Newly-minted Senate President gets candid
KUCHING: The appointment of former Bukit Mas MP Datuk Mutang Tagal as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Feb 19 was a historic moment as he became the first leader from the Lun Bawang community to hold this office. Mutang’s appointment came after Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi […]
Mutang fits the bill to head Senate: Karim
KUCHING: Datuk Mutang Tagal has an ideal background to serve as Senate President, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said given Mutang’s legal expertise, he is well-equipped to lead the Senate effectively. “Although Mutang has been away from active politics for a long period, having last served […]
Wan Junaidi resigns as Senate President
KUCHING: Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has officially submitted his resignation, according to a news report by The Malaysian Insight. The report suggested that his resignation is to the pave way for his imminent appointment as Sarawak’s governor. “It is understood that he will get his letter of appointment soon […]
Rais Yatim is new senate president
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Information, Communications and Culture Minister Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim was today elected the new president of the Dewan Negara, the Upper House of Parliament. He replaces Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran whose term of office ended on June 22. Rais, 78, was elected the 18th Dewan Negara president through a secret ballot. […]
