EDLP Appreciation Dinner 2025 Celebrates Leadership, Collaboration and Malaysia’s Digital Transformation Drive

PUTRAJAYA, 8 December 2025 – The Executive Digital Leadership Programme (EDLP) Appreciation Dinner 2025 brought together more than 300 public and private sector digital leaders at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel on 5 December to celebrate the growing community of EDLP alumni and their role in advancing Malaysia’s digital transformation agenda.

Developed by the Ministry of Digital through MyDIGITAL Corporation, in partnership with the Asia School of Business (ASB) with faculty input from MIT Sloan, EDLP was designed to build a pipeline of forward-looking leaders capable of navigating, influencing and accelerating national digital transformation. Through rigorous academic modules, industry immersion, hands-on sessions and real transformation projects, the programme has equipped senior leaders with the frameworks and mindsets needed to drive digital outcomes across their organisations.

Leadership Underscores EDLP’s Impact

In his welcome remarks, Mr. Adrian Marcellus, Chief Executive Officer of MyDIGITAL Corporation, congratulated the esteemed EDLP alumni for their commitment to digital leadership and extended his sincere thanks to all technology and industry partners for their invaluable collaboration and support.

Meanwhile YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar, Secretary General of Ministry of Digital, stressed in his keynote address about the importance of strong digital leadership, especially now as Malaysia enters Phase 3 of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB), centred on AI adoption, GovTech modernisation, secure digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity and data-driven transformation.

He highlighted EDLP’s placement within the senior leadership tier of the forthcoming National Digital Talent Framework and encouraged alumni to refine their digital roadmaps, deepen collaboration and champion innovation within their organisations. The Secretary General concluded his remarks by specifically thanking the partners for their ongoing support, noting their essential role in the EDLP’s success.

Together, their messages underscored EDLP’s role in shaping leaders who can drive meaningful transformation and advance Malaysia’s digital ambitions.

Launch of the EDL Alumni Engagement Portal – Executive Digital Leaders’ NEXUS

The highlight of the evening was the launch of the EDL Alumni Engagement Portal, officiated by YBhg. Tuan Fabian Bigar. Known as the Executive Digital Leaders’ NEXUS, the platform will serve as a long-term catalyst for collaboration, networking and knowledge-sharing among alumni across ministries, agencies, industry and academia.

A Celebration of Community and Collaboration

Throughout the night, guests enjoyed a vibrant lineup of activities including:

• An EDLP Journey Video featuring highlights from Cohorts 6–10
• Digital Roadmap Presentations by three EDLP participants
• A mesmerising live performance by singer-songwriter Naqiu

The EDLP Appreciation Dinner 2025 reaffirmed the importance of visionary and collaborative digital leadership as Malaysia accelerates the implementation of national digital initiatives. The Ministry of Digital and MyDIGITAL Corporation would also like to express their appreciation to the ASB and EDLP’s technology partners—including Microsoft, AWS, IBM, Shopee, Cisco, Code Campus and ChamRun Digital—for enriching the programme with global insights and practical industry exposure.