Former deputy finance minister Awang Adek Hussin has been appointed the chairperson of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), starting Sept 1, 2017.

Rural and Regional Development Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob made the announcement in a statement today.

According to him, Awang Adek's appointment received the consent of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

"I believe with Awang Adek's vast experience, he will be able to lead Mara in carrying out the ministry's plans and policies towards achieving the objectives listed in the National Transformation Plan," Ismail said...