The Penang State Executive Council is the executive authority of the Government of Penang, Malaysia. The Council is composed of the Chief Minister, appointed by the Governor on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the Penang State Legislative Assembly, a number of members made up of members of the Assembly, the State Secretary, the State Legal Adviser and the State Financial Officer.
This Council is similar in structure and role to the Cabinet of Malaysia, while being smaller in size. As federal and state responsibilities differ, there are a number of portfolios that differ between the federal and state governments.
Members of the Council are selected by the Chief Minister, and appointed by the Governor. Unlike Sabah and Sarawak, the Council has no ministry, but instead a number of committees; each committee will take care of certain state affairs, activities and departments. Members of the Council are always the chair of a committee.
Full members
Members of the Council, following the victory of the then Pakatan Rakyat in 2013 state election, are: