Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar - A Humble Malaysian Super-Achiever

#ceo #economy #banking #investment
Tan Sri Wahid came from humble beginnings to become one of Malaysia’s most successful corporate leaders in the new millennium, successfully leading four major organisations in infrastructure development (UEM), telecommunications (Telekom Malaysia), financial services (Maybank) and investment management (Permodalan Nasional Bhd).
He was also appointed a Senator and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Economic Planning from June 2013 to June 2016, heeding a national call to duty. Today, he is the Chairman of the stock exchange operator Bursa Malaysia as well as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Throughout his career and through the turbulence and pressures of corporate and political life, Tan Sri Wahid has managed to comport himself in the same calm and humble manner that he has become known for, making him one of the most respected and likeable figures in corporate Malaysia.
Here, he shares his rules and principles for life with Khoo Hsu Chuang.
(Many thanks to the Asia School of Business for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in whose studio this conversation was recorded. The Asia School of Business is a partnership between MIT's Sloan School of Management and Bank Negara Malaysia).
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[@adliamirullah]

my favourite advice from him will be 48:35 - 55:07 . "Even if I were to fail as CEO, I could always go back to CFO". It shows that he did not afraid to fail because he knows to be succeessful, you need to take risk and ready to fail and learn from your mistake. Thank you so much Tan Sri, this advice is what I really need right now 😭

[@aemc2008]

Tan Sri is bestly suited with Malay quotes "ikut resmi padi, semakin berisi semakin menunduk". You really best representing Malays and Muslims into a very different level.

[@philipchai9107]

Indeed, by choice and by design, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar remains a very grounded & amiable person endowed with humility despite being very successful. Obviously, he has not forgotten that he came from a humble background.

[@schoong1]

Great questions Chuang. I like that you allow Tan Sri to talk and only jump in with relevant points. On another note I wanted to add Broadcom which is listed on Nasdaq has a Malaysian boy from Penang as its CEO & President.

[@ariffinmajid3335]

Masterclass on ‘Integrity and confidence with humility ‘ at both, personal and leadership level’ Brilliant, truly enjoyed the intellectual discourse!

[@justice791]

Agree, this should be taken further.

[@damansarasevenforce9282]

education is the best investment for a nation

[@user-yh1yb9xj5m]

An intellectual conversation....a progressive Malay.

[@salplayer9198]

well 'progressive' has become liberal exclusive term nowadays, which is not him

[@s.vragunathan4403]

## A man of Integrity and humble beginings , One of the Better Brains in Corporate Malaysia. ## Well I hope he Can be Given better Opportunites to add Value and transforming the New Corporate Malaysia .😄👌👍🏼👏

[@naimjalil8588]

He deserves to be at much better position...nevertheless he always deliver / execute his responsibilities professionally. Back then late 90's, until now, the records speak for itself. Except one unfortunate event where he had to step down from PNB. Wish to see TSAWO is given more important role to chart the nation. All the best TSAWO. May Allah bless you.

[@dexterf1915]

he should become our finance minister

[@didyara]

Before being a group chairman for PNB, Tan Sri Wahid was a former minister back then under PM Najib’s cabinet in charge of economic planning. I feel like he could do a better job than abang non as FM, but i don’t think it’s possible since his senatorship is already capped.

[@leealex24]

Malaysia is a rich country. Had we governed and optimized our talents/resources well like how he alluded without corruption, wastage and politics, Khazanah would have doubled the AUM and Bursa Malaysia would have doubled the market cap from what it is today!

[@lindapurple1253]

Khazanah shrunked its asset and lost billions of ringgit during PH1.0 ruling. So you are right, corrupted politician like Guan Eng (his corruption case was dismissed even at that time the judge had acquited prima facie but his former attorney became AG) should be kicked out of this country.

[@easter8874]

Rich of what? Banana? Palm oil?

[@Jagsinghmalhi]

An illuminating discussion, Chuang and I enjoyed listening to this episode. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to listen to towering Malaysians!

[@hazmiyusof2061]

Enjoyed the dialogue especially the way you paced the conversation and covered the topics with your questions

[@irinejessjohnson7132]

Awwww!!! The plants Should not have blocked by the both of them....let the beauty of the plant, nature be seen. Always admired Tan Sri Wahid, well spoken and intelligent, and a humble person.

