KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid has been appointed as Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) chairman effective May 11.
The appointment marks his return to the Finance Ministry-owned company that he once helmed as its first chief executive officer from 2011 to 2014.
In a statement today, MRT Corp chief executive Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said Azhar brings with him vast industry experience that will help steer the company into the future.
“As the founding CEO of MRT Corp, Azhar’s experience and knowledge will be invaluable as the organisation moves forward to develop the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Project and the exciting MRT 3 Circle Line project, while at the same time, to complete the MRT Putrajaya Line.”
Prior to his appointment, Azhar was FGV Holdings Bhd chairman from 2017 to April 2021, where he helped the beleaguered listed planter turnaround its business.
Other corporate posts he held include MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd chairman and Malakoff Corporation Bhd managing director. – The Vibes, May 27, 2021
