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{{Politics of Malaysia}}
{{Politics of Malaysia}}
The '''Opposition''' in [[Malaysia]] fulfils the same function as the [[opposition (parliamentary)|official opposition]] in other [[Commonwealth of Nations]] [[monarchy|monarchies]]. It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a [[general election]].
The '''Opposition''' ([[Malay language|Malay]]: ''Pembangkang''; [[Jawi script|Jawi]]: {{Script/Arabic|ڤمبڠكڠ}}) in [[Malaysia]] fulfils the same function as the [[opposition (parliamentary)|official opposition]] in other [[Commonwealth of Nations]] [[monarchy|monarchies]]. It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a [[general election]].


==Federal Parliament==
==Federal Parliament==
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| [[Dewan Negara]] || ''Vacant'' || || N/A || {{dts|18 July 2018}}<br />{{ayd|2018|7|18}} || ''Vacant''
| [[Dewan Negara]] || ''Vacant'' || || N/A || {{dts|18 July 2018}}<br />{{ayd|2018|7|18}} || ''Vacant''
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| [[Dewan Rakyat]] || [[Hamzah Zainuddin]]<br/><small>(b. 1957)</small><br/><small>MP for [[Larut (federal constituency)|Larut]]</small>|| bgcolor="{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | ||[[Perikatan Nasional|PN]] ([[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|BERSATU]])|| {{dts| 10 December 2022}}<br/> {{ayd|2022|12|10}}|| [[Anwar Ibrahim]]<br/><small>(b.)<br>MP for [[Tambun (federal constituency)|Tambun]]</small>
| [[Dewan Rakyat]] || [[Hamzah Zainuddin]]<br/><small>(b. 1957)</small><br/><small>MP for [[Larut (federal constituency)|Larut]]</small>|| bgcolor="{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | ||[[Perikatan Nasional|PN]] ([[Malaysian United Indigenous Party|BERSATU]])|| {{dts| 10 December 2022}}<br/> {{ayd|2022|12|10}}|| [[Anwar Ibrahim]]<br/><small>(b. 1947)<br>MP for [[Tambun (federal constituency)|Tambun]]</small>
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{{notelist}}
{{notelist}}
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==State Legislative Assemblies==
==State Legislative Assemblies==


The '''Leader of the Opposition''' in [[State governments in Malaysia|Malaysian State Politics]] is a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly#Malaysia|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] in the [[Dewan Undangan Negeri]] (State Legislative Assembly).
The '''Leader of the Opposition''' in [[State governments in Malaysia|Malaysian state politics]] is a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly#Malaysia|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] in the [[Dewan Undangan Negeri]] (State Legislative Assembly).


