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Izyan holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Malaya (UM) and a Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Public Relations from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). She began her career in the communications industry with a stint at an international advertising agency before moving into public relations consultancy, where she worked with clients across the healthcare, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and automotive sectors.
Her professional background has equipped her with experience in strategic communications, media and stakeholder engagement. Through her postgraduate studies, she developed a growing interest in public policy and policy research. She is also passionate in bridging research and communications to make policy insights more accessible and relevant to wider audiences.
Contact at: izyan@mier.org.my
Amal Roslan holds a Bachelor of Analytical Economics (Hons) from Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya. With a strong background in economic analysis and research, he brings a data-driven and analytical approach to his work. Having previously interned at MIER, Amal gained valuable experience in applying economic principles to real-world challenges. He is passionate about using research insights to support evidence-based policy formulation and national economic development.
Contact at: amalroslan@mier.org.my
Angie Law holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Malaya and a BA (Honours) in International Relations with French from the University of Nottingham. Oriented towards International Political Economy, her research interests lie in the macro-trends of global multipolarity-specifically dedollarisation and shifting financial architectures. Parallel to these systemic shifts, she is equally dedicated to the micro-realities of social policy, addressing youth cyberviolence and structural gaps in digital safety in Malaysia. With a keen interest in both global movements and local impacts, Angie dedicates her work to being a policy engineer in practice.
Contact at: angie@mier.org.my
Faridah Dahalan is a Research Officer with a background in social science research and policy-oriented analysis. She holds a Master’s degree in Media Information and Warfare Studies and specialises in mixed methods research, focusing on public perception and socio-political communication. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus and MyCite on public opinion, digital information environments, and political communication. Prior to joining MIER, she worked as a writer with Gaya Travel Magazine, a Journal Editor Assistant for the Journal of Media and Information Warfare at Universiti Teknologi MARA, and a Social Media Content Moderator, gaining experience in editorial management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.
Tan Sri Dr. Sulaiman Mahbob
Executive Director
Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER)
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Vijayakumari Kanapathy has a PhD in Economics specializing in CGE (computable general equilibrium) modelling. She is currently a Policy Consultant with over 35 years of experience in policy research. She is also a trainer in country CGE modeling.
She served as a Senior Analyst with the Institute of Strategic and International Studies from 1984 to 2005. Prior to joining ISIS, she was attached to the Faculty of Economics, University of Malaysia and the Socio-Economic Research Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department.
Her research interests include labor market and international labor migration, trade and industrial policy, and CGE modeling, and she has written and published numerous articles in these areas. Currently, she focuses primarily on policy impact analysis using CGE models, and provides training in this area. She has also undertaken a number of research assignments/consultancies for the World Bank, ILO, UNIDO, WIPO, UNDP and other research organizations, as well as the Government of Malaysia. She has led and coordinated several research projects as an International Policy Consultant for various governments. She was a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore in 1995 and a Visiting Academic at the Centre of Policy Studies, MONASH, Australia in 2002.
Contact at : vijayakumarikanapathy@mier.org.my
Dr. Andrew Kam Jia Yi is a Professor of International Trade and Principal Research Fellow at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, serving at the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS). He holds a PhD in Economics from the Australian National University, a Master’s degree from the University of Warwick, and a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His expertise includes international trade, global value chains, digitalization, food security, and applied econometrics. Dr. Kam has led and consulted on major projects with international organizations such as the World Bank, UNCTAD, and UNESCO, contributing to national and regional policy development on trade, regional integration, green-, blue- and the orange economy, digital economy, and economic recovery. He is a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of multiple Excellent Service Awards, and has published extensively in SSCI and Scopus-indexed journals. Ranked among the top Malaysian economists for research impact, he actively engages in policy advisory, academic leadership, and international collaborations.
Contact at : andrew@mier.org.my
Dr Larry C.Y. Wong has over 45 years of operational experience in development, business planning and implementation, and policy analysis. His engagements continue to straddle the public, the private, and the third sector (think tanks, universities, social enterprises, and international agencies). He is currently also Adjunct Professor at Taylor’s University, Malaysia; Co-Founder of Lannew Resources Sdn Bhd and Myanmar Praxis Co Ltd; Senior Advisor to Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF); Member, Executive Committee on National Food Security, Malaysia; Board Member, Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy (APAP) Forum; and Editorial Advisory Board Member, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development (AJAD). He has consulted for The World Bank, IFC, ADB, UNDP, FAO, UNESCAP, IFPRI, USAID, and IRRI, as well as governments and business conglomerates in Malaysia, Myanmar, and other ASEAN countries; West Africa; Cuba; Mongolia; and Uzbekistan. He headed BERNAS’ international business, involving the development and management of agro-food supply chains and trading networks, spanning Asia and Africa between 1996 and 2004. He has also held various senior management and research positions in ISIS Malaysia, EPU of the Prime Minister’s Department; and MARDI, as well as MADA and Barat-Laut Selangor IADP of the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture. He has a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the University of Kent-at-Canterbury, U.K.; M.Ec. (Agriculture Economics & Business Management) from the University of New England, Australia; and B.Ag.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Malaya.
Contact at : larry.wcy@mier.org.my
Azizul Amiludin has worked in the areas of macroeconomics, financial and monetary economics, banking, investment, and risk management for over two decades. He currently serves as a visiting expert and lecturer at institutions the University of Malaya, INTAN and UNIKL, where he shares practical perspectives on financial markets and public policy. He co-founded DM-Analytics, a research initiative focused on applying economic analysis to public policy and development issues
Azizul spent a significant part of his career at Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), where he held several senior roles, including Head of Treasury Risk Management and Chief Representative in London. In these capacities, he was involved in reserve management, risk oversight, and representing the Bank in international engagements.
Earlier in his career, he worked in IT and policy-related assignments with organisations such as the United Nations and MIT, gaining exposure to technology and development-related projects.
He writes regularly on economics and finance for Twentytwo13. Azizul holds a ScB in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University, a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Malaya, and an LLM in Corporate Finance Law from the University of Westminster.
Contact at : azizul.amiludin@mier.org.my
With nearly four decades of experience, Quah Boon Huat has built a distinguished career spanning sovereign credit ratings, macroeconomic research, and financial market analysis. Most recently, as Senior Economist at MARC Ratings Berhad, he led the firm’s sovereign credit analysis, economic reporting, and media engagement.
Quah’s career reflects a breadth of experience across international policy research, government-related advisory work, and the private sector. He served as a Consultant Economist at the OECD Development Centre in Paris, contributing to regional economic outlooks and policy studies. He also worked as an Economist at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, providing analysis on Malaysia’s economic and financial developments. His research experience includes serving as a Research Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER). Earlier in his career, he gained extensive private sector experience in banking and financial markets with Standard Chartered Bank, Rashid Hussain Securities, and the Bank of Tokyo in Japan.
A recipient of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship, Quah holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Economics from Nagoya University, as well as a Master of Economics from the University of Malaya. He is a frequent commentator on Malaysian economic affairs, with his analysis regularly featured in The Edge Malaysia and The Star.
Contact at : quah@mier.org.my
Dr Mohammad Oryza Ananda is an innovative and resourceful professional with over 14 years of experience in the cellular communications and ICT industry across Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. He has strong expertise in IT systems, data networking, OSS architecture, business development, service delivery, and research innovation, with a proven ability to bridge industry and academia. His career includes senior technical and solution roles with Nokia and its global operations, leading managed services, turnkey OSS projects, and network modernization initiatives for major telecom operators. He has also driven digital media and signage business development, managed multidisciplinary teams, and contributed to award-winning research in transportation safety. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), an MBA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and is certified in data analytics, project management, and IT service management.
Contact at : mohdoryza.ananda@mier.org.my
Dr. Nur Surayya Mohd Saudi is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Master’s Program in Defence Studies and Management at the National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM). She specializes in Defence Economics, Resource Economics, Environmental Economics, and Financial Economics. Before joining NDUM, she worked as a Financial Analyst at Maybank, RHB Bank, and CIMB Bank from 2006 to 2017. She earned her PhD from the University of Malaysia Sabah in 2019 and received the Best PhD Student award in Social Sciences. At NDUM, she has held key roles including Director of Corporate Communications and Director of Lifelong Learning, and currently serves as a financial and investment advisor for NDUM Holdings. She also leads the Economics Module at the National Resilience College. In 2022, she completed a course at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Security Studies (APCSS) in Hawaii, where she became the first Seminar Leader from Malaysia and the Asia Pacific. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defence, she returned to APCSS in 2024 as a Defence Economics expert. Her research focuses on military spending and climate change, and she recently secured a grant for a project on the national defence industry. Dr. Nur Surayya has published widely in academic journals, serves on editorial boards, and is active as a keynote speaker. She was recently appointed Economic Advisor to the MADANI Entrepreneur Consortium and is a member of the Executive Board of the Malaysian Economic Association.
Contact at : nursurayya@mier.org.my, nursurayya@upnm.edu.my
Datuk K. Yogeesvaran served in the Malaysian Administrative and Diplomatic Service for 37 years (1981–2018), primarily in the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Prime Minister’s Department, where he held senior roles, including Deputy Director General for six years. He played a key role in Malaysia’s macroeconomic management, national development planning, and the formulation of six Malaysia Plans, including mid-term reviews. He also represented Malaysia at the United Nations on Financing for Development and the SDGs, and led the Secretariat of the Special Economic Committee during the 2015–2016 economic challenges.
Following his tenure as Secretary General of the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, he has continued contributing as a consultant for the World Bank, United Nations, and the EPU, notably for the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021–2025). His recent engagements include serving as a short-term consultant to the World Bank in Fiji (2023–2024) and appointment as an External Member of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee in 2024.
He holds a Master’s in Economics (Distinction) from the University of Manchester and legal qualifications from the University of London.
Current Roles:
Trustee, MySDG Foundation
Non-Executive Independent Director, Eonmetall
External Member, Monetary Policy Committee, Bank Negara Malaysia
Contact at : yogees14@mier.org.my
Mohd Khairuddin Md Tahir is a seasoned agricultural economist and policy expert with over four decades of experience advancing Malaysia’s agro-food sector and economic planning. A former Deputy Director General of the Department of Agriculture Malaysia and former CEO of the International Tropical Fruit Network, he has contributed significantly to national agricultural development, international cooperation, and policy formulation—including his role in crafting the National Agro-Food Policy (2011–2020). His extensive work with FAO in Rome and regional development projects under the Prime Minister’s Department further underscores his commitment to sustainable agriculture and rural transformation, making him a valuable asset to Malaysia’s economic progress.
Contact at : khair.ta@mier.org.my
Dr. Zulkiply Omar is an experienced economist with a background in teaching, research, and policy work. He holds a Diploma in Agriculture from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia and completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Agribusiness Economics and Economics at Southern Illinois University, USA. He also attended the Harvard Kennedy School for a leadership course in 2018. Over the years, he has worked in various roles including Senior Fellow at the Social Wellbeing Research Centre (SWRC), Managing Partner at Econsult Economic Consulting, and Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER). He has served as CEO, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Deputy Rector, and Academic Dean at different educational institutions. Dr. Zulkiply has taught at many universities and has led research and consultancy projects on macroeconomics, state development, industry analysis, and social protection in Malaysia and internationally. He writes regularly for newspapers and is the Chief Editor of the SWRC Bulletin. He is also active in public speaking and training on topics such as social protection, labor markets, and economic policy.
Contact at : dzulomar@mier.org.my
Dr. Khalid Abdul Hamid holds a PhD in Economic Development from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), a Master’s Degree in Economic Development from Vanderbilt University, USA, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Economics from Universiti Malaya (UM). He previously served as Director of the Services Industry Division at the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Prime Minister’s Department, and Head of the Policy and Research Division at Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA). He led the preparation of policy papers, reports, and documentation for the economic, finance, and social sectors, including contributions to the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12) and economic reports for the 2015 and 2016 National Budgets. In 2011, he presented his study on Energy Market Integration (EMI) in Southeast Asia at the ASEAN Summit in Brunei and Jakarta, and in 2012, he presented his research on rising energy rates in the food industry at the ASEAN Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which was published in the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Journal.
Contact at : khalid@mier.org.my
A Finance graduate from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 1994, Dato Sri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Bin Haji Zaidel attained a PhD in Finance at University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in 2014. He is also a Harvard Business School (HBS) Alumni. He is now the Deputy State Secretary Sarawak (Economic Planning and Development). Prior to the appointment, he was a senior Finance lecturer at Faculty of Economic and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and subsequently appointed as Special Administrative Officer to the Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak in charge of Project Strategy and Coordination. The role is specifically responsible for initiating, implementing and coordination of high impact economic development project for Sarawak. He was then promoted to the position of Director, Economic Planning Unit Sarawak from 2019 to 2022.
Mageswari is our receptionist at MIER. She has served here for 29 years.
Mohamad Azlizal has been with MIER since 2019 and has been contributing diligently in the field of maintenance and IT.
