Malacca Umno Youth information chief Baharudin Abu Bakar took his oath a member of the Dewan Negara today in front of Senate president Abu Zahar Ujang at the parliament house.

The Alor Gajah Umno Youth chief said his appointment was a recognition for the role played by the younger generation.

Baharudin, 42, from Durian Tunggal, Malacca, had once served as a reporter at Variapop Group and Utusan Malaysia .

In a separate event, Abu Zahar received a courtesy call from outgoing French ambassador to Malaysia, Marc Barety.

Barety will end his tour of duty by the end of this month.

- Bernama