KUALA LUMPUR: PRG Holdings Bhd has appointed Datin Arlina Ariff as its independent and non-executive director, with effect from April 20, 2023.

In a statement, the group said Arlina has 25 years of experience in the banking, finance and economics industries.

She served in Bank Negara for 22 years from September 2000 to July 2022.

Before joining PRG, Arlina held the position of Director of the Financial Inclusion Department of Bank Negara, responsible for ensuring access to financial services to various segments of society.

This included ensuring access to financing, financial services, financial redress, and financial information for the general public.

During her tenure at Bank Negara, Arlina served in several other departments, including the Human Capital Development Centre, the Economics Department, and the Monetary Analysis and Strategy Department.

“We warmly welcome Datin Arlina Ariff to our board. She brings significant value to this position with her wealth of public and private sector experience and senior roles in the Malaysian banking and finance sector.

“Her talent and experience make her an accomplished business leader, and we look forward to her contributions to PRG,” said PRG Group executive vice-chairman Datuk Lua Choon Hann.

Main Market-listed PRG is primarily engaged in the property development, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture businesses.