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Perdana Leadership Foundation Visit us at http://www.perdana.org.my We operate a Library that is open five days a week, from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Perdana Leadership Foundation (200301002222) is a non-profit, independent research and archive institution dedicated to preserving, researching & disseminating materials by and on the past Prime Ministers of Malaysia. We are a non-profit independent organisation that collects, researches and disseminates materials related to the former Prime Ministers of Malaysia.

📢 PERDANA DISCOURSE SERIES 26 IS HERE!How do we uphold the Constitution in a changing Malaysia? What challenges lie ahe...
19/10/2026

📢 PERDANA DISCOURSE SERIES 26 IS HERE!

How do we uphold the Constitution in a changing Malaysia? What challenges lie ahead, and what opportunities can we seize to strengthen its role in shaping our nation's future?

Join us for the 26th Perdana Discourse Series: Upholding the Constitution: Challenges and Opportunities, featuring a keynote address by Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi, Emeritus Prof (UiTM), Former Holder of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Chair (UM), Former Holder of Tun Hussein Onn Chair (ISIS Malaysia), and Former Member of the Judicial Appointments Commission. With 48 years of experience teaching law at Malaysian universities, he is a renowned constitutional law expert and the author of ten books, including Document of Destiny: The Constitution of the Federation of Malaysia and Our Constitution. He has also served on the Judicial Appointments Commission and contributed to national-level institutional and constitutional reform initiatives.

📅 Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Venue: Perdana Leadership Foundation, Putrajaya
📝 Registration: Scan the QR code on the poster or register via the link: https://bit.ly/perdana-discourse-26

We look forward to welcoming you!

📢 IT’S BACK!The 26th Perdana Discourse Series is coming this November.A new topic. A distinguished keynote speaker. An e...
16/10/2026

📢 IT’S BACK!

The 26th Perdana Discourse Series is coming this November.

A new topic. A distinguished keynote speaker. An exciting panel of speakers.

This year, we’re bringing fresh perspectives to the table for another thought-provoking conversation on an issue that matters to every Malaysian.

Any guesses what we’ll be discussing this year?

Stay tuned for more details next week!

PLF MERDEKA EXHIBITION COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🇲🇾📰 CRAFT YOUR HEADLINETop 5 Winners:1. Yap Yun Xing2. Balqis3. Si...
16/10/2026

PLF MERDEKA EXHIBITION COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 🇲🇾

📰 CRAFT YOUR HEADLINE
Top 5 Winners:
1. Yap Yun Xing
2. Balqis
3. Siti Nur Athirah binti Rosli
4. Zuraida binti Hussin
5. Nur Mahirah Waffa binti Zulkarnain Waffa

🎨 MERDEKA COLOURING
Top 10 Winners:
1. Ainur Medina binti Aizuddin
2. Imani Aisyah Mohd Izham
3. Sofia Hannani
4. Saif Haydi
5. Aisyah Nur Rabieka
6. Nur Umaira Dalisa binti Muhamad Alhafiz
7. Hasya Saafiya
8. Izzara Aleesya bt Mohd Ezham
9. Ellie Eiman Mohammad Umair
10.Nur Zuyyin Sofea

🎉 Congratulations to all our winners!

Winners may collect their prizes at the PLF Library Counter. For enquiries, please contact Mr Roymax Sebastian at 03-8885 8961.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Merdeka Exhibition activities and made them a success!

We hope to see you again in the next Merdeka Exhibition!

Organisational Transformation in the Age of AIFuture-Ready Leadership Starts Here.As artificial intelligence continues t...
15/10/2026

Organisational Transformation in the Age of AI
Future-Ready Leadership Starts Here.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the business landscape, organisations must evolve their strategies, capabilities, and leadership approaches to remain competitive and future-ready.

The Perdana Leadership Foundation × INSEAD Executive Education Senior Leaders Development Programme is an exclusive executive leadership experience designed to equip senior leaders with the strategic insights and leadership capabilities required to navigate organisational transformation in the age of AI.

Taking place from 1–3 December 2026 at The Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort, Bukit Tinggi, this immersive programme offers a valuable opportunity for senior executives to step away from day-to-day operational demands, reassess strategic priorities, and explore new approaches to leadership in an increasingly AI-driven business environment.

Facilitated by experts from INSEAD, participants will gain perspectives on harnessing AI to drive organisational transformation while reinforcing the core principles of effective leadership: sound judgment, accountability, purpose-driven decision-making, and human connection.

Programme Highlights
- The Power of Transformation: What Drove You Up Can Bring You Down
- Profiling for Influence & Change
- AI: From Individual Productivity to Business Transformation
- Redesigning Organisations for the Age of AI
- Teh Tarik Chat with a Malaysian Business Leader

Designed to strengthen strategic foresight and leadership effectiveness, this programme empowers leaders to translate emerging technological opportunities into sustainable organisational value while positioning their organisations for long-term success.

Early Bird Registration: Register by 30 October 2026 to enjoy exclusive early bird rates. Limited seats are available.

Programme Investment is 100% HRD Corp-claimable, subject to applicable eligibility and claim requirements.

For more information and to register:
📞 Contact Us
- Ms. Maizatul: 03-8885 8965
- Ms. Humaira: 03-8885 8960

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.perdana.org.my/leadersprogramme

On 13 October 2026, the Perdana Leadership Foundation held a Majlis Tahlil in memory of the late Tun Dr Hasmah Hj Mohd A...
14/10/2026

On 13 October 2026, the Perdana Leadership Foundation held a Majlis Tahlil in memory of the late Tun Dr Hasmah Hj Mohd Ali, bringing together family and friends, guests, and members of the PLF community for an afternoon of prayers and remembrance.

The gathering provided an opportunity to come together in prayer, honour her memory and reflect on the life of a remarkable woman whose kindness, warmth and dedication to serving others touched the lives of many.

We were also honoured by the presence of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, accompanied by his children, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Tan Sri Mirzan Mahathir, Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir and Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, alongside our Chairman, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, and members of PLF Trustees, as we came together to offer our prayers for the late Tun Hasmah.

May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings, accept her good deeds and grant her the highest place in Jannah. May her lifelong contributions to the nation and the kindness she extended to all who knew her continue to be a source of amal jariah for Tun Hasmah.

Al-Fatihah.

A Beloved Familiar Presence at PLF Over the years, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali was a familiar and cherished presence at the P...
12/10/2026

A Beloved Familiar Presence at PLF

Over the years, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali was a familiar and cherished presence at the Perdana Leadership Foundation, as she graced our programmes or attended to her own engagements at PLF. Every encounter with her on these occasions felt personal and special.

Some of these encounters were captured in photographs, which have since become part of PLF’s archives, preserving her connection with the Foundation over the years. As we revisit these photographs, we remember not only the occasions they document, but also the warmth, wit, and grace that Tun Hasmah brought with her wherever she went.

Read more about her remarkable life: bit.ly/TunHasmahBio

May Allah SWT place Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali among the righteous and bless her with the highest place in Jannah. May she inspire us all to live with grace and to make the world a better and kinder place.

Al-Fatihah.

TUN DR HASMAH'S FLOWERS Grace and Elegance Eternalised through Flowers Allahyarhamah Tun Dr Hasmah Hj Mohd Ali loved flo...
08/10/2026

TUN DR HASMAH'S FLOWERS
Grace and Elegance Eternalised through Flowers

Allahyarhamah Tun Dr Hasmah Hj Mohd Ali loved flowers and nature. It is fitting, then, that her name lives on in bloom: orchids and hibiscus have been cultivated and named in her honour; each one a quiet tribute to a woman whose presence touched countless lives.

In 1984, the UK Royal Horticultural Society cultivated the Papilionanda Doctor Siti Hasmah orchid, honouring a pioneering female physician whose dedication to medicine helped bring healthcare and vaccinations within reach of mothers and children across Malaysia.

Almost two decades later, in 2000, her name was carried by two beautiful hibiscus variants developed by the Malaysian Nuclear Agency; Siti Hasmah RedShine and Siti Hasmah PinkBeauty. The two variants were created as part of research into the use of mutagenesis to alter or bring about new characteristics in plants.

Then in 2004, the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) cultivated the Aranda Doctor Siti Hasmah, a gesture of appreciation for her encouragement and support of orchid research in Malaysia.

In 2018, another orchid carried her name from across the Straits of Johor. The Singapore Botanic Gardens cultivated a new mutation of the Dendrobium Orchid, naming it Dendrobium Mahathir Siti Hasmah. It was presented to Tun Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Hasmah by Singapore’s then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as a gesture of friendship and enduring goodwill between the two neighbouring nations.

