Shining example of integrity, accountability


IS this “the first of its kind” event in Malaysia? Whether it is or not, it is an occasion of pride that a Malaysian corporate leader has emulated the highest level of integrity and accountability (normally seen in developed countries).

Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid (pic), the CEO of MRT Corp, resigned to take responsibility for the unfortunate collapse of the massive overhead concrete span at the MRT construction site near Sg Buloh, which killed three workers.

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