Lydia Foong | Director, Curriculum Innovation and Development, Centre for Future Learning
Taylor's University

Assoc. Prof. Dr Lydia Foong has over 35 years of experience in education, spanning academic leadership, curriculum innovation, educational policy and professional development. She currently serves as Director of Curriculum & Educational Development at the Centre for Future Learning, Taylor’s University, Malaysia. In this role, she leads initiatives to strengthen curriculum design and development, enhance academic capabilities, and advance innovative teaching and learning practices. Working closely with academic faculties and university leadership, she supports the translation of institutional priorities into curriculum practices that enhance educational quality and student learning experiences. Previously, she was the founding Dean of the Faculty of Education, Languages and Psychology and Director of the Confucius Institute at SEGi University. She has contributed to national education policy and development initiatives, including Malaysia’s Government Transformation Programme under the Prime Minister’s Department, as well as projects involving the Ministry of Education and the World Bank. Her contributions include curriculum standards development and early childhood education reform. She remains actively engaged in educational consultancy, research and professional discourse at national and international levels.