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Cyberview

Establishing Cyberjaya into a Global Technology Hub requires a diverse and talented workforce with a wealth of experience and know-how to successfully lead Cyberjaya across diverse technology sectors.

Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors and Management comprised of individuals with a wealth of experience and know-how to successfully lead Cyberjaya across diverse technology sectors.

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Dato’ Romli bin Ishak

Chairman

Dato’ Romli has a strong passion in the field of Medical Biotechnology and Manufacturing. He established GranuLab (M) Sdn Bhd with support from SINDIRA Bhd (PLC), a member of Johor Corporation Group, MTDC, Biotech Corp & MDV. He left GranuLab in 2014. 

A year later, Dato’ Romli established two biomedical companies, LaDIY Healthcare Sdn Bhd and MyIOL Sdn Bhd, the sole manufacturer of intraocular lens (IOLs) in Malaysia. 

He holds a Bachelor of Human Science in Psychology, with Honours, from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and a Diploma in Agriculture Science from UPM.  

During 2018 until 2022, Dato’ Romli was appointed as Political Secretary to YB Dato’ Seri Dr. Wan Azizah binti Wan Ismail during her tenure as Deputy Prime Minister. 

In 2019 Dato’ Romli was seconded to Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBInc) Negeri Sembilan until 2023, out of which he was the Founder and CEO of Negeri Sembilan Capital Advance, a subsidiary of MBInc from 2021 to February 2023. 

With 7 years of experience in corporate governance under Johor Corp and 2 PLCs, and over 15 years as a technology entrepreneur, his passion for entrepreneurship and nurturing talent has made him a sought-after mentor and advisor in the tech and innovation industry. 

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Mohd Farid Nawawi

Director

Mohd Farid is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Lembaga Pembiayaan Perumahan Sektor Awam (LPPSA).

He had his early education at the prestigious Malay College in Kuala Kangsar and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Wollongong, Australia.

Mohd Farid has 20 years of banking experience and is an expert in the debt-capital market, fund-raising, treasury, and financial management. He is also skillful in investment banking, business strategy and risk management.

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Muhamad Shahril Bin Othman

Director

Muhamad Shahril Bin Othman is the Chief Assistant Director of National Budget under the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia.

He has 20 years of banking experience and has served with the Government of Malaysia under several Ministries for 16 years. He was previously appointed as the Advisor to Executive Director, The World Bank and Affiliates.

Muhamad Shahril holds a Diploma in Banking and Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors (Marketing), both from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia and Master of International Economics & Finance from University of Queensland, Australia.

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Datuk Sr Mohd. Salem Kailany

Director

Datuk Sr Mohd. Salem is the President and Chief Executive Officer of UDA Holdings Berhad.

He has 28 years of extensive experience in the Property Industry covering Real Estate Valuation, Project Advisory, Property Development, Project Management, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Datuk SR Salem holds a Diploma in Estate Management and Advanced Diploma in Estate Management, both from Institut Teknologi Mara. He also is a member of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Malaysia (HBSACM) having attended the Senior Management Development Program (SMDP) and Harvard Business School for Advance Management Program (AMP).

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Dato’ Ir Mohd Sohimin Bin Mohd Alayedin

Director

Dato’ Ir Mohd Sohimin Bin Mohd Alayedin is the
Chief Executive Officer, Property Development of Sime Darby Property Berhad.

Dato’ Ir Mohd Sohimin holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University, Long Beach USA, and is currently a Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. He was accorded the status of Professional Engineer in year 2000 by the Board of Engineers, Malaysia.

He has more than 28 years of experience in property development including project management, feasibility studies, costing, planning, implementation and managing various infrastructure and property projects.

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Tuan Haji Jalil Husni bin Yahya

Director

Tuan Haji Jalil Husni bin Yahaya is the Director of Service Management Division, Public Services Department of Malaysia.

He holds a Masters in Business Administrations from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.

