BUKIT JALIL, 20 August 2024 – MIMOS Berhad announces the appointment of Dr Jasmine Begum as its new Non-Executive Chairman, effective 8 August 2024. She succeeds Dato’ Sri Ibrahim Ahmad, whose tenure as MIMOS Chairman spanned from 1 July 2022 to 15 August 2023.
Presently, Dr Jasmine leads Microsoft’s Corporate External and Legal Affairs for the ASEAN region, addressing issues at the intersection of technology, policy, and society in ASEAN. Her impressive career spanning over 30 years includes accolades in the legal, policy, regulatory, geostrategic, and communications fields. Prior to joining Microsoft, Dr Jasmine held leadership positions at Dell, the UNDP, and the United Nations Executive Office of the Secretary-General in New York.
She has made significant milestones in her career, including being the first Malaysian appointed to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) by the UN Secretary-General. Her remarkable achievements have also earned her prestigious accolades such as the inaugural Women’s Institute of Management (WIM) Tan Sri Napsiah Omar Women Leaders Award and the Global Leadership Award for ICT Excellence. These honours recognise her exceptional contributions to advancing policies on accessibility, promoting women in the field of technology, and shaping policy and regulatory landscape for frontier technologies. Dr Jasmine is also an advisor to various Digital Economy Agencies in the region and Multilateral and International Organisations.
Dr Jasmine holds a double degree in Law from the International Islamic University in Kuala Lumpur, pursued post-graduate studies in the UK, and earned a Ph.D. in business and human rights. With admission to practice law in several jurisdictions, she is currently an Adjunct Professor in several Universities across the region and received an Honorary Doctorate for her outstanding leadership and contributions to Public Policy and Governance from UNITAR International University.
MIMOS is confident that Dr Jasmine’s extensive knowledge in the realms of technology, policy, and global affairs, coupled with her demonstrated ability to lead complex organisations, will be instrumental in steering MIMOS towards new heights of success. Her vision and strategic acumen will be invaluable as MIMOS navigates the dynamic landscape of technological advancement and seeks to expand its impact on Malaysia and beyond.
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About MIMOS Berhad
MIMOS is a strategic agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and a premier innovation centre in Semiconductors, Microelectronics, and ICT technologies, contributing to Malaysia’s socio-economic growth through patentable technology platforms, products, and solutions. Since its inception, MIMOS has filed more than 1,300 patents in various technology domains and across key socio-economic areas driving Malaysia’s digital transformation journey into the international arena.
As a centre of research excellence, MIMOS R&D activities currently focus on Semiconductor & Thin Film Research, Advanced Electronics & Embedded Systems, as well as Manufacturing and Smart Nation technologies. MIMOS continuously enhance its collaborations with existing strategic partners, explores new opportunities with potential partners, and develops new technology companies and business-oriented technology venture organisations. MIMOS also maintains its R&D of advanced technology, explores the development of global technopreneurship, and cultivates an attitude of trust, innovation and high performance.
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