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Perak PKR chief Hairul Amir sworn in as senator
Hairul Amir has been appointed to the upper house following the conclusion of Amanah vice-president Mujahid Yusof Rawa's tenure. The Perak PKR chairman takes on the role with effect from late May.
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Perak PKR chairman Hairul Amir has been sworn in as a senator, assuming the position vacated by Amanah vice-president Mujahid Yusof Rawa. Rawa's term in the upper house ended on May 24, creating the opening now filled by Hairul.
The appointment reflects PKR's continued representation in the Dewan Negara, Malaysia's upper legislative chamber. As chairman of the party's Perak chapter, Hairul brings experience from the state-level political landscape to the federal arena.
The Senate comprises 70 members appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the recommendation of the prime minister and opposition leader, alongside representatives from state assemblies and federal territories. Senatorial positions typically serve fixed terms, with vacancies filled through successive appointments to maintain the chamber's composition.
Hairul's appointment signals PKR's ongoing engagement in parliamentary procedures and legislative processes at the national level. His tenure as senator comes amid continued political developments across Malaysia's coalition-based governance structure.