Former minister Reezal Merican Naina Merican has been appointed as the ninth chairperson of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) effective immediately.

Reezal Merican has an extensive track record in government service, having served as the housing and local government minister (2021-2022), youth and sports minister (2020-2021), and deputy foreign minister (2015-2018). Additionally, he chaired Amanah Raya Bhd from 2013 to 2015.

“I am honoured to be...