Musa Aman took the oath of office as the 11th Sabah governor during a ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu today.

Musa, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, arrived at the ceremonial hall at 10.11am before taking the oath at 10.22am.

Musa then signed the instruments of office as governor, witnessed by the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor followed with a congratulatory speech and a pledge of allegiance.

Sabah Mufti Bungsu Jaafar recited prayers for the state's prosperity under Musa’s leadership.

The governor left the venue at 10.43am.

Deputy Chief Ministers Jeffrey Kitingan, Joachim Gunsalam, and Shahelmey Yahya, Sabah Assembly speaker Kadzim M Yahya, and State Secretary Safar Untong were also present.

On Dec 17, Musa received his letter of appointment as governor from His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur.

His term begins on Jan 1, 2025, and will run until Dec 31, 2028.

Musa succeeds Juhar Mahiruddin, who concluded his tenure on Dec 31 after serving four terms since Jan 1, 2011.

- Bernama