FARHAN SHAH RIDZUAN
Government Relations, Public Affairs and stakeholder engagement professional with cross-sector experience spanning local government and the private sector. Former Councillor with Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), with hands-on exposure to government agencies, municipal departments, policymakers, residents associations, NGOs and private-sector stakeholders across regulatory, infrastructure, urban governance and community matters. Experienced in policy deliberations, municipal policy and guideline development, stakeholder coordination, issue resolution and community-focused initiatives. Complemented by more than a decade in private-sector management at VS Media, covering business relationships, local-authority coordination, regulatory compliance, project delivery and public engagement. Brings a practical understanding of the government–business–community interface and a stakeholder-led approach to external affairs.
- Served as a key liaison between residents, government agencies and municipal departments, representing community priorities and facilitating stakeholder engagement on local matters
- Participated in policy deliberations and contributed to the development and review of municipal policies, guidelines and community-focused initiatives
- Engaged government agencies, local authority departments, policymakers, residents associations, NGOs and private-sector stakeholders to address regulatory, infrastructure, service-delivery and community issues
- Worked with MBPJ management and technical departments on urban governance, infrastructure and community wellbeing matters, coordinating stakeholder inputs and follow-up actions
- Led and supported community development, welfare and stakeholder engagement initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups
- Promoted sustainable, inclusive and people-centric approaches to local governance and city management
- Managed corporate and commercial client relationships and strategic media initiatives in a private-sector environment
- Built and maintained relationships with local authorities, clients, landlords, agencies and business partners to support project delivery and stakeholder alignment
- Oversaw outdoor advertising and billboard projects involving stakeholder coordination, site management, regulatory compliance and execution
- Developed business opportunities and end-to-end media solutions aligned with client objectives, strengthening commercial and stakeholder-management experience
- Led integrated digital, print and out-of-home media initiatives and supported public engagement and strategic communication efforts
- Managed client relationships and supported business development and commercial engagement across media solutions