MIMOS has awarded YB Senator Dato’ Seri Prof. Noor Inayah binti Ya’akub a Quantum Leadership Award for her work strengthening Islamic finance and Shariah governance alongside the development of quantum technologies. The award recognizes her efforts in building institutional trust and ethical stewardship as Malaysia prepares for quantum-driven changes in financial security and innovation. She is also founder of Neuro Ethics & Mind Guard Ethical Intelligence Sdn Bhd, focusing on AI and Quantum Governance from a neurolaw perspective.
Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir, Dato’ Dr Mohd Sofi bin Osman and Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr Mohamed Ridza Wahiddin also received awards acknowledging their contributions to Malaysia’s growing quantum ecosystem.
Financial Ecosystem Award Awarded to: YB Senator Dato’ Seri Prof. Noor Inayah binti Ya’akub
YB Senator Dato’ Seri Prof. Noor Inayah binti Ya’akub, representing Pulau Pinang for the 2026-2029 term, received recognition for bolstering Malaysia’s financial infrastructure as quantum technologies advance. The MIMOS Quantum Leadership Award in Financial Ecosystem acknowledged her work in Islamic finance, banking law and Shariah governance, areas increasingly relevant to emerging financial security challenges. Her efforts specifically focus on strengthening institutional trust and ethical stewardship within the financial sector. She is the founder of Neuro Ethics & Mind Guard Ethical Intelligence Sdn Bhd for AI & Quantum Governance from a neurolaw perspective.
Industry and Technology Award Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin
His roles as Chairman of both Dagang NeXchange Berhad and SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd demonstrate a key connection between semiconductor manufacturing and broader technology investment. Through these positions, he bolstered digital infrastructure and industrial capabilities essential for future quantum innovation, according to the award citation. The award acknowledges his work strengthening semiconductor manufacturing, a foundational element for realizing quantum technologies. “Through his leadership at DNeX and SilTerra, he strengthened semiconductor manufacturing,” MIMOS stated, emphasizing the importance of industrial foundations for quantum advancement.
Quantum Science and Security Award Awarded to Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr Mohamed Ridza Wahiddin
His leadership at MIMOS culminated in the realization of ASEAN’s first quantum cryptography network, a significant step toward regional data protection. The network’s development also advanced the organization’s participation in establishing international quantum cryptography standards. Professor Wahiddin’s contributions extend beyond network infrastructure. He supported expertise that helped secure digital communications against future quantum-based attacks. MIMOS highlighted the multidisciplinary nature of building national quantum capability, recognizing the need for experts across diverse fields to support responsible adoption.
Semiconductor Ecosystem Award Dato’ Dr Mohd Sofi bin Osman
Dato’ Dr Mohd Sofi bin Osman’s award acknowledges a growing emphasis on industry-academia partnerships vital for translating quantum research into practical applications. MIMOS recognized his work in bolstering Malaysia’s engineering capabilities and encouraging connections between industry and universities, specifically to support the development of advanced devices and specialized talent. These resources are considered essential for deploying emerging quantum technologies effectively. His leadership extends beyond technical development, encompassing broad collaboration within the global semiconductor industry.
This focus on industry linkages signals a proactive approach to building a complete quantum ecosystem, one that addresses the practical demands of implementation alongside fundamental research. MIMOS highlighted that Dato’ Dr Mohd Sofi bin Osman’s contributions strengthened Malaysia’s engineering base, a critical component for realizing the advanced control electronics needed for quantum systems., the company says.
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