The Sabah Women’s Advisory Council (MPWS) and the Sabah Women’s Affairs Department (Jhewa) have forged a strategic partnership with North Borneo University (NBU) to offer Master’s degree opportunities to 15 women leaders.
The high-impact collaboration focuses on enhancing academic and professional empowerment for selected participants of the Global Leadership for Outstanding Women (Glow) initiative across the leadership, economy, and education clusters.
Speaking during an official working visit to NBU, MPWS deputy chairman Datuk Fauziah Abu Bakar Titingan said the study offer specifically targets Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs tailored for potential female leaders.
She said the initiative forms part of the phased MPWS Glow empowerment plan launched last year, with candidates undergoing rigorous screening and comprehensive leadership mentoring to boost professional competency in the State.
NBU top management, led by Vice-President I and Chief Executive Officer Assoc Prof Doretty R Jiroh, welcomed the delegation and expressed readiness to implement the tailored program through blended learning, Apel pathways, and MQA recognition.
Key Highlights:
- 15 women leaders receive MBA opportunities through the Glow initiative
- The program supports leadership, education, entrepreneurship and professional growth
- The initiative aims to build a stronger pipeline of women leaders for Sabah’s future
The latest initiative builds on Sabah’s broader efforts to strengthen women’s participation in education, entrepreneurship and leadership. In April, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor called for more programs in these areas and said more women should be actively involved in the economic, education and leadership fields.
The Chief Minister was also briefed on the Global Women @ Sabah, or Glow@Sabah, leadership program, which aims to identify women with leadership potential and support them in developing their capabilities. The program is part of MPWS’s wider focus on creating opportunities that can strengthen women’s contribution to the State’s development.
MPWS has also positioned itself as a strategic advisory body supporting the Sabah Government in developing policies and strategies for sustainable women’s empowerment. Its programmes cover areas including education, entrepreneurship and leadership, with the council seeking to create long-term opportunities for women across different sectors.
The academic partnership with NBU is expected to give selected women an opportunity to strengthen their management knowledge while developing skills that can support their professional and leadership responsibilities. NBU has previously worked with organisations in Sabah on education, training and professional development initiatives, reflecting its role in supporting skills development in the State.
Through the Glow initiative, MPWS is seeking to create a stronger pipeline of women leaders who can contribute to Sabah’s economy, education sector and wider community. The combination of higher education, leadership mentoring and professional development is intended to help participants take on greater responsibilities and build their capacity to contribute to the State’s future growth.
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