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Public Service & Law

Harnessing the power of the state to improve the world

Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry

Malaysia’s Finance Minister is a dedicated investment banker

Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil

Chairperson, The Malaysian Association of Women and Family (HAWA)

A trailblazer for female rights in the Malaysian political landscape.

Tan Sri Cecil Abraham

Senior partner, Cecil Abraham & Partners

The eponymous senior partner at Cecil Abraham & Partners is a highly respected counsel renowned for deftly handling disputes in and outside of court

Cheryl Ann Fernando

CEO, Pemimpin Global School Leaders

This inspiring educator works tirelessly to improve Malaysian students’ educational outcomes

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah

Dr Siti Hasmah, an accomplished medical professional in her own right, is the loving and graceful wife of former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad

Rozana Isa

Executive director, Sisters In Islam

The activist dedicates her life to helping Muslim women in Malaysia recognise their rights to equality and justice

Khairy Jamaluddin

Former Minister of Health and co-founder, Keluar Sekejap

A former minister turned media voice expanding Malaysia’s influence through the globally resonant podcast ‘Keluar Sekejap’

Suriani Kempe

President and human rights activist, Family Frontiers

Championing gender-equal citizenship in Malaysia, she has helped secure constitutional reform to confer citizenship to children born overseas

Anthony Loke

Minister of Transport

A visionary politician enhancing Malaysia’s transport landscape with innovative infrastructure and advancements

Augustus Ralph Marshall

CEO, Digital Nasional Bhd

A veteran in the telecommunications and satellite television industries, Augustus Ralph Marshall is helping to establish Malaysia’s 5G infrastructure and network

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Member of Parliament for Langkawi, Doctor & Author

The grand old man of Malaysian politics, this nonagenarian is still active and continues to serve the nation

Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health

Malaysia’s foremost healthcare leader, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is responsible for the country’s public healthcare system

Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn

President and Group CEO, Permodalan Nasional Berhad

Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn is an experienced leader in the investment sector who is at the helm of one of Malaysia’s largest fund-management companies

Tharma Pillai

Co-Founder and Advocacy director, Undi 18

Tharma Pillai is on a mission to get more Malaysian youths involved in the democratic process

Qyira Yusri

Education director and co-founder, Undi18

For giving Malaysian youths the chance to have their voices heard

Dato’ Seri Maimunah Sharif

Mayor, Kuala Lumpur

The first Asian woman to serve as executive director for UN-Habitat and first female mayor of Kuala Lumpur

Dr Renard Siew

Climate-change adviser, Centre for Governance and Political Studies/World Economic Forum

Renard Siew is a champion of climate action in Malaysia and the region

Gobind Singh Deo

Minister of Digital

An instrumental figure in driving Malaysia’s AI, 5G and digital transformation, positioning the country as a regional leader in technology and innovation

Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan

Executive Committee, Women's Aid Organisation

Dr Ambiga Sreenevasan is a prominent lawyer and human-rights advocate known for her advocacy work of national and human-rights interests

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman

Politician and Founder, MUDA

The youngest politician ever to be part of Malaysia’s government cabinet is setting up MUDA, a youth-centric political party

Sumitra Visvanathan

Executive director, Women's Aid Organisation

The advocate protects and empowers vulnerable women in the country

Hannah Yeoh

Politician

This highly capable lady is ever ready to serve her fellow humans and her commitment to advocacy is exemplary