[@mustakizahzakaria6800]

“Policies needs to be pragmatic,flexible,congruent and aligned with the National Objectives and targets”

[@rashidahothman542]

Progressing as Malaysia Madani, the country needs more leaders such as YBhg Tan Sri Wahid - humble, above board, with high integrity, knowledgeable, capable etc - to head its GLCs and corporate entities

[@beelichoong2143]

Hardship brings one appreciation & gratefulness in life! These are experiences of life which is PRICELESS ! Easy life NEVER pays ! Hard work pays ! Humility is important value in life. Live a simple life! Be contented! Thankful to God.

[@dhirendrakoirala7373]

Very impressive conversation.

[@sekolahsukanselangorshahal3712]

Hebat Tan Sri Wahid

[@kirazchankirazchan7479]

Great interview. Diversity measured by equitable standard. Being difference should be seen as a completion of work in a team.

[@justice791]

1:00 Interesting discussion for Malaysians. Well spoken TS Wahid.

[@hezrienhomaximilliano9368]

I remember sent some of my superiors for a meeting at Putrajaya at 9pm where Tan Sri Wahid chair it. I was like, how these people to have work life balance 😅

[@DinAmri]

Another banger! Well done. Do more!

[@leealex24]

He reminds me a lot like Idris Jala.

[@simung71]

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan was a Malaysian

[@muhammadikmal5640]

Agree with him about the english is not a measure of intelligence

[@choysum]

It is true it is for communication. Depending on the job scope it may or may not be important. For example if doctor maybe half well spoken English boleh jalan but you need very good readwrite. If do MNC that deal with clients and global colleagues may need English. If do own business can succeed without very good English.

[@lokekiangdennis7052]

He will be our Finance Minister ❤

[@leealex24]

Yeah, why not?

[@ThiamLoongLim]

Thks for the interview "questions" and luke warms by the books answers. Good effort 👍 btw, the audio is pretty soft on my side, dialed 90% volume to listen clearly. Thks

[@Lagusaya2]

Interesting session

[@mustakizahzakaria6800]

Congratulations 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@ceciliapoon859]

Excellent 👍

[@fahmi.hashim]

Terbaik dan terima kasih kepada Khalifah kerajaan Islam MADANI YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Rakyat kini merasai perubahan hidup lebih selesa tak kira kaum, agama semuanya sihat sejahtera dan harmoni. SYUKUR MALAYSIA MASIH AMAN

[@Aaronjames1221]

Penilaian Darjah Lima…old school kita Tan Sri

[@mindassassinatetv5242]

1 simple factor to consider, those who are from rich family usually has better CABLE. They get more info about where the opportunities are. A cup of tea or coffee would be nice for the guest and host for the long discussion session.

[@choysum]

Maybe got Starbucks, but cannot show on screen because not sponsored 😀

[@ismailbsaidin396]

This is the man who should be leading the nation, at least the economy. Very clear policy and objectives. If you continue to pay Malaysians low, mobile Malaysians, some from Malaysain Universities, may leave the country. This brain drain is not good for the negara.

[@johnardygoh6245]

Sorry,don’t think so,as PM hv to be masters of politics,diplomacy and cunning,TS Wahid is technocrats,economists,banking,As Finance Minister or Economic,Yes he the guy

[@obheng]

I simply love it whenever i see a "towering" talent from among the Malays, amd i am sure that there are many of them. Unfortunately, due to our ridiculous discrimination against the non-malays, so many good Chinese and Indians talents have been thrown down the toilet. Our country can do so much better without racial discrimination. Remember our multiracial football team back in the day?

[@poodoggo2508]

❤

[@razmanazraizainuddin5485]

All went up bc of Tan Sri Nor

[@theresayongly]

In reality, it is the rich/CEO child that will get the scholarship!!!! You need to make it known to the public: "Only the poor can apply for this scholarship!!!! "

[@georgegomezgomez4704]

Meritocracy without quotas for race and religion is a good start.

[@khookhoo155]

Be mindful u are also another all thunder no rains...

[@stevenl9207]

TIGER values all the way

[@nevertoolate6653]

This chap responsible to sell an iconic Menara TM in Bangsar and several other TM buildings while sitting as TM CEO This chap also one of those KWAP directors responsible to release 4 Billions KWAP fund to Bossku in SRC scandal. Ending Govt using tax payer money paying back to KWAP Appointed as Minister PM Dept by Mr Bossku the legend

[@imaginationwin9682]

Talking about unemployment rate. I'm currently unemployed after many years of working in private sector, how government knows that I'm currently unemployed and count me into that rate?

