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.
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.
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).
Dato’ Azmir Merican
Director
Dato’ Azmir Merican is the Group Managing Director of Sime Darby Property. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University, USA. With nearly 30 years of corporate experience, including over 15 years in senior leadership roles, Dato’ Azmir brings a wealth of knowledge in investments, private equity, corporate advisory, and operational management. His leadership style is renowned for driving transformational change within organisations. Dato’ Azmir began his career as an investment analyst with the Maybank Group, focusing on venture capital and private equity. He then joined PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) corporate advisory arm, managing assignments across various industries. At CIMB Investment Bank, he played a crucial role in establishing the bank’s private equity business, managing both proprietary and third-party funds. In 2007, Dato’ Azmir took on a leadership role at AWC Berhad, restructuring the company into a leading provider of engineering services and integrated facilities management across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Middle East. In 2012, he was recruited as Group Chief Operating Officer for UEM Group, overseeing the company’s core businesses across 12 countries. During his tenure, he successfully led the merger, acquisition, and integration of five companies under UEM Edgenta Berhad, where he served as Managing Director/CEO before assuming his current position in 2020. Currently, Dato’ Azmir is driving Sime Darby Property’s transformation into a leading real estate company, focusing on landed homes, high-rise developments, industrial projects, and investment & asset management for recurring income. His exemplary leadership in the real estate industry was recognised with the “Outstanding Property CEO” award at The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Datuk Ir. Mohd Idris Abdullah
Alternate Director to Dato’ Azmir Merican
Datuk Ir. Mohd Idris Abdullah serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Development at Sime Darby Property Berhad, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a robust background in project management and integrated development. He holds a pivotal role at Cyberview Sdn. Bhd. as a Director, where his extensive expertise significantly contributes to the strategic vision and operational excellence of the company. Datuk Ir. Mohd Idris joined Sime Darby Property in 2012 and has since held various senior management positions. His journey within the company began as Head – Township, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. He subsequently advanced to the role of Senior General Manager of Business Unit 2 and Acting General Manager of Business Unit 3, overseeing major operations in Bandar Bukit Raja and Serenia City, along with townships in Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Prior to his tenure at Sime Darby Property, Datuk Ir. Mohd Idris accumulated substantial experience in the construction and property development sectors. He commenced his career as a Project Manager at the Road Builder Group of Companies from 1991 to 2008. His expertise in project management was further honed during his time at IJM Corporation, where he also served as a Project Manager until 2012. Datuk Ir. Mohd Idris’s leadership style is characterised by a commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking approach. As Chief Operating Officer – Integrated Development, he plays a crucial role in overseeing the integrated development strategies of Sime Darby Property, ensuring the seamless execution of projects and the achievement of business objectives.
Management Team
Experienced and talented professionals lead a passionate team in building Cyberjaya as a Global Tech Hub.
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.
Izatul Arini Mohd Ariff Albakri
Chief Financial Officer, Finance Division
Ahmad Faizul Ramli
Chief Operating Officer
Hizal Yahya
Head, Property Management Division
Nazar Mohd Idrus
Head, Corporate Development Division
Shafinaz Salim
Head, Technology Hub Development Division
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.
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HONESTY
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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.
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To Meet Challenges