Haji Jalil has been with the government sector for more than 20 years serving several ministries, namely the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry, Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Dato’ Norhalim Yunus 

Director

Prior to joining Cyberview Sdn. Bhd. Dato’ Norhalim Yunus was the Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (MTDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, from June 2008 before retiring in December 2022.

He joined MTDC, from Guthrie Berhad in 1993, as one of the founding team members and was responsible for overseeing the technology transfer activities involving universities, research institutes and SMEs.

Under his stewardship, MTDC was involved in a number of successful public listings of its investee companies on Bursa Malaysia, with the most recent being Greatech Technology Berhad which had reached a market capitalisation of more than RM8 billion. In 2001, the company received government funds for technology transfer and commercialisation which was under the portfolio of Dato’ Norhalim.

Throughout his career, Dato’ Norhalim has been involved in many technology commercialisation projects, both locally and abroad. With that he has made many appearances as a subject matter expert at international programmes and workshops hosted by the World Bank, UNESCO, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) WTO and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to name a few. His vast experience in international start-up investing activities had garnered him a seat for several years as a board member of a biomedical start-up company in the USA.

A Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia graduate, Dato’ Norhalim strongly believes that the local innovation ecosystem can only be developed via strong collaborations between all of Its members and has strived to develop linkages and common programmes and platforms involving the triple helix components of industry, academia and government.

Management Team

Experienced and talented professionals lead a passionate team in building Cyberjaya as a Global Tech Hub.

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Kamarul Ariffin
Abdul Samad

Chief Executive Officer

A seasoned corporate leader, Kamarul brings with him over 30 years of experience in a variety of fields, in and outside Malaysia. Prior to his role as the CEO of Cyberview, he contributed significantly to Sime Darby Property Berhad (SDPB) in various capacities, including business development, strategic planning, corporate investments, and leadership of business units. He held the position of General Manager at Sime Darby Property Selatan Sdn Bhd and previously managed the Malaysian Vision Valley project.

During his tenure at SDPB, Kamarul assumed the role of Chief Strategic Relations Officer in London, representing the Malaysian consortium in the GBP9.2 billion Battersea Power Station development project. He ensured the consortium’s investments were safeguarded and yielded desired returns in this major European property regeneration endeavor. Kamarul also held directorships in over 25 companies, spanning multiple countries including Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia, and Vietnam.

Among his notable achievements, Kamarul played a pivotal role in securing a significant Private Financing Initiative (PFI) project for Sime Darby Property Selatan Sdn Bhd, involving the Pagoh Education Hub with a development value exceeding RM1 billion.

His career journey began in 1990 with Public Bank, followed by roles within the Sapura Group of Companies, UEM Group Berhad, and Zelan Berhad. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science with honors in Accounting, an MBA in Financial Management, and a Diploma in Accountancy.

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Izatul Arini Mohd Ariff Albakri

Chief Financial Officer, Finance Division

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Ahmad Faizul Ramli

Chief Operating Officer

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Hizal Yahya

Head, Property Management Division

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Roni Shah Mustapha

Head, Business & Communication Division

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Shafinaz Salim

Head, Technology Hub Development Division

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Haslinda Alias

Head, Human Capital Division

Our Values

Honesty, Integrity and Passion — these are the core values that we hold in all that we do. We are inspired by our mission to be a Global Technology Hub and rely on the strength of our group working together as a conducive team. With different sets of skills and areas of specialisation, our success hinges on a core set of fundamentals for group collaboration.


  • HONESTY


  • INTEGRITY


  • PASSION

Our Culture

We are OPEN

How do we succeed in a world that is constantly changing? At Cyberview, we are agile and innovative—always open to new ideas and to meet new challenges. We understand that we can achieve a lot more together and believe in unlocking the potential of technology through the spirit of collaboration. Being open in a collaborative environment leads to the best solutions and practices for the tech community we serve.


  • OPEN
    For Business


  • OPEN
    To New Idea


  • OPEN
    To Meet Challenges

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