KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13): Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (KL:PCHEM) chairman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Hashim will resign from his post, effective Jan 1, 2025. 

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Friday, the group said Abdul Rahim is stepping down to pursue other interests. 

In a separate filing, the group announced the redesignation of its non-executive director Datuk Sazali Hamzah to non-executive chairman, effective Jan 1, 2025. 

Sazali is currently the Petronas executive vice-president and chief executive officer (CEO) of downstream business. 

He also holds various positions as chairman/ director of various companies within the Petronas group. 

Sazali was previously the managing director/CEO of Petronas Chemicals,  a post he held from May 8, 2014 to Dec 31, 2021.  

On Dec 13, 2024, the board of directors approved the appointment of Sazali as the company’s chairman, in place of Abdul Rahim. 

Sazali also holds 8,000 indirect interest in Petronas Chemicals. 

Meanwhile, in another filing, the group announced the appointment of Abang Yusuf Abang Puteh as its non-independent director, effective Jan 1, 2025. 

Abang Yusuf has over 25 years of experience in Petronas, and has served as the senior vice-president of Petronas LNG Assets, Gas and Maritime Business since June 2022.

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