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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
MIMOS appoints Saat Shukri as new president, group CEO
MIMOS's newly appointed president and group CEO, Saat Shukri Embong KUALA LUMPUR: MIMOS Bhd has appointed Saat Shukri Embong as its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 14, 2025. In a statement, MIMOS said that Saat Shukri, a distinguished leader with a deep understanding of technology innovation and commercialisation, would be bringing a wealth of experience to his new role at the helm of Malaysia's premier research and development (R&D) institution. "He began his renowned career at Motorola Inc in 1995 and his extensive experience in the semiconductor industry includes key positions at STATSChipPAC Inc, Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instruments Inc, and Freescale Semiconductor Inc,' it said. In 2009, Saat Shukri joined the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology and in 2010, he was seconded to the Prime Minister's Office as operation director, office of science advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. His journey with MIMOS commenced in 2010 as director of research, where he spearheaded various collaboration programmes with local and international industries, universities, and research institutions. Throughout his career, Saat Shukri has successfully developed numerous new technologies, products, and solutions, as well as secured various intellectual properties in his field, earning him an inclusion in the 16th Edition of Marquis' Who's Who in the World. Saat Shukri holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Hartford in the United States, as well as a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. "Under Saat Shukri's leadership, MIMOS is poised to accelerate its contributions to national technology advancement, ensuring that Malaysia remains at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation,' said the R&D agency. - Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
MIMOS taps tech veteran Saat Shukri as president, CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: MIMOS Bhd has appointed Dr Saat Shukri Embong as the president and group chief executive officer, effective July 14. In a statement, MIMOS said Shukri is a distinguished leader with a deep understanding of technology innovation and commercialisation. It said he also brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the helm of Malaysia's premier research and development (R&D) institution. "Under Shukri's leadership, MIMOS is poised to accelerate its contributions to national technology advancement, ensuring that Malaysia remains at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation," it added. Shukri began his career at Motorola Inc. in 1995, followed by a tenure at ON Semiconductor Inc in 1998 as new product introduction programme manager. His experience in the semiconductor industry includes key positions at STATSChipPAC Inc, Infineon Technologies AG, Texas Instruments Inc, and Freescale Semiconductor Inc until 2008. In 2009, Shukri joined the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and in 2010, he was seconded to the Prime Minister's Office as operations director under the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister. His journey with MIMOS began in 2010 as director of research, where he spearheaded various collaboration programmes with local and international industries, universities and research institutions. In 2013, he led the technology and product portfolio development and management group, overseeing strategic activities from market intelligence and technology identification to bringing R&D outputs to market. In 2016, he was instrumental in leading the MIMOS Strategy Office, charting the company's strategic direction, particularly in alignment with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and national aspirations to position Malaysia among the top 20 countries by 2050. Most recently, in 2023, he served as head of the technology venture sector, driving collaboration, partnerships, commercialisation, and talent development initiatives. Shukri holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Hartford, United States, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MBI ushers new era for Malaysia's Blockchain
KUALA LUMPUR: In support of the Government Digital Asset initiative, MIMOS Berhad today announced the operationalisation of the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a neutral and trusted platform for digital services and innovation across sectors. MIMOS Berhad, in a statement, said this milestone marks a pivotal moment in the nation's technological advancement, as MBI emerges as a strategic technological innovation and a core component of Malaysia's National Blockchain Roadmap, aligned with the Malaysian MADANI vision. Developed to be a catalyst for creativity, MBI fosters an environment where developers and innovators can explore and build cutting-edge blockchain applications that drive value and transformation across industries. 'The establishment of the MBI stands as a pivotal catalyst for the nation's digital advancement, purposefully developed to foster sustainable digital integration and support the creation of a cohesive, future-ready national digital infrastructure. 'This initiative is driven by MIMOS in strategic collaboration with its principal partner and key contributor, MyEG, underscoring a shared commitment to accelerating Malaysia's digital transformation and innovation agenda,' it said. According to MIMOS Berhad, the MBI also plays a vital role in streamlining a wide range of digital assets, including MyDigitalID verifiable credentials, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralised finance (DeFi) applications, increasing accessibility to blockchain technology by simplifying the user experience and enabling broader participation for nontechnical users. It said early adopter industry partners, such as Masverse, Cokeeps, iTrace, Heitech Padu, and others, are leveraging MBI to deploy solutions in supply chain traceability, digital identity, asset custody, and tokenisation across public and private sectors. 'Solutions like MyDigitalID will benefit from MBI's integrated capabilities, ensuring verifiability, accessibility, and interoperability to support use cases ranging from simple on-site registrations to complex cross-border and commercial verifications. 'This initiative aims to foster innovation and interconnectivity across platforms, enhance decentralised transaction security, promote an inclusive digital economy, and ensure greater security and transparency in digital transactions, making blockchain technology more accessible and catalysing innovation across all sectors, it said. 'Guided by the MADANI core values of Sustainability, Prosperity, Innovation, Respect, Trust, and Compassion, MBI is redefining the way we interact with blockchain technology. By offering unified access across platforms, MBI simplifies cross-chain transactions, eliminating the complexities of navigating multiple systems,' it said. Meanwhile, MIMOS acting president and group chief executive officer, Dr Saat Shukri Embong, said MBI will drive competitiveness, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in blockchain adoption and development, potentially attracting investment and highly-skilled talent. 'More importantly, it embodies digital inclusivity, making blockchain technology accessible to all Malaysians, regardless of their technical expertise. This streamlined approach enhances liquidity by aggregating resources from various platforms, enabling faster, more efficient, and cost-effective trading. 'As a catalyst for Malaysia's digital transformation, MBI is driving technological progress and contributing to the greater well-being of Malaysians and the nation. 'This platform is a testament to MIMOS', MOSTI's, and the MADANI Government's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of this transformative technology are shared equitably, driving sustainable economic growth and societal progress,' he was quoted as saying in the statement. The statement said that as the nation's applied research and development centre, MIMOS is pivotal in driving blockchain adoption, and the establishment of the MBI aims to address the challenges of a fragmented ecosystem by unifying diverse platforms. It uses Zetrix as its core chain, working in tandem with other public chains like Ethereum, Solana, and Private Blockchains to create a single interface. All stakeholders, industry, researchers, and policymakers must maintain a strong collaborative spirit to bring this initiative to fruition. A robust public and private partnership is essential for Malaysia to establish an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient blockchain ecosystem regionally, the statement read.
