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Consortium of Malaysian Universities Associates
Y.Bhg. Datin Seri Audrey Loke
President
Graduated from Swinburne University of Technology Australia with a Degree in Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management in the year 2000. Datin Seri Audrey Loke has more than 5 years experience in the Education industry.
Y.Bhg. Dato' Seri James Wong
Honorary Advisor
Graduated from University Kebangsaan Malaysia with an MBA (Master of Business Administration). He has 25 years of career history in Banking, Construction, Development and Education Industries.
CMU Advisory Panels
Y.Bhg. Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ir Dr. Sahol Hamid Bin Abu Bakar
Advisory Panel
Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ir Dr. Sahol Hamid Bin Abu Bakar P.SM., D.P.M.S., S.S.A.P., D.J.M.K., D.S.P.N., D.J.N., D.S.M., B.C.N. is well-known personality in the field of Civil Engineering. He has served as the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA from 2010 to 2016. He has expetise in Civil Engineering, Flood Management, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, and Economic Analysis of Water Resources. He is a registered professional engineer and has been awarded a doctorate of engineering by the University of Stuttgart, making him the first Asian to receive this award. Tan Sri Sahol Hamid Bin Abu Bakar is the founder of Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa (MDAB), a community project that aims to provide education to underprivileged Malay and Bumiputra school leavers. Currently, he is serving as the Vic-Chancellor of UNITAR International University.
Y.Bhg. Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Razali Bin Muhamad
Advisory Panel
Prof Datuk Ts. Dr Mohd Razali Bin Muhamad is a highly qualified academician with a PhD in Manufacturing Systems. He is a skilled expert in Machining Technology and Concurrent Engineering. Currently, he holds the position of Professor of Manufacturing Engineering. He is also a Professor Madya in the Department of Electronic Engineering at the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Prof Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Razali Bin Muhamad has contibuted significantly to the field of Technology Management and Manufacturing.
Y.Bhg. Prof. Emeritus Datuk Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Bin Kassim
Advisory Panel
Prof. Emeritus Datuk Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Bin Kassim is a highly respected academician in the field of engineering, specifically in Civil Engineering. He was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in February 2019, replacing Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr Hassan Said. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Mohd Azraai had held several important positions at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and was the Director of UTMSPACE. He has published two books on academic leadership and contributed to numerous journals, research projects, and consultancies. Dr. Mohd Azraai also a member of several professional organizations and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of engineering.
Y.Bhg. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Sahandri Gani Bin Hamzah
Advisory Panel
Former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) from January 2015 to January 2020 and Professor in Faculty of Education and Human Development, Sultan Idris University of Education, Tanjong Malim, Perak Darul Ridzuan. Formally Associate Professor of Fundamental Educational Department, Faculty of Educational Studies, University Putra Malaysia (UPM) since September 2006. Obtained Bachelor of Education in Agriculture Science from UPM (1981), Master of Education (Measurement, Evaluation and Supervision, 1995) and completed Philosophy Doctorate (Research and Evaluation of Educational Practices, 1998) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Y.Bhg. Dato' Ahmad Fauzi Bin Daud
Advisory Panel
He started his education journey at STAR and holds a Diploma in Education and Bachelor in Political Science. Dato’ Ahmad Fauzi had a long-standing career started with Owner of Heritage College which is also the Regional Centre of University Tun Abdul Razak, Negeri Sembilan branch. He was appointed as Executive Chairman with various company for Oil & Gas and real estate sector. Currently he is the Executive Chairman of Pesona Development Sdn Bhd and actively involve in construction project throughout Malaysia.
Y.Bhg. Prof Dato' Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak
Advisory Panel
Professor Dato’ Seri Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Ishak served at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) from 1985, eventually becoming Vice-Chancellor (2010-2018). He significantly improved UUM’s national and global standing. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds, an MA from the University of York, and attended Harvard Business School. His acclaimed book is “The Politics of Bangsa Malaysia” (2014). He’s an expert in ethnicity, nationalism, leadership, and management, with prestigious memberships and roles. He later served as Director General at the Department of Higher Education and then became Vice Chancellor at City University Malaysia, accumulating over three decades of experience in higher education.
Y.Bhg. Prof. Dr. Nazamid Saari
Advisory Panel
Dr. Nazamid Saari, MSc, Ph.D. is a Professor at Universiti Putra Malaysia. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy at Kagoshima University and Master of Science at Saga University. His Clinical Interests are Food Enzymes, Enzyme Purification, Characterization, Enzyme Kinetics, Future Food, Food Proteins, Fermented Foods, Biological Activities, Biochemical Changes, and Structure-Function Relationships.
Y.Bhg. Dr. Isdawati Ismail
Special Project Officer
Port Dickson Polytechnic, Ministry of Higher Education
Dr. Isdawati Ismail is a distinguished leader in education and community empowerment, currently serving as the Special Project Officer at Port Dickson Polytechnic under the Ministry of Higher Education. With a steadfast commitment to enhancing soft skills, adult education, and gender studies, she is particularly passionate about women empowerment and initiatives supporting Muslim reverts. Her academic interests also encompass Minangkabau socio-architectural studies.
As a respected advisor to the Consortium of Malaysian Universities, Dr. Isdawati has been instrumental in shaping educational frameworks and policies. She has successfully organized several International Language Camps in Malaysia and Thailand, aimed at bolstering college students’ proficiency in English. Her contributions have been recognized by the Director General of the Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC) for her collaboration with the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institution of Excellence in empowering Filipino women through the TESDA Women Center and Port Dickson Polytechnic.
Dr. Isdawati is deeply dedicated to social causes, serving as the Vice President of the Malaysia Public Service Society. In this capacity, she has spearheaded numerous charitable initiatives supporting single mothers, orphans, the elderly, the homeless, and survivors of abuse. Her leadership extends to her role as the Vice Chairman of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), where she made history as the first woman to hold this position, appointed by the Prime Minister. Additionally, she chairs the Research and Publication Committee of MCPF, leading impactful research initiatives that drive societal change.
Beyond her formal roles, Dr. Isdawati actively advises Be My Protector, an NGO focused on community education. She delivers powerful talks on critical issues such as child abuse, human trafficking, domestic violence, and cyberbullying, advocating for women’s rights and community safety.
Dr. Isdawati’s multifaceted contributions reflect her unwavering commitment to education, empowerment, and social justice, establishing her as a prominent figure in Malaysian society and a role model for future generations.
Y.Bhg. Ahmad Sofian Bin Mohd Nor
Advisory Panel
Ahmad Sofian Mohd Nor was the founder and practitioner in Messrs Sofian & Associates and is one of the Director (Legal) in Seven Circles Venture (M) Sdn Bhd. Currently he is appointed as Chief Legal Advisor in WTW Group and Consortium of Malaysian Universities. He brings with him more than 10 years of experience in the Legal, International Trading and Consultancy particularly in marketing, operations, management, preparing documentations and business development. He strongly believes that hard work and team work will further nurture and inspire good business ethics for the company. He is very passionate and committed in ensuring the company is successful in all its business venture. He has been working with multinational company and gain experiences over than 7 years and dealing with so many projects. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from International Islamic University Malaysia, graduated in year 2002.
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