# 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, (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)

* PN (11)
* PAS (7)
* BERSATU (3)
* GERAKAN (1)
Members since 14 August 2023 have been :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (Menteri Besar) | State Planner Land Affairs, Minerals and Geosciences Earth Products Finance Government-Link Companies (GLCs) State Economic Action Council Kedah Development 2035 External Cooperations | PAS | Jeneri | 14 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Siti Aishah Ghazali | Rural Development Poverty Human Development | PAS | Merbau Pulas | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Mohd Azam Abd Samat | Education Religious Affairs Communications | PAS | Sungai Limau | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Haim Hilman Abdullah | Industry and Investment Higher Education Science, Technology and Innovation | PAS | Jitra | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Mohamad Yusoff Zakaria | Public Works Natural Resources Water Supply Environment | PAS | Kuala Nerang | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Mansor Zakaria | Housing Local Government Health | PAS | Kuala Ketil | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Muhamad Radhi Mat Din | Consumerism Living Costs Youth and Sports | PAS | Alor Mengkudu | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Halimaton Shaadiah Saad | Women, Family and Society Wellness Unity | BERSATU | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Dzowahir Ab Ghani | Agriculture Plantation Transportation | BERSATU | Suka Menanti | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Mohd Salleh Saidin | Tourism Culture Entrepreneurship | BERSATU | Kubang Rotan | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |
| Wong Chia Zhen | Human Resources Chinese, Indian and Siamese Affairs Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) | GERAKAN | Kulim | 21 August 2023 | Incumbent |

### Ex officio members

| Position | Name |
| State Secretary | Norizan Khazali |
| State Legal Advisor | Nik Azhan Hakim Nik Mahmood |
| State Financial Officer | Khairol Anuar Syed Abidin |

## Former compositions
### Muhammad Sanusi I EXCO (2020–2023)

* PN (11)
* PAS (6)
* BERSATU (5)
Members from 17 May 2020 to 14 August 2023 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (Menteri Besar) | Economic Planning State Land Affairs Land Revenue Natural Resources Government-linked Companies (GLCs) | PAS | Jeneri | 17 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail MP | Industries and Investment Energy, Science and Technology and Innovation Higher Education | BERSATU | Guar Chempedak | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Mohd Hayati Othman | Health Local Government | PAS | Tokai | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Halimaton Shaadiah Saad | Women, Family and Community Development Welfare | BERSATU | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Siti Aishah Ghazali | Rural and Human Development Poverty Eradication | PAS | Merbau Pulas | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Najmi Ahmad | Religion Education | PAS | Kupang | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Wan Romani Wan Salim | Information, Communications and Multimedia Human Resources | PAS | Bukit Pinang | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Mohd Firdaus Ahmad | Tourism, Arts and Culture Youth and Sports Entrepreneurship Development | BERSATU | Kuah | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Robert Ling Kui Ee | Housing Environment Chinese and Siamese Community Affairs | BERSATU | Sidam | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Azman Nasruddin MP | Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Transport Human Development Indian Affairs | BERSATU | Lunas | 20 May 2020 | 14 August 2023 |
| Mohamad Yusoff Zakaria | Public Works Energy Water Supply Resources Irrigation and Drainage | PAS | Kuala Nerang | 10 November 2022 | 14 August 2023 |

