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Diann Loh, a graduate of Economics from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), embarked on a dynamic 20-year journey in the corporate world before becoming the founder of Nihongo Asia Academy & Jobs.
Her first foray was as an industrial consultant, where she interacted with Japanese investors setting up factories in Malaysia. This experience not only sparked her interest in the productivity & efficiency of the Japanese work culture but also planted the seeds for future endeavours.
Her subsequent role in Human Resources at Maruko Sdn. Bhd., a Japanese manufacturing company, which was also a subcontractor for Hitachi Electronics Devices for Integrated Tube Components (ITC) based in Senai, Johor, further solidified her respect for Japanese manufacturing techniques, productivity and work ethic.
However, the corporate world couldn’t quench Diann’s thirst for the outside world of business exploration. After few years in manufacturing, she transitioned into a trainee position at American International Group (AIG), eventually rising to Training Manager (General Insurance Division). She has also worked for HSBC Bank under the Amanah Takaful corporate division where HSBC Amanah headhunted her in 2007 to be part of their pioneer team in business development when HSBC was awarded the license to operate a Takaful (Islamic insurance) in Malaysia.
It was during her freelance consulting period, assisting foreign companies with Malaysian operations, that Diann encountered a sobering statistic during the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant number of students, particularly from marginalised communities, were opting out of further studies. This news ignited a fire within her: a desire to create a platform for these young people, offering a second chance at valuable education opportunities and contributing to a more diversified workforce.
Leveraging her extensive network, particularly her connections within the Japanese business landscape, Diann envisioned Nihongo Asia Academy & Jobs. It wouldn’t be just a language school; it would be a bridge, empowering young Malaysians with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a globalized world.
Ang Chooi Kean was the Head of the Japanese Language Unit, International Languages Department at Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia, International Languages Campus, Kuala Lumpur.
She obtained her B.A. (Hons) in Japanese Language and Area Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo, Japan and pursued her M.Ed (Administration and Management) at University of Science Malaysia and M.A. (Japanese Language and Culture) at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, Japan. She completed her PhD in Adult Education and Professional Development at National University of Malaysia. She is passionate and believes in the importance in inculcating the culture of life-long learning among teachers. She has been involved in in-service teacher training programme of Japanese language teachers and facilitated in its subsequent beyond training support programme since 2005. Among her current interests in fields of studies are e-learning, self-directed learning, active learning, e-portfolio and continuing professional development.
Dr Izhak Ibrahim – Holding a Doctor of Business Administration in Finance from Universiti Utara Malaysia, alongside an MBA in Finance & Banking from the International Islamic University Malaysia, he also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
Dr Izhak’s professional journey encompasses pivotal roles, including Vice President at Cagamas Berhad, where he spearheaded marketing strategies and strategized product enhancement by tailoring towards customers’ expectations and feedback. With notable tenures at organizations like Bank Muamalat and RHB Bank Berhad, he demonstrated proficiency in corporate banking, project leadership, and distribution channel management. Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dr. Izhak’s expertise in finance, business planning, general management, and marketing strategy, making him a valuable asset in the realms of entrepreneurship.
Kumiko Omura speaks fluent English and possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, Kumiko came to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia in 2019, joining an established Japanese HR company as a Recruitment Manager.
She covers all industry sectors from mid-career to management positions. She has a track record of supplying talent to leading international and domestic firms in Japan and Malaysia. Graduated from Kyoritsu Women’s University & Junior College with a degree in Computer Science, she worked in sales/marketing and public relations for an international Scandinavian design company and a major beauty and healthcare company in Tokyo. Kumiko spends her free time working with non-profit organizations in Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Dian Azura, a graphic designer with a 19-year career, started in advertising before pivoting to digital content creation after winning a travel blogging competition (My Selangor Story) in 2010. For three years, she transformed Selangor into her creative playground, using social media initiatives and events to combine digital and on-ground experiences.
Dian then honed her design skills with project management, strategy, and marketing while working with Tourism Selangor, and later pursued a Master’s degree in Digital Media Management before embracing freelancing to leverage her diverse skillset. To balance her work, she also exhibits her artwork under the moniker āruznadi.
