Distracting Muslim Men From Sleep, Prayers". Fox News. 31 October 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- Brown, Kevin (23 August 2010). "Malaysia looks to ancient alternative currency – gold". Financial Times. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ^ Cabinet, Constitution, and Inter-Government Relation Division
- ^ "Laws of Sarawak - Chapter 68" (PDF). Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "State of Sabah - Legislative Assembly (Remuneration)" (PDF). Retrieved 28 September 2022.