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Barnama
15-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
UTM Champions Real-world Research Impact At AHIBS-ACT 2025 Conference
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) remains committed to driving innovation through research that delivers real-world impact, said deputy vice-chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Technologist Dr Intan Zaurah Mat Darus. She said that the university continues to pursue global excellence by promoting transdisciplinary research and strengthening international collaborations through the Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS) and the AHIBS-ACT 2025 Conference. 'This conference goes far beyond academic discourse. It is about action, connection and purpose. It is about weaving together diverse strands of thought, practice and community to create a lasting impact. 'AHIBS-ACT has grown into a meaningful platform where boundaries between theory and practice are blurred, and real solutions emerge. 'You are not only leading by example within UTM but also setting a standard for business schools across the region,' she said in her welcoming remarks at the conference, officiated by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Also present were World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur group managing director Datuk Sri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim, and AHIBS-ACT 2025 conference chair Associate Prof Dr Haliyana Khalid. Held from July 15 to 16 under the theme 'Weaving Horizons for Sustainable Impact,' the conference brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders, NGOs and representatives from marginalised communities across ASEAN and beyond. It featured transdisciplinary research with real-world applications, along with community-led initiatives by AHIBS and UTM, reflecting academia's role in advancing inclusive and sustainable development. Aligned with UTM's ASCEND2030 roadmap, the event also reaffirmed AHIBS's commitment to empowering marginalised communities through long-term, meaningful engagement.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Civil service reform needs empathy and integrity, says KSN
KUALA LUMPUR: Civil servants must uphold integrity, empathy, and a strong sense of amanah to drive national reform, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He emphasised that public service leadership should be rooted in values that effectively serve the people. Speaking at the launch of the Azman Hashim International Business School Action Research Conference 2025 (AHIBS-ACT 2025), Shamsul Azri stressed that reform requires challenging outdated norms and rebuilding public trust. 'Transformation is not something that begins with systems. It begins with people—in how we confront our assumptions, embrace learning, and lead with truth,' he said. Shamsul Azri shared his personal decision to pursue a doctorate in business administration at AHIBS, viewing leadership as a continuous learning process. 'Leadership is not about having all the answers. It is defined by the courage to ask meaningful questions and the humility to grow,' he added. He also highlighted the role of ethical leadership amid rapid digital transformation. 'Transformation without ethics is mere automation. Our true strength lies not only in our ability to innovate but also in our ability to remain human,' he said. – Bernama
Barnama
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Civil Service Reform Requires Empathy, Values-driven Leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Civil servants must uphold integrity, empathy and a strong sense of amanah (a concept of trust that entails responsibility and accountability) in driving national reform, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He said the role of the public service was not limited to implementing policies but should also reflect leadership rooted in values that sincerely and effectively serve the people. 'Many have asked what keeps me grounded in the face of pressure and responsibility. My answer has always been the same—it is rasa kasih sayang. A deep sense of care. A quiet sense of responsibility. A sincere commitment to honour the amanah we carry,' he said. Shamsul Azri made these remarks at the launch of the Azman Hashim International Business School Action Research Conference 2025 (AHIBS-ACT 2025), organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) here today. He said the public sector reform that were currently underway, including those under the Administrative Reform Performance and Acceleration (ARPA) initiative, required the courage to challenge outdated norms, dismantle silos and rebuild public trust. 'Transformation is not something that begins with systems. It begins with people—in how we confront our assumptions, embrace learning, and lead with truth,' he said. Sharing his personal journey, Shamsul Azri revealed that he had decided to return to the classroom by enrolling in a doctorate in business administration at AHIBS, driven by the belief that leadership was a continuous learning process. 'That is why I returned to the classroom. To remember what matters. To remember that every policy touches a life, every reform affects a soul, and every title we carry is meaningless if we forget the people we serve. 'Leadership is not about having all the answers. It is defined by the courage to ask meaningful questions and the humility to grow,' he said, adding that universities like AHIBS played a vital role in nurturing future-ready leaders through research, reflection and community engagement.
