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Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is a prominent Malaysian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia in two non-consecutive terms. His first term, from 1981 to 2003, is notable for his transformative impact on Malaysia's economic and infrastructural development. During this period, he spearheaded policies that drove rapid industrialisation, modernised Malaysia’s infrastructure, and positioned the country as an emerging economic power in Southeast Asia. Dr. Mahathir’s tenure was marked by significant projects, including the development of Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, the creation of the Multimedia Super Corridor, and the establishment of several high-profile institutions. His leadership style was characterised by strong central authority and ambitious economic reforms. After stepping down in 2003, Dr. Mahathir remained an influential figure in Malaysian politics, actively critiquing and influencing policy. He returned to power in May 2018, leading the Pakatan Harapan coalition to a historic victory in the general elections, thus becoming the world's oldest sitting head of government at the age of 92. His second term focused on reforming governance and combating corruption. Beyond his political career, Dr. Mahathir is a prolific author and speaker on subjects ranging from education, economics to global politics and innovation. His contributions to Malaysia’s development and his unique position in global politics have established him as a significant figure in contemporary history.

Tun Dr. Mahathir
bin Mohamad

Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi was born on 12 September 1945 in Alor Setar, Kedah. He received his early education at Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Setar, followed by Anderson School, Ipoh, and English College, Johor Bahru. He later pursued his legal studies at Lincoln’s Inn, London, and was called to the Bar as a Barrister-at-Law in 1969. Tun Zaki began his career in the Malaysian Judicial and Legal Service, where he served for 15 years. Starting as a Magistrate, he was later transferred to the Attorney General’s Chambers, holding various positions before eventually resigning to enter private legal practice. During his time in practice, he gained extensive experience and also served on the boards of several public listed companies, including PETRONAS, Malaysia Airports Berhad (now Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad), and SP Setia, contributing as a director and member of audit committees. His return to public service came with his appointment as a Federal Court Judge. Shortly thereafter, he was elevated to the position of President of the Court of Appeal, the second highest judicial office in Malaysia. On 18 October 2008, he was appointed as the Chief Justice of Malaysia. During his tenure, Tun Zaki was widely recognised for his impactful judicial reforms. He successfully addressed longstanding case backlogs within the Malaysian courts, achieving the disposal of over 90% of registered cases within nine months, an efficiency level regarded as among the best in common law jurisdictions. His leadership significantly improved the administration and perception of the judiciary. He also became the first Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission upon its establishment on 16 February 2009, further strengthening institutional reforms and transparency within the judicial system. Today, Tun Zaki continues to contribute to both the corporate and academic landscape. He serves as the Chairman of Pertama Digital Berhad and as the Chancellor of Multimedia University. His legacy remains defined by his commitment to efficiency, integrity, and reform, leaving a lasting impact on Malaysia’s legal, corporate, and educational institutions.

Tun Dato' Seri Zaki
bin Tun Azmi

Member, Board of Trustees

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Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Judin Abdul Karim is a highly respected Malaysian engineer and visionary leader in the construction and infrastructure sectors, with over four decades of experience spanning government service, industry regulation, and corporate leadership. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), United Kingdom, and earned both a Master of Science in Structural Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California, United States of America. Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Judin began his career in 1978 with Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR), Malaysia’s Public Works Department, where he progressively advanced through technical and leadership positions. In 2007, he was appointed Director-General of JKR, a role he held until 2011. During this period, he led numerous high-impact national infrastructure projects and spearheaded institutional reforms aimed at enhancing project delivery and technical standards. In 2011, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, where he played a central role in shaping national construction policies. He led the development and execution of the Construction Industry Transformation Programme (CITP), a major initiative to elevate the Malaysian construction industry in terms of quality, productivity, safety, and sustainability. Transitioning to the private sector, Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Judin joined Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB), where he served as Executive Vice President and currently serving as the Chairman of MRCB Builders Sdn Bhd, a key engineering & construction arm of the group. In these roles, he provides strategic direction and technical leadership across the company’s large-scale urban development and infrastructure projects. He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and served as President of BEM from 2007 to 2012, where he was instrumental in strengthening engineering governance, ethics, and professional standards in Malaysia. Widely recognised for his dedication to engineering excellence and national development, Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Judin continues to be a driving force in advancing Malaysia’s infrastructure capabilities and nurturing future generations of engineering professionals.

Dato' Sri Ir. Dr. Judin bin Abdul Karim

Member, Board of Trustees

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Advisory Committee

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Tan Sri Othman
bin Abd Razak

Member, Advisory Committee

Former Director-General,
Prime Minister's Department,
Malaysia

Former Chairman,
Tropicana Corporation Berhad










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Dr. Kamarulzaman bin Mohamed Zin

Member, Advisory Committee

Managing Director,
Callidus Semikondukdor Sdn Bhd

Former Director of Investments,
Khazanah Nasional Berhad

Former Chief Executive Officer,
SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Former VP of Technology Management,
Sapura Group


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Tan Sri Badariah
binti Arshad

Member, Advisory Committee

Principal Private Secretary to the
4th & 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia

Former Director,
Chief Executive's Management Information System Unit (SMPKE),
Prime Minister's Office, Malaysia









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Ms. Halisa
Čengić

Member, Advisory Committee

Attorney at Law,
Hallaw,
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal Consultant,
General Aviation A.S.,
Istanbul, Türkiye




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Prof. Emeritus
Dr. Asif Šabanović

Member, Advisory Committee

Member of Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Emeritus Professor,
Mechatronics Program,
Sabanci University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Emeritus Professor,
Faculty of Electrical Engineering,
University of Sarajevo

Emeritus Professor,
Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences,
International University of Sarajevo

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Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF)

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