Mohd Khalil Yaakob has been reappointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Malacca for a third term.

Mohd Khalil, 75, received the instrument of appointment today from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah at the Istana Negara.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and several cabinet ministers attended the event.

- Bernama