The Perlis State Executive Council is the executive authority of the Government of Perlis, Malaysia. It is composed of the Menteri Besar, who is appointed by the Raja on the basis that he commands the confidence of the majority in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, along with several Members of the Assembly, the State Secretary, the State Legal Adviser and the State Financial Officer.

In both structure and function, the Council is comparable to the Cabinet of Malaysia, albeit on a smaller scale. As the division of responsibilities differs between the federal and state levels, certain portfolios held by the Council differ from those at the federal level. Due to the relatively small size of the Assembly, the Council is smaller than those in other states, comprising only 5 members, compared to the 11 members typically found in other state executive councils.

Members of the Council are selected by the Menteri Besar and formally appointed by the Raja. Unlike the federal government, the Council does not operate through ministries. Instead, it functions through a system of committees, each responsible for overseeing specific portfolios. Members of the Council customarily serve as the chairpersons of their respective committees.

Lists of full members

Abu Bakar EXCO (since 2025)

PN (5)
BERSATU (5)

Members since 28 December 2025 has been :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Abu Bakar Hamzah (Menteri Besar)Administration and Finance Economic Planning and Industrial Development Land and Natural Resources Tourism, Arts and Culture Facilities and Infrastructure Security and Border RelationsBERSATUKuala Perlis28 December 2025Incumbent
Izizam IbrahimIslamic Religion Affairs Housing and Local Government Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Human Resource DevelopmentBERSATUTiti Tinggi8 January 2026Incumbent
Marzita MansorWomen, Family and Community Development Education Social Unity Welfare and Poverty EradicationBERSATUSena8 January 2026Incumbent
Megat Hashirat HassanAgriculture Health Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives EnvironmentBERSATUPauh8 January 2026Incumbent
Wan Zikri Afthar IshakYouth and Sports Information and Digital Transport Science, Technology and InnovationBERSATUTambun Tulang8 January 2026Incumbent

Former members

Mohd Shukri EXCO (2022–2025)

PN (9)
PAS (6) BERSATU (3)

Members from 22 November 2022 to 25 December 2025 :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Mohd Shukri Ramli (Menteri Besar)Administration and Finance Investment and International Trade Economic Planning and Industrial Development Land and Natural Resources Security and Public Order Development of New Growth Centre (2022–2023)PASSanglang22 November 202225 December 2025
Razali SaadAgriculture and Agro-based Industries Plantation Industries and Commodities Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (2023–2025) Rural Development (2022–2024) Poverty Eradication (2022–2023)PASSimpang Empat25 November 202225 December 2025
Fakhrul Anwar IsmailHousing and Local Government Hawker and Small Traders Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Entrepreneur Development, Small and Medium IndustriesPASBintong25 November 202216 November 2023
Asrul Aimran Abd JalilHousing and Local Government Information and Digital (2024–2025) Human Resource Development (2023–2024) Poverty Eradication (2023–2024)PASKayang16 November 202325 December 2025
Wan Badariah Wan SaadWomen, Family and Community Development Social Unity (2024–2025) Environment (2024–2025) Tourism (2023–2024) Welfare (2023–2024) Disaster Relief (2022–2023) Culture, Arts and Heritage (2023–2024)PASMata Ayer25 November 202225 December 2025
Mohammad Azmir AzizanIslamic Religion Affairs Education Youth and Sports (2022–2023) Human Resource Development (2022–2023; 2024–2025) Information (2023–2024) Non-Government Organisations (2023–2024) Halal Industry (2023–2024)PASSantan25 November 202225 December 2025
Mohd Ridzuan HashimYouth and Sports Science, Technology and InnovationPASGuar Sanji25 November 202425 December 2025
Izizam IbrahimFacilities and Infrastructure Transport Border Relations and Cooperation Integrated Coordination and Public Complaint (2022–2024)BERSATUTiti Tinggi25 November 202225 December 2025
Megat Hashirat HassanScience, Technology and Innovation Environment Biotechnology and Green Technology Social Unity Health Information Technology and Communication (2022–2023) Disaster Relief (2023–2024)BERSATUPauh25 November 202225 November 2024
Wan Zikri Afthar IshakYouth and Sports Hawker and Small Traders Entrepreneur Development, Small and Medium Industries Development of New Growth Centre Creative EconomyBERSATUTambun Tulang16 November 202325 November 2024
Abu Bakar HamzahTourism Culture, Arts and Heritage Rural DevelopmentBERSATUKuala Perlis25 November 202425 December 2025
Marzita MansorWelfare Health Entrepreneur Development Small and Medium IndustriesBERSATUSena25 November 202425 December 2025

Azlan II EXCO (2018–2022)

BN (9)
UMNO (8) MCA (1)

Members from 24 May 2018 to 22 November 2022 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Azlan Man (Menteri Besar)Administration and Finance International Trade and Investment Economic Planning and Industrial Development Land Affairs Security and Public OrderUMNOBintong24 May 201822 November 2022
Asmaiza AhmadRural Development and Poverty Eradication Development of New Growth Centre Tourism Culture, Art and HeritageUMNOChuping13 June 201822 November 2022
Nurulhisham YaakobAgriculture and Agro-based Industry Plantation Industries and Commodities Unified Enforcement Coordination Public ComplaintUMNOSimpang Empat13 June 201822 November 2022
Azizan SulaimanHousing and Local Government Hawkers and Small Business Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Entrepreneurial Development and Small-Medium IndustriesUMNOSantan13 June 201822 November 2022
Hamizan HassanUtilities and Public Facilities Transportation Youth and Sports Non-governmental OrganisationsUMNOKayang13 June 201822 November 2022
Rozaini RaisIslamic Affairs Welfare and Disaster Assistance Relations and Boundary CooperationUMNOBeseri13 June 201822 November 2022
Rozieana AhmadEducation Human Resources Science, Technology and Innovation Information and Communication TechnologyUMNOPauh13 June 201822 November 2022
Siti Berenee YahayaWomen, Family and Community Development Community Unity Special TasksUMNOMata Ayer13 June 201822 November 2022
Teh Chai AanNatural Resources and Environment Biotechnology and Green Technology HealthMCATiti Tinggi13 June 201822 November 2022

