MIM National Management Game

The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) National Management Game is a high-stakes business simulation that mirrors the real challenges of running a simulated company. Compete against Malaysia’s sharpest young professionals in a dynamic, multi-round game that tests your ability to lead, strategise and adapt.

About The National Management Game

The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) National Management Game is a dynamic business simulation that puts you in the driver’s seat of a company. Designed to mirror real-world challenges, it tests your ability to lead, strategise, and make critical decisions across finance, marketing, production and HR.

Compete against Malaysia’s brightest young professionals in a dynamic, multi-round simulation where every choice impacts your company’s success. The team with the highest shareholder value at the end of the game will be crowned National Champion and awarded an exclusive trip to Macau and China.

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Participation Criteria

Open to Malaysian professionals eager to put their business skills to the test. Whether you're an emerging leader, corporate executive, or driven entrepreneur, this game is for those ready to compete, collaborate and lead under pressure.

Open Exclusively to MIM Members
Registration Fee: RM 500 per Team
Age Between 25 - 35 Years Old
3 Participants per Team
Limited to 20 Teams
Registration Closes: 31 August 2025

Why Join The Challenge?

Whether your goal is to win or to learn, this is your chance to put your leadership, strategy, and decision-making to the ultimate test. Along the way, you will strengthen teamwork, enhance negotiation skills, and grow as a future leader.

Master strategic thinking and financial acumen

Sharpen negotiation and
problem-solving skills

Lead teams and inspire
collaboration

Make bold decisions in
high-stakes situations

From National Stage to Asian Spotlight

Through this game, we discover and nurture Malaysia’s brightest young professionals, honing their leadership and strategic skills as they prepare to compete, decide, and lead with impact on the regional stage at the Asian Management Game.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

The NMG is a premier business simulation competition organised by the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM), designed to test and develop participants’ strategic thinking, leadership and decision-making skills through a real-world business simulation.

The competition is open to emerging leader, corporate executive or driven entrepreneur across Malaysia. Each team typically comprises 3 members.

Participants will develop hands-on skills in business strategy, financial management, marketing, operations, teamwork, critical thinking and leadership.

The duration may vary by year, but generally, the game runs for several weeks—starting with orientation and preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand final.

Yes, a nominal fee is charged per team. Please refer to the registration section for the latest fee structure.

Teams will compete for cash prizes, an international trip to Macau & China, a champion’s trophy and nationwide recognition.

Scroll up for the register button, fill in the required details, and submit your payment. You’ll receive confirmation and further instructions by email.

You can email us at membership@mim.org.my or call our Programme Secretariat at +603 7711 2888 (Membership Department)

Competition Format

Duration: 4 Weeks

Each team will manage a simulated company through three progressively challenging rounds, simulating real-world business dynamics. Participants must analyse data, evaluate trade-offs, and make strategic decisions across key functions such as marketing, operations, finance, and human resources. The ultimate objective is to grow shareholder funds and outperform other teams, all within a competitive, time-sensitive environment that mirrors real executive decision-making.

Round 1

Semi-Final A

Semi-Final B

Final

Week

1

2

3

4

Days

8-11 September 2025

19-20 September 2025

26-27 September 2025

3-4 October 2025

Teams Involved

5 Teams/per day

4 Teams

4 Teams

4 Finalist Teams

Decisions Required

3 Decisions/
Per Team

4 Decisions/
Per Team

4 Decisions/
Per Team

5 Decisions/
Per Team

Outcomes

The Top 8 Teams Advance

2 Winners
Advance to The Final

2 Winners
Advance to The Final

Champion: Highest Shareholder Funds

Compete To Win

The winning team will walk away with cash prizes, a champion’s trophy, and an exclusive international trip to Macau and China, celebrating their success on a global stage. Every participant will also receive a Certificate of Attendance from MIM, marking their growth and accomplishment in this national-level competition.

2nd Place

RM 2,000 and Certificate of Attendance

3rd Place

RM 1,500 and Certificate of Attendance

4th Place

RM 1,000 and Certificate of Attendance

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