Former Dewan Rakyat speaker Ramli Ngah Talib has been appointed as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang, effective May 1, 2025.
He received the instrument of appointment from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar during the Presentation of the Instrument of Appointment Ceremony at Dewan Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara, in Kuala Lumpur today.
At the ceremony, Rahim, 84, was also conferred the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (SMN) award, which carries the title “Tun”.
His appointment as Penang governor was made in accordance with Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Penang for a term of four years, beginning from May 1, 2025 until April 30, 2029.
He takes over from Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, who has held the post since May 1, 2021.
The ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Also present were Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul, Dewan Negara President Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, and Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
Ramli previously held key positions at the federal and state levels, including serving as the eighth Perak menteri besar for 17 years, from 1982 to 1999.
- Bernama
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