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Dr. Ong Kian Ming<\/strong> is currently the Executive Director of RGE Malaysia. RGE is a diversified resources-based manufacturing and management group, headquartered in Singapore.<\/p>

He is also an Adjunct Professor at Taylor\u2019s University, Malaysia. He was previously the Pro ViceChancellor (Pro VC) for External Engagement at Taylor\u2019s University and the Program Director for Philosophy Politics & Economics (PPE), at Taylor\u2019s University, Malaysia.<\/p>

He was Senior Adviser to Global Counsel, an international advisory firm with offices in five countries.<\/p>

He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). He was appointed in August 2023 for a two-year term. He is an adviser for the Malaysia China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) since 2023. He is an adviser for the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), starting a two-year term from Jan 2024 to Dec 2025. He is a member of the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DANCHAM) since 2023.<\/p>

He was appointed as a member of the CEREBRUM council, a think tank started by Johor Corporation (JCORP). He was a Senior Visiting Senior Fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute from March 2023 to September 2023 and an Associate Fellow from October to December 2023.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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