Higher Education Minister Dr Shafie Salleh today received his credentials to be the nation's Scout Leader for a five-year term starting April 1.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail presented him the credentials at Istana Negara.

Prior to this, the post was held by Sulaiman Daud, who is also a former Education Minister.