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Mahadhir Aziz is new MDEC CEO

Objective is to establish Malaysia as the heart of digital Asean, he says

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 01 Sep 2021 1:30PM

Mahadhir Aziz is new MDEC CEO
Mahadhir Aziz said he is ready to build on MDEC’s strong foundation and is looking forward to working to deliver on the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint. – Futurise pic, September 1, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the appointment of Mahadhir Aziz as its new chief executive officer effective today.

In a statement, MDEC said Mahadhir has a proven track record of more than 20 years serving established global and local organisations in various industries, including financial services, energy (oil and gas), information technology and media.

“I am confident he will lead MDEC in driving the nation’s digital economy and in ensuring that we continue to provide equitable digital opportunities to society, people and businesses,” said MDEC chairman Datuk Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff.

On his appointment, Mahadhir said he is ready to build on MDEC’s strong foundation and recent “Reinvent” mission, and is looking forward to working closely with the team to deliver on the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital).

“We must focus on execution to expand investments and deliver the benefits of the digital economy to the people.

“The objective is clear – to establish Malaysia as a leading digital nation and the heart of digital Asean,” he said. – Bernama, September 1, 2021

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