MRANTI CEO Dzuleira Abu Bakar has decided to step down from her post despite her contract being renewed by her boss, the MOSTI.
She will continue to serve until early September before moving on to pursue other career opportunities she said in a press statement. Dzuleira was first appointed the CEO of Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center (MaGIC) and subsequently appointed the CEO of Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) to lead the merger of MaGIC and TPM, which resulted in the incorporation of MRANTI. This was part of the government’s larger efforts to restructure and consolidate its agencies to ensure that they are well-positioned to execute the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (DSTIN) and the Malaysian Science Technology Innovation and Economic Development Framework (MySTIE 10-10).
Dzuleira was part of theMRANTI Park Master Plan – an integrated and comprehensive approach to developing a 4IR hub from prime real estate. The MasterPlan aims to achieve a gross development value of RM20 billion, and RM2.8 billion in land lease, as well as create 8,000 jobs by 2027. To date, MRANTI Park has secured RM1.12 billion in land lease value and a total of 132.56 acres for new land sub-lease, an increase of 250% and 112% respectively since her entry.
The board said the management committee will be activated as part of the transition plan to oversee the agency’s operations during the process of appointing a new CEO.
