Selangor State Executive Council
Executive branch of State Government of Selangor, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Selangor State Executive Council (Malay: Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri Selangor; abbrev: EXCO/MMKN) forms the executive branch of the state government of Selangor, Malaysia. It comprises the Menteri Besar, appointed by the Sultan on the basis that he is likely to command the confidence of the majority of members of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, and a minimum of four up to a maximum of ten members of the State Legislative Assembly. Additionally, the State Secretary, State Legal Adviser and State Financial Officer are civil servants who serve as ex officio members.
Members are nominated by the Menteri Besar and appointed by the Sultan. The State Executive Council has no ministries, but instead a number of standing committees that members chair; each one overseeing specific state government departments and agencies.
Selangor State Executive Council | |
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2023-present | |
Date formed | 21 August 2023 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Sharafuddin |
Head of government | Amirudin Shari |
Total no. of members | 11 |
Member parties | Pakatan Harapan (PH)
Barisan Nasional (BN) |
Status in legislature | Majority government 34 / 56 |
Opposition party | Perikatan Nasional (PN)
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Opposition leader | Mohamed Azmin Ali |
History | |
Election(s) | 2023 Selangor state election |
Legislature term(s) | 15th |
Budget(s) | 2024 |
Predecessor | Amirudin I EXCO |
It is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Malaysia, while being smaller in size. As federal and state responsibilities vary, there are a number of portfolios that differ between the federal and state governments.