Ramli sworn in as the ninth governor of Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Tun Ramli Ngah Talib took his oath of office as the ninth Yang di-Pertua Negri Pulau Pinang during the swearing-­in ceremony at Dewan Sri Pinang here.

Ramli, 84, succeeded Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, who had served as the eighth Penang governor since 2021.

The new governor took his oath yesterday, witnessed by Penang High Court judge Datuk Rozana Ali Yusoff and State Secretary Datuk Zulkifli Long.

Ramli arrived at Dewan Sri Pinang at 8.30am yesterday, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah.

He then inspected the guard of honour mounted by the Second Battalion of the Malay Regiment, comprising three officers and 103 soldiers led by Mejar Mohd Salleh Jamal, before entering the ceremonial hall to take his oath of office and to sign the official docu­ment, accompanied by a 17-gun salute.

Ramli was also conferred the state award Darjah Utama Pangkuan Negeri (DUPN), which carries the title of Datuk Seri Utama, presented by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Also present at the swearing-in ceremony were Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo and other dignitaries.

In his congratulations and loyal­ty speech, Chow described Ramli’s appointment as a great honour for Penangites.

“He has an outstanding record of service, including having led the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan as Mentri Besar for nearly 17 years and contributing his dedicated service at the federal level as the Dewan Rakyat Speaker for more than three years,” he said.

Royal appointment: Ramli and his wife Raja Noora Ashikin at the swearing-in ceremony in Penang. — Bernama

Chow said Ramli’s character and leadership reflect the stature of a true statesman and a distinguished and respected figure in the annals of the nation’s governance.

He said he is confident that under Ramli’s leadership, Penang will continue to shine and be guided by new inspiration and spirit towards a more glorious, prosperous and harmonious future.

Ramli received his letter of appointment from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, in a ceremony at Istana Negara on April 24.

At the ceremony, he was also conferred the award of Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (SMN), which carries the title of Tun.

Ramli will serve as the Penang Governor for a term of four years, until April 30, 2029.

Born on March 16, 1941, in Pasir Salak, Perak, he was also the Deputy Transport Minister from 2000 to 2004.