Press Statement - Appointment of Datuk Ranjit Singh as Chairman of SC

Press Statement - Appointment of Datuk Ranjit Singh as Chairman of SC

MIC welcomes the appointment of Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh as Chairman of the SC and Dato Dr Nik Ramlah Mahmood as Deputy Chief Executive. Both are individuals of high calibre and integrity. Although both the appointments were based purely on merit, the appointment of Datuk Ranjit Ajit Singh as Chairman of the SC has a special significance for the Malaysian Indian Community. It recognises their contribution towards nation building and ability to lead important institutions in our country.

The appointment also signals to the Malaysian Indian youths that under the leadership of our Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak, they can aspire for high office provided that they are willing to work hard.

MIC also wishes to thank the outgoing Chairman, Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar who has done an excellent job in strengthening and developing the Malaysian capital market and maintaining the high integrity of our Securities Commission.

MIC calls upon the government to appoint more qualified Malaysian Indians as board members and chairmen of GLCs; as currently the community is not proportionately represented in these bodies.

S.Murugessan

Secretary General

MIC