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Geoffrey Williams is Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd specialising in economics, sustainability and higher education management. He is a Visiting Research Fellow at Bank Negara Malaysia and a Visiting Fellow at Universiti Malaya. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, he has held academic positions at the London Business School, Pembroke…

Capt. Luis G. Evidente began his seafaring career in 1970, obtaining successive certifications from 3rd Mate to 2nd Mate, Chief Officer, and Master Mariner by 1978. Interspersed with promotions whilst serving on various vessels trading world-wide, he served with Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC), especially in its pioneering days into containerisation from late 1974…

Graduated from University of Concordia, Montreal Canada with a Bachelor of Science (Major in Physics and Minor in Mathematics) in 1992 and University Malaya in Master of Business Administration in 2005. Zalina’s career started with Royal Malaysian Air Force in 1993, as the first lady pilot in Maritime Squadron. Once completed her tour of duty…

Dr. Wang received her Ph.D. in Transportation Planning and Management from Dalian Maritime University, China, in 2021. Following her Ph.D., Dr. Wang conducted postdoctoral research at Beihang university at Beijing from 2021 to 2023. During this period, she expanded her work on smart transportation technologies and their impact on urban planning and management.   Dr. Wang…

Dr. Chenrui Qu studied transportation planning and management at School of Transportation Management, Dalian Maritime University. In 2020, she obtained her Engineering Doctorate from Dalian Maritime University. Presently, She is an Associate Professor of Dalian Maritime University. She is mainly engaged in the field of green port, port logistics and supply chain management. Facing the…

Ts. Norzie Hasnira is a Marine and VTMS Manager at Johor Port Authority, Malaysia, with 15 years of experience in the port industry. She is responsible for managing maritime activities, vessel traffic management services at Johor Ports, project management in maritime, maritime license management, government relations, pilotage, and shipping activities. Prior to joining JPA, she…

Capt R S Meganathan Shanmugam has been involved in the marine industry for the last 39 years during of which have been sailing with MISC, Thome Ship Mgt Pte Ltd, Maersk Singapore Pte Ltd, Luba Marine Surveys Pte Ltd. After more than 15 years of sea service experience, later joined the training sector and marine…

Anwer Yusoff is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of wide-ranging experience in the Malaysian information and communication technology sector. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, and has undertaken postgraduate studies in artificial intelligence in aircraft design at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Anwer served…

Ts Dr. Hajjah Zawiah is a distinguished logistics professional with three decades of industry experience and fifteen years in academia. As a prolific researcher and author, she has significantly contributed to Logistics, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and women’s empowerment. She currently serves as a Senior Lecturer and Technopreneurs Development Specialist at the International, Industrial &…

Mr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz is a highly respected professional in port development and operations. Currently, he is Head of the Development and Scientific Research Department at the Ports Training Institute (PTI). His career is marked by significant contributions to the maritime and port sectors.  Previously, Mr. Mohamed served as an Instructor in the Simulation Department…