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The Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Chinese Economic Forum organised by ASLI.The Forum’s Adviser Dato Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek presenting the Award to the Prime Minister whilst ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, ASLI CEO & WCEF Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh and Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew look on.

Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib and Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen arriving at the ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh with Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard and former Governor ASEAN Leadership Forum accompanied by ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh and Senior Vice President General, Major General Michael Jeffreys at the Australia Summit held in Melbourne. Max Say.

ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah with the Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri at ASLI President Mr. Mirzan Mahathir greeting the Prime Minister at an ASLI Launching Ceremony whilst ASLI’s Education Summit. Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan Chief Secretary to the Government and Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng look on. PRIME MINISTERS AT THE 9TH ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM

Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Cambodia and their wives with the sponsors and organising committee of the ASEAN Leadership Forum.

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor shaking hands with Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian CEO Kuala Lumpur Kepong From left: Senior Minister and Minister of Commerce Cambodia Cham Prasidh and Cambodia’s Deputy whilst AXIATA CEO Dato Seri Jamaluddin Ibrahim and Muhibbah Engineering Managing Director Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong and ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh. Mr. Mac Ngan Boon look on. The 9th ASEAN Leadership Forum was held on the 4th-5th of April, well as human capital development, the involvement of the younger 2012 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and was coorganized by the Asian generation and the development of creativity are seen as crucial in Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), the Ministry of Commerce, achieving a more powerful, well-integrated regional grouping. Cambodia, and the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. The conference brought together experts from various fields and sectors to discuss The different sessions of the forum discussed various aspects of ASEAN on the subject of ASEAN, ASEAN Connectivity, what the challenges connectivity - the first session focused on the economics of ASEAN and are and what lies ahead. The Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech tackled questions such as what is the economic capability of ASEAN at Hun Sen delivered the Official Opening Keynote Address, whereas the moment, what are the challenges for further development, and how the Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Sri Mohd Najib delivered the to overcome them. The second session focused on the roles that the Leadership Keynote Address. AXIATA was the title sponsor of this private sector could play in terms of developing smoother connectivity, Forum whilst Maybank was the dinner host whilst QI Group was the especially physical connectivity, for ASEAN members. Another session Strategic Partner. focused on the non-traditional threats that ASEAN members face, and how to go about implementing the mechanisms to face these threats, The recurring themes that can be drawn from this conference and the whereas another one covered aspects of energy, sustainability, and input of all those involved is the necessity to achieve deeper integration revision of national policies to avoid energy security threats within ASEAN among the ASEAN members. The leadership of ASEAN needs to in the future. The penultimate session focused on the ways that people focus on the challenges ahead and ensure that obstacles are correctly connectivity can be enhanced. The ways most cited include education and timely overcome, in order to allow for progress in the integration and knowledge, movement of labour, increase in intra-ASEAN tourism process of the grouping. Issues such as narrowing the development gap and increasing the understanding between communities. Finally, the among member-states, achieving higher connectivity, and deepening final session demonstrated the positions of ASEAN’s dialogue partners regional integration, developing a crisis resolution mechanism, as and what they view as priorities for ASEAN’s future.

Maybank Chairman Tan Sri Megat Zaharuddin, Maybank CEO Dato Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Axiata CEO Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak arriving at the ASEAN Leadership Forum accompanied Dato Sri Jamaluddin Ibrahim. by the President Cambodia Chamber of Commerce Okhna Kith Meng and ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh.

2 PRIME MINISTERS AT THE 9TH ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM

Senior Minister Cham Prasidh presenting a momento to Mr. Donald Foley of IBM whilst Dato Vijay Eswaran and HRH Prince Norodom Sirivudh (centre) with ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh and ISEAS Singapore Deputy Deputy Prime Minister Hor Namhong look on. Director Dr. Ooi Kee Beng.

Maybank CEO Dato Sri Abdul Wahid Omar moderating a session with Laos Commerce Minister Dr. Nam QI Group’s Dato Vijay Eswaran, IDEAS President Tunku Abidin Muhriz and Mr. Larry Strange speaking at a Viyaketh and Cambodian’s Senior Minister Cham Prasidh. session.

Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib in his Keynote Address The Prime Minister as current chair of ASEAN sets out 5 keys challenges. highlighted the importance of increasing the younger generation’s First, Asean leadership must strive for a global role of the region in interest in ASEAN. He feels that youths in the region are detached international economic management rather than focusing on Asean’s about Asean. “It is this mindset that we need to change by increasing role only at the region level. Second, the superpower rivalry meant both the younger generation’s interest in Asean and helping them see challenges and opportunities for the region. Third, Asean leadership must and understand their power and their potential. The Prime Minister take full advantage of the increasing level of economic interdependence also stressed that leadership was key to human development and among the members to promote regional production networks. Fourth, creativity. He said Asean’s successes did not mean leaders would Asean leadership must ensure than regional integration is pursued be complacent. “We must continue to adopt, evolve and reform through open regionalism. Fifth, Asean must resist protectionist wherever necessary.” sentiments leaders & beggar thy neighbour policies.

The Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen in his Opening He also called for narrowing of development gaps among member Keynote Address spoke about the central theme of Cambodia’s countries, strengthening Asean connections, promoting agriculture Chairmanship of ASEAN, “One Community, One Destiny”. cooperation, having a quick response to a crisis resolution mechanism and disaster management in the context of global warming and climate Prime Minister Hun Sen said the success of Asean leadership change. should be measured by the progress the region makes in terms of achieving the theme effectively in as short a time as possible. He Over 350 participants attended this 9th Asean Leadership Forum. The stressed that a key challenge of Asean leadership is the forging Forum is sponsored by Al Khair International Islamic Bank, Philips, of a common will for the Asian community to achieve the theme Cambodian Public Bank, IBM, Kuala Lumpur Kepong, Muhibbah “ASEAN: One Community, One Destiny”. Engineering, Nagamas and Strait of Partners.

Cambodia’s Senior Minister Chanthol Sun with IBM Managing Director Ramanathan and Mr. John Mc Some speakers with Cambodia’s Senior Minister Cham Prasidh. Ginley.

3 ASLI ORGANISES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRINCIPLED POLICING

Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah presenting a momento to Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib while Home Minister Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Tan Sri Ismail Haji Omar IGP and Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh, CEO of ASLI look on.

Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib being greated by Tan Sri Ismail Haji Omar, Inspector-General of Brief discussion before the forum with Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chairman of ASLI, Tan Sri Ismail Haji Oman, Police, Malaysia and Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chairman of ASLI upon arrival. Inspector-General of Police, Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib, Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Minister of Home Affairs, Malaysia and Datuk Seri Razman Hashim, Deputy Chairman, Sunway Group.