### Mukhriz II EXCO (2018–2020)

* PH (11)
* PKR (4)
* AMANAH (3)
* BERSATU (3)
* DAP (1)
Members from 22 May 2018 to 17 May 2020 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Mukhriz Mahathir (Menteri Besar) | State Economic Planner State Planner Land Affairs Land Revenue Affairs (August 2018–May 2020) Land Products and Natural Resources (May 2018–August 2018) State Action Council Finance (August 2018–May 2020) | BERSATU | Jitra | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Amiruddin Hamzah | Finance State-owned companies Industry and Investment Religion | BERSATU | Anak Bukit | 22 May 2018 | 1 August 2018 |
| Mohd Firdaus Ahmad | Information Communication and Multimedia Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) | BERSATU | Kuah | 1 August 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Ismail Salleh | Information (May 2018–August 2018) Health Rural Development Religion (August 2018–May 2020) State Government Related Companies (August 2018–May 2020) | AMANAH | Pengkalan Kundor | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Tan Kok Yew | Tourism (May 2018–August 2018) Industry and Investment (August 2018–May 2020) Local Government Housing | DAP | Derga | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Zamri Yusuf | Science, Innovation and Information Technology (May 2018–August 2018) Public Works Water Supply Water Resources and Energy | PKR | Suka Menanti | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Azman Nasrudin | Agriculture Agro-based Transport Human Development (May 2018–August 2018) Primary Industries (August 2018–May 2020) | PKR | Lunas | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Mohd Asmirul Anuar Aris | Youth and Sports Tourism (August 2018–May 2020) Arts, Culture and Heritage (May 2018–August 2018) Culture (August 2018–May 2020) Entrepreneur Development Non-Governmental Organisations (May 2018–August 2018) | AMANAH | Kubang Rotan | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Ooi Tze Min | Chinese Siamese Community Affairs Science and Technology, Climate Change (August 2018–May 2020) Human Resources (May 2018–August 2018) Environment | PKR | Bakar Arang | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Salmee Said | Education Communication and High Technology (May 2018–August 2018) Domestic Trade (May 2018–August 2018) Human Resources (August 2018–May 2020) | AMANAH | Kota Siputeh | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Summugam Rengasamy | Indian Community Affairs Unity Domestic Trade (August 2018–May 2020) Consumer Affairs Cooperative (May 2018–August 2018) | PKR | Bukit Selambau | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |
| Halimaton Shaadiah Saad | Women Development (May 2018–August 2018) Women, Family and Community Development (August 2018–May 2020) Social Welfare (May 2018–August 2018) Welfare (August 2018–May 2020) Poverty Eradication | BERSATU | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 22 May 2018 | 17 May 2020 |

### Ahmad Bashah I EXCO (2016–2018)

* BN (9)
* UMNO (8)
* MCA (1)
Members from 22 February 2016 to 10 May 2018 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah (Menteri Besar) | State Economic Planner State Planner Land Affairs Land Products and Natural Resources State Action Council Finance Government Owned Companies | UMNO | Bakar Bata | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail | Industry and Investment Domestic Trade Consumer Affairs Cooperatives Growth Triangle of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand (IMT-GT) | UMNO | Guar Chempedak | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Badrol Hisham Hashim | Housing Local Government Water Supply Water Resources and Energy | UMNO | Kuala Nerang | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid | Religion Tourism and Heritage Public Works | UMNO | Ayer Hangat | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Leong Yong Kong | Environment Chinese Indian and Siamese Community Affairs Health Unity | MCA | Gurun | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Aminuddin Omar | Youth and Sports Arts and Culture Human Development | UMNO | Jitra | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Mohd Tajudin Abdullah | Information Rural Development Poverty Eradication | UMNO | Belantek | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Norsabrina Mohd Noor | Science, Innovation and Information Technology Communication and High Technology Information Resources | UMNO | Bandar Baharu | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |
| Suraya Yaacob | Womens Development Agriculture and Agro-Based Development and Entrepreneurs Social Welfare | UMNO | Sungai Tiang | 22 February 2016 | 10 May 2018 |

