KUALA LUMPUR: Teras Teknology Sdn Bhd has appointed Anwar Ishak as its new CEO as the organisation embarks on initiatives to move to the forefront of toll industry digitalisation and enter adjacent industries with new technologies.
In a statement, the toll payment systems provider said Anwar graduated with a Master of Engineering in Computer Systems and Electronics from King’s College of London, and has over 20 years of experience in the digital, tech start-up,
and telecommunications space.
He previously headed the Digital IT function at Digi Telecommunications, where he was reponsible for driving the digitalisation of the telco from a technology perspective.
“I am excited to join TERAS at a time when RFID will be the catalyst of change for the logistics industry.
"As Malaysia’s focus is now on reviving its economy through the development of key infrastructure including the highways, I am overwhelmed by the endless possibilities of the sustainability culture of PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) in ensuring technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) remains at the forefront of what we do, improving lives as we adapt to the new normal,” said Anwar.
As the new CEO of TERAS, Anwar will also be a member of the senior executive leadership of PLUS where he will be working alongside other C-Suites to ensure that digitization efforts
will be sustainable and promotes growth within the company.
According to Teras chairman Datuk Azman Ismail, Anwar is expected to enhance PLUS’ efforts to strengthen innovation beyond toll collection with the aim of modernising the existing expressway and tolling systems, in line with the nation's aspiration to increase public-private partnership as outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12).
In a statement, the toll payment systems provider said Anwar graduated with a Master of Engineering in Computer Systems and Electronics from King’s College of London, and has over 20 years of experience in the digital, tech start-up,
and telecommunications space.
He previously headed the Digital IT function at Digi Telecommunications, where he was reponsible for driving the digitalisation of the telco from a technology perspective.
“I am excited to join TERAS at a time when RFID will be the catalyst of change for the logistics industry.
"As Malaysia’s focus is now on reviving its economy through the development of key infrastructure including the highways, I am overwhelmed by the endless possibilities of the sustainability culture of PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) in ensuring technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) remains at the forefront of what we do, improving lives as we adapt to the new normal,” said Anwar.
As the new CEO of TERAS, Anwar will also be a member of the senior executive leadership of PLUS where he will be working alongside other C-Suites to ensure that digitization efforts
will be sustainable and promotes growth within the company.
According to Teras chairman Datuk Azman Ismail, Anwar is expected to enhance PLUS’ efforts to strengthen innovation beyond toll collection with the aim of modernising the existing expressway and tolling systems, in line with the nation's aspiration to increase public-private partnership as outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12).
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