KUALA LUMPUR, 10 June 2026 - Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) had the honour of hosting a Distinguished Lecture by MARA Council Member and Former Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, YBhg. Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim, titled “Building Future-Ready Graduates: Leadership, Financial Wisdom and Career Success in a Changing Economy.”

Held at the Bestari Lecture Hall, UniKL City Campus, the lecture provided valuable insights into the importance of leadership, financial literacy and career readiness in navigating today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. Drawing from his extensive experience in the financial sector, Tan Sri Muhammad highlighted the key qualities graduates need to remain relevant, resilient and competitive in the workforce of the future.

The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer segment, offering participants the opportunity to gain deeper insights into economic trends, professional growth, and lifelong learning. The lecture served as an inspiring platform for equipping students with the knowledge, mindset, and adaptability required to thrive in an increasingly dynamic world.

Also present were Senior Director of Investment Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Dr. Azmi Amat Murjan; Director of Investment and Subsidiary Development MARA, Encik Abdul Wahab Mustaffa; Director of Group Corporate Planning & Communications, MARA Corporation (MARA Corp), Dato' Amir Azhar Ibrahim; as well as MARA and MARA Corp Senior Leadership, UniKL staff and students.