### Mukhriz I EXCO (2013–2016)

* BN (9)
* UMNO (9)
* MCA (1)
Members from 15 May 2013 to 3 February 2016 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Mukhriz Mahathir (Menteri Besar) | State Economic Planner State Planner Land Affairs Earth (2013–2015) Land Products (2015–2016) Natural Resources State Action Council Finance State-Owned Companies | UMNO | Ayer Hitam | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Ku Abdul Rahman Ku Ismail | Industry and Investment Domestic Trade Consumer Affairs Co-operatives | UMNO | Guar Chempedak | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Suraya Yaacob | Women Development and Social Welfare (May 2013–2015) Women's Welfare (2015–February 2016) Agriculture Agro-Based Entrepreneur Development | UMNO | Sungai Tiang | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Tajul Urus Mat Zain | Education Transport Public Works (May 2013–2015) Housing (2015–February 2016) | UMNO | Tanjong Dawai | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Badrol Hisham Hashim | Local Government Water Supply Water Resources and Energy Housing (May 2013–2015) Human Development (May 2013–2015) Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) (2015–February 2016) | UMNO | Kuala Nerang | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Mohd Rawi Abdul Hamid | Religion Indian (May 2013–2015) Siamese Community Affairs Human Resources (May 2013–2015) Tourism Heritage (2015–February 2016) Public Works (2015–February 2016) | UMNO | Ayer Hangat | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Mohd Tajudin Abdullah | Information Rural Development Poverty Eradication | UMNO | Belantek | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Aminuddin Omar | Youth and Sports Arts and Culture Heritage (May 2013–2015) Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) (May 2013–2015) Human Development (2015–February 2016) | UMNO | Jitra | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Norsabrina Mohd Noor | Science, Innovation and Information Technology Communication and High Technology Information Resources (2015–February 2016) | UMNO | Bandar Baharu | 15 May 2013 | 22 February 2016 |
| Leong Yong Kong | Environment Chinese Community Affairs Indian (2015–February 2016) Heath Unity | MCA | Gurun | 2014 | 22 February 2016 |

### Azizan EXCO (2008–2013)

PAS (8) PKR (3)
Members from 2008 to 2013 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Azizan Abdul Razak (Menteri Besar) | Economic Planner Land Affairs Planner Products of the Earth Natural Resources State Action Council Security Religion Finance | PAS | Sungai Limau | 9 March 2008 | 6 May 2013 |
| Phahrolrazi Mohd Zawawi | Housing (2011–?) Local Government (2011–?) Rural Development (2008–?) Entrepreneur (2008–?) Public works Water Supply (2011–?) Water Resources (2011–?) Energy (2011–?) | PAS | Pengkalan Kundor | 12 March 2008 | 6 May 2013 |
| Mohamed Taulan Mat Rasul | Housing (2008–?) Local Government (2008–?) Religion (2009–?) Education (2009–?) Cooperatives (2009–?) Rural Development (2013) Poverty Eradication (2013) | PAS | Tokai | 12 March 2008 | 2013 |
| Amiruddin Hamzah | Industry and Investment (2008–2012) Agriculture Science and Innovation (2008–2012) Agro-Based Industry (2012–2013) Biotechnology (2012–2013) | PAS | Anak Bukit | 12 March 2008 | 6 May 2013 |
| Hamdan Mohamed Khalib | Youth and Sports Arts Heritage Culture | PAS | Tanjong Dawai | 12 March 2008 | 6 May 2013 |
| Abdullah Jusoh | Science Innovation Information Technology | PAS | Pantai Merdeka | 12 March 2008 | August 2009 |
| Abdul Ghani Ahmad | Information Entrepreneur Development | PAS | Ayer Hitam | March 2010 | 6 May 2013 |
| Ismail Salleh | Health (2008–2010) Information Technology (2010–2013) Communication (2010–2013) Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) Science and Innovation (2010–2013) Human Development (2008–2010) | PAS | Alor Mengkudu | 12 March 2008 | 6 May 2013 |
| Siti Ashah Ghazali | Woman Development Welfare | PAS | Merbau Pulas | 12 March 2008 | 6 May 2013 |
| Arumugam Vengatarakoo | Domestic Trade Consumer Affairs Siamese Community Affairs Unity, Plantations Workers Indian Community Affairs | PKR | Bukit Selambau | 12 March 2008 | April 2009 |
| Manikumar Subramaniam | Domestic Trade Consumer Affairs Siamese Community Affairs Unity, Plantations Workers Indian Community Affairs | PKR | Bukit Selambau | August 2009 | 6 May 2013 |
| Mohammad Radzhi Salleh | Tourism Community Development Human Resources | PKR | Lunas | 12 March 2008 | 26 August 2009 |
| Lim Soo Nee | Tourism Community Development Human Resources | PKR | Kulim | March 2010 | 6 May 2013 |
| Tan Wei Shu | Environment Chinese Community Affairs Human Resources Transport | PKR | Bakar Arang | 12 March 2008 | August 2009 |
| Tan Chow Kang | Environment Chinese Community Affairs Transport | PKR | Sidam | March 2010 | 6 May 2013 |

