Dewan Undangan Negeri Kelantan
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The Kelantan State Assembly is the unicameral state legislature
of the Malaysian state of Kelantan
. It consists of 45 members representing single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, simultaneously with parliamentary
and other state assembly elections (collectively known as a general election
).
The State Assembly convenes in the capital, Kota Bharu
.
. The Speaker presides over debates in the Assembly.
The leader of the majority party or coalition in the Assembly is appointed Menteri Besar by the Sultan of Kelantan
. The person who assumes the role of Menteri Besar appoints the state's executive council, or EXCO (Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan), drawing from members of the Assembly.
Dewan Undangan Negeri
A state legislative assembly is the legislature of each of the 13 Malaysian states. Members of a state legislative assembly comprises elected representatives from single-member constituencies during state elections through the first-past-the-post system....
of the Malaysian state of Kelantan
Kelantan
Kelantan is a state of Malaysia. The capital and royal seat is Kota Bharu. The Arabic honorific of the state is Darul Naim, ....
. It consists of 45 members representing single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, simultaneously with parliamentary
Dewan Rakyat
The Dewan Rakyat is the lower house of the Parliament of Malaysia. All bills must usually be passed by both the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara , before they are given Royal Assent by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong...
and other state assembly elections (collectively known as a general election
Elections in Malaysia
Elections in Malaysia exist at two levels: national level and state level. National level elections are those for membership in the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of Parliament, while state level elections are for membership in the various State Legislative Assemblies...
).
The State Assembly convenes in the capital, Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia, is the state capital and Royal City of Kelantan. It is also the name of the territory in which Kota Bharu City is situated. The name means 'new city' or 'new castle/fort' in Malay. Kota Bharu is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia, and lies...
.
Role
The Kelantan State Assembly enacts legislation concerning matters in the State List and Joint List defined in the Federal ConstitutionConstitution of Malaysia
The Federal Constitution of Malaysia, which came into force in 1957, is the supreme law of Malaysia. The Federation was initially called the Federation of Malaya and it adopted its present name, Malaysia, when the States of Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined the Federation...
. The Speaker presides over debates in the Assembly.
The leader of the majority party or coalition in the Assembly is appointed Menteri Besar by the Sultan of Kelantan
Sultan of Kelantan
The Sultan of Kelantan is the constitutional head of Kelantan state in Malaysia. The current sultan, Muhammad V, is the 29th Sultan of Kelantan. He is the figurehead of Islam in the state and the source of all titles, honours and dignities of its people....
. The person who assumes the role of Menteri Besar appoints the state's executive council, or EXCO (Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan), drawing from members of the Assembly.
State EXCO
| Portfolio | EXCO | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Menteri Besar Land, Forestry and Natural Resources Committee Chairman |
Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat | ||
| Deputy Menteri Besar Public Administration, Land and Regional Development Committee Chairman |
Ahmad Yakob | ||
| Economic Planning, Finance and Welfare Committee Chairman | Husam Musa Husam Musa Dato' Paduka Haji Husam Musa is one of the current three PAS Vice Presidents. He was born at Kampung Kota, Kota Bharu, in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. Husam is a state assemblyman for electorate of N.17 Salor... |
||
| Entrepreneurial Development, Trade and Community Development Committee Chairman | Anuar Tan Abdullah | ||
| Islamic Development, Education and Dakwah Committee Chairman | Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah | ||
| Local Government, Tourism and Culture Committee Chairman | Takiyuddin Hassan | ||
| Housing, Works, Utilities and Environment Committee Chairman | Mohammad Anizam Abdul Rahman | ||
| Human Development, Youth, Sports and NGOs Committee Chairman | Abdul Fattah Mahmood | ||
| Women, Family and Health Development Committee Chairman | Wan Ubaidah Omar | ||
| Agriculture, Rural Industries and Biotechnology Committee Chairman | Che Abdullah Mat Nawi | ||
| Information, Science and Technology Development Committee Chairman | Mohd Fadzli Hassan | ||
| Non-representatives | |||
| State Secretary | Mohd Aiseri Alias | ||
Committees
The Assembly contains two administrative committees, namely:- Public Accounts Committee
- Select Committee
Current composition
- For complete list of members, see List of Kelantan State Assemblymen.
See also
- List of State Seats Representatives in Malaysia
- State legislative assemblies of Malaysia