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Tengku Zafrul Aziz

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Chairperson at Malaysian Investment Development Authority
📍 WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tengku Zafrul is the Chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), with an extensive background in finance, including as Group CEO of CIMB. He has a notable public service career, having served as Malaysias Finance Minister and Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry. People have described him as an action-orientated leader.

Beyond his corporate and political career, he is a keen sportsman and President of the Badminton Association of Malaysia. He is a passionate endurance athlete who actively participates in marathons and cycling, and is also a fan of Liverpool F. C. He is married with four children.

Unique fact: He has completed all six of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and also finished a full Ironman challenge.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chairperson
Location
WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Priorities

Topics Tengku cares about

Foreign Investment
As Chairman of MIDA, he is focused on attracting disciplined global capital and ensuring investment projects are delivered efficiently to boost Malaysia's economy.
Economic Welfare
He frequently emphasizes the "People's Economy, " ensuring GDP growth translates into better income, job security, and purchasing power for the public.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Chairperson
Malaysian Investment Development Authority
5-2025
President
Badminton Association of Malaysia
12-2022 - 12-2025
Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry
Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI Malaysia)
3-2020 - 12-2025
Member of Dewan Negara
GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA
8-2021 - 12-2022
Minister of Finance
GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA
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Media appearances

Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz Appointed as Chairman of MIDA. Featured in Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
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Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Bristol
1998 - 1999
Master's degree
University of Exeter
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