awang adek is new chairman of mara
Published on: Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Putra Jaya: Former Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin has been appointed as the new chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), effective this Sept 1.Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who made the announcement in a statement, here, Tuesday said the appointment was agreed upon by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak."I believe that with his experience, he could lead Mara in implementing the policies and plans of the ministry in achieving the objectives of the National Transformation programme," he said.
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Awang Adek, 62, who was also formerly Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister, replaces Tan Sri Annuar Musa who does not wish to continue his contract as Mara chairman.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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