There is something especially poignant about the flowers named after Allahyarhamah Tun Dr Hasmah. They reflect the qualities she herself embodied: grace without grandeur, quiet beauty, and effortless elegance.

For many years, she was the steady presence beside Tun Dr Mahathir. Yet her own journey and contributions stand beautifully on their own: as a physician, a mother, a humanitarian, and a woman who gave so much of herself to the people of Malaysia.

Perhaps that is why flowers are such a fitting tribute to her. They bloom without fanfare, bringing beauty and joy into the lives around them, and leave something behind even after their season has passed.

These flowers remind us of a life lived with purpose, compassion, and a committment to service, and of a woman whose presence, like a beautiful garden, will continue to bloom in the hearts of those who remember her.

Al-Fatihah.



To read more about Tun Dr Hasmah, visit our website: https://bit.ly/TunHasmahBio

PLF-INSEAD Senior Leaders Programme: An Immersive Learning ExperienceLast year, thirty-odd leaders from 19 organisations...
08/10/2026

PLF-INSEAD Senior Leaders Programme: An Immersive Learning Experience

Last year, thirty-odd leaders from 19 organisations learned about Wise Power, the ability to master the deeper dynamics – not just the surface phenomena – affecting the world, an organisation, a team, an individual, guided by Prof Marc le Menestrel of INSEAD, at PLF’s Senior Leaders Retreat Programme. The two-day programme tested participants’ assumptions about the business world and about ethics through thought-provoking questions and discussions, all leading to strengthening and clarifying their leadership purpose and mission. This year, we are inviting you to gain a new and deeper perspective on Strategic Leadership and The Future of Organisations with two INSEAD faculty members, Prof Laszlo Tsonio Avramov and Prof Phanish Puranam who will explore with you the principles and strategies of successful business transformation and how you can redesign your organisation to make the most of both human and machine intelligence.

The three-day retreat for senior business leaders is fully HRDC-claimable and will take place at The Chateau Spa & Wellness Resort, Bukit Tinggi, from 1 to 3 December 2026.

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from ground-breaking research and industry practice. Click here to learn more: https://www.perdana.org.my/leadersprogramme/

Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali — A Champion for Public Health For Tun Dr Hasmah binti Mohd Ali, becoming a doctor was more than ...
05/10/2026

Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali — A Champion for Public Health

For Tun Dr Hasmah binti Mohd Ali, becoming a doctor was more than a profession; it was a calling to care for people, protect lives, and serve communities. As one of the earliest Malay women to enter the medical profession (she was the only Malay woman in her batch at King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore), her work brought her close to the needs of mothers and children, particularly in rural communities.

In 1965, ten years after her graduation, Tun Dr Hasmah became the first woman Medical Officer in the Maternal and Child Health Department, and in 1974, the first woman State Maternal and Child Health Officer in Kedah. Her work centred not only on treating illness, but also on health education, immunisation, maternal care, and the wellbeing of families.

Tun Dr Hasmah’s concern for health and wellbeing did not end with the treatment of illness. Over the years, her understanding of public health grew to encompass the wider social challenges that could threaten the wellbeing of families and communities. Among these was the growing danger of drug abuse, particularly to young people.

As President of BAKTI (Badan Amal dan Kebajikan Tenaga Isteri-Isteri), she took an active role in educating young people about the dangers of drug abuse. Her concern was not limited to treating addiction after it occurred; she advocated for prevention, parental involvement and community responsibility, recognising that protecting young people required families, voluntary organisations, the media and society to work together.

This commitment took her to Washington, D.C., in April 1985, when she accepted an invitation from U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan to attend the First Ladies’ Conference on Drug Abuse. In her statement at the conference, Tun Dr Hasmah described drug abuse as one of Malaysia’s most serious problems and highlighted the particular vulnerability of young people. She called for a stronger parents’ movement, cooperation among voluntary organisations, a positive role for the mass media, and greater involvement from society as a whole.

The meeting with Nancy Reagan was more than a diplomatic engagement. It became part of a wider exchange of ideas on drug prevention and public awareness. The partnership continued when Nancy Reagan visited Malaysia in May 1986 as part of her international anti-drug campaign. Tun Dr Hasmah welcomed her and spoke of the importance of moving beyond enforcement towards prevention, particularly protecting schoolchildren and young people from the lure of drugs.

