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Datin Maizatul Akmam Binti Hj Alawi has been involved in different roles in the corporate sector. She has extensive experience as Advocate and Solicitor and Syarie Counsel, working with various top Law firms throughout Malaysia. She has served for more than 13 years in the legal services industry. Following that, her outstanding career continues as the Political Secretary for various ministers for more than 10 years now.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).

Rahimah binti Tan Sri Ibrahim
Senior Director – Marketing, Communication & Branding

Ramlan bin Abd. Aziz
Director – International Student Management Services (ISMS)

Ramlan leads the International Student Management Services for Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).

He is responsible to manage the overall management and processing of international students’ visa applications. He is tasked to ensure that the rules, regulations and guidelines are within the process of the online visa application (STARS) as well as to facilitate the process of new, progression, transfer and renewal of international students’ visa applications.

He obtains his Certification as Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and Certified Ethic Hacker (CEH) in the year 2000 and 2001. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Science in Computer Engineering.

Prior to joining EMGS, he was attached to the Expatriate Unit, Standards and Registration Division, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and was seconded to EMGS in July 2012. During his tenure in MOHE, he was involved in the development of an online system for Visa application which was known as e-Pas System. The system was enhanced and replaced by the Immigration Department known as e-Student. The current system which has been built by EMGS for Visa application was inspired by the earlier systems. He was also one of the key personnel in advising the initial development and progress of the Student Application and Registration System (STARS).

He was also involved in the development of comprehensive management of Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) administration system known as “IPT Formation Management System” (IFMS) used by the Department of Higher Education. He used to be the administrator for the system and desk officer of data management pertaining to PHEIs where all processes within the department such formation of PHEI, registration of courses, teaching permit and international recruitment license are largely involved.

He started his career as a teacher in 1981 teaching Mathematics and was awarded and promoted to “Guru Cemerlang” in 1994.

Esther Low
Director – Marketing

Esther leads the Marketing Department for Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).

She is in charge of leading the marketing efforts and responsible for guiding the marketing department by evaluating and developing marketing strategies, planning and coordinating marketing efforts for EMGS.

She obtains her Google Analytic Certification in the year of 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Otago and a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Esther brings over 13 years of experience as a true-blue marketing professional with a deep passion for digital. In her role, she shaped the marketing team to think and breathe with Analytics, Search and Social Media.

Prior to joining EMGS, Esther has led the marketing efforts by serving Senior managerial roles at LexisNexis, British Council, Beiersdorf and Fraser & Neave Holdings Sdn Bhd. During her tenure in LexisNexis, she had led with the global digital team and regional team to successfully relaunch a new eCommerce platform for the Malaysia and Singapore eStore in Jul 2016 which has led to revenue growth in the 1st year.

Mohd Azlan bin Abd. Aziz
Director – Finance, Accounts & Procurement

Mohd. Azlan Bin Abd. Aziz is the Director for the Finance, Accounts & Procurement Department for Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).

He is responsible mainly for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department.

He received his Diploma in Accountancy in the year 2000 from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and subsequently obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy also from UiTM in 2002.

He brings over his skillset in Accounting with more than 20 years of experience. Prior to EMGS, Azlan was a Manager Account Receivable and Revenue at Beta Tegap Sdn Bhd. He gained his wealth of knowledge through his outstanding career, serving as Account executives and managerial positions at Hasnan & Co, KUB Malaysia Berhad, Academy of Knowledge for Accounting and Leadership.

Mahathir bin Tan Sri Mohd Bakri
Director – Human Resources & IT

Mahathir Bin Tan Sri Mohd Bakri is the Director – Human Resources & IT Department for Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).

He is responsible to oversee the human resources department and insurers of the function and duties being carried out by the Human Resources team including planning, directing, and coordinating the administrative functions of EMGS.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resource from Excelsior College, New York in 2004. His other credentials also include Certified Masters Business Administration from Oxford School of Management Education in 2017 and Executive Masters in Strategic Human Capital and Organizational Development in 2017.

