a day ago
Ex-Cabinet minister Maliki Osman to take up new roles in NTU, charity groups
Dr Maliki Osman said he looks forward to capitalising on his experience from his years in politics. PHOTO: DR MALIKI OSMAN/FACEBOOK
Ex-Cabinet minister Maliki Osman to take up new roles in NTU, charity groups
SINGAPORE – Former Cabinet minister Maliki Osman will be joining Nanyang Technological University as senior adviser in the president's office, focusing on Asean and other key programmes.
In a Facebook post on July 1, Dr Maliki said he wanted to give an update on the positions he has taken up after getting questions about his plans since retiring from politics.
He added that the programmes he will be involved in include the Indonesia-NTU Singapore Institute of Research for Sustainability and Innovation (Inspirasi), and the Indonesia-NTU Singapore Talent Programme (Instep).
He said: 'In my previous capacity as second minister for foreign affairs and education, I have spoken about the huge human resource potential in Asean.
'Strong networks between NTU and the top universities in Asean and beyond will create new opportunities for talent development and growth in the higher education sector.'
Dr Maliki stepped down from politics in April ahead of the general election in May.
He has a PhD in social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and was an assistant professor at the National University of Singapore's social work and psychology department before entering politics in 2001 at the age of 36.
In his Facebook post, Dr Maliki – who will turn 60 on July 19 – also said he has been appointed adjunct professor at the NTU College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
He has also taken up an appointment as a distinguished fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), he added.
'I hope to use my years of experience in Mindef and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to engage researchers and international leaders in delving into the complex global geopolitical dynamics,' he said.
RSIS, which is housed in NTU, is a research institute a nd graduate school focusing on strategic studies and security affairs.
Dr Maliki will also become president of the Antica Foundation, a charity which focuses on under-served communities in Singapore, according to information published on its website.
He said: 'At my core, I have always been a community builder. My journey has been guided by a simple yet powerful belief: No one should be left behind.
'At Antica Foundation, I see a bold and urgent mission to uplift our youth, honour our elderly, and restore dignity to those seeking a second chance.'
Another role he has taken on, since June 1 , is that of consultant at Octave Institute, a consultancy firm.
Octave Institute is a unit of the Tsao Pao Chee Group, a philanthropic organisation with offices in Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok. Dr Maliki said he will work on projects aimed at helping low-income households.
Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
