FORMER Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman has been appointed the 11th Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah.

The appointment takes effect on Jan 1, 2025.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented him with the instrument of appointment in a ceremony at Balairung Kecil, Istana Negara here today.

Musa, 73, was appointed the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah by Article 1 of the Sabah Constitution for four years, effective Jan 1, 2025 until Dec 31, 2028.

He replaces Tun Juhar Mahiruddin whose term expires this Dec 31. He was appointed to the post on Jan 1, 2011.