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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has appointed four industry pioneers to its board of directors as it intensifies efforts to reinvent the nation’s digital economy in the era of the fourth industrial revolution (IR4.0) and towards the vision of Malaysia 5.0.
The agency said the four new members are AirAsia Group (AirAsia Digital) Chairman Aireen Omar, Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology co-founder Dr. Dhesi Baha, AXA Group Asian Market Operations General Manager Farouk Peter Lee, and AHB International Bhd Legal and Administrative Director Jaleeludeen. Abu Baker.
“The new members would complement the current seven board members, working alongside MDEC Executive Director Surina Shukri and the experienced management team to spearhead the agency’s goal of reinventing its approach to growing skilled Malaysians. digital, business and digital investments “. it said in a statement today.
MDEC President Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff said the new appointments would recalibrate and diversify the composition of MDEC’s board of directors to strengthen its mission of bringing the benefits of digital technologies and solutions to all levels of Malaysian society.
“The globally recognized track record of these accomplished leaders provides MDEC and all of its stakeholders with deep industry experience, high-performing leadership, and effective governance.
“The new board members will also leverage our efforts to seize opportunities in the next normal stage, benefiting micro and medium enterprises, concert workers, multinational companies and the public sector alike,” he said.
