Perak MB announces portfolios of new exco members

IPOH, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad who was appointed as Perak Menteri Besar last Monday, announced the portfolios of the 10 state executive councillors today.

He said the list is a combination of experienced and young leaders including those who were former state exco members from Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional (BN).

"Members of the Perak State Executive Council attended the first meeting to discuss and decide on some important matters today.

"Among others, the meeting agreed that the First Sitting of the Second Session of the First Year of the 15th Perak State Assembly will be held on Dec 19  to present the 2023 Budget," he told a press conference here today.

He also announced the reappointment of Datuk Mohamad Zahir Abdul Khalid from BN as Perak State Assembly speaker.

On the portfolios, Saarani said in addition to leading the state government, he is also the State Islamic Religion, Finance, Security, Land, Natural Resources, Economic Planning and GLC Committee chairman.

Following is the full list of state executive councillors and their respective prtfolios:

1. Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun - Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry

2. Datuk Seri Ir Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin - Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport

3. A. Sivanesan - Human Resources, Health and Indian Community Affairs

4.  Loh Sze Yee - Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development

5. Salbiah Mohamed - Women, Family, Social Welfare and Entrepreneur Development

6. Teh Kok Lim - Science, Environment and Green Technology

7. Sandrea Ng Shy Ching -  Housing and Local Government

8. Khairudin Abu Hanipah - Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports

9. Mohd Azlan Helmi - Communication, Multimedia and Non-governmental organisations

10. Woo Kah Leong - Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, Consumer Affairs and Chinese New Villages

-- BERNAMA