Hanifah Hajar Taib

Hanifah Hajar Taib is a Malaysian politician and businesswoman. She is the youngest daughter of Abdul Taib Mahmud, the former Yang di-Pertua Negeri and Chief Minister of Sarawak. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco. Before entering politics, she spent approximately two decades working in various fields. Her professional roles included Chief Executive Officer at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Executive Director at Cats FM, and Executive Director at Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. She is also a shareholder of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad and a Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director of Sarawak Cable Berhad. Additionally, she serves as the Chairwoman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) Wanita Bahagian Sarawak. As of 2017, her estimated wealth was RM 309 million, making her one of the richest women in Malaysia.