The former chief executive officer of Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Ismail Hashim is poised to join Johor Port as its new executive director beginning August 1, replacing Abdul Khalid Lal Khan, reported Business Times.

             According to sources, Abdul Khalid was given the option to join PTP's parent MMC Corp or go on leave.

             It is understood that he was among those who opposed the rationalisation plan involving PTP and Johor Port.