Former minister Peter Chin Fah Kui has been appointed chairperson of Malaysian Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech), effective April 7, for a two-year period.

Chin, who served as energy, green technology and water minister, has been special adviser to GreenTech from November 2013.

He takes over from Ir Keizrul Abdullah, Minister Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili said in a statement today.

Chin will provide counsel to GreenTech on the roll out of initiatives under its flagship Green Malaysia Plan, Green Procurement, Electric Mobility and Sustainable Living, which aim to position Malaysia as a hub for green technology.

- Bernama