{"id":5073,"date":"2026-06-23T08:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T00:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conference.thestar.com.my\/cloudtech\/?post_type=speaker&#038;p=5073"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:24:16","slug":"yb-datuk-chang-lih-kang","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/conference.thestar.com.my\/cloudtech\/speaker\/yb-datuk-chang-lih-kang\/","title":{"rendered":"YB Datuk Chang Lih Kang"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>YB Datuk Chang Lih Kang<\/strong> is a visionary leader driving Malaysia\u2019s transformation into a high-tech, innovation-driven economy. With a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Civil Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a Master\u2019s in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore (NUS), he brings a unique blend of engineering expertise and public policy acumen to his role as the Minister of Science, Technology &amp; Innovation (MOSTI).<\/p><p>As a strong advocate for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), YB Chang Lih Kang champions cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and high-skilled talent development to propel Malaysia toward a sustainable and future-ready economy. Under his leadership, MOSTI is pioneering key national initiatives such as:<\/p><p><strong>Scaling Up High-Tech Talent Development<\/strong> \u2013 Strengthening Malaysia\u2019s pipeline of high-value, high-skilled professionals to meet industry demands, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost economic growth.<\/p><p><strong>Advancing Malaysia\u2019s Position as a Tech Producer<\/strong> \u2013 Driving homegrown R&amp;D commercialisation to shift Malaysia from being a technology adopter to a leading exporter of high-tech solutions.<\/p><p><strong>Championing Green Technologies &amp; Energy Innovation<\/strong> \u2013 Leading the integration of hydrogen energy, renewable energy solutions, and climate-resilient technologies to align Malaysia\u2019s progress with global sustainability goals.<\/p><p>A proactive collaborator and strategic policymaker, YB Chang has a strong political track record, having served as the Perak State Legislative Assembly Member for Teja (2008-2018) and as Vice President of the People\u2019s Justice Party (PKR) since 2018, where he also holds the position of State Chairman for Perak.<\/p><p>Aligned with the Madani Government\u2019s vision, his leadership at MOSTI is shaping Malaysia into a global innovation hub &#8211; where talent meets opportunity, research drives impact, and technology fuels national prosperity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YB Datuk Chang Lih Kang is a visionary leader driving Malaysia\u2019s transformation into a high-tech, innovation-driven economy. 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