Based on his excellent records in administrative fields, Tun Hj. Abdul Aziz bin Hj. Abdul Majid was appointed as Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka in year 1971 by D.Y.M.M Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong V, Al-Sultan Almu’tasimu Billhi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Badlishah. Allahyarham Tun Hj. Abd. Aziz holds the positionof Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka for five years.