The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei Malaysia) celebrated 126 graduates from the second and third cohorts of the Digital Leadership Excellence (DLE) Programme.
The significant milestone, celebrated on May 11, 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, marked the successful completion of an intensive four-month journey for senior leaders across government, academia and industry.
Sixty senior leaders completed the programme in June, followed by a further 66 in October.
Together with the inaugural cohort in 2024, which produced 50 graduates, the programme has now trained a total of 176 digital leaders nationwide.
The fourth cohort is currently underway, while the fifth cohort is expected to conclude by the end of the year, bringing the programme closer to its target of training 300 digital leaders by 2026.
The programme focuses on applied leadership development, collaboration and immersive exposure to emerging technologies including 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, green technology and cybersecurity.
“At its core, digital transformation calls for leaders who can look beyond technology itself and focus on how it can solve real problems, strengthen organisations or institutions and improve lives. This is the purpose of the Digital Leadership Excellence Programme,” said Huawei Malaysia CEO Simon Sun.
The graduation ceremony saw the graduates received their scrolls from MCMC chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din and Sun.
Graduate Mohd Saiful Nizam Rahimi described DLE as an incredible opportunity to exchange ideas with industry peers, thought leaders and Huawei’s global experts.
“The discussions and case studies inspired me to think more strategically about how technology can be leveraged to drive meaningful impact in our organisations and ecosystems,” he said.
Another graduate Danny Chan Tzu Zhung said, “I shifted from passive supporter to active change-maker. DLE isn’t just a programme – it’s a movement uniting sectors to empower others.”
Graduates also completed capstone projects addressing national priorities such as education, healthcare, talent development, financial security, agriculture and social inclusion, reflecting the DLE Programme’s emphasis on practical, solution-oriented leadership.
The Digital Leadership Excellence (DLE) Programme was a direct response to Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for stronger digital leadership capabilities during the 2023 Malaysia ICT Summit hosted by Huawei Malaysia.
The initiative aims to address national priorities, such as education, healthcare and talent development, ensuring a resilient, inclusive and future-ready digital economy
The continued collaboration between MCMC and Huawei Malaysia through the DLE Programme reflects a shared commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders and supporting Malaysia’s long-term digital transformation agenda.
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