Mohd Hassanal Bolqiah
CEO
Mohd Hassanal Bolqiah possesses over a decade of experience in the journalism and media industry. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language Studies from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Master’s in Arts in Media and Information Warfare Studies from Universiti Teknologi MARA.
With a diverse career path, he has served as a Press Secretary to the 10th Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia and former ministers of Youth and Sports and Economic Affairs. He has also held key roles within the media landscape, including editor of publications at Media Works Sdn Bhd and news anchor/journalist at Astro AWANI.
During his tenure at the International Institute of Public Policy and Management (INPUMA), University of Malaya, he led peace-building initiatives with participation from Sudan, Iraq, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries. His engagement extends beyond peace-building efforts to include active involvement in local political matters and addressing regional and global humanitarian concerns.
With a combination of skills, including journalistic expertise, news anchoring abilities, and strategic communications proficiency, his comprehensive understanding of media dynamics, crisis communications management, and organisational leadership has been honed through years of hands-on experience.