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Prof. Emeritus Dato' Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi bin Ismail
Chairman of NanoMalaysia
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail has been the Chairman of NanoMalaysia Berhad since its establishment in 2011.
He was the Founding Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak UNIMAS (1992-2000). While serving UNIMAS, he was a member of the National Higher Education Council (1997-2000), National Council for Scientific Research and Development (1993-2000), National Information Technology Council NITC (1995-2002), Academy Sciences Malaysia Council (1995-2003, 2005-06), Advisory Councils of National Science Centre (1997-2001) and National Planetarium (1998-2002).
Before UNIMAS, Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1991-92) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, where he began his academic career in 1972, upon his return with a doctorate from the University of Leeds. He became Head of Physics (1973-75), Dean of Science (1976-82), and Dean of Engineering (1990-91), and a member of the University Governing Council (1973-76, 82-84). He was appointed Professor of Engineering in 1981. While serving UKM, he was President of the Academic Staff Association UKM (1973-80), President of the Insitute of Physics Malaysia (1976-79), founding Executive Secretary of UNESCO Asian Physics Education Network AsPEN (1981-87), a Fulbright scholar (1985), a member of the Steering Committees of National Science Centre (1990-96) and Technology Park (1992-94). He left UKM briefly between 1985-90 to jointly establish MIMOS.
After leaving Unimas, he served as director of several corporate entities: CIMB Bank and iCIMB (2001-10), Commerce Asset Ventures (2001-10), Bumi Armada (2004-08); Executive Director of Commerce Leadership Institute (2005-09); and Chairman of listed Mesiniaga Berhad (2002-06) and Inti Universal Holdings Berhad (2003-07).
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail was a member of the National Aerospace Council (2001-03). He served the Boards of International Medical University IMU (2001-06), National Defence University of Malaysia UPNM (2007-10), and Malaysian Qualifications Agency MQA (2010-14), and the Advisory Boards of Razak School of Government RSOG (2011-14) and Higher Education Leadership Academy AKEPT (2010-21). He was Chairman of the Universiti Sains Malaysia USM (2009-12) and Chairman of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM (2012-15).
He is currently a member of the Board of Governors of Inti International University and sits on the boards of several companies related to Inti International University and Colleges (since 2008). Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics Malaysia and a founding Fellow of Academy Sciences Malaysia.
Education: BSc(Eng), PhD (Leeds), Victoria Institution and Sultan Ismail College.
Honours: KMN, JSM, DPSK (Kelantan), Hon DEng (Leeds), Hon PhD (UKM), Hon DEng (OUM). Emeritus Professor (UNIMAS).
Prof. Emeritus Dato' Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi bin Ismail
Chairman of NanoMalaysia
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail has been the Chairman of NanoMalaysia Berhad since its establishment in 2011.
He was the Founding Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak UNIMAS (1992-2000). While serving UNIMAS, he was a member of the National Higher Education Council (1997-2000), National Council for Scientific Research and Development (1993-2000), National Information Technology Council NITC (1995-2002), Academy Sciences Malaysia Council (1995-2003, 2005-06), Advisory Councils of National Science Centre (1997-2001) and National Planetarium (1998-2002).
Before UNIMAS, Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (1991-92) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, where he began his academic career in 1972, upon his return with a doctorate from the University of Leeds. He became Head of Physics (1973-75), Dean of Science (1976-82), and Dean of Engineering (1990-91), and a member of the University Governing Council (1973-76, 82-84). He was appointed Professor of Engineering in 1981. While serving UKM, he was President of the Academic Staff Association UKM (1973-80), President of the Insitute of Physics Malaysia (1976-79), founding Executive Secretary of UNESCO Asian Physics Education Network AsPEN (1981-87), a Fulbright scholar (1985), a member of the Steering Committees of National Science Centre (1990-96) and Technology Park (1992-94). He left UKM briefly between 1985-90 to jointly establish MIMOS.
After leaving Unimas, he served as director of several corporate entities: CIMB Bank and iCIMB (2001-10), Commerce Asset Ventures (2001-10), Bumi Armada (2004-08); Executive Director of Commerce Leadership Institute (2005-09); and Chairman of listed Mesiniaga Berhad (2002-06) and Inti Universal Holdings Berhad (2003-07).
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail was a member of the National Aerospace Council (2001-03). He served the Boards of International Medical University IMU (2001-06), National Defence University of Malaysia UPNM (2007-10), and Malaysian Qualifications Agency MQA (2010-14), and the Advisory Boards of Razak School of Government RSOG (2011-14) and Higher Education Leadership Academy AKEPT (2010-21). He was Chairman of the Universiti Sains Malaysia USM (2009-12) and Chairman of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM (2012-15).
