Palanivel, Ezam to be sworn in as Senators

Bernama — MIC deputy president Datuk G. Palanivel and former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) youth chief Ezam Mohd Noor will be among four new senators who will be sworn in on Monday.

The others are Rahim and Co executive chairman Datuk Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman and Pagoh Umno Wanita chief Noriah Mahat, Dewan Negara secretary Datuk Zamani Sulaiman said when contacted by Bernama to confirm the new appointments.

They are scheduled to be sworn in before Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang.

Palanivel is also the former women, family and community development deputy minister.

Ezam, who is also the former secretary of Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, when contacted, confirmed the appointment but declined to comment further.

“Yes, it is true. I will only be making a statement after being sworn-in. I am currently in Jakarta on business,” he said.