Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi bin Raja Mohamed Noor served the Malaysian Armed Forces with distinction for 42 years, retiring in 2018 as the 19th Chief of Defence Forces. He previously held key leadership roles, including the 25th Chief of Army, Army Field Commander, and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Headquarters.

Following his retirement, he was appointed to various leadership and advisory roles, most notably as Chairman of the Armed Forces Fund (LTAT) until February 2024. There, he led strategic reforms aimed at strengthening LTAT’s governance, realigning its structure, and driving performance across its subsidiaries to enhance long-term resilience and sustainability.

A respected figure in defence leadership and diplomacy, Tan Sri Raja Affandi also holds a Master of Defence Studies from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Science in Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan.

In recognition of his service, he has received numerous honours, including the Darjah Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang Yang Amat Gemilang (DPKT) from Brunei (2017), Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (DUBC) from Singapore (2018), and Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) from Malaysia (2017).

Dato’ Seri Muez Abd Aziz is a distinguished public servant with a remarkable career spanning nearly three decades in the Malaysian civil service. Known for his dedication, leadership, and versatility, he has held several key positions in the government, making a lasting impact on national administration and policy.

He most recently served as the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence from 1 February 2020 until his retirement on 31 May 2023, overseeing strategic and administrative functions critical to national security. Prior to this, he was the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP), where he played a pivotal role in shaping consumer and trade policies.

Dato’ Seri Muez began his career in public service on 25 January 1995 as an Administrative and Diplomatic Officer. Over the years, his steady rise through the ranks reflects his commitment and capability in handling complex governmental responsibilities.

He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Malaya and a Master of Economics from Vanderbilt University, USA—a strong academic foundation that has supported his impactful contributions throughout his career.

Dato’ Seri Muez’s legacy is defined by his strategic leadership, integrity, and unwavering service to the nation.

Salleh Tahir brings over 35 years of extensive experience in the infrastructure and healthcare industries. His career spans major infrastructure developments and the management of critical hospital assets.

He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Healthtronics Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of UEM Group, where he was responsible for overseeing biomedical asset management across multiple hospitals. He later assumed the role of CEO at Medivest Sdn Bhd, where he led the provision of Hospital Support Services for government hospitals across the country.

Haji Ir. Tauran Zaidi is a seasoned healthcare engineering professional with over 37 years of experience at the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), where he last served as Director of the Engineering Services Division. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, USA, and a Master of Science in Building Services Engineering from Brunel University, UK.

Throughout his career, he has led major initiatives in healthcare facility management, including engineering design, hospital maintenance, and support services such as biomedical engineering, linen, and clinical waste management. He has been actively involved in developing engineering standards, technical guidelines, and procedures at both national and international levels. He played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic by overseeing national upgrades to ICUs and oxygen supply systems.

Internationally, Haji Ir. Tauran Zaidi has contributed to projects with organizations such as ISO, WHO, UNICEF, and IFHE. His leadership roles include Chairman of the CIDB Facility Management Competency Committee; Advisor and Former President of BEAM; Council Member of IFHE; and Advisor, Former President, and Chairman of the International Advisory Committee for Healthcare Facility Management.

He is a Registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, widely respected for his significant contributions to healthcare infrastructure in Malaysia and beyond.