It's Official: Ismail Sabri Sworn In As 9th PM
The UMNO vice president took his oath in front of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
By Sadho Ram — 21 Aug 2021, 02:55 PM — Updated over 3 years ago
In a ceremony that was aired live by national television stations, UMNO vice president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob took his oath of office before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara at 2.30pm
With the oath of office, Ismail has been sworn in as the 9th Prime Minister of Malaysia.
The Bera member of Parliament (MP) arrived at the palace for the presentation of the instrument of appointment and swearing-in ceremony at 2.12pm.
The Bera MP takes over from Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Muhyiddin was the caretaker Prime Minister after he announced his resignation on 16 August.
