Kuala Lumpur, 15 October 2025 – Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, convened its AHIBS Advisory Council (AAC) Meeting 2025/II at AmBank Group Kuala Lumpur headquarters, with three Council members joining online. The hybrid format reflected the Council’s strong commitment to continued collaboration and collective stewardship of AHIBS’ strategic direction.
The AAC brings together leaders from industry, government, and academia to offer strategic insight, constructive critique, and forward-looking guidance. Their diverse perspectives help ensure AHIBS remains aligned with global business priorities and future-oriented educational practices.
Strategic Progress and Shared Focus
During the meeting, AHIBS provided updates on ongoing initiatives, including academic programme refinement, research visibility, industry collaboration development, and the strengthening of alumni networks. A key focus of the discussion centred on AHIBS’ ongoing journey toward AACSB accreditation, particularly the School’s progress in areas related to assurance of learning, faculty development, and responsible management education principles.
Council members affirmed the importance of aligning institutional transformation with both regional economic shifts and international business school standards. The conversation underscored shared priorities in:
- Enhancing academic quality and research depth
- Strengthening alumni engagement and lifelong professional connection
- Broadening industry linkages to support experiential learning and collaborative programmes
- Advancing continuous improvement efforts aligned with AACSB expectations
A Collective Commitment
The ability of members to participate both in person and virtually highlights a deep commitment to AHIBS’ mission. The meeting also reaffirmed AHIBS’ dedication to working in active partnership with the Council to address opportunities and emerging challenges in the business education landscape.
Statements from Leadership
“The Advisory Council serves as a valuable strategic compass for AHIBS. The collective experience and guidance shared during AAC Meeting 2025/II are instrumental in shaping our forward direction, particularly as we advance through our AACSB accreditation journey”
— Dean, AHIBS
Next Steps
The Council endorsed AHIBS’ continued progress and encouraged sustained focus on:
- Advancing AACSB accreditation milestone activities
- Enhancing research collaborations and thought-leadership visibility
- Deepening ongoing engagement with alumni as partners, mentors, and contributors to the AHIBS community
The upcoming AAC meeting will further review progress and refine strategic focus areas.
