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Bursa’s Wahid Omar appointed WWF-M’sia chairman effective tomorrow

He replaces Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz, who will serve as president 

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 30 Jun 2022 1:23PM

Bursa’s Wahid Omar appointed WWF-M’sia chairman effective tomorrow
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, who is a former senator and minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, says he is excited to take on his new role as chairman of WWF-Malaysia. – WWF-Malaysia pic, June 30, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar will be WWF-Malaysia’s new chairman tomorrow onwards while outgoing chair Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz will be serving as president at the organisation.

Wahid is taking over the role of chairman from Tunku Ali Redhauddin, who completes his eight-year term today.

Prior to this, Wahid has been a WWF-Malaysia trustee since March 2019.

“As a sustainability advocate who has been part of the WWF-Malaysia family for three years, I am honoured to be entrusted with this added responsibility as chairman. 

“I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Tunku Ali (Redhauddin) for his immense contribution as chairman. I look forward to working closely with him in his new role as president.”

Wahid was a senator and minister in the Prime Minister’s Department from June 2013 to June 2016. Later, he served as group chairman of Permodalan Nasional Bhd from August 2016 to June 2018. He currently chairs Bursa Malaysia.

Outgoing WWF-Malaysia chairman, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz – who will now be the organisation’s president – divides his time between corporate, non-profit and educational institutions while continuing his efforts in conservation and heritage preservation as a trustee of Amanah Warisan Negara. – WWF-Malaysia pic, June 30, 2022
Outgoing WWF-Malaysia chairman, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz – who will now be the organisation’s president – divides his time between corporate, non-profit and educational institutions while continuing his efforts in conservation and heritage preservation as a trustee of Amanah Warisan Negara. – WWF-Malaysia pic, June 30, 2022

Meanwhile, Tunku Ali Redhauddin divides his time between corporate, non-profit and educational institutions while continuing his efforts in conservation and heritage preservation as a trustee of Amanah Warisan Negara.

He is also a chairman and founding trustee of Teach For Malaysia, and chairman of Cancer Research Malaysia.

“I am excited to start my new journey as president of WWF-Malaysia, where I hope to work with the new leadership to be able to continue to provide strategic guidance to the organisation.” – The Vibes, June 30, 2022

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