our story
We exist to make access to financing simpler and more seamless for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
CGC Digital is a FinTech company, established as the digital arm of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad. Registered in July 2022, our primary goal is to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by creating a simpler and more seamless financing experience in the digital ecosystem.
If you are an MSME, you are already playing a vital role in Malaysia’s economy, including, among other things, contributing to GDP, national productivity, employment, innovation and sustainability efforts. We identify with your business aspirations and understand the challenges that you face, particularly in accessing financing and growing your business in the digital ecosystem.
MSMEs are at the heart of everything we do. We want to provide a one-stop digital marketplace for MSMEs to access financing and assistance to scale up.
By assisting MSMEs in their growth, we contribute to a thriving economy and improved income generation. Our vision is to serve as a comprehensive digital marketplace, offering tailored financing options and smart digital products to meet the unique requirements of MSMEs at every stage of their journey. If you share our passion for making a positive impact on MSMEs, we invite you to join us on this journey as we co-create value with you and other MSMEs in our community.
We exist to make access to financing simpler and more seamless for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs').
CGC Digital is a FinTech company, established as the digital arm of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad. Registered in July 2022, our primary goal is to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by creating a simpler and more seamless financing experience in the digital ecosystem.
If you are an MSME, you are already playing a vital role in Malaysia’s economy, including, among other things, contributing to GDP, national productivity, employment, innovation and sustainability efforts. We identify with your business aspirations and understand the challenges that you face, particularly in accessing financing and growing your business in the digital ecosystem.
MSMEs are at the heart of everything we do. We want to provide a one-stop digital marketplace for MSMEs to access financing and assistance to scale up.
By assisting MSMEs in their growth, we contribute to a thriving economy and improved income generation. Our vision is to serve as a comprehensive digital marketplace, offering tailored financing options and smart digital products to meet the unique requirements of MSMEs at every stage of their journey. If you share our passion for making a positive impact on MSMEs, we invite you to join us on this journey as we co-create value with you and other MSMEs in our community.
Meet Our Board
Choong Tuck Oon
Chairman
Mr Choong is a CGC director and a highly sought-after advisor in the ASEAN digital start-up ecosystem and fintech sphere. With extensive experience spanning 25 years at Accenture, he currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Boards of FIDE FORUM Malaysia, NTUC Income Insurance Cooperative Ltd Singapore. He actively advises a consortium of international aid agencies on core systems for bank-of-banks microfinancing in Indonesia and counsels a global wildlife/nature agency on a growth strategy for 11 Asian countries as part of his involvement in NGO initiatives.
Anthony Lim
Board Member
Mr Anthony Lim is a CGC director with over 35 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. He has held key management positions in treasury, business banking, investment banking, and risk management. He currently serves as an independent director of Bank of America Malaysia Berhad since October 2021 and is a member of the Investment Panel for the Malaysian Government Public Services Pension Fund or Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (“KWAP”).
Madelena Mohamed
Board Member
Madelena Mohamed brings over 30 years of experience across a broad range of financial sector development and financial stability assessment and issues including strategic, micro-prudential and macro-financial policy formulations, as well as crisis management policies for the Malaysian financial system.
She currently serves as an Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), where she oversees the Strategy and Sustainability Sector, which includes the Governor’s Office, Legal, Strategic Communications and Sustainability functions.
Mohamed Nazri Omar
Board Member
Mohamed Nazri Omar is the President and CEO of CGC Malaysia Berhad and has over 25 years of working experience in corporate and investment banking. Prior to taking the helm at CGC Malaysia, he previously held roles as Chief Executive Office at Danajamin Nasional Berhad, and Chairman of Prima Ekuiti (UK) Limited.
Anthony Lim
Board Member
Mr Anthony Lim is a CGC director with over 35 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. He has held key management positions in treasury, business banking, investment banking, and risk management. He currently serves as an independent director of Bank of America Malaysia Berhad since October 2021 and is a member of the Investment Panel for the Malaysian Government Public Services Pension Fund or Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (“KWAP”).
