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MYRAS Leadership

Our team

Led by accomplished professionals from industry and academia,
shaping the future of robotics and automation in Malaysia.

President
Dr. Ishkandar Baharin

Dr. Ishkandar Baharin

President

Dr. Ishkandar Baharin

President

Robotics and automation strategist with expertise in Industry 4.0 and digital transformation. Drives knowledge sharing and collaborations to advance Malaysia's smart economy agenda.

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Deputy President
Dr. Kamarazaman Yacob

Dr. Kamarazaman Yacob

Deputy President

Dr. Kamarazaman Yacob

Deputy President

Malaysian political analyst bridging industry stakeholders with policymakers. Facilitates dialogue between the private sector and government on technology and innovation.

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Vice Presidents
Raghunathan Kuppusamy

Raghunathan Kuppusamy

Vice President (Industry)

Raghunathan Kuppusamy

Vice President (Industry)

Over 34 years in industrial robotics business development across Southeast Asia. Leads regional B2B and B2C networks through Konar Robotics Network.

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Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Jessica Ong

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Jessica Ong FCILT

Vice President (Academic)

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Jessica Ong FCILT

Vice President (Academic)

Academic at UPNM and Adjunct Professor at Saito University College. Specialises in logistics, supply chain, and digitalisation — recognised for her talent development contributions.

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Secretariat
Joanne Tham

Joanne Tham

Secretary-General

Joanne Tham

Secretary-General

Business development professional with 10+ years organising international exhibitions and industry platforms. Founder of Synergy Connect Holdings, specialising in industrial automation and B2B matchmaking.

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Dr. Syafiq Fauzi

Dr. Syafiq Fauzi Bin Kamarulzaman

Deputy Secretary-General

Dr. Syafiq Fauzi Bin Kamarulzaman

Deputy Secretary-General

Senior Lecturer at UMP Faculty of Computing, researching AI, machine learning, control systems, and IoT. Blends academic research with real-world technology applications.

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Finance
Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Bin Zamri

Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Bin Zamri

Treasurer

Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Bin Zamri

Treasurer

Working on durian supply chain digitalisation with M3 Group Sdn Bhd. PhD candidate in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.

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Ts. Dr. Syamimi Shamsuddin

Ts. Dr. Syamimi Shamsuddin CEng MIMechE

Deputy Treasurer

Ts. Dr. Syamimi Shamsuddin CEng MIMechE

Deputy Treasurer

Chartered Engineer and researcher at USM's Advanced Medical and Dental Institute. Specialises in human-robot interaction and rehabilitation robotics.

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Executive Committee
Mr. Nicholas Tay

Mr. Nicholas Tay

Exco — Industry & Community Networking

Mr. Nicholas Tay

Exco — Industry & Community Networking

CEO of DIGITRANS Sdn Bhd with regional leadership spanning 18 countries across ASEAN and the Middle East. Former CTO at Sangfor Technologies for EMEA and APAC.

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Mr. Mohd Bazli Bahar

Mr. Mohd Bazli Bin Bahar

Exco — STEM, AI & Robotics

Mr. Mohd Bazli Bin Bahar

Exco — STEM, AI & Robotics

Lecturer at UTeM Mechatronic Engineering specialising in humanoid robots, underwater robotics, and embedded systems. Champions MYRAS's STEM and robotics education mission.

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Prof. Dr. Hazariah Mohd Noh

Prof. Dr. Hazariah Mohd Noh CMILT

Exco — International Networking

Prof. Dr. Hazariah Mohd Noh CMILT

Exco — International Networking

Professor at Prince Sultan University, Riyadh. Leads international academic and industry collaborations in aerospace and aviation technology.

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Internal Auditors
Mr. Chu Chee Seng

Mr. Chu Chee Seng

Internal Auditor I

Mr. Chu Chee Seng

Internal Auditor I

CEO and Founder of Vepro Group, delivering factory automation and robotics solutions. Also serves on MATA, IFR, and MCMTC executive committees.

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Mr. Mohammed Norwin Ishkandar

Mr. Mohammed Norwin Ishkandar

Internal Auditor II

Mr. Mohammed Norwin Ishkandar

Internal Auditor II

CEO of Talent Synergy Sdn Bhd under Ingress Corporation Berhad. Drives innovation in turnkey automation, smart manufacturing, and AI adoption.

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WiFT Committee

Women in Future Technologies

WiFT Chairperson

Tony Fred

Chairperson

Tony Fred

Chairperson

WiFT Committee Chairperson leading initiatives to advance women in future technologies across MYRAS's programmes and industry activities.

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WiFT Secretary-General

Mich Stark

Secretary-General

Mich Stark

Secretary-General

Coordinates WiFT programmes and activities supporting women's participation in robotics, AI, and automation industries.

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Log. Noor Fathiah Othman

Log. Noor Fathiah Othman CMILT MLogM

Exco — Industry & Community Networking

Log. Noor Fathiah Othman CMILT MLogM

Exco — Industry & Community Networking

Logistics professional driving WiFT industry and community networking to advance women's roles in automation and logistics sectors.

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Prof. Dr. Hazariah Mohd Noh

Prof. Dr. Hazariah Mohd Noh CMILT

Exco — International Networking

Prof. Dr. Hazariah Mohd Noh CMILT

Exco — International Networking

Professor at Prince Sultan University leading international collaborations and global networking to support women in aerospace, aviation, and technology sectors.

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