Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, on 6 May 2020, announced the appointment of Tanjong Manis’ member of parliament, Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab, as its new chairman effective on 1 May 2020, succeeding Dato’ Ir Dr Meor Abdul Aziz Bin, who served since 17 Feb 2020.
As the new chairman, Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab will be responsible for charting CIDB’s direction as a credible organisation that regulates, develops, and facilitates the construction industry in Malaysia.
“The board members, management, and staff welcome Yusuf appointment and would like to express our appreciation to Meor Abdul Aziz for his services,” said CIDB.
Yusuf, who graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the United States of America, has over 34 years of experience in the field of engineering. Currently, he is the director of Jurutera Perunding Wahba Sdn Bhd and he had served as the director for development of both government and private infrastructure projects.
Yusuf is also a professional member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), and Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (ACEM).
– Construction+ Online
