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Pos Malaysia appoints Shahrin Oli Mohamed as new group chief technology officer to accelerate digital transformation

Brings 20+ years experience in tech and digital transformation Succeeds Rahavendra, former group chief digital & transformation officer Pos Malaysia Berhad, the national postal and parcel service provider, has announced the appointment of Shahrin Oli Mohamed (pic) as its new group chief technology officer, effective 20 October 2025. She succeeds Rahavendra, who previously served as group chief digital & transformation officer. In this role, Shahrin will lead the companys overall technology strategy, drive digital innovation, and accelerate the modernisation of Pos Malaysias core IT infrastructure. Her appointment marks a key step in strengthening the companys position as a leading logistics and e-commerce enabler. She will report directly to Charles Brewer, Group CEO. Shahrin brings more than 20 years of extensive international experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and IT management across industries including energy and fleet solutions. She joins Pos Malaysia from Gartner Gulf, where she served as Executive Partner, providing strategic counsel to boards and C-suite executives across the MENA region, Africa, and India. At Gartner Gulf, she spearheaded transformative initiatives in digital strategy, data and analytics, innovation, and technology adoption across multiple industries. Her expertise will be pivotal in enhancing Pos Malaysias technological capabilities, with a focus on charting the agentic AI roadmap, automating operations, optimising last-mile delivery solutions, improving customer experience through digital platforms, and fortifying cybersecurity measures. Charles Brewer said, We are delighted to welcome Shahrin to our leadership team. Her proven track record in driving technological excellence and digital growth aligns perfectly with our strategic vision to future-proof our operations and deliver greater value to our customers. As we continue to navigate the evolving logistics landscape, Shahrins leadership will be crucial in harnessing technology to create a more agile, efficient, and innovative Pos Malaysia. Commenting on her appointment, Shahrin said, I am honoured and excited to join Pos Malaysia, an institution with an incredibly rich history and a critical role in connecting Malaysians. The opportunity to lead the technology transformation of a national icon is both a challenge and a privilege. I look forward to working with the talented team here to build robust, scalable technology solutions that will not only streamline our operations but also create seamless and delightful experiences for our customers in this digital age, she added. Shahrin holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Manchester and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Edelteq launches Halovision JV, secures strategic investment from Kumpulan Modal Perdana

KMP to invest up to US$672,000 in Halovision The investment will advance the Raptor and i-Falke series & provide working capital support Edelteq Holdings Berhad has announced the establishment of Halovision System Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture with Halo Technologies Sdn. Bhd., to develop and commercialise advanced Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems for the global semiconductor industry. As part of this milestone, Kumpulan Modal Perdana Sdn. Bhd. (KMP)a tech-focused venture capital firm wholly owned by the Minister of Finance and operating under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation will invest up to US$672,000 (RM3. 2 million) in Halovision. The funds will accelerate the development of the Raptor series for substrate panel inspection and the i-Falke series for wafer-level inspection, as well as supporting working capital requirements. This partnership is a strong vote of confidence in Halovisions technology and vision. With KMPs strategic backing, we aim to accelerate product development and position Malaysia as a key contributor to the next wave of semiconductor innovation, said Chin Yong Keong, Group CEO of Edelteq Holdings Berhad. Lee Hui-Ni, Chief Investment Officer of KMP, added: We are proud to support Halovision in its journey here in Malaysia as it advances towards delivering world-class semiconductor inspection solutions. This investment underscores our deep commitment to nurturing home-grown innovation and strengthening Malaysias position in the global electronics and semiconductor value chain. Meanwhile, John Moon, CEO of Halovision System Sdn. Bhd., said: At Halovision, our mission is to push the boundaries of inspection technology to meet the evolving demands of the semiconductor industry. With the combined strengths of Edelteq, HTSB and KMP, we are confident of bringing cutting-edge solutions such as the Raptor and i-Falke series to market and establishing Halovision as a trusted technology partner globally. The creation of Halovision, together with KMPs investment, underlines Edelteqs commitment to advancing semiconductor equipment capabilities and deepening Malaysias footprint in the global high-tech ecosystem. Beyond capital deployment, the investment represents a strategic collaboration between a government-owned venture capital fund and a publicly listed company to support a pioneering Malaysian semiconductor start-up. The partnership is positioned to accelerate industry advancement in line with Malaysias National Semiconductor Strategy by cultivating local talent and technological capability, upgrading the value chain, and strengthening Malaysias role as a pivotal enabler in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

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