Dato' Sri Ir. Dr. Judin bin Abdul Karim

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.