Masataka Komai, President of F5, Inc., brings a wealth of experience to the table. His journey began with a solid foundation in electronics, graduating from Sendai Electronics College. He then spent six years honing his programming skills at a company specialising in electronic medical record systems, where he worked on both Windows software development and embedded systems for inspection equipment.
Always curious and adaptable, Masataka later transitioned to freelance work, further expanding his skillset as an internet-related software engineer. He thrived in the dynamic world of e-commerce and community site development.
This diverse background culminated in the founding of F5, Inc. in 2010. Under his leadership, the company has tackled a wide range of projects, from server-side software development for social games to mobile application development and even venturing into the cutting-edge world of VR content creation. Masataka Komai’s versatility and entrepreneurial spirit position F5, Inc. for continued success in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Presently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Yusei Saito was attached to F5 Inc. in Sendai, Japan as a software engineer for 4 years before moving here. As a skilled mobile app developer experience in iOS and Android platform, he specializes in designing and developing optimized mobile applications. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, Yusei is capable of creating complex applications that meet clients’ needs for various industries including education.
Mohd Norhaswira bin Hasan is a Japanese Language Teacher at University of Malaya specializing in the Special Japanese Preparatory Programme at the Centre for Foundation Studies in Science. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Nagoya University, his commitment to education extends beyond the classroom.
With a wealth of administrative experience, including roles as Curriculum Committee Member, Safety and Health Committee Member, and Coordinator, Norhaswira has played a pivotal role in various aspects of academic and administrative functions. He has been recognized for his outstanding service with the Certificate of Excellent Service from the University of Malaya in 2016. Additionally, Norhaswira has contributed to research projects, including serving as a consultant for a national research project focusing on syllabus changes and their impact on students and teachers. His dedication to social responsibility is evident through his involvement as Chief of the Internal Auditor for self-auditing activities in 2015. With a diverse portfolio of skills and experiences, Norhaswira continues to inspire and educate students while making significant contributions to academic and administrative endeavours.
Hani Sharliza binti Mohd Isa is currently teaching English in Kolej Tingkatan Enam Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra in Sabak Bernam, Selangor.
She used to teach Elementary Japanese Language to secondary school students. She did Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language certificate at International Language Teacher Training College or Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa (formerly Institut Perguruan Bahasa Antarabangsa, IPBA) in 2007 and started teaching Japanese Language at Sekolah Menengah Sains Dungun in 2008 before moving to Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Sabak Bernam in 2009. Together with Dr. Zorida Mustafa and Fazilah Mat, she wrote the Japanese Language Textbook for lower secondary level in 2017. Hani Sharliza involvement in Nihongo Asia Academy is on voluntary basis.
Alex Chin possesses JLPT 2 and a Bachelor’s Degree of Information System majoring in Data Analytics from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, Alex Chin who speaks the Japanese language fluently has experience tutoring students for several years and has excellent experience in the Japanese language translation and interpretation.
Alex believes he is here to make learning enjoyable and accessible especially with his background in IT, helping students use technology effectively and meaningfully to support their learning and development. He is passionate about creating immersive learning experiences and integrating technology and cultural elements into language lessons.
