CENTRE OF REGIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES MANAGEMENT TEAM
Chairman (主席)Tan Kar Hing 陈家兴
Deputy Chairman (署理主席)Chang Lih Yik 郑立忆
Executive Director (执行董事)Chua Wei Kiat 蔡伟杰
Director (执行主任)Chong Jing Wen 锺静雯
Project Manager (项目经理)Mawaddah Hanaani binti Ahmad Shukri 玛瓦达 · 哈娜妮
Chairman 主席YB Tan Kar Hing 陈家兴
YB Tan Kar Hing has served as the Member of Parliament for Gopeng since December 2022. He is currently a member of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Domestic Trade, Entrepreneurship, Cost of Living and Agriculture, as well as the Special Select Committee on Health, where he contributes to policy deliberation and oversight.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University Putra Malaysia and was active in student, democracy, and human rights movements. He also attended the Konrad Adenauer School for Young Politicians (KASYP).
YB Tan is passionate about advancing national agricultural and food security reforms through sustainable development policies, as well as creating a new national development agenda to bridge the urban-rural wealth gap through innovative urban planning. In 2023, he was appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, where he is committed to supporting technology startups.
Previously, he was the Simpang Pulai State Assemblyperson for 10 years, during which he was elected as a Perak State Executive Council Member, chairing the Perak Tourism, Culture, and Arts Committee. He also served on the Perak Public Transport Committee, collaborating with the state government and the Ministry of Transportation to enhance urban short-distance bus services.
Deputy Chairman 署理主席Chang Lih Yik 郑立忆
Chang Lih Yik obtained his law degree from Multimedia University in 2008 and subsequently graduated from University of California, Berkeley with Master of Laws (specialized in Business Law) in 2013. He is dual qualified in both Malaysia and New York.
In 2022, Lih Yik has been named as one of the Asian Legal Business’ Malaysia Rising Stars 2022, a recognition which spotlights the next generation of the country’s lawyers under 40 years of age and recognizes the quality of their work which has earned accolades from their colleagues, superiors and clients
His practice primarily focuses on non-contentious matters such corporate & commercial and real estate matters, in particular inbound investments, cross border transactions and corporate advisory. His practice covers various industries such as manufacturing, blockchain, property development, plantation, education, co-working space and startups.
Lih Yik has extensive experience in assisting foreign investors, in particular investors from People’s Republic of China investing in Malaysia. He regularly works with foreign law firms/entities in relation to a wide range of legal matters in Malaysia. He is also an active member of the Malaysian Bar Council and serves as committee member for several practice groups.
Executive Director 执行董事YB Chua Wei Kiat 蔡伟杰
YB Chua Wei Kiat has been serving as the Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Rawang since 2018. He is also a committee member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly’s Special Select Committee on Poverty Eradication, where he contributes to policy deliberation and oversight.
He graduated in 2010 from Abertay University, Scotland, with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Business Management. He later obtained a Master of Public Administration from the University of Malaya, strengthening his expertise in public policy and governance.
Prior to his election, he served as an assistant to William Leong Jee Keen, Member of Parliament for Selayang, Selangor, and was a local councillor for the Selayang Municipal Council from 2014 to 2018, where he gained extensive experience in grassroots governance and public service.
During his tenure as the assemblyman for Rawang, he focused on promoting community development. He implemented soft programs like the ‘Old Town New Life’ initiative to attract young generations to return or stay in their hometowns.
In 2014, YB Chua was selected to participate in the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Young Politicians (KASYP) program in Germany. His research interests include International Relations, Youth Policy, Targeted Poverty Alleviation and Housing Policy.
Director 执行主任Chong Jing Wen 锺静雯
Chong Jing Wen is the Director of the Centre of Regional Strategic Studies (CROSS), where she is responsible for the institute’s overall strategic direction, coordination of research initiatives, and the facilitation of dialogue and policy-related engagement.
She has a background in journalism and has extensively covered Malaysian as well as international politics, court proceedings, and major national issues. This experience has provided her with practical insights into public governance, legal institutions, and state operations, shaping her analytical perspective on public policy and institutional issues.
She has also worked in corporate public relations, with experience in corporate communication and stakeholder engagement. In addition, she serves as Assistant Secretary of the Islam–Confucianism Dialogue Society, where she is involved in promoting intercultural and inter-civilisational dialogue, with a focus on social cohesion and values-based public discourse.
Project Manager 项目经理Mawaddah Hanaani binti Ahmad Shukri 玛瓦达 · 哈娜妮
Mawaddah Hanaani is the Project Manager at the Centre of Regional Strategic Studies (CROSS), where she oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of the institute’s projects, ensuring effective delivery in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
She brings over a decade of professional experience across administration, graphic design, and operations management. Prior to her current role, she held various leadership and creative positions, specialising in corporate communications, digital marketing, and branch operations. Her extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and managing complex operational logistics has shaped a practical, adaptive, and results-driven approach to project management and organisational efficiency.
Beyond her professional career, she is actively engaged in public service and community leadership. She serves as the Supervisor of Pusat Wanita Berdaya (PWB) DUN Rawang, Treasurer of the Selayang Hospital Board of Visitors, and Panel Advisor to the Rawang Health Clinic. Her continued involvement in social welfare and women’s empowerment initiatives reflects a strong commitment to social cohesion and the advancement of value-based public programmes.