Government of Sabah
| Kerajaan Negeri Sabah | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 31 August 1963 |
| Jurisdiction | Sabah |
| Headquarters | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Annual budget | RM 4.1 billion (2018)[1] |
| Minister responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Government of Malaysia |
| Child agency |
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| Website |
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The Sabah State Government is an authority governing Sabah, one of 13 states of Malaysia, based in Kota Kinabalu, the state capital. The state government adheres to and is created by both the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the supreme law of Malaysia, and the Constitution of the State of Sabah, the supreme law of the State.
The state government has only two branches: executive and legislative. Sabah has no judiciary branch due to the federalisation of court system in Malaysia. Although Sabah has jurisdictions towards Sharia and Native Courts (and their respective laws),[2][3] both courts are still considered a part of the state executive branch.
Legislative
The state legislature consists of only a unicameral house called the State Legislative Assembly. All 60 members of the Assembly are elected from single-member districts by universal adult suffrage. The Assembly follows a multi-party system and the governing body is elected through a first-past-the-post system. The State, however, may appoint up to 6 nominated members of the Assembly based on conditions provided by the State Constitution.
The Assembly has a maximum mandate of five years by law. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri may dissolve the state legislature at any time and usually does so upon the advice of the Chief Minister.
Executive
Cabinet
Executive power is vested in the Cabinet led by the Chief Minister. The State Constitution stipulates that the Chief Minister must be a member of the State Legislative Assembly who, in the opinion of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, commands a majority in the State Legislative Assembly. The Cabinet is chosen among members of the State Legislative Assembly and is responsible to that body. The executive branch of the government consists of the Chief Minister as the head of the government, followed by the various ministers of the Cabinet.
State departments, agencies and companies
Since 16 May 2018, Sabah State Government comprises the following ministries, which subsequently divided to departments, agencies (ticked with *) and state-owned companies (ticked with **):[4]
Chief Minister's Department
- Administration and Finance Division
- Cabinet and Policy Division
- Chief Minister's Office
- Community Development Leaders' Unit
- Government Printing Department
- Institute for Development Studies, Sabah*
- Internal Affairs and Research Office
- Kota Kinabalu City Hall (Website)
- Natural Resources Office
- Office of the Deputy State Secretary (Administration)
- Office of the Deputy State Secretary (Development)
- Office of the State Mufti
- Office of the State Secretary
- Press and Publications Office
- Protocol and Ceremony Division
- Sabah Forestry Department
- Sabah Forest Development Authority*
- Sabah Foundation*
- Sabah Lands and Surveys Department
- Sabah Land Development Board*
- Sabah State Archives Department
- Sabah State Liaison Office
- Sabah State Public Sector Training Institute
- Sabah State Public Service Department
- Sawit Kinabalu Bhd.*
- State Economic Planning Unit
Ministry of Finance
- Borneo Development Corporation (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd.**
- Borneo Housing Mortgage Finance Bhd.**
- Sabah Credit Corporation*
- State Treasurer's Department
- State Computer Services Department
- Usaha Maju Foundation**
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment
Ministry of Local Government and Housing
- Department of Town and Country Planning
- District Councils (Beaufort, Beluran, Keningau, Kinabatangan, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Kuala Penyu, Kudat, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Nabawan, Papar, Penampang, Pitas, Putatan, Ranau, Semporna, Tambunan, Tenom, Tongod, Tuaran)
- Kudat Town Board
- Municipal Councils (Sandakan and Tawau)
- Urban and Housing Development Board*
Ministry of Infrastructural Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry
- Department of Fisheries
- Department of Irrigation and Drainage
- Department of Veterinary Services
- Rural Development Corporation*
- Sabah Fishermen and Fishery Development Corporation*
- Sabah Rubber Industry Board*
Ministry of Rural Development
- District Offices (Beaufort, Beluran, Keningau, Kinabatangan, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Kuala Penyu, Kudat, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Nabawan, Papar, Penampang, Pitas, Putatan, Ranau, Semporna, Tambunan, Tenom, Tongod, Tuaran)
- Subdistrict Offices (Banggi, Kemabong, Kiulu, Matunggong, Membakut, Menumbok, Pagalungan, Paitan, Sook, Tamparuli, Telupid, Sindumin, Long Pasia, Tungku)
Ministry of Law and Native Affairs
- Native Affairs Department
- Native Affairs Council
- Native Court*
- Sabah State Islamic Affairs Council*
- Sabah State Islamic Affairs Department
- Sabah State Syariah Judiciary Department
- State Attorney-General's Chambers
Ministry of Education and Innovation
- Human Resources Development Department
- Sabah e-Desa Centre
- Sabah State Library
- Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd.**
- Sabah Net Sdn. Bhd.**
- Sabah Skills and Technology Centre*
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Ministry of People's Health and Wellbeing
- Department of Women Affairs
- Department of General Welfare Services
Non-ministerial bodies
- State Legislative Assembly[5]
- State Palace[5]
- State Public Service Commission[5][6]
Head of government
The Chief Minister of Sabah (Malay: Ketua Menteri Sabah) is the indirectly elected head of government of Sabah. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor), who in His Excellency's judgement is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of State Legislative Assembly. He heads the State Cabinet, whose members are appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri on the advice of the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister and his Cabinet shall be collectively responsible to State Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister's Department is the body and ministry in which the Chief Minister exercises its functions and powers.
References
- ↑ Lajius, Leolerry (17 November 2017). "Sabah peruntukkan RM4,104.35 juta untuk Bajet Negeri 2018". Sayang Sabah (in Malay). Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ Both courts are under the jurisdiction of the Minister of State for Law and Native Affairs.
- ↑ Federal Constitution, Ninth Schedule, List IIA, Item 13.
- ↑ "Senarai Jabatan dan Agensi Kerajaan Negeri". Sabah State Government. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- 1 2 3 Officers are appointed by the State Public Service Department. All officers, throughout their service, report to the Chief Minister's Department.
- ↑ Chairman and members of the Commission are appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri on the Chief Minister's advice.