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Here's a sample of Malaysians who studied at U.S. universities
| Name | Photo | U.S. University | Worked as... & Worked with... | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adnan Teh |  | University of Wisconsin, Madison Economics and Political Science | - Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking, Alliance Bank | - Did two years of ADTP at Taylor's University College - Kickboxer and futsal player |
| Ahmad Fuad Rahmat |  | Marquette University Applied Philosophy Pace University Political Science | - Radio Show Host, Night School on BFM - Coordinator, Center for Independent Journalism - Editor, ProjekDialog.com | - Formerly taught at Marquette, UTAR, and KDU - Published "Towards a Muslim Existentialist Dialogue?" in the Journal for South Asian Studies Ahmad's 'Night School' Program |
| Aidit Ghazali |  | Vanderbilt University Economics - Fulbright Scholar at Harvard University | - Chairman of Akademi Aidit Consulting - Previously with International Islamic University Malaysia and Universiti Brunei Darussalam | - Has written or edited 50+ books and 500+ articles - Expertise in Islamic Economics & Human Resource Development Bio, Video: 'Recipe for Success' |
| Akmal Nasir |  | University of Wisconsin, Madison Actuarial Science & Economics | - Director of Malaysia's National Oversight and Whistleblowers Centre - Head of PKR's internship program | Newspaper Article |
| Andrew Loh |  | Swarthmore College Political Science, Islamic Studies | - Senior Analyst, PEMANDU | - Coached championship debate teams at SMK Damansara Jaya - Led Volunteer Project in Bosnia Website |
| Ashran Ghazi |  | University of Michigan Finance and Computer Information Systems | - Co-founder and COO, Joota social networking site - Chairman, New Entrepreneurs Foundation | - Hails from Kuala Selangor - Attended Bukit Bintang Boys School Article |
| Az Samad |  | Berklee College of Music & San Jose State University Music Performance and Composition | - Guitarist, Composer and Educator | - Performed in the United States, Europe and Asia - Recorded with Grammy winners Flaco Jiménez & Max Baca - Appeared on 17 CDs of various musical styles Bio, Video: Az Performs |
| Benjamin Lam |  | South Dakota State University Graphic Design, Visual Arts | - Retail Territory Manager, BHPetrol - Freelance Designer | - Hails from PJ - Spent two years in Russia Ben's Portfolio |
| Fahmi Fadzil |  | Purdue University Chemical Engineering | - Director, PKR Communications - Director, Bright Lights at Midnight (BLAM) Studio | - Performer and Writer - Website - BLAM Website |
| Faiz Anuar |  | Texas A&M University Tourism Science | - CEO of ABSTRAX Clothing Company - Professor at UiTM | - Hails from Taiping, Perak |
| Firdaus Aziz |  | Purdue University Actuarial Science | - Photographer & Videographer | - Hails from Kuala Terengganu - Worked as a videographer for Purdue Athletics Bio, YouTube Channel |
| Hafiz Noor Shams |  | University of Michigan Economics | - Writer for AseanConfidential.com - Fellow at IDEAS think tank - Former economist at ECM Libra | - Columns published in The Malay Mail and The Malaysian Insider Bio |
| Haszlee Mohd Safuan |  | University of Michigan | - Founder & Creative Designer, iThink Solutions | - Hails from Kajang |
| Ismail M Saaid |  | Missouri University of Science and Technology Petroleum Engineering | - Assoc Professor and Head, Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Technology Petronas | - Hails from Perak - Chartered Marine Engineer Bio |
| Ixora Chern |  | Chapman University Communications and Economics | - Noted television actress, show host, & model - Marketing Support Manager, Tropicana Corp | - Seen in Gadis Kosmo, Tanda Putera, Seekers, and Sejarawan Muda Bio, Video: Ixora Modeling |
| Izzat Rahman |  | Temple University Business | - Opened Kayuh Bicycles Shop in Philadelphia | - Moved to Philadelphia from Kuala Lumpur when he was 21 Bio |
| Jacintha Tagal |  | Harvard University East Asian Studies | - Teach for Malaysia Fellow - Director, My First Graduate program | - Grew up in Miri, Sarawak - A-Level graduate of Sunway University College Bio, Video |
| Jamaludin Mohaiadin |  | University of Pittsburgh Master of Education & Doctor of Education | - Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs), SEGi University - Former Deputy VC and Director of Multimedia at USM | Bio |
| Jann Lau |  | New York University Finance & Economics | - Financial Analyst, Organica Water (Hungary) - Formerly with Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking (New York City) | - Served as Treasurer for CHEFS for Schools charity in New York City - Worked as Sales Associate for Louis Vuitton in KL while studying in Sunway's ADTP |
| Joyce Tagal |  | Yale University Political Science | - Associate Alumni Director, Teach for Malaysia - Founder/Co-director, The Otak-Otak Internship Program - Former Senior Analyst, PEMANDU | - Grew up in Miri, Sarawak Interview |
| June Tiong |  | Harvard University Chemistry | - Associate, Point Hope Investments | - From Kuching, Sarawak Interview, Harvard Sports Bio |
