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, 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
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, 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

  1. ↑ "Setiausaha-setiausaha Politik". Bahagian Pasca Perkhidmatan, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (in Malay). Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Setiausaha politik perlu fahami, sebar program pembangunan kepada rakyat". Utusan Borneo (Sarawak) (in Malay). 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  3. ↑ "Setiausaha Politik Mohamad Sabu antara yang angkat sumpah". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  4. ↑ "Setiausaha-setiausaha Politik". Bahagian Istiadat dan Protokol, Jabatan Ketua Menteri (in Malay). 21 August 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
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