Swinburne Sarawak Academic Graduates from Prestigious Malaysia-UK Leadership Program
Dr. Jee Teck Weng, a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Business, Design and Arts at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, has graduated from the Professional Certificate in Contemporary Leadership (PCCL) program at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education (MIHE) in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. This milestone reflects an emphasis on enhancing faculty competencies and leadership skills in accordance with international educational standards.
Program Overview
Dr. Jee was among 29 participants, including senior executives, corporate and community leaders, civil servants, and academics from Malaysia and the surrounding region. The PCCL program, which lasted three months and concluded with a week-long residency in the UK from November 24 to 30, 2025, emphasized advanced leadership practices, reflective learning, and global engagement, featuring academic visits to the University of Oxford and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
Initiative Background
The PCCL initiative, developed by the Malaysian Research and Education Foundation (MyREF) in partnership with MIHE and the Institute of Management Sarawak (MASA), seeks to nurture ethical and transformational leadership by merging universal moral values with current leadership methodologies.
Impact on Leadership Perspective
Dr. Jee remarked that the program has significantly influenced his perspectives on education and leadership. He noted its role in promoting an inclusive leadership approach and facilitating connections between Malaysia and the UK. He emphasized that leadership involves serving others, providing a platform for diverse voices, and ensuring individuals feel appreciated and involved.
Enhancements in Communication
Additionally, Dr. Jee indicated that the PCCL program has improved his interactions with students, colleagues, and research partners, particularly regarding reflective dialogue and ethical reasoning within educational frameworks.
Future Collaborations
Looking ahead, the program has laid the groundwork for further collaborations. Ongoing initiatives led by MyREF, MASA, and the upcoming Institute of Contemporary Leadership are set to include youth leadership and entrepreneurship programs, industry-university training modules, and international leadership exchanges.
Diverse Participant Cohort
The participant cohort represented a wide array of sectors, including governmental bodies, educational institutions like Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and Universiti Putra Malaysia, and industries ranging from engineering to humanitarian services. The inclusion of international participants from the Philippines contributed to the program’s global perspective.
Conclusion
Dr. Jee concluded that the ongoing training in ethical, globally conscious, and socially responsible leadership is essential for developing a future generation of capable leaders. This achievement highlights Swinburne Sarawak’s commitment to leadership development and fostering connections with international academic institutions.
Original source: Swinburne University of Technology.
