Tan Sri Radzi Takes Over Chairmanship Of Celcom

30 July 2004

Type

Announcement
Subject TAN SRI RADZI TAKES OVER CHAIRMANSHIP OF CELCOM

Contents :

We forward herewith a press statement to be released by Telekom Malaysia Berhad today on the above matter for Bursa Malaysia's information.


Kuala Lumpur, 30/7/2004 – Telekom Malaysia today announced that its Chairman, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Ir. Muhammad Radzi Haji Mansor will take over Chairmanship of Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad [“Celcom”], a wholly owned subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia when the existing Chairman of Celcom, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Mohd. Munir bin Abdul Majid, becomes Chairman of Malaysian Airlines System Berhad with effect from 1 August 2004.

In addition, YBhg. Dato’ Ng Kong Yeam, YBhg Dato’ Lim Kheng Guan, and Encik Rosli bin Man will relinquish their Directorship in Celcom effective from 1 August 2004, in the move to reduce the size of the Celcom Board.

With the changes, the Board of Directors of Celcom shall comprise seven members. This is in line with the new guidelines announced by the Government with respect to the restructuring of the Board and Management of Government Linked Companies (GLCs), whereby a smaller board, comprising six to ten members, is encouraged for a more effective and focused management.

Following the changes, the Board of Directors of Celcom shall comprise:

Name of Directors Designation
1. Tan Sri Dato’ Ir. Muhammad Radzi Haji Mansor Chairman
2. Dato’ Abdul Wahid Omar Deputy Chairman
3. Dato’ Mohamed Yunus Ramli Abbas Chief Executive Officer
4. Datuk Azzat Kamaluddin Director
5. Mr.Tan Poh Keat Director
6. Encik Ismael Fariz Ali Director
7. Encik Yusof Annuar Yaacob Director
YBhg. Tan Sri Ir Md Radzi, is no stranger to the telecommunications industry. Having served in various capacities within the industry for over three decades, YBhg. Tan Sri Ir Md Radzi was appointed as the Chairman of Telekom Malaysia in July 1999, a position he still holds.

In accepting his appointment as the Chairman of Celcom, YBhg. Tan Sri Ir Md Radzi said that he looks forward to working closely with the Celcom team for the future growth of the Company.

Telekom Malaysia Board, at the conclusion of its meeting held on 27 July 2004 took the opportunity to thank the outgoing Chairman of Celcom, YBhg. Dato’ Dr Mohd Munir Majid and the outgoing Directors, namely, YBhg. Dato’ Ng Kong Yeam, YBhg Dato’ Lim Kheng Guan, and Encik Rosli bin Man for their invaluable contributions and support during their tenure on the Board of Celcom.

REFERENCE NO : 42/CA/CC/0/0728 (2004)

ISSUED BY : Corporate Communications
Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Level 8, Menara Telekom
Jalan Pantai Baharu
50672 Kuala Lumpur

ENQUIRIES : Please contact :
Encik Kairul Mohamed Zamzam - 03-22402662
T.Yoges - 03-22402611

DATE : 30 July 2004


Announcement Info

Company Name TELEKOM MALAYSIA BERHAD
Stock Name TELEKOM
Date Announced 30 Jul 2004
Category General Announcement
Reference No TM-040730-54909