[@bernardgoh1941]

ur lhdn n kwsp will reflect that ur jobless 😊

[@lot10101]

GLC crutch....while the rest of us are crippled and had to work based on hard earned credit and o a certain extent...GOOD VALUES.

[@InitialConversation]

Private sectors hire incompetent Chinese all the time. U dont have to worry.

[@lot10101]

@@InitialConversation there, there, your racist response prove the state of Malaysia.

[@InitialConversation]

@@lot10101 the racist state of Malaysia is a result of your bias and prejudice.

[@lot10101]

@@InitialConversation let me help you there, me calling out racism and bigotry makes me one. YOU just proved my point of a lack of good values in Malaysia.

[@InitialConversation]

Why is he a GLC crutch then? @@lot10101

[@hjbakhil1584]

Dear Tan Sri, when u said good education, can u be more specific? 🙏🏻

[@georgegomezgomez4704]

With The mushrooming of industries and the institutes mass producing sub par graduates they are always absorbed by government agencies and dont understand the policies and give the public a runarround for a dimple problem. Just Employ competent people who are tested on problems and See how they can solve without help from others.

[@syedputra5955]

Wahid got a lot to answer for many dubious decisions at various positions under his watch.

[@user-ii4es8zy4d]

Can he even reform as a joke the socio economy of Malaysia including race relations, religion, financel, economy, military and government and make them last in perpetuity as the emblem of knowledge, confidence and ability Please if you are willing publish your curative program in the mainstream mass.media and let the general public judge whether you are indeed worthy of the calling to a higher office.

[@ronnieyong]

some of our Unis are churning up sub par quality graduates. Cannot communicate simple English, weak basic competency skills. Dont even know conversion between Inches and cm. Some of these Unis are just degree mill. That is why they cannot earn high salary.

[@RB-rp6ud]

He should be the Minister of Finance instead of the PM. He definitely can bring change to the country.

[@bosskusakau7531]

he already held so many high positions already lol. Where his voice when duit rakyat's been stolen? he was one of minister in jibby's cabinet fyi.

[@joengtl]

18.20..... easy recipe... go for meritocracy ... period... no need to b a rocket scientist...

[@kamarulzainizainal1980]

WHY HAVE 2 WATCH

[@ibnusahari]

Guna agama dlm jualan, guna pakaian agama, mmg boleh jadi alat menipu. Actually dah ramai pun tunggang agama utk kepentingan dunia..

[@leealex24]

We must stop this.

[@1968sidney]

All these companies failed...so is this a success???

[@sharifahmalek1934]

compared to you???

[@1968sidney]

@@sharifahmalek1934No.Compared to you .🤣🤣🤣

[@athan7199]

knowing najis had stolen funds from 1mdb...he still resigned from Maybank and joined najis...that speaks volumes of his integrity!!

[@joengtl]

aiya.... kulitqualification.... nothing great .... Go to singapore & compete if really that great.... like former Petronas president.....

[@aniqaliq7291]

wow ...kulitqualification...really rascist lah u ni....cemburu ye???...not in a million yrs will i like spore nor i want msia to be converted into spore...no way!!!!!....money money money je...hidup money....mati pun money....no money...hodup malu...mati pun malu bila no money..tats spore....materialistic like hell

[@leealex24]

Malaysia should strive to be a progressive socialist meaning the country must be progressive, capitalistic and free market in nature especially for all Malaysians/Malaysian businesses but, make sure allocate 30% of resources/money support/help those in need regardless of race. Give an example of admissions to universities/scholarships. Out of 10, 7 would be based on merit, 3 would be those in need but, did quite well. I'm agreeable to that.

[@aniqaliq7291]

@@leealex24 yupp agree but i dint really like the capitalist part

[@leealex24]

@@aniqaliq7291 Capitalist is a must. This is a critical driver for a country to become prosperous, strong and wealthy. But, like I said, whilst capitalist can proceed, there must be measures, 30% to support the needy to grow as well. It's very fair, great recipe.

[@aniqaliq7291]

@@leealex24 30% portion is alot…how to have tat much money? Tax i believe? Having a very strict tax system..tat really helps aot i think