List of Menteris Besar of Johor
Encyclopedia
The Menteri Besar
of Johor is the head of the executive branch of government in the Malaysian state
of Johor
. He is appointed by the Sultan of Johor
from the majority party or coalition in the State Assembly.
The position was vacant during 1890-1920, 1922-1923, 1934-35 and 1950-1952.
Menteri Besar
The Menteri Besar is the chief executive of the state government for states in Malaysia with hereditary rulers. For states without a monarch, the title Chief Minister is used...
of Johor is the head of the executive branch of government in the Malaysian state
States of Malaysia
Malaysia is a federation which consists of thirteen states and three federal territories . Eleven states and two federal territories are located on the Malay Peninsula while the remaining two states and one federal territory are on the island of Borneo.-The states and federal territories:Malaysia...
of Johor
Johor
Johor is a Malaysian state, located in the southern portion of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the most developed states in Malaysia. The state capital city and royal city of Johor is Johor Bahru, formerly known as Tanjung Puteri...
. He is appointed by the Sultan of Johor
Sultan of Johor
Sultan of Johor is a hereditary seat and the nominal ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. In the past, the sultan held absolute power over the state and was advised by a bendahara...
from the majority party or coalition in the State Assembly.
Pre-independence (1886–1957)
| # | Menteri Besar | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaafar Mohamed | No party | ||
| 2 | Mohamed Mahbob | No party | ||
| 3 | Abdullah Jaafar | No party | ||
| 4 | Mustapha Jaafar | No party | ||
| 5 | Abdul Hamid Yusof | No party | ||
| 6 | Ungku Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid | No party | ||
| 7 | Onn Jaafar Onn Jaafar Dato' Sir Onn bin Ja'afar, KBE was a Malay politician and a Menteri Besar of Johore in Malaysia, then Malaya. He was the founder of United Malays National Organization and was also responsible for the social economic welfare of the Malays by setting up the Rural Industrial Development Authority... |
No party | ||
| 8 | Syed Abdul Kadir Mohamed | No party | ||
| 9 | Wan Idris Ibrahim | No party |
Post-independence (1957–)
| # | Menteri Besar | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wan Idris Ibrahim | No party | ||
| 2 | Hassan Yunos | Alliance (UMNO United Malays National Organisation The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence.... ) |
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| 3 | Othman Saat Othman Saat Tan Sri Othman bin Saat was a former Menteri Besar of the state of Johor in Malaysia. Born in Muar, he had been actively involved in politics since 1946. He was the third Mentri Besar of Johor from 1967 to 1982.-References:... |
Alliance/Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence... (UMNO United Malays National Organisation The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence.... ) |
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| 4 | Abdul Ajib Ahmad | Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence... (UMNO United Malays National Organisation The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence.... ) |
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| 5 | Muhyiddin Yassin Muhyiddin Yassin Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Yassin is a Malaysian politician and the current Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. He is also the Deputy President of the United Malays National Organisation , the main component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.Muhyiddin grew up in the state... |
Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence... (UMNO United Malays National Organisation The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence.... ) |
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| 6 | Abdul Ghani Othman Abdul Ghani Othman Dato' Hajji Abdul Ghani Bin Othman . is the current Menteri Besar of the state of Johor in Malaysia. He has been in office since 1995. Born in Sungai Mati, Ledang, Muar, Johor, Malaysia. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation... |
present | Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional Barisan Nasional is a major political coalition in Malaysia, formed in 1973 as the successor to the Alliance . Along with its predecessor, it has been Malaysia's federal ruling political force since independence... (UMNO United Malays National Organisation The United Malays National Organisation, is Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the National Front coalition, which has played a dominant role in Malaysian politics since independence.... ) |
The position was vacant during 1890-1920, 1922-1923, 1934-35 and 1950-1952.
External links
- Menteri Besar Johor at the Johor State Government