Zafrul quits CIMB CEO post


Commenting on his new appointment, Tengku Zafrul said in a separate statement that he would like to thank Muhyiddin for giving him the trust and opportunity to serve the nation.“I am humbled by this enormous responsibility especially at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic challenges."

PETALING JAYA: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd group chief executive officer Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz has relinquished his position with the banking group with immediate effect following Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement of his appointment as the Finance Minister.

In a statement yesterday, CIMB said Tengku Zafrul had also resigned from all other board positions.

Commenting on his new appointment, Tengku Zafrul said in a separate statement that he would like to thank Muhyiddin for giving him the trust and opportunity to serve the nation.“I am humbled by this enormous responsibility especially at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic challenges.

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