Amir Hamzah Azizan in

Amir Hamzah Azizan

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Minister Of Finance ll at Ministry of Finance Malaysia
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Amir Hamzah Azizan is Malaysias Minister of Finance II, a technocrat with over 27 years of corporate experience in the energy, shipping, and retail sectors. His career includes CEO roles at the Employees Provident Fund and Tenaga Nasional Berhad, highlighting his expertise in corporate finance and business transformation. He is an alumnus of Syracuse University and Stanford University.

He identifies as a technocrat, not a politician, focused on making decisions for the long-term benefit of the country, even if they are unpopular. His father, Tun Azizan Zainul Abidin, was a distinguished civil servant and former CEO of Petronas.

He believes that nations do not stumble into prosperity but must plan for it and build their own resilience.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Minister Of Finance ll
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Priorities

Topics Amir cares about

Fiscal Reform
He is a key figure in implementing Malaysia's fiscal reforms, including targeted fuel subsidy programs and measures to reduce the national budget deficit.
Malaysian Economy
Frequently discusses Malaysia's economic performance, the Ringgit's stability, and navigating global financial volatility in public forums and interviews.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Minister Of Finance ll
Ministry of Finance Malaysia
3-2021 - 12-2023
Chief Executive Officer
EPF Malaysia
4-2019 - 3-2021
President and CEO
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
12-2017 - 4-2019
Group Chief Executive Officer
Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd
3-2016 - 11-2017
MD/CEO
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In the press

Media appearances

Government Commits To Continuing Fiscal Reforms — Amir Hamzah. Featured in Ministry of Finance Malaysia
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Financial Sector Must Remain A Cornerstone Of Malaysia's Transformation — Amir Hamzah Azizan. Featured in Ministry of Finance Malaysia
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Education
2003 - 2003
SEP
Stanford University
1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Science - BS
Syracuse University
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