Mahathir is an accomplished human resource practitioner with over 15 years of comprehensive experience. He brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge, and amongst the professional roles he has held prior to joining Education Malaysia Global Services compromises of; Human Resource & Admin Manager at Nord Anglia Education Middle East Holdings and Senior Manager of Human Resource at Sapura Aero and Sapura Resources Berhad.

Ang Shao Ting
Director – Digital Marketing

He is responsible for overall digital marketing strategic planning as well as corporate website management analytics.

Ang Shao Ting brings on board more than 12 years of experience in the industry of Digital and Media agency regionally. Prior to joining EMGS, Ang Shao Ting was a General Manager at Trapper Media Services. During his tenure at Trapper Media, he led the Trapper Interactive and SEED DigitalLab, the digital media and social content brands under Trapper Media. He was also the key person that assist the Trapper Media Group Digital Team starting up in 2012.

He started his career as a Search Specialist when digital marketing was still deemed as ‘New Media’ or ‘Optional’ for the industry. Ang Shao Ting has managed over 60 brands across multiple verticals in Malaysia and Singapore. He also managed a digital team of 15 and oversee all digital division’s operation.

Ang Shao Ting has led few companies in starting up a digital agency from the ground up. He stretched his level of competency horizontally across various areas such as finance, human resource, and cross-company collaboration. His first attempt was during Media Contacts in Havas Digital, where he assisted Country Manager grew the agency by 4x in revenue.

Azhar bin Mohamed
Associate Director – Corporate Strategy

Azhar bin Mohamed is the Head of the Corporate Strategy Division for Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).

Azhar has seventeen years of experience working in education management, business development, student recruitment, and marketing. Prior to joining EMGS, he has worked for a number of higher educational institutions, having the experience in a variety of business development and marketing functions necessary for institutional growth.

From 2018 to 2021, he worked as the Director of Sales and Marketing at UNIRAZAK’s Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and was the instrumental in the establishment of a sponsored unit for professional certification programmes

Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to work in Cambodia and Jakarta as the Business Development and Sales Manager for a Malaysian private institution with an off-shore campus.

He possesses a broad range of networks and connections, ranging from leading a school-to-school bridge programme to collaborating on a global scale with recruitment corporations, educational institutions, governmental organisations, and sponsored organisations.

Mohd Faiz Mohd Noh
Head of Internal Audit

Mohd Faiz Mohd Noh is the Head of Internal Audit of Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and has 15 years of experience in Internal Audit, Investigation, Integrity, and Governance matters from various industries. He also has extensive exposure as an internal auditor, conducting various audit assignments locally and overseas. He also has experience in the establishment of the department’s framework, policy, and procedures.

Prior to joining EMGS, he previously served as the Senior Manager of the Whistleblowing and Detection Department Group Governance and Risk Management Division, FGV Holdings Bhd. Throughout his outstanding career, he has contributed at Proton Holdings, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, PETRONAS, Al Rajhi Bank, SME Bank, and FGV Holdings Berhad.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), a Certified Integrity Officer (CEIO), and HRDC Train the Trainer.

Syed Mohsen Alkaff
Head of Stakeholder Management

Syed Mohsen Alkaff is the Head of Stakeholder Management of Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). He is also currently the Special Officer to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

He graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) with Bachelor of Mathematical Science. He also did a minor in Financial Mathematics for a year.

Prior to joining EMGS, Mohsen was one of the co-founders of a Singapore-based fintech company, Ethis Crowd Sdn. Bhd. until 2016. Then, due to his vast experience in international relations issues while serving as member of Youth Parliament, he was offered to join ICON Centre for Global Affairs, a private think tank based in Kuala Lumpur as Senior Analyst for Asia & Middle East. His outstanding career diversified when he joined an event & conference management company, Myseminars Sdn. Bhd. as Business Development Assistant Manager.

Syed Mohsen Alkaff has worked closely with the Chief Executive Officer in managing both internal & external business as well as oversee the future development of EMGS’s international expansion program, with the plan to establish regional headquarters globally.