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IJM Names Johan Idris Chairman as Board Transition Moves From Continuity to Oversight

IJM has appointed former KPMG Malaysia leader Johan Idris as independent chairman, completing a planned board succession while retaining continuity.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 5 October 2026 – IJM Corporation Bhd has appointed Datuk Johan Idris as independent non-executive director and chairman, completing a planned board succession that places financial oversight and governance experience at the head of the construction and property group.

The appointment follows the retirement of former chairman Tan Sri Krishnan Tan at IJM’s 42nd annual general meeting on 27 August. Datuk Lee Teck Yuen assumed the chairmanship temporarily while the board completed its search. He has now been redesignated as a non-independent non-executive director and will remain on the board, providing continuity alongside the new independent chair.

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