Ong bows out of special envoy role


Chairman of Malaysia - China business council, Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting delivered his speech during the Malaysia - China digital economy forum at Double Tree Hilton hotel. AZMAN GHANI / The Star

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting (pic) has relinquished his post as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China after serving three terms since November 2011.

In a statement issued by his office, Ong, 62, will continue to serve as Malaysia China Business Council (MCBC) chairman, a post he took over from Tun Musa Hitam in July 2011.

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