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| | Menteri Besar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Literally, "big minister" in Malay, a Menteri Besar is a Chief Executive of the state governments of Perlis, Johor, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan in Malaysia—that is, all states with royal rulers. |
 | | However, it was Johor which became the first state to create the Menteri Besar position as subject to Undang-undang Tubuh Negeri Johor (Johor State Establishment Constitution) enforced by Sultan Abu Bakar which turned Johor as the first Malay state to adopt the constitutional monarchy system. |
 | | After the country achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957, the office became elective, with the leader of the biggest party in the state legislative assemblies assuming that post. |
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