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Dato’ Dr. Abu Talib graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and Master Degree from the Louisiana State university, united States and holds a Doctorate in Agriculture Science from the university of Gent, Belgium.

He has wide experience in R&D, Operational and Management aspects, including Marketing, Business Development, Communications and Public Relations, when he was at the Multimedia Development Corporation (“MDeC”) promoting the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) from 1999 to 2008.

Prior to joining MDeC, he was a research Scientist in Malaysia Rubber Board (MRB). He was a respected researcher and scientist in Agronomy and Soil Chemistry who has authored about 50 technical, scientific and research papers. In RRIM, he held various administrative and management positions. In 1997, he was appointed as the Deputy Director General (Development) of the Malaysian Rubber Board and held the position until he opted for early retirement in 1999 when he joined MDeC.

He is currently the Chairman of Java Berhad, a public company with “Timber” as the core activity; other activities involved are oil palm plantations and rubber forests. Dato’ Dr. Abu Talib currently serves as a member of Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Chairman for Nomination Committee of the Company.