KUALA LUMPUR, 23 July 2026 – The Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) has announced its new Council for the 2026–2028 term following its Annual General Meeting on 22 July 2026. Nicholas Sagau Tony Ngimat, Chief Operating Officer of REV Media Group, has been reappointed unopposed as President for a second consecutive term, with a renewed focus on uniting Malaysia’s digital community, strengthening industry connections and creating shared opportunities for growth amid the rapid rise of AI, emerging technologies and the creator economy.

Joining the leadership team are Sue-Anne Lim – Chief Executive Officer, Universal McCann, as Vice President; Natalie Fong – Partner, Head of Digital Trading & Biddable, Dentsu Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, as Treasurer; and Nik Justin Nik Mohd Ariffin – Head of Group Corporate Communications & Strategic Relations, Karangkraf Group, as Secretary.

Building on Industry Momentum

“I am grateful for the continued trust of our members and excited to work alongside the new Council. As AI, emerging technologies and the creator economy reshape our industry, our focus is on bringing the digital community closer together, strengthening connections and creating shared opportunities for growth, ” said Nicholas Sagau Tony Ngimat, President of MDA.

“MDA has spent 17 years building a close-knit digital community and an ecosystem that now carries real economic weight for the country. I hope to help sharpen the industry’s collective voice, so that when we speak on what matters for Malaysia as a digital nation, we are heard. Technology will keep moving, and MDA will keep evolving with it, ” said Sue-Anne Lim, Vice President of MDA.

MDA Council 2026–2028

The newly elected MDA Council represents a broad cross-section of Malaysia’s digital

ecosystem:

President: Nicholas Sagau Tony Ngimat – Chief Operating Officer, REV Media Group

Vice President: Sue-Anne Lim – Chief Executive Officer, Universal McCann

Secretary: Nik Justin Nik Mohd Ariffin – Head of Group Corporate Communications & Strategic Relations, Karangkraf Group

Treasurer: Natalie Fong – Partner, Head of Digital Trading & Biddable, Dentsu Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd

Council Members:

Adzymic Sdn Bhd, Justin Lim – Managing Partner.

Astro Media Solutions Sdn Bhd (KULT), Khaw Kenn Wee – Vice President of Commercial.

FMT Media Sdn Bhd, Jenn Ngan – Chief Operating Officer.

Google Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Aditya Rao – Agency Partnership Lead.

HEPMIL Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Stephanie Looi Pui Yee – Chief Executive Officer.

iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd, Loh Ken Wei – Chief Operating Officer.

Influasia Sdn Bhd, Michelle Tan – Co-Founder.

Vivaki (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Vinod Kumar – Senior General Manager.

WPP Media Malaysia, Winnie Chen-Head – Chief Executive Officer

Priorities for 2026–2028

MDA’s priorities for 2026–2028 will focus on the forces shaping the future of the digital industry: research and measurement, AI and emerging technologies, the creator economy, and digital talent development through industry collaboration. As AI and new creator-led business models accelerate change across digital media, marketing and advertising, MDA will work to help the industry build a shared understanding of their impact, exchange practical knowledge and develop the capabilities and opportunities needed to navigate this transformation.

The Association will continue its flagship programmes, including the d Awards, d Conference, d Young Achievers Programme, Digital Wednesday and Teh Tarik with C-Suite, while developing new platforms and initiatives that respond to emerging industry needs. MDA will also deepen its engagement with government agencies, industry partners, educational institutions and other associations to advance conversations and collaboration around AI, the creator economy, changing media consumption, measurement, talent development and evolving digital business models. Through these efforts, MDA aims to build a more connected, collaborative and sustainable digital industry while strengthening Malaysia’s position in the regional digital economy.

About the Malaysian Digital Association

The Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) brings together organisations across Malaysia’s digital ecosystem to advance industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, research, talent development and advocacy. For more information about MDA and its initiatives, visit the official MDA website.

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Media Enquiries:
Thanaletchumy
Secretary of MDA
Malaysian Digital Association
thana@macomm.com.my
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