Our Team

2026 - 2029

PRESIDENT

PROFESSOR EMERITUS DATUK DR. MARIMUTHU NADASON

President
Consumer International  2019 – 2027
President
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) 
Present

Areas of interest:  Consumerism, Mentor for  Public Relations,
Accredited Public Relations Practitioner (APR)

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

DATO’ INDRANI THURAISINGHAM

CEO, National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC)

Areas of interest: Legal expert on consumer rights policy development, general product safety, empowering communities on sustainability, food security & safety, financial services, consumer participation in standards, e-commerce, digital rights, health & nutrition, alternative dispute resolution, human rights, gender and social justice, as well as good governance and development issues such as urban planning, water, sanitation, energy, climate change.

SECRETARY GENERAL

BASKARAN SITHAMPARAM

Director of Communications, Government Liaison Officer
(ERA)

Areas of interest: Dispute resolutions and editor of  in-house magazines.

DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

GUNA SELAN MARIAN

Former Director (Retired)
Head of Supplies, Price Control, and Anti – Profiteering Enforcement Division of Ministry of Domestic Trade

Areas of interest: Enforcement experience, including investigations, operational, policy-making involving consumer rights, anti-profiteering, price control, consumer credit and intellectual property rights, both at the Penang State and Federal levels.

TREASURER

SARESH RAM PILLAI RADHA KRISHNAN

Digitalisation Lead & Project Manager
(ERA)

Areas of interest: Dedicated to modernising operations and elevating the consumer experience through smart digital solutions. Guided by integrity, efficiency, and a client-first mindset, he drives innovation as a responsibility, empowering the ERA team to deliver greater value in an ever-evolving market.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

DR. RACHEL SAMUEL

Former Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malacca

Areas of interest: Researcher; Gender studies, Management; Mental health and well-being; Aging society needs.

PN AIZAWATI CHE SALLEH

Officer, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Areas of interest: Consumer rights, including human rights, focusing on access to basic needs.

DATO' DR. PAUL SELVARAJ


Deputy President
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) 

Areas of interest: An accredited trainer with HRDF specialising in the areas of consumer behavior and wellness. A psychologist specializing in the area of behavior change.

NOEL ALFRED PAUL


Legal Adviser

Areas of interest: Passionate about community engagement, leadership development, and supporting initiatives that promote social responsibility and sustainable growth within the community.

LOI BI YING

Community Volunteer 

Areas of interest: Interested in community outreach, collaborative initiatives, and contributing to programs that support social well-being and inclusive community development.

NITTHIYANATHAN LACHUMANAN

Director at Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)

Areas of interest: Interested in community development, collaborative leadership, and initiatives that strengthen social engagement while contributing to sustainable community progress.