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Key figures tapped for Iskandar

[ 25-11-2008 ]
Key figures tapped for Iskandar

JOHOR BARU: Key people including those who have worked abroad are being lured to take up important positions in Iskandar Malaysia.

Topping the list is former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk N. Parameswaran, who has been appointed to an advisory position in Iskandar Investment Bhd.

New faces: Harun and Parameswaran are expected to help further promote projects under Iskandar Malaysia.

The former top diplomat, who retired last month, has been roped in to help promote the project in Singapore especially from the Iskandar Investment Bhd office in the island republic, which opened in April.

Parameswaran had served in at least seven countries in his diplomatic career spanning 40 years.

Another top executive recruited is former Port of Tanjung Pelepas chief executive officer Harun Johari who has been appointed executive director of Iskandar Regional Development Authority.

Harun, who has also worked abroad in London and has travelled extensively, served many years in the petroleum company Shell before joining Port of Tanjung Pelepas.

Both men are expected to “add value” especially in promoting and carrying out projects already under way since Iskandar Malaysia was launched two years ago.

Parameswaran, when contacted, said he was looking forward to his new appointment in the private sector as there were many areas in Iskandar which would benefit both countries.

“Previously, I was promoting Iskandar while in government but now I am looking forward to doing it as a member of the private sector.”

Iskandar Investment Bhd managing director Arlida Ariff said Parameswaran would be joining the company on Dec 1.

“He has vast experience and we hope to tap his expertise to promote Iskandar more aggressively in Singapore.”

The Iskandar Investment Bhd office in Singapore, which is managed by three people, is its only office abroad. It is expected to address the low Singaporean participation in Iskandar Malaysia.

It was earlier reported that Iskandar Malaysia was still maintaining its investment momentum despite the slowing global economic climate, raking in RM40.25bil in investments since it was formed.

(source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/11/24/nation/2628342&sec=nation)

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