Mahdzir is new TNB chairman

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 8 May 2020 7:08PM · 5 Comments

Mahdzir Khalid was deputy minister of energy, green technology and water from May 2013 to July 2015, before being appointed education minister until 2018. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 8, 2020.

MAHDZIR Khalid has been appointed as the new chairman of Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) effective May 12.

He will replace  Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, who was appointed chairman of the Employees’ Provident Fund beginning May 1.

TNB in a statement today said Mahdzir is no stranger to the national electricity industry and TNB as he was the deputy minister of energy, green technology and water from May 2013 to July 2015, before being appointed education minister until 2018.

TNB president and chief executive officer Amir Hamzah Azizan said given the current difficult period, the national utility company believed his leadership will help steer the group to its aspiration to become among the top 10 utility companies in the world by 2025.

“On behalf of the board of directors, management and all staff of TNB, I welcome the appointment of Datuk Seri Mahdzir, who has broad knowledge and exposure in the electricity industry.

“I would like to convey my gratitude to Tan Sri Ahmad Badri who had also served as a TNB board of director, representing the Ministry of Finance since November 1, 2018.

“His leadership, guidance, knowledge, advice and commitment have greatly benefited us all,” said Amir Hamzah.

Mahdzir, was Kedah menteri besar from December 2005 to March 2008, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Universiti Sains Malaysia and was chairman of Muda Agricultural Development Authority and Kedah Regional Development Authority.

He also held the position as Deputy Chairman of Tourism Promotion Malaysia, Ministry of Tourism Malaysia. – Bernama, May 8, 2020.

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  • Power! (pun intended)

    Posted 3 years ago by Sameon says... · Reply

  • Does he even know what's KWh, V and I?
    Gaji buta as reward for support!

    Posted 3 years ago by Chee yee ng · Reply

  • What's happening to Msia. Even crooks are given high post. Our country is doomed. The crooks are more damaging n dangerous compare to Covid19

    Posted 3 years ago by Dato Radha · Reply

  • Rubber stamp "cairman" yes "cairman" with an eye to take advantage where possible to the maximum he could

    Posted 3 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply

  • Why do these guys still get positions in these huge companies? Just don't get this. This practice really needs to end.

    Posted 3 years ago by Sunita petrus · Reply