Ver9.0_TGP 2026 BOOKLET

MOH/X/XXX/XXXX MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH MANAGEMENT TALENT GROOMING PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP PODIUM 2026 Navigating Complexity: Cross-Sector Leadership Wisdom for Malaysia’s Future Health System HONOURABLE SPEAKER YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX) TGP Cohort 15 Talents & TGP Secretariat, Institute for Health Management, NIH Co-organised by: 13 AUGUST 2026 InspirationalPublished in Malaysia in 2026 by Institute for Health Management (IHM) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Block B1, NIH Complex No.1 Jalan Setia Murni U13/52 Section U13, Setia Alam 40170 Shah Alam Selangor, Malaysia. https://ihm.nih.gov.my/ © Institute for Health Management, Ministry Of Health (MOH) Malaysia 2026 National Library of Malaysia Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the National Library of Malaysia MOH/X/IPK/XXX.XX(XX) ISBN XXX-XXX-XXXX-XX-X All rights reserved: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission of the Ministry of Health Malaysia.Table of Contents TGP Updates Speaker’s Profile Podium Overview Podium Summary Question & Answer Session Take Home Messages Photo Gallery Organising Committee 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Acknowledgement Notes 09 10 1 5 9 10 15 25 27 42 44 4501 TGP Updates Established in 2014 by the Institute for Health Management (IHM), Ministry of Health Malaysia, the Talent Grooming Programme for Technical Healthcare Professionals (TGP) is a flagship initiative for the development of leadership capacity among the Ministry’s technical professionals. TGP was established to complement technical expertise with the broader capabilities required for leadership within the health system. TGP adopts a progressive, longitudinal approach that combines structured learning, mentorship and strategic exposure. Its curriculum encompasses five principal domains: Leadership, Organisational Governance, Interpersonal Skills, Professional Values and Personal Values. In December 2021, the restructuring of TGP was endorsed by the then Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Noor Hisham bin Abdullah. This led to the introduction of TGP 2.0, with a strengthened development framework designed to meet the evolving leadership needs of the Ministry and the wider health system. Under this framework, Cohort 15, comprising 17 Talents from six Ministry of Health technical programmes, commenced its leadership development journey in February 2025. 12025: Establishing The Foundation During its first year, Cohort 15 completed five structured modules addressing essential dimensions of leadership: The Art of Negotiating and Influencing, 26-27 February 2025 The Top-Notch Leader, 6-7 May 2025 Corporate Grooming and Inspirational Presentation Skills, 15-16 July 2025 Financial and Integrity-Based Leadership, 8-9 September 2025 Developing Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment Plan, 14-15 October 2025 The modules established a broad foundation in negotiation, people leadership, professional communication, integrity-based governance and organisational risk management. Collectively, they strengthened the Talents’ ability to engage effectively, exercise responsible judgement and respond to organisational demands with greater confidence. 2Cohort 15 continued its development in 2026, alongside the newly inducted Cohort 16. Five further modules were incorporated into the year’s training programme: 2026: Extending Leadership Capability Knowing Yourself, Knowing Others, 11-12 February 2026 Power Delegation: For Leadership Success, 13-14 May 2026 Human Resource for Non-Human Resource, 7-8 July 2026 Creative Thinking for Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making, 8-9 September 2026 Change Leadership, 6-7 October 2026 The 2026 curriculum extends the cohort’s development into self-awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, delegation, human resource management, decision-making and organisational change. The participation of Cohorts 15 and 16 also provides a shared learning environment for the exchange of perspectives across disciplines, institutions and levels of responsibility. 3As part of the programme’s established leadership development activities, Cohort 15 was entrusted with organising the annual TGP Inspirational Leadership Podium. The 2026 edition, featured throughout this booklet, continued the tradition of engaging distinguished leaders and drawing insights from leadership experience within and beyond the health sector. TGP Inspirational Leadership Podium 2026 The TGP Journey Continues By October 2026, Cohort 15 is expected to have completed ten structured training modules across two years. Throughout this journey, the TGP Secretariat provides the direction and continuity that connect successive cohorts, uphold the programme’s standards and keep its development aligned with the leadership needs of the Ministry of Health. This sustained cycle of learning, reflection and responsibility allows TGP to extend beyond any single cohort, module or event. Its legacy is carried forward through the leaders it develops and the health system they continue to serve. 4Speaker’s Profile Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin is one of Malaysia’s most accomplished corporate leaders, with a career spanning nearly four decades across the energy, automotive, banking, technology, digital trade and higher education sectors. Trained as a civil engineer, he has led major national organisations through periods of growth, transformation and strategic renewal. He currently serves as the Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX), having previously held the positions of Group Managing Director and Executive Chairman within the Group. His progression from engineering and operational management to the stewardship of complex, multi-sector organisations reflects a leadership career distinguished by adaptability, strategic discipline and the ability to navigate change. 02 YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX) 5Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland, United States of America. He began his career in 1987 as a Project Engineer with PETRONAS Gas Sdn. Bhd. In 1992, he joined PETRONAS as a Senior Executive in Corporate Planning and International Business Development, gaining a strong foundation in engineering, operations and strategic planning. Early Career and Engineering Foundation Automotive Leadership and Industry Experience In 1995, Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin joined HICOM Holdings Berhad, where he held several senior positions before moving to PERODUA in 1999 as Senior General Manager. He was appointed Executive Director of PERODUA Auto Corporation Sdn. Bhd. in 2002 and subsequently promoted to Deputy Managing Director of PERODUA in October 2005. He later served as Group Managing Director of Proton Holdings Berhad, assuming responsibility for one of Malaysia’s most prominent national automotive institutions. His career in the automotive sector placed him at the centre of a rapidly evolving industry, where he gained extensive experience in corporate transformation, operational performance and the management of complex stakeholder expectations. 6