PUTRAJAYA, May 10 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) today announced the appointment of new chairmen for five statutory bodies under the ministry, effective May 15.

They are Muhammad Faiz Fadzil as chairman of the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM); Datuk Mahfuz Omar (Farmers’ Organisation Authority or LPP); Aminuddin Zulkipli (Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority or Fama); Azman Ismail (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute or Mardi); and Sheikh Umar Bagharid Ali (Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board or LPNM).

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu in a statement today said the appointments were based on the individuals’ extensive experience in various fields including policy making, management, administration and services.

"I am confident in the knowledge, credibility and experience they possess in leading and bearing the trust and responsibility in supporting and ensuring reforms in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani,” he said, adding that the appointments were approved by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama