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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In order to navigate an intricate and fast-changing digital economy, MDEC puts together a management team that boasts extensive knowledge in many areas of our business. The Board of Directors is made up of representatives from the Government and corporate sectors.
The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for the country’s tech-led initiatives, be it in terms of direction, strategic supervision, or management. With their blend of diversity and high-level expertise, there is no better team to guide MDEC towards a tech-led economy.
YB Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi bin Haji Che Ahmad
SMW, PGDK, JSM, AMN, FISM, MAALS
State Assemblyman, Kok Lanas, Kelantan
YB Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi bin Haji Che Ahmad was appointed as the Chairman of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on 1 December 2021.
The State Assemblyman for Kok Lanas, Kelantan, Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi has held various top positions in the government. He served as the Political Secretary to the Minister of Youth and Sports in 1990 to 1992 and to the Minister of Rural Development Malaysia from 1993 to 1999, before taking position as the Political Secretary to the Prime Minister in 2007 to 2009.
Prior to serving as State Assemblyman, he was also the Member of Parliament Ketereh from 2004 to 2008. A leading figure in poverty eradication, he has been serving as the Chairman of Yayasan Kemiskinan Kelantan since 1993.
Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi has also held multiple corporate positions, including serving as Chairman to Silver Ridge Berhad from 2004 to 2008, Syarikat Permodalan Risda Berhad from 2006 to 2016,
Prior to serving as State Assemblyman, he was also the Member of Parliament Ketereh from 2004 to 2008. A leading figure in poverty eradication, he has been serving as the Chairman of Yayasan Kemiskinan Kelantan since 1993.
Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi has also held multiple corporate positions, including serving as Chairman to Silver Ridge Berhad from 2004 to 2008, Syarikat Permodalan Risda Berhad from 2006 to 2016,
and KEMUBU Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) from 2014 to 2018. He is currently a Board Member of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia since 2020.
A professional Licensed Land Surveyor, Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi is a Principal of AA Geomatics and Survey Consultants Firm and a Fellow of the Institute of Surveyor Malaysia.
His robust academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Survey & Mapping) from the Western Australian Institute of Technology Perth (now Curtin University) and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM); on top of professional training in Hydrography and Seabed Mappings, Motorised Levellings, and Lidar Surveys and Mapping from Canada, Sweden, USA and China.
The State Assemblyman for Kok Lanas, Kelantan, Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi has held various top positions in the government. He served as the Political Secretary to the Minister of Youth and Sports in 1990 to 1992 and to the Minister of Rural Development Malaysia from 1993 to 1999, before taking position as the Political Secretary to the Prime Minister in 2007 to 2009.
Prior to serving as State Assemblyman, he was also the Member of Parliament Ketereh from 2004 to 2008. A leading figure in poverty eradication, he has been serving as the Chairman of Yayasan Kemiskinan Kelantan since 1993.
Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi has also held multiple corporate positions, including serving as Chairman to Silver Ridge Berhad from 2004 to 2008, Syarikat Permodalan Risda Berhad from 2006 to 2016, and KEMUBU Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) from 2014 to 2018. He is currently a Board Member of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia since 2020.
A professional Licensed Land Surveyor, Datuk Seri Sr. Haji Md Alwi is a Principal of AA Geomatics and Survey Consultants Firm and a Fellow of the Institute of Surveyor Malaysia.
His robust academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Survey & Mapping) from the Western Australian Institute of Technology Perth (now Curtin University) and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM); on top of professional training in Hydrography and Seabed Mappings, Motorised Levellings, and Lidar Surveys and Mapping from Canada, Sweden, USA and China.
YBHG. DATO' SERI HAJI MOHAMMAD BIN MENTEK
Secretary General at the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia
YBhg. Dato’ Seri Haji Mohammad bin Mentek was appointed to the Board on 25 November 2020.
YBhg Dato’ Seri Haji Mohammad bin Mentek took office as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) on 4 November 2020. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Minnesota, USA, and has an accumulated 28 years of extensive experience in public administration.He began his career as an Assistant Secretary for the Human Capital, Services and Training Division at the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications, and Post. He also served in the Finance Office of the Perak State Government. One of his accomplished milestones was being appointed as the first Director of the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Sabah branch. He served in this this role the longest from year 2000 to 2009.
He was given the responsibility to lead the Immigration Department in Sabah for three years, thus becoming the first Sabah native to be appointed at this position.He made another landmark achievement when he was appointed as the first Director-General of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) in 2013. He also served as Senior Under-Secretary for the Human Resource Management Division for the Ministry of Education In 2014. YBhg Dato’ Seri Mohammad was later appointed as the Secretary General for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) in 2016, where he became the first Sabah native to be appointed to this position. He was later re-assigned, in similar capacity, to the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC).
YBRS. Abu Bakar @ Salleh bin Hj. Jambol
Undersecretary For The International Division of the Ministry of Finance (MOF)
YBrs. Abu Bakar @ Salleh bin Hj. Jambol was appointed to the Board on November 1, 2021.
Abu Bakar @ Salleh bin Hj. Jambol started his career in 1995 as Administrative and Diplomatic Services officer, attached to the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia (MoF).
Over the last 26 years, he remains working in MoF and serves in various offices/divisions, among others, the Sabah’s Federal Treasury Office, National Budget Office, National Strategy Unit, Strategic Financial Control & Corporate Division, and Remuneration Policy & Management Division.
He is currently the Undersecretary of International Division, MoF, a position that he held since July 2021.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration (UUM) and also Master’s Degree in Economics (UPM).
Apart from MDEC, Abu Bakar also sits in the boards of the Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Perak Housing and Property Development Authority (LPHP) and Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC).
His main areas of expertise and interest are strategic policies, economics and international trade and relations. During his free time, Abu Bakar loves to engage in recreational activities and sports.
YBHG. PROF EMERITUS DATO’ DR HALIMAH BADIOZE ZAMAN FASc
Non-Executive Independent Director
She was appointed onto the Board of Directors of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) effective 5 April 2019.
