Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has appointed Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid as the new chief executive officer effective April 18.
Shamsul succeeds Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, who is retiring from public service on April 17.
A graduate of the University of Malaya, Shamsul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, majoring in Analytical Economics.
He has 28 years of dedicated service to MIDA, during which he has been pivotal in defining the strategic direction of the agency and elevating Malaysia's investment environment.
Since joining MIDA in 1996, he has occupied various significant leadership roles, including executive director for manufacturing development and investment promotion, and most recently, senior executive director of investment policy advocacy.
In his latest role, he has led initiatives that significantly bolstered both domestic and foreign investments, showcasing his profound grasp of economic trends and policy advocacy.