Her advocacy also extended internationally. In 1987, she represented Malaysia at the International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Vienna, continuing to place Malaysia’s experience and concerns within the international conversation on drug prevention.

For Tun Dr Hasmah, public health was ultimately about protecting lives before illness or harm took hold — through education, prevention, stronger families, and healthier communities. Her work demonstrates how a physician’s commitment to health can extend far beyond the clinic, reaching communities, institutions, and international platforms.

From caring for mothers and children to championing healthy drug-free youth, Tun Dr Hasmah’s legacy is one of service and of a lifelong belief that a healthier society begins with education and awareness.

Read more about her remarkable life: bit.ly/TunHasmahBio

Photo Credits:
My Name is Hasmah: Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali
Siti Hasmah: Lady of Two Eras

BOOKS FEATURING TUN DR HASMAH MOHD ALIIn remembrance of Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, we highlight a selection of publications...
02/10/2026

BOOKS FEATURING TUN DR HASMAH MOHD ALI

In remembrance of Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, we highlight a selection of publications that preserve the story of her remarkable life, medical career, contributions to society, and enduring legacy of service.

📚 Selected Publications
1. Jejak Seorang Pemimpin: Sejarah Lisan Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali
Year: 2014
Publisher: Perdana Leadership Foundation
An oral history publication documenting Tun Dr Siti Hasmah’s life, medical career, family, and experiences alongside Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad.

2. Women Leaders in Malaysian Academia: Women Chancellors, Pro-Chancellors & Vice-Chancellors of Malaysian Universities 1957–Present
Year: 2015
Publisher: Perdana Leadership Foundation, in collaboration with Multimedia University
This coffee-table book features women who have served as Vice-Chancellors, Chancellors, and Pro-Chancellors of Malaysian public and private institutions of higher education since independence. It includes their biographies and speeches delivered to students, while highlighting the changing landscape of Malaysian higher education and the growing role of women in university leadership.

3. My Name Is Hasmah
Year: 2016
Author: Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali
Publisher: Alaf 21 / Grup Buku Karangkraf
An autobiographical account of Tun Dr Hasmah’s upbringing, medical career, family life, role as the Prime Minister’s wife, and later years.
Also available in Bahasa Melayu as Nama Saya Hasmah (2018).

4. Speaking of Mass Destruction…A Journey to Iraq as Seen as By Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali
Year: 2021
Author: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali
Publisher: Ali & Ali Medialinks
This publication documents Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali’s humanitarian visit to Baghdad 21 years earlier, where she witnessed the devastating effects of UN sanctions on the people of Iraq. She intended to donate the proceeds from the sale of the book to support children in countries affected by conflict.

5. Siti Hasmah: Lady of Two Eras
Year: 2000
Publisher: Persatuan Siswazah Wanita Malaysia
An English-language biography exploring Tun Dr Hasmah’s life, medical career, contributions to society, and role as the wife of a Prime Minister.
Also available in Bahasa Melayu as Siti Hasmah: Citra Dua Zaman (1999).

6. Biografi Tokoh Wanita Malaysia
Year: 2004
Publisher: Pelanduk Publications
Compiled by PERTIWI, this publication features the biographies of more than 200 Malaysian women from diverse backgrounds who have made significant contributions to the nation and beyond. It highlights women from fields including politics, academia, administration, entrepreneurship, social welfare, law, sports, arts, and culture.

📚 A Glimpse into Her Family Legacy
Beyond publications documenting Tun Dr Hasmah’s own life and contributions, her family legacy is also reflected in a publication featuring her brother, Tun Ismail Ali.

Tun Ismail Ali: Paragon of Trust and Integrity
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bank Negara Malaysia
Tun Ismail Ali (1918–1998) was the first Malaysian Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, serving from 1962 to 1980. He played a significant role in establishing the foundations of Malaysia’s central banking and financial system and was recognised for his integrity, dedication, and contribution to nation-building. The publication chronicles his personal and professional journey, philosophy, achievements, and enduring legacy.

Read more about her remarkable life: bit.ly/TunHasmahBio

🔗 For more book recommendations, visit our website: https://bit.ly/PLFRecommends

We will remember Tun Dr Hasmah not only for all that she gave to the nation, but also for the warmth, kindness, and grace she shared with those around her. Her gentle presence and remarkable spirit touched many lives. She will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever held close in our hearts. Al Fatihah.

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