Former Teraju CEO Mohd Husni appointed Labuan Corporation chairman
LABUAN (Aug 6): Former TERAJU chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Husni Mohamad Salleh has been appointed as the chairman of Labuan Corporation (LC) for a two-year term, effective Aug 1, 2025.
Mohd Husni, 56, is a seasoned corporate leader and administrator with over 34 years of experience across government agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs), and the corporate sector.
The appointment of Mohd Husni who holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance) from West Virginia University, United States was announced by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa Wednesday.
He had served as the chief executive officer of the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) from 2011 to 2018.
During his leadership, he also functioned as the chief secretariat to the National Bumiputera Economic Council, as well as the Bumiputera Economic Councils of Sabah and Sarawak.
During his tenure, he led the implementation of Bumiputera economic transformation agendas through various national initiatives involving investment, financing, and business development.
Mohd Husni had also held several senior positions, namely as the chief governance officer at Sumner Group Health Medical Devices Limited in the United Kingdom.
He also served as the chief executive officer of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd, chief executive officer of Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP), and chief operating officer of MSC Venture Management.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has received international recognition, including the Jewels of the Muslim World Award from OIC Today Magazine in 2019, the Global Leadership Award for Leadership Excellence in Community Transformation in 2017, and the Innovative Leadership Award from Limkokwing University in 2016.
'I believe with his vast experience and strong background, Mohd Husni's appointment will further strengthen Labuan's strategic role as a competitive Federal Territory, particularly in enhancing investment appeal, expanding the local economic ecosystem, and improving the quality of life for the island's residents,' she said in a statement.
Dr Zaliha expressed the government's deepest appreciation to Senator Tan Sri Anifah Aman for his leadership and contributions during his service as chairman of the Labuan Corporation since June 2023.
The chairman's post has been vacant since Anifah's contract ended last month. – Bernama
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