PAS' Sik MP Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman has been appointed the new chairperson of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) effective May 16.

Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Ronald Kiandee said that Tarmizi's (above) appointment was consented by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.

"The appointment of Tarmizi as the new chairperson of Mada is effective until May 15, 2022, after receiving the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong,” he told a press conference after a working visit to Mada headquarters in Alor Setar today.

At the same press conference, Tarmizi thanked Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for his appointment to lead Mada.

He also expressed his commitment to ensure that Mada continues to intensify efforts to develop rice cultivation further while safeguarding the welfare of farmers.

- Bernama