Principled policing is the foundation for progress and for social justice. be compromised. Modern police force must be able to achieve such lofty There is no more important precondition for rapid economic, social and standards. The key operative word is the trust of the people in the police cultural development than principled policing. Where policing is unprincipled, force. corruption and rent seeking throttle in the crib many entrepreneurial efforts, particularly among those without capital resources and dependent The Prime Minister also stated that he is gratified to see PDRM responding on favourable patronage. Where policing is unprincipled, the Rule of Law to the call of NKRA. The police as he added did not complain but came on cannot emerge nor can human rights be fully respected. Where policing is board with the government on this programme. Much has been achieved as unprincipled, judges are compromised and lawyers are irrelevant defenders we see 14% reduction of street crime, 11 % of crime in the first year. This of fairness and justice. is just the beginning as he concluded. We have to keep on going doing it relentlessly. Gain the trust of the people. Show the results. How do we make The Principled Policing Conference was a programme to capture police more visible? It can be done! It is a question of experience-based observations and produce guidelines to enable current rising to the challenge. and aspiring police personnel to achieve and sustain success in today’s globalised and competitive world. The conference was jointly organised by Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, Minister of Home Affairs, in his The and in association with the Caux Round Table keynote address stated that Malaysia has transformed itself democratically and the International Institute for Public Ethics, on 13-14 February 2012 at with economic development and having a good education system in place. the Sunway Hotel Resort and Spa, Bandar Sunway. The Conference was But the success did not come easy. He continued that PDRM has been the officiated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Hon. Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib pillar of strength in this country and the nation has adapted smoothly with the Tun Razak. changing times.

In his opening keynote address, “Reconnecting Police and the People”, the Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin added that through PDRM, Malaysia stood its Prime Minister stated that the police have been providing protection to the ground and defended the country in time of need. Now Malaysia is at a critical people. Nowadays police need to embody the best practices in upholding juncture in redefining police and other agencies in nation building. Those rule of law. He added that police must serve the communities and not serving living during war years want security above all else. Nowadays youth want the state. Law enforcement officers are instructed to pursue common law greater freedom, governance, accountability and transparency. Dato’ Seri in objectives without subjugating others rights. He continued that policing is not his concluding remarks added that when we talk about reforms, there are and can never be a business. Police fidelity is only to the law and public interest preventive laws. But it must be met with capacity building. He continued that it serves to protect and public trust that he must uphold. Police he added must Malaysia should do a benchmarking exercise with its international partners. be equipped with necessities to carry out their mandate effectively. As we talk about reforms, we must look beyond our comfort zones. Our transformation has been working well, but it is a work in progress. Peaceful We need a new set of mindset, the Prime Minister continued. We cannot just Assembly bill is still being viewed on its effect. EO principles are still important think of only arresting. We need to have a higher level of professionalism. in engaging national security. He hopes that Malaysia can rise beyond and Investigative officers must be up to the mark. Evidence collections must not challenge conventional wisdom not to bow to hatred. Look at future fill with

On stage for the Special Address with the Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Razman Hashim, Executive Police and the Rule of Law session with Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, Former, Chief Justice and Chairman Deputy Chairman, Sunway Group and Tan Sri Ismail Haji Omar, Inspector-General of Police. of the Royal Commission of Police Malaysia, Datuk Haji Kuthubul Zaman bin Bukhari, Former President, Bar Council and Member, Royal Commission of Police and Prof Dato Dr. Chandra Muzafar President, International Movement for a Just World. 4 ASLI ORGANISES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRINCIPLED POLICING

Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein Minister of Home Affairs, The Inspector-General of Police and ASLI CEO with the Forum corporate sponsors presentatives.

Trends in 21st Century Polising session with Mr. Ken Kohl, Resident Legal Advisor, US Departmenty of Justice, Embassy of USA Dato Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein being greated by Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar, Deputy Inspector-General in Kuala Lumpur, H.E. Kasit Piromya, Former Foreign Minister of Thailand, Tan Sri Ismail Haji Omar, Inspector-General of Police, of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Bakri Mohd Zinin, Federal CID Director and Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Shariff,Chief of Malaysia, Tun Hanif Omar, Prof. Charles Sampford, Director, IEGL, The Institute for Ethics, Governance and Law / President, Police, Johor while Tan Sri Ismail Haji Omar, Inspector-General of Police looks on. International Institute of Public Ethlics / Foundation Dean and Professor of Law and Research Professor, Griffith University, and Mr. Ian Buchanan, Senior Executive Adviser, Booz & Company (Aust) Pty Ltd. hope and dignity. There is strength in diversity and plurality. Only then can for a Just World; ACP Lim Leong Hock, ACP IGP Secretariat, The Royal we look forward for a future. Malaysia Police; Federal Agent Michael Jarratt, SLO Kuala Lumpur, Serious & Organised Crime, Australian Federal Police; Superintendent Neil Banks, Tan Sri Ismail bin Haji Omar, the Inspector General of Police in his remarks Police Liaison Officer, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, The Philippine stated that there is a need for a clear vision, exchange of knowledge, human and Timor -Leste, Representing the Police Commissioner of New Zealand development, and internationalisation of the police function. He added that Police; Prof Charles Sampford, Director, IEGL, The Institute for Ethics, we need a human face in policing. We need hardware and also “heart”ware. Governance and Law / President, International Institute of Public Ethics / Police as he continued needs to reinforce its relations with society. Police Foundation Dean and Professor of Law and Research Professor, Griffith are information managers and also relationship managers. The indicators University; Associate Professor Dr. Sundramoorthy, University Science of society would mean well for sustainable development of policing. Tan Malaysia (USM); Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim, Global Advisory Board Sri Ismail continued with the notion that the importance of universal values of the Caux Round Table & President of the Caux Round Table Malaysia; and norms are needed. Accountability, integrity, and social responsibility Datuk Eddy Chen, Group Managing Director, MKH Berhad / Treasurer, must be held. Knowing the unknown and always be prepared is a must Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF); Professor Abdullah al- for the police. Tan Sri concluded that the police must continually change Ahsan, Professor of History and Deputy Dean, International Institute of in the future. Organisational changes can be from minor tweaks to major Islamic Thought and Civilization (lSTAC), International Islamic University overhauls. Leadership commitment is important in managing change. Modem Malaysia; Tan Sri Robert Phang, Founder and Chairman, Social Care communication and its impact on policing must not be underestimated as Foundation / Exco, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF); Tan Sri information is increasingly mobile. Dato’ Lee Lam Thye, Vice Chairman, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation and Member, Royal Commission of Police; Dato’ Haji Tun Hisan bin Dato’ Among the distinguished role-players at the conference were Tun Haji Haji Tun Hamzah, Chief of Police, Contingent of ; Mr T. Raja Kumar, Mohamed Hanif Omar, Former, Inspector-General of Police; H.E. Kasit Deputy Commissioner (Policy), Singapore Police Force; Prof Dato’ Mohd Piromya, Former Foreign Minister of Thailand; Professor Charles Sampford, Hamdan bin Haji Adnan, Professor, School of Social Sciences, University Director, IEGL, The Institute for Ethics, Governance and Law / President, Malaysia Sabah / Former SUHAKAM Commissioner; Datuk Dr Denison International Institute of Public Ethics / Foundation Dean and Professor of Jayasooria, Principal Research Fellow, Institute of Ethics Studies, UKM; Ms Law and Research Professor, Griffith University; Mr Ken Kohl, Resident Syamsuriatina Ishak, Member of Bar Council Human Rights Committee, Legal Advisor, US Department of Justice, Embassy of USA in Kuala Lumpur; Council Member, Malaysian Bar Council 2011/12; Mr Kamal Affendi Hashim, Mr Ian Buchanan, Senior Executive Adviser, Booz & Company (Aust) Pty Crime Analyst, Malaysia Crime Prevention; SAC Datuk Mazlan Mansor, Ltd; Mr Azri Razif Yahaya, Chief Technologist, IBM Malaysia; Tun Mohamed Deputy Director, Criminal Investigation Department (Strategic Planning and Dzaiddin Abdullah, Former, Chief Justice and Chairman, Royal Commission Management), The Royal Malaysia Police; Ms Ivy Josiah, Executive Director, of Police Malaysia; Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi, Legal Women Aid Organisation & Former Member, Royal Commission of Police Advisor, University Technology MARA (UiTM); Datuk Haji Kuthubul Zaman and Datuk Dr Raj Karim, Member, National Anti Trafficking Council Malaysia bin Bukhari, Former President, Bar Council and Member, Royal Commission / Former SUHAKAM Commissioner. of Police; Prof Dato’ Dr Chandra Muzafar, President, International Movement

Police responsibility to public service session with Dato Haji Tun Hisan bin Dato Haji Building safer cities session with Datuk Eddy Chen, Group Managing Director, MKH Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria, Principal Research Fellow, Institute of Ethnic Studies, Tun Hamzah,Chief of Police, Selangor, Tan Sri Dato Lee Lam Thye, Vice Chairman, Berhad /Treasurer, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF), Professor Abdullah UKM with Ms Ivy Josiah, Executive Director, Women Aid Organisation & Former Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation and Memeber, Royal Commission of Police al-Ahsan, Professor of History and Deputy Dean, International Institute of Islamic Member, Royal Commission of Police and Datuk Dr. Raj Karim, Member, National Anti Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia, Tunku and Mr. T.Raja Kumar, Deputy Commissioner (Policy), Singapore Police Force. Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim, Global Advisory Board of the Caux Round Table & President Trafficking Council Malaysia/ Former SUHAKAM Commissioner on The Many Shades of the Caux Round Table Malaysia and Mr. Azri Razif Yahaya, Chief Technologist, IBM of Crime session. Malaysia. 5 MALAYSIAN CHINESE AT THE POLITICAL CROSSROAD

ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh presenting a momento to Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib whilst From left: DAP Deputy Chairman Dr. Tan Seng Giaw, SUPP President Dato Seri Peter Chun, ASLI CEO Tan Sri MCA President Dato Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek looks on. Dr. Michael Yeoh, MCA Deputy President Dato Seri , LDP President Dato V.K. Liew and Gerakan Deputy President Chang Ko Youn.

Dato Dr. MCA Youth Leader, Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, MCA Youth Education Bureau Tourism Minister Dato Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen moderating a session. Chairman Mr. Chong and DAP Strategist and MP Liew Chin Tong.

Deputy Youth & Sports Minister Senator Gan Ping Sieu, Transport Minister Dato Seri Kong Cho Ha and Deputy Minister, Prime Minister’s Dept, Dato V.K. Liew, Housing & Local Government Minister Dato Seri DAP Deputy Secretary General Madam Chong Eng. Chor Chee Heung and Transport Minister, Dato Seri Kong Cho Ha.

It was the Political Conference of the year when almost all Chinese ‘Succeeding with Political Transformation’ and stressed that although Cabinet Ministers and Chinese Leaders from both political divides it is important for us to have a sense of history on our forefathers who came together to debate and address pertinent questions and built our country and our nation, we shall not forget to look at the issues which are close to the hearts of many Malaysian Chinese. future of the nation. The Malaysian Chinese at a Political Crossroads Conference was held on the 18 February 2012 at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel. The first session entitled “Malaysia’s Changing Political Landscape where the leaders from two political party giants - Datuk Seri Dr. - Demand for Good Governance and Civil Society”, the line up of Chua Soi Lek, the Malaysia Chinese Association (MCA) and Mr Lim speakers present were YB Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Guan Eng, the (DAP), came face to face in Health and Deputy President of Malaysian Chinese Association a political debate with the theme “Malaysian Chinese at a Political (MCA); YB Datuk Seri Peter Chin, Minister of Energy, Green Crossroad” on 18th February 2012 at the Berjaya Time Square Technology and Water; President, Sawarak United People’s Party Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The event was well-attended by supporters (SUPP); YB Datuk Chan Ko Yun, Deputy President of Parti Gerakan by both political parties and the media. The objective of the debate Rakyat Malaysia; and YB Dr Tan Seng Giaw, National Deputy was to discuss and assess vital issues concerning the Malaysian Chairman, Democratic Action-Party (DAP). They all agreed that Chinese community as well as all , especially with the good governance and transparency are crucial elements to achieve general elections looming around the corner. the objectives of the people and the nation towards 2020. Without a strong civil society and independent media, different interest groups Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek gave the welcoming speech and he will continue to sway public opinion. Speakers from both political touched on various issues concerning the local politics in Malaysia, divides also highlighted the numerous transformation plans and especially concerning the Chinese community living in the political programmes that they embarked on for the benefit of the people and and economic realities of a multi ethnic society. YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd the country. Najib Tun Razak delivered the Official Opening Keynote Address on

6 POLITICAL DEBATE BETWEEN MCA AND DAP LEADERS

Penang Chief Minister and DAP Secretary-General and MCA President Dato Seri Dr. Chua ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh presenting a momento to Mr. Lim Guan Eng whilst Dato Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek at the start of the Debate with the Moderator. Soi Lek looks on.

Health Minister Dato Seri Liow Tiong Lai, MCA President Dato Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek, the debate Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh, Dato Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek, Mr. Lim Guan Eng, Madam Betty Chew. moderator Mr. Tang Ah Chai, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew. The Education session was a popular issue among the Chinese The fourth session discussed about the New Chinese Dilemma. community entitled “The Vernacular Education Struggle - What are Panelists on this session were YB Senator Gan Ping Sieu Deputy the implications for the Malaysian Chinese”. The session featured Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr Dominic Lau representing Teng 4 speakers, namely YB Datuk lr. Dr. Wee Ka Siong, Deputy Minister Chang Yeow Secretary-General of PGRM; YB Chong Eng MP of of Education; Prof Dr Ho Khai Leong, Dean of Institute of Chinese , and Datuk David Teng Lung Chi Party Treasurer of Studies, UTAR; Mr Chong Sin Woon, MCA Youth Education United People’s Party (SUPP). They stressed that the two Bureau Chief; and YB Liew Chin Tong, Member of Parliament, Bukit party system will encourage healthy political competition. Although Bendera. The speakers highlighted the struggles and issues faced the speakers did not believe that this is the new chinese dilemma, by the Chinese community in preserving the Chinese education, and they shared the view that both the government and the opposition stressed that vernacular education will not hinder National Unity. parties are now more sensitive towards the needs of the different ethnic groups in Malaysia especially post 2008 12th General In session three, entitled “Social and Cultural Landscape - the Elections. challenges ahead”, Deputy Secretary General of PGRM YB Liang Teck Meng, MP Serdang YB , CEO of Centre for The inaugural Debate between Datuk Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek Strategic Engagement (CENSE) Ms Fui K. Soong, and Deputy President of MCA and YAB Lim Guan Eng Chief Minister of Penang, Secretary General of MCA and Deputy Minister YB Datuk Chua Tee was the highlight of the Conference. The debate, conducted entirely Yong shared that the social and cultural issues in this country have in Mandarin with the theme “Is the two Party System Becoming a not received the right amount of attention, and Malaysians in general 2 Race System?” brought together approximately 1000 audience lacked the understanding and true meaning of cultures from other and the emotions of the audience were heated and emotional during ethnic groups. To encourage unity and integration among the people, the Public Q&A session. Different issues were highlighted by both we need to cultivate collective ownership and efforts, especially in an debaters, ranging from corruption, Hudud Law, Chinese community era of internet and social media. issues, Ketuanan Melayu, governance issues, etc.

