Mr. Czarif Chai bin Abdullah

Czarif obtained Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Putra Business School (UPM Malaysia), specialisation in Corporate Governance in 2020 and subsequently elected to Fellowship of The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (MAICSA) in 2024. He is also qualified with a Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree (Hons) from the same university, Universiti Putra Malaysia and gained operating experience while working for private companies involve in metal products manufacturing, construction, engineering projects and building facilities maintenance.

At SME Corp since 2006, he is directly involved in diverse financial and technological support development programmes for Malaysian SMEs from various sectors. He is also the winner of Chairman’s Award 2013 that leads to successful admittance into Leading Change and Organizational Renewal Program (LCOR) at Stanford Business School. Awarded the Best Business Counsellor and Best Business Counsellor Trainer by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) enable Czarif to provide effective advisory to help nurture competitive, innovative, and resilient SMEs in Malaysia. Currently, as the Senior Director of Business Services Division, Czarif is involved in the coordination and implementation of SME development programmes across all relevant Ministries and agencies, including State Governments, to ensure the progress and effectiveness of SME development programmes executed throughout the country. Acting as the central point of reference and data dissemination on SMEs at all levels contribute to valuable business advisory services provided to SMEs and entrepreneurs.