KUALA LUMPUR: Two deputy ministers took their oath of office as senators for the second term.
Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh (Domestic Trade and Cost of Living) and K. Saraswathy (National Unity) took their oath before Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah yesterday.
They were sworn in as senators for their first term on Dec 10, 2022, and the reappointment is effective until Dec 9, 2028, Bernama reported.
Awang Bemee congratulated both senators on their reappointment and said the appointment, by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is in accordance with the provisions of Article 45(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution and in line with Articles 45(3) and 45(3A) of the Federal Constitution.