SUPP President and Minister of Energy, Water & Green Technology DAP Deputy Chairman Dr. Tan Seng Giaw with ASLI Senior Vice Dato Bill Ch’ng and Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng. Dato Seri Peter Chin. President / Director CPPS Ng Yeen Seen.

7 PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES WCEF GLOBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

The Prime Minister Launches the WCEF Global Business Council whilst WCEF Chairman & ASLI CEO Tan Prime Minister Dato Seri Mohd Najib, Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah and Dato Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek at the Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh looks on. Launching Ceremony held in the Prime Minister’s Office.

IOI Chairman Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng with Mr. Iqbal Daredia of Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan and Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Mr. Iqbal Daredia of Alkhair Islamic Bank, Alkhair International Islamic Bank. Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew. Dato Kamaruddin Taib, Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon.

The Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak said that Malaysia The Global Business Council will be co-chaired by former Lord Mayor can play an important part in the creation of a new growth corridor of Melbourne Mr. John So and Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng Chairman, MUI encompassing China through Southeast Asia and India to the Middle Group. The Global Business Council will further link business leaders East. He stressed the importance of the new corridor in creating huge and entrepreneurs from China, Southeast Asia, Australia and Europe business and investment opportunities through the China-Asean-India- and will provide another platform for business ideas exchange, sharing of Middle East partnership. The Prime Minister was speaking at the Official experiences and strengthening of relationships between countries in the Launching of the Global Business Council established by the World region. It is open not only for Chinese businessmen but for all business Chinese Economic Forum with ASLI as the Secretariat. people across all ethnic and nationality background. The Council will also promote global corporate citizenship, good corporate governance, He said the Launch of the Global Business Council is timely as it business ethics and green growth, said the WCEF Chairman Tan Sri Dr. would be an effective means of bringing together business leaders and Michael Yeoh. entrepreneurs not just from China, India, Asean and the Middle East but also from the Chinese Diaspora around the world. “This is our time and At the same ceremony, the Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib was this is our opportunity. So let us capitalise on this momentous occasion conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was presented the in world economic history to ensure that the 21st Century is a century Award by WCEF Adviser Dato’ Seri Dr. Chua Soi Lek and Patron Tan that is led by Asia”. The Prime Minister said that in the current economic Sri Lee Kim Yew in recognition of his bold measures and contributions climate and with the Eurozone still in a precarious financial situation, to transform Malaysia, especially his ambitious economic transformation “it falls to this part of the world - the East - particularly to China, India, programmes. Asean and the Gulf states to fuel the global recovery and to propel world economic growth. If we seize the moment, I have no doubt the future The next World Chinese Economic Forum, the 4th in the Annual Series belongs to us”. will be held in Melbourne, Australia on 12th and13th November 2012.

WCEF Co-Founder and Patron Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew presenting a momento to the Prime Minister. Mr. John So former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Mr. Charles Ch’ng, Tan Sri Thong Yaw Hong, Ms Jean Wong and Dato Bill Ch’ng.

8 ASLI HOSTS VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILIPPINES

Phillippines Vice President Jejomar Binay arriving for the Forum accompanied by Deputy MITI Minister Dato Mukhriz Mahathir, ASLI President Mr. Mirzan Mahathir and Philippines Ambassador Eduardo Malaya.

The Vice President and the Phillippines Ambassador with ASLI President Mr. Mirzan Mahathir. From left : Mr. Max Say, Mr. Mirzan Mahathir, Dato Mukhriz Mahathir, The Vice President, Dato Seri Nazir Razak, Tun Ahmad Sarji and Ambassador Malaya.

ASLI together with the Embassy of the Philippines and the Asian Institute The Vice President of the Philippines Mr. Binay emphasised the importance of Management Alumni Association (Kelab AIM), jointly organised the of peace and security in the region. He stressed the importance of the Philippines-Malaysia Investment Forum in conjunction with the visit of South China Sea being an important sea link for the region. The Vice the Vice President of the Philippines Mr. Jejomar Binay. President of ASLI President also complimented Malaysia for being a facilitator for peace Mr. Mirzan Mahathir, the Ambassador of the Philippines H.E. Eduardo negotiations in the Southern Philippines. He felt that the 21st Century Malaya and the President of the AIM Alumni Association Mr. Haji Zulkifly can be destined to be our Century in Asia. Baharom delivered the Welcoming Speeches. Mr. Binay said the Philippines and Malaysia can be the best of neighbours The Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ Muhkriz but we need to have more face to face interactions. The Vice President spoke about expanding trade and investment ties between the called for more Malaysian investors to participate in public-private Philippines and Malaysia. He also stressed the need to work together partnerships projects in the Philippines. to enhance ASEAN integration and stressed the importance of getting more cross-border economic projects growing in the BIMP-EAGA sub- Other distinguished personalities who addressed the Forum and the region. He also welcomed the reactivation of the Philippines-Malaysia Luncheon were Dato David Chua, President, Genting Hong Kong and Business Council. Dr. Washington Syip, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of SGV & Co and the Asian Institute of Management.

ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh greeting the Philippines Vice President Mr. Binay. Dato David Chua, Dato Seri Kallimullah Hassan Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh, Mr. Mirzan Mahathir, Dato Seri Nazir Razak,Mr. Max Say and Ms Ng Yeen Seen.

