Datuk Wira Azhar Abdul Hamid (The Edge file photo)
KUALA LUMPUR (May 27): Mass Rapid Transportation Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has appointed its former CEO, Datuk Wira Azhar Abdul Hamid, as its new chairman effective May 11.
In a statement today, MRT Corp said Azhar, who is also the former FGV Holdings Bhd’s chairman, has helmed the company previously for three years from 2011 and the appointment marks his return to the organisation he once steered.
MRT Corp CEO Datuk Mohd Zariff Hashim said Azhar brings with him vast industry experience that will steer MRT Corp into the future.
“As the founding CEO of MRT Corp, Datuk Wira Azhar’s experience and knowledge will be invaluable as the organization moves forward to develop the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Project and the exciting MRT 3 Circle Line project, while at the same time complete the MRT Putrajaya Line,” Zariff said.