The Malaysian Cooperative Societies Commission (SKM) today announced the reappointment of Rusli Jaafar as its executive chairman for a two-year term, effective June 1.
In a statement, SKM said the reappointment which will run until May 31, 2025, was consented to by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah in accordance with Section 11(3)(a) of of the SKM Act 2007 (Akta 665).
The instrument of appointment was presented to Rusli by the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick.
Rusli, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), began his career at the Cooperative Development Department and has served the SKM for 30 years.
Within that 30-year period, he has held the post of director in several of SKM's headquarters and state offices, as well as top management level.
He was first appointed as SKM executive chairman on Dec 1, 2022.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency