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Mida Appoints Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) To Succeed Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman

PRIVATEApr 16, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Malaysian Investment Development Authority

Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid
Kuala LumpurManufacturingGovernment

Description

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has appointed Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 18, 2024. Sikh Shamsul will be succeeding Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman, who retires on April 17.

Company Information

Company

Malaysian Investment Development Authority

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is an agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. Mida's role is to promote and assist in the development of the manufacturing and services sectors, focusing on facilitating and supporting large-scale investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors. The agency also provides comprehensive support to existing investors in enhancing their operations.

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