The Social Exchange is a great initiative by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). It is not just an initiative, but a statement that we are not just thinking about the capital market just for money, but capital market for a purpose. We live in a…
Tax is always contentious, since time immemorial. Taxing from whom, taxing for who, and for what, will always feature heavily in the debates of every society. But, now in March 2026, we are at a crossroads of global history. Since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020,…
Credit plays an important role in our economy. When used wisely, it helps families manage expenses, invest in education, and buy assets. For businesses, credit helps them grow and create jobs. Banks remain our main source of credit. But banks are not the only players.…
I would like to thank Organising Chairman Ng Jan Tzen and the team for making this happen. I would also like to thank the co-organisers FMM, JCI, MICCI, Pelita, as well as the venue provider University of Reading Malaysia, for doing this together. And, of…
BRICS is currently the most important platform expressing the aspirations of the bottom billions of the world’s population in the Global South. BRICS is a shared commitment to resilience, sovereignty and mutual progress. Following the end of the Second World War exactly 80 years ago,…
The recent protests in Indonesia expose a serious socioeconomic root cause: millions of people work in the informal sector, especially as gig workers, and face low wages as well as the lack of opportunity in the formal sector. And a day before a young Gojek…
Selamat sejahtera and Salam Malaysia MADANI, Annyeonghaseyo and a very good morning. May I welcome you to Kuala Lumpur for the 33rd Maekyung Global Forum 2025, a truly significant gathering that brings together some of the sharpest minds and most influential leaders from both Malaysia…
I would like to thank Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) and Securities Commission for inviting me to deliver the Keynote Address at this important Sustainable and Responsible Investment Conference 2025, held in collaboration with the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI). The theme, ‘Shaping the…
I am delighted to launch the Green Building Index (GBI) Data Centre Tool Version 2.0 – an initiative that aligns with Malaysia’s aspirations for a sustainable, future-ready digital economy. Let me start by congratulating the GBI team, led by the Board and Accreditation Panel, for…
I thank MIDA for organising the inaugural Data Centre Nexus, with the theme of “Powering Digital Growth, Connecting Industries”. A special mention goes to OCBC Bank and HSBC Bank for supporting this meaningful gathering. I hope we can build a broad-based consensus among all stakeholders…