Datuk PROFESOR DR. AZLINDA AZMAN

Datuk Profesor Dr. Azlinda Azman was appointed on 1 November 2024 as a Board Member of Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC). She is the Director General of Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education and previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) and Dean at Universiti Sains Malaysia. With a PhD in Clinical Social Work from New York University, she has an extensive background in academia, social work, and public policy. Dr. Azlinda has contributed significantly to national and international platforms, including leadership roles in the Malaysian Association of Social Workers, International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), and advisory roles with UNICEF and various Malaysian ministries. She also serves on the boards of UiTM, UKM, MQA, and several foundations. Her achievements have been recognised with prestigious awards such as the Panglima Jasa Negara (P.J.N) in 2024, Asia HRD Award in 2023, and the IKON Kerja Sosial award in 2021.