SME Bank appoints Muslim Hussain as chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) has appointed Datuk Muslim Hussain as its non-executive chairman effective Oct 1. In a statement today, the development financial institution said he has been with SME Bank since Sept 1, 2018, when he was appointed as an independent non-executive director. Muslim’s banking career spans […]
Ling, Wong elected as new MCA Youth, Wanita chiefs
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon has been elected as the new Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) Youth chief. It was announced by party secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon at midnight last night (Sept 23). Ling who is also the Yong Peng assemblyman secured the post after garnering 130 votes, defeating […]
Serian to get a Malay temenggong soon
SERIAN: A recommendation has been made to appoint a Malay temenggong in the division. Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the appointment is currently in progress, though the exact timeline remains shrouded in uncertainty. While expressing his eagerness for swift action, Sagah asserted that the ultimate decision lies […]
Nor Yati Ahmad is new Accountant-General
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Accountant-General (Corporate) Nor Yati Ahmad has been appointed as the new Accountant-General, effective today. The appointment of Nor Yati, who replaces Datuk Dr Yacob Mustafa whose contract ended on Aug 2, was announced by the Accountant-General’s Department in a statement today. “The Accountant-General’s Department would like to express our appreciation and profound thanks […]
Ahmad Terrirudin begins duty as new AG
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh, who officially began his duties as Attorney-General (AG) today, is committed to fulfilling the trust given to him to the best of his ability. “Insha-Allah, I will fulfil the trust given to me to the best of my ability,” he said briefly to the media when logging into the […]
Sarawakian Susan Chemerai among two senators sworn in
KUALA LUMPUR: Two senators took their oath of office before Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, today. They are Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Negeri Melaka general manager Datuk Mustafa Musa and Susan Chemerai Anding who was reappointed as a senator for the second term. Mustafa’s appointment is the choice of Melaka State […]
Business sector hails appointment of Sulong, board members
KUCHING: Businessmen on Monday said the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Fund is in great hands following the appointments of distinguished individuals of strong credentials to the board recently. Association of Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has laid a […]
Roslan appointed as MoTAC sec-gen effective today
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs deputy secretary-general (management services), Datuk Roslan Abdul Rahman, has been appointed as the secretary-general of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) effective today. In a statement, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said Roslan has vast experience in various fields, including planning and […]
Hun Sen’s son is new Cambodian PM
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday appointed Hun Manet as the new prime minister (PM) after incumbent Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced he was stepping down. The monarch signed a royal decree to designate Hun Manet, 45, as the new PM for a five-year-term government following a request from Hun Sen. “The designated […]
Norleha Shariff appointed as new Kuching Resident
KUCHING: As of Tuesday (Aug 1), Norleha Shariff has assumed the position of Resident of Kuching. She succeeds Fathi Hambali, who has been transferred to the Administrative Unit of the Sarawak Premier’s Department. The official handing over of duties took place at the Kuching Resident’s Office, where Fathi officially handed over his responsibilities to Norleha. […]