Leadership

Known not just for its excellence in teaching but also its research efforts, MMU has recruited people of the highest calibre to lead the path. As chancellors, president, board of directors, deans and the management committee, they assist MMU by providing invaluable advice and support in helping to ensure MMU’s continued growth and success.

CHANCELLOR

YABHG. TUN DATO’ SERI ZAKI TUN AZMI


The Honourable Tun Zaki Tun Azmi was born on September 12, 1945 in Alor Setar, Kedah. He had his early education at Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Alor Setar, Anderson School, Ipoh and English College, Johor Bahru. He then read law in the Lincoln’s Inn, London and obtained a Barrister-at-Law in 1969.

Tun Zaki Tun Azmi came from a family of lawyers. His father was the first in the line of Azmi lawyers. His deceased brother was the next which was followed by him. His second son and daughter-in-law are lawyers too. So is his wife who happens to be a first class student from the International Islamic University Malaysia but now a housewife. His father was the second Malay Chief Justice of Malaysia, then known as the Lord President (1968 to 1974).

After having been in practice with an established law firm he was invited to be elevated to the bench as a Federal Judge. Prior to being in practice, he was in the Malaysian Judicial and Legal Service for 15 years, joining as a Magistrate then later transferred to the Attorney Generals Chambers where he held several positions until he resigned to go into practice. While in practice he also sat on several public listed companies as a director as well as chairman or member of Board Audit Committees. Amongst which he participated were PETRONAS (the national oil company, which today has spread it wings throughout the world), Malaysia Airport Berhad and SP Setia. Perhaps it was this management experience that the CJ brought into the Judiciary to make it what it is today.

After holding office as a Federal Judge for a few months he was appointed as the President of Court of Appeal, the second highest judicial office. On 18th October 2008, he was appointed to be the 12th Chief Justice of Malaysia. With the establishment of the Judicial Appointment Commission, he became the first Chairman since 16th February 2009.

Tun Zaki is known for his success in getting rid of age old backlog problems faced by the Malaysian courts and ensuring more than 90 percent of currently registered cases to be disposed of within nine months of registration. This is the fastest in any common law countries. He did within less than three years during his term of office as the 11th Chief Justice of Malaysia.

PRO-CHANCELLOR

YBHG. ACADEMICIAN TAN SRI DR. ZAKRI ABDUL HAMID


Tan Sri Zakri was born in Bentong, Pahang, in 1948. Since 2010, he has served as the science adviser to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. He is also a Joint Chairman, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), Chairman of Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BIOTECHCORP), and Chairman of Board of Advisers, UNU-International Institute on Global Health.

His academic qualification includes a Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University (1972), a Master’s degree in Science (1974) and Ph.D (1976) from Michigan State University, USA. His professional interests include crop science, biodiversity and science diplomacy. He has produced a number of publication and papers that are related to his interests. Three species have been named after him; a beetle (Paleosepharia zakrii), a cicada (Pomponia zakrii) and a pitcher plant (Nepenthes zakriana).

Throughout his career, Tan Sri Zakri is also frequently invited to be a keynote speaker at national and international environment, sustainable development and science and technology-related conferences. In addition, he has a significant international profile and a strong research reputation. He also brings extensive experience and demonstrated management ability from a range of tertiary education roles in Malaysia.

Tan Sri Zakri has received numerous awards and recognitions including Fulbright-Hays Fellowship (1981), Rotary Research Foundation Gold Medal Award (1999), ISSAAS Matsuda Award (2013), Merdeka Award for Excellent Achievement in the Environment (2015), Matsuda Award of International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (2013), Social Innovation Leadership Award (2016), ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes (2017) and many more.

Multimedia University (MMU) is managed by the Board of Directors in strict accordance with the requirements of the Act and the Companies Act 2016. As prescribed under Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, the Board of Directors shall have powers in regulating, controlling and managing the finances of the University.

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BALASINGHAM A. NAMASIWAYAM



DATO’ IMRI MOKHTAR



SARINAH ABU BAKAR


The Board of Governors (BOG) of MMU is composed of esteemed leaders who shall be the governing, policy making and monitoring body of the University.

