First Tunku Abdul Rahman Ministry

The First Tunku Abdul Rahman Ministry was formed following the general elections victory of the Alliance Party led by Tunku Abdul Rahman on July 27 1955. Upon receiving the assent of the Rulers of the Malay states, the composition of the cabinet was announced by the High Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya, Donald MacGillivray, from King's House on August 4 1955. The ministry was sworn in August 9 1955 by the Chief Justice of Malaya, Prethaser.

The swearing in of this ministry marked the first time the majority of the Executive comprised of members directly elected by Malayans and this was also the last ministry to hold office under the British protectorate. Only four portfolios, the Chief Secretary to the Government, Secretary of Finance, Attorney General and the Secretary of State, remained directly appointed by High Commissioner and were helmed by British officials [Arkib Negara: [http://hids.arkib.gov.my/doc/2000/ogos/01%5F08%5F1955%5F2000.htm Pembentukan Kabinet Pertama Persekutuan Tanah Melayu] (in Malay)] .

The composition of the ministry on its formation is as follows:

The tenure of the ministry extended beyond the independence of Malaya on August 31 1957 although it was reshuffled with the addition of new portfolios following independence and was only dissolved with the first post-independence general elections was called on August 19 1959.

The composition of the ministry following its reshuffling is as follows [Arkib Negara: [http://hids.arkib.gov.my/doc/2004/sept/10%5F09%5F1957%5F2004.htm Mesyuarat Kali Pertama Kabinet Merdeka] (in Malay)] :

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