Malaysia businessman Farhash Wafa Salvador denies involvement in boardroom tussle at government tech provider NexG
Why it matters: Political meddling in key tech firms threatens Malaysia’s digital credibility and investor trust.
- Farhash Wafa Salvador says he never received an order to back off and had no part in the NexG boardroom tussle (per his statement).
- CNA reports that PM Anwar personally instructed Farhash to withdraw, implying direct political interference.
- NexG, the government‑run tech provider, has become a flashpoint for power struggles, raising questions about governance and investor confidence.
Malaysia businessman Farhash Wafa Salvador, a former aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, denies any role in a boardroom clash at state‑owned tech firm NexG, contradicting CNA’s claim that the prime minister told him to step back. The dispute underscores a tug‑of‑war between political patronage and corporate governance in a sector crucial to Malaysia’s digital ambitions.