In each state, the [[Leader of the Opposition]] is the leader of the largest [[political party]] in the [[State legislative assemblies of Malaysia|State Assembly]] that is not in [[State governments of Malaysia|government]].
In each state, the [[Leader of the Opposition]] is the leader of the largest [[political party]] in the [[State legislative assemblies of Malaysia|State Assembly]] that is not in [[State governments of Malaysia|government]] except in the [[Johor 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 the [[Chief Ministers in Malaysia|Menteri Besar/Chief Minister]]. 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.
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 the [[Chief Ministers in Malaysia|Menteri 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 a [[constitutional monarchy]] with a [[parliamentary system]] and is based on the [[Westminster model]]. The [[opposition (politics)|Opposition]] is 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.
Malaysia is a [[constitutional monarchy]] with a [[parliamentary system]] and is based on the [[Westminster model]]. The [[opposition (politics)|Opposition]] is 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.
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! Refs <!--|| <ref>{{cite news|access-date=2018-08-09}}</ref>-->
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Johor}} [[Johor State Legislative Assembly|Johor]] (15th) || [[Andrew Chen Kah Eng]]<br/><small>(b. 1975)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Stulang}}</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || PH-DAP ||{{dts|11 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|11}}|| style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}" | || [[Onn Hafiz Ghazi]]<br/><small>(b. 1979)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Machap}}</small>|| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-10 |title=Liew Chin Tong ketua pembangkang baru Johor |url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/617563 |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=Malaysiakini}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Kedah}} [[Kedah State Legislative Assembly|Kedah]] (15th) || [[Bau Wong Bau Ek]]<br /><small>(b. 1967)<br>MLA for [[Sidam (state constituency)|Sidam]]</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || PH–PKR || {{dts|26 November 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|11|26}}|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || [[Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor]]<br/><small>(b. 1974)<br>MLA for [[Jeneri (state constituency)|Jeneri]]</small> ||
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|-
|align=left| {{flagicon|Kedah}} [[Kedah State Legislative Assembly|Kedah]] (14th) || ''Vacant''|| || N/A || {{dts|18 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|18}}|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || [[Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor]]<br/><small>(b. 1974)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Jeneri}}</small> || <ref>{{Cite web |title=PRU15: Johari Abdul Ketua Pembangkang DUN Kedah baharu |url=https://www.astroawani.com/berita-politik/pru15-johari-abdul-ketua-pembangkang-dun-kedah-baharu-388773 |access-date=2022-10-31 |website=Astro Awani}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Kelantan}} [[Kelantan State Legislative Assembly|Kelantan]] (15th) || [[Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim]] <br /><small>(b. unknown)<br>MLA for [[Galas (state constituency)|Galas]]</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}" | || BN–UMNO|| {{dts|5 September 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|9|5}}|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || [[Mohd Nassuruddin Daud]]<br/><small>(b. 1965)<br>MLA for [[Meranti (state constituency)|Meranti]]</small> ||
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Kelantan}} [[Kelantan State Legislative Assembly|Kelantan]] (14th) || Md Alwi Che Ahmad<br /><small>(b. unknown)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Kok Lanas}}</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}" | || BN-UMNO|| {{dts|28 June 2018}}<br />{{ayd|2018|6|28}}|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || [[Ahmad Yaakob]]<br/><small>(b. 1950)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Pasir Pekan}}</small> ||
|align=left| {{flagicon|Malacca}} [[Melaka State Legislative Assembly|Melaka]] (15th) || [[Mohd Yadzil Yaakub]]<br/><small>(b. 1978)<br>MLA for [[Bemban (state constituency)|Bemban]]</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || PN–BERSATU || {{dts|13 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|13}} ||style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || [[Ab Rauf Yusoh]]<br/><small>(b. 1961)<br>MLA for [[Tanjung Bidara (state constituency)|Tanjung Bidara]]</small> ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/12/melaka-opposition-bench-left-with-two-assemblymen-says-chief-minister|title=Melaka Opposition bench left with two assemblymen, says Chief Minister|website=The Star|date=12 December 2022|accessdate=13 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/13/bemban-rep-mohd-yadzil-is-opposition-leader-in-melaka-state-assembly|title=Bemban rep Mohd Yadzil is Opposition leader in Melaka state assembly|website=The Star|date=13 December 2022|accessdate=19 December 2022}}</ref>
|-