### Mahdzir EXCO (2005–2008)

* BN (11)
* UMNO (8)
* MCA (1)
* MIC (1)
* Gerakan (1)
Members from 2005 to 2008 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Mahdzir Khalid (Menteri Besar) | | UMNO | Pedu | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Othman Aziz | | UMNO | Ayer Hitam | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah | | UMNO | Bakar Bata | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Othman Ishak | | UMNO | Jitra | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Shuib Saedin | | UMNO | Pantai Merdeka | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Nawawi Ahmad | Works Energy Environment | UMNO | Kuah | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Azimi Daim | Education Information Technology (2005–2007) Communication and Multimedia (2005–2007) Human Development (2007–2008) | UMNO | Bandar Baharu | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Khalidah Adibah Ayob | | UMNO | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Chong Itt Chew | | MCA | Kota Darul Aman | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Fong Chok Gin | | Gerakan | Sidam | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |
| Saravanan Velia Udayar | | MIC | Bukit Selambau | 29 December 2005 | 2008 |

### Syed Razak II EXCO (2004–2005)

* BN (11)
* UMNO (8)
* MCA (1)
* MIC (1)
* Gerakan (1)
Members from 2004 to 2005 were :
| Name | Portfolio | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (Menteri Besar) | | UMNO | Kubang Rotan | 2004 | 2005 |
| Mahdzir Khalid | | UMNO | Pedu | 2004 | 2005 |
| Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah | | UMNO | Bakar Bata | 2004 | 2005 |
| Othman Ishak | | UMNO | Jitra | 2004 | 2005 |
| Shuib Saedin | | UMNO | Pantai Merdeka | 2004 | 2005 |
| Nawawi Ahmad | Culture, Arts and Tourism | UMNO | Kuah | 28 March 2004 | 29 December 2005 |
| Azimi Daim | Education | UMNO | Bandar Baharu | 28 March 2004 | 29 December 2005 |
| Khalidah Adibah Ayob | | UMNO | Bukit Kayu Hitam | 2004 | 2005 |
| Chong Itt Chew | | MCA | Kota Darul Aman | 2004 | 2005 |
| Fong Chok Gin | | Gerakan | Sidam | 2004 | 2005 |
| Saravanan Velia Udayar | | MIC | Bukit Selambau | 2004 | 2005 |

### Syed Razak I EXCO (1999–2004)

* BN (11)
* UMNO (8)
* MCA (1)
* MIC (1)
* Gerakan (1)
Members from 14 December 1999 to 2004 were :
| Name | Party | Constituency | Term start | Term end |
| Syed Razak Syed Zain Barakbah (Menteri Besar) | UMNO | Kubang Rotan | 11 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Zainol Md Isa | UMNO | Bayu | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Hassan Bulat | UMNO | Padang Mat Sirat | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Fadzil Hanafi | UMNO | Tanjung Seri | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Othman Ishak | UMNO | Jitra | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah | UMNO | Alor Merah | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Rosnah Majid | UMNO | Tanjung Dawai | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Othman Md Aji | UMNO | Bandar Baharu | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Beh Heng Seong | MCA | Gurun | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Saravanan Velia Udayar | MIC | Bukit Selambau | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |
| Fong Chok Gin | Gerakan | Sidam | 14 December 1999 | 2004 |