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Halimah Badioze Zaman is currently Holder of the Tan Sri Leo Moggie Distinguished Chair in Energy Informatics at the Institute of Informatics and Computing in Energy Informatics (IICE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). Prior to this she has served in various capacities and roles at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for 39 years, which includes being one of the Founders of the Faculty of Information Science and Technology, founder of the ICT Niche at UKM and was the Founding Director of the first Centre of Excellence in Computer Science at UKM called Institute of Visual Informatics.
Over the years Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Halimah has gained tremendous recognition in field of Computer Science and Information and Communications Technology by not just amongst the academia but also government and industry, and has played a key role in various collaborations with the government and industry leaders, nationally and globally. It is through these collaborations that she’s able to receive multiple accolades for inventions and innovations at both the national and International levels. She has been honoured with the title of Professor Emeritus by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for her continuous contributions to research and intellectual knowledge that has benefitted government, industry and society both nationally and globally.
YBhg. Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah bin Zaidel
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBhg. Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah bin Zaidel was appointed to the Board on August 6, 2020.
With his extensive experience from the finance sector and in business management, was able to accelerate Sarawak’s economy and take it to greater heights. He graduated from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) with a PhD in Finance and a Masters Degree for Business Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Since 2019, Dr. Muhammad Abdullah is an alumni of Harvard Business School, Harvard University.
Since 2008, Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Abdullah is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Economic and Business, UNIMAS. He also spent a fair bit of time in the corporate sector as well when he was a Senior Vice President at KAF Seagroatt & Campbell Securities Sdn. Bhd. and a Vice President at CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd.
Presently, he is a board member for the National Wage Consultative Council, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, Land Custody Development Authority and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd.
YBRS. LEE CHIN CHEH
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Lee Chin Cheh was appointed to the Board on August 6, 2020.
His passion for law saw him worked his way as he earned his law degree before starting his own firm in 1997. His prowess in the legal arena and the trust gained from clients has seen him established himself firmly in the corporate world being a legal advisor and director at many private and public companies based in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and Germany over the past 23 years.
He has advised and completed various cross border mergers and acquisitions in multiple fields. Lee began his political foray in 1997 and made strong inroads in his political career, first being named a council member with Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) and later becoming a state assemblyman after winning the Kajang state seat in the 2013 general election.
Lee’s political career sees him now playing an active role in government, having held the post of Special Tasks Officer to the Minister of Housing and Local Government since 2018.
His involvement beyond politics and law extends to his services to various community based organisations over the years, either as a senior office-bearer or legal advisor. Lee received his Bachelor of Law, LLB (Hons) from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
YBRS. AIREEN OMAR
Non-Executive Independent Director
She is an Economics graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds a Masters in Economics from New York University.
YBrs. Aireen Omar was appointed to the Board on November 3, 2020. Aireen Omar is currently President (Air Asia Digital), AirAsia Group where she is responsible for its digital strategy, promoting innovation throughout the group and encouraging collaboration across AirAsia’s businesses and markets.
She oversees large, digital strategic group-wide initiatives to help transform AirAsia Group into a global, cloud and data driven, and platform company. At RedBeat Ventures, Aireen is also pivotal in incubating and growing the digital and fintech businesses such as BigLife, BigPay, Teleport, Santan, and in transforming airasia.com into more than just an airline platform.
YBRS. DR DHESI BAHA RAJA
Non-Executive Independent Director
Dr Dhesi holds a Master of Public Health and DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) and is passionate about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
YBrs. Dr Dhesi Baha Raja was appointed to the Board on November 3, 2020. One of his key contributions to Malaysia was i-Kelahiran, a software that organizes birth data, immunization coverage & tracks high risk pregnancies in real time. The technology was then implemented in government hospitals and clinics around Malaysia.Pursuant to winning first prize in the Global Impact Competition, he was sponsored to the Singularity University in Silicon Valley where he co-founded Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology, a software that has the capability of
identifying deadly outbreaks 3 month in advance & geo-locating them up to 400 meter radius. He was also invited by the Honorable Chancellor of Germany, Madam Angela Merkel to share his expertise on AI for Antimicrobial resistance and the use of technology to solve global grand challenges in Germany.Dr Dhesi is one of the experts that drafted the use of technology to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for the United Nations in an expert panel meeting in New York & Geneva.
YBRS. IZZANA SALLEH
Independent Non-Executive Director
YBrs. Izzana Salleh was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of MDEC on 1 December 2021.
She holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Masters in Business Administration from Imperial College Business School. She is also a Biotechnology graduate from California State University, Pomona.
YBrs. Izzana Salleh was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of MDEC on 1 December 2021. She is also a member of the Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad Board of Directors and a Member of the Investment Panel with SOCSO.
She has extensive experience in management, public policy, start-ups, and international NGOs. She is currently the CEO of RISE Human Capital, where she is focused on developing talent through global collaborations, mindset shifts, and targeted behavioural growth.
Izzana has extensive public service experience, being the Co-Founder and President of Girls For Girls (G4G) International, a global Not-For-Profit organisation aimed at helping young women develop the courage, vision, and skills to take on leadership.
Izzana has extensive public service experience, being the Co-Founder and President of Girls For Girls (G4G) International, a global Not-For-Profit organisation aimed at helping young women develop the courage, vision, and skills to take on leadership.
She holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Masters in Business Administration from Imperial College Business School. She is also a Biotechnology graduate from California State University, Pomona.
YBrs. Izzana Salleh was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of MDEC on 1 December 2021. She is also a member of the Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad Board of Directors and a Member of the Investment Panel with SOCSO.
She has extensive experience in management, public policy, start-ups, and international NGOs. She is currently the CEO of RISE Human Capital, where she is focused on developing talent through global collaborations, mindset shifts, and targeted behavioural growth.
Izzana has extensive public service experience, being the Co-Founder and President of Girls For Girls (G4G) International, a global Not-For-Profit organisation aimed at helping young women develop the courage, vision, and skills to take on leadership.
YBrs. Izzana Salleh was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of MDEC on 1 December 2021. She is also a member of the Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad Board of Directors and a Member of the Investment Panel with SOCSO.
