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Tajuddin’s appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia: PM

Pasir Salak MP ‘seasoned’ politician, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 18 May 2022 9:30PM

Tajuddin’s appointment as ambassador agreed upon by Indonesia: PM — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) says he was made to understand that Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman had received a letter from Indonesian President Joko Widodo over the appointment. – The Vibes file pic, May 18, 2022

PUTRAJAYA – Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman’s appointment as Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia has been agreed upon by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.

Ismail Sabri said he was made to understand that Tajuddin had received a letter from the Indonesian president over the appointment.

“We have agreed to appoint (Tajuddin as ambassador) and Indonesia has also agreed to it,” he told reporters when met after the Prime Minister’s Department’s Aidilfitri event here today.

“He (Tajuddin) is a seasoned and experienced politician. Let’s wait till he commences duty (as Ambassador),” Ismail Sabri added.

Yesterday, Tajuddin was reported to have confirmed his appointment as the Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia.

The post is currently vacant and was last held by senior diplomat Datuk Zainal Abidin Bakar. – Bernama, May 18, 2022

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