Chief Minister of the State of Penang
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| Chief Minister of Penang |
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 Coat of arms of Penang |
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| Style | Yang Amat Berhormat / The Honourable |
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| Appointer | Tuan Yang Terutama Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas |
| Inaugural holder | Wong Pow Nee |
| Formation | 1957 |
The Chief Minister of the State of Penang is the head of the executive branch of the government in the Malaysian state of Penang. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, from the State Legislative Assembly.
[edit] List of Chief Ministers
| # | Incumbent | Tenure | Political Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee | 1957 - 1969 | MCA of BN |
| 2 | Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu | 1969 - 1990 | Gerakan of BN |
| 3 | Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon | 1990 - 2008 | Gerakan of BN |
| 4 | Tuan Lim Guan Eng | 11 March 2008 - present | DAP of Pakatan Rakyat |
