Johari Ghani’s corporate background and experience in government make him the ideal choice to head the investment, trade and industry ministry (Miti), according to two economists.
Sunway University economist Yeah Kim Leng expects Johari’s background in business to lead to more practical and investor-friendly policies, with closer attention paid to costs, returns and how supply chains work.
“Johari understands both the operational realities faced by businesses and the macroeconomic levers of government,” Yeah told FMT, adding that having a good grasp of such issues is vital to attracting investment and improving local industries.
Johari succeeded Tengku Zafrul Aziz as the Miti minister in a Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday.
The post had been left vacant since Tengku Zafrul tendered his resignation…