The Cabinet consists of the Chief Minister, appointed by the Governor on the basis that he is able to command a majority in the Sabah State Legislative Assembly, and 10 other ministers made up of members of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly.

This Cabinet is similar in structure and role to that of federal level, while being smaller in size.

Members of the Cabinet are selected by the Chief Minister, and appointed by the Governor.

began Said I (1975-1976) Barisan Nasional (1973-1976) Haris I (1976-1981) Sakaran (1994) Salleh (1994-1996) Yong Teck Lee (1996-1998) Bernard (1998-1999) Barisan Nasional (1994-1999) Chong Kah Kiat I (2001-2003) Musa I (2003-2004) Shafie (2018-2020)

Hajiji formed his cabinet following the 2020 State Election.