3rd SESSION ON EXECUTIVE OPINION SURVEY FOR IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS YEARBOOK 2024
The Executive Opinion Survey's third session took place in Johor Bharu, following previous sessions in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The session aimed to offer insights into Malaysia's global competitiveness, highlighting the structure and metrics of the report. Additionally, it illustrated how feedback from respondents influences the ranking, providing valuable data for understanding Malaysia's position in the global landscape.
The session was held with an attendance of 25 participants from various backgrounds while the opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Mohd Azwan Mohd Salleh, Regional Director, MPC Southern Region.
Attendees:
1. Mr Ee Chai Seang, Proterial Malaysia Sdn Bhd
2. Dr Cherry Wei, Acc Global Consultancy Sdn Bhd
3. Mr Moey Shen Yu, Coilcraft Malaysia Sdn Bhd
4. Mr Sam Wong, Lw Corp Services
5. Mr Balachandran, Smartronix Technology (M) Sdn Bhd
6. Mr Lee Meng Yea, Sk Engineering Consultancy
7. Mr Suberamaniam Krishnamoorthy, Kejuruteraan Fong Hong Sdn Bhd
8. Mr Ryan Lee, Abadi Jasa Ventures Sdn Bhd
9. Mr Paranjit Singh, Asia Padu Sdn Bhd
10. Mr Mohamad Nur Asraff Bin Salim, Asia Padu Sdn Bhd
11. Mr Mohd Kamal Ghadaffi Bin Othman, Asia Padu Sdn Bhd
12. Mr Muhammad Asyik Bin Mohamed Resai, Awh Ventures Sdn Bhd
13. Mr Mubarak Bin Mansor, Asia Padu Sdn Bhd
14. Ms Salidah Binti Mohd Salleh, Smartronix Technology (M) Sdn Bhd
15. Mr M. Tharmaraj, Msc Cyberport Sdn.Bhd/Cybersolution Technologies Sdn,Bhd.
16. Mr Mohd Khairul Ikhwan Bin Ahmad, Cyber Solution
17. Mr. Mohd Azwan Mohd Salleh, MPC SRO
18. Mrs. Azimah Adnan, MPC SRO
19. Mr. Muhammad Hafiz Sabarudin, MPC SRO
20. Mrs. Huda Atiqah Samsir, MPC SRO
21. Mrs. Nahdatul Faezin Norman, MPC SRO
22. Mr. Nazeri Ariffin Madon, MPC SRO
23. Ms Norhasimah Ibrahim, MPC HQ
24. Ms Putri Dhia Nathasya Mohamad Yusoff, MPC HQ
25. Mr Khor Tark Wei (David)
26. Mr Mohamad Ariffin Bin Zulkifli
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