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Malacca}} [[Melaka State Legislative Assembly|Malacca]] (15th) || [[Mohd Yadzil Yaakub]]<br/><small>(b. 1978)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Bemban}}</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || PN-BERSATU || {{dts|13 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|13}} ||style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || [[Sulaiman Md Ali]]<br/><small>(b. 1965)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Lendu}}</small> ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/12/melaka-opposition-bench-left-with-two-assemblymen-says-chief-minister|title=Melaka Opposition bench left with two assemblymen, says Chief Minister|website=The Star|date=12 December 2022|accessdate=13 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/13/bemban-rep-mohd-yadzil-is-opposition-leader-in-melaka-state-assembly|title=Bemban rep Mohd Yadzil is Opposition leader in Melaka state assembly|website=The Star|date=13 December 2022|accessdate=19 December 2022}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Negeri Sembilan}} [[Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly|Negeri Sembilan]] (15th) || [[Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker]] <br/><small>(b. 1980)<br>MLA for [[Labu (state constituency)|Labu]]</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || PN–BERSATU || {{dts|21 March 2024}}<br />{{ayd|2024|3|21}} ||style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}"| || [[Aminuddin Harun]]<br/><small>(b. 1967)<br>MLA for [[Sikamat (state constituency)|Sikamat]]</small> ||
|-
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Negeri Sembilan}} [[Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly|Negeri Sembilan]] (14th) || [[Mohamad Hasan (politician)|Mohamad Hasan]]<br/><small>(b. 1956)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Rantau}}</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || BN-UMNO || {{dts|2 July 2018}}<br />{{ayd|2018|7|2}} ||style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}"| || [[Aminuddin Harun]]<br/><small>(b. 1967)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Sikamat}}</small> || <ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/471862|title=BN wins Rantau with 4,510-vote majority|newspaper=Malaysiakini|date=13 April 2019|access-date=2019-04-13}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Pahang}} [[Pahang State Legislative Assembly|Pahang]] (15th) || [[Tuan Ibrahim]] <br/><small>(b.1960)<br>MLA for [[Cheka (state constituency)|Cheka]]</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || PN–PAS || {{dts|6 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|6}}|| style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}" | || [[Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail]]<br/><small>(b. 1958)<br>MLA for [[Jelai (state constituency)|Jelai]]</small> ||<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-06 |title=PN lantik Tuan Ibrahim Ketua Pembangkang DUN Pahang |url=https://berita.bersatu.org/2022/12/06/pn-lantik-tuan-ibrahim-ketua-pembangkang-dun-pahang/ |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=Berita Bersatu |language=ms-MS}}</ref>
|-
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Pahang}} [[Pahang State Legislative Assembly|Pahang]] (15th) || [[Tuan Ibrahim]] <br/><small>(b.1960)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Cheka}}</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || PN-PAS || {{dts|6 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|6}}|| style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}" | || [[Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail]]<br/><small>(b. 1958)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Jelai}}</small> ||<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-12-06 |title=PN lantik Tuan Ibrahim Ketua Pembangkang DUN Pahang |url=https://berita.bersatu.org/2022/12/06/pn-lantik-tuan-ibrahim-ketua-pembangkang-dun-pahang/ |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=Berita Bersatu |language=ms-MS}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Penang}} [[Penang State Legislative Assembly|Penang]] (15th) || [[Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff]] <br /><small>(b. unknown)<br>MLA for [[Sungai Dua (state constituency)|Sungai Dua]]</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || PN–PAS ||{{dts|17 November 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|11|17}}|| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || [[Chow Kon Yeow]]<br/><small>(b. 1957)<br>MLA for [[Padang Kota (state constituency)|Padang Kota]]</small> ||
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Penang}} [[Penang State Legislative Assembly|Penang]] (14th) || [[Khaliq Mehtab Mohd Ishaq]]<br /><small>(b. 1976)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Bertam}}</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || PN-BERSATU ||{{dts|3 March 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|3|3}}|| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || [[Chow Kon Yeow]]<br/><small>(b. 1957)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Padang Kota}}</small> || <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/08/02/bns-yusoff-noor-made-penang-opposition-leader/|title=BN’s Yusoff Noor made Penang opposition leader|newspaper=Free Malaysia Today|date=2 August 2018|access-date=2018-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=BERNAMA |date=2023-03-03 |title=ADUN Bertam dinamakan ketua pembangkang DUN P. Pinang |url=https://www.bernama.com/bm/politik/news.php?id=2169729 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=BERNAMA |language=en}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Perak}} [[Perak State Legislative Assembly|Perak]] (15th) || [[Razman Zakaria]]<br/><small>(b. 1960)<br>MLA for [[Gunong Semanggol (state constituency)|Gunong Semanggol]]</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || PN–PAS ||{{dts|9 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|9}} ||style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || [[Saarani Mohamad]]<br/><small>(b.1962)<br>MLA for [[Kota Tampan (state constituency)|Kota Tampan]]</small> ||
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|-
