Rafidah Aziz is stepping down as chairman of AirAsia X

The long-haul budget carrier, in a Bursa Malaysia filing, said Rafidah, 78, was stepping down as she would soon have served the term allowed as an independent director. (Tan Sri) would then need to comply with the change of status, from independent board member, to non-independent director, and the other ensuing requirements,” AAX said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz is stepping down as chairman of AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) effective July 1.

The long-haul budget carrier, in a Bursa Malaysia filing, said Rafidah, 78, was stepping down as she would soon have served the term allowed as an independent director.