One for the album: Ahmad Fauzi, Murugappan and Azman Hashim International Business School dean Prof Dr Rosmini Omar during a photo session with the MCMC graduates at UTM Skudai. — Bernama
JOHOR BARU: Thirty-nine employees of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have graduated with a Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
UTM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail said the MCMC staffers, consisting of officers at various levels, enrolled in the Accelerated Leadership Programme (ALPs), a collaborative leadership development programme between UTM and MCMC conducted since 2019.
He said the main objective of the collaboration was to shape and optimise potential talent among MCMC staff as future leaders, especially in digital leadership.
“They are the first batch (to graduate) and are pioneers of the ALPs. Hence, we will continue to strengthen this programme to ensure more participation from MCMC.
“Throughout their study, they were taught the aspects of strategic thinking in bringing transformation to an organisation, utilising digital technology and available resources, as well as making changes to foster an organisational culture that is focused on involvement and outstanding achievements,” he told a press conference in conjunction with the 66th UTM Convocation Ceremony here yesterday, according to Bernama.
Also present was MCMC human capital division head Dr S. Murugappan.
Ahmad Fauzi said ALPs was a key project under the Azman Hashim International Business School, which offers a global standard MBA programme that is recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
“The uniqueness of ALPs is the added value of extensive links with industry players through experience-based learning, including Microsoft, DHL, AmBank and Silverlake.
“Apart from that, 13 influential CEOs from renowned organisations also shared their experiences on the best practices in managing organisations during the course of the programme,” he added.
He said the graduates also won various competitions in business simulation.
Murugappan said the graduates from MCMC were highly talented and underwent a selection process before being shortlisted for the programme.
“ALPs is a strategic initiative in line with MCMC’s commitment to prepare those who have the potential to take over MCMC’s leadership in the future.
“We are very proud of their achievements which today saw them receiving their scrolls. Congratulations,” he said.
He also expressed hope that more MCMC staff could participate in the programme, which is fully sponsored by the commission.
Meanwhile, Md Tahir Musa and Shirley Kuan, who were among the graduates, expressed gratitude for the opportunity given to them to participate in the programme.
“We intend to continue our studies while also contributing to MCMC,” said Md Tahir.
