KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Former Nangka assemblyman Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah today took his oath of office as a senator before Dewan Negara Deputy President Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed today.
Awang Bemee was appointed by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, effective today until July 14, 2027.
The former three-term Nangka assemblyman (1996-2011), is also secretary-general of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and a member of the party’s supreme council.
The PBB legal adviser and public officer of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is also chairman of the Kuching Port Authority and director of Sarawak Plantation Bhd.
“I am taking the opportunity to thank Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who nominated me as a senator.
“... I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the trust and confidence in me to be appointed as a Senator… I am grateful and appreciate that a Sarawakian was honoured and recognised for serving the country.
“Our hope is to provide the best service for the country,” he said in a press conference after taking his oath at Parliament building today.
— Bernama
