NEGRI Sembilan Amanah chairman MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman was today appointed the state assembly speaker.

MK Ibrahim, 67, was unanimously elected by members of the state assembly after his name was proposed by Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun and seconded by Pertang assemblyman Jalaluddin Alias.

State assembly secretary Mohd Amin Ludin said during the first session of the 15th State Legislative Assembly that two names were proposed for the speaker’s post, but one of them was rejected for not meeting the criteria as outlined in regulation 2, article 7(1) of the state constitution.

During the meeting, 34 assemblymen took their oath of office, led by Aminuddin and followed by 10 members of the state executive council.

MK Ibrahim said Rantau assemblyman Mohamad Hasan and Chennah assemblyman Anthony Loke were absent from the session due to official matters.

The state assembly meeting was then adjourned. – Bernama, September 26, 2023.