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.

Kedah State Executive Council
2023–present
Date formed	14 August 2023
People and organisations
Head of state	Sallehuddin
Head of government	Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (PN–PAS)
Total no. of members	11
Member parties	Perikatan Nasional (PN) government Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) Malaysian People' Movement Party (GERAKAN)
Status in legislature	Coalition government 33 / 36
Opposition parties	Pakatan Harapan (PH) People's Justice Party (PKR) Democratic Action Party (DAP)
Opposition leader	TBA
History
Legislature term(s)	15th Malaysian Parliament

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.