Pagoh Wanita Umno Division head Noriah Mahat and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Wanita vice-chief Dayang Madinah Abang Openg were sworn in today as senators for a second three-year-term.  

They took their oath of office before Dewan Negara president Abu Zahar Ujang in the Dewan Negara.  

Noriah, 61, is also the chairperson of the Johor Women Management Bureau and Johor Wanita Umno Liaison Committee while Dayang Madinah, 58, is a member of the Wanita PBB Supreme Council.

Dayang Madinah is the second youngest daughter of the late Abang Openg, the first Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak.

- Bernama