Who We Are

ALAM is the leading maritime training academy in Malaysia that was established in 1977. We have been shaping maritime leaders and professionals for over four decades at our fully-equipped 67 acres campus in Melaka, overlooking the busy Straits of Malacca.

Vision

To consistently provide better education and training in shaping the next generation of global maritime leaders

Mission

To consistently be better, we strive:

  • To exceed the expectations of our customers
  • To promote individual and team excellence of our employees
  • To create a positive difference in the lives of communities
  • To care for the environment and operate responsibly
  • To drive sustainable value for our shareholders
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Meet The Management Team

Chief Executive, Akademi Laut Malaysia

Ts. Dr Captain Manivannan Subramaniam

Deputy Chief Executive, Akademi Laut Malaysia

Captain Malik Bin Abd Rahman

Dean Faculty of Maritime Studies

Ts Capt Mohd Yusrino bin Taib

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Master Of Education Leadership And Education Management, UNIMEL
  • Master Of 3000 Gt Or More Unlimited Trade Voyages , Marine Department Malaysia
  • Malaysian Board Of Technology(MBOT) - Professional Technologist
  • Malaysian Board Of Technology(MBOT) (Assessor) Maritime Technology
  • HRDC Accredited Trainer

Present Appointments

  • Dean Faculty of Maritime Studies

Past Experience

  • Senior Lecturer,experiential Learning (ALAM)
  • Head Modular & Offshore (ALAM)
  • Senior Lecturer Maritime Studies (ALAM)
  • Head Pre Sea Department (ALAM)
  • Head Maritime Simulator And Communication Centre (ALAM)
  • Lecturer Maritime Simulator And Communication Centre (ALAM)
  • Lecturer Pre Sea Department (ALAM)
  • Navigating Officer (MISC Berhad)
Dean Faculty of Marine Engineering

Chief Engineer Mohamad Riduan

Dean Faculty of Business & Management

Chua Kim Muar

Director, Centre of Pro. Training

Captain Adam Matahar

Director, Centre of Liberal Studies

Mohd Asri Bin Md Sap

Registrar

Dr. Saedah Binti Sakidin

Director, Student Affairs & Alumni

Fauzianita Binti Mohd Yusoff

Director, Sales & Marketing

Ananth Lachumanan

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) (Final Stage Dissertation), HELP University
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Marketing, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, CIM-UK
  • Master of Business Administration, MBA University of Ballarat, Australia
  • Postgraduate Diploma Business Administration & Certified Professional Manager, The Society of Business Practitioner SBP (UK)
  • Certified Professional Marketer, Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS) & Asia Marketing Federation (AMF)
  • CIPR Accredited PR Practitioners- Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK
  • Chartered Marketer, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK)
  • Chartered Fellow-FCMI, The Chartered Management Institute (CMI-UK)
  • Fellow- The Society of Business Practitioners SBP, UK (FSocBP)
  • Fellow-FCIM, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK)

Present Appointments

  • Director of Sales & Marketing, Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMASB).
  • Executive Committee (ExCom), MMASB
  • Member Talent Development Committee (TDC), MMASB
  • Council Member HSSC,MMASB
  • Council Member (Board), Institute of Marketing Malaysia (IMM)

Past Experience

  • Head of Penang (HQ) Regional Wawasan, Open University (WOU), Malaysia
  • Senior Deputy Director Quest, International University Perak (QIU)
  • Regional Manager Northern Malaysia, Masterskill University College of Nursing and Health (MUCH)
  • Regional Manager East Malaysia, Masterskill University College of Nursing and Health
  • Manager, Masterskill University College of Nursing and Health- HQ
  • Head Of Marketing Department, Cosmopoint Institute of Information Technology - Ipoh Campus
Director, Campus Operations

Ir.Ts Mohamad Azlan Bin Abd Aziz

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Master In Business Administration (MBA) – Advanced Operation Management, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
  • Bach (Hons) In Engineering – Electronics, Multimedia University (MMU)
  • P.Eng (Electronics) – Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)
  • P.Tech (Electrical & Electronics), Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT)
  • Asean Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)
  • Certified Energy Manager, MAESCO
  • Register Energy Manager (REM Type 1), Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST)
  • Certified Facility Management Manager (CFMM), CIDB Malaysia
  • Safety & Health Officer (SHO) – NIOSH Malaysia
  • OSH-Coordinator – NIOSH Malaysia

Present Appointments

  • Director of Campus Operation, ALAM
  • Executive Management Committee (EMC), ALAM
  • Member of HSSES Council, ALAM
  • Member of HSSES Leader Council, ALAM
  • Member of Risk Management Committee, ALAM

Past Experience

  • Director of HSSES (covering), HSSES Department, ALAM
  • Manager, Facilities Management Services, ALAM
  • Manager, Facilities Management Department, Multimedia University (MMU)
  • Manager, Marketing & Local Promotion Multimedia University (MMU)
  • Assistant Manager, International Office, Multimedia University (MMU)
  • Engineer, Material Management Department, Healthtronics (M) Sdn Bhd (UEM Edgenta Bhd)
  • Engineer, Service Department, Pensonics (M) Bhd
  • Assistant Engineer (QC), Quality Department, Sansho Giken (M) Sdn Bhd
Head, Human Resource and Corp Dev

Mr Roslan Othman

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • BA (Hons) Visual Communication, University of Central England in Birmingham, UK
  • Associate Professional Human Resource-International (aPHRi)
  • HRDCorp Certified Train the Trainer (TTT)

Present Appointments

  • Head Human Resource and ICT
  • Executive Management Committee (EMC) Member
  • Risk Management Council Member
  • HSSES Council Member
  • HRDC Council Member
  • HRPC Council Member

Past Experience

  • Head of School, SEGi University and Colleges
  • Associate Dean, SEGi Group of Colleges
  • Head of Faculty, SEGi College Subang Jaya
  • Head of International Collaboration & Partnership, SEGi College Subang Jaya
  • Acting Chief Executive, SEGi College Seri Kembang
  • International Marketing Manager (secondment), SEGi College Subang Jaya
Head, Finance & Procurement

Mr Azam Fikri Bin Azlang

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), UiTM Shah Alam

Present Appointments

  • Executive Management Committee (EMC) Member
  • Pricing Committee Members

Past Experience

  • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at MISC Berhad
  • Management Reporting Manager at Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB)
  • Credit Accountant at Malaysian Airlines System (MAS)
  • Consolidation & Reporting Accountant at Schlumberger
General Counsel, Corporate & Academic Legal Affairs

Mr Mukesh Nair Balakrishnan

Academic/Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws, LLB (Hons), University of London

Present Appointments

  • General Counsel, Corporate & Academic Legal Affairs
  • Compliance Champion
  • Executive Management Committee (EMC) Member
  • Risk Management Council Member
  • HSSES Council Member

Past Experience

  • Legal Manager at MIMOS Berhad
  • Legal Counsel at Malaysian Airlines System (MAS)

Our Milestones

View our journey as the leading maritime training academy in Malaysia

ALAM’s Milestones

The MATES Foundation
1976

The MATES (Malaysian Training and Education for Seamen) Foundation was established by its three key members:

  • MISC Berhad
  • International Shipping Carriers (Hong Kong)
  • Ministry of Transport, Malaysia
ALAM launched Nautical Cadetship Programme
ALAM launched Nautical Cadetship Programme
1979

ALAM introduced the first Nautical Cadetship Programme in Malaysia to provide officer level training locally

Renamed to ALAM
MATES awarded academy status by Tun Dr Mahathir
1981

Awarded the Academy status via a government charter by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and renamed to Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)

Privatisation of ALAM to MMASB
1997

Privatised as the Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. with consortium members comprising of PETRONAS, MISC Berhad, Klang Port Management (KPM) and Penang Shipbuilding & Construction (PSC)

ALAM was awarded with the MS ISO 9002
ALAM was awarded with the MS ISO 9002
1998

Awarded the MS ISO 9002 for STCW courses, bringing ALAM’s curriculum up to world-class standards

The start of a strong industry ownership
2004

ALAM became wholly owned by MISC Berhad & PETRONAS, signifying the beginning of a strong industry relationship

The first batch of female cadets enrolled
The first batch of female cadets enrolled
2006
  • ALAM became wholly owned by MISC Berhad.
  • ALAM opened its doors to female cadets.
  • The first batch of female cadets enrolled at ALAM for Diploma in Nautical Studies and Diploma in Marine Engineering.
ALAM’s training syllabus adopted by IMO
2007

IMO adopted ALAM’s detailed training syllabus as the model course for LNG Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator (LICOS) training at STW 38 Sub-Committee meeting

ALAM gained International Accreditation
2011

Obtained International Accreditation for BOSIET courses by OPITO and accredited as an OPITO Approved Training Provider

Joint development with ABS
2012

Joint development of world’s 1st Chemical e-Learning program with ABS

Best Maritime Training Institute
2015

Won Best Maritime Training Institute during World Maritime Day Celebration in 2015

Accredited as Approved Training Centre for OSV
2016

Accredited by Department of Skills Development (JPK), Ministry of Human Resource as Approved Training Centre for Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Training at SKM Level 3

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