Ilham Sunhaji is the Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy & Research at Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), where she works to strengthen the resilience of the OGSE sector through strategic partnerships, encourage diversification into the energy transition and support initiatives that help OGSE companies increase their competitiveness in the region under the National OGSE Industry Blueprint.
She supports the Ministry of Economy in advancing the National OGSE Sustainability Roadmap (NOSR), and Malaysia’s CCUS Roadmap, aligning industry growth with the nation’s energy transition ambitions.
With extensive experience in policy advisory, industry transformation, and stakeholder engagement, Ilham bridges government, industry and international partners.
She is also a board member of two public-listed companies, contributing to the integration of sustainability and ESG principles into corporate strategy.
She champions GHG emissions reduction and decarbonisation strategies that deliver on climate targets while creating lasting economic value for the nation. Her work reflects a balanced approach that supports industry players in navigating the transition to a low-carbon future.