Datuk Karownakaran @ Karunakaran A/l Ram

Biography

Datuk R. Karunakaran obtained a Bachelor of Economics (Accounting) (Honours) degree from the University of Malaya in 1972. He joined the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (“MIDA”) in August 1972 and served in various positions including Deputy Director, Director, Deputy Director-General and Director-General. He also served as a Director of MIDA Singapore, Cologne (Germany) and London. Having served MIDA for about thirty-six (36) years, Datuk R. Karunakaran retired as the Director-General of MIDA in June 2008, a position he held for about four (4) years. During his service with MIDA, he was responsible for the promotion and coordination of the development of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia including promoting domestic and foreign investment in Malaysia. He was also a member of the Cabinet Committee on Investment.

Research Interest

Agriculture