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.