She has extensive experience in management, public policy, start-ups, and international NGOs. She is currently the CEO of RISE Human Capital, where she is focused on developing talent through global collaborations, mindset shifts, and targeted behavioural growth.
Izzana has extensive public service experience, being the Co-Founder and President of Girls For Girls (G4G) International, a global Not-For-Profit organisation aimed at helping young women develop the courage, vision, and skills to take on leadership.
YBRS PROF MADYA TS. DR. NOOR AFIZA MAT RAZALI
Independent Non-Executive Director
YBrs Prof Madya Ts. Dr. Noor Afiza Mat Razali was appointed to the Board on 23 February 2022.
An Associate Professor at the Defence Science and Technology Faculty in the National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM), Ts Dr. Noor Afiza also serves as the Director of Industry Relations Division, Office of Assistant Vice Chancellor (Services, Industry Relations & Corporate Affairs) from September 2021.
Ts. Dr. Noor Afiza Mat Razali has deep roots in IT and digitalisation, having worked 10 years in the IT industry in multiple international corporations focusing on IT solution implementations, operation support, and project management locally and internationally before venturing into her academic and research career. This includes serving as IT Technical Consultant (IT and Global Business Services) with HP Enterprise Malaysia.
Ts. Dr. Noor Afiza has extensive education in technology from universities in Japan. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer and Information Engineering from Ibaraki University, as well as a Master Degree in Computer Science and a PhD of Science in Computer Science with research area in Cybersecurity from Tokyo University of Technology.
At UPNM, Ts. Dr. Noor Afiza’s vast swathe of research and expertise covers Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Blockchain Technology, Smart City, Human-Computer Interaction and Disaster Management System. She is a recipient of Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) grants and others for research in Cybersecurity.
Ts. Dr. Afiza also contributes to the wellbeing of Malaysia’s international relations through assisting in governmental policy discussions, as well as organising national and international level conferences and seminars focusing on economic, education and human resource development between Malaysia and Japan.
With regards of her expertise, Ts. Dr. Noor Afiza was – among others – appointed as the External Advisor to National Security Strategy Centre (NASTRAC) from 1 November 2021. She is also one of the panel of experts for the Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT) and the expert panel reviewers for the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) Grand Challenge Grant.
MDEC
OPERATING COUNCIL
MEET THE TEAM
The Board of Directors is further supported by our MDEC Operating Council, led by Mahadhir Aziz . They bring a wealth of industry experience and knowledge in their respective fields, and are collectively responsible for implementing and delivering our strategic industry development and digital transformation objectives.
MAHADHIR AZIZ
Chief Executive Officer
He currently chairs several strategic committees focusing on the development of Malaysia’s future tech ecosystems and regulations including the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) Advisory Panel.
MAHADHIR AZIZ
Chief Executive Officer
He currently chairs several strategic committees focusing on the development of Malaysia’s future tech ecosystems and regulations including the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) Advisory Panel.
A recognised industry leader, Mahadhir has a proven track record of over 20 years in various industries including Financial Services, Energy (Oil and Gas), Information Technology and Media, serving established global and local organisations such as Deloitte Consulting, Kodak, PETRONAS and AmInvestment Bank.
He was previously the co-founder and CEO of Futurise since its establishment in 2017, an agency under the Ministry of Finance mandated to drive the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyberview. In March 2020, Mahadhir was also handpicked to be part of the founding team at the National Economic Implementation and Strategic Coordination Agency (LAKSANA) under the Ministry of Finance.
Appointed the General Manager at Cyberview in 2015, he was instrumental in formulating the development of the Cyberjaya Global Technology Hub Blueprint and its implementation. Amongst the notable digital and tech transformation projects in which he successfully launched was the establishment of the City Innovation Council to manage Smart City implementation including the Cashless Cyberjaya programme.
He was previously the co-founder and CEO of Futurise since its establishment in 2017, an agency under the Ministry of Finance mandated to drive the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyberview. In March 2020, Mahadhir was also handpicked to be part of the founding team at the National Economic Implementation and Strategic Coordination Agency (LAKSANA) under the Ministry of Finance.
Appointed the General Manager at Cyberview in 2015, he was instrumental in formulating the development of the Cyberjaya Global Technology Hub Blueprint and its implementation. Amongst the notable digital and tech transformation projects in which he successfully launched was the establishment of the City Innovation Council to manage Smart City implementation including the Cashless Cyberjaya programme.
He currently chairs several strategic committees focusing on the development of Malaysia’s future tech ecosystems and regulations including the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) Advisory Panel. Mahadhir has also served on various committees such as the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs Advisory
Panel and the Malaysian Industry4WRD Regulatory Panel at the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI).
On the global stage, Mahadhir has represented Malaysia at the Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum (2015 – a World Economic Forum branch of Russian Federation), Smart City Expo World Congress (2016-2018) in Barcelona (where he was acknowledged as among the global thought leaders in smart city initiatives), Global Transformation Forum (2017) and United Nations World Urban Forum (2018) which subsequently led to him being invited as a panel member of the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs.
Mahadhir is passionate about developing communities and society in general. He has contributed pro-bono work for the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he was the Content Reviewer and Contributor for the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which is the guide used for all PMI-certified project managers (Project Management Professional – PMP) globally.
He is an active participant in the Malaysian education system at both the university and secondary school programs ranging from volunteer work to arts and STEM. Mahadhir holds a B.Sc. Computer Science from Lakehead University with a Minor in Business and is registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT).
On the global stage, Mahadhir has represented Malaysia at the Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum (2015 – a World Economic Forum branch of Russian Federation), Smart City Expo World Congress (2016-2018) in Barcelona (where he was acknowledged as among the global thought leaders in smart city initiatives), Global Transformation Forum (2017) and United Nations World Urban Forum (2018) which subsequently led to him being invited as a panel member of the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs.
Mahadhir is passionate about developing communities and society in general. He has contributed pro-bono work for the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he was the Content Reviewer and Contributor for the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which is the guide used for all PMI-certified project managers (Project Management Professional – PMP) globally.
