Opposition (Malaysia)

TheOppositioninMalaysiafulfils the same function as theofficial oppositionin otherCommonwealth of Nations monarchies.It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at ageneral election.

Federal Parliament[edit]

This is the list of currentLeaders of the Oppositionin the Parliament of Malaysia:

House	Opposition Leader	Political party^[a]		Term	Government Leader
Dewan Negara	Vacant		N/A	18 July 2018 5 years, 364 days	Vacant
Dewan Rakyat	Hamzah Zainuddin (b. 1957) MP forLarut		PN(BERSATU)	10 December 2022 1 year, 219 days	Anwar Ibrahim (b. 1947) MP forTambun

^This column names only the opposition leader's party. The opposition bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

State Legislative Assemblies[edit]

TheLeader of the OppositioninMalaysian state politicsis aMember of the Legislative Assemblyin theDewan Undangan Negeri(State Legislative Assembly).

In each state, theLeader of the Oppositionis the leader of the largestpolitical partyin theState Assemblythat is not ingovernmentexcept in theJohor State Legislative Assembly.

When in state legislative assembly, the Leader of the Opposition sits on the left-hand side of the centre table, in front of the Opposition and opposite theMenteri Besar/Chief Minister/Premier.The State Opposition Leader is elected by the minority party of the Assembly according to its rules. A new Opposition Leader may be elected when the incumbent dies, resigns, or is challenged for the leadership.

Malaysia is aconstitutional monarchywith aparliamentary systemand is based on theWestminster model.TheOppositionis an important component of the Westminster system, with the Opposition directing criticism at the Government's policies and programs, give close attention to all proposed legislation and attempts to defeat and replace the Government. The Opposition is therefore known as the 'government in waiting' and it is a formal part of the parliamentary system.

This is the list of current Leaders of Opposition in the Legislative Assemblies of the Malaysian states:

Current State Opposition Leaders
as of 16 July 2024
State (and Assembly)	Opposition Leader		Term		Refs
Kedah(15th)	Bau Wong Bau Ek (b. 1967) MLA forSidam	PH–PKR	26 November 2023 233 days	Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (b. 1974) MLA forJeneri
Kelantan(15th)	Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim (b. unknown) MLA forGalas	BN–UMNO	5 September 2023 315 days	Mohd Nassuruddin Daud (b. 1965) MLA forMeranti
Melaka(15th)	Mohd Yadzil Yaakub (b. 1978) MLA forBemban	PN–BERSATU	13 December 2022 1 year, 216 days	Ab Rauf Yusoh (b. 1961) MLA forTanjung Bidara	^[1]^[2]
Negeri Sembilan(15th)	Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker (b. 1980) MLA forLabu	PN–BERSATU	21 March 2024 117 days	Aminuddin Harun (b. 1967) MLA forSikamat
Pahang(15th)	Tuan Ibrahim (b.1960) MLA forCheka	PN–PAS	6 December 2022 1 year, 223 days	Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail (b. 1958) MLA forJelai	^[3]
Penang(15th)	Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff (b. unknown) MLA forSungai Dua	PN–PAS	17 November 2023 242 days	Chow Kon Yeow (b. 1957) MLA forPadang Kota
Perak(15th)	Razman Zakaria (b. 1960) MLA forGunong Semanggol	PN–PAS	9 December 2022 1 year, 220 days	Saarani Mohamad (b.1962) MLA forKota Tampan
Perlis(15th)	Gan Ay Ling (b. unknown) MLA forIndera Kayangan	PH–PKR	19 November 2022 1 year, 240 days	Mohd Shukri Ramli (b. 1961) MLA forSanglang
Sabah(15th)	Shafie Apdal (b. 1956) MLA forSenallang	WARISAN	29 September 2020 3 years, 291 days	Hajiji Noor (b. 1956) MLA forSulaman
Sarawak(19th)	Chong Chieng Jen (b. 1971) MLA forPadungan	PH–DAP	19 March 2024 119 days	Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg (b. 1949) MLA forGedong
Selangor(15th)	Azmin Ali (b. 1964) MLA forHulu Kelang	PN–BERSATU	19 September 2023 301 days	Amirudin Shari (b. 1980) MLA forSungai Tua
Terengganu(15th)	None	None	12 August 2023 339 days	Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (b. 1970) MLA forRu Rendang

^This column names only the opposition leader's party. The opposition bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

This is the list of current Leader of Balancing Force in the Legislative Assembly of the Malaysian state:

Current State Balancing Force Leader
as of 16 July 2024
State (and Assembly)	Balancing Force Leader	Political party^[a]		Term	Government Leader		Refs
Johor(15th)	Andrew Chen Kah Eng (b. 1975) MLA forStulang		PH–DAP	20 March 2023 1 year, 118 days		Onn Hafiz Ghazi (b. 1979) MLA forMachap

^This column names only the balancing force leader's party. The balancing force bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

References[edit]

^"Melaka Opposition bench left with two assemblymen, says Chief Minister".The Star.12 December 2022.Retrieved13 December2022.
^"Bemban rep Mohd Yadzil is Opposition leader in Melaka state assembly".The Star.13 December 2022.Retrieved19 December2022.
^"PN lantik Tuan Ibrahim Ketua Pembangkang DUN Pahang".Berita Bersatu(in Malay). 2022-12-06.Retrieved2022-12-07.

[1] This column names only the opposition leader's party. The opposition bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

[2] This column names only the opposition leader's party. The opposition bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

[6] This column names only the balancing force leader's party. The balancing force bloc he heads may be a complex coalition of several parties and independents; those are not listed here.

[3] "Melaka Opposition bench left with two assemblymen, says Chief Minister".The Star.12 December 2022.Retrieved13 December2022.

[4] "Bemban rep Mohd Yadzil is Opposition leader in Melaka state assembly".The Star.13 December 2022.Retrieved19 December2022.

[5] "PN lantik Tuan Ibrahim Ketua Pembangkang DUN Pahang".Berita Bersatu(in Malay). 2022-12-06.Retrieved2022-12-07.

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