<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has appointed former chief secretary to the government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali as its chairman effective Sept 1, 2024.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He replaces Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, who has held the post since May 1, 2020. Ahmad Badri was formerly the secretary-general of the Treasury.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement on Monday, EPF said it extends its heartfelt appreciation to Ahmad Badri for his leadership and significant contributions, which have positioned the retirement fund for sustained excellence.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“At the same time, the board of directors would like to welcome and congratulate Mohd Zuki, whose extensive experience in the government sector and strategic direction will continue to drive the EPF to greater heights. The EPF will continue to play an important role in safeguarding the financial well-being and retirement savings of members, to build a better retirement future,” it added.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It was reported that Mohd Zuki was appointed as the 15th chief secretary to the government on Dec 31, 2019, and had officially retired from the public service on Aug 9 of this year.</p></div>


KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has appointed former chief secretary to the government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali as its chairman effective Sept 1, 2024.

Ex-chief secretary to govt Mohd Zuki is EPF’s new chairman, replaces Ahmad Badri

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(Nov 24): Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to take charge of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), consolidating his leadership ahead of a general election due next year.

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<p>MANILA (Nov 24): The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President (VP) Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, a top official said on Sunday, describing it as a "matter of national security".</p>


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<p>SEOUL (Nov 24): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet leaders of South Korean conglomerates, or "chaebol", to attract more foreign direct investments to Malaysia.</p>

<p>Malaysian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Datuk Mohd Zamruni Khalid said a series of meetings wit...

<p>(Nov 24):&nbsp;When Donald Trump first entered the White House in 2017, Cyrus Razzaghi was running an Iranian business consultancy, advising US, Japanese and European companies about how to grab opportunities in a market emerging from years of economic isolation.</p>

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<p>KOTA BHARU (Nov 24): The Kelantan government is expected to table amendments to the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 in the state legislative assembly in 2025.</p>


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