Afdal Izal on Clubhouse

Bio

An avid educationist and professional development enthusiast for the minds of tomorrow’s future - the youth.

An ASEAN Leadership Alumnus Class of 2016 with Common Purpose, UK-based with presence in Singapore. Hence, he sees himself as an ASEAN citizen with Malaysia playing an active role to pursue the region’s interest and safeguard her socio-economic pillars and political-security as the forefront of his doctoral research in Japan’s Top University network for English-speaking courses.

Cultural Intelligence as one of his key proponents to promote understanding and togetherness in facing future challenges.

He has served in diverse roles to his Beloved Nation, Malaysia for 17 years in Penang; Foreign Affairs Ministry; Embassy in Washington, DC.

Stints at International Trade and Industry Ministry; Training of Leaders at National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN); Head of Corporate Communications Public Service Department (JPA); Asia Fellowship Recipient from the Republic of Korea, Kuala Lumpur Hospital responsible for development and privatisation; Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) and recent posting as Socio-Economic Depy Undersecretary at Federal Territories Ministry.

Currently on sabbatical leave to pursue his research and passion on security in the pacific.

He loves running and exploring.

Education, Youth • International Relations • Cultural Intelligence for Leaders • ASEAN Enthusiast