KUCHING, July 14, 2024 - A nominee from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is speculated to be the next Dewan Negara President, taking the place of the late Datuk Mutang Tagal, who died more than two months ago of heart complications.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Universiti Malaya in 1983, it is speculated that the nominee will be sworn-in on July 22, a source with the knowledge of the appointment said today.
His name was submitted by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg to Prime Minister Datuk Seru Anwar Ibrahim two months ago.
Abang Johari was quoted as saying that Mutang’s replacement would be a nominee from Sarawak.
According to the source, the nominee is expected to be sworn -in as a senator tomorrow.
The nominee is the chairman of a statutory body as well as a partner in a legal firm.
The 65-year old was the State Assemblyman from 1996 to 2011 before being replaced by the current State Assemblyman, who is also a deputy state minister.
Mutang, 69, served as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara from February until his death on May 10, 2024.
He was the Member of Parliament for Bukit Mas from April 1982 to October 1990.
He died at the Institut Jantung Negara, Kuala Lumpur, due to heart complications.
Mutang replaced Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who stepped down as the Dewan Negara President, upon his appointment as the Sarawak Governor.
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