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TAN SRI DR. RAHAMAT BIVI YUSOFF
(Chairman)


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DATUK DR. SYED OTHMAN SYED HUSSIN ALHABSHI


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BALASINGHAM A. NAMASIWAYAM



SARINAH ABU BAKAR


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PROF. DATO’ DR. MAZLIHAM MOHD SU’UD



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PROF. IR. DR. WONG HIN YONG



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NUR AZURAH REZO
(Secretary)

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PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

YBHG. PROF. DATO’ DR. MAZLIHAM MOHD SU’UD


Professor Dato’ Dr. Mazliham is the 5th President of Multimedia University (MMU). Born on 8th September 1967 in Johor, Professor Dato’ Dr. Mazliham went to Europe at the age of 19. He attended the Université de Montpellier 2 – Sciences et Techniques du Languedoc, in Montpellier, France. There, he earned his diploma in 1989, his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Electronics, Electrotechniques and Automation in 1991, his Master of Science in Electronics, Electrotechniques and Automation in 1992, and his Post Master Degree in Electronics in 1993. In 2008, he earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the Université de La Rochelle, France, accomplishing the Very Honourable Class of achievement.

He began his career with a one-year-plus stint as an engineer with SGS Thompson Microelectronics, before joining the Malaysia France Institute in 1996 as the Deputy Head of Department (Electrical Equipment and Installation). In 2013, he was appointed the President and CEO of Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL). In recognition of his outstanding leadership and capabilities, he was selected to lead MMU as President and CEO, effective August 2020.

He started his research in prediction and reasoning with uncertainty by using the Dempster-Shafer Theory. He has served on numerous postgraduate examination committees, as well as supervised PhD and Masters students in the area of Artificial Intelligence, especially in Machine Learning and Deep Learning with different application areas such as Medical Image Processing for early detection of Brain Tumour and Breast Cancer, Remote Sensing techniques in Smart Agriculture, Green IoT, improving efficiency in Power Grid, efficient load balancing in Software Defined Network, etc. Apart from that, he also worked on Data Filtering and Data Classification and has lead research teams based in Malaysia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, UAE, France and Saudi Arabia. His various research groups have published more than 100 research articles in Scopus-indexed journals, book chapters and well reputed conferences.

Over the years, he has served many cornerstone roles, and has accomplished a host of other achievements. One significant undertaking was his spearheading the Higher Technical and Vocational Education & Training (HTVET), an initiative designed to improve recognition and acceptance towards human capital who have undergone vocational and technical training. At present, he is the Malaysian Director for the Malaysia-France University Centre (MFUC).

In 2013, Professor Dato’ Dr. Mazliham was conferred the Darjah Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (D.S.A.P.) award, which carries the title Dato’. In 2015, he was conferred the Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite by the Government of France. This accolade is a universal order of merit honouring individuals with significant contributions to the nation of France. In September 2020, he was honoured by the Government of Italy, which conferred him the Italian Knight of the Order of Merit.


SENATE (PRESIDENT / VICE PRESIDENTS / DEANS)


Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud
President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Hin Yong
Vice President, Academic and Innovative Learning (VP AIR)

Prof. Ir. Dr. Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid
Vice President, Market Exploration, Engagement and Touchpoint (VP MEET)

Prof. Dr. Wong Eng Kiong
Vice President, Student Experience and Entrepreneurship Development (VP SEED)

Dr. Sharlene Thiagarajah
CEO, Telekom Research and Development Sdn. Bhd. (TM R&D)

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tee Connie
Dean, Institute for Postgraduate Studies (IPS)

Prof. Ts. Dr. Lau Siong Hoe
Dean, Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST)

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ng Poh Kiat
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)

Ts. Dr. Lim Kok Yoong
Dean, Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM)

Dr. Siti Zakiah Melatu Samsi
Dean, Faculty of Business (FOB)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ooi Chee Pun
Dean, Faculty of Engineering (FOE)

Ts. Dr. Low Jing Hong
Dean, Faculty of Management (FOM)

Dr. Mokhtarrudin Ahmad
Dean, Faculty of Applied Communication (FAC)