9 16TH MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin and Dato Saifuddin Abdullah Deputy Minister of Higher Education with representatives from ASLI and sponsors of the 16th Malaysian Education Summit.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Ms Elizabeth Lee,Executive Director, Sunway University, Tan Sri Education being greeted by Dato Saifuddin Abdullah, Deputy Minister of Nordin and Prof Emeritus Dato Dr. V.G.Kumar Das, Vice-Chancellor Dato Dr. Ramon V.Navaratnam and Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Jeffrey Higher Education II and Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chairman of & Chief Executive, Quest International University . Cheah having a chat with Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. ASLI upon arrival at the 16th Malaysian Eductaion Summmit. In recent years, Malaysia has intensified its effort to transform its In his keynote address entitled Improving Student Outcome - Enhancing education system with various efforts aimed at improving student the Education Delivery System, Tan Sri Muhyiddin said, “In our quest outcome, elevating academic integrity and institutional excellence. to move from efficiency-driven middle income economy to knowledge Meanwhile, international and private sector players are also encouraged and innovation-driven high income economy, we need to dive deep to actively participate in this transformation process in hopes of bringing into the fabrics of our education system and to ask whether immediate global linkages, technological transfer and corporate best practices to improvements are needed in order to meet the pressing challenges”. He the education space. further called on all stakeholders to engage more frequently with one another and have an open and informed discussion on what was best Amidst this evolving landscape, ASLI’s 16th Malaysian Education Summit for the national education system. was held to provide a platform for a critical review of the progress thus far. It was also meant to serve as a meeting of minds where decision makers, The summit also heard from Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, policy formulators, private sectors players, educationists, academicians Minister of Higher Education, who delivered a Ministerial Address and investors are to discuss the critical challenges they face in striving entitled Higher Education and Economic Growth - Building Innovative towards the next milestones of an evolving education system. Human Capital. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled touched on the topic of social entrepreneurship and said that, “Only by creating an environment The summit was held on 23 - 24 April 2012 at Sunway Resort Hotel where entrepreneurship can prosper and where entrepreneurs are & Spa and had attracted more than 200 delegates representing free to try new ideas and empower others, can we ensure that jobs, key industry players from private & public sector tertiary institutions, opportunities and wealth are created. That is why, access and exposure government bodies & policy makers, scholarship & education to entrepreneurship within educational systems at all levels are foundations, international & private schools, teachers’ councils & unions, important.” As such, the Ministry of Higher Education has been working to parent-teacher associations, partner companies & organisations of ensure that all higher education students are exposed to entrepreneurial universities and colleges, private sector & industry experts as well as elements in their programmes of study, and that there is an increased foreign embassies & high commissions. percentage of graduates becoming entrepreneurs after six months of graduating (from the current 1.6% to 5%). Themed Transformation in Motion: Opportunities and Challenges for Malaysian Education, the summit was officiated by Y.A.B. Tan Sri Over the course of the 2-day summit, discussions covered a wide Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Education. spectrum of education issues such as globalisation & the Malaysian

Datuk Dr. Khair bin Mohamad Yusof, Deputy Director-General of Education (Teachers Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria with Mr. Christopher M.Bell, Executive Prof. Emeritus Dato Dr. V.G. Kumar Das and Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Professional Development ), Ministry of Education; Tengku Nurul Azian Shahriman, Chairman, Brighton Education Group Sdn Bhd and Datin Noor Jeffrey Cheah. Director of Education, NKRA & NKEA and SRI - Human Capital Development, Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU); and Dato Dr. Nelson Azimah Abd Rahim, President, Parents Action Group for Education Renganathan, Founder/Chairman, Regent International School at a panel session on (PAGE) at the session on “Malaysian Education Landscape and “Transforming Malaysian Schools - School Improvement Programme.” School Choice”. 10 16TH MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT

The Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin receiving a momento from Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister of Higher Education receiving a momento from Tan Sri Dato Jeffrey Cheah at the opening ceremony of the Summit. Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah following the Minister’s keynote address.

Distinguished role-player at the session on “Rethinking Malaysian Education in a Globalised World” : Dr. Y C Lee, Chairman, Dato Ir. Dr. Radin Umar bin Radin Sohadi, Datuk Seri Razman Hashim, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Prof. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) South East Asia Regional Board; Prof. Tan Sri Dato Dzulkifli Abd Razak, Vice- Dato Omar Osman and Tan Sri Dato Dr. Ramon V.Navaratnam having a chat. Chancellor, Albukhary International University; Tan Sri Dato Dr. Ramon V.Navaratnam, Chairman, Center for Public Policy Studies and Pro-Chancellor, Sunway University; Datuk Prof. Mohd Yusof Kasim, Vice Chancellor, Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation; and Dr. Jan Jaroslav Senkyr, Resident Representative in Malaysia, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Malaysia. education system, autonomy & university leadership, School Improvement Senior Researcher, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs Programme, Malaysian education landscape & school choice, elevating (IDEAS); Datin Noor Azimah Abd Rahim, President, Parents Action the teaching profession, enhancing quality of higher education and Group for Education (PAGE); Ms. Elizabeth Lee, Executive Director, strengthening Malaysia’s position as a leading education hub. Sunway University; Mrs. Lok Vim Pheng, Secretary-General, National Union of the Teaching Profession; En. Dzameer Dzulkifli, Co-founder Among the panel of distinguished role-players at the summit were & Managing Director, Teach for Malaysia; Ms. Nina Adlan Disney, Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abd Razak, Vice-Chancellor, Albukhary Education Consultant, Prospect Consulting; Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. International University; Datuk Prof. Mohd Yusof Kasim, Vice V.G. Kumar Das, Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive, Quest International Chancellor, Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation; University Perak; Datuk Prof. Dr Ibrahim bin Komoo, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Y C Lee, Chairman, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Universiti Malaysia Terengganu; Prof. Robert Bignall, Vice-Chancellor, (CIMA) South East Asia Regional Board; Dr. Jan Jaroslav Senkyr, Sunway University; Mr. Mark Disney, Chief Operating Officer - Asia, Resident Representative in Malaysia, Konrad Adenauer-Stiftung LCCI International Qualifications; Dato’ Iskandar Mizal bin Mahmood, Malaysia; Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Ramon V. Navaratnam, Chairman, Center Managing Director & CEO, Manipal Education Malaysia Sdn Bhd; for Public Policy Studies and Pro-Chancellor, Sunway University; Prof. Prof. Ian Alexander Kerr, Pro Vice-Chancellor/Chief Executive, Curtin Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin, University, Sarawak; Assoc. Prof. Elajsolan Mohan, President, National Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Prof. Dato’ Omar Association of Private Educational Institutions; Dr. Khong Kim Hoong, Osman, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Dato’ Ir. Dr. Radin Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), HELP University; Prof. Dr. Teoh Umar bin Radin Sohadi, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Putra Malaysia; Kok-Soo, Vice Chancellor, KDU University College; Ms. Cheng Mien Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria, Principal, Research Fellow, Institute Wee, Executive Director, Sunway International School; Mr. Paul Chmelik, of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Datuk Dr. Khair Headmaster, The International School of Kuala Lumpur; Mr. Simon bin Mohamad Yusof, Deputy Diretor-General of Education (Teachers Mann, Principal, Garden International School; Prof. R. Gopinathan, Professional Development), Ministry of Education; Tengku Nurul Azian Academic Director, Fairview International School; Mr. David Tang, Shahriman, Director of Education, NKRA & NKEA and SRI - Human Group Chairman and Founder, Streamline Solutions Pty Ltd; Prof. Dr. Capital Development, Performance Management and Delivery Unit Paul Lim, Head of Centre for European Studies, Institute for Occidental (PEMANDU); Dato’ Dr. Nelson Renganathan, Founder/Chairman, Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Dr. Sivapalan Selvadurai, Regent International Schools; Mr. Christopher M. Bell, Executive Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Univeristi Chairman, Brighton Education Group Sdn Bhd; Ms. Jenny Gryzelius, Kebangsaan Malaysia; and Mr. Carlos Oliveros, Manager, Academy of Responsible Management.

