SIBU: The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) has officially accepted Prof Is (Incorporated Surveyor) Dr Tunza Mohd Riduan as a Fellow of the institute, allowing him to use the post-nominal abbreviation FMIM, which denotes the highest membership grade of the professional body.
Prof Tunza said the recognition is not only a great honour but also an encouragement for him to continue contributing to the development of leadership and human capital in the country.
“The recognition as a FMIM is a great honour and at the same time, a responsibility for me to continue contributing to the development of leadership and human capital of the country.”
The recognition was finalised under the official seal of MIM through a certificate signed by MIM chairman Datuk Zainal Amanshah Zainal Arshad and chief executive officer Kabenesh Eliathamby on Jan 28.
Prof Tunza, a Sarawakian currently based in Kuala Lumpur, is known as an active figure in the field of management and development, including efforts to strengthen human capital development (HCD) at national and international levels.
According to him, human capital development needs to be further strengthened as it forms an important foundation for economic progress and the well-being of society.
“I have always believed that true knowledge cannot be bought, but rather acquired through effort, life experience and determination to continue learning.”
He also stressed the importance of giving a second chance to individuals seeking to improve their lives, particularly through rehabilitation programmes in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah.
He said effective rehabilitation efforts require a combination of technical skills training and character building, as well as close cooperation between government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Prof Tunza also noted that the hybrid work model has the potential to increase productivity in the digital age if managed with leadership based on empathy and trust.
“Society also needs to give a second chance to individuals who want to improve their lives because the rehabilitation process requires support from the government, NGOs and the community.”
Apart from that, he is also active in community service and social activism, emphasising that effective leadership can strengthen economic competitiveness through an entrepreneurial spirit.
Prof Tunza also serves on the Political, Economic and Social Advisory Panel for the Malaysian government, which allows him to contribute views on the formation of national development policies and strategies.
Throughout his career, he has served as an academic, lecturer, speaker and researcher in an effort to bridge the gap between the academic world and practical applications.
The recognition as a FMIM acknowledges his expertise in corporate training and talent development, while supporting efforts to produce ethical and competitive leaders capable of facing future challenges.