|align=left| {{flagicon|Perak}} [[Perak State Legislative Assembly|Perak]] (15th) || [[Razman Zakaria]]<br/><small>(b. 1960)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Gunong Semanggol}}</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || PN-PAS ||{{dts|9 December 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|12|9}} ||style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || [[Saarani Mohamad]]<br/><small>(b.1962)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Kota Tampan}}</small> ||
|align=left| {{flagicon|Perlis}} [[Perlis State Legislative Assembly|Perlis]] (15th) || [[Gan Ay Ling]] <br /><small>(b. unknown)<br>MLA for [[Indera Kayangan (state constituency)|Indera Kayangan]]</small>
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| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || PH–PKR || {{dts|19 November 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|11|19}}|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || [[Mohd Shukri Ramli]]<br/><small>(b. 1961)<br>MLA for [[Sanglang (state constituency)|Sanglang]]</small> ||
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Sabah}} [[Sabah State Legislative Assembly|Sabah]] (15th) || [[Shafie Apdal]]<br/><small>(b. 1956)<br>MLA for [[Senallang (state constituency)|Senallang]]</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Sabah Heritage Party}}"| || WARISAN ||{{dts| 29 September 2020}}<br />{{ayd|2020|9|29}} ||style="background:{{party color|Gabungan Rakyat Sabah}}"| || [[Hajiji Noor]]<br/><small>(b. 1956)<br>MLA for [[Sulaman (state constituency)|Sulaman]]</small>||
|align=left| {{flagicon|Perlis}} [[Perlis State Legislative Assembly|Perlis]] (15th) || Gan Ay Ling
<small>(unofficial)</small><br /><small>(b. unknown)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Indera Kayangan}}</small>
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| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || PH-PKR || {{dts|20 November 2022}}<br />{{ayd|2022|11|20}}|| style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}" | || [[Mohd Shukri Ramli]]<br/><small>(b. 1961)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Sanglang}}</small> ||
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Sabah}} [[Sabah State Legislative Assembly|Sabah]] (15th) || [[Shafie Apdal]]<br/><small>(b. 1956)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Senallang}}</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Sabah Heritage Party}}"| || WARISAN ||{{dts| 29 September 2020}}<br />{{ayd|2020|9|29}} ||style="background:{{party color|Gabungan Rakyat Sabah}}"| || [[Hajiji Noor|Hajiji Mohd. Noor]]<br/><small>(b. 1956)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Sulaman}}</small>||
|align=left| {{flagicon|Sarawak}} [[Sarawak State Legislative Assembly|Sarawak]] (19th) || [[Chong Chieng Jen]]<br/><small>(b. 1971)<br>MLA for [[Padungan (state constituency)|Padungan]]</small> ||style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}"| || PH–DAP ||{{dts|19 March 2024}}<br />{{ayd|2024|3|19}} ||style="background:{{party color|Gabungan Parti Sarawak}};" | || [[Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg]]<br/><small>(b. 1949)<br>MLA for [[Gedong (state constituency)|Gedong]]</small> ||
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Sarawak}} [[Sarawak State Legislative Assembly|Sarawak]] (19th) || [[Wong Soon Koh]]<br/><small>(b. 1942)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Bawang Assan}}</small> ||style="background:{{party color|United Sarawak Party}}"| || PSB ||{{dts|9 November 2020}}<br />{{ayd|2020|11|9}} ||style="background:{{party color|Sarawak Parties Alliance}};"| || [[Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari|Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Abang Openg]]<br/><small>(b. 1949)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Gedong}}</small> ||<ref>{{cite news |last1=Victoria |first1=Emma |title=Wong Soon Koh now the opposition leader in Sarawak |url=https://thenewsarawak.com/wong-soon-koh-now-the-opposition-leader-in-sarawak/?fbclid=IwAR1cs3d4LyQivDloilU2d-M6OA_bHqDS70EhplJzY25bUhgno3Q3mi9TddU |access-date=14 November 2020 |agency=The New Sarawak |date=9 November 2020}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Selangor}} [[Selangor State Legislative Assembly|Selangor]] (15th) || [[Azmin Ali]] <br/><small>(b. 1964)<br>MLA for [[Hulu Kelang (state constituency)|Hulu Kelang]]</small>||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || PN–BERSATU ||{{dts|19 September 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|9|19}} ||style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}"| || [[Amirudin Shari]]<br/><small>(b. 1980)<br>MLA for [[Sungai Tua (state constituency)|Sungai Tua]]</small>||
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|align=left| {{flagicon|Selangor}} [[Selangor State Legislative Assembly|Selangor]] (14th) || [[Rizam Ismail]] <br/><small>(b. 1982)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Sungai Air Tawar}}</small>||style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || BN-UMNO ||{{dts|27 June 2018}}<br />{{ayd|2018|6|27}} ||style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}"| || [[Amirudin Shari]]<br/><small>(b. 1980)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Sungai Tua}}</small>|| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/432797|title=Sg Air Tawar rep named S'gor opposition leader|newspaper=Malaysiakini|date=5 July 2018|access-date=2018-08-09}}</ref>
|align=left| {{flagicon|Terengganu}} [[Terengganu State Legislative Assembly|Terengganu]] (15th) || ''None'' || || ''None'' || {{dts|12 August 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|8|12}} ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || [[Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar]]<br/><small>(b. 1970)<br>MLA for [[Ru Rendang (state constituency)|Ru Rendang]]</small> ||
|}

