WiLAT Malaysia: IDEAS SET SAIL: A WiLAT Programme Empowering Future Women Leaders in Logistics & Transport

Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur Section proudly presents IDEAS SET SAIL: A Research Showcase by TML3433 Students, held on 12 January 2026 at the Lestari Foyer, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM).

Positioned as a WiLAT programme, this showcase reflects WiLAT’s commitment to empowering women, nurturing young talent, and strengthening the pipeline of future professionals in logistics, transport, and maritime-related fields. The event provided a meaningful platform for students to demonstrate research-in-action through poster and video presentations, highlighting problem-solving approaches and evidence-based thinking within maritime, transport, and logistics contexts.

A key feature of the programme was the involvement of a distinguished Invited Evaluation Panel, comprising CILTM members, academic experts, and industry practitioners from UPNM and Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM). Their engagement ensured professional-level assessment, mentorship, and constructive feedback—an essential element in building students’ confidence and readiness for the industry.

Invited Panel Members:

•Puan Norshaheeda binti Mohd Noor, CMILT – UPNM

•Tuan Zulhilmi bin Muhammad Nasir, CMILT – UPNM

•Gs. Ainul Husna binti Abdul Rahman, CMILT – UPNM

•Gs. Siti Sarah binti Mohd Isnan, CMILT – UPNM

•Ts. Dr. Roshamida binti Abd Jamil – UPNM

•Tuan Zulkarnian bin Ahmad, CMILT – ALAM

•Tuan Ravinjit Singh Pritam Singh, CMILT – ALAM

•Puan Nurul Ain Safwah binti Ekey Hussain, CMILT – ALAM (WiLAT Exco Malacca Section)

•Tuan Rafi’ Fahmi bin Muhammad, CMILT – ALAM

The programme was led by Dr. Nor Fyadzillah Mohd Taha CMILT, Lecturer for TML3433 (Research Methodology) and WiLAT Chairperson, whose guidance helped students translate research concepts into practical outputs while aligning with professional expectations in the logistics and transport industry.

WiLAT Malaysia believes that early exposure to research, presentation, and professional evaluation is vital to cultivate confident graduates—especially young women—who are ready to contribute meaningfully to the sector. IDEAS SET SAIL supports WiLAT’s mission to strengthen visibility, leadership, and participation of women in logistics and transport through impactful learning platforms and strategic academia–industry collaboration.  — WiLAT Malaysia (KL Section)