BOARD OF TRUSTEE
TERAJU BOARD OF TRUSTEE
Member, Board of Trustees, TERAJU
Minister of Economy
Mohd Rafizi Ramli is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in both the corporate and public sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK. He is a Certified Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Appointed as TERAJU Board of Trustees on 27 March 2023, Mohd Rafizi held several notable positions throughout his career. He served as Manager and Senior Manager at PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (2003–2009), General Manager at Pharmaniaga Berhad in 2009, and was part of the Selangor Economic Advisor’s Office (2009–2012). Additionally, he served as Executive Director at the National Oversight and Whistleblower Centre (2012–2018) and founded Invoke Malaysia (2016–2022), a key player in advancing political and economic insights.
Since 2022, Mohd Rafizi has been serving as Minister of Economy, where he continues to drive Malaysia’s economic strategies and foster sustainable development
Member, Board of Trustees, TERAJU
Secretary General, Ministry of Economy
Dato’ Nor Azmie Diron is a seasoned public servant with a distinguished career in government administration, spanning nearly three decades. He holds a Diploma in Public Administration from INTAN, a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Economics from the University of Malaya, and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Appointed to the TERAJU Board of Trustees on 27 March 2023, Dato’ Nor Azmie currently serves as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy. His career has included key roles such as Assistant Registrar at the University of Malaya (1993–1994), various senior positions within the Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (1995–2003), and Chief Assistant Director in the Prime Minister’s Department (2004–2007). He also served as Deputy Director at UPEN (2007–2015) and Deputy Secretary of the Selangor State Government (2015–2017).
Dato’ Nor Azmie has also held significant financial and leadership roles, including State Financial Officer (2018–2021) and Selangor State Secretary (2021). Before his current position, he served as Deputy Director General of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), Prime Minister’s Department, in 2022.
Dato’ Nor Azmie’s extensive experience in economic planning and public administration continues to shape Malaysia’s economic strategies and governance.
Member, Board of Trustees, TERAJU
Deputy Secretary (Economic Research), Ministry of Finance
Dr. Nirwan Bin Noh Ramli is an accomplished economist with over 20 years of experience in public administration, economic policy, and trade development. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia’s fiscal and economic policies, with a focus on international trade, industrial growth, and economic research.
Dr. Nirwan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from McGill University, Canada, an M.Phil in International Finance and Economic Policy from the University of Glasgow, UK, and a Ph.D. in Economics, specialising in international trade, from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Appointed to the TERAJU Board of Trustees on 1 August 2024, Dr. Nirwan concurrently serves as Deputy Undersecretary (Economic Research) at the Ministry of Finance.
His previous appointments included senior leadership roles at the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, and Prime Minister’s Department, where he contributed to national economic planning and policy formulation.