General : Perak PKR Chairman Mohamad Hairul Amir Sworn In As Senator

Pengerusi PKR Perak, Hairul Amir Sabri, administered an oath of office as a new Senator for the state of Perak on Tuesday. Hairul, 38, swore allegiance to the position before the Speaker of the Dewan Negara, Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, at a ceremony held at the Dewan Negara, Parliament Complex. Hairul replaces Amanah Deputy President Mujahid Yusof, whose term as Senator ended on May 24.

At the State Assembly of Perak on September 10, Hairul was selected after the Deputy Chief Minister Saarani Mohamad was nominated, in accordance with Article 45(1)(a) of the Constitution, filling the vacancy for a member chosen by the State Assembly. Awang Bemee, in his remarks, stated that Hairul's experience in political leadership, public administration, inter-governmental relations, community development, and corporate governance will add value to the debates and proceedings of the Dewan Negara.

He added that Hairul's involvement in non-governmental organizations, government-linked companies, and as an independent auditor and committee member of a private corporate body will broaden his experience in governance, management, accountability, and integrity. Awang Bemee also stated that the Dewan Negara hopes Hairul's experience will contribute constructively in carrying out the responsibilities as a Senator from various backgrounds and political affiliations.

He emphasized that while differing opinions should be expressed with wisdom, humility, and mutual respect. The Dewan Negara, he added, will continue to play a significant role in strengthening the Parliament of Malaysia, including through the implementation of the Parliament Service Act 2025, which aims to strengthen the principles of separation of powers and the effectiveness and fairness of the Parliament's scrutiny and balancing functions.

The implementation of these measures is crucial to enhancing the autonomy and standing of Parliament as an institution in the democratic nation-state system, ensuring its effective, independent, and reputable performance. According to the Parliament calendar, the State Assembly session of the Dewan Negara for the third meeting of the fifth cycle of the 15th Parliament will take place from November 30 to December 22.