Abdul Khalid Ibrahim
"Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor"
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Country:
Malaysia

Current Office

Office:
Dao' Menteri Besar's Office
State:
Selangor
District:
Shah Alam
Party:
Pakatan Rakyat
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Abdul Khalid Ibrahim

 

Basic Info
 

Country:
Malaysia

Current Office

Office:
Dao' Menteri Besar's Office
State:
Selangor
District:
Shah Alam
Party:
Pakatan Rakyat

Detailed Info
 

Website:
http://www.youtube.com/mbselangor
http://www.selangor.gov.my
http://www.selangorkini.com.my
Gender:
Male
Relationship Status:
Married to
Puan Sri Datin Seri Salbiah Tunut
Birthday:
December 14, 1946
Hometown:
Kuala Selangor
Political Views:
Liberal
Interests:
Implementing the "Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor" agenda
Favorite Books:
SUPERCLASS (The Global Power Elite & The World They Are Making) by David Rothkope
About Me:
Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is the 14th and current chief minister (Menteri Besar) of the state of Selangor, in Malaysia. He is a former corporate figure of Malay descent and the current Treasurer-General of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR, or People's Justice Party). Khalid was born in the village of Kampung Jalan Raja Abdullah in Kuala Selangor district, Selangor. He graduated from the University of Malaya with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and later obtained an MBA from the University of Queensland.

Khalid began his career as a university lecturer. Later, he entered the corporate world and held the position of CEO from 1979 to 1994 in the government-controlled fund management firm Pemodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).In 1981, he became famous for leading the "dawn raid" on the London Stock Exchange, which resulted in PNB gaining a 51% share in British plantation concern Guthrie in less than two hours. Khalid later became the CEO of the Malaysianized Guthrie, now known as Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd, from 1995 to 2003.

He later left the corporate scene and entered politics, joining the multiracial opposition party PKR. He was the opposition candidate in the 2007 Ijok by-election for the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, contesting against K. Parthiban of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a component party of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN). In the Malaysian General Election 2008, he contested for the Parliamentary and State Assembly seat for P124 Bandar Tun Razak and N11 Ijok where he won both seats. He was appointed as the new Menteri Besar (State Premier) of Selangor and was officially sworn in on March 13, 2008 at Istana Bukit Kayangan. He is also the first person not part of the Barisan Nasional ruling coalition to be appointed as Menteri Besar of Selangor. All previous thirteen Menteri Besar were from United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), a major component party of BN.

As Chief Minister of the State of Selangor, Tan Sri Khalid put an end to negotiated state contracts. He mentioned he would re-look at some of the joint-venture agreements, especially in relation to property development projects, deemed unfavourable to the state. He also introduced the “Merakyatkan Ekonomi Selangor” (Economy for Citizenry) aimed to relieve the burden of the rakyat especially in the face of the current challenging economic scenario.

Despite being an opposition party member, Khalid retains his positions in various quasi-government organizations due to his broad experience and integrity in business and industry. Among his notable positions include:
> Director, SIRIM Bhd
> Adviser, Islamic Development Bank
> Fellow, Institute for Strategic and International Studies
> Member, National Productivity Council

Work Info

Employer:
Selangor State Goverment
Position:
Selangor Menteri Besar
Time Period:
March 2008 - Present
Location:
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Description:
Pakatan Rakyat

Education Info

College:
High School:

Contact Info
 

Email:
mb14_selangor@yahoo.com
Phone:
+603-55447013
Screen Name:
Khalid Ibrahim
Location:
Shah Alam, Malaysia, 40502