He is an active participant in the Malaysian education system at both the university and secondary school programs ranging from volunteer work to arts and STEM. Mahadhir holds a B.Sc. Computer Science from Lakehead University with a Minor in Business and is registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT).
He currently chairs several strategic committees focusing on the development of Malaysia’s future tech ecosystems and regulations including the National Regulatory Sandbox (NRS) Advisory Panel. Mahadhir has also served on various committees such as the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs Advisory Panel and the Malaysian Industry4WRD Regulatory Panel at the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI).
On the global stage, Mahadhir has represented Malaysia at the Krasnoyarsk Economic Forum (2015 – a World Economic Forum branch of Russian Federation), Smart City Expo World Congress (2016-2018) in Barcelona (where he was acknowledged as among the global thought leaders in smart city initiatives), Global Transformation Forum (2017) and United Nations World Urban Forum (2018) which subsequently led to him being invited as a panel member of the United Nations Technology Innovation Labs.
Mahadhir is passionate about developing communities and society in general. He has contributed pro-bono work for the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he was the Content Reviewer and Contributor for the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which is the guide used for all PMI-certified project managers (Project Management Professional – PMP) globally.
He is an active participant in the Malaysian education system at both the university and secondary school programs ranging from volunteer work to arts and STEM. Mahadhir holds a B.Sc. Computer Science from Lakehead University with a Minor in Business and is registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT).
DATUK FADZLI ABDUL WAHIT
Strategy
Prior to joining MDEC, Datuk Fadzli was the Partner/Executive Director for the Management Consulting Practice of KPMG Business Advisory (Head of Government Sector), KPMG Malaysia.
Datuk Fadzli Abdul Wahit is currently the Chief Strategy Officerof MDEC. Prior to joining MDEC, Datuk Fadzli was the Partner/Executive Director for the Management Consulting Practice of KPMG Business Advisory (Head of Government Sector), KPMG Malaysia.
Datuk Fadzli has over 30 years’ experience in advising government and semi-government clients in Malaysia, and his main areas of specialisation are in Policy Development, Economic & Feasibility Study, Strategy Planning & Advisory, Corporate Restructuring and Corporatisation & Privatisation of public utilities industries. His breadth of expertise has helped various stakeholders and partnership between government sectors and large corporations. He has also led several successful projects relating to Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy & Business Process and Human Resources.
Datuk Fadzli has over 30 years’ experience in advising government and semi-government clients in Malaysia, and his main areas of specialisation are in Policy Development, Economic & Feasibility Study, Strategy Planning & Advisory, Corporate Restructuring and Corporatisation & Privatisation of public utilities industries. His breadth of expertise has helped various stakeholders and partnership between government sectors and large corporations. He has also led several successful projects relating to Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy & Business Process and Human Resources.
Datuk Fadzli’s past professional experience includes stints at Coopers & Lybrand Management Consulting, Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, RHB Sakura Merchant Bank & MIMOS Berhad. In 2014, Datuk Fadzli was an appointed Board Member of Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN)/Inland Revenue Board (IRB), for a tenure of 2 terms (4 years) and he is also an Adjunct Professor to DRB Hi-Com University, where he actively assisted the Tertiary Institute through seminars and lectures on areas of strategic & operational management.
Datuk Fadzli received his education both in Malaysia and United Kingdom. He began his tertiary education at MARA Institute of Technology (ITM) in Accountancy. He then pursued his education at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he successfully completed both his Degree & Masters in Accounting.
Datuk Fadzli received his education both in Malaysia and United Kingdom. He began his tertiary education at MARA Institute of Technology (ITM) in Accountancy. He then pursued his education at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he successfully completed both his Degree & Masters in Accounting.
Datuk Fadzli’s past professional experience includes stints at Coopers & Lybrand Management Consulting, Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, RHB Sakura Merchant Bank & MIMOS Berhad. In 2014, Datuk Fadzli was an appointed Board Member of Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN)/Inland Revenue Board (IRB), for a tenure of 2 terms (4 years) and he is also an Adjunct Professor to DRB Hi-Com University, where he actively assisted the Tertiary Institute through seminars and lectures on areas of strategic & operational management.
Datuk Fadzli received his education both in Malaysia and United Kingdom. He began his tertiary education at MARA Institute of Technology (ITM) in Accountancy. He then pursued his education at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he successfully completed both his Degree & Masters in Accounting.
RAYMOND SIVA
Investment and Brand
He is a sought after Reputation and Influence Strategist for international brands, local conglomerates and CEOs.
Mr. Raymond Siva has more than 23 years of experience in journalism, strategic marketing and crisis and issues response. He is a sought after Reputation and Influence Strategist for international brands, local conglomerates and CEOs. He has conducted over 100 spokesperson and crisis training, messaging workshops and talks in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
He was appointed as CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in
October 2019 and Senior Vice President of Investment and Brand in December 2020, overlooking a 110 person team. This includes Investment Development and Promotion, MSC Business Services, Brand Marketing and Strategic Communications.
He holds an LLB from the University of London and a Professional Diploma in Public Relations from the Institute of Public Relations Malaysia.
He was appointed as CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in October 2019 and Senior Vice President of Investment and Brand in December 2020, overlooking a 110 person team. This includes Investment Development and Promotion, MSC Business Services, Brand Marketing and Strategic Communications.
He holds an LLB from the University of London and a Professional Diploma in Public Relations from the Institute of Public Relations Malaysia.
Richard Loh
Digital MDEC
Prior to his appointment at MDEC, he was serving at AXA Partners (Asia Region) as its Chief Information Officer.
Mr. Richard Loh Tian Hu was appointed as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer of MDEC on August 6, 2021. He has more than 24 years of experience in AI, data and information technology.
He began his career in 1997 at Siemens Malaysia, eventually rising to become the Chief Information Officer at Nokia Siemens Networks in 2006. He also served as the Chief Information Officer of AIG Insurance Malaysia as well as Country Head of IT Services at Zurich Insurance Malaysia.
