Kelantan State Legislative Assembly
The Kelantan State Legislative Assembly is the unicameral state legislature of the States and [federal territories of Malaysia|Malaysian state] of Kelantan. It consists of 45 members representing single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart.
The State Legislative Assembly convenes at the Kota Darul Naim in the state capital, Kota Bharu.
Out of the 45 seats, 42 are held by the Perikatan Nasional ruling coalition after the 2023 state election. Within the coalition, the Malaysian Islamic Party holds 37 seats while the Malaysian United Indigenous Party holds 5 seats. The PN coalition commands a two-thirds supermajority in the assembly.
Meanwhile, Barisan Nasional - United Malays National Organization holds 2 seats and
Pakatan Harapan - National [Trust Party (Malaysia)|National Trust Party] holds 1 seat.
Current composition
Role
The Kelantan State Legislative Assembly enacts legislation concerning matters in the State List and Joint List defined in the Federal Constitution. The Speaker presides over debates in the Assembly.The leader of the majority party or coalition in the Assembly is appointed Menteri Besar by the Sultan of Kelantan. The person who assumes the role of Menteri Besar appoints the state's executive council, or EXCO, drawing from members of the Assembly.
Committees
The Assembly contains two administrative committees, namely:- Public Accounts Committee
- Select Committee