KUALA LUMPUR: Three members of the Senate, including a newly appointed senator, took the oath of office before the Speaker of the Senate, Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, today.
The Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the International University of the Islamic Religious Council of the Federal Territory (UniMAIWP), Datuk Seri Professor Noor Inayah Ya’akub, is a new appointment.
Meanwhile, two members of the Senate were re-elected, namely Hussin Ismail and RA Lingeshwaran, who were re-elected by the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly (DUN) and Penang State Legislative Assembly respectively.
In his speech, Awang Bemee said Noor Inayah, who was elected by the Penang State Assembly, will serve for a period of three years effective May 14, 2026 until May 13, 2029.
He said Lingeshwaran would also serve for the same period while Hussin’s appointment would be effective from April 23 to April 22, 2029.
“On behalf of the Senate, I extend my deepest congratulations and welcome the appointment and re-election of all the Honorable Senators who took the oath today,” he said after the Senate Oath-Taking Ceremony.
Awang Bemee hopes that all appointed senators will utilize their respective experience, expertise and wisdom through active participation in debate sessions, asking quality questions and effective involvement in the Senate Select Committee for the well-being of the people and the progress of the country.
“In this challenging environment, the people have high hopes that the institution of Parliament will continue to play an effective role in examining government policies, presenting insightful views and proposing practical, balanced and constructive solutions,” he said.
He also reminded that the National Assembly not only functions as a body that examines and approves bills, but is also a forum for mature, prudent and constructive debate in the interests of the people.
According to the Parliamentary calendar, the Dewan Negara sitting for the Second Meeting, Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament will last for 10 days starting July 20.
— BERNAMA
