KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Former Works Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Zin Mohamed was appointed chairman of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) replacing Tan Sri Lim Ah Lek effective Oct 1.
According to a statement by the Corporate Communications Unit of KTMB today, the appointment by the Finance Ministry is for two years.
Mohd Zin, who is also the Member of Parliament for Sepang, Selangor, has held several important positions in companies, including being on the board of directors of Putrajaya Corporation and Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
He has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Bradley University in Peoria, the United States; is a registered professional engineer with the Malaysian Board of Engineers Board; and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
His involvement in politics began in 1986 and he is an Umno supreme council member and Sepang Umno division chief since 2004. He was also chairman of the Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club.
Mohd Zin is the president of the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Alumni and was Deputy Works Minister from 2004 till 2008.
KTMB congratulated Mohd Zin on his appointment and hoped he will discharge his duties as KTMB chairman with distinction towards the concept of 1 Malaysia. — Bernama
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