| Koh Tsu Koon |  | Princeton University Phsyics University of Chicago Economics and Sociology of Education Stanford University, Fulbright Scholarship | - Member of Dewan Negara - Previous Chief Minister of Penang - Formerly taught at Universiti Sains Malaysia | Bio |
| Lewis Pragasam |  | East Carolina University Taught and Studied Music on Fulbright Exchange Program | - Musician (drums and percussion) - Founder & leader of Asiabeat band - Toured previously with percussion group, Trash | - Has played at major music festivals on every continent - Recognized for bringing Asian style percussion to global audience Bio, Video: Lewis Drum Solo |
| Marcus Teoh |  | University of Missouri, Kansas City Information Technology | - Young Entrepreneur, CEO of LuxOnU Luxury Handbags - Lecturer, Berjaya University College of Hospitality - Previously did IT for eBaoTech Shanghai | - Grew up in Sibu and Malacca - Played exhibition badminton match vs Lin Dan in Shanghai Bio |
| Marina Mahathir |  | University of Southern California Fulbright Exchange Program | - NGO Leader and Rights Activist - Blogger and Columnist | - Daughter of former Prime Minister - Author of Telling it Straight, a collection of 90 articles Bio |
| Matthew Ong |  | Marquette University Journalism, Psychology, Women's & Gender Studies | - Business Development Manager & Investigative Journalist at The Cancer Letter - Producer, Writer, Photographer & Videographer at Matt Ong Productions | - Writes for The Cancer Letter, an award-winning oncology trade publication based in Washington, D.C. - Stories on the politics and business of cancer research and drug development have led to changes in U.S. public policy - Work has appeared and is cited in news publications across the U.S., and in Wisconsin media, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and on local radio stations. - Transferred to Marquette University from Nilai University ADP. Bio |
| Nik Shazwan |  | Carnegie Mellon University Electrical Engineering | - Managing Director of Ceriatone, maker of high-quality guitar amplifiers | - Ceriatone amps are highly regarded around the world Video: Nik Shazwan |
| Nish Tham |  | Berklee College of Music Music Performance and Arranging | - Pianist & Music Director | - Began studying music at age 4 - Transferred to Berklee from International College of Music, KL - Has performed with Altimet - Musical Director for "Broadway Bites" Website |
| Ong Kian Ming |  | Duke University Political Science, Fulbright Scholar | - Member of Parliament as of 2013 - Former political analyst and lecturer at UCSI University | - Grew up in Petaling Jaya - Pioneered the Malaysian Electoral Roll Analysis Project Bio |
| Philip Loh |  | Olin College of Engineering Engineering, Computing | - Program Manager, Microsoft (Redmond, WA) - Past: Developer Intern, Aeste Works (KL) | - Likes puzzles and games - USAPPS Workshop Facilitator |
| Ramli Ibrahim |  | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Taught and Studied Dance, Fulbright Exchange Program | - Artistic Director and Choreographer, Sutra Dance Theatre | - Accomplished in ballet, modern, and Indian classical dance - Has performed internationally for more than three decades Bio , Video: Ramli Ibrahim Dances |
| Riad Asmat |  | Western Michigan University | - Group CEO of Caterham F1 Team - Previously with Proton, UPS, and Sepang International Circuit | - Obsessed with sports like soccer, go-karting, and golf - Worked in P.R. for Nike in Malaysia Bio, Video: Riad Behind the Scenes |
| Samantha Tan |  | Pace University, Actors Studio Drama School Fine Arts | - First Malaysian ever accepted into the Actors Studio Drama School | - Grew up in Petaling Jaya Bio |
| Saran Kaur |  | University of Pennsylvania Sociology, Fulbright Exchange Program | - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) - UKM Professor of Social Sciences | - Member of UNESCO Scientific Community - Guest lectured at Columbia University and Georgetown University Bio |
| Sim Tze Tzin |  | San José State University (Civil) Highway Engineering | - Member of Parliament for Bayan Baru, Penang - Former political secretary of former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim | - Founded the Malaysia Forum Organization in Stanford University Website |
| Su Ann Lim |  | Columbia University Economics, Political Science | - Account Strategist, Google | - Volunteer and research experience in Honduras, Kenya, & Ghana - Coordinator of Malaysia Forum |
| Yangsze Choo |  | Harvard University Social Sciences | - Author, The Ghost Bride, an Oprah.com 'Book of the Week' - Previously worked as a Management Consultant | Parents are from Perak - Resides in California Bio, Article |
| Zainah Anwar |  | Boston University Tufts University International Law and Diplomacy | - Former Executive Director of Sisters in Islam (SIS) - Author, Islamic Revivalism in Malaysia: Dakwah Among the Students | - Former Member of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia |
We want to grow this chart! To suggest that someone be added, please email adviser@macee.org.my.
