IRDA appoints Ashari Kasnan as chief executive, effective Nov 1
KUALA LUMPUR: The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has announced the appointment of Datuk Ashari Kasnan as its chief executive, effective Nov 1, 2026, succeeding Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman who has served since Jan 1, 2025.
The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has appointed Datuk Ashari Kasnan as its new chief executive, effective November 1, 2026. This marks a new chapter in IRDA's leadership as Iskandar Malaysia enters its next phase of growth, following two decades of regional development. Ashari, who brings over three decades of experience in the Johor state civil service, will lead IRDA's efforts to facilitate strategic investments, strengthen the region's economic competitiveness, and promote balanced, inclusive, and sustainable growth.
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