Part I
“Steadfast Through the Storm: A Conversation with Abdul Rashdee Abdul Kadir on MIMOS’ Enduring Spirit”
In the world of technological evolution, longevity is rare, and true loyalty, even rarer. Yet in the story of MIMOS Berhad’s remarkable journey, one name stands tall as a symbol of enduring commitment: Encik Abdul Rashdee Abdul Kadir, the quietly steadfast Chief Operating Officer who has devoted almost three decades of his life to Malaysia’s national applied R&D centre.
Abdul Rashdee carries not just the scars of countless battles but the wisdom that only a lifetime of service can offer.
A Witness to MIMOS’ Many Seasons
From MIMOS’ early ambitions in the late 1980s to the digital revolutions of the 2020s, Rashdee has seen it all.
“I’ve lived through MIMOS’ dreams, its struggles, its reinventions — and now, its resurgence,” he says, voice laced with both pride and deep humility.
He recounts the days when technology was still a fledgling frontier for Malaysia, and when MIMOS was entrusted to lead the nation’s earliest digital aspirations.
“Every era brought new challenges. But the mission was always the same — to serve Malaysia’s future,” he reflects.
Endurance Against the Odds
When MIMOS faced some of its darkest hours, financial uncertainty, talent flight, and loss of relevance, Rashdee was among those who stayed, fought, and believed.
“There were moments when survival seemed unlikely. But I stayed because MIMOS was never just a job to me. It’s a purpose.”
As COO, he became the anchor, steering operations through economic storms, technological disruptions, and internal transformations with calm precision and quiet resolve.
From Legacy Systems to Future Platforms
Today, Rashdee’s leadership is crucial in ensuring MIMOS’ operations are future-ready, embracing AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty initiatives.
“We had to unlearn old habits, re-skill ourselves, and open our minds. Transformation doesn’t happen without discomfort,” he says candidly.
He spearheaded major operational revamps from streamlining legacy systems to embedding performance cultures across divisions, all while honouring the institution’s founding spirit.
A Leader Forged in Loyalty
Abdul Rashdee’s leadership is not loud. It is steady, unshakable, and deeply personal.
“In an age of instant gratification, loyalty and endurance are my greatest assets,” he says simply.
His unwavering presence has given MIMOS’ transformation journey an invisible but vital backbone, one built not just on strategy, but on heart.
A Final Reflection
Asked what keeps him motivated after so many years, his answer is immediate:
“Because MIMOS matters. Because Malaysia’s future needs places like this. And because I owe it to the younger generation to leave something stronger behind.”
A Final Message
“True transformation is not just about changing systems. It’s about changing hearts, inspiring belief, and holding steady, even when storms rage. That’s what MIMOS is about. And that’s what I’ve dedicated my life to.”
Indeed, with Abdul Rashdee Abdul Kadir’s enduring spirit woven into its fabric, MIMOS is not just advancing technology, it is safeguarding a legacy of resilience for generations to come.
