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Dr. Armin Baniaz Pahamin is a scholar-practitioner and policy advocate with over 30 years of leadership spanning industry, innovation, and public governance. He holds a Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) from HELP University, conferred through the APEL-Q pathway with distinction (CGPA 3.88). His doctoral research critically examined electoral reform through digital elections in Malaysia, focusing on enhancing democratic participation, reducing electoral costs, and combating corruption through secure and inclusive digital voting platforms. With a distinguished career across the automotive sector, property development, and technology entrepreneurship, Dr. Armin brings a grounded, cross-sector perspective to institutional reform and national development. He served as President of the Proton Edar Dealers Association Malaysia (PEDA) for over two decades, championing policy reforms, industry restructuring, and stakeholder negotiations that significantly improved the Malaysian automotive ecosystem. As the founding President of Gerakan Ekonomi Malaysia (GEM), Dr. Armin leads research and advocacy initiatives focused on economic justice, transparent governance, and structural reform. Under his leadership, GEM has emerged as a credible platform shaping national discourse on inclusive growth, innovation, and public accountability. His academic and policy interests intersect at the nexus of technology, governance, and democracy. Through his doctoral work and continued civic engagement, Dr. Armin contributes strategic, evidence-based insights into Malaysia’s evolving institutional landscape, with a mission to modernise public administration and electoral integrity. Whether through academic research, corporate leadership, or civil society action, Dr. Armin is committed to driving innovation, integrity, and impact — building a stronger, fairer, and future-ready Malaysia.