In response to a Bernama query, MAHB said the directors were not contracted, but appointed members who continued to serve on the board.

“These directors have not been served with termination notices,” it said.

“Any changes in the MAHB board composition would have been announced to Bursa Malaysia, as the company is a publicly listed entity.”

At a recent press conference, Wan Fayhsal claimed he had received information that the five directors had been terminated by Khazanah Nasional Bhd, allegedly due to their opposition to the proposed privatisation of MAHB.

This came after Hong Leong Investment Bank, acting as an independent adviser, recommended that shareholders accept a take-private offer by Gateway Development Alliance at RM11 per share.

However, the five directors – Mohamad Husin, Ramanathan Sathiamutty, Cheryl Khor Hui Peng, Koe Peng Kang and Chris Chia Woon Liat – voiced dissatisfaction with the offer, calling it unfair and unreasonable.