Azlan I EXCO (2013–2018)

BN (11)
UMNO (11)

Members from 15 May 2013 to 24 May 2018 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Azlan Man (Menteri Besar)Administration and Finance International Investment and Trade Land Affairs Lower and Higher Education Public Safety and Order International Cooperation and Boundary Cooperation InformationUMNOPauh15 May 201324 May 2018
Sabry AhmadDomestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Transport Development of Region, Corridor, New Growth Areas and New TownUMNOSantan15 May 201312 May 2017
Asmaiza AhmadUMNOChuping12 May 201724 May 2018
Ahmad Bakri AliAgriculture and Agro-based Industry Plantation Industries and Commodities Biotechnology and Green Technology Entrepreneurial Development and Small Medium IndustriesUMNOKayang15 May 201324 May 2018
Abdul Jamil SaadYouth and Sports Tourism Culture, Art and HeritageUMNOSena15 May 201324 May 2018
Mat Rawi KassimNatural Resources and Environment Science, Technology and Innovation Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Corporate Communication Public Complaints Governance Special DutiesUMNOBeseri15 May 201324 May 2018
Jafperi OsmanPublic Facilities and Utilities Rural Development and Poverty Eradication HealthUMNOGuar Sanji15 May 201312 May 2017
Nurulhisham YaakobUMNOSimpang Empat12 May 201724 May 2018
Khairi HasanIslamic Affairs Human Resources DevelopmentUMNOMata Ayer15 May 201324 May 2018
Mat HassanHousing Local Government Municipal Services Hawkers and Small Business DevelopmentUMNOKuala Perlis15 May 201324 May 2018
Rela AhmadWomen, Family and Community Development Community Care Community UnityUMNOBintong15 May 201324 May 2018

Md Isa EXCO (2008–2013)

BN (12)
UMNO (11) MCA (1)

Members from 2008 to 2013 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Md Isa Sabu (Menteri Besar)UMNOBintong20082013
Syed Razlan Putra JamalullailInvestment Trade Industry International Relations (2011–2013)UMNOPauh20082013
Sabri AhmadAgriculture Agro-Based Industry Cooperative Development (2011–2013)UMNOSantan20082013
Ahmad Bakri AliTourism Health Rural Development (2011–2013)UMNOKayang20082013
Abdul Jamil SaadYouth Sports Culture Arts (2008–2011) Human Resources (2008–2011) Unity (2008–2011)UMNOSena20082013
Mat Rawi KassimLand Forestry Environment Enforcement Consumerism (2011–2013)UMNOBeseri20082013
Jafperi OthmanIslam Religion Hadhari Development (2008–2011) Hadhari (2011–2013) Sunnah Development (2011–2013)UMNOGuar Sanji20082013
Mansor JusohWomen's Affairs Welfare Consumer AffairsUMNOChuping20112013
Yip Sun OnnHousing Local Government New TownsMCATiti Tinggi20082011
Por Choo ChorHousing Local GovernmentMCAIndera Kayangan20112013

Shahidan Kassim III EXCO (2004–2008)

BN (11)
UMNO (10) MCA (1)

Members from 2004 to 2008 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Shahidan Kassim (Menteri Besar)

Shahidan Kassim II EXCO (1999–2004)

Members

BN (11)
UMNO (10) MCA (1)

Members from 1999 to 2004 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Shahidan Kassim (Menteri Besar)Youth and Sports Education Administration Finance UnityUMNOTambun Tulang19992004
Ishak ArshadIslam Religion Agriculture ConsumerismUMNOMata Ayer19992004
Yazid MatInvestment IndustryUMNOChuping19992004
Khor Liang TeeLocal GovernmentMCAIndera Kayangan19992004
Md Isa SabuTourism EnvironmentUMNOBintong19992004
Mohd Hadzi NordinLandUMNOKayang19992004

Deputy members

BN (11)
UMNO (10) MCA (1)

Deputy members from 1999 to 2004 were :

NamePortfolioPartyConstituencyTerm startTerm end
Zahari Zainul AbidinYouth and Sports Education Administration Finance UnityUMNOBeseri19992004
Sulaiman Ismail (Acting State Director of Education)Not suitable19992004
Abdul Latif Omar (State Secretary)19992004
Abu Bakar IsmailIslam Religion Agriculture ConsumerismUMNOPauh19992004
Abu Bakar SaadInvestment IndustryUMNOKuala Perlis19992004
Zahari BakarLocal GovernmentUMNOSimpang Empat19992004
Loh Yoon FooTourism EnvironmentMCATiti Tinggi19992004
Azihani AliLandUMNOSena19992004

Ex officio members

PositionOffice bearer
State SecretaryNoor Azman Abdul Rahman
State Legal AdvisorYang Zaimey Yang Ghazali
State Financial OfficerShaharuddin Sarwan

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