He began his career in 1997 at Siemens Malaysia, eventually rising to become the Chief Information Officer at Nokia Siemens Networks in 2006. He also served as the Chief Information Officer of AIG Insurance Malaysia as well as Country Head of IT Services at Zurich Insurance Malaysia.
Prior to his appointment at MDEC, he was serving at AXA Partners (Asia Region) as its Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for leading and developing MDEC’s Digital Information Technology Strategy, Plan and Transformation. He is also tasked to review, reorganise and integrate MDEC’s technology functions and infrastructures to maximise MDEC’s capabilities and ensure that they are aligned to provide high quality digital innovations and technology services that are dynamic and responsive to both internal and external customers.
Prior to his appointment at MDEC, he was serving at AXA Partners (Asia Region) as its Chief Information Officer. He is responsible for leading and developing MDEC’s Digital Information Technology Strategy, Plan and Transformation. He is also tasked to review, reorganise and integrate MDEC’s technology functions and infrastructures to maximise MDEC’s capabilities and ensure that they are aligned to provide high quality digital innovations and technology services that are dynamic and responsive to both internal and external customers.
DR SUMITRA NAIR
Skills & Jobs
Her key mandate is to ensure that Malaysian youth are equipped with the necessary digital competencies for the future workforce.
Dr. Sumitra is Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Skills and Jobs at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. Her mandate is to lead MDEC’s digital talent development and inclusion strategies in ways that empower Malaysians to take advantage of digital technologies for career and income opportunities.
To date, her work has impacted more than 2 million Malaysians. In her prior role at MDEC, Sumitra also initiated and led a national initiative to empower small and youth businesses with digital marketing skills, benefitting more than 300,000 microbusinesses in Malaysia.
Her past roles include holding leadership and advisory position in corporate responsibility and sustainability portfolios at DiGi Telecommunications and Telenor ASA. Sumitra holds a PhD in Business Economics from Monash University Malaysia, a Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, an Executive Management Certificate in International Marketing from INSEAD University, as well as a Bachelor of Economics with Honours from University Malaya. Her most important role is being a mother to two digital natives.
Her past roles include holding leadership and advisory position in corporate responsibility and sustainability portfolios at DiGi Telecommunications and Telenor ASA. Sumitra holds a PhD in Business Economics from Monash University Malaysia, a Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, an Executive Management Certificate in International Marketing from INSEAD University, as well as a Bachelor of Economics with Honours from University Malaya. Her most important role is being a mother to two digital natives.
GOPI GANESALINGAM
Industry
Gopi has worked in brand names like Matsushita, American Express International, Lucent Technologies, Telstra Australia, Salesforce.com and Google.
Mr. Gopi Ganesalingam is a finance professional and an entrepreneur who has served in executive and board positions in the Asia Pacific region for the last 30 years. Gopi has worked in brand names like Matsushita, American Express International, Lucent Technologies, Telstra Australia, Duetsche Telecoms Consulting and as go-to-market partners for salesforce.com and Google (via the company he founded, LAVA Protocols). Gopi is now the Senior Vice President of Tech Ecosystem & Globalisation (TEG) at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the government agency tasked with championing and leading Malaysia’s Digital Economy.
At MDEC, Gopi is at the forefront of championing talented tech entrepreneurs and disruptors whilst
growing and connecting the local tech ecosystem to be globally visible and competitive – powering the tech companies and the entrepreneurs to actualize their business vision. Gopi has always been passionate about developing Malaysia’s nascent Digital Economy towards achieving sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development. His end goal is to connect and propel the global digital economies via government intervention, corporate partnerships/innovation, aligning investors/funders, government and business chambers, all of which will link global tech economies. Gopi currently serves as Independent Board Director with MCIS Life (Insurance) and as Trustee and Board Director of Junior Achievement Worldwide, Malaysian chapter.
At MDEC, Gopi is at the forefront of championing talented tech entrepreneurs and disruptors whilst growing and connecting the local tech ecosystem to be globally visible and competitive – powering the tech companies and the entrepreneurs to actualize their business vision. Gopi has always been passionate about developing Malaysia’s nascent Digital Economy towards achieving sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development. His end goal is to connect and propel the global digital economies via government intervention, corporate partnerships/innovation, aligning investors/funders, government and business chambers, all of which will link global tech economies. Gopi currently serves as Independent Board Director with MCIS Life (Insurance) and as Trustee and Board Director of Junior Achievement Worldwide, Malaysian chapter.
MDEC Policies
Whistleblowing
MDEC is committed to a high degree of integrity, transparency and good governance in the conduct of its operations. In view of this, MDEC employees and member of the public who has reasonable belief of any improper conduct, may report or make a disclosure of the same, in compliance with MDEC’s Whistleblowing Policy.
Improper conduct may include any wrongdoing, malpractice, activity deemed as dishonest, unethical or in violation of MDEC’s regulations, guidelines, internal policies and procedures but not limited to:
In line with MACC, all disclosures will be managed by Integrity and Governance Department (IGD) MDEC through a whistleblowing process. All information disclosed including any information on the nature of the improper conduct and the identity of the individual disclosing such information will be kept confidential unless so required under the provisions of any law or order of a competent court.
MDEC employee or member of the public can submit their disclosure along with this completed form with supporting evidence and/or documents to substantiate your disclosure to any of the following reporting channels and your disclosure will be treated in strict confidential manner:
Sealed envelope with indicative labels “To be opened by Head, Integrity and Governance Department only”, addressed to:
Head, Integrity and Governance Department,
MDEC HQ, 2360, Persiaran APEC,
63000, Cyberjaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Send an email to a dedicated whistleblowing email at [email protected]
Enquiries
You may reach out to the integrity and Governance Department (IGD) via walk-in, mail, call and email as per below details:
Integrity and Governance Department
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (389346-D)
2360, Persiaran APEC
63000, Cyberjaya
Selangir Darul Ehsan
Direct Line :+603 8315 3293
Email: [email protected]
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MDEC Policies
MDEC Policies
MDEC support the anti-corruption efforts of the Government and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission by strengthening its corporate governance and continuously inculcating the highest standards of honesty and transparent business practice, regardless of where and when that business transpires among its directors, employees, suppliers, recipients, participants and clients
In ensuring this, MDEC is currently enhancing the existing guidelines and policies which apply universally to the directors, management, employees and MDEC’s associated persons, in line with the Malaysian relevant laws and regulations. These guidelines and policies are subject to modification from time to time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate in the best interests of MDEC, or as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Enquiries
You may reach out to the integrity and Governance Department (IGD) via walk-in, mail, call and email as per below details:
Integrity and Governance Department
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (389346-D)
2360, Persiaran APEC
63000, Cyberjaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Direct Line :+603 8315 3293
Email: [email protected]
MDEC Code of Conduct
MDEC Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct for Employees
MDEC is fully committed to be the standard bearer of good corporate behavior, and it is every employee’s duty to ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards.