Isnani is currently the Information Officer for Malaysian Institute of Economic Research. She has been in MIER for 21 years and has contributed in the administration area significantly.
Sarimah is currently the Administration and Finance Division Officer for Malaysian Institute of Economic Research. She has been in MIER since 1996 and have greatly contributed in managing MIER’s welfare.
Dr Shaufique F. Sidique is a Professor of Agricultural Economics at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Director of its Institute of Plantation Studies. His research interests are mainly in agriculture policy, food security and resource economics. His previous research is on smallholder livelihoods in palm farming, the valuation of artificial reefs and marine protected areas in Malaysia, and the welfare of rural artisanal fishing households. He has served as a consultant and trainer to private companies and government agencies, including the Economic Planning Unit for Selangor, the Department of Fisheries, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council, the Economic Planning Unit, the Prime Minister’s Department and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Professor Shaufique holds a PhD in agricultural economics from Michigan State University. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Cardiff University.
Dato’ Sri Subromaniam Tholasy, with a distinguished 35-year career, retired as Director General of The Royal Malaysian Customs in 2019. He later chaired the Customs Oversight Committee until April 2020 at the Ministry of Finance. He held various key roles, including ASEAN Customs Enforcement and Compliance Committee Chair, and led the successful GST implementation in Malaysia. With expertise in Customs Enforcement, Valuation, and more, he now advises entities like Sunway Group and Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), Indonesia. Dato’ Sri Subromaniam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Science, an MBA from University of New Hampshire, and an Executive Leadership certificate from University of Oxford’s Said Business School.
With over 40 years of extensive experience, Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh is a renowned Malaysian expert in accountancy and taxation. His journey spans key roles at Price Waterhouse Tax Services, University of Malaya, Arthur Andersen, and Ernst & Young. Dr. Singh’s influential publications have contributed to the field’s understanding. He has held leadership positions in prestigious bodies like the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), and the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM). His international engagements include the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and Taxand Global. Dr. Singh is an influential presence on boards such as Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad, AmBank (M) Berhad, and UMW Holdings Berhad, where he chairs audit committees. His impact extends to Tricor Malaysia, Monash University, Malaysia, and the Monash Business School Industry Advisory Board, showcasing his diverse contributions across sectors.
Muhammad Afiq Abdullah is an accomplished professional with a strong academic foundation, including a PGDip in Strategy and Innovation for Business from the University of Oxford, a Master’s in Economics and Business Strategy from Imperial College London, and a Bachelor’s in Financial Engineering & Investment. His extensive work experience encompasses leadership roles in corporate strategy, business development, and project management, including positions at Bursa Malaysia Berhad, PLUS Malaysia Berhad Group, and Great Eastern Malaysia Berhad. Afiq has a track record of spearheading strategic initiatives, fostering synergistic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. He has also undertaken key consulting roles, contributing to national transformation efforts and economic development. His achievements include speaking at conferences, ranking in investment challenges, and holding various professional certifications from renowned institutions. Overall, Afiq’s diverse skill set and proven leadership make him a valuable asset in the fields of strategy, innovation, and business development.
Maas has been in MIER for 26 years. He served as a dispatcher before being assigned as the chaffeur. A veteran football player and used to play for Satria Jaya FC.
Tan Sri Effendi is currently the Chairman of Enspire Ventures, an investment holding company involved in food production, higher education, property development, construction and media. Tan Sri Effendi was the Federal Minister of Agriculture Malaysia (1999-2004) during which time he initiated the modernization and commercialization of agriculture. His last post in Cabinet was the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Economic Planning Unit (EPU) (2006-2008). Effendi also served as a state assemblyman (ADUN) in Sarawak for nine years (between 1991 to 1999). He was a member of Federal Parliament from 1999 to 2004 and later a Senator in the Upper House of Parliament (2006 to 2011). He retired from politics in 2011.
