Zalina Zainol
Biography
Puan Zalina Zainol is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Investment Development at the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the country’s premier agency that creates new pathways for growth and development in the manufacturing and services sectors.
With a career spanning almost three decades at MIDA, she has held various senior positions, including Executive Director of Corporate Management Services, Executive Director of Strategic Planning (Services), and Director of the Corporate Communications Division.
Puan Zalina’s extensive experience also includes international postings, which have further enhanced her global perspective and understanding of investment trends. She served in MIDA’s New York and Boston offices, where she played a crucial role in attracting foreign direct investment to Malaysia.
As MIDA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Investment Development, she continues to spearhead initiatives that support the country’s economic transformation and foster a vibrant and sustainable business environment.
Company Profile
MIDA
MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era.