Metro Millennium | Board of Director (Executive chairman & CEO)

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Tuan Dr. Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar bin Jaafar Albar

Executive Chairman

Tuan Dr. Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career spanning various sectors to his role as Executive Chairman of Metro Millennium Sdn Bhd. His extensive professional journey includes:

Public Service:

  • Chairman of SPAD (Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat)
  • Special Envoy of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for Myanmar
  • Council Member of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council (APRC)
  • President of HUMANiTi Malaysia

Legal and Judicial Career:

  • Began his career in the Judicial and Legal Service as a magistrate in 1970
  • Appointed President of the Sessions Court in 1971

Financial and Banking Sector:

Worked in the financial and banking sector both locally and internationally from 1972 to 1986

Legal Practice:

Became a partner in the law firm of Albar, Zulkifly and Yap from 1986 to 1990

Political Career:

  • Contested and won the Kota Tinggi Parliamentary seat in 1990, serving until 2013
  • Served in the Malaysian Cabinet from 1990 to 2009, holding various ministerial positions, including:
    • Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department and Minister of Law
    • Minister of Defence
    • Minister of Foreign Affairs
    • Minister of Home Affairs

Dr. Syed Hamid’s leadership has been instrumental in various governmental and non-governmental roles, consistently driving initiatives for public welfare and international diplomacy.

Education:

Dr. Syed Hamid Albar’s academic credentials are equally impressive, underpinning his professional expertise with a solid educational foundation:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Relations and Affairs, Asia E University
  • Secondary education in Kuala Lumpur, Australia, and the UK
  • Barrister at Law, Middle Temple, UK

Entrepreneurship:

Co-Founder of Projek57, a social enterprise dedicated to unity and nation-building in Malaysia.

Corporate Leadership:

  • Managing Director of USAHA TEKNIKAL SDN BHD, driving strategic initiatives and business growth.
  • Managing Director of Mobile Communications Media Sdn. Bhd., overseeing operations and market expansion.

Roles:

  • Chief Executive Officer of Metro Millennium Sdn. Bhd., where he leads the company in delivering innovative renewable energy solutions.
  • Independent Non-Executive Director at Widetech Malaysia Bhd, providing strategic guidance and oversight.

Marketing Expertise:

  • Chief Marketing Officer at Makmal Jaya Sdn. Bhd., where he developed and implemented effective marketing strategies.
  • Marketing Manager at Haddad Advance Technology Company Sdn. Bhd., enhancing brand presence and market reach.
  • Marketing Executive at Mahkota Technologies Sdn. Bhd., contributing to significant business development efforts.

Syed Sadiq’s leadership is characterised by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. His diverse experience equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics and strategic vision needed to steer Metro Millennium Sdn. Bhd. towards continued success.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Services and Marketing from the University of Westminster
Tuan Syed Sadiq Albar bin Dr. Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Tuan Syed Sadiq Albar is a dynamic leader and visionary in the renewable energy sector, with a diverse and extensive background in business management and marketing. His professional journey encompasses key leadership roles across various industries: