MATRADE Welcomes Johari Abdul Ghani As MITI Minister, Expects Continued Export Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.

Its chairman, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, said the appointment of Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani as MITI minister, effective today, is expected to provide strong support for export promotion initiatives and exporter development programmes spearheaded by the agency.

“The extensive experience of Johari, coupled with his strong professional background in finance, accounting, auditing and corporate affairs, represents a key asset in supporting the country’s economic development, particularly in the formulation and implementation of policies related to investment, trade and industry,” he said in a statement today.

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The statement noted that Johari's previous cabinet roles, including Deputy Minister of Finance, Minister of Finance II, and Minister of Plantation and Commodities, have been instrumental in shaping policies related to investment, trade and industry, and are closely aligned with fiscal policy, tax incentives, and capital flows.

MATRADE added that Johari’s experience as chairman and director of leading companies, including those listed on Bursa Malaysia, demonstrates his ability to make strategic decisions and provides practical insights into global supply chains and international market challenges.

MATRADE also expressed confidence that the momentum achieved under the leadership of former MITI minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz would continue under Johari, describing the appointment as timely in steering MITI and its agencies towards positioning Malaysia as a dynamic regional hub for trade and industry.

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-- BERNAMA