About us
About Glocal Link
A government-linked company under MARA Corporation, supporting the development of Bumiputera enterprises through strategic business services.
Think globally, act locally — the philosophy behind our name.
Founded with the philosophy of “Glocalization” — thinking globally, acting locally — GLSB connects local businesses to global halal marketplaces.
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions in branding, advertising, halal certification support, food technology and travel services tailored to both government and private sectors. We uphold the core values of honesty, integrity and accountability, ensuring every venture contributes to economic growth and community empowerment.
Company history
Part of the MARA family of companies.
Glocal Link (M) Sdn Bhd (GLSB) is an ISO 37001:2016 accredited government-linked company (GLC) and a subsidiary of MARA Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd (MARA Corp). MARA Corp is the wholly-owned business arm of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), incorporated to manage and generate revenue and contribute dividends to MARA through businesses operated by its 12 subsidiaries. MARA, an agency within the Ministry of Rural & Regional Development (KKDW), champions the growth of Bumiputera enterprises and offers first-class education opportunities for underprivileged Bumiputera students.
GLSB is mandated to offer strategic support services to its captive market within the KKDW and MARA ecosystem. The Board of Directors has assigned management to focus on several strategic businesses — advertising, branding and promotion, including our LED billboard business and branding consultation — alongside our inherent business and new business opportunities at the Inkubator Teknologi Makanan MARA (INTEM).
In travel and tours, Glocal Link Travel & Tours (M) Sdn Bhd (GLTT) is a MOTAC-licensed, wholly-owned subsidiary of GLSB that contributes revenue to the GLSB Group of Companies. GLTT promotes tour packages and customised excursions, especially for the special events and VVIP requirements of government agencies and private corporate organisations.
Our mission
To provide innovative solutions in branding, advertising, halal certification support, food technology and travel services, tailored to both government and private sectors.
Our vision · 2030
To elevate local brands and services to international standards through digital transformation, shared ecosystem resources and strategic partnerships.
Our values
What we stand for.
01
Honesty & Integrity
We commit to doing business with transparency, ethics and sincerity.
02
Governance & Accountability
We hold ourselves responsible for every decision made and every outcome delivered.
03
Innovation
We embrace change and technology to elevate Bumiputera entrepreneurship.
04
Collaboration
We build strong, inclusive networks within the MARA ecosystem and beyond.
05
Service Excellence
We deliver quality, results-oriented solutions across all sectors.
Leadership & organisation
The people behind GLSB.
Chairman
YBhg. Datuk Dr Ibrahim Yahaya
Leads the Board of Directors.
General Manager
Badrul Hisham Baharum
Leads GLSB’s management and heads the Glocal Link Travel Agency business unit.
Departments & divisions
Project Delivery & Operations Department
Najib Razak
Assistant Vice President I
Product Development & Marketing Department
Farah Adwina
Associate
Account & Finance Division
Noraini Mat Hussain
Associate
Business Coordination Unit
Amirah Syadiyah
Operation Executive
Special business units
INTEM Special Business Unit
Najib Razak
Head of Business Unit
GLSB New Special Business Unit
Farah Adwina
Head of Business Unit
Glocal Link Travel Agency
Badrul Hisham
Head of Business Unit
INTEM units
Seminar & Training Unit (Sub-SBU)
Associates
Food Lab Test & Analysis (Sub-SBU)
Adibah Nizam
Assistant Vice President II
Food Nutritional Fact Test & Analysis Unit
Farah Dayana
Associate Chemist
Microbiology Test & Analysis Unit
Nurul Najwa
Associate Microbiologist
Building Maintenance Unit
Rezal Rosli
Chargeman A1 & A4 Certified
Machine Maintenance Unit
Nurkhaliq Sharip
Boilerman
Let’s connect.
Whether you’re looking for branding solutions, halal compliance support, travel services or strategic collaboration — we’re here to help.