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PIDM Appoints Abu Huraira Abu Yazid As Chairman Effective Nov 15

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) has appointed Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid as its chairman, effective Nov 15, 2025, succeeding Datuk Seri Zukri Samat, who retired.

In a statement today, PIDM said Abu Huraira brings extensive leadership experience in the public sector and the financial industry, with expertise in banking operations, risk management, and financial governance.

“Previously, he was the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) chairman and Pos Malaysia Bhd executive director, and held various senior positions in financial institutions in Malaysia, among others, as a United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd board member and Bank Simpanan Nasional chief executive officer (CEO),” it added.

It said that currently, Abu Huraira chairs MISC Bhd, Human Resource Development Corporation, and Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn Bhd. 

He holds a Bachelor in Economics (Business Management) from Universiti Malaya.

PIDM CEO Rafiz Azuan Abdullah said Abu Huraira will provide the organisation with strong strategic direction and governance oversight, fulfilling its mandate of promoting financial system stability.

-- BERNAMA