Kuala lumpur: World Trade Centre (WTCKL) Group managing director Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim has been appointed a Board Member of Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin (UniSIRAJ) from Jan 1 this year until Dec 31, 2027.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, WTCKL stated that the appointment was consented to and presented by the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, at the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) Council Members and Committee Members' Iftar gathering at a hotel yesterday. Tuanku Syed Faizuddin, who also serves as the MAIPs president, was accompanied by the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Dr Hajjah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.

In the statement, Irmohizam expressed his appreciation for the appointment and committed to fulfilling his responsibilities to strengthen UniSIRAJ's governance, sustainability and strategic planning. He articulated his aspiration to position UniSIRAJ as an institution that bridges education, industry, and community development.

Irmohizam also highlighted his goal to elevate UniSIRAJ onto the global stage, aiming to enhance its local and international visibility, expand strategic collaborations, and transform it into a progressive centre of knowledge.

Meanwhile, WTCKL is confident that Irmohizam's extensive experience in corporate leadership, governance, and the international business events industry will further strengthen strategic collaboration between the education and industry sectors, including the organization of knowledge forums, business conferences, as well as Islamic economic and financial discourse.

UniSIRAJ, under the governance of MAIPs, plays an important role in advancing Islamic education and institutional excellence in Perlis.