Tan Sri Effendi was most recently the Executive Chairman of Encorp Berhad, a property development company he founded in 1995 and listed on the main board of the KLSE in February 2003, which he recently divested. In media Tan Sri Effendi had collaborated with Bloomberg L.P and was Chairman of Bloomberg TV Malaysia (2014 – 2016). He also founded ntv7 in 1998, the private free-to-air TV channel that he has since divested. Tan Sri Effendi was Executive Chairman of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), which he led for 15 years (1981-1995). He was the Chairman of Bank Utama (now part of RHB Banking Group) between 1990 and 1995 during which time he led its turnaround into one of the major banks in Malaysia then. Tan Sri Effendi attended the prestigious Malay College Kuala Kangsar from 1961 to 1967. Effendi holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree majoring in Development Administration from the University of Tasmania. He was also conferred an Honorary Degree of the Doctor of Law from the same university in October 2000. He was made Adjunct Professor under the Faculty of Business at the University of Tasmania in November 2008. In September 2013, Swinburne University appointed Effendi as Adjunct Professor within the Faculty of Business and Design in recognition of his well-established success in Business and Property Development. In October 2017, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Malaysian National University) awarded him Honorary Doctorate Degree (Public and Corporate Leadership) in appreciation for his services to the development of education in the region, particularly in the area of public and corporate leadership.
He has served as a Board member of the Malaysian Productivity Corporation, Malaysian Industrial Development Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia. He was also a Member of the National Economic Consultative Council (MAPEN I and II), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and a member of the Advisory Board of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. He was appointed as Co-Chair of PEMUDAH the “Special Task Force to Facilitate Business” together with the Chief Secretary of Malaysia from 2007 to 2013. In 2013, he was appointed as member of the Economic Council of the Prime Minister’s office. He is currently the Chairman of Royal Selangor International Sdn. Bhd. and GS1 Malaysia Berhad. He is a director of TAHPS Group Berhad, and RAM Holdings Berhad. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences and the Malaysian Institute of Management. Tan Sri was previously the President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (“FMM”).
Dato’ Dr M Shanmughalingam, MD/CEO, Trilogic Sdn Bhd. Helped list 6 companies, Main Board, Bursa Malaysia. Ex-Dir, Delloyd Ventures Bhd, Mamee Double Decker (M) Bhd, PBA Holdings Bhd, listed on Main Board, CIMB (L) Ltd, CIMB Discount House Bhd, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, Hextar Holdings Bhd, EON, MIDF Aberdeen Asset Management Sdn Bhd, Exec C’tee, MIMB, (subsid, MIDF, assoc. Barclays Bank Group, UK), PTD Alumni Assoc, Board, VIOBA Foundn, Selectors Board, Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford Univ.. MD Sri Inderajaya Sdn Bhd (1992 – 96), GM, PETRONAS (1979 – 91), Dep. Sec. (Econ) the Treasury, Min of Finance (1962 – 78). Fellow, Econ. Dev Inst. World Bank.On invitation by Harvard Univ, helped design new Exec. Program for Leaders in Dev: Managing Economic and Political Reform developed jointly by Kennedy School of Govt and Harvard Inst for International Dev, Harvard Univ, Cambridge, Mass, USA. Honours (Econ), Univ. Malaya, Masters, Harvard and DPhil, Oxford universities. At Harvard, first with 8 A’s and admitted to Ph.D. programme without formal application. At Oxford (Balliol college) won 3 prizes. Chapter on Malaysia, Laswell, (Yale) Lerner (MIT) and Montgomery (Harvard) ed. Values and Development: Appraising Asian Experience, MIT Press. Quoted in TIME Magazine cover story on Tun Dr Mahathir, then Prime Minister, Malaysia Dec 9 1996. Stories and poems in 37 national and international anthologies and broadcasts. Producers from Australia and New Zealand offered to make movies of his short stories. Published with 3 Nobel prize-winners in London, UK. Latest publication Marriage and Mutton Curry, Malaysian bestseller with international prize winning short stories, audiobook, Storytel Europe. Royal book launch by HRH Nazrin Shah, Sultan Perak state and Deputy King.
Tan Sri Dato’ A. Ghani Othman is currently the Chairman of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation. Tan Sri A. Ghani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (Honours) from the La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia and a Master’s degree in Political Economy from the University of Queensland, Australia. He began his career in 1974 as a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, University of Malaya and later served as the Dean for the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya from 1980 to 1984.Tan Sri A. Ghani was appointed as a Member of the Senate in December 1984 and subsequently elected as a Member of Parliament for Ledang in August 1986. He was later appointed the Deputy Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Post, and thereafter became the Deputy Minister of Finance in 1990. In December 1993, he was appointed the Minister of Youth and Sports and served in that capacity until March 1995. Tan Sri A. Ghani has served as the Chief Minister of Johor from March 1995 to May 2013. He was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Johor Corporation, Sime Darby Berhad and Sime Darby Property Berhad.