{{notelist}}

This is the list of current Leader of Balancing Force in the Legislative Assembly of the Malaysian state:
{| class=wikitable sortable
|+Current State Balancing Force Leader<br/>as of {{TODAY}}
|-
! State (and Assembly)
! Balancing Force Leader
! colspan=2| Political party{{efn|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.}}
! Term
! colspan=2| Government Leader
! Refs <!--|| <ref>{{cite news|access-date=2018-08-09}}</ref>-->
|-
|-
|align=left| {{flagicon|Terengganu}} [[Terengganu State Legislative Assembly|Terengganu]] (14th) || [[Ahmad Said (politician)|Ahmad Said]]<br/><small>(b. 1957)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Kijal}}</small> || style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}"| || BN-UMNO || {{dts|21 March 2019}}<br />{{ayd|2019|3|21}} ||style="background:{{party color|Perikatan Nasional}}"| || [[Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar|Dr. Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar]]<br/><small>(b. 1970)<br>MLA for {{nseat|Ru Rendang}}</small> ||
|align=left| {{flagicon|Johor}} [[Johor State Legislative Assembly|Johor]] (15th) || [[Andrew Chen Kah Eng]]<br/><small>(b. 1975)<br>MLA for [[Stulang (state constituency)|Stulang]]</small>|| style="background:{{party color|Pakatan Harapan}}" | || PH–DAP ||{{dts|20 March 2023}}<br />{{ayd|2023|3|20}}|| style="background:{{party color|Barisan Nasional}}" | || [[Onn Hafiz Ghazi]]<br/><small>(b. 1979)<br>MLA for [[Machap (state constituency)|Machap]]</small>||
|}
|}


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Race and politics

The Opposition (Malay: Pembangkang; Jawi: ڤمبڠكڠ‎) in Malaysia fulfils the same function as the official opposition in other Commonwealth of Nations monarchies. It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a general election.

Federal Parliament

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Main articles: Leader of the Opposition (Malaysia) and Shadow Cabinet of Malaysia

This is the list of current Leaders of the Opposition in the Parliament of Malaysia:

House Opposition Leader Political party[a] Term Government Leader
Dewan Negara Vacant N/A 18 July 2018
6 years, 167 days		 Vacant
Dewan Rakyat Hamzah Zainuddin
(b. 1957)
MP for Larut		 PN (BERSATU) 10 December 2022
2 years, 22 days		 Anwar Ibrahim
(b. 1947)
MP for Tambun
  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.

