{
  "id": 12802997,
  "title": "Former TH CEO Zukri succeeds Awang Adek as BSN chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/former-th-ceo-zukri-succeeds-awang-adek-as-bsn-chairman",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T05:44:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1550428/former-th-ceo-zukri-succeeds-awang-adek-bsn-chairman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Zukri Samat as its new chairman, replacing Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin. Dr Zukri assumes the role on October 12, succeeding Dr Awang who had been in the position for over two years, having taken up the role on July 1, 2024. BSN CEO Mujibburrahman Abd Rashid expressed confidence in Dr Zukri's capabilities, highlighting his experience in institutional transformation, public sector finance, and Islamic banking as invaluable assets for the bank's future. Dr Zukri's extensive background includes serving as Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia chairman and managing director of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd and Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Bhd, among other positions. He looks forward to working with the bank's board and management to further financial inclusion, accelerate digital transformation, and integrate sustainability into its operations.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Former Lembaga Tabung Haji group managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) between July 2018 and August 2018 Datuk Seri Dr Zukri Samat has been appointed chairman of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), succeeding Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussin, effective Oct 12.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}