彼女は、クアラルンプールの国際言語キャンパス、マレーシア教師教育研究所の国際言語学部日本語ユニットの責任者でした。
彼女は学士号を取得しまし、東京外国語大学で日本語と地域研究の優等学位を取得、マレーシア科学大学で修士号(管理経営学)を取得し、政策研究大学院大学で修士号(日本語と日本文化)を取得しました。 彼女はマレーシア国立大学で成人教育と専門能力開発の博士号を取得しました。彼女は情熱的で、教師に生涯学習の文化を根付かせることの重要性を信じています。彼女は、2005 年から日本語教師の現職教師研修プログラムに参加し、その後の研修後の支援プログラムを推進してきました。彼女の研究分野における現在の関心の中に、eラーニング、自主学習、アクティブ ラーニングなどがあります。ポートフォリオと継続的な専門能力開発します。
彼はマレーシアウタラ大学で金融の経営学博士号を取得し、マレーシア国際イスラム大学でイスラム金融と銀行の MBA を取得し、ノースカロライナ大学シャーロット校で経営管理 (金融) の理学士号も取得しました。彼のプロフェッショナルとしての歩みには、Cagamas Berhad の副社長を含む重要な役割が含まれており、顧客の期待やフィードバックに合わせてマーケティング戦略と戦略的な製品強化を主導してきました。Bank MuamalatやRHB Islam Bank Berhad などの組織で、コーポレート バンキング、プロジェクトのリーダーシップ、流通チャネル管理において熟練した能力を発揮しました。卓越性への取り組み、財務、事業計画、一般管理、およびマーケティング戦略における専門知識により、彼は起業家精神の分野で貴重な人材となっています。
彼女は日本語と英語を活用し、優れたコミュニケーションスキル、対人スキル、組織スキルを持っています。2019年にマレーシアのクアラルンプールに来てから、日経人材紹介会社、グローバルIT企業のHRコンサルタントとして活躍しています。
新卒者から管理職まで、またあらゆる業界のポジションをカバーし、グローバルRPOやグローバルIT企業のインハウスと幅広いHR経験と実績を持っています。日本では、スカンジナビアのデザイン会社や大手美容およびヘルスケア会社で営業/マーケティングおよび広報の経験があります。また、彼女はマレーシアやスリランカの非営利団体と協力して奉仕活動にも積極的です。
19年のキャリアを持つグラフィックデザイナーの彼女は、2010 年に旅行ブログコンテスト (My Selangor Story) で優勝した後、デジタル コンテンツ制作に軸足を移す前に、広告業界からスタートしました。彼女は3年間、ソーシャル メディアを利用してセランゴールをクリエイティブな遊び場に変えました。デジタル体験と地上体験を組み合わせるメディアの取り組みやイベントです。
その後、彼女はセランゴール州観光局で働きながらプロジェクト管理、戦略、マーケティングのデザインスキルを磨き、その後デジタルメディア管理の修士号を取得した後、仕事のバランスをとるためにフリーランスとして活動するようになりました。
現在マレーシアのクアラルンプールを拠点とする彼は、仙台にあるF5 Inc.にソフトウェアエンジニアとして4年間勤務した後、マレーシアに移住。iOSとAndroidプラットフォームで経験を積んだ熟練のモバイルアプリ開発者として、最適化されたモバイルアプリケーションの設計と開発を専門としている。高い分析力と細部へのこだわりを持ち、教育業界を含む様々な業界のクライアントのニーズを満たす複雑なアプリケーションを作成することができます。
彼は、マラヤ大学の日本語教師で、科学基礎研究センターで特別日本語準備プログラムを専門としています。名古屋大学で工学の学士号を取得した彼の教育への取り組みは教室の枠を超えています。
カリキュラム委員会メンバー、安全衛生委員会メンバー、コーディネーターとしての役割を含む豊富な管理経験を持つ彼は、学術および管理機能のさまざまな側面で中心的な役割を果たしてきました。2016 年にマラヤ大学からその優れた功績が認められ、優れたサービスの証明書を授与されました。さらに彼は、シラバスの変更とその学生への影響に焦点を当てた国家研究プロジェクトのコンサルタントを務めるなど、研究プロジェクトにも貢献してきました。彼の社会的責任への献身は、2015 年の自己監査活動における内部監査責任者としての関与からも明らかです。多様なスキルと経験を活かして、学業および管理上の取り組みに多大な貢献をしながら、学生にインスピレーションを与え、教育し続けています。
オーストラリアのスウィンバーン工科大学で JLPT 2 とデータ分析を専攻した情報システムの学士号を取得しています。日本語を流暢に話す彼は、数年間学生を指導した経験があり、日本語の翻訳と通訳に優れた経験を持っています。
特に IT 分野での経歴を活かして、学習を楽しく、アクセスしやすくし、生徒がテクノロジーを効果的かつ有意義に使用して学習と発達をサポートできるようにするためにここにいると信じています。彼は、没入型の学習体験を作成し、テクノロジーと文化的要素を言語レッスンに統合することに情熱を持っています。