IPOH: The appointment of Tun Ramli Ngah Talib as the ninth Yang di-Pertua Negri of Penang is suitable, as he has previously held several positions in the government, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

The Perak Mentri Besar said that Ramli, 84, was a former deputy minister and also the eighth Perak mentri besar for a period of 17 years from 1982 to 1999.

"In my view, he is well-suited for the appointment. I have personally congratulated him and he has responded by expressing his gratitude for being entrusted with the role," he told reporters after attending the Riang Ria Aidilfitri GLC open house here on Sunday (April 27).