State Legislative Assemblies

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The Leader of the Opposition in Malaysian state politics is a Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly).

In each state, the Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest political party in the State Assembly that is not in government except in the Johor 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 the Menteri 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 a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system and is based on the Westminster model. The Opposition is 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 1 January 2025
State (and Assembly) Opposition Leader Political party[a] Term Government Leader Refs
Kedah Kedah (15th) Bau Wong Bau Ek
(b. 1967)
MLA for Sidam		 PH–PKR 26 November 2023
1 year, 36 days		 Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor
(b. 1974)
MLA for Jeneri
Kelantan Kelantan (15th) Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim
(b. unknown)
MLA for Galas		 BN–UMNO 5 September 2023
1 year, 118 days		 Mohd Nassuruddin Daud
(b. 1965)
MLA for Meranti
Malacca Melaka (15th) Mohd Yadzil Yaakub
(b. 1978)
MLA for Bemban		 PN–BERSATU 13 December 2022
2 years, 19 days		 Ab Rauf Yusoh
(b. 1961)
MLA for Tanjung Bidara		 [1][2]
Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan (15th) Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker
(b. 1980)
MLA for Labu		 PN–BERSATU 21 March 2024
286 days		 Aminuddin Harun
(b. 1967)
MLA for Sikamat
Pahang Pahang (15th) Tuan Ibrahim
(b.1960)
MLA for Cheka		 PN–PAS 6 December 2022
2 years, 26 days		 Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail
(b. 1958)
MLA for Jelai		 [3]
Penang Penang (15th) Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff
(b. unknown)
MLA for Sungai Dua		 PN–PAS 17 November 2023
1 year, 45 days		 Chow Kon Yeow
(b. 1957)
MLA for Padang Kota
Perak Perak (15th) Razman Zakaria
(b. 1960)
MLA for Gunong Semanggol		 PN–PAS 9 December 2022
2 years, 23 days		 Saarani Mohamad
(b.1962)
MLA for Kota Tampan
Perlis Perlis (15th) Gan Ay Ling
(b. unknown)
MLA for Indera Kayangan 		PH–PKR 19 November 2022
2 years, 43 days		 Mohd Shukri Ramli
(b. 1961)
MLA for Sanglang
Sabah Sabah (15th) Shafie Apdal
(b. 1956)
MLA for Senallang		 WARISAN 29 September 2020
4 years, 94 days		 Hajiji Noor
(b. 1956)
MLA for Sulaman
Sarawak Sarawak (19th) Chong Chieng Jen
(b. 1971)
MLA for Padungan		 PH–DAP 19 March 2024
288 days		 Abang Abdul Rahman Johari Abang Openg
(b. 1949)
MLA for Gedong
Selangor Selangor (15th) Azmin Ali
(b. 1964)
MLA for Hulu Kelang		 PN–BERSATU 19 September 2023
1 year, 104 days		 Amirudin Shari
(b. 1980)
MLA for Sungai Tua
Terengganu Terengganu (15th) None None 12 August 2023
1 year, 142 days		 Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar
(b. 1970)
MLA for Ru Rendang
  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.

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 1 January 2025
State (and Assembly) Balancing Force Leader Political party[a] Term Government Leader Refs
Johor Johor (15th) Andrew Chen Kah Eng
(b. 1975)
MLA for Stulang		 PH–DAP 20 March 2023
1 year, 287 days		 Onn Hafiz Ghazi
(b. 1979)
MLA for Machap
  1. ^ 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

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  1. ^ "Melaka Opposition bench left with two assemblymen, says Chief Minister". The Star. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Bemban rep Mohd Yadzil is Opposition leader in Melaka state assembly". The Star. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ "PN lantik Tuan Ibrahim Ketua Pembangkang DUN Pahang". Berita Bersatu (in Malay). 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
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