Kolej Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail Petra (KIAS) chief executive Dr Johari Mat was today appointed as a member of the Senate to represent Kelantan with effect from July 7.

Johari was chosen to replace Ahmad Rusli Ibrahim whose term as a senator has ended.

The selection of Johari was proposed by Kelantan Menteri Besar Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat during the Kelantan state legislative assembly sitting in Kota Baru, which was then seconded by his deputy, Ahmad Yakob.

Another senator representing Kelantan currently is a woman lawyer, Mumtaz Md Nawi, who is also the national vice-head of the PAS Women’s wing.

- Bernama