Distinguished panel of Vice-Chancellors discussing “Institutional Datuk Prof. Dr. Ibrahim bin Komoo, Vice-Chancellor, University Dato’ Iskandar Mizal bin Mahmood, Managing Director & CEO, Manipal Excellence - Autonomy and University Leadership”: Prof. Tan Sri Malaysia Terengganu gestures as he makes a point at the session Education Malaysia; Prof. Ian Alexander Kerr, Pro Vice-Chancellor/ Dato Wira Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin, VC of UKM; on “Enhancing Quality of Higher Education - Academic Integrity Chief Executive, Curtin University, Sarawak; Prof. Dr. Teoh Kok-Soo, Prof. Dato Omar Osman, VC of USM; and Dato Ir Dr. Radin Umar bin and Excellence” with Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. V. G. Kumar Das and Vice Chancellor, KDU University College; Assoc. Prof. Elajsolan Mohan, Radin Sohadi; VC of UPM. Mr. Mark Disney, Chief Operating Officer - Asia, LCCI International President, National Association of Private Educatonal Institutions; and Dr. Khong Kim Hoong, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), HELP Qualifications. University at a panel session on “Strengthening Malaysia’s Position as a Leading Education Hub”. 11 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

The Prime Minister joining VIP Guests in tossing Yee Sang at an ASLI event during the Chinese New Year season.

The Prime Minister speaking with Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng, Ambassador of Philippines, Mr. Tan Koon Tan Sri Michael Chen greeting the Prime Minister whilst Puan Sri Susan Cheah looks on. Swan and Dato Bill Ch’ng.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Dept Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon with Mr. Mirzan Mahathir and Ms. Jean ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah with Tan Sri Kishu Tirathrai. Wong.

ASLI Advisory Council Member Tan Sri Radzi Mansor greeting Baroness Warsi, UK Minister without Chief Commissioner of Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission Dato Seri Abu Kassim Mohamad arriving Portfolio. at the Building Intergrity Conference.

ASLI Senior Vice President Ms. Ng Yeen Seen, Foreign Ministry Deputy Secretary General Dato Husni Guests at the Global Business Council Launch. Zai and Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid.

12 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam and Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria presenting a memorandum to Tan Sri The Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Cambodia witnessing the presentation of the Maybank Cambodia Muhyiddin Yassin, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education whilst Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah license from the Central Bank Governor to the Chairman & CEO of Maybank. looks on.

Datuk Razman Hashim, Executive Deputy Chairman, Sunway Group presenting momento to Dato’ Seri Tan Sri Dr. Ahmad Tajudin Ali, Mr. Max Say, Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian, Tunku Abidin Muhriz at the Asean Hishammuddin Tun Hussein after his special address. Leadership Forum.

ASLI Director and CPPS Director Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam welcoming Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Mr. Chew Seng Kok, Mr. Faisal Ahmed, Senior Minister Chanthol Sun, Mr. Ramanathan, Mr. John Khalid Ibrahim. McGinley, Dr. Ponciano Intal.

PKNS General Manager Encik Othman Omar, Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim and ASLI Asean Business Forum Vice President Dato Seri Mohd Iqbal chairing an ASEAN Ambassadors session Director Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam at the Conference on Building Intergrity in the Public & Private with the Japanese Ambassador to Asean, the US Ambassador to Asean. the EU Ambassador to Cambodia Sectore. and Mr. Fong Ngai Director Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office.

Some speakers at the Forum. The Vice President Asian Development Bank discussing a point with Laos Commerce Minister and Cambodia Senior Minister.

13 13TH NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES SUMMIT

Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam, Minister of Human Resources receiving a momento from Puan Sri (Dr) Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam presenting a memento to Mr. Stevenson Charles who represents Qi Susan Cheah, Director of ASLI at the opening ceremony of the 13th National Human Resources Summit. Group, the strategic partner of the summit.

Pn. Nora Abd Manaf of Maybank, Ms Amardeep Kaur and Mr Stevenson Charles of Qi Group greets Datuk Distinguished role-players at the session on “HR Strategies in a Globalised World-Malaysia as a Leading Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam following the minister’s keynote address at the summit. Regional Hub for Business”. Mr. David Wee, Director of Research and Curriculum. The Iclif Leadership and Governance centre; En. Mohd Taufik bin Haji Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital Sdn Bhd; Mr. Anthony Raja Devadoss, Vice President, KellyOCG APAC; and Pn. Nora Abd Manaf, Senior Executive Vice President/Head, Group Human Capital, Maybank. The issue of talent and HR strategies will stay at the top of companies’ Resources who delivered a keynote address entitled Global Malaysia - agendas as Malaysia becomes even more integrated with international Developing and Managing Talent for a Leading Regional Hub during the trade linkages and overall global economy. Crossing over the threshold official opening of the Summit. into a regional and international arena, our business and HR practices need to be on par with global players and yet dynamic enough to adapt The impactful 1-day event covered topical and core HR issues such as to the new environment. Hence the HR function will be required to rapidly HR strategies for leading regional hub for business, Malaysian talent respond to changing organisational needs, marketplace challenges and development, sustaining training & development outcome, driving greater exposure to overseas competition. employee engagement & retention through career development and workplace diversity. Hence the most critical step for Human Resource professionals in a global Malaysia is to re-think and re-align HR strategies with future business The panel of speakers, panellists and moderators was made up of objectives and immediately address any skills, competency and capacity experienced HR consultants & practitioners from various industries. deficiencies. With this in mind, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute’s They were Mr. Andreas Dorn, Managing Director, Asia Mind Dynamics; (ASLI) 13th National Human Resources Summit was organized to Mr. Animesh Mukherjee, Practice Lead for Talent & Engagement, serve as an ideal platform for leading chief executives and senior HR Aon Hewitt Malaysia; Mr. Anthony Raja Devadoss, Vice President, practitioners to share thoughts, raise issues and brain storm on solutions KellyOCG APAC; Mr. Azman Sulaiman, Client Partner, Korn/Ferry to emerging talent woes as well as the many HR challenges facing them International; Mr. David Wee, Director of Research and Curriculum, in light of this development. The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre; Mr. Douglas Dean, Human Capital Group Asia; Mr. Johan Mahmood Merican, Chief Themed “Next Generation Human Resources - HR Strategies for a Executive Officer, TalentCorp Malaysia; Mr. Larry Gould, Chief Global Malaysia”, the summit was held on 27 March 2012 at Prince Executive, Australia-wide Business Training Pty Ltd; Mr. Lim Chin Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur. It attracted more than 120 delegates, Han, Managing Director, Towers Watson Malaysia; En. Mohd Taufik representing various private and public corporations, SMEs, industrial bin Haji Ismail, Chief Executive Officer, KPJ Damansara Specialist associations, well as non-government organisations. Hospital Sdn Bhd; Pn. Nora Abd Manaf, Senior Executive Vice President / Head, Group Human Capital, Maybank; Mr. Rohn Rajen, Leading the distinguished panel of speakers at the Summit was the Managing Director, RRC Worldwide Sdn Bhd; and Mr. Shankar keynote speaker, Y.B. Dato’ Dr. S. Subramaniam, Minister of Human Nagalingam, HR Director, Dell Global Business.

