OUR TEAM

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JAY ISHAK is a dynamic force in Malaysia’s creative and fashion industries, known for her strategic vision, diplomatic finesse, and unwavering commitment to cultural and community-driven impact. With over two decades of experience in the event management industry, she now champions the integration of fashion, commerce, and cross-cultural collaboration — connecting Malaysian talents with the global stage.

Jay formerly served as President of MODA, Malaysia’s leading association for fashion designers, where she championed unity and growth within the local industry. She brings a wealth of experience as an event consultant and fashion industry relations leader. 

She has proudly represented Malaysia at global platforms, including the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow and the Global Apparel Conference in China, advocating for Malaysian fashion, sustainability, and global collaboration.

With a reputation for mobilising talent and forging meaningful alliances, Jay leads with passion and purpose, making MyFashionChamber not just a platform, but a movement.

DR. LEENA AL-MUJAHED – 

Advocate for Women’s Empowerment, Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Fashion

Dr. Leena is a visionary changemaker whose journey spans healthcare, human rights, and sustainable fashion. She holds a Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences, an MBA, and an honorary doctorate.

She began her career co-founding national medical associations in Yemen before relocating to Malaysia, where she managed diplomatic portfolios and championed human rights. Her founding of YRWO (Yemeni Refugee Women Organisation) reflects her commitment to empowering women through skill-building, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Founder of Maison de Lina, a luxury modest fashion brand, Dr. Leena is also a published researcher on fashion, heritage, and sustainability. At MyFashionChamber, she supports cross-cultural collaboration, inclusive storytelling, and positioning Malaysia as a globally engaged fashion hub.

She has represented women’s voices at the UN Gender Equality Summit and is recognised as one of the youngest Yemeni women featured in regional media.

BKAY NAIR is a prominent figure in Malaysia’s fashion scene – a lawyer by profession, a former model and actress by passion, and a fashion entrepreneur by mission. With over a decade of experience through Bkay Nair Resources, she brings professionalism and purpose into every aspect of her fashion journey.

Her work in fashion is not just about style – it’s about storytelling. Through initiatives like Threads of Heritage and Malaysia Batik Through 6 Yards of Beauty, she has elevated traditional Malaysian textiles such as Batik and songket onto contemporary platforms, reimagining them for the modern world.

As President of the Fashion Business Development Association of Malaysia, Bkay champions upskilling, reskilling, and empowering local designers, artisans, and fashionpreneurs. She believes fashion is a powerful tool – to build confidence, represent identity, and create impact.

As a Founding Member of MyFashionChamber, Bkay plays a pivotal role in promoting heritage, sustainability, and business development, ensuring Malaysian fashion is globally celebrated.

From showcases to speaking engagements, she stands for fashion that uplifts, connects, and transforms. For Bkay, fashion is not just business. It is image. It is identity. It is influence.

BETTY ANNE BROHIER is an iconic figure in Malaysia’s fashion and events industry, with over 40 years of experience as a fashion choreographer, model mentor, entrepreneur, and event producer. Crowned Miss Malaysia 1984, she has since dedicated her life to advancing fashion excellence both on and off the runway.

In 1990, she co-founded a modeling agency focused on developing aspiring talents and elevating professionalism in the modeling industry. With her impeccable eye for detail and deep understanding of fashion aesthetics, Betty Anne has choreographed fashion shows for over 35 years — collaborating with top designers, global brands, and major industry events.

Expanding her expertise into event production in 1999, she has successfully curated high-impact fashion and corporate showcases with world-class standards. Her leadership emphasises ethical representation, talent development, and international visibility for Malaysian creatives.

At MyFashionChamber, Betty Anne brings her vast experience in fashion show choreography, mentoring, and talent management to raise event quality, champion local models and designers, and advocate for global recognition of Malaysian fashion.

DATIN Ts. DR. NORSAADAH ZAKARIA, CText FTI is a Chartered Clothing Technologist and Fellow of The Textile Institute (UK), with over 20 years of experience in clothing technology and sustainable fashion education. As a PhD holder and Research Fellow at Taylor’s University, she is actively engaged in academic research focused on digital innovation, anthropometry, and sustainable product development in the fashion industry.

Her career spans academia, international consulting, and leadership roles in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), where she has delivered transformative skills training since 2002. As the founder of the Sustainable Clothing Technology and Business Hub, she champions technology-led education for sustainable fashion development.

At MyFashionChamber, Dr. Norsaadah leads efforts to provide targeted education on sustainable fashion for students, trainers, educators, and SMEs. Her programs integrate anthropometry and digital tools to foster efficient, eco-conscious design, production, and consumption. Her vision is to position Malaysia as a global leader in responsible fashion through grassroots awareness, certification programs, and sustainable innovation.

DATIN NORMA NORELL is a pioneer in Malaysia’s image consulting and fashion enhancement industry. She is the founder of Norma Norell (M) Sdn Bhd and the visionary behind NNIED (Norma Norell Image Enhancement & Development), a program dedicated to personal and professional branding across all walks of life. 

After training in Germany and the UK, she introduced image consulting to Malaysia, where her name became synonymous with refinement, self-confidence, and cross-cultural presentation.

With over four decades of experience, Datin Norma has shaped the image of public figures, CEOs, creatives, and mega talents. Her styling and branding expertise have left a mark in Malaysia’s entertainment industry, most notably with music legends such as Ramli Sarip and Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad, whose international image she helped craft. Her work has been featured in TV, radio, and print media.

At MyFashionChamber, she brings her deep industry network, unmatched eye for transformation, and commitment to mentoring talents in image management, branding, and confidence-building — empowering members to shine on both local and global platforms.