This Code serves as guidance on the standards of behavior expected of all MDEC’s employee in our business affairs.
Code of Conduct for Vendors
MDEC expects its bidders, suppliers, contractors, consultants or other service providers (“Suppliers”), recipients of cash grants or sponsorship from MDEC (“Recipients”), persons who participate in any of the programs launched or undertaken by MDEC (“Participants”) and its clients (“Clients”) to conduct their respective businesses in the most ethical and professional manner.
This Code serves as guidance on the standards of behavior expected which must be observed and complied by all MDEC’s Suppliers/Recipients/Participants/Clients when engaging MDEC in any business affairs.
Enquiries
You may reach out to the integrity and Governance Department (IGD) via walk-in, mail, call and email as per below details:
Integrity and Governance Department
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (389346-D)
2360, Persiaran APEC
63000, Cyberjaya
Selangir Darul Ehsan
Direct Line :+603 8315 3293
Email: [email protected]
Corporate Commitment
CORPORATE COMMITMENT
Dear MDEC’s Board of Directors, employees, suppliers, recipients, participants and clients,
As the agency leading Malaysia’s Digital Economy forward, MDEC is committed to high standard of integrity, transparency and good governance in the conduct of its operation.
Following to the enforcement of Corporate Liability Provision, Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, MDEC pledges to ensure our businesses do not participate in corrupt activities.
Together we work towards breaking the corruption chain.
MALAYSIA DIGITAL ECONOMY CORPORATION
#integritymatters #LetsBuildTogether
Glossary
Enquiries
You may reach out to the integrity and Governance Department (IGD) via walk-in, mail, call and email as per below details:
Integrity and Governance Department
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Sdn Bhd (389346-D)
2360, Persiaran APEC
63000, Cyberjaya
Selangir Darul Ehsan
Direct Line :+603 8315 3293
Email: [email protected]
MEET THE TEAM
The Board of Directors is further supported by our MDEC Operating Council, led by Mahadhir Aziz . They bring a wealth of industry experience and knowledge in their respective fields, and are collectively responsible for implementing and delivering our strategic industry development and digital transformation objectives.
Digital MDEC
DATUK FADZLI ABDUL WAHIT
Strategy
Digital Investments
RAYMOND SIVA
Investment and Brand
Digitally Powered Businesses
AIZA AZREEN AHMAD
Adoption
Digitally Powered Businesses
GOPI GANESALINGAM
Industry
Digitally Skilled Malaysians
DR SUMITRA NAIR
Skills & Jobs
Governance & Controls
NORA JUNITA HUSAINI
Finance
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In order to navigate an intricate and fast-changing digital economy, MDEC puts together a management team that boasts extensive knowledge in many areas of our business. The Board of Directors is made up of representatives from the Government and corporate sectors.
The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for the country’s tech-led initiatives, be it in terms of direction, strategic supervision, or management. With their blend of diversity and high-level expertise, there is no better team to guide MDEC towards a tech-led economy.
The Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for the country’s tech-led initiatives, be it in terms of direction, strategic supervision, or management. With their blend of diversity and high-level expertise, there is no better team to guide MDEC towards a tech-led economy.
YBhg. Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad bin Mentek
Secretary General at the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia
YBhg. Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad bin Mentek was appointed to the Board on 25 November 2020. YBhg Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad bin Mentek took office as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) on 4 November 2020. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Minnesota, USA, and has an accumulated 28 years of extensive experience in public administration. He began his career as an Assistant Secretary for the Human Capital, Services and Training Division at the Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications, and Post. He also served in the Finance Office of the Perak State Government.
One of his accomplished milestones was being appointed as the first Director of the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Sabah branch. He served in this this role the longest – from year 2000 to 2009. He was given the responsibility to lead the Immigration Department in Sabah for three years, thus becoming the first Sabah native to be appointed at this position. He made another landmark achievement when he was appointed as the first Director-General of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) in 2013. He also served as Senior Under-Secretary for the Human Resource Management Division for the Ministry of Education In 2014. YBhg Dato’ Sri Mohammad was later appointed as the Secretary General for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) in 2016, where he became the first Sabah native to be appointed to this position. He was later re-assigned, in similar capacity, to the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC).
One of his accomplished milestones was being appointed as the first Director of the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Sabah branch. He served in this this role the longest – from year 2000 to 2009. He was given the responsibility to lead the Immigration Department in Sabah for three years, thus becoming the first Sabah native to be appointed at this position. He made another landmark achievement when he was appointed as the first Director-General of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) in 2013. He also served as Senior Under-Secretary for the Human Resource Management Division for the Ministry of Education In 2014. YBhg Dato’ Sri Mohammad was later appointed as the Secretary General for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) in 2016, where he became the first Sabah native to be appointed to this position. He was later re-assigned, in similar capacity, to the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC).
YBRS. PN. AFIDAH AZWA BINTI ABDUL AZIZ
Deputy Undersecretary For The Investment Evaluation Section In The Strategic Investment Divison Of The Ministry Of Finance
YBrs. Pn. Afidah Azwa Binti Abdul Aziz was appointed on the Board of Directors of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), effective 16 October 2018. She was appointed as PUNB Board member effective 19 November 2015. She served as the alternate Board member since 2013, and currently she is the Deputy Undersecretary for the Investment Evaluation Section in the Strategic Investment Division of the Ministry of Finance since August, 2017. She is also a TEKUN Nasional Board Member, which she has been a part of since 15 October 2015.
