Abu Tariq is new HASiL CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy chief executive officer (Compliance) of Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (HASiL) Datuk Abu Tariq Jamaluddin has been appointed as the new HASiL chief executive officer (CEO), effective Dec 17. Abu Tariq, who holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB. Hons) from the Universiti Malaya, began his career at HASiL on March 15, […]

MBKS appoints members to Market and Hawker Liaison Committee

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on Friday (Dec 15) appointed members to the Market and Hawker Liaison Committee, paving the way for a collaborative and productive term from January 2024 to December 2024. A total of 31 committee members were officially appointed during the session, receiving certificates of appointment. “These members, carefully selected […]

Mancha Ata appointed as new Sarawak police commissioner

KUCHING: Datuk Mancha Ata, formerly the Sarawak deputy police commissioner, has been appointed as the new Sarawak police commissioner. He will be succeeding Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, who has been appointed as the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director at Bukit Aman. Mohd Azman took charge of the department after the retirement of the […]

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 […]