Penang State Executive Council

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Penang State Executive Council
Flag of Penang.svg
2023–present
Chow Kon Yeow CM of Penang.jpg
Date formed13 August 2023
People and organisations
Head of state Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak
Head of government Chow Kon Yeow
(PHDAP)
Total no. of members11
Member parties
Status in legislature Coalition government
29 / 40
Opposition parties
Opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff
(PNPAS)
History
Legislature term15th Penang State Legislative Assembly

The Penang State Executive Council is the executive branch of the Penang state government. It is headed by the chief minister, who is appointed by the governor, Penang's head of state. The council also comprises between four and ten other members of the Penang State Legislative Assembly, along with ex officio civil servants namely the state secretary, the state legal adviser and the state financial officer. [1]

Contents

While smaller in size, the Penang State Executive Council is similar in structure and function to the Malaysian federal cabinet. Federal and state responsibilities vary, resulting in portfolios that vary between the two levels of government. The Executive Council is collectively accountable to the Penang State Legislative Assembly. [1]

Structure of government

Appointment of the executive

The chief minister, as Penang's head of government, must be appointed by the governor of Penang (Malay: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang) on the basis that the former commands the confidence of a majority of the state assemblymen in the Penang State Legislative Assembly. [1] On the advice of the chief minister, the governor shall form the Penang State Executive Council by appointing "not more than ten nor less than four other members" from among the state assemblymen.

Aside from the Executive Council, the governor shall also appoint another three executive officers, namely the state secretary, the state legal adviser and the state financial officer.

These officers retain the right to participate in the proceedings of the Executive Council and may be appointed to any of the committees in the council. However, they are not permitted to vote in the Executive Council or within any of the committees. [1]

Before exercising the duties of the executive office, an incoming member of the Executive Council must take and subscribe the Oath of Office and Allegiance in the presence of the governor. The Oath of Office and Allegiance reads as follows.

I, [name], having been appointed to the office of [name of office], do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will faithfully discharge the duties of that office to the best of my ability, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of Penang, and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the State of Penang. [1]

In addition, every incoming member of the Executive Council, plus the state secretary, the state legal adviser and the state financial officer, must also take and subscribe the Oath of Secrecy before the governor. The Oath of Secrecy is as follows.

I, [name], do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as a member of the Executive Council of the State of Penang except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as such or may be specially permitted by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri. [1]

Vacation of office

Any member of the Penang State Executive Council, apart from the chief minister, shall hold office at the governor's pleasure, but may at any time resign from his or her position. [1] If the chief minister ceases to command the confidence of the majority of the state assemblymen in the Penang State Legislative Assembly, the chief minister shall tender the resignation of the entire Executive Council. However, in this particular circumstance, the chief minister also reserves the option to advise the governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly, thus paving the way for fresh state-level election. Aside from that, the Executive Council ceases to exist upon the vacancy of the Office of the chief minister, unless the vacancy arises while the Legislative Assembly is dissolved.

Lists of full members

Chow Kon Yeow II EXCO (2023–present)

  PH (10)  BN (1)

Members since 13 August 2023 have been : [2]

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Chow Kon Yeow MP (Chief Minister)
  • Finance
  • Economic Development
  • Land
  • Communications
PH (DAP) Padang Kota 13 August 2023Incumbent
Mohamad Abdul Hamid (Deputy Chief Minister I)
  • Islamic Development
  • Education
  • National Unity
PH (PKR) Batu Maung 16 August 2023
Jagdeep Singh Deo (Deputy Chief Minister II)
  • Human Capital Development
  • Science and Technology
PH (DAP) Datok Keramat
Wong Hon Wai
  • Tourism
  • Creative Economy
Paya Terubong
Zairil Khir Johari
  • Infrastructure
  • Transport
  • Digital Development
Tanjong Bunga
Lim Siew Khim
  • Social Development
  • Welfare
  • Non-Islamic Religious Affairs
Sungai Pinang
Daniel Gooi Zi Sen
  • Youth
  • Sports
  • Health
Padang Lalang
Jason H'ng Mooi Lye
  • Local Government
  • Town & Country Planning
Jawi
Sundarajoo Somu
  • Housing
  • Environment
Perai
Fahmi Zainol
  • Agrotechnology & Food Security
  • Cooperative Development
PH (PKR) Pantai Jerejak
Rashidi Zinol
  • Trade and Entrepreneurial Development
  • Rural Development
BN (UMNO) Sungai Acheh

Ex officio members

The state secretary, the state legal adviser and the state financial officer are the ex officio members of the Executive Council.

