Malaysia

About Our Work in Malaysia

In Malaysia, we promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth through the development of a highly skilled workforce, focusing on the digital skills and experience that women and girls need to succeed. We conduct research and engage policymakers to advance Malaysia’s environment agenda and support decision-making regarding its care economy. At the regional level, our Malaysia office coordinates several multicountry digital upskilling initiatives.

Contact Information

Robin Bush

Country Representative, Malaysia

Address and Contact

The Gardens South Tower Suite 13.05
Level 13
Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 59200

[email protected]

+60 (3) 2282-0385

What We Do

Accessing the Digital Economy

As an advanced middle-income country, Malaysia requires a highly skilled and resilient workforce.

Covid-19 badly impacted Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises, many of which are led by women. The Foundation provides training, mentoring, and skill-building to enable them to move their small businesses online, attend entrepreneurship workshops, access careers in tech, and upgrade their digital literacy.

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Improving TVET to support sustainable growth

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays an important role in bolstering Malaysia’s human capital towards a more inclusive and innovation-driven economy.

Recognition of its transformational potential has spurred increased support by the government for TVET. With eleven ministries, hundreds of training providers, and thousands of industry partners involved, the Malaysian TVET system is particularly complex. Coordination between stakeholders is pivotal in achieving the synergies required for an efficient TVET system that produces graduates who are qualified to take on roles within industries that will drive Malaysia’s sustainable growth.

The Foundation conducted an in-depth study on the Malaysian TVET landscape to gain deeper insights on the challenges and opportunities within the context of governance, industry, quality assurance, funding, and branding. Our research includes key recommendations for improving the TVET ecosystem in Malaysia.

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Recent Publications

APAC Cybersecurity Fund Overview

Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, has provided $15M to The Asia Foundation to launch the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in partnership with CyberPeace Institute and Global Cyber Alliance to bolster the cyber…

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Staff in Malaysia

Mission-driven and multidisciplinary, our staff bring a broad range of talents and backgrounds to their work every day.

  • Ahmad Ikram Bin Abdullah

    Ahmad Ikram Bin Abdullah

    Senior Policy Advisor, Malaysia

  • Anith Simaa Binti Karim

    Anith Simaa Binti Karim

    Accounts and Finance Officer, Malaysia

  • Anthea Mulakala

    Anthea Mulakala

    Senior Director, International Development Cooperation

  • Hannah Najar

    Hannah Najar

    Regional Program Manager, Go Digital ASEAN

  • K. Shan

    K. Shan

    Program Manager, Malaysia

  • Li Yang Lau

    Li Yang Lau

    Program Officer, Malaysia

  • Mazreen Nordin

    Mazreen Nordin

    Program Administration Officer, Malaysia

  • Norhudayati Mustapha

    Norhudayati Mustapha

    Director, Finance and Grants, Malaysia

  • Robin Bush

    Robin Bush

    Country Representative, Malaysia

  • Sharifah Shahirah Idid

    Sharifah Shahirah Idid

    Program Manager, Malaysia

  • Tengku Nur Qistina

    Tengku Nur Qistina

    Program Officer, Policy, Malaysia

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