Government of Perlis

Government of Perlis
Country Malaysia
Website www.perlis.gov.my
Legislative branch
Legislature Perlis State Legislative Assembly
Meeting place Perlis State Assembly Complex
Executive branch
Main organ Executive Council of Perlis
Leader Menteri Besar of Perlis
Appointer Raja of Perlis
Meeting place Perlis State Government Offices Complex
Judicial branch
Court Kangar High Court

The Government of Perlis refers to the state government of the state of Perlis. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution of the State of Perlis (Undang-undang Tubuh Kerajaan Negeri Perlis).

In modern Malaysian use, the term "government" refers broadly to the cabinet (formally the Executive Council of Perlis) of the day, elected from the Perlis State Legislative Assembly and the non-political staff within each state department or agency – that is, the civil and public services. The civil service that manages and delivers government policies, programs, and services is called the Perlis Public Service.

The state of Perlis, like all Malaysian states, is governed by a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy with a unicameral legislatureβ€”the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, which operates in the Westminster system of government. The political party or coalition that wins the largest number of seats in the legislature normally forms the government, and the party's leader becomes Menteri Besar of the state, i.e., the head of the government.

Legislative powers

The legislative powers in the state however, lie with the Perlis State Legislative Assembly. Its government resembles that of the other Malaysian states. The capital of the state is Kangar, where the Perlis State Assembly Building is located. Government is conducted after the Westminster model.

The Legislative Assembly consists of 15 members, elected first past the post (FPTP) from single-member constituencies. The current Legislature is the 13th, since 1959. The last election was held on 5 May 2013, and returned a majority parliament controlled by the Barisan Nasional.

Executive powers

Executive Council of Perlis

Almost always made up of members of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, the Executive Council of Perlis (Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri Perlis) 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 different portfolios between the federal and state governments.

The Raja of Perlis serve as constitutional and ceremonial head of state of Perlis. Although the Raja is technically the most powerful person in Perlis, he is in reality a figurehead whose actions are restricted by custom and constitutional convention. The government is therefore headed by the Menteri Besar. The Menteri Besar is normally a member of the Legislative Assembly, and draws all the members of the Executive Council from among the members of the Legislative Assembly. Most executive councillors are the chairman of a committee, but this is not always the case.

The executive powers in the state are vested in the monarch and are exercised by the Menteri Besar of Perlis and the Executive Council, who are responsible to the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, advising the Raja on how to exercise the Royal Prerogative and other executive powers. In the construct of constitutional monarchy and responsible government, the executive councillors advice tendered is typically binding, though it is important to note that, despite appearances of the contrary, the Royal Prerogative belongs to the Crown, not to any of the executive councillors.

As at the federal level the most important Executive Council post after that of the leader is Executive Councillor in charge of Finance. Today the next most powerful position is certainly the health portfolio which has a vast budget and is of central political importance. Other powerful portfolios include Education and Security.

Current Executive Council

The current Executive Council has been in place since 15 May 2013, following the 5 May 2013 Perlis state election. Resulted in Azlan Man forming government for the first time. Members are listed in order of precedence.

Perlis State Executive Council[1]
(2013–18)
Monarch
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin
Executive Councillors
Portfolio Committee Chairman Party Constituency

Menteri Besar

  • Administration
  • Finance
  • Investment
  • International Trade
  • Economic Planning
  • Industry Development
  • Land Affairs
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Security
  • Public Security
  • International Relation
  • Cross Border Cooperation
  • Information
 Azlan Man UMNO Pauh
  • Domestic Trade
  • Co-operatives
  • Consumerism
  • Transport
  • Regional Development
  • Corridor Development
  • New Growth Area Development
  • New Town Development
 Sabry Ahmad UMNO Santan
  • Agriculture
  • Agro-based Industry
  • Plantation Industries
  • Commodities
  • Biotechnology
  • Green Technology
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Ahmad Bakri Ali UMNO Kayang
  • Youth
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Culture
  • Arts
  • Heritage
 Abdul Jamil Saad UMNO Sena
  • Natural Resources
  • Environment
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Innovation
  • Information and Communication Technology Development
  • Corporate Communication
  • Public Complaints
  • Government Governance
  • Special Tasks
 Mat Rawi Kassim UMNO Beseri
  • Infrastructure
  • Public Amenities
  • Rural Development
  • Poverty Eradication
  • Health
 Jafperi Othman UMNO Guar Sanji
  • Islamic Affairs
  • Human Resources Development
 Khairi Hasan UMNO Mata Ayer
  • Housing
  • Local Government
  • Town Service
  • Hawker and Small Trader Development
 Mat Hassan UMNO Kuala Perlis
  • Women Development
  • Family Development
  • Community Development
  • Community Welfare
  • Unity
 Rela Ahmad UMNO Bintong
Ex officio members
Role Member N/A
State Secretary Ahmad Zamri Khairuddin
State Legal Advisor Wan Jeffry Kassim
State Financial Officer Muhammad Ismail
State Legislative Assembly Secretary
State Executive Council Secretary		 Norazlan Yahaya

Departments

Subject to State List and Concurrent List

Subject to Federal List

Statutory bodies

Subject to State List and Concurrent List

Subject to Federal List

See also

References

  1. ↑ Perlis State Government: EXCO
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