Empowering Businesses with Legal Finesse
Great nations are built on the foundation of a solid educational landscape. Higher education institutions play a crucial role in preparing young minds for professional roles that eventually power the business landscape in a nation. From imparting technical education to chiselling business leaders and nurturing minds for pathbreaking research endeavours, higher education institutions are responsible for it all.
One such institute powering quality higher education in Malaysia is the National University of Malaysia (or UKM). Founded in 1970, the university today encompasses fourteen faculties, thirteen research institutes, and two teaching hospitals. The public university renders world-class education across various disciplines such as law, medicine, humanities, engineering, business studies, etc.
For 55 years, the National University of Malaysia has been nurturing young minds to become future leaders in Malaysia and beyond.
In the current edition of CEO Insights Asia magazine, meet some of the most illustrious alumni from UKM and get to know how their time at UKM led their professional path to success.
one such name is Chee Yin Wong, Director (Scientific Development), ALPS Group Inc. Chee Yin advances regenerative medicine at ALPS Group Inc., transforming cellular science into compassionate innovation through stem-cell research, clinical collaboration, and biotechnology that redefines healing and restores human potential.
Another featured leader is Dr. Gaiyathri Subramaniam, Vice President, RHB Banking Group. With over two decades of experience in banking, Gaiyathri left behind a trail of success in major institutions such as HSBC, Hong Leong Bank and AM Bank before assuming her present leadership position at the RHB Banking Group.
Joining the coveted list is also, Charlly Anak Simon, Director, Sibu Digital Innovation Hub. Charlly brings a purpose-driven mindset to leadership. His focus on responsibility and adaptability has helped position Sibu Digital Innovation Hub as a driver of digital growth in central Sarawak.
As alumni of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), these leaders exemplify the institutions motto, ‘Knowledge, Quality & Virtue’.
Read in-depth interviews where we hear from these business leaders about their professional journey and leadership insights.
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