Tajuddin's ambassador appointment agreed by Indonesia – PM

 

Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s appointment as Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia has been agreed upon by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.

Ismail Sabri said he was made to understand that Tajuddin (above) had received a letter from the Indonesian president over the appointment.

“We have agreed to appoint (Tajuddin as ambassador) and Indonesia has also agreed to it,” he told reporters after the Prime Minister’s Department’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri event in Putrajaya today.

“He (Tajuddin) is a seasoned and experienced politician. Let’s wait till he commences duty (as ambassador),” Ismail Sabri added.

Yesterday, Tajuddin was reported to have confirmed his appointment as Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia.

The post is currently vacant and was last held by senior diplomat Zainal Abidin Bakar.

— Bernama