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In today’s context, corporations are no longer just trying to maximise profit but also to be responsible to their workers, environment and improving the society as a whole, hence the idea of a “stakeholder economy”.

I shared with the audience on trade and industry in transition, and how we should rethink industrial policy, economic policy, housing policy and overall effort to build a strong middle class society.

“We must not underestimate each of our potential but own them to build a pathway for our future, our nation, and humankind. “

“As policymakers, we must not assume that ESG is a burden for those who have to adopt it. Our role is to actually unlock its potential and lead the industry to provide possible avenues.”

Remarks at the Signing of the MOU between the University of Malaya and Xiamen University, and the Launch of Xiamen University’s Research Station of the Research School for Southeast Asian Studies within Universiti Malaya on 21 September 2023.

I had a policy discussion session with some 70 professionals and business leaders at Chee Siah Le Kee & Partners, where I shared about the Madani Economy framework and New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) on 22 September 2023.

This is my full speech delivered at the launch of “World Economic Forum Report on Mobilising Investments for Clean Energy in Malaysia” on 12 September 2023.

During the panel discussion “Regionalization, Re-Globalization, and Supply Chain Transformation” at the Milken Institute Asia Summit, I discussed about global supply chain reorganisation with fellow panelists Peter Lee, Chairman of the Board, WorldQuant Predictive and Steven Long, Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan General Manager, Intel Corporation. United States Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo delivered her opening remarks virtually.

I delivered a speech this noon, highlighting several key points made by the Prime Minister during the launch of “MADANI Economy: Empowering the People”. This is the platform to begin the long journey of economic renaissance for Malaysia towards a second economic take-off.

After these years, employers are finally willing to talk about better pay for employees. There are 4 reasons to this: 1. It is harder to get foreign labour now 2. Post Covid-19 labour crunch 3. Tight labour market due to fewer workers 4. Increased investments into the region – demand is more than supply

What is “tech up”? Is it only about IR4.0? It shouldn’t be. Digitalisation and automation at different settings, on different scales should be encouraged. One good place to start is at our local coffeeshop.