Director
DATUK AKMAR HISHAM BIN MOHD YUSOF @ MOKHLES
Associate Director
Datuk Akmar Hisham bin Mohd Yusof @ Mokhles is a respected national figure who serves as a Member of the Advisory Board of Institut Wasatiyyah Malaysia, an organization dedicated to promoting moderation in Islam, and as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Visitors, Rumah Seri Kenangan, Seri Iskandar, Perak. He is best known for his distinguished tenure as Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Literature in Social Administration from the University of Malaya (UM). Beyond public service, he is actively engaged in youth, community, and expedition initiatives. He also holds key leadership and advisory roles, including Deputy President of Kelab Sahabat Bina Negara, Advisor to Kelab Eksplorasi 7 Benua Malaysia, and Patron of Persatuan Generasi Bestari Selangor.
PROFESSOR ADJUNCT DATO' AHMAD SARUJI BIN ABDUL AZIZ
Associate Director
Professor Adjunct Dato’ Ahmad Saruji bin Abdul Aziz is a distinguished leader in Malaysia’s Islamic trust and legacy planning sector. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Amanah Warisan Berhad (AWARIS), a Shariah-compliant trustee institution that pioneers fully digital trustee and legacy management services. Renowned for his expertise in land law, the Trustee Act 1949, and the Probate & Administration Act 1959, he is also an Industry Advisor to Kolej Yayasan Pahang, where he contributes his professional insights to academic and industry development. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). In recognition of his leadership and contribution, he was recently appointed as a Member of the Finance, Investment and Accounts Committee of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM).
PROFESSOR DATO' DR. MOHD ZAINUL FITHRI BIN DATO' OTHMAN
Associate Director
Professor Dato’ Dr. Mohd Zainul Fithri bin Dato’ Othman is the Executive Director of the Public Relations & Business Development Division at Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad. A respected academic, corporate leader, and advisor, he has built a distinguished career spanning higher education, public relations, and strategic development in Malaysia. He has held several prominent leadership roles, including Vice President / Deputy Vice Chancellor for Industrial Linkages & Student Career Development at Management & Science University (MSU) Malaysia, President & CEO of Unitek College Malaysia, Director of Management Studies at the International Medical University (IMU), and Chief Executive Officer of Institut Kajian Pembangunan Bangsa. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Relations from Oregon State University, United States, a Master of Arts in International Relations (Security and International Political Economy) from the University of Hull, United Kingdom, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Global Political Economy from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. In addition to his academic and corporate career, he has served as Chairman of the International Society of Business Administration Center Malaysia, and was Political Secretary to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, from 2008 to 2009.
DATO' AHMAD DAHURI BIN MAHMUD
Associate Director
Former Deputy Director General of Domestic Trade Enforcement of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Malaysia. With a career spanning over several decades, he had a great experience in domestic trade enforcement and regulatory oversight with a remarkable track record in tackling unfair trade practices and strengthening consumer protections across Malaysia. His expertise in market intelligence, intellectual property rights, distributive trade, network marketing, weights and measures, the supply chain of essential items and protection of consumer made him joined the Copyright Tribunal of Malaysia and also a Chairman of Kelantan’s Association of Mining Operators.