“Ahmad Jazlan’s extensive experience as the rural and regional development deputy minister, and also as a former leader of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board will strongly support and steer Felcra Berhad’s transformation towards improving the company,” the Felcra board of directors said in a statement.

Felcra chief executive Mat Roni Zakaria said he believed that under Ahmad Jazlan’s leadership, various innovations and initiatives could be introduced to improve the company’s operational processes and governance, along with proactive measures in tackling the new norms under the Covid-19 endemic phase.

He said the appointment is in line with the company’s strategic direction to achieve corporate continuity and the company’s sustainability.