Puteri Farah Intan Binti Burhanudin

• Develop and execute the public affairs strategy by capitalizing on a portfolio of assets (including associations, trade bodies, political affiliations, and consumer groups) to secure favorable outcomes that align with business objectives
• ·Monitor and evaluate both immediate and long-term regulatory and political landscapes, ensuring that business units remain informed of evolving policy dynamics to guide business decisions.
• ·Company representative at industry, government and business chambers meetings i.e. CMTM, AMCHAM, US-ABC, MICCI, MATF-MOF, DSM Govt Working Group
• ·Forecast and navigate federal and state governmental, public, or societal issues that may impact the organization, ensuring strategic positioning to address these matters comprehensively.
• ·Develop position papers, both for the company and the broader industry to influence and shape regulations that are grounded in science and proportionate to risk, targeting key decision-makers and regulatory bodies.
• ·PMM lead for sustainability initiatives and philanthropic efforts by collaborating with governmental entities and civil society to curate a balanced suite of projects addressing sustainability and socio-economic challenges.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning – developing a comprehensive public policy strategy which includes policy analysis and research to assess the impact of existing and proposed policies, an advocacy strategy to drive policy changes as well as build and maintain relationships with policymakers and government agencies
• • Client Relationship Building – manages client expectations and relationships, develop new client base.
• • Project Management & People Leadership – managing projects with junior and senior teams, acting as a mentor and coach to the junior associates.

Projects (Selected)

• • Led the laws and policies project on decriminalization of drug use in Malaysia with stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Home Affairs and Anti-Drugs Agency
• • Led a review commissioned by the Government of Botswana to identify issues and challenges for its public service department to determine its future role and needs under the country’s national vision.

Main Responsibilities

• • Designed “3 feet” implementation plans, including KPIs for relevant ministries / agencies to execute and deliver.
• • Facilitated the smooth management of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including syndications and ‘buy in’ exercises with stakeholders.
• • Tracked the progress of initiatives, provided project management and problem-solving support to ensure an effective delivery of KPIs.
• • Prepared monthly and quarterly reports to stakeholder ministries, government agencies and senior management.

Projects (Selected)

• • Monitored the implementation of the national crime reduction initiatives under the Government Transformation Program that led to more than 40% reduction in crime since 2009 (baseline).
• • Member of Working Group together with the Attorney General’s Chambers, PDRM and Ministry of Home Affairs to draft the Prevention of Crime (Amendment and Extension) Bill 2013 for tabling in Parliament

Main Responsibilities

• Prepared legal opinions on foreign investments into Malaysia including the capital markets laws and compliance for local and international banks in Malaysia.
• Involved in drafting agreements for industries such as tech, FMCG, shipping and healthcare.
• Supervised and developed due diligence reports, board resolutions, share transfer forms and other corporate filings.
• Advised on governance, securities law filings and director fiduciary duties.
• Drafted persuasive briefs and motions that resulted in positive rulings for clients