He is currently a member of the Board of Governors of Inti International University and sits on the boards of several companies related to Inti International University and Colleges (since 2008). Professor Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohamad Zawawi Ismail is an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics Malaysia and a founding Fellow of Academy Sciences Malaysia.
Education: BSc(Eng), PhD (Leeds), Victoria Institution and Sultan Ismail College.
Honours: KMN, JSM, DPSK (Kelantan), Hon DEng (Leeds), Hon PhD (UKM), Hon DEng (OUM). Emeritus Professor (UNIMAS).
Dr. Rezal Khairi bin Ahmad
Director
Dr. Rezal was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NanoMalaysia in January 2013. Dr. Rezal holds a Ph.D in Nanotechnology, Electronic/Electrical Engineering from London Centre for Nanotechnology, University College London as the first Khazana Ph.D. Scholar. As NanoMalaysia’s first employee, he crafted the company structure and developed the business model and corporate positioning strategy relative to like-minded government agencies and relevant industries. Between August 2012 and February 2013, Dr. Rezal also served as Acting Under Secretary of National Nanotechnology Directorate, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). From June 2012 to May 2014, he came under secondment from Khazanah Nasional, an investment arm of the Government of Malaysia. Prior to that, he was a Manager at GEMS Sdn. Bhd. and Business Development Manager in a local ICT private company from 2000 to 2001.
Dato' Ng Wan Peng
Director
Dato’ Ng Wan Peng is currently the president of Big Bad Wolf Ventures Sdn Bhd. She leads and drives the Group’s digital transformation agenda to achieve the group’s business objectives. Dato’ Ng also provides advice and guidance to business units to ensure all initiatives/programs planned and executed are aligned to the group’s strategic goals. Her previous positions were in the areas of E- Commerce, Fintech, Start-ups ecosystem, Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ), including digital transformation, digital inclusion, and the gig economy. She builds ecosystems around emerging technology, including Data Technology, AI Cybersecurity, IoT, and Cloud in Malaysia. Dato Ng’ also champions new economy models such as Sharing Economy via awareness, policy recommendation, and proof of concept, Dato’ Ng Wan Peng holds a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia in the field of Computer Science. She also was involved in Senior Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School
Dato' Ng Wan Peng
Director
Dato’ Ng Wan Peng is currently the president of Big Bad Wolf Ventures Sdn Bhd. She leads and drives the Group’s digital transformation agenda to achieve the group’s business objectives. Dato’ Ng also provides advice and guidance to business units to ensure all initiatives/programs planned and executed are aligned to the group’s strategic goals. Her previous positions were in the areas of E- Commerce, Fintech, Start-ups ecosystem, Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ), including digital transformation, digital inclusion, and the gig economy. She builds ecosystems around emerging technology, including Data Technology, AI Cybersecurity, IoT, and Cloud in Malaysia. Dato Ng’ also champions new economy models such as Sharing Economy via awareness, policy recommendation, and proof of concept, Dato’ Ng Wan Peng holds a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia in the field of Computer Science. She also was involved in Senior Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School
Dato' Ahmad Shukri Hj. Tajuddin
Board Nomination and Remuneration Committe
Dato’ Ahmad Shukri Hj. Tajuddin is currently one of the board members and also a chairman of the Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee of NanoMalaysia Berhad. He has over 36 years of experience in various capacities in the private and government sector and has accumulated vast experience in property, industrial development, promotion, business, and technology development.
Dato’ Ahmad Shukri was the founding member of Kulim Hi-Tech Park where he served as the Chief Executive Officer for 18 years. In 2009, he joined the MMC Group and was appointed the CEO of Senai Hi-Tech Park. He was also the former CEO of Kedah Invest Bhd and Kedah Menteri Besar Incorporated. Dato’ Shukri had once been appointed by the Zambian Government as the Technical Advisor and Head of the Study Team for the setting up for an Industrial Park in Zambia.
Dato’ Shukri is also the Principal Consultant at LEOS International Inc and the Advisor to the family-owned business Pengangkutan Sedar Sdn Bhd.
Puan Norsham Binti Abdul Latip
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Puan Norsham binti Abdul Latip was appointed to the Board of Directors of NanoMalaysia Berhad on 22 December 2025. She is currently the Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development) at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), having served the public sector for more than 25 years in various senior leadership roles related to environmental management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Throughout her career, she has held key positions across multiple ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change (NRECC), the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Department of Biosafety. Her experience spans policy formulation, regulatory oversight, inter-agency coordination and strategic management in areas such as biodiversity, forestry, environmental protection and climate-related governance.
