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Ismail bin Jamal ("Ismail") has been appointed to the position of General Manager of Perak Transit Berhad ("Company") with effect from 21 January 2026.
Ismail has more than 20 years of extensive experience in corporate and commercial roles across multiple sectors, including transportation, oil and gas, automotive, fuel retail, medical equipment, and public administration. His career demonstrates a strong track record in business development, strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership. He has also served in strategic roles within the Perak State Government, including as Head of the Strategic Communication Unit and as Senior Special Duties Officer to the State Executive Council, where he was responsible involved in policy development, media and public communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Ismail's earlier experience spans automotive sales, marketing communications, and medical equipment sales, providing him with a broad-based understanding of corporate operations and market dynamics. Prior to this, he held senior positions in both the private and public sectors, including as Area Manager for Commercial Business (Downstream) at PETRONAS, where he managed multiple commercial dealer networks, negotiated high-value contracts, and delivered sustained revenue growth and operational efficiencies across the Northern Region.
Currently, Ismail serves as the Head of Commercial & Retail Business Division of the Company, where he oversees all commercial projects, business development initiatives, corporate communications, and project management activities across the Company and its subsidiaries ("Group"). His appointment as General Manager reflects the Company's commitment to leveraging his deep expertise, proven leadership, and extensive network to drive growth, operational excellence, and commercial success across all business segments. |