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Chern Choong Thum, a medical doctor by training, transitioned from clinical practice to policymaking and now serves as the special functions officer to Malaysia's deputy minister of communications. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in shaping national policies within the ministry, while also continuing his advocacy for health and welfare reforms. He is a firm believer that lasting societal change towards a healthier future is achieved through robust policy frameworks. Chern Choong Thum also contributes thought-provoking columns to the Mandarin-language Sin Chew Daily and is proficient in Mandarin, English and Malay.

The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.