Ramli Ngah Talib appointed Penang governor
Bernama
The former Dewan Rakyat speaker will serve as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang for four years, from May 1, 2025 until April 30, 2029.
Ramli Ngah Talib received his instrument of appointment from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim in a ceremony at Istana Negara today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Dewan Rakyat speaker Ramli Ngah Talib has been appointed as the ninth Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang, effective May 1, 2025.
He received the instrument of appointment from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim in a ceremony at Dewan Singgahsana Kecil, Istana Negara, here today.
Ramli, 84, was also conferred the Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara award which carries the “Tun” title.
Ramli’s appointment as Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang was made in accordance with Article 1 of the Penang constitution for a term of four years, from May 1, 2025 until April 30, 2029.
He takes over from Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak, who had held the post since May 1, 2021.
The ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Also present were chief secretary Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul, Dewan Negara president Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, human resources minister Steven Sim, and deputy finance minister Lim Hui Ying.
Ramli previously held several key positions at both the federal and state levels, including as the eighth menteri besar of Perak for 17 years, from 1982 to 1999.