Prof. Dr. Abdul Mohaimin Noordin Ayus
Dean, Faculty of Law (FOL)

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Junaidi Abdullah
Dean, Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI)

Ts. Shahfeeq Jibin
Dean, Faculty of Cinematic Arts (FCA)

Dr. Mohd Rizal Abdul Razak
Melaka Campus Director


SENATE (CLUSTER REPRESENTATIVES)


Prof. Dr. Wong Chee Onn
Creative Multimedia / Cinematic Arts / Applied Communication Cluster

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hew Soon Hin
Creative Multimedia / Cinematic Arts / Applied Communication Cluster

Prof. Dr. Ong Duu Sheng
Engineering Cluster

Prof. Ir. Dr. Lim Heng Siong
Engineering Cluster

Prof. Ts. Dr. Heng Swee Huay
Information Technology / Computer Science Cluster

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Lai Kuan
Information Technology / Computer Science Cluster

Prof. Dr. Hishamuddin Ismail
Management / Business / Social Sciences Cluster

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Chinnasamy Agamudai Nambi Malarvizhi
Management / Business / Social Sciences Cluster

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dennis Khong Wye Keen
Law Cluster


SENATE EX OFFICIO


Ms. Nor Adni Ismail
Vice President, Finance and Business Ventures (VP F&BV)

Prof. Dr. Wong Chee Onn
Director, Centre for Learning Excellence and Academic Intelligence  (LEARN)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Guan Gan
Director, Strategy and Quality Assurance (SQA)

Ms. Nur Azurah Rezo
Academic Registrar / Secretary of Senate


MMU MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud
President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Prof. Ir. Dr. Wong Hin Yong
Vice President, Academic and Innovative Learning (VP AIR)

Prof. Ir. Dr Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid
Vice President, Market Exploration, Engagement and Touchpoint (VP MEET)

Prof. Dr. Wong Eng Kiong
Vice President, Student Experience and Entrepreneurship Development (VP SEED)

Ms. Nor Adni Ismail
Vice President, Finance and Business Ventures (VP F&BV)

Mr. Zambri Pawanchik
Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Admission and Recruitment (VP SMART)

Dr. Sharlene Thiagarajah
CEO, Telekom Research and Development Sdn. Bhd. (TM R&D)

Ms. Hayati Othman
Senior Director, Human Capital Management (HCM)

Dr. Syed Sham Syed Ja’afar
General Manager, Support Services

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Guan Gan
Director, Strategy and Quality Assurance (SQA)


PERMANENT INVITEES

Dr. Mohd Rizal Abdul Razak 
Director, Melaka Campus

Ms. Nur Azurah Rezo
Academic Registrar

FACULTY OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIST)

DEAN :  Prof. Ts. Dr. Lau Siong Hoe
DEPUTY DEANS : Ts. Dr. Siti Fatimah Abdul Razak
Prof. Ts. Dr. Ong Thian Song
Ts. Dr. Chong Siew Chin

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS (FCI)

DEAN : Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Junaidi Abdullah
DEPUTY DEANS : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Tek Yong
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chua Fang Fang
Ts. Dr. Ng Kok Why

FACULTY OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION (FAC)

DEAN : Dr. Mokhtarrudin Ahmad
DEPUTY DEANS : Ms. Suhana Mohamed Salleh
Dr. Kavitha Balakrishnan
Mr. Azham Md Jahid Shari @ Zahid

FACULTY OF LAW (FOL)

DEAN : Prof. Dr. Abdul Mohaimin Noordin Ayus
DEPUTY DEANS : Mr. Amir Nur Ikhwan Amernudin
Ms. Asmida Ahmad
Ms. Rebecca Mathan

FACULTY OF CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA (FCM)

DEAN : Ts. Dr. Lim Kok Yoong
DEPUTY DEANS : Ms. Nadia Mahmud
Dr. Vimala Perumal
Dr. Elyna Amir Sharji

FACULTY OF CINEMATIC ARTS (FCA)

