Political Secretary (Malaysia)
Political Secretary is a constitutional office in Malaysia. As a member of the Federal Government, a Political Secretary is appointed by the Prime Minister[1] either on his own choice or on the advice of a Minister.
Duties and responsibilities
There has been no clear description of duties and responsibilities of a Political Secretary. In general, however, a Political Secretary is tasked to assist political duties of a Minister and provide the latter with appropriate advice on political situations in such constituency, such state or Malaysia at large. Abdullah Saidol further explained that a Political Secretary is expected to heed, support and inform to the people, development policies and programmes planned by the Government.[2]
Current political secretaries
Federal level
As of 5 September 2018[update], the following persons have been appointed as Political Secretaries by the Federal Government[3] and are expected to serve the office until the end of current parliamentary term.
Portfolio | Office holder | Date of swearing-in |
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Political Secretary to the Prime Minister | Muhammad Zahid Md. Arip | 5 September 2018 |
Mohamad Nuhairi Rahmat | ||
Abu Bakar Yahya | ||
Political Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister | Romli Ishak | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Home Affairs | Mohd. Nardin Awang | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance | Tony Pua Kiam Wee MP | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Defence | Mohd. Azhar Che Mat Dali | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Education | Mohd. Nizam Morad | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Transport | Dahlan Maamor | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources | Cheang Chee King | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry | Ahmad Sabki Yusof | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Health | Dr. Syed Azman Syed Ahmad Nawawi | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Youth and Sports | Mohd. Aizad Roslan | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Entrepreneurship Development | Maj. Mohd. Aizad Roslan (Rtd.) | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs | Saiful Izham Ramli | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Works | Zakaria Abdul Hamid | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs | Mohd. Nazri Noh | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Primary Industries | Alice Choo Foong Thye | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Climate Change and Environment | Ee Chin Li | |
Political Secretary to the Minister for Religious Affairs | Abang Ahmad Kerdee Abang Masagus | |
Political Secretary to the Minister for Law | Martin Tommy | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Industry | Pritchard Arthur Gumbaris | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture | Abdul Kusen Hussen |
State level
State governments have appointed Political Secretaries as well. Appointment of state political secretaries, however, determined by the state through enactments and decisions of state executive council or cabinet. Roles and responsibilities of a state political secretary is similar to those of a federal political secretary.
Peninsular Malaysia
In states of Peninsular Malaysia, a Political Secretary is appointed by the head of respective State Government and serves political affairs of the latter only.
Sabah
In Sabah, each Minister is provided with a Political Secretary appointed by the Chief Minister on the advice of such Minister. Only Chief Minister can appoint up to four Political Secretaries for himself.
As of 5 September 2018[update], the following persons have been appointed as Political Secretaries by Sabah State Government[4] and are expected to serve the office until the end of current legislative term.
Portfolio | Office holder |
---|---|
Chief Political Secretary | Mohd. Hisham Abdul Fattah |
Political Secretary to the Chief Minister | Pengiran Roslan Pengiran Nasrun |
Adzhar Jasni | |
Paul Kerangkas | |
Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance | Chak Wah Cheun |
Sarawak
Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg has 32 political secretaries all over Sarawak.[2]
References
- ^ "Setiausaha-setiausaha Politik". Bahagian Pasca Perkhidmatan, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (in Malay). Retrieved 4 September 2018.
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(help) - ^ a b "Setiausaha politik perlu fahami, sebar program pembangunan kepada rakyat". Utusan Borneo (Sarawak) (in Malay). 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
- ^ "Setiausaha Politik Mohamad Sabu antara yang angkat sumpah". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
- ^ "Setiausaha-setiausaha Politik". Bahagian Istiadat dan Protokol, Jabatan Ketua Menteri (in Malay). 21 August 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
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