Congratulations to Faculty of Management for winning the prestigious 2023 Outstanding Faculty Research Award in the social science category!

Ms. Celestie Liew Huey Yin, our Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) student of the Faculty of Management (FOM), has been awarded the National Accounting Student Excellence Award (NASEA; formerly known as Best Accounting Student Award) for 2022 by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) at the MIA International Accountants Conference (MIAC) 2023.

The event was held at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, recently. The award acknowledges the outstanding Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) students of universities recognised by MIA under Part I of the First Schedule of the Accountants Act 1967. Celestie was chosen as one of the 17 recipients due to her exceptional performance in both academics and extracurricular activities, along with her applaudable personal attributes.

Celestie previously served as the President of the MMU CPA Australia Ambassadors (MCSC) and played a significant role in various accounting field activities and professional qualifications at MMU and the national level. She received a plaque, a certificate of merit, cash prize sponsored by MIA, and special fee waivers. The award was presented by Ms Asmaa Resmouki, the honourable IFAC President, Datuk Bazlan Osman, MIA President, and Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman Wan Razak, MIA CEO. Celestie also had the opportunity to connect with each of them during the Networking Session.

Congratulations and all the best in your future endeavours!

Nur Akma Nazihah Shahnaz Akhtar, our student from the Faculty of Management (FOM) was selected to represent Malaysia and 91ºÚÁÏ (MMU) as a youth delegate at the International Volunteer Cooperation Organisation (IVCO) 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, recently. Hosted by Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS), a total of 150 delegates from 53 countries and various organisations convened to explore the future of youth involvement in empowering volunteerism.

 The event was officiated by YB Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, the Minister of National Unity and it was also graced by the presence of His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, The Crown Prince of Perlis, who delivered the opening keynote on the first day. With the theme ‘A New Generation of Volunteers as Changemakers,’ the four-day event served as a global platform for collaboration and dialogue on the impactful role of youth in volunteer efforts.

 The conference covered diverse topics, including retaining volunteers, diversifying funds for volunteer projects, decolonizing power, voluntourism, integrating AI into project execution, climate change action, and the highlight-KL Call to Action, emphasizing empowering youth and holding them accountable. These discussions culminated in a policy crafting session during the conference’s final day in October 2023. Her participation was supported by Student Lifestyle and Experience (STyLE) and Social Engagement, Responsibility & Volunteerism (SERVe).

Well done!

Mr. Max Wong Wai Khuen, a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) postgraduate student at the Faculty of Management (FOM) presented his research findings at the recently concluded IAFOR Global Innovation and Value Summit 2023 (GIVS2023) on 17 November 2023. The programme was jointly organised by the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)- Integration Research and Education Center at Osaka University and the Value Research Center of Doshisha University, Japan.

From April to July 2023, Mr. Max collaborated with Professor Philip Sugai from Doshisha University in Kyoto to develop an innovative corporate ESG measurement methodology during his research attachment. This research attachment is a pivotal part of his DBA thesis focusing on ESG development in Malaysia. This significant partnership marks a notable milestone between MMU in Malaysia and Doshisha University in Japan. Both universities hold the distinction of being among the oldest private educational institutions in their respective countries to engage in such academic collaborations.

Under the guidance of his FOM supervisors, Dr. Teh Boon Heng and Associate Professor Dr. Tan Siow Hooi, Max Wong successfully demonstrated his newly developed value creation measurement tool, allowing stakeholders to assess how much value an organisation creates for its stakeholders based on available sustainability reports. This development also served as a stepping stone for other researchers to explore the creation of an AI scoring model (using AI to measure ESG performance) and impact-weighted accounting (the creation of financial accounts that reflect a company’s ESG performance).

Congratulations, Mr. Max Wong Wai Khuen!