This evening, I had the honour of being conferred as a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) at the Fellowship Award and Certification Ceremony held at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and the opportunity to stand among such accomplished individuals. This milestone reflects not just a personal journey, but the collective efforts of the many teams, mentors, and collaborators I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years. This milestone also reinforces my commitment to ethical leadership, operational excellence, and creating value across ecosystems; from transforming national R&D capabilities to empowering SMEs and academia, and fostering international collaboration. The journey continues, with a renewed purpose and a broader platform to contribute. Special thanks to my current mentors; Dr. Saat Shukri Embong, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, MIMOS Berhad and En. Abdul Rashdee Abdul Kadir, Group Chief Operating Officer, MIMOS Berhad whom continuously challenges the status quo, that indirectly help building our strengths and beliefs. A total of 43 individuals were recognised for their leadership and contributions, with the list led by esteemed VVIPs including, Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Dr. Hajah Fuziah Salleh, Deputy Minister of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living, Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Tengku Adnan bin Tengku Mansor, Former Minister of Federal Territories, Datuk Dr. Hang Tuah Din, and many other distinguished leaders, alongside myself. It was also a privilege to meet and exchange thoughts with Prof. Dato' Dr. Ansary Ahmed, Founder President of AeU, Prof. Dr. Noor Raihan Ab. Hamid, Vice Chancellor of AeU, Ms. Ann Francke OBE, CEO of CMI UK, and with some of the other award recipients.
