SEREMBAN, June 17 – Kota Assemblyman Datuk Dr Awaludin Said was elected as the new Negeri Sembilan State Assembly Speaker during its first sitting following the 13th General Election (GE13), here today.
Awaludin, 52, who is also Rembau Umno vice-chief, succeeds Datuk Razak Mansor.
His appointment was proposed by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and received unanimous support.
Dr Awaludin, who holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from University Malaya, then took his oath of office followed by other 35 assemblymen led by Mohamad.
In his speech, Awaludin expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Menteri Besar and all Assemblymen for entrusting him the responsibility.
In GE13, Barisan Nasional (BN) won 22 out of the 36 state seats at stake in Negeri Sembilan while opposition parties DAP won 11 and three seats respectively.
– BERNAMA