NamePositionNote
Haji Zulkifli LongState Secretary [3]
Wan Nor SakinaState Legal Adviser [4]
Zabidah SafarState Financial Officer [5]

Former membership

Chow Kon Yeow I EXCO (2018–2023)

  PH (11)

Members from 14 May 2018 to 13 August 2023 were : [6]

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Chow Kon Yeow MP (Chief Minister)
  • Land Affairs and Development
  • Communication
DAP Padang Kota 14 May 201813 August 2023
Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman (Deputy Chief Minister I)
  • Cooperative
  • Islamic Affairs
  • Community Empowerment
PKR Pinang Tunggal 16 May 201813 August 2023
Ramasamy Palanisamy (Deputy Chief Minister II)
  • Education
  • Human Capital Development
DAP Perai 16 May 201813 August 2023
Jagdeep Singh Deo
  • Local Government
  • Housing
  • Urban and Rural Planning
Datok Keramat 16 May 201813 August 2023
Zairil Khir Johari
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation
Tanjong Bunga 16 May 201813 August 2023
Abdul Halim Hussain
  • Trade and Industry
  • Entrepreneurial Development
PKR Batu Maung 16 May 201813 August 2023
Dr. Afif Bahardin
  • Agriculture
  • Agro-based Industries
  • Rural Development
  • Health
Seberang Jaya 16 May 20184 March 2020
Norlela Ariffin Penanti 12 March 202013 August 2023
Phee Boon Poh
  • Welfare
  • Environment
DAP Sungai Puyu 16 May 201813 August 2023
Chong Eng
  • Social Development
  • Non-Islamic Religious Affairs
Padang Lalang 16 May 201813 August 2023
Yeoh Soon Hin
  • Tourism
  • Creative Economy
Paya Terubong 16 May 201813 August 2023
Soon Lip Chee
  • Youth
  • Sports
Bagan Jermal 16 May 201813 August 2023

Lim Guan Eng II EXCO (2013–2018)

  DAP (8)   PKR (3)

Members from 2013 to 2018 were : [7]

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Lim Guan Eng (Chief Minister)
  • Land Affairs and Land Development
  • Information
  • Heritage & Non-Islamic Religious Affairs
DAP Air Putih 9 May 20132018
Mohd Rashid Hasnon (Deputy Chief Minister I)
  • Industrial Development
  • International Trade
  • Cooperatives and Community Relations
  • Entrepreneur Development
PKR Pantai Jerejak 9 May 20132018
Ramasamy Palanisamy (Deputy Chief Minister II)
  • State Economic Planning
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Science, Technology and Innovation
DAP Perai 9 May 20132018
Chow Kon Yeow
  • Local Government
  • Traffic Management
  • Flood Mitigation
DAP Padang Kota 9 May 20132018
Lim Hock Seng
  • Public Works
  • Utilities (Energy, Water and Telecom)
  • Transport (Air, Sea and Train)
DAP Bagan Jermal 9 May 20132018
Law Heng Kiang
  • Tourism Development
  • Culture
DAP Batu Lancang 9 May 20132018
Phee Boon Poh
  • Welfare
  • Caring Society
  • Environment
DAP Sungai Puyu 9 May 20132018
Jagdeep Singh Deo
  • Town
  • Rural Planning
  • Housing
DAP Datok Keramat 9 May 20132018
Chong Eng
  • Youth and Sports
  • Women, Family
  • Community Development
  • Arts
DAP Padang Lalang 9 May 20132018
Abdul Malik Abul Kassim
  • Religious Affairs
  • Domestic Trade
  • Consumer Affairs
PKR Batu Maung 9 May 20132018
Dr. Afif Bahardin
  • Agriculture & Agro-Based Industry
  • Rural Development
  • Health
PKR Seberang Jaya 9 May 20132018

Lim Guan Eng I EXCO (2008–2013)

  DAP (8)   PKR (3)

Members from 2008 to 2013 were : [8]

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Lim Guan Eng (Chief Minister)
  • Industrial Development
  • International Trade
  • Land Affairs
  • Land Development
DAP Air Putih 13 March 20088 May 2013
Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin (Deputy Chief Minister I)
  • Religious Affairs
  • Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development
  • Information
  • Community Relations
PKR Penanti 13 March 20082009
Mansor Othman (Deputy Chief Minister I) PKR Penanti 20098 May 2013
Ramasamy Palanisamy (Deputy Chief Minister II)
  • State Economic Planning
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Science, Technology and Innovation.
DAP Perai 13 March 20088 May 2013
Chow Kon Yeow
  • Local Government
  • Traffic Management
  • Environment
DAP Padang Kota 13 March 20088 May 2013
Lim Hock Seng
  • Public Works
  • Utilities (Energy, Water and Telecom)
  • Transport (Air, Sea and Train)
DAP Bagan Jermal 13 March 20088 May 2013
Law Heng Kiang
  • Tourism Development
  • Culture
  • Arts
  • Heritage
DAP Batu Lancang 13 March 20088 May 2013
Phee Boon Poh
  • Health
  • Welfare
  • Caring Society
DAP Sungai Puyu 13 March 20088 May 2013
Wong Hon Wai
  • Housing
  • Urban
  • Rural Planning
DAP Air Itam 13 March 20088 May 2013
Ong Kok Fooi
  • Youth and Sports
  • Women, Family and Community Development
DAP Berapit 13 March 20088 May 2013
Abdul Malik Abul Kassim
  • Domestic Trade
  • Consumer Affairs
PKR Batu Maung 13 March 20088 May 2013
Law Choo Kiang
  • Agriculture
  • Agro-based Industries
  • Rural Development
  • Flood Mitigation
PKR Bukit Tambun 13 March 20088 May 2013