DEAN : Ts. Shahfeeq Jibin
DEPUTY DEANS : Ts. Kan Lume
Dr. Tan Zi Hao
Mr. Furqaan Mohamad

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT (FOM)

DEAN : Ts. Dr. Low Jing Hong
DEPUTY DEANS : Dr. Hasni Mohd Hanafi @ Omar
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Booi Chen
Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun Sarwar

FACULTY OF BUSINESS (FOB)

DEAN : Dr. Siti Zakiah Melatu Samsi
DEPUTY DEANS : Dr. Hasmida Jamaluddin
Dr. Yeo Sook Fern
Dr. Afandi Yusof

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (FET)

DEAN : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ng Poh Kiat
DEPUTY DEANS : Dr. Yeo Boon Chin
Prof. Ir. Dr. Chan Yee Kit
Dr. Liew Kia Wai

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FOE)

DEAN : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ooi Chee Pun
DEPUTY DEANS : Dr. Tan Wooi Haw
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Yi Fei
Prof. Ir. Dr. Hezerul Abdul Karim

INSTITUTE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (IPS)

DEAN : Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Tee Connie
DEPUTY DEANS : Dr. Chong Choy Yoke
Ts. Dr. Khoh Wee How

 

STRATEGY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (SQA)

DIRECTOR : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Guan Gan
DEPUTY DIRECTORS : Dr. Arnifa Semawi @ Asmawi
Dr. Yvonne Lee Lean Ee

CENTRE FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND ACADEMIC INTELLIGENCE (LEARN)
[Formerly known as Centre for Lifelong Education And Learning Innovation]

DIRECTOR : Prof. Dr. Wong Chee Onn
DEPUTY DIRECTORS : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Lai Kuan
Dr. Yip Sook Chin

CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND EDUCATION CONTENT DEVELOPMENT (LEAD)

DIRECTOR : Dr. Tenku Putri Norishah Tenku Shariman
DEPUTY DIRECTOR : Ms. Farihan Abdullah @ Ja’afar

STUDENT LIFESTYLE AND EXPERIENCE (STYLE)
[Formerly known as STAD]

DIRECTOR : Ms. Sri Kusuma Wati Mohd Daud

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, CAREER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT (ACED)
[Formerly known as EDC]

DIRECTOR : Dr. Ong Jeen Wei
DEPUTY DIRECTORS : Mr. Quek Albert
Ms. Putri Syaidatul Akma Mohd Adzmi

LEARNING INSTITUTE FOR EMPOWERMENT(LIFE)

DIRECTOR : Dr. Ong Sue Lyn
DEPUTY DIRECTOR : Dr. Rohaidah Mashudi

STRATEGIC MARKETING DEPARTMENT (SMD)

DIRECTOR : Ts. Natalya Rudina Dato’ Shamsuar

STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSION (SRA)

DIRECTOR : Ms. Nalini Pragasam

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT (ICE)
[Formerly known as International Relations Unit (IRU)]

DIRECTOR : Dr. Abdul Aziz Ahmad
DEPUTY DIRECTOR : Dr. Roopesh Sitharan

TOUCHPOINT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (TMO)

DIRECTOR : Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Ervina Efzan Mhd Noor
DEPUTY DIRECTOR : Ts. Dr. R. Kanesaraj Ramasamy

YAYASAN UNIVERSITI MULTIMEDIA (YUM)

DIRECTOR : Mr. Izad Ismail

GOVERNMENT LIAISONS AND INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT (GLIE)
[Formerly known as ICEC and GREEN]

DIRECTOR / AGM : Datin Noorlindah Hassan
DEPUTY DIRECTORS : Prof. Ts. Dr. Ting Choo Yee
Dr. Cham Chin Leei

 

RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE (RMC)

DIRECTOR : Prof. Dr. Zulfadzli Yusoff
DEPUTY DIRECTORS : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Azlina Ab Aziz
Dr. Lee It Ee

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (TTO)

DIRECTOR : Dr. Olivia Tan Swee Leng
DEPUTY DIRECTORS : Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Ooi Shih Yin
Mr. Cheong Soon Nyean

 


MMU PRESS

DIRECTOR : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Siow Hooi