Puan Afidah began her career in the banking industry in 2000 after graduating from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a Bachelor Degree in Economics in 1999. In 2009, she graduated with a Master’s in Development Economics from University Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Puan Afidah began her career in the banking industry in 2000 after graduating from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with a Bachelor Degree in Economics in 1999. In 2009, she graduated with a Master’s in Development Economics from University Putra Malaysia (UPM).
YBHG. PROFESSOR DATO’ DR HALIMAH BADIOZE ZAMAN F.A.SC
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBhg. Professor Dato’ Dr Halimah Badioze Zaman F.A.Sc was appointed onto the Board of Directors of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) effective 5 April 2019. Dato’ Dr Halimah has served in various capacities and roles at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for 39 years, which includes being one of the founding members of the Faculty of Information Science and Technology as well as a founder of the ICT niche at UKM. Currently, she is a Founding Director of the first centre of excellence in Computer Science at UKM, called Institute of Visual Informatics.
Over the years, Dato’ Dr Halimah has played a key role in multiple collaborations with industry leaders. It is through these collaborations that she’s able to receive multiple accolades for inventions and innovations at both national and international levels.
Over the years, Dato’ Dr Halimah has played a key role in multiple collaborations with industry leaders. It is through these collaborations that she’s able to receive multiple accolades for inventions and innovations at both national and international levels.
YBRS. LEE CHIN CHEH
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Lee Chin Cheh was appointed to the Board on August 6, 2020. His passion for law saw him worked his way as he earned his law degree before starting his own firm in 1997. His prowess in the legal arena and the trust gained from clients has seen him established himself firmly in the corporate world being a legal advisor and director at many private and public companies based in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and Germany over the past 23 years. He has advised and completed various cross border mergers and acquisitions in multiple fields.
Lee began his political foray in 1997 and made strong inroads in his political career, first being named a council member with Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) and later becoming a state assemblyman after winning the Kajang state seat in the 2013 general election. Lee’s political career sees him now playing an active role in government, having held the post of Special Tasks Officer to the Minister of Housing and Local Government since 2018.
His involvement beyond politics and law extends to his services to various community based organisations over the years, either as a senior office-bearer or legal advisor. Lee received his Bachelor of Law, LLB (Hons) from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
Lee began his political foray in 1997 and made strong inroads in his political career, first being named a council member with Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) and later becoming a state assemblyman after winning the Kajang state seat in the 2013 general election. Lee’s political career sees him now playing an active role in government, having held the post of Special Tasks Officer to the Minister of Housing and Local Government since 2018.
His involvement beyond politics and law extends to his services to various community based organisations over the years, either as a senior office-bearer or legal advisor. Lee received his Bachelor of Law, LLB (Hons) from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.
YBrs. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH BIN ZAIDEL
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Professor Dr Muhammad Abdullah Bin Zaidel was appointed to the Board on August 6, 2020.With his extensive experience from the finance sector and in business management, was able to accelerate Sarawak’s economy and take it to greater heights.
He graduated from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) with a PhD in Finance and a Masters Degree for Business Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Since 2019, Dr. Muhammad Abdullah is an alumni of Harvard Business School, Harvard University. Since 2008, Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Abdullah is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Economic and Business, UNIMAS. He also spent a fair bit of time in the corporate sector as well when he was a Senior Vice President at KAF Seagroatt & Campbell Securities Sdn. Bhd. and a Vice President at CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd. Presently, he is a board member for the National Wage Consultative Council, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, Land Custody Development Authority and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd.
He graduated from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) with a PhD in Finance and a Masters Degree for Business Management from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Since 2019, Dr. Muhammad Abdullah is an alumni of Harvard Business School, Harvard University. Since 2008, Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Abdullah is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Economic and Business, UNIMAS. He also spent a fair bit of time in the corporate sector as well when he was a Senior Vice President at KAF Seagroatt & Campbell Securities Sdn. Bhd. and a Vice President at CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd. Presently, he is a board member for the National Wage Consultative Council, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, Land Custody Development Authority and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd.
YBRS. AIREEN OMAR
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Aireen Omar was appointed to the Board on November 3, 2020. Aireen Omar is currently President (Air Asia Digital), AirAsia Group where she is responsible for its digital strategy, promoting innovation throughout the group and encouraging collaboration across AirAsia’s businesses and markets. She oversees large, digital strategic group-wide initiatives to help transform AirAsia Group into a global, cloud and data driven, and platform company. At RedBeat Ventures, Aireen is also pivotal in incubating and growing the digital and fintech businesses such as BigLife, BigPay, Teleport, Santan, and in transforming airasia.com into more than just an airline platform.
She is an Economics graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds a Masters in Economics from New York University.
She is an Economics graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds a Masters in Economics from New York University.
YBRS. DR DHESI BAHA RAJA
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Dr Dhesi Baha Raja was appointed to the Board on November 3, 2020. Dr Dhesi holds a Master of Public Health and DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) and is passionate about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. One of his key contributions to Malaysia was i-Kelahiran, a software that organizes birth data, immunization coverage & tracks high risk pregnancies in real time. The technology was then implemented in government hospitals and clinics around Malaysia. Pursuant to winning first prize in the Global Impact Competition, he was sponsored to the Singularity University in Silicon Valley where he co-founded Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology, a software that has the capability of identifying deadly outbreaks 3 month in advance & geo-locating them up to 400 meter radius.
He was also invited by the Honorable Chancellor of Germany, Madam Angela Merkel to share his expertise on AI for Antimicrobial resistance and the use of technology to solve global grand challenges in Germany. Dr Dhesi is one of the experts that drafted the use of technology to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for the United Nations in an expert panel meeting in New York & Geneva.
