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Mahmud Abbas is new PKNS chief executive

Former Halal Development Corp chairman has over 30 years’ experience in corporate world

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 01 Oct 2021 11:30AM

Mahmud Abbas is new PKNS chief executive
Datuk Mahmud Abbas takes over as PKNS CEO from Siti Zubaidah Abd Jabar. – PKNS pic, October 1, 2021

SHAH ALAM – The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) has announced the appointment of Datuk Mahmud Abbas as chief executive effective today.

In a statement, PKNS said Mahmud, who is former Halal Development Corporation chairman, takes over from Siti Zubaidah Abd Jabar, who retired on August 10.

As the new CEO, Mahmud will play an important role in Selangor’s strategic development, as well as support the state government’s aspirations to improve the state’s socio-economic standing, it said.

Mahmud, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Brighton University, has over 30 years’ experience in the corporate world, especially in the real estate industry.

He has served as CEO of public-listed company Knowledge Economic City in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

He has also won various awards for his excellent contributions and services at leading firms, including Chief Executive of the Year at the Selangor Excellence Business Awards in 2017. – Bernama, October 1, 2021

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