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Leadership transitions at Sarawak Energy and Bintulu Port

Entities: Ruslan Abdul Ghani · Ibrahim Baki · Sarawak Energy · Petronas · Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad

Overview

In early August 2026, two linked leadership changes were announced in Malaysia’s energy and port sectors. Sarawak Energy’s board named Dato Ruslan Abdul Ghani as its next group chief executive, with a designation period beginning 1 September and full assumption on 1 November, succeeding the retiring Datuk Sharbini Suhaili. On the same day, Bintulu Port Holdings disclosed that Ruslan will step down as its President and Group CEO on 16 August after guiding a period of strategic growth. The company appointed Anuar Ismail, a veteran of Petronas, to take over the role on 17 August. Both announcements frame the moves as coordinated transitions intended to maintain operational continuity and support ongoing growth strategies within the Malaysian energy and infrastructure landscape.

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bintulu Port appoints Anuar Ismail as new Group CEO

    Bintulu Port Holdings names Anuar Ismail as Group CEO effective Aug 17, succeeding Ruslan Abdul Ghani.

  2. about 20 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Sarawak Energy names Ruslan Abdul Ghani as new group CEO

    Sarawak Energy appoints Dato Ruslan Abdul Ghani as group CEO designate from Sept 1, 2026, succeeding Datuk Sharbini Suhaili in Nov, citing his 30‑year energy sector experience.

Sources

dayakdaily.com · suarasarawak.my · utusan.com.my