Omar Ong appointed Petronas non-exec director


PETALING JAYA: Omar Mustapha Ong (pic) of Ethos & Co has received his letter from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to join Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) as independent, non-executive director.

It is learnt that he will be attending his first board meeting possibly today.This ends months of speculation and controversial reports over his appointment which has drawn flak from the current board members of Petronas and even former prime minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad.

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