Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's daughter landed a major tech job last night. Nurul Izzah Anwar became one of three new advisers for Selangor's top digital company. The state-backed firm Sidec picked her during their 10th birthday party celebration. The company drives technology growth and economic development across Selangor state. Nurul Izzah will also advise the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park project.
Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari believes she brings valuable experience to the role. He said Nurul Izzah has worked behind the scenes on semiconductor projects since last year. Her appointment should help connect federal government officials with business leaders. The PKR deputy president runs her policy research group called Polity. She joins two other industry experts on the advisory team.
Semiconductor veterans Lai Yit Loong and Chiang Shang-Yi round out the three-person team. Lai previously worked as vice president at tech giants Nvidia and Foxconn. Chiang serves as a Foxconn director and used to run operations at TSMC. The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park covers 60,000 square feet at PFCC Puchong. Officials expect the project to generate between 500 million and one billion ringgit for the economy.
Sidec announced plans last year to expand the semiconductor park into Cyberjaya. The government launched the original design park project during the KL20 Summit. Tech companies can use the facility to develop computer chips and electronic components. The appointment puts Nurul Izzah at the center of Malaysia's technology push. Her advisory role connects political networks with private sector expertise.
Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari believes she brings valuable experience to the role. He said Nurul Izzah has worked behind the scenes on semiconductor projects since last year. Her appointment should help connect federal government officials with business leaders. The PKR deputy president runs her policy research group called Polity. She joins two other industry experts on the advisory team.
Semiconductor veterans Lai Yit Loong and Chiang Shang-Yi round out the three-person team. Lai previously worked as vice president at tech giants Nvidia and Foxconn. Chiang serves as a Foxconn director and used to run operations at TSMC. The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park covers 60,000 square feet at PFCC Puchong. Officials expect the project to generate between 500 million and one billion ringgit for the economy.
Sidec announced plans last year to expand the semiconductor park into Cyberjaya. The government launched the original design park project during the KL20 Summit. Tech companies can use the facility to develop computer chips and electronic components. The appointment puts Nurul Izzah at the center of Malaysia's technology push. Her advisory role connects political networks with private sector expertise.
