In Episode 14 of the Leaders Podcast, host Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International, is joined by Siti Subaidah, a respected investigator with decades of experience in the Malaysian and international investigative landscape.
Siti shares how her entry into the industry happened by chance — starting with administrative duties and evolving into hands-on investigative work. Through in-house training, she developed a skillset that allowed her to handle sensitive cases with discretion and professionalism.
The conversation also explores the state of the investigations sector in Malaysia, including the corporate risk environment and the importance of understanding local business culture.
Siti reflects on her long-standing relationship with the World Association of Detectives (W.A.D.), dating back to 1986 when she helped host one of its conferences in Singapore — years before officially becoming a member. She explains how W.A.D.’s international diversity and network influenced her early on and why she remains involved today.
