List of Menteris Besar of Perlis
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The Menteri Besar
of Perlis is the head of government
of the Malaysian state of Perlis
. He is the leader of the majority political party or coalition in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly and is appointed by the Raja of Perlis.
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 Perlis is the head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
of the Malaysian state of Perlis
Perlis
Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. It lies at the northern part of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and has Satun and Songkhla Provinces of Thailand on its northern border. It is bordered by the state of Kedah to the south...
. He is the leader of the majority political party or coalition in the Perlis State Legislative Assembly and is appointed by the Raja of Perlis.
List of Menteris Besar
The following is a list of Menteris Besar of Perlis from 1904 to present:| # | Menteri Besar | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raja Ahmad Raja Endut | 1 February 1904 | 20 September 1957 | No party |
| 2 | Sheikh Ahmad Mohd Hashim | 1 May 1959 | 31 December 1971 | 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.... ) |
| 3 | Jaafar Hassan | 1 January 1972 | 31 October 1981 | 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.... ) |
| 4 | Ali Ahmad | 11 November 1981 | 13 August 1986 | 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.... ) |
| 5 | Abdul Hamid Pawanteh Abdul Hamid Pawanteh Tan Sri Dato' Seri Abdul Hamid Pawanteh is a former Malaysian politician. He was the President of the Malaysian Senate from 2003 to 2009, and was the Chief Minister of the State of Perlis from 1986 to 1995.... |
14 August 1986 | 5 May 1995 | 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.... ) |
| 6 | Shahidan Kassim Shahidan Kassim Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is a Malaysian politician. He was the Chief Minister of the State of Perlis from 1995 to 2008, and is currently a member of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly for the seat of Tambun Tulang.... |
6 May 1995 | 13 March 2008 | 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.... ) |
| 7 | Md Isa Sabu Md Isa Sabu Datuk Seri Dr Md Isa Sabu is the sixth Chief Minister of the Malaysian state of Perlis. He is a member of the United Malays National Organisation and holds the state assembly seat of Bintong, in the Perlis capital of Kangar.... |
14 March 2008 | 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.... ) |