Kuala lumpur: Asia e University (AeU) has appointed six distinguished Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualification (APEL.Q) Ambassadors and launched APEL.Q System 2.0 to strengthen Malaysia's leadership in lifelong learning and experiential recognition.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the six Ambassadors are Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman, Head of Engineering at a corporate jet maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Dr Ir Liew Chee Leong, Eskayvie Sdn Bhd co-founder Dr Kartika Wati Mohamed, RickWorks Academy Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Dr Mohd Radziman Mohd Noor, Melaka State Tourism general manager Nasrul Ahmad, and digital architect Syaiful Bakhtiar Samsudin.
AeU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Noor Raihan Ab Hamid stated that APEL.Q is more than an academic pathway, describing it as recognition of the lifelong contributions of professionals to industries, communities, and the nation. With six new Ambassadors, the launch of APEL.Q System 2.0, and the expansion of programmes including the new Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design pilot, AeU continues to champion lifelong learning and innovation, positioning Malaysia as a global reference point for experiential recognition.
According to AeU, APEL.Q System 2.0 is an upgraded digital platform that enhances transparency and streamlines processes for candidates. Dr Syed Hussain emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, which motivated him to pursue his qualification through the APEL.Q pathway. He highlighted that technology changes and the way we work changes, making it essential to keep educating ourselves. APEL.Q offers flexibility and recognizes the value of professional experience, enriching the qualification beyond a purely academic route.
The university has also received approval from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to offer eight programmes via APEL.Q, placing it among the institutions with the highest number of such offerings in Malaysia. Noor Raihan noted that the APEL.Q Doctorate (DBA) programme is unique as it empowers established professionals to transform decades of practice, leadership, and innovation into formally recognised academic research. This allows them to document their legacies, transform professional experience into academic references, and leave behind an enduring body of knowledge that will inspire and guide future generations.
To date, AeU has produced four cohorts of APEL.Q doctorate holders who have set benchmarks for methodology, standards, and practices in this specialised field, supported by assessors who ensure quality and credibility. The event also recognised the contribution of assessors whose expertise safeguards the integrity of the APEL.Q process, further cementing AeU's role as a pioneer of lifelong learning and innovation in Malaysia and beyond.