ABOUT US
Malaysian Institute for Development of Professionals (MIDP) is a leading and award-winning human capital transformation institute offering end-to-end people and culture solutions through soft skills, science-backed strategies and emotional intelligence.
We empower businesses and organisations through tailored solutions, immersive experiences and measurable impact that catalyse growth.
Through meaningful interventions, we build skills, spark collaboration, nurture resilience, and drive a high-performance culture that elevate your business to the next level.
From strategic consultations and capacity building workshops; to conferences, networking events and employee campaigns, each initiative is carefully curated and customised for your specific needs - because transformation is not a one-size-fits-all exercise!
Work with us to transform people and culture at your workplace today!
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OUR VALUES
If you don't know us yet, here's a quick introduction.
MEMORABLE MILESTONES
Every year tells a story. These are our chapters of change.
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The founding of MIDP
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Recognised as leading national expert by MOE
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Leadership transformation with new focus on soft skills education
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Coached the National WSDC Team to rank 1st in the world
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Creation of Academic Division and weekly classes
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Creation of Corporate Division with HRDCorp certification
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Partnership with key stakeholders from 8 states across Malaysia
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Strategic expansion with shifted focus on human capital transformation
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Rebranded to Malaysian Institute for Development of Professionals (MIDP)
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Acquisition of Speak Up Malaysia
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Creation of MIDP Youth Institute
2010 - 2015
2016 - 2019
2020 - 2021
2022 - 2023
2024
2025
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Appointed as Advisor to the Malaysian Debating Council
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Hosted the world’s largest debating event involving 70 countries
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Hosted the largest debating event in Asia Pacific involving 17 countries
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Launch 2 training centres in Klang Valley
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The founding of Speak Up Malaysia
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The founding of MIDP Foundation
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Won the NiagaTimes Award for Industry Leadership & Excellence
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Partnership with key stakeholders from 10 states across Malaysia
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Launch 3rd training centre in Klang Valley
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Won the Education & TVET Awards for Best Training Centre
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Won the BrandLaureatte SME Best Brand Award
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Co-organised satellite events for Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN
MEET THE TEAM
Powered by coffee, passion and big ideas.
Emellia Shariff
Chief Executive Officer
From the producers of The Devil Wears Prada... comes a leader who doesn’t just run the company - she owns the runway, the boardroom, and every inbox in between.
Em: serving vision, precision, and power moves in heels (or sneakers) that don’t quit.
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Yan Cheng
Senior Executive, Programme & Relationship Management
Think Good Will Hunting meets Dead Poets Society: one part strategist, one part coach, all heart. Cheng designs and delivers programmes with precision, manages clients with charisma, and turns every training room into a stage where soft skills come alive — for leaders, teams, and everyone in between.
Maisarah Firuz
Senior Executive, Strategic Partnership & Events
Think of her as the Hermione Granger of partnerships and events. She may not have a wand and occasionally trips over her own robe, but she always brews the right mix of connections and experiences that make magic happen! Care to brew something magical together?
Natalie Hew
Manager, Branding & Marketing
"That’s my secret, Cap. I’m always creating."
From series marathons to true crime rabbit holes and the eternal tea-or-coffee debate, Natalie pieces together stories and strategies — rising like The Dark Knight of storytelling and assembling ideas like The Avengers to keep the brand’s voice steady and strong. 🎯
Heerticca Gunalan
Apprentice, Programme & Relationship Management
Not to quote Notting Hill but I’m just a corporate girlie…
standing in front of a company...
asking it to trust in good governance and ethical policies
Alia Huzaidi
Executive, Branding & Marketing
She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s… scrolling Instagram again.
Forget Emily in Paris — Say "bonjour" to Alia from Perlis, romantic with her ideas and forever chasing that perfect blend of analytics and aesthetics, Alia is proof that digital marketing can be trés chic. 💌
Ayrtton Leon
Apprentice, Strategic Partnership & Events
In the mind of Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express where rain falls and neon glows against wet pavement on a story about encounters and being at the right crossroads. Ayrtton, brings that into reality where briefest exploratory chats with clients become transformative solutions that lingers long after zoom calls has faded.
Natania Andrea
Apprentice, Branding & Marketing
This fall, the feed gets fierce.
Starring Natania: making brands unforgettable, one post at a time.
Najwa Yusman
Executive, People & Culture
Enola means Alone when read backwards... and Najwa wears it like armor! Inspired by the wit and courage of Enola Holmes, she thrives as the lone detective of People & Culture at MIDP. Every day she cracks talent codes, unravels culture riddles, and guards the organisation’s beating heart. At the center of it all, she holds the key.
Sriviinesh Ragunathan
Apprentice, Branding & Marketing
From the world of Inception comes Viinesh, crafting websites like dreamscapes within dreamscapes
— where branding and marketing all collide in layered brilliance.