The Perlis State Executive Council is the executive authority of the Government of Perlis, Malaysia. The Council comprises the Menteri Besar, appointed by the Raja on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, a number of members made up of members of the Assembly, the State Secretary, the State Legal Adviser and the State Financial Officer.
Perlis State Executive Council | |
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| 2022–present | |
| Date formed | 22 November 2022 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail |
| Head of government | Mohd Shukri Ramli (PN–PAS) |
| Total no. of members | 8 |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Coalition government 14 / 15 |
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| Opposition leader | Gan Ay Ling (PH–PKR) |
| History | |
| Legislature term | 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. The Perlis State Executive Council is smaller compared to the ones in other states due to the smaller State Assembly. There are only 8 members instead of the 11 members in other states.
Members of the Council are selected by the Menteri Besar, appointed by the Raja. The Council has no ministry, but instead a number of committees; each committee will take care of certain state affairs, activities and departments. Members of the Council are always the chair of a committee.