Syed Mohammed Idid Named IABC APAC Senior Communication Professional Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- West Coast Expressway (WCE) Malaysia Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement General Manager Syed Mohammed Idid, has been named ‘Communicator of the Year 2025’ by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Senior Communication Professional category.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, IABC APAC said Syed Mohammed Idid had been recognised as one of Malaysia’s leading crisis communication experts, often sought after for his steady guidance in high-stakes and complex situations.

“His work is defined by professionalism, empathy and a deep commitment to developing the next generation of communicators,” it said in a statement.

We Communications Malaysia Communications Consultant Daniel Delaney, who nominated him for the award, said Syed Mohammed Idid exemplified what it means to be a generous communicator and mentor. and that he shares decades of experience with sincerity and zero hesitation.

“He shares decades of experience with sincerity and zero hesitation,” he was quoted as saying in the same statement.

Meanwhile, another recipient, DITO CME Holdings Corporation chief operating officer Dr Donald Lim who bagged the award in the Executive Leader category is widely regarded as the Philippines’ Father of Digital Marketing.

IABC APAC noted that Lim had been instrumental in transforming communication practice within dynamic organisations and championing human-centred, tech-enabled narratives.

Meanwhile, IABC APAC Chair Barbara Pesel said both Syed Mohammed Idid and Lim embodied the inspiring attributes, exceptional skills and profound impact that the association admires and values, adding that they serve as examples of success for others in IABC APAC to emulate and learn from.

 The IABC is a global network of communication professionals committed to improving organisational effectiveness through strategic communication and serves as a resource for professionals who want to excel in the field of communication and advance their careers.

-- BERNAMA