PMO announces new media and strategic communications adviser

Khazanah Nasional Berhad media adviser Mohammed Shazalli Ramly has been named as media and strategic communications adviser to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) effective yesterday.

PMO, in a media statement today, said the appointment of Shazalli (above), 63, was to replace the late Rozaid Abdul Rahman who died on Aug 18.

“Shazalli, who serves as Khazanah’s media adviser, will also monitor the prime minister’s media and communication affairs.

“He will also be tasked with improving the implementation of the Malaysia Madani campaign,” the statement said.

Shazalli holds a Master of Business Administration from St Louis University, Missouri and a Bachelor of Science (Marketing) from Indiana University Bloomington, both in the United States.

He has extensive experience, including holding the position of group managing director of Boustead Holdings Bhd, managing director and chief executive officer of Telekom Malaysia Berhad as well as regional CEO and corporate executive vice president of Axiata Group Bhd.

On Aug 18, Rozaid, 60, died at his residence in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, shortly after he was discharged from Serdang Hospital for heart treatment.

Rozaid was appointed as director of PMO’s Media and Strategic Communications Division on May 23, 2023.

- Bernama

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