MUHAMMAD MIRZA ABDULLAH

With over 15 years of experience in the public sector, I have developed core competencies in stakeholder relations, policy analysis, and project management. My mission is to contribute to the economic development and social well-being of Malaysia and the ASEAN region, by fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing regional cooperation. As the Principal Assistant Director at Ministry of Economy Malaysia, I lead the unit that coordinates Malaysia's economic partnership within the ASEAN subregion, covering four key initiatives: BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, JMCIM, and JDS.

In this role, I am responsible for preparing policy directions, monitoring progress, reporting outcomes, and facilitating communication among various stakeholders, both internal and external. I apply my skills in policy drafting, in-depth analysis, and problem-solving to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the initiatives, as well as to address any challenges or issues that may arise. I also leverage my MBA degree and my previous experience as a Principal Private Secretary to Deputy Ministers of Transport and Rural Development, to provide insights and recommendations on the future policy and direction of the country and the region.

• Oversaw the successful completion of the New Mukah Airport and the new Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre projects.
• Led the preparation of procurement framework for aviation and maritime development projects, including the adoption of relevant SDG and green initiatives.
• Involved in the amendment on Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952, which allows Malaysia to effectively implement the IMO Conventions being ratified and acceded to.
• Initiated the study in considering the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, which subsequently led to its accession in 2019.
• Prepared policy paper to designate Pulau Kukup and Tanjung Piai as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas.
• Led the initiative to ratify London Protocol under the IMO Convention.
• Successfully delivered a lifeboat to Vanuatu Maritime College, repaired a jetty at Vanuatu Maritime College, sponsored World Maritime University, IMO Maritime Law Institute, and program sponsorship in Argentina & Bahamas.
• Successfully organized the Malaysia Maritime Leaders Forum 2017, World Maritime Week Conference 2016 & 2017, and Malaysia Maritime Run 2017 program.
• Focal point for Transport Sector in the preparation of Biennial Update Report submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Assisted in the development of an independent cloud database for the Economic Council meetings, allowing users to easily track its status of implementation and search important decisions using keywords.