She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Diploma in Public Administration from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN), and a Bachelor of Management with Honours from Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has also participated in various leadership and management development programmes at both local and international levels.
Puan Norsham Binti Abdul Latip
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Puan Norsham binti Abdul Latip was appointed to the Board of Directors of NanoMalaysia Berhad on 22 December 2025. She is currently the Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development) at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), having served the public sector for more than 25 years in various senior leadership roles related to environmental management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Throughout her career, she has held key positions across multiple ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change (NRECC), the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Department of Biosafety. Her experience spans policy formulation, regulatory oversight, inter-agency coordination and strategic management in areas such as biodiversity, forestry, environmental protection and climate-related governance.
She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Diploma in Public Administration from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN), and a Bachelor of Management with Honours from Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has also participated in various leadership and management development programmes at both local and international levels.
Puan Norsham binti Abdul Latip was appointed to the Board of Directors of NanoMalaysia Berhad on 22 December 2025. She is currently the Deputy Secretary General (Technology Development) at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), having served the public sector for more than 25 years in various senior leadership roles related to environmental management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Throughout her career, she has held key positions across multiple ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change (NRECC), the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Department of Biosafety. Her experience spans policy formulation, regulatory oversight, inter-agency coordination and strategic management in areas such as biodiversity, forestry, environmental protection and climate-related governance.
She holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Diploma in Public Administration from Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN), and a Bachelor of Management with Honours from Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has also participated in various leadership and management development programmes at both local and international levels.
Encik Rahimi Bin Ramli, FCCA
Independent Non-Executive Director
Encik Rahimi bin Ramli is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He is also a Chartered Accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and a member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from Middlesex University, United Kingdom in 1991 having completed his undergraduate degree after he completed his secondary school education at Malay College Kuala Kangsar in 1987.
He has over 28 years of varied and multi-tiered experiences specialising in organisation operational excellences and corporate strategic exercises especially in the area of corporate finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investments, restructuring, change management and business turnaround. He had served public listed companies, government-owned entities, privately owned organisations and public accounting firms. He began his career with KPMG Kuala Lumpur Office upon his graduation from university abroad and had since held various senior leadership roles across mixed sectors such as investment holdings and financial services, education and professional development training, renewal energy and ESG, hospitality and tourism, logistics and MRO services, real estate development and facility management services, FMCG trading and distribution, general and TVET training and consultancy services.
He is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of Mara Corporation Sdn Bhd, overseeing a diversified group of subsidiaries and providing strategic financial management, operational process improvement, assets management stewardship, corporate advisory and governance oversight over 25 subsidiaries with assets under management and investment valued of more than MYR3 billion.
Currently, he represents management and holding company as board member and board investment committee member at various subsidiaries in the Mara Corp Group. He had in the past served both private and public listed entities in the capacity of audit committee chairman, independent director and member of board of director respectively in SCH Group Berhad and Aldrich Resources Berhad and other companies.
His core areas of expertise include operational management, financial and corporate planning, corporate strategy, controllership and stewardship management, cash, treasury and investment management, corporate restructuring and strategic exercise, change management, mergers and acquisitions, internal audit and risk management and governance amongst others.
He also participates in non-profit organisations activities like Pusat Zakat with contributions and distribution of zakat funds voluntarily to the needy group of people and humanitarian services.
Encik Rahimi bin Ramli is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He is also a Chartered Accountant registered with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), and a member of the Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from Middlesex University, United Kingdom in 1991 having completed his undergraduate degree after he completed his secondary school education at Malay College Kuala Kangsar in 1987.
He has over 28 years of varied and multi-tiered experiences specialising in organisation operational excellences and corporate strategic exercises especially in the area of corporate finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investments, restructuring, change management and business turnaround. He had served public listed companies, government-owned entities, privately owned organisations and public accounting firms. He began his career with KPMG Kuala Lumpur Office upon his graduation from university abroad and had since held various senior leadership roles across mixed sectors such as investment holdings and financial services, education and professional development training, renewal energy and ESG, hospitality and tourism, logistics and MRO services, real estate development and facility management services, FMCG trading and distribution, general and TVET training and consultancy services.
He is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of Mara Corporation Sdn Bhd, overseeing a diversified group of subsidiaries and providing strategic financial management, operational process improvement, assets management stewardship, corporate advisory and governance oversight over 25 subsidiaries with assets under management and investment valued of more than MYR3 billion.
Currently, he represents management and holding company as board member and board investment committee member at various subsidiaries in the Mara Corp Group. He had in the past served both private and public listed entities in the capacity of audit committee chairman, independent director and member of board of director respectively in SCH Group Berhad and Aldrich Resources Berhad and other companies.
His core areas of expertise include operational management, financial and corporate planning, corporate strategy, controllership and stewardship management, cash, treasury and investment management, corporate restructuring and strategic exercise, change management, mergers and acquisitions, internal audit and risk management and governance amongst others.
He also participates in non-profit organisations activities like Pusat Zakat with contributions and distribution of zakat funds voluntarily to the needy group of people and humanitarian services.
Encik Ramanathan A/L Sathiamutty
Independent Non-Executive Director
Encik Ramanathan Sathiamutty has over 35 years of experience in engineering, technology, digital transformation and corporate leadership, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles across multiple countries. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics, Electrical & Systems) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has also completed the executive management programs under Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
He spent a significant portion of his career with IBM, where he held various senior positions including Managing Director of IBM Malaysia and IBM Bharti Airtel in India, and senior leadership roles in the United States, Japan, Korea and across ASEAN. His experience spans digital and cultural transformation, large-scale technology operations, strategic investments and crisis management. He later served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Transformation Officer of Celcom Axiata, where he led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and advised senior leadership. He was also a special advisor to the CEO of Axiata before retiring.
Encik Ramanathan has extensive Board experience, having served as Independent Non-Executive Director of Mesiniaga Berhad, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Chairman of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul, and currently serving on the Board of AwanBiru Technology Berhad. He is widely recognised for his expertise in digital transformation, crisis management, stakeholder engagement and leadership development.
Encik Ramanathan A/L Sathiamutty
Independent Non-Executive Director
Encik Ramanathan Sathiamutty has over 35 years of experience in engineering, technology, digital transformation and corporate leadership, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles across multiple countries. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics, Electrical & Systems) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has also completed the executive management programs under Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
He spent a significant portion of his career with IBM, where he held various senior positions including Managing Director of IBM Malaysia and IBM Bharti Airtel in India, and senior leadership roles in the United States, Japan, Korea and across ASEAN. His experience spans digital and cultural transformation, large-scale technology operations, strategic investments and crisis management. He later served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Transformation Officer of Celcom Axiata, where he led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and advised senior leadership. He was also a special advisor to the CEO of Axiata before retiring.
Encik Ramanathan has extensive Board experience, having served as Independent Non-Executive Director of Mesiniaga Berhad, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Chairman of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul, and currently serving on the Board of AwanBiru Technology Berhad. He is widely recognised for his expertise in digital transformation, crisis management, stakeholder engagement and leadership development.
Encik Ramanathan Sathiamutty has over 35 years of experience in engineering, technology, digital transformation and corporate leadership, including more than a decade in senior leadership roles across multiple countries. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics, Electrical & Systems) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He has also completed the executive management programs under Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
He spent a significant portion of his career with IBM, where he held various senior positions including Managing Director of IBM Malaysia and IBM Bharti Airtel in India, and senior leadership roles in the United States, Japan, Korea and across ASEAN. His experience spans digital and cultural transformation, large-scale technology operations, strategic investments and crisis management. He later served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Transformation Officer of Celcom Axiata, where he led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and advised senior leadership. He was also a special advisor to the CEO of Axiata before retiring.
Encik Ramanathan has extensive Board experience, having served as Independent Non-Executive Director of Mesiniaga Berhad, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Chairman of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul, and currently serving on the Board of AwanBiru Technology Berhad. He is widely recognised for his expertise in digital transformation, crisis management, stakeholder engagement and leadership development.
Puan Haslina Binti Abdul Samad
Independent Non-Executive Director
Puan Haslina binti Abdul Samad holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA, and brings over three decades of experience in the energy and power generation sector, particularly in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Previously, she served as Board of Directors of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia, and also as Technical Advisor to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation. Her professional experience also includes leadership roles with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and its subsidiaries, where she was involved in the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of renewable energy projects, including mini-hydro plants, waste-to-energy facilities and biomass power generation projects, as well as regional and international power sector initiatives.
Her areas of expertise include renewable energy development, energy auditing, project feasibility assessment, power plant operations and maintenance, and strategic business development within the energy industry.
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NMB (NanoMalaysia Berhad) 201101027130
A company limited by guarantee (CLBG) under the
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).
Level 21-02,
Sunway Putra Tower, 100,
Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur.