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The Menteri Besar (literally "Great Minister" in Malay) is the chief executive of the state government for states in Malaysia with hereditary rulers. For states without a monarch, the title Chief Minister (Ketua Menteri) is used. The title 'Menteri Besar' is usually untranslated in the English media in Malaysia,[1] but is typically translated as 'Chief Minister' by foreign media.[2]
According to protocol, all Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers are styled Yang Amat Berhormat (abbreviated Y.A.B.), which means "The Most Honourable".
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History
In most states within Malaysia, the office was created by the British colonial government in 1948, in tandem with the creation of the Federation of Malaya. However, it was Johor which became the first state to create the Menteri Besar position as subject to Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri Johor (Johor State Constitution) enforced by Sultan Abu Bakar which made Johor the first Malay state to adopt the constitutional monarchy system. After the country achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, the office became elective, with the leader of the biggest party in the state legislative assemblies assuming that post.
List of current Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers
The following is a table of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers of each state:
References
- ^ The following are examples of the use of Menteri Besar in
- State media: "Badrul Hisham To Be Referred to Rights Committee After Sarawak Election: MB". Bernama. 2011-04-12. http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=578535. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- Newspapers: Lim, Louisa (2011-04-09). "That Effing Show: New twist to comedy". The Star (Malaysia). http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2011/4/9/lifefocus/8383277&sec=lifefocus. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- Internet news: Spykerman, Neville (2010-07-08). "Khalid remains Selangor Pakatan chief, says Anwar". The Malaysian Insider. http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/khalid-remains-selangor-pakatan-chief-says-anwar/. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- "Why Old Timers in Opposition Have Not Stepped Down, Asks Shafie". Bernama. 2011-04-09. http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=577769. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- Plural form: "Najib Chairs 108th Meeting Of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers". Bernama. 2011-02-09. http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=474426. Retrieved 2011-04-20.
- ^ Examples of the use of Chief Minister in place of Menteri Besar by non-local media:
- "Cleric: Women's Sexy Clothing Distracting Muslim Men From Sleep, Prayers". Fox News. 2007-10-31. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,306658,00.html. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- Brown, Kevin (2010-08-23). "Malaysia looks to ancient alternative currency – gold". Financial Times. http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2010/08/13/malaysia-looks-to-ancient-alternative-currency-gold/. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
External links
- List of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at the Prime Minister's Department
Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers of the states of Malaysia Menteris Besar Johor: Abdul Ghani Othman • Kedah: Azizan Abdul Razak • Kelantan: Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat • Negeri Sembilan: Mohamad Hassan • Pahang: Adnan Yaakob •
Perak: Zambry Abdul Kadir • Perlis: Md Isa Sabu • Selangor: Abdul Khalid Ibrahim • Terengganu: Ahmad Said
Chief Ministers Categories:- Chief ministers of Malaysian states
- Government of Malaysia
- Politics of Malaysia
- ^ The following are examples of the use of Menteri Besar in
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