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Mara chairman defers to Zahid on leadership position
Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has indicated that Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi holds the authority to determine his future as chairman of Mara, Malaysia's principal institution for bumiputera economic development.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Mara chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated on Tuesday that any decision regarding his continued tenure in the role ultimately rests with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi.
The statement comes amid ongoing developments at the statutory agency, which plays a central role in advancing bumiputera entrepreneurship and economic participation across Malaysia.
Ashraf's remarks underscore the hierarchical relationship between his position and Zahid's oversight responsibilities. As a key government official, Zahid holds influence over the leadership structure of major state institutions under his purview.
The Mara chairman did not elaborate on specific circumstances or timelines that might prompt such a transition, leaving the precise context of the discussion unclear.