CYBERJAYA — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has officially appointed seasoned communications strategist Uma K. as Director II, Corporate Communications.
Based out of the regulator’s headquarters in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Uma will steer the commission’s comprehensive media frameworks, national stakeholder engagement initiatives, and corporate messaging strategies. The high-profile hiring comes at a critical juncture as MCMC accelerates its oversight of Malaysia’s rapidly advancing telecommunications, media, and digital tech ecosystems.
A Multi-Sector Communications Portfolio
Uma steps into the regulatory role with more than a decade of specialized experience navigating brand architecture, public affairs, digital media campaigns, and crisis communications across public and private verticals.
Prior to joining the government regulator, she operated as Account Director at Commas PR Sdn Bhd, where she managed high-stakes internal and external communications pipelines alongside enterprise client relationships.
Her extensive career portfolio spans prominent multinational brands, non-profits, and agencies, including:
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E-Commerce & Logistics: Daraz, Aramex
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Consumer & Retail: Starbucks Coffee Malaysia
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Global Agencies & Media Networks: REDHILL, Alpha Access PR, Gushcloud Malaysia
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Non-Profit Organizations: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Navigating Digital and Telecom Evolution
MCMC’s leadership expects Uma’s cross-industry expertise to be vital in executing the commission’s corporate communications agenda. Her background in building institutional reputation and designing hyper-targeted digital campaigns will back the regulatory body as it coordinates with major telecom players and media conglomerates to drive national digital transformation.
