Hanifah Hajar Taib

Hanifah Hajar Taib also known as Hanifah Hajar Taib-Alsree (born 28 August 1972[1]) is a Malaysian politician and businesswoman who has served as the Deputy Minister of Economy in the Unity Government administration under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Minister Rafizi Ramli since December 2022 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mukah since May 2018.

[3] She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

[1][4] She is also the Chairwoman of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (PERKIM) Wanita Bahagian Sarawak.

[4] Hanifah is married to a Singaporean businessman Syed Ahmad Alwee Alsree since 2000.

In 2017, her wealth was estimated at RM 309 million, making her one of the richest women in Malaysia.