Koh Tsu Koon IV EXCO (2004–2008)

  BN (11)

Members from 2004 to 2008 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Koh Tsu Koon (Chief Minister)
Gerakan Tanjong Bunga 20042008
Abdul Rashid Abdullah (Deputy Chief Minister)
UMNO Sungai Bakap 20042008
Teng Hock Nan
Gerakan Pulau Tikus 20042008
Toh Kin Woon
Gerakan Machang Bubok 20042008
Teng Chang Yeow
Gerakan Padang Kota 20042008
Azhar Ibrahim
UMNO Penaga 20042008
Jahara Hamid
UMNO Telok Ayer Tawar 20042008
Syed Amerruddin Syed Ahmad
UMNO Bayan Lepas 20042008
Koay Kar Huah
MCA Seri Delima 20042008
Lau Chiek Tuan
MCA Berapit 20042008
Subbaiyah Palaniappan
MIC Bagan Dalam 20042008

Koh Tsu Koon III EXCO (1999–2004)

  BN (11)

Members from 1999 to 2004 were : [9] [10]

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Koh Tsu Koon (Chief Minister)
Gerakan Tanjong Bunga 19992004
Hilmi Yahaya (Deputy Chief Minister)
  • Religion
  • Land Affairs
  • Planning and Coordination of Development Programmes
UMNO Telok Bahang 19992004
Kee Phaik Cheen
  • Tourism, Culture, Arts
  • Women Development
Gerakan Batu Uban 19992004
Toh Kin Woon
  • Economic Planning
  • Education
  • Human Development
Gerakan Machang Bubok 19992004
Teng Hock Nan
  • Local Government
  • Environment
  • Traffic Management
Gerakan Kebun Bunga 19992004
Abdul Rashid Abdullah
  • Housing
  • Entrepreneur
  • Cooperative Development
UMNO Sungai Acheh 19992004
Azhar Ibrahim
  • Agriculture
  • Fisheries
  • Rural Development
UMNO Penaga 19992004
Jahara Hamid
  • Youth and Sports
  • Information
  • National Unity
UMNO Telok Ayer Tawar 19992004
Koay Kar Huah
  • Works
  • Public Amenities
  • Transport
MCA Bukit Gelugor 19992004
Loh Hock Hun
  • Trade
  • Commerce
  • Consumer Affairs
MCA Paya Terubong 19992004
Rajapathy Kuppusamy
  • Health
  • Welfare
  • Caring Society
MIC Perai 19992004

Koh Tsu Koon II EXCO (1995–1999)

  BN (11)

Members from 1995 to 1999 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Koh Tsu Koon (Chief Minister)
Gerakan Tanjong Bunga 19951999

Koh Tsu Koon I EXCO (1990–1995)

  BN (9)

Members from 1990 to 1995 were : [11]

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Koh Tsu Koon (Chief Minister)
Gerakan Tanjong Bunga 19901995
Ibrahim Saad (Deputy Chief Minister)
  • Land Development
  • Industrial Planning
UMNO Seberang Jaya 19901995
Goh Cheng Teik
  • Local Government
  • New Villages Development
Gerakan Sungai Bakap 19901995
Zakaria Bakar
  • Housing
  • Environment
UMNO Ara Rendang 19901995
Kee Phaik Cheen
  • Tourism
  • Youth
  • Sports
  • Welfare
Gerakan Batu Uban 19901995
Yahaya Abdul Hamid
  • Agriculture
  • Rural Development
UMNO Pinang Tunggal 19901995
Kang Chin Seng
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Human Resources Development
Gerakan Sungai Pinang 19901995
Ibrahim Yaakob
  • Religious Affairs
  • Education
  • Culture
  • Health
UMNO Sungai Acheh 19901995
Hilmi Yahaya
  • Infrastructure
  • Public Utilities
UMNO Telok Bahang 19901995

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