Reezal Merican is new MATRADE chairman


Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican

KUALA LUMPUR: Former minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican has been appointed as the ninth chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) effective immediately.

Reezal Merican has an extensive track record in government service, having served as the Minister of Housing and Local Government (2021-2022), Minister of Youth and Sports (2020-2021), and Deputy Foreign Minister (2015-2018). Additionally, he chaired Amanah Raya Bhd from 2013 to 2015.

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