KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to Datuk Mutang Tagal on his election as the 20th President of the Dewan Negara today.
In a Facebook post, he said he hoped the former Bukit Mas MP would fulfil his responsibilities to the best of his abilities.
Anwar described the election of Mutang, who hails from Lawas, Sarawak, as a significant milestone as he is the first leader from the Lun Bawang ethnic group to be appointed as the President of the Senate.
"This appointment also demonstrates the continuous commitment of the Madani Government to recognise and ensure the space for voices, opinions, and representation from every segment of the population, including the Orang Ulu in Parliament," he said.
Mutang succeeds Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, who resigned before his appointment as the new Governor of Sarawak on January 26.
During the Special Session of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament of the Dewan Negara today, Anwar proposed Mutang's name as the sole candidate for the position.
Mutang, 69, who was Bukit Mas MP from 1982 to 1990, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Curtin University and currently holds several positions, including President of the Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI).
— Bernama