Mr. Johan Mahmood Merican, CEO of TalentCorp, speaking on ‘Malaysian Talent Development - A Mr. Rohn Rajen, Managing Director, RRC Worldwide Sdn Bhd; Mr. Andreas Dorn, Managing Director, National and Global Agenda”. Asia Mind Dynamics; and Mr. Larry Gould, Chief Executive, Australia-wide Business Training deliberating over the session topic “Sustaining Training & Development Outcome for Long-Term Gains”.

14 THE 14TH MALAYSIA STRATEGIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE

Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Director of ASLI presenting momento to Tan Sri Bernard Dompok. Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam chairing a session with panel speakers. On his right:- Mr. Stewart Forbes, Executive Director, MICCI, Prof Terence Gomez, Dean, Social & Behavioural Science Research Cluster, University Malaya, (On his left): Dato Dr, Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, Deputy Secretary General (Policy), Ministry of Finance.

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir speaking at the conference. Looking on are Prof Dr. James Chin, Head, School Ms. Juliana Lui, Director, CEO Office welcoming Puan Hajjah Nor’ Aini Abdul Wahab, Deputy Secretary General of Social Sciences, Monash University, Sunway Campus and Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad. (Green Technoogy and Water), Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water who is representing the minister at the Opening Keynote Address of the conference. The Malaysia Strategic Outlook Conference is an annual conference and that Malaysia is in a very favourable condition to do so with its vast organised by the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) at the beginning natural resources. Also the challenges ahead can be overcome with the right of each year to take stock of the state of the nation, in particular the economy incentives and with higher levels of commitment. and business environment. The Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Tan Sri Bernard The 14th Malaysia Strategic Outlook Conference was held on 17th January Dompok delivered the Luncheon Keynote Address on “Malaysia’s 2012 at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. The Deputy Secretary General Commodities - Golden Crops for Sustained Prosperity: Future Trends and (Green Technology and Water), Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Challenges”. Water Puan Hajjah Nor’ Aini Abdul Wahab, represented the Minister at the Opening Keynote Address on “Towards a Green Malaysia: Challenges and The Minister in his speech mentioned that for the period from January to Opportunities from Green Technology”. October 2011, exports of commodity based products was valued at RM 118.2 billion, an increase of 28.1 % compared to the corresponding period in Puan Hajjah Nor’ Aini in her speech mentioned that Going green is a necessity 2010. Among the commodity products, palm oil recorded the highest growth in today’s world which is facing the challenge of energy security and global at 41.1% to RM69.8 billion for the period January to October 2010, compared warming. Adopting a greener lifestyle is an important aspect pertaining to the to RM49.4 billion for the same period in 2009. This was partly contributed by sustainability of modern living, as well as the preservation of our precious the strengthening in the price of palm oil, where the average price in 2010 was natural resources. Seeing the need to shift to a more sustainable economic RM2,739 per tone, compared to an average price of RM3,300 per tone in the growth, Malaysia has voluntarily committed to 40% reduction of its carbon first 10 months of 2011. Other commodity products that recorded an increase footprint in terms of GDP emission intensity by 2020 compared with the 2005 in exports for the period January to October 2011 compared to the similar levels. At the conference, Puan Nor’ Aini gave a brief insight on what the period in 2010 include rubber products at RM27.3 billion (increase of 28.2%), Malaysian Government is currently doing in order to accelerate our path cocoa products at RM3.5 billion (increase of 1.4%) and pepper products at towards turning Malaysia to a green economy and society. RM224 million (increase of 42.3%). In the case of timber products, exports for the period January to October 2011 declined to RM16.5 billion compared to To start with, it is important to have an overview of what is the National Green RM17 billion for the same period in 2010. This was partly contributed by the Technology Policy. The 4 pillars of the National Green Technology Policy financial crisis in major markets, especially in Europe. namely Energy, Environment, Economy and Social, drive the aims of the policy and describe its commitment in the advancement of these 4 sectors. The Minister touched briefly on some of the issues confronting the commodities The policy aims to see the adoption of green technology in the energy sector, sector in Malaysia. There is of course much work that needs to be done to the building sector, the water and waste water management sector, as well ensure that this important pillar of the economy continues to prosper. The as the transportation sector. The Government has been offering incentives Government on its part will continue to facilitate the development of this for green technologies. On 15th October 2010, the Prime Minister introduced sector through the implementation of appropriate policies and incentives. The the 2011 Budget to give renewable energy initiatives a higher momentum. Minister is optimistic that Malaysia will continue to feature prominently in the The Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) System is Malaysia’s new mechanism under the commodities sector in the future. Renewable Energy Policy and Action Plan and the Renewable Energy Act 2011, catalyzing generation of renewable energy up to 300 MW in size. This Among the distinguished speakers who spoke in the conference are Tan Sri mechanism allows electricity produced from indigenous renewable resources Abdullah Ahmad, Chairman, IKAPE and former Editor-in-Chief, New Straits to be sold to power utilities at a fixed premium price for a specific duration. Times; Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir, Deputy President, AMANAH; Prof. Dr. James Chin, Head, School of Social Sciences, Monash University, In conclusion, Puan Hajjah Nor’ Aini said that the Government of Malaysia Sunway Campus; Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria, Principal Research is very committed in accelerating Malaysia’s adoption of green technologies Fellow, Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM; Mr. Stewart Forbes, Executive (Cont. to page 21)

From left to right :- Mr. Tay Kay Luan. CEO, Institute of Bankers Malaysia, Mr. Azman Sulaiman, Partner, Guests at the Opening (from left to right):- HE Thami Mseleku , High Commissioner of South Africa, Korn/Ferry, Mr Edward Clayton, International Director, Southeast Asia, Booz & Co., and Mr. Stuart Dean, Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir. Tan Sri Rainer Althoff, Chairman, Nokia Siemens Malaysia, Tan Sri CEO of GE ASEAN. Abdullah Ahmad, H.E. Nguyen Hong Thao, Ambassador, Embassy of Vietnam and Mr. Richard Tanskerley, Managing Director, New Zealand Unlimitted. 15 ASLI HOSTS BRITISH MINISTER

ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Baroness Warsi, Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Tan Sri Dr. ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah presenting a Momento to Baroness Warsi whilst Tan Sri Ramon Michael Yeoh. Navaratnam look on.

Senate President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang greeting Baroness Warsi whilst ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. ASLI Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Baroness Warsi and Tan Sri Siti Norma Chairman of the Jeffrey Cheah looks on. Malaysia Competition Commission.

