Axiata Group Berhad announced two new appointments to its Board effective 1 November 2020 namely, Tan Sri Dr. Halim Shafie as Independent and Non-Executive Director and Tuan Syed Ali Syed Salem Alsagoff as a Non- Independent and Non-Executive Director ("NINED"). Both appointments will significantly elevate the Board's capacity in delivering the best standards of corporate governance as the Group navigates industry complexities as well as geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties in seeking new digital growth opportunities across the region. Tan Sri Dr. Halim, as the former Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for two terms (2006-2009 and 2015-2018), and Chairman of Telekom Malaysia (2009 to 2015) brings to the Board a wealth of industry, policy and regulatory strengths that will be critical to the Group's future growth. He was also Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications (2000-2006).