Former inspector-general of police (IGP) Khalid Abu Bakar has been appointed Prasarana Malaysia Berhad chairperson.

Khalid retires as top cop and turns 60 years of age today.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, in a statement today, said Khalid would replace previous Prasarana chairperson Ismail Adam, who ended his term on Aug 31.

"Khalid will continue the mission and vision of Prasarana to build and offer world-class public transport services as well as increase the use of public transport.

"Besides that, Khalid has also been appointed as the special envoy to enhance relations with the international community in combating terrorism, extremism and human trafficking," said Najib.

Prasarana operates public transport infrastructure that includes the Mass Rail Transit (MRT), Light Rail Transit (LRT), KL Monorail and Rapid bus services in the federal capital, Penang, Kuantan and Kamunting.

It is fully owned by Ministry of Finance Incorporated, an entity parked under the Prime Minister's Department.

Khalid said yesterday that he had done his best in his 41 years in the police force and had "no unfinished business" that needed settling.

Former Special Branch chief Mohamad Fuzi Harun, 58, has been appointed as IGP in his place, effective today.