Madelena Mohamed
Board Member
Madelena Mohamed brings over 30 years of experience across a broad range of financial sector development and financial stability assessment and issues including strategic, micro-prudential and macro-financial policy formulations, as well as crisis management policies for the Malaysian financial system.
She currently serves as an Assistant Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), where she oversees the Strategy and Sustainability Sector, which includes the Governor’s Office, Legal, Strategic Communications and Sustainability functions.
Meet Our Lead Council
Yushida Husin
Chief Executive Officer
Yushida Husin
Chief Executive Officer
Yushida has over 25 years of experience in transformation, strategy, technology-led innovation, corporate support functions, operations, and management consulting within the financial services industry. She is currently leading this digital startup to assist MSMEs in accessing financing and scaling up their businesses through data- and technology-driven innovation. Apart from her corporate endeavors, Yushida enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, indulging in good food, and caring for cats.
Nazrul Hisyam Bin Mohd Noh
Chief Growth Officer
Nazrul Hisyam Bin Mohd Noh
Chief Growth Officer
Nazrul has over 27 years of experience in various aspects of central banking at Bank Negara Malaysia especially in financial markets, investment management, international relations, IT transformation, cyber-security, financial management, corporate strategy, corporate governance and strategic communications. He is currently contributing to this digital startup’s mission to assist MSMEs in accessing financing and scaling up their businesses through data- and technology-driven innovation as its Chief Growth Officer. In his personal time, Nazrul enjoys reading, trail hiking, travelling and supporting good causes related to performing arts and advocacy for the environment.
Ila Dixit
Chief Digital & Innovation Officer
Ila Dixit
Chief Digital & Innovation Officer
Ila is an accomplished professional with 20 years of diverse experience in the
telecommunications industry, specializing in Digital Transformations. She has worked with multiple multinational corporations (MNCs) throughout her career. Ila’s passion for personal growth extends beyond her professional achievements. She is deeply committed to nurturing young minds and actively supports initiatives aimed at providing guidance, mentorship, and training to aspiring professionals. In addition, she is an avid reader and enjoys writing notes and ideas.
Puvana Vighnesvaran
Head of Corporate Services
Puvana Vighnesvaran
Chief of Staff
Puvana brings with her more than 15 years of experience with a unique combination of technical expertise, Strategic Planning, Operational Improvement (including development of processes and procedures) and branch operations within the financial services industry and asset management and infrastructure solutions industry. She is passionate about and currently engaged in company formation, administration services, and back-office support. Puvana enjoys travelling, is passionate about finding her “Ikigai” and never gives up a chance to spend time with her fur kids.
Join our Team
Internship, Financial Analysis & AI Knowledge Development
We’re looking for candidates who are interested in how financial analysis and AI-enabled knowledge systems are applied in real financial services settings, particularly in insurance and guarantee products.
Intern, Operations
We're looking for an intern to join our Operations Team, gaining hands-on experience in identifying inefficiencies, driving process improvements, and developing digital operations skills in a fintech environment.
PROTÉGÉ, Operations
We're looking for a PROTÉGÉ to join our Operations Team at CGC Digital, gaining hands-on experience in streamlining digital financing and guarantee processes, improving operational efficiency, and developing product management skills in a fintech environment.
Cybersecurity Specialist
We're looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to own the security of our Portal, Mobile Apps & AI Systems, covering AWS security, identity and access governance, security monitoring, and compliance, while leading the secure adoption of AI and agentic AI, including Amazon Bedrock.
Head of DevOps
We're looking for a Head of DevOps to own the AWS platform, the CI/CD pipelines and the DevOps team, and lead the company's adoption of AI and agentic engineering.
Product Owner
We're looking for a Product Owner to lead the end-to-end front-end and back-end digital guarantee product process, driving sustainable growth and expansion through data-driven insights, market analysis, and innovative approaches aligned with CGC Digital's long-term objectives.
To apply, please submit your latest resume to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject title: ‘CGC Digital [Position Name] - Application - [Your Name]’.
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