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Surina Shukri - the bold move that failed
Karamjit Singh reflects back on the bold move to appoint Surina Shukri in Jan 2019, a total stranger to the Malaysian tech ecosystem, as CEO of MDEC and what is expected of Mahadhir Aziz who clocks in On Sept 1 as the new CEO.
CEO Mahadhir Aziz Departs Futurise to head another agency, believed to be MDEC
Futurise has announced that it's CEO, Mahadhir Aziz, is leaving on Aug 31 to help another government agency.
Fabian Bigar picked as CEO for MyDigital
Seven weeks after the names of 4 candidates were shortlisted, the Malaysian government has picked Fabian Bigar to lead MyDigital as its CEO and make Malaysia a leading Digital Economy in the world.
Making the right choice for CEO of MyDigital
Four candidates submitted, each with their strengths Strategic Change Management Office to play critical role to ensure MyDigital delivers In the three weeks since it was announced, the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) has generated a lot of excitement and concern.
Mavcap Appoints Shahril Anas as CEO
Was acting CEO for almost 2 years in place of Jamaludin Bujang Over 25 years of experience in investment industry including VC
SEEK Asia Appoints Peter Bithos as CEO with veteran leader Suresh Thiru stepping down
Peter takes over at a time when Asia’s labour markets navigate Covid-19 Impact Work with SEEK teams to create step-change growth, better customer experience
Puzzle over Rafiza Ghazali’s appointment at Cradle
Chairman Yvonne Chia, declines to give reasons for choice of an outsider New CEO’s background shows no clear interest in tech, disruption, startups Who? What! Why?
Cradle finally fills top role with appointment of corporate exec, Rafiza Ghazali as group CEO
Immediate priority to navigate challenges & evolve with changing landscape Extensive process in search for CEO with Mosti and MOF collaboration
Futurise, in how it is ensuring a future for tech innovations and ideas in the country
The wholly-owned subsidiary of Cyberview Sdn Bhd is making sure that innovations in drone tech and other innovations don’t get halted by regulations, through the development of guidelines and their National Regulatory Sandbox.  
Ex-airline exec, Ignatius Ong appointed CEO to lead TNG Digital’s eWallet push
Mandate to accelerate growth through seamless lifestyle payment platform Syahrunizam Samsudin will return to previous role as CEO of Touch ‘n Go
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