Dr M is new Khazanah chairperson, Azmin director

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir has taken over the reins of Khazanah Nasional Berhad following the en masse resignation of its board.

In an announcement this evening, the Prime Minister's Office said Mahathir would serve as chairperson whereas Economic Affairs Minister Azmin has been appointed as one of the directors.

Others on the board are Mohd Hassan Marican, who is also a member of the Council of Eminent Persons, Sukhdave Singh and Goh Ching Yin.

Sukhdave was the former Bank Negara deputy governor whereas Goh serves as an independent and non-executive director at Shangri-La Hotels (Malaysia) Berhad.

[More to follow] - Mkini