i) Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) University of Malaya, Malaysia (1969) ii) Diploma in Public Administration, University of Malaya, Malaysia (1972) iii) Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, U.S.A. (1976) iv) Ph. D (Development Studies), University of Pittsburgh, U.S.A. (1985)
Working Experience
Currently, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Muhammad Rais Bin Abdul Karim is the Chairman of Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia since 1 November 2007. He is also the Non-Executive Chairman of Goodyear Malaysia Berhad, a Director of Yakin IT Sdn Bhd and the Honorary Treasurer of Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia. He was appointed by His Majesty The Yang Dipertuan Agong to the Royal Commission To Enhance the Operations and Management of the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) (11 February 2004 – 10 May 2005). Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Muhammad Rais Bin Abdul Karim served in the Government of Malaysia for 38 years from 1969 to 2007. During his career with the public service of the Government of Malaysia, he held the following positions: i. Vice Chancellor, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia (11 February 2004 - 31 August 2007) ii. Advisor, Electronic Government and ICT, Prime Minister’s Department, Kuala Lumpur (14 March 2003 – 10 February 2004) iii. Director General, Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), Prime Minister’s Department, Kuala Lumpur (16 July 1996 – 13 March 2003) iv. Deputy Director General, Public Service Department, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (16 May 1994 - 15 July 1996) v. Director, National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN), Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (16 June 1991 - 15 May 1994). vi. Deputy Director General, Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department, Kuala Lumpur (1985-1991) vii. Principal Assistant Secretary, ( Budget and Procurement, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur (1976-1981) viii. Project Officer, Asia and Pacific Development Centre, Public Service Department, Training Division, Kuala Lumpur (1973-1974) ix. Assistant State Secretary (Development) Malacca State Secretariat) Malacca ( 1972-1973) x. Appointed as an Officer of the Malaysian Administrative and Diplomatic Service on 15 October 1969 and assumed appointment as Assistant Director, Majlis Gerakan Negara (MAGERAN) (National Operations Council), Kuala Lumpur (1969 -1972).
Directorship of Public Companies
Goodyear Malaysia Berhad
Interest
Direct: 2,200,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.10 each Indirect: 2,200,000 Ordinary Shares of RM0.10 each
