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RAJA MOHD NIZAM RAJA KAMARULBAHRIN

Putrajaya

Summary

Senior Public Sector Leader & Diplomat with 20+ years of experience steering international diplomacy, economic governance, and large-scale infrastructure policy. A specialist in multilateral negotiations and labour governance, with a proven history of representing Malaysia within ASEAN, APEC, and the ILO. Expert at navigating complex regulatory environments, from leading Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to managing national equity frameworks and billion-ringgit infrastructure land acquisitions. Notably instrumental in elevating Malaysia’s global standing as an Alliance 8.7 Pathfinder Country, driving international commitments to eradicate forced labour.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

UNDERSECRETARY (International Division)

Ministry of Human Resources
01.2022 - 02.2026
  • Global Labour Leadership: Directed Malaysia’s international labour cooperation, ensuring alignment with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards and global ESG frameworks.
  • Strategic Negotiation: Served as Lead Negotiator for labour chapters in Free Trade Agreements, balancing national economic interests with international compliance.
  • Human Rights Advocacy: Orchestrated Malaysia’s designation as an Alliance 8.7 Pathfinder Country, coordinating cross-ministry policies to eliminate forced labour.
  • Regional Governance: Acted as the National Focal Point for the ASEAN Working Committee on Migrant Workers, harmonizing regional migration policies.

DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY

Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Industrial Integration: Directed the National Vendor Development Program, successfully embedding Malaysian SMEs into the supply chains of major GLCs within the Aerospace, Rail, Energy, and Telecom sectors.
  • Regional Economic Policy: Headed International Affairs for the APEC SME Working Group, advocating for policies to enhance SME competitiveness across the Asia-Pacific.

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Capital Markets: Managed the Bumiputera Shares and Equity Division, overseeing high-value share allocations in pre-IPO offerings and institutional tranches.
  • M&A Oversight: Led regulatory assessments for Mergers & Acquisitions to ensure adherence to national economic equity participation policies.

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY (Diplomatic Posting)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Economic Diplomacy: Appointed Counsellor (Political Economy) and Head of Chancery at the Embassy of Malaysia, Jakarta.
  • Multilateral Relations: Managed portfolios for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and specialized international bodies, strengthening bilateral trade ties with Indonesia.

SENIOR POLICY & PROJECT ROLES

Dept. of Director General of Land & Mines / Ministry of Rural Development
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Legacy Infrastructure: Executed land acquisition and regulatory approvals for critical national projects: SMART Tunnel, MEX Expressway, and DUKE Expressway.
  • Digital Transformation: Spearheaded the e-JKPTG system, a landmark digital transformation project that modernized Malaysia's land management ICT operations.

Education

Master of Science - Urban Management

Berlin University of Technology
Germany

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Universiti Teknologi MARA
Malaysia

Skills

  • Diplomacy & Multilateral Negotiations
  • Public Policy & Governance
  • Economic & SME Development
  • Infrastructure & Urban Management

Affiliations

  • Alumni, International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Switzerland
  • Lifetime Member, Persatuan Perkhidmatan Tadbir Diplomatik (PPTD)

Timeline

UNDERSECRETARY (International Division)

Ministry of Human Resources
01.2022 - 02.2026

DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY

Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives
01.2018 - 01.2021

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
01.2012 - 01.2018

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY (Diplomatic Posting)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2010 - 01.2012

SENIOR POLICY & PROJECT ROLES

Dept. of Director General of Land & Mines / Ministry of Rural Development
01.2003 - 01.2010

Master of Science - Urban Management

Berlin University of Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Universiti Teknologi MARA
RAJA MOHD NIZAM RAJA KAMARULBAHRIN