KUALA LUMPUR: Senator Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff was unanimously elected as Dewan Negara Caucus chairman during its first meeting today.

Senator Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah is appointed deputy chairman.

Speaking to reporters at the Parliament lobby, Mohd Yusmadi said today’s meeting outlined the direction of the caucus as an advisory and consultative body in order to represent the peoples’ concerns and interests more effectively.