FOM Alumni Inspire Students Through “Bridging Research and Policy” Talk

On 23 April 2025, the Faculty of Management (FOM) successfully hosted an engaging alumni talk session titled “Bridging Research and Policy,” featuring two distinguished Permata Dunia — Puteri Marjan Megat Muzafar and Theebalakshmi Kunasekaran from the Class of 2014. Both speakers are currently serving as Research Associates at the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI).

The session was attended by students from the Bachelor of Analytical Economics programme, who gained valuable insights into the crucial role that research plays in shaping national policy, particularly in enhancing household well-being. The inspiring journey and unwavering commitment of the speakers to contribute back to their alma mater deeply resonated with the audience.

Their sharing provided a meaningful glimpse into life beyond university, offering practical perspectives on career pathways in research and policymaking. It also sparked a sense of motivation among the students, encouraging them to envision their future contributions to society.

The event was attended by Professor Dr. Tan Siow Hooi, Director of MMU Press; Dr. Yvonne Lee Lean Ee, Deputy Director of Strategic Quality Assurance (SQA); En. Baktiar Hasnan, from the Centre for Alumni (CfA); and Dr. Norhazlin Ismail, Programme Coordinator for the Bachelor of Analytical Economics.