KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Three newly appointed senators took their oath of office before Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah today.
They are youth activist and Rembau division Parti Keadilan Rakyat chief Jufitri Joha, DAP central executive committee member Datuk Wu Him Ven, and DAP veteran Datuk Leong Ngah Ngah.
Jufitri and Wu were elected by the Negeri Sembilan assembly for a three-year term until August 24, 2028, while Leong was appointed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, also for one term.
In his speech, Awang Bemee congratulated the trio on their appointment and reminded them to uphold the Upper House as the highest legislative body in the country, by offering ideas, views, and suggestions that are truly independent of personal and political influence when deciding on any bill or motion.
“This appointment is based on Article 45(1)(a), which stipulates that each state shall elect two members to the Dewan Negara so they have a voice in the highest legislative body in Malaysia, which serves to check and balance the executive and the Dewan Rakyat based on the principle of separation of powers.
“Congratulations on carrying this trust and undertaking these duties, newly appointed honourable senators,” Awang Bemee said.