He was also invited by the Honorable Chancellor of Germany, Madam Angela Merkel to share his expertise on AI for Antimicrobial resistance and the use of technology to solve global grand challenges in Germany. Dr Dhesi is one of the experts that drafted the use of technology to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for the United Nations in an expert panel meeting in New York & Geneva.
YBrs. FAROUK PETER LEE
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Farouk Peter Lee was appointed to the Board on November 3, 2020. Farouk Peter Lee has an extensive career with global multinational companies and is currently the Asia Market General Manager for AXA Group Operations, responsible for managing the delivery of IT shared services (Infrastructure and Application) for AXA businesses across Asia. Lee is also the Chairman of AXA Group Operations Hong Kong, and an Executive Board Member of AXA Group Operations Malaysia and AXA Group Operations Philippines.
He has more than 25 years of experience leading and driving operational and IT enabled change in Insurance and Banking industry across Asia, specifically in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and China (including Hong Kong). Lee has held leadership roles in Accenture, DXC Technologies, New York Life Insurance, Zurich Insurance, MetLife, and AXA. He received his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from Brown University, USA.
He has more than 25 years of experience leading and driving operational and IT enabled change in Insurance and Banking industry across Asia, specifically in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and China (including Hong Kong). Lee has held leadership roles in Accenture, DXC Technologies, New York Life Insurance, Zurich Insurance, MetLife, and AXA. He received his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Electrical Engineering from Brown University, USA.
YBRS. JALEELUDEEN ABU BAKER
Non-Executive Independent Director
YBrs. Jaleeludeen Abu Baker was appointed to the Board on November 3, 2020. Jaleeludeen Abu Baker is currently Director of Legal & Administration at AHB International Berhad and was the Executive Director of Antah Holdings Berhad. He was part of the team entrusted to undertake Antah Group’s turnaround and corporate restructuring. The task also involved addressing and rectifying the various corporate governance issues faced. He also undertook a comprehensive legal and corporate review of its investment portfolios and led dispute resolutions
He is also a Director at SAB Global, owner and manager of Axiom Learning and Child Enhancement center in Malaysia. He has previously held leadership roles in the licensed money services business, having represented the Malaysian money-changing industry at the 2014 Mutual Evaluation Report on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures in Malaysia.Jaleeludeen holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Honours) from the International Islamic University, Malaysia and was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya in 1995. In addition, he is a Trust Officer approved by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), a licensed Company Secretary and a Committee Member of the Institute of Approved Company Secretaries (IACS).
He is also a Director at SAB Global, owner and manager of Axiom Learning and Child Enhancement center in Malaysia. He has previously held leadership roles in the licensed money services business, having represented the Malaysian money-changing industry at the 2014 Mutual Evaluation Report on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures in Malaysia.Jaleeludeen holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Honours) from the International Islamic University, Malaysia and was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya in 1995. In addition, he is a Trust Officer approved by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), a licensed Company Secretary and a Committee Member of the Institute of Approved Company Secretaries (IACS).
WE LEAD MALAYSIA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY
WHAT WE DO
OUR MISSION & VISION
Our People
Digitalising a nation’s economy requires expertise in multiple industries. We bring together innovators, thought leaders and technology advocates to lead Malaysia’s Digital Economy forward.
The core values that we live by at MDEC are:
We Serve The Nation
We Are Forward Thinkers
We Are Go-Getters
We Are Collaborators
We Have Fun
But at the end of the day, the Digital Economy is not just MDEC’s responsibility – it is everybody’s. Our role is to help organise and inspire, but Malaysia’s digital future lies in the hands of her people.
Our Programmes & Initiatives
Following our mandate to lead the development of the Digital Economy in Malaysia, MDEC has developed and implemented various first-mover digital initiatives and programmes that have re-shaped Malaysia as an innovative producer of digital content and services for Digital Skills (mydigitalmaker, Premier Digital Tech Institutions, e-Usahawan, GLOW) Digital Business (Malaysia Digital Hubs, GAIN, DFTZ) and Digital Investments (MSC, Global Business Services, Global Testbed Initiative).
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Learn MoreDOTS & DASHES
In 1844, Samuel Morse sent a series of dots and dashes from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Maryland, and forever changed the way our world communicated. By 1866, we had trans-Atlantic telegraph lines. In 1876 the telephone was invented. Welcome to the world’s first big Digital Transformation.
The 200 years since then has seen the birth of the Internet and the age of smartphones, bringing even bigger changes to the way we do everything – from entertainment to work to shopping and business.
The 200 years since then has seen the birth of the Internet and the age of smartphones, bringing even bigger changes to the way we do everything – from entertainment to work to shopping and business.
SO WHAT IS THE
DIGITAL ECONOMY?
DIGITAL ECONOMY?
Digital economy refers to activities and transactions driven by the public and private sectors as well as the citizens to produce, adopt and innovate digital technologies and services in relation to socio-economic functions for enhanced wealth creation, productivity and quality of life.
Galvanising Malaysia’s Economy
The world’s economy is now digitally driven. It is critical that Malaysia takes the lead in key areas such as digital adoption, digital entrepreneurship and innovation. Tech talent will help drive our nation’s Digital Economy forward.
- Digital adoption
Getting everyone on board with digital means every member of our community must embrace digital technology. We need to take advantage of technological advancements to increase the speed of business and government services to improve the quality of life.
- Digital Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Promoting digital entrepreneurship is an especially vital path for Malaysia to boost economic growth and job creation. We need to speed the growth of digital entrepreneurship and innovation to propel Malaysia to the front of the global stage.
- Tech Talent Development
Making Malaysia into a digital economic powerhouse requires a pool and pipeline of human capital with the right skills and training. We are intensifying our efforts to develop the necessary tech talent that will redefine our Digital Economy.
- Digital Inclusivity
A prosperous nation is one in which its citizens work together for the common good. We aim to empower Malaysians both young and old through digital means in order to enhance their productivity, resulting in a better nation for all of us.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to develop the nation’s Digital Economy by implementing efforts that are centred on attracting investments, building local tech champions, catalysing digital innovation ecosystems with supportive policies and propagating diversity and inclusivity.
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