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29601
Tue, 11/11/2008 - 16:11
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AZIZ YUSOF APPOINTED ELECTION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Home Ministry secretary-general Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, 58, has been appointed chairman of the Election Commission (EC) effective this Dec 31.
Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Sidek Hassan said in a
statement Tuesday that the King had consented to Abdul Aziz's
appointment under Clause (1) Article 114 of the Federal Constitution.
His appointment is until he reaches the age of 66 as provided for under
Clause (3) Article 114 of the Constitution.
Abdul Aziz, who was born in Sabak Bernam, Selangor on Jan 24, 1950, retired
as Home Ministry secretary-general on Jan 24, 2006 but was reappointed to the
post on a contract basis.
He will be replacing current EC chairman Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman
whose service will end as he will be 66 on Dec 30.
On behalf of the government, Mohd Sidek thanked Abdul Rashid for his
excellent service as EC chairman for the past eight years.
Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Sidek Hassan said in a
statement Tuesday that the King had consented to Abdul Aziz's
appointment under Clause (1) Article 114 of the Federal Constitution.
His appointment is until he reaches the age of 66 as provided for under
Clause (3) Article 114 of the Constitution.
Abdul Aziz, who was born in Sabak Bernam, Selangor on Jan 24, 1950, retired
as Home Ministry secretary-general on Jan 24, 2006 but was reappointed to the
post on a contract basis.
He will be replacing current EC chairman Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman
whose service will end as he will be 66 on Dec 30.
On behalf of the government, Mohd Sidek thanked Abdul Rashid for his
excellent service as EC chairman for the past eight years.
