Ir. Dr. Karl Ng

Ir. Dr. Karl Ng is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in digital economy initiatives in Malaysia. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Digital Health & Digital Cities at the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) since February 2012, Karl Ng champions digital health initiatives and fosters a conducive data ecosystem via the National Data Sharing Policy. With previous roles at MDEC including Vice President of Special Project Office and Data Ecosystem Development, Karl Ng plays a pivotal role in promoting Malaysia’s digital economy, emerging technologies, and data-driven industries. Earlier career highlights include serving as Director of the Enterprise Development Division at Multimedia Development Corporation, focused on enhancing the competitive capabilities of MSC Malaysia Status Companies, and as an Engineer at Proton, where cost improvement initiatives were spearheaded. Karl Ng holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Business Administration and an MBA with Distinction, alongside specific education in artificial intelligence and business analytics from prestigious institutions.