Limkokwing helps to build vital network linking Malaysia with other nations
KUCHING: As the new Malaysia gears up to face a challenging future, stalwart citizens such as Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Limkokwing providethenecessary bridge for the country to rebuild and reposition itself within the global economy.
A press release said his involvement in the development of human capital, and therefore, the economic progress of many countries has already built the vital network for Malaysia to connect its new leadership to the global community, especially of the developing world.
In reflecting upon his journey you can see that he has changed the perspectives of many governments as well as the global academic community to re-think education as it was being practised worldwide.
He set up campuses in countries no one thought of being involved in like Cambodia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and Sierra Leone among others.
The one in the heart of London awoke the British to the paradigm shift taking place in education.
Unesco and the World Bank began to take an interest in Limkokwing’s revolutionary views on education.
Views that energised the governments in Africa and Asia and with his involvement, their education systems began moving industry into new directions in these countries.
Carrying the Malaysian flag into new countries in 2019
More developing country governments are seeking Limkokwing University’s collaboration to build their human capital with the right mix of skills.
Next year will see the university expanding into Namibia, Uganda, Nigeria and Rwanda. In the meantime negotiations have begun with Pakistan to set up a campus in Islamabad following Limkokwing’s meeting with Prime Minister H.E. Imran Khan recently in Kuala Lumpur.
Building human capacity for the world
Limkokwing has been providing vital creative human capital for industry from the time he established his university in 1991.Thousands of Limkokwing graduates today hold key positions in industries.
They bridge the digital knowledge divide providing content that opens opportunities for new sources of wealth generation.
Preparing nations for transition into creative economy
Through his Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, he is involved in a unique collaboration with industry and government to prepare developing countries for transformation into digital economy.
Innovative programmes introduced by the university build much-needed skills in new media that deepen these countries’ involvement in digitally- driven industries that today are key to their leap into a new future.
Most globally honoured Malaysian for innovation in education
In recognition of his pioneering spirit and commitment to human advancement, Limkokwing has been conferred numerous awards for his exemplary leadership in global education.
The awards have been many, the latest being Legend in Innovation given by the US-based World Confederation of Businesses.
Other notable awards include Commonwealth Champion awarded by the Commonwealth of Nations and The Salver of Honour Award by the United Nations.
He continues to play a very active role in TVET and has been appointed the first International President of TVET UK by the TVET UK Council.
The International Vocational Education and Training Association ( IVETA), UK recognised his initiatives with an award for Global TVET Leadership for Economic Transformation.
Academic & Skills International Qualifications (ASIQUAL) of UK awarded him Global Leadership for TVET Excellence while the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities honoured him with the Outstanding Leadership in International TVET Education award.