ISMAIL Omar has resigned as Media Prima Bhd independent non-executive director, effective today.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the media group said the 67-year-old wishes to focus on other commitments.

Ismail, who holds a law degree from International Islamic University Malaysia, started his career as an investigation officer in the Criminal Investigation Department.

He was the country’s ninth inspector-general of police.

“Within Media Prima, he was chairman of The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Bhd and a member of the Media Prima Digital Sdn Bhd board,” said the filing. – Bernama, June 1, 2020.