Datuk Mohd Zain holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He started his career with the Malaysian Government’s Administration and Diplomatic Corp in 1976 and has, amongst others, held the positions of Assistant under Secretary and Principal Assistant Director of the International Trade Division, Assistant Permanent Malaysian Representative to Geneva and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geneva (International Trade Division). Other notable appointments include the Minister Counsellor for Economic Affairs of both the Malaysian Permanent Representative Office to the European Union (EU), Brussels and the Malaysian Permanent Representative Office to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva. He was the Lead Negotiator for the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Malaysia-New Zealand FTA as well as the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA negotiations in 2005 and 2006.

Dato’ Azmi bin Ariffin graduated with a LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Malaya. He commenced his career with the Legal and Judicial Service on 1 October 1987. He had served in various capacities, as Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Anti Corruption Agency from 1987–1990, as Senior Magistrate in the Kuching Magistrates’ Court from 1990–1991, as Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Johor State Legal Advisor’s Office from 1991–1994, as Research Officer with the High Court of Johor Bahru, from January–October 1994, as Deputy Public Prosecutor with the Kedah State Legal Advisor’s Office, from 1994–2000 and as Head of the Prosecution Unit with the Kelantan State Legal Advisor’s Office, from 2000–2004.

His last post before assuming his new position as the Chief Executive Officer of SSM was as Head of the Commercial Crime Unit at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Putrajaya.

Dato’ Idrus was appointed a Commission Member in April 2002. Since beginning his career as a Legal Officer in 1980, Dato’ Idrus has served in various senior positions which include Senior Assistant Registrar of the Kuala Lumpur High Court, Sessions Court Judge in Kota Kinabalu, Deputy Public Prosecutor of the Attorney General’s Chamber, Legal Advisor for the State of Terengganu, Senior Federal Counsel of the Anti-Corruption Agency and Legal Adviser for the Election Commission. He was the Registrar of Companies from 1998 to 2002. Thereafter, he resumed his service at the Attorney General’s Chambers as Head of the Advisory and International Division and as Parliamentary Draftsman before his current position as Solicitor General. Dato’ Idrus also served as a member of the Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority (LOFSA), Securities Commission and Foreign Investment Committee (FIC), amongst others. At present, he is a member of the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA) and the Retirement Fund (Incorporated).

Datuk Idris was appointed a Commission Member effective 16 April 2007. He holds a First Class LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Malaya, and began his career in 1981 as a resident lawyer at Ting and Company Advocates in Sibu, Sarawak. Between 1982 and 1985, he served as an in-house Legal Advisor to a group of companies with diverse interests in property development, timber extraction and processing, leisure and hospitality business as well as wholesale and general retail trading. Datuk Idris is a senior partner of Idris and Company Advocates. He also holds several key positions in Malaysia and Singapore namely Commission member of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Chairman/Director of Magnus Energy Group Ltd (Listed on Singapore SESDAQ) and Chairman/Director of Industrial Power Technology Pte Ltd.

Recognizing his vast experience in the industry, several companies based in Sarawak have engaged him as their advisors in areas of building , construction and motor trading as well as recreational clubs and education sectors.

Puan Zaiton has been serving as Commission Member since December 2003. Previously, she served as an auditor with Pricewaterhouse (PricewaterhouseCoopers) and thereafter joined Bank Pembangunan (M) Berhad. Puan Zaiton then served Maybank for 12 years before becoming President of Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) from 1996 to 2004. Puan Zaiton is currently the Managing Director of Capital Intelligence Advisors Sdn. Bhd. She is a board member of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad, BIMB Holdings Bhd., Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad and Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF).

YB Dato’ Hj. Ismail was appointed a Commission Member effective 1 June 2009. He graduated with LLB (Hons) from the National University of Malaysia in 1990. Dato’ Ismail started off his career as an Advocate and Solicitor in Messrs. Bahari, Choy & Nongchik. He is currently a partner in the same legal firm. He is also the Chairman of Temerloh Entrepreneur Development Council and a director of Malaysia France Institute Sdn. Bhd. Dato’ Hj. Ismail is the Member of Parliament for Kuala Krau, as well as the Head of UMNO Kuala Krau.

YB Datuk Hj. Sapawi was appointed a Commission Member effective 20 July 2009. He graduated with BA (Hons) with a major in History from the National University of Malaysia. Prior to his involvement in politics, Datuk Hj. Sapawi had a career in education for nearly 20 years before he was appointed as the Director of Biro Tatanegara (Sabah). He is the Chairman of the Sabah Land Development Board and also the Chairman of the Sabah Language and Literature Council. Datuk Hj. Sapawi is the Member of Parliament for Sipitang, the Head of UMNO Sipitang, as well as the Head of UMNO Information Division for Sabah.

Datin Rozaina was appointed a Commission Member effective 25 August 2009. She started her career in public service with the Road and Transport Department in 1981. She has served various government organization including the Inland Revenue Malaysia and the Public Service Department. Datin Rozaina is currently the acting Deputy Secretary of Remuneration Policy, Public Money and Management Services Division of the Ministry of Finance.