Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein

Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary is facing calls to rescind the appointment of a port chairman who has ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a Reuters report. The controversy centers on the chairman of Syed Mokhtar's port operations, whose connection to Epstein has sparked public outrage and demands for accountability. Critics argue that the association with Epstein, who was convicted on sex trafficking charges, could damage the reputation of the port and the tycoon's business empire. The call for revocation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Epstein's network and its influence in global business circles. Syed Mokhtar has not publicly commented on the matter, and the port chairman's role remains under review.