Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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From a remote village in Kelantan to the Cabinet room of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed's journey is a testament to the transformative power of education, resilience and public service.

In Episode 1 of the LEADERISE Podcast, ASLI CEO Danial Rahman sits down with Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed (Tok Pa), who spent nearly five decades serving the nation — beginning as a civil servant before going on to serve in public administration and politics under five Prime Ministers, including leadership roles across six ministries.

Through personal stories and reflections, Tok Pa shares the experiences that shaped his worldview, leadership philosophy and commitment to nation-building.

Chapters:
00:36 Introduction
03:25 Origin Story: Growing Up in Kelantan
17:59 Perceptions of Kelantan Today
29:17 University Days in Australia
37:27 A Career in Public Service
47:12 Meeting World Leaders
49:43 Advice for Malaysia and Asian Leaders

Whether you are a student, policymaker, entrepreneur or aspiring leader, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, public service and Malaysia's development journey.

🌏 Empowering Leaders, Advancing Societies.

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