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. Chief Political Secretary to the Chief Minister of Sarawak, Abdullah Saidol 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 22 November 2021, 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. Currently, there are 32 Political Secretaries, serving 30 Ministries.[4]

Portfolio Office holder Date of swearing-in
Prime Minister's Political Secretary Syed Mohd Fahmi Sayid Mohammad 27 September 2021 / November 2021
Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus
Khairulnizam bin Mohamad Zuldin
Political Secretary to Senior Minister, Ministry of International Trade and Industry Muhammad Hilman Idham MLA
Political Secretary to Senior Minister, Ministry of Defence Abd Halim bin Abd Jalil
Political Secretary to Minister of Finance Haji Rizam bin Haji Ismail
Political Secretary to Senior Minister, Ministry of Works Hamzah Brahim
Political Secretary to Senior Minister, Ministry of Education Fadli Hafiz Mohd Yusoff
Political Secretary to Minister of Transport Ling Tian Soon
Political Secretary to Minister of Human Resources Khamarulazlan Mohamad Hanafiah
Political Secretary to Minister of Sabah and Sarawak Affairs Jonnybone J. Kurum
Political Secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries Zulkifli bin Mohd Alwi
Political Secretary to Minister of Environment and Water Dr. Mohd. Zuhdi Marsuki
Political Secretary to Minister of Home Affairs Mohamed Farid bin Mohamed Zawawi
Political Secretary to Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs -
Political Secretary to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Mohd Syahir bin Che Sulaiman
Political Secretary to Minister of Higher Education Shah Headan Ayoob Hussain Shah
Political Secretary to Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Mohd Ariffin bin Mohd Razid
Political Secretary to Minister of Communications and Multimedia Budiman Mohd Zohdi
Political Secretary to Minister of Housing and Local Government Ahmad Darus
Political Secretary to Minister of Health Megat Firdouz Megat Junid
Political Secretary to Minister of National Unity Haliza Abdullah
Political Secretary to Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Norshida Ibrahim
Political Secretary to Minister for the Economy Zahari Kechik
Political Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Mujahidin Zulkifli
Political Secretary to Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Nor Hizwan Ahmad
Political Secretary to Minister for Special Functions Muhammad Islahuddin bin Abas
Political Secretary to Minister for Parliament and Law Syed Hamzah Syed Paie
Political Secretary to Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mohammed Kamaluddin Hj. Mohd Effendie
Political Secretary to Minister of Rural Development Muhamad Nur Aizat bin Noor Azam
Political Secretary to Minister of Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperative Kamaruzzaman bin Johari
Political Secretary to Minister of Federal Territories -
Political Secretary to Minister of Youth and Sports Mohd Hafez Mubin bin Mohd Salleh
Political Secretary to Minister for Religious Affairs Wan Rohimi Wan Daud

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.

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. "Setiausaha politik perlu fahami, sebar program pembangunan kepada rakyat". Utusan Borneo (Sarawak) (in Malay). 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2018-09-05.
  3. "22 setiausaha politik menteri angkat sumpah simpan rahsia". Berita Harian. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  4. "Setiusaha Politik". Bahagian Kabinet, Perlembagaan dan Perhubungan antara Kerajaan JPM. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
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