The challenges of the 21st century demand extraordinary leaders. Despite excellence in respective leaders’ sector, synergy among leaders from Government, Political and Corporate remain perhaps the nation's most under-utilized resource. In view of the new era of the nation following the government new leadership under Prime Minister, YAB. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak who initiated the 1Malaysia concept that emphasis on "People First, Performance Now", the time is right for new and innovative initiatives that instil and foster closer relationship and cooperation among Malaysia Leaders.
Further to the successful publication of the 1st edition of “The Book of Malaysia Leaders” which was launched by our 5th Prime Minister, YAB Tun Abdullah Bin Haji Ahmad Badawi on 24th July 2008, it conferred us with a continuous mandate to enhance leadership cooperation and networking opportunities among Malaysia Leaders via the implementation of the Malaysia Leaders National Leadership Program which includes the 2nd edition of “The Book of Malaysia Leaders” and “Malaysia Leaders’ Gala Dinner 2010”, of which it commits and makes efforts to develop leadership that will serve the country well, come 2020 and indeed beyond.
With the vision to enhance synergy and as recognition for leaders who contribute towards the nation-building, this national leadership program will function as an authoritative channel and interactive platform for leadership development towards embracing a culture of high performance. It has received unanimous support and endorsement from the Prime Minister Office.
In achieving these objectives, herein are various ways in which you can become more involved with these activities which mission is to improve the quality of Malaysia leaders by promoting effective and harmonious interactive among leaders while honouring and paying tribute to our remarkable Malaysia Leaders from the Government, Political and Corporate for their vision, dynamism and leadership that have contributed immensely to the growth and success of our nation.
This national leadership program aspires to play a leadership role and extend its full effort, care and Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) towards the well-being and development of our nation, that’s 1Malaysia.
Let join the ranks of many of the leading corporations in the Malaysia, to inspire leaders to make a meaningful difference in government, education, business and society as well as continue to find means to support the nation mission towards achieving developed country status in the new era of globalisation and liberalisation.
In celebrating the leadership in Malaysia, this book is dedicated as an authoritative publication that disseminate and consolidate the biography of leaders from government, political and corporate sector who have contributed towards the nation-building, it also function as recognition and appreciation of the accomplishment, contribution, sacrifice and achievement made by our leaders. And through the highlight of our leaders’ dynamic and charismatic leadership, it will instil positive inspiration, meaningful motivation and inspiring guidance for our younger generation to learn while fostering all Malaysia Leaders to come together, to combine our resources, to overcome imbalances, to strengthen cohesion and to compete as one dream, one people and one nation >> strive towards 1Malaysia.
"To recognise and establish a comprehensive representation of the leaders in Malaysia, leaders with personalities that have entered the consciousness of the public at large and may come from diverse range of political, public and private sector that fuel the Malaysian life."
"To produce a write up on the human side behind the enigmatic names of those leaders that commonly carries the indefinable leadership qualities that stand them head and shoulders above the rest."
The objectives of this immense project is to produce a niche in the knowledge market by providing a valuable and comprehensive compilation of Malaysia leaders that display the best of those who lead the nation-building, and those who comprise the decision-making machinery that drives Malaysia progress and harmony. It comprises leaders from the highest executive power in the country, to notable top management in the public sector, and influential figure from political arena as well as business icons in the corporate community.
The book of Malaysia Leaders celebrates a select group of people in politic, government and the corporate sector who have led with distinction. The lessons drawn and the inspiration derived from such a compilation as this one can be especially important to the younger generation of Malaysians.
The Prime Minister of Malaysia
The book of Malaysia Leaders provides us with the opportunity to appreciate and recognize the accomplishment, contribution, sacrifice and achievement made by our leaders in building our nation. This book complements the efforts of Malaysia Government in promoting greater awareness on Malaysian leaders.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
I also believe that with these comprehensive and updated contact details of our Ministries, government departments, agencies as well as the political parties in The book of Malaysia Leaders can further improve transparency and the public delivery system.
Minister of Information, Communication and Culture
I believe this valuable and comprehensive compilation of biography and success story our leaders who lead the nation-building can gaze our younger generation into their future and set dreams and aspirations, as well as further propel us forward, create added value, foster innovation and generate knowledge among all Malaysian.
Minister in the Prime Minister Department
