Uma K. joins Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission as Director II, Corp Comm

Uma K., a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience across corporate communications, media relations, social media, and strategic brand marketing, has joined the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as Director II, Corporate Communications.

She announced the appointment on LinkedIn, sharing, "Grateful to be part of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission as Director II, Corporate Communications."

In her new role, based in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Uma will lead communications initiatives for the regulator, overseeing corporate communications efforts and stakeholder engagement as Malaysia's communications and multimedia landscape continues to evolve.

Uma brings more than a decade of experience spanning public relations agencies, multinational brands, government-linked organizations, and non-profit institutions. Prior to joining MCMC, she served as Account Director at Commas PR Sdn Bhd, where she led internal and external communications mandates while managing client relationships and strategic communications programs.

Over the course of her career, she has held senior communications positions at organizations including Daraz, Starbucks Coffee Malaysia, REDHILL, WWF, Gushcloud Malaysia, Aramex, and Alpha Access PR.

Known for her expertise in strategic communications, media engagement, crisis communications, brand storytelling, and digital campaigns, Uma has worked closely with leadership teams across industries to build reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive impactful communications outcomes.

Her appointment comes as MCMC continues to strengthen its communications efforts amid rapid developments in the digital, telecommunications, and media sectors. With a career spanning corporate, agency, consumer, technology, and public-sector communications, Uma is expected to play a key role in advancing the commission's corporate communications agenda.