Board of Directors

YB Ms. Wong Shu Qi is currently a Member of Parliament for Kluang and a board member of Research for Social Advancement (REFSA). She started her career as a writer and journalist before being appointed the Executive Secretary for DAP and serving as a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly from 2013 to 2018.

YB Ms. Shu Qi graduated with a double degree in Political Science and Journalism from the National Chengchi University, Taiwan and a Master's in Public Administration from the National University of Singapore.

Mr. Mohd Khuzzan Abu Bakar has served with Bank Mualamat Malaysia for over 14 years. He has held various board member and chairman positions, and also served as a member of the Johor State Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2022.

Mr. Sutekno bin Ahmad Belon is currently the Deputy Secretary General (Operations) at the Ministry of Human Resources. He has held several senior leadership roles in the public sector, including Director General of the National Anti-Drugs Agency, Director General of the Department of Manpower, and Senior Undersecretary at the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities as well as the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water.

Mr. Sutekno holds a Corporate Master in Business Administration from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Missouri at St. Louis, USA.

Dato’ Luqman Ahmad is the Deputy Secretary General (Sectoral) in the Ministry of Economy. He also serves as the Director of Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM), South Kelantan Development Authority and Yayasan Didik Negara.

Dr. Emelia Fantoza Saraih has served in public service for 28 years. She is currently the Deputy Undersecretary (International) at the Ministry of Finance. She has held positions in the Prime Minister’s Department, Ministry of Higher Education, and Ministry of Plantation and Commodities.

Dr. Emelia holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

Mr. Ramu Ganapathy Iyer is the Vice President of Micron Memory Malaysia. He has 34 years of experience spanning across the Electronic Manufacturing Services, Memory, SSD & HDD Storage, Photonics and Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication industries, covering leadership roles in General Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and New Products Development roles.

Mr. Ramu holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas, United States.

Prof. Dr. Hajah Arsiah Haji Bahrun @ Bahron was the former Dean for Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s (UMS) Centre for Post-Graduate Studies and a Professor in Management at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting.

Prof. Dr. Hajah Arsiah graduated with a Science degree from the University of South Carolina, United States, and holds a PhD in Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

Mr. R. Nathan P. Rajoo has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He is currently the Solutions Architect at ITMAX System Berhad.

Mr. R. Nathan graduated with a degree in Technology Management from University College Sedaya International (UCSI).

Mr. Mohd Farid Shah Mohd Basir is the Chief People Officer of MBSB Bank Berhad. He has had career exposure abroad and across industries, ranging from telecommunications and insurance to fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and banking. He currently serves as the Vice President of Malaysia Employers Federation (MEF).

Mr Farid graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Studies (HR Management). He has also completed business and leadership programmes at Cambridge Judge Business School, Oxford Said Business School, INSEAD and IMD Switzerland.

YB. Senator Dr. Jufitri Joha currently holds the position of Human Development Consultant at the Yayasan Negeri Sembilan. He is also a lawyer, a youth activist and also the former President of the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM).

He was appointed as a Senator in August 2025, reflecting his continued contribution to national development and policymaking.

YB Senator Dr. Jufitri obtained a law degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), followed by a Master of Arts in Community and Youth Work from Durham University, United Kingdom. He also holds a PhD in Youth Studies from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

Dr. Jasmine Begum is the Regional Director of Legal and Government Affairs at Microsoft Malaysia. Her extensive background includes leadership positions at Dell Malaysia and the United Nations, and she has held numerous directorial and advisory positions.

Dr. Jasmine holds a law degree from the International Islamic University (IIUM), two Master’s degrees (in law and Communication for Development) from the University of Reading, United Kingdom, and a PhD in Comparative Law from Universiti Islam Malaysia (UIM).

YM Raja Hamzah Abidin Raja Nong Chik is the Managing Director of Southeast Asian private investment firm RHL Ventures. His vast experience as an investor includes positions with Guoco Group Hong Kong and Goldman Sachs Singapore. He was also the Head of Business Development at Rasma Corporation before being appointed as the Director of Impact Malaysia.

YM Raja Hamzah Abidin holds an Accounting and Finance degree from Warwick University, United Kingdom.

Datuk Seri LSr. Dr. Haji Md. Alwi Haji Che Ahmad is currently a Principal of AA Geomatics and Survey Consultants. He has served as a member of the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly from 2008 to 2023, as well as Chairman and Board member for various organisations, including the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), and Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), among others.

Datuk Seri LSr. Dr. Haji Md. Alwi graduated with an Applied Science Bachelor’s degree in Surveying and Mapping from the Western Australia Institute of Technology. He then pursued his Master’s in Public Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and PhD in Political Science from the North Borneo University College.

Ms. Heng Charng Yee is the former Chief Executive Officer of Globetronics Technology. She currently sits on the board of the Penang Tech Centre, is appointed a committee member of FREPENCA, is an industrial advisor for the Faculty of Business and Finance of University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), and was a mentor for Dell’s MentorConnect programme. She is also a Youth Committee Member of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Penang Branch.

Ms. Charng Yee graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Major in Electronics) from Multimedia University.

Mr. Chan Leng Wai is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of PeopleNet Associates. He also serves as the Co-Convener of the Asia Pacific Green Chamber of Commerce. He has held various positions throughout his career including Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee for Infinity Logistics & Transport Ventures Ltd, Chairman of the Port Klang Free Zone, Global Board Member and Executive Director for the International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association (IDEMA), and President for CIMA Singapore, among others.

Mr. Leng Wai holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the University of East Asia, Macau.