A key focus of this collaboration is the joint development and promotion of the Malaysia Fintech 2030 initiative, which aims to strengthen the industry’s talent pipeline and readiness for future growth. This initiative is aligned with Malaysia’s national development agenda, including the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (RMK13), both of which place strong emphasis on digital transformation and the development of a highly skilled workforce as critical drivers of economic growth.

Led by Chairman Datuk Dr Nora Manaf and CEO Professor Dr Colyn Gardner, Manaf Gardner Associates will work closely with FAOM, represented by President Anil Singh Gill, to identify capability gaps, co-develop relevant programmes and support fintech players at different stages of growth, from emerging startups to scaling companies and those preparing for listing.

Programme formats under this collaboration will include short masterclass workshops in Malaysia, international residential programmes at leading business schools, visiting faculty programmes, and modular learning pathways leading to university-issued certifications. These programmes will be HRD Corp claimable, enabling Malaysian corporates to utilise their training levies and broaden accessibility for FAOM members.

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