Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai, a respected veteran in the electronics industry, spent most of his career at Intel and Dell. He’s currently the president of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), representing companies in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector. Established during the pandemic, MSIA now comprises 236 members, representing parent companies from 18 countries.

Recognised for driving industry growth, Wong champions Malaysia as a primary destination for E&E investment. He played a pivotal role in shaping strategies for the 12th Malaysia National Plan and New Industrial Master Plan and is a member of Pemudah, a private sector task force aimed at enhancing Malaysia’s business environment and global competitiveness. Currently, his focus is on Academy in Industry, an initiative aimed at encouraging school leavers to join the E&E sector through tailored skill training programs, nurturing a new generation of manufacturing technicians.