Institute of Electoral Studies and Advancement of Democracy
Dato' Dr. Kapten Bakhtiar Aliff bin Ibrahim
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Dato' Dr. Kapten Bakhtiar Aliff bin Ibrahim

AKE Group CEO & Founder

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Biography

Bakhtiar Aliff has 18 years of aviation experience with Malaysia Airline System Berhad (MAS) and Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd. He holds a Certificate of Proficiency Qualification, a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, and an Executive Diploma in Aviation Management. He earned his Commercial Pilot License in 2009 and an MBA. A Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistics Programming, Bakhtiar was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Management in 2023. His accolades include “Community Leader of the Year” (2021), recognition as a top young entrepreneur, and the Extraordinary Achievement CEO of the Year (2022).

Academic Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power), UiTM Shah Alam (2003-2006)
  • Executive Diploma in Aviation Management, Institute of Professional Development Open University (2007-2008)
  • Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating, Asia Pacific Flight Training (2007-2009)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Hertfordshire, UK (2017-2019)
  • Honorary Degree - Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration DBA (Honoris Causa), University of Hertfordshire, UK
  • PhD (Business Administration) / Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Administration (DBA), Open University Malaysia (2021-2024)

Key Positions Held

  • Mantan Ahli Dewan Negara (Senator) (Mac-Nov 2022)
  • Pengurus Besar / CEO Yayasan Melaka (Feb 2023-Jan 2024)
  • Presiden Gerakan Belia 4B Malaysia (2023-2025)

Key Achievements & Contributions

  • Pengasas Al Kauthar Eduqids
  • Penasihat kehormat National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NSCM) Melaka
Institutional Partners

Our Network

ABIM (Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia) ASLI (Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute) Bait Al-Amanah CARI (ASEAN Research & Advocacy) Cent-GPS (Centre for Governance and Political Studies) Center for Market Education CPPS (Centre for Public Policy Studies) G25 Malaysia Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) IMAN Research INSAP (Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research) Institut Nyala Invest Selangor IPSAS UPM IRDP (Institute for Research & Development of Policy) Jabatan Anak Istimewa Selangor (ANIS) KDEB Waste Management LEAD (Institute for Leadership & Development Studies) Malaysian Health Coalition MBI (Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated) MTOS (Majlis Tindakan OKU Selangor) Penang Institute REFSA (Research for Social Advancement) STDC (Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre) Taylor’s University Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) Universiti Malaya (UM) Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) WBS (Wanita Berdaya Selangor) WISDOM Foundation Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS)
ABIM (Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia) ASLI (Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute) Bait Al-Amanah CARI (ASEAN Research & Advocacy) Cent-GPS (Centre for Governance and Political Studies) Center for Market Education CPPS (Centre for Public Policy Studies) G25 Malaysia Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) IMAN Research INSAP (Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research) Institut Nyala Invest Selangor IPSAS UPM IRDP (Institute for Research & Development of Policy) Jabatan Anak Istimewa Selangor (ANIS) KDEB Waste Management LEAD (Institute for Leadership & Development Studies) Malaysian Health Coalition MBI (Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated) MTOS (Majlis Tindakan OKU Selangor) Penang Institute REFSA (Research for Social Advancement) STDC (Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre) Taylor’s University Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) Universiti Malaya (UM) Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) WBS (Wanita Berdaya Selangor) WISDOM Foundation Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS)
ABIM (Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia) ASLI (Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute) Bait Al-Amanah CARI (ASEAN Research & Advocacy) Cent-GPS (Centre for Governance and Political Studies) Center for Market Education CPPS (Centre for Public Policy Studies) G25 Malaysia Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) IMAN Research INSAP (Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research) Institut Nyala Invest Selangor IPSAS UPM IRDP (Institute for Research & Development of Policy) Jabatan Anak Istimewa Selangor (ANIS) KDEB Waste Management LEAD (Institute for Leadership & Development Studies) Malaysian Health Coalition MBI (Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated) MTOS (Majlis Tindakan OKU Selangor) Penang Institute REFSA (Research for Social Advancement) STDC (Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre) Taylor’s University Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) Universiti Malaya (UM) Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) WBS (Wanita Berdaya Selangor) WISDOM Foundation Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS)
ABIM (Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia) ASLI (Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute) Bait Al-Amanah CARI (ASEAN Research & Advocacy) Cent-GPS (Centre for Governance and Political Studies) Center for Market Education CPPS (Centre for Public Policy Studies) G25 Malaysia Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) IMAN Research INSAP (Institute of Strategic Analysis & Policy Research) Institut Nyala Invest Selangor IPSAS UPM IRDP (Institute for Research & Development of Policy) Jabatan Anak Istimewa Selangor (ANIS) KDEB Waste Management LEAD (Institute for Leadership & Development Studies) Malaysian Health Coalition MBI (Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated) MTOS (Majlis Tindakan OKU Selangor) Penang Institute REFSA (Research for Social Advancement) STDC (Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre) Taylor’s University Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS) Universiti Malaya (UM) Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) WBS (Wanita Berdaya Selangor) WISDOM Foundation Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (YAWAS)