{
  "id": 15892432,
  "title": "IRDA appoints Ashari Kasnan as chief executive, effective Nov 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/irda-appoints-ashari-kasnan-as-chief-executive-effective-nov-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:10:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1560840/irda-appoints-ashari-kasnan-chief-executive-effective-nov-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}