Terengganu Wanita Umno information deputy chairperson Engku Naimah Engku Taib, 57, was sworn in today as a senator.

Engku Naimah took the oath of office before Dewan Negara President Abu Zahar Ujang at Parliament House.

The former headmaster, who hails from Kampung Raja, Besut, Terengganu, holds a Bachelor of Education (TESL) degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Engku Naimah told reporters she was grateful for the appointment and would raise issues regarding education and women.

- Bernama