The Co-Chairman of the British Conservative Party and Minister without and trade relations, educational, tourism and sports relationships. He Portfolio in the British Cabinet, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi delivered a also announced that the next Malaysia-UK Partnership Dialogue will be Luncheon Address at a Luncheon organised by ASLI during her recent held in September this year in Malaysia. visit to Kuala Lumpur. Baroness Warsi is the 1st Muslim to be appointed a full Member of the British Cabinet. In her speech, Baroness Warsi said that Malaysia was part of the world’s fastest growing region and markets. This, she said, was good reason Baroness Warsi on her 1st official visit to Malaysia spoke about growing to be excited about trade and business. Besides the bilateral trade bilateral ties between Malaysia and Britain. She eloquently put forward partnership, both countries have a shared history in education, common the case that bilateral trade ties can be further expanded and that the 2 law and economy. She explained that it was evident that the relationship countries should strive towards the target set by the two Prime Ministers between the two countries was only moving in an upwards direction. for the doubling of bilateral trade by 2016. Baroness Warsi then made mention of the individual visits of both The lunch was attended by business, government and thought countries’ Prime Ministers _ David Cameron and Dato Sri Najib Tun leaders. Among the distinguished guests in the audience are ASLI Razak. During Prime Minister Cameron’s visit to Malaysia for the Global and Sunway Group Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, MUI Group Movement for Moderates just last month, he made it clear that the era of Chairman Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng, Competition Commission Chairman benign neglect from Britain was over. On an equally positive note, Dato Tan Sri Siti Norma, Genting Director of Strategic Investment Dato’ Sri Najib’s visit to London emphasised the importance of building strong Justin Leong, British High Commissioner H.E. Simon Featherstone, relationships between the two countries. Deputy Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry Dato’ Husni Zai, Bank Muammalat Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid, FIMA Chairman Touching on the subject of the UK specifically, she commented the UK Tan Sri Radzi Mansor and IDEAS President, Tunku Abidin Tunku has recently adopted new strategies for growth, drawing lessons from Muhriz. the financial crisis. It realises that it cannot rely on government spending fueled by debt. To this end, the government is encouraging more In his Welcome Remarks, ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh spoke about investment. The UK has also taken steps to cut back on the national deepening bilateral ties between our two countries covering business deficit, before being forced to do so by the market.

Baroness Warsi meeting with Tan Sri Khoo Kay Peng, Dato Seri Tan Sri Khatib, Datuk Eddy Chen, Mr. Tan Koon Swan and Tan Sri British High Commissioner Simon Featherstone, ASLI CEO Tan Sri Mohd Iqbal and Tunku Abidin Muhriz. Rafiah Salim. Dr. Michael Yeoh and Baroness Warsi.

16 ASLI HOSTS FINANCIAL SECRETARY OF HONG KONG

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Mr. John Tsang with ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh, Deputy Finance Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Mr. John Tsang with Minister Dato Donald Lim with Director Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Mr. Fong Ngai. Deputy Minister of Finance Dato Donald Lim.

Dato Donald Lim greeting Tan Sri Radzi Mansor, Tan Sri Dr. Munir Majid and Datuk David Chua. ASLI Senior Vice President Mr. Max Say, Singapore High Commisssioner Mr. Ong Keng Yong and Chinese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Chen Dehai.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ASEAN) and the Asian “While there may inevitably be an element of competition for Islamic Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) recently hosted a Luncheon finance in Asia, I believe that the most significant opportunities will come on 25 April 2012 in conjunction with a visit by The Hon. John C from our collaboration in establishing a dual-hub for Islamic finance. This TSANG, GBM, JP, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong to Malaysia at way Hong Kong and Malaysia can make the most of their respective the Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur. advantages,” he elaborated further at the luncheon.

The Luncheon was also attended by The Hon. Senator Dato’ Ir. Meanwhile, Deputy Finance Minister, The Hon. Senator Datuk Donald Donald Lim Siang Chai, Deputy Finance Minister of Malaysia. Both Lim Siang Chai said Hong Kong should consider making Malaysia its The Hon. Mr Tsang and The Hon. Senator Dato’ Lim delivered a financial hub in the ASEAN region given its positive attributes, said. speech at the Luncheon, with Mr Tsang’s speech entitled “Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre” He said Malaysia had created a conducive environment for foreign investors with some of its reforms aimed at improving the efficiency of The Luncheon’s theme of “Enhanced Financial Cooperation government and creating a safe destination for foreign investment. Opportunities Ahead” was an apt one. The Hong Kong and Malaysian economies complement one another and effective collaboration will “Hong Kong plays a unique role in the global financial market, facilitating most definitely promote mutual long-term benefits. the free-flow of financial capital in a stable business environment. It is also the gateway to mainland China,” The Hon. Dato’ Lim said in his speech. The Hon. John C Tsang said that in 2009, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Negara Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Last month, Hong Kong launched a consultation exercise on the Understanding on co-operation in the development of Islamic proposed legislative amendments to pave the way for the development Finance. Since then, the impact of the global financial crisis has of an Islamic bond market in Hong Kong. caused a frustrating but necessary delay to these initiatives. “Now, we are firmly back on track” he added. It is hoped that this exciting and mutually beneficial cooperation between Hong Kong and Malaysia will only grow stronger. Mr Tsang also said the future was bright for even closer business and economic collaboration between both countries. About 120 guests comprised of who’s who in the financial industry as well as from both public and private sectors attended the luncheon.

Dr. Peggy Wong, Dr. Siah Mei Lin, Datuk David Chua and Mr. Mr. Mac Ngan Boon, CEO Muhibbah Engineering, Tan Sri Radzi ASLI Senior Vice President Ms Ng Yeen Seen and Mr. Max Say with Michael Oh. Mansor and Dato Syed Muhammad. Mr. John Tsang.

17 STRATEGIC ISSUES FORUM

Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh, Chief Executive Officer of ASLI, The Hon. Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister H.E.Dato Paul Jones, Ambassador of the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur with The Hon. Minister. of Defence Malaysia and Dato Sri Dr. Haji Ismail Ahmad, Secretary General of Ministry of Defence Malaysia.

Dialogue with Minister session with H.E.Chai Xi, Ambassador of the Embassy of China, H.E.Ong Keng H.E. Vincent Piket, Ambassador-Head of Delegation of the European Commission, Dato Bill Ch’ng, CEO of Yong, High Commissioner of Singapore and H.E. Miles Kupa, High Commissioner of Australia. Malaysia Pacific Corporation Berhad, Mr. Olof Rapp, Regional Director of Rolls-Royce Malaysia Sdn Bhd and H.E. Thami Mseleku, High Commissioner of South African High Commission.

Mr. Stewart Forbes, Executive Director, Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry Big Jen Abd Halim bin Othman, Director-General, Research, Mindef, Mej Jen Dato’ Hj Rohisha bin Yahaya (MICCI), Datuk Eddy Chen, H.E. Folco De Luca Gabrielli, Ambassador, Embassy of Italy and H.E. Miles Assistant Chief of Staff, Planning and Development, Mindef, H.E. Dato’ Paul Jones, Ambassador of the US Kupa, High Commissioner of Australia. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and H.E. Maria I. Rendon, Ambassador, Embassy of Argentina. On February 10, 2012 at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, SIF However as he added, much needed to be done in enhancing indigenous organised a special dialogue with the Minister of Defence Malaysia defence capability. Various challenges stand in the way of accelerating the and Vice President of UMNO, Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The pace of growth for the defence industry. Dato’ Seri stated that the lack of dialogue was well attended by corporate figures, Ambassadors, High critical mass, high capital investment, lack of research and development, Commissioners and several civil societies. rigid specifications, lack of competencies, absence of uniformity and lack of promotion and marketing activities are the challenges faced by the Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid spoke on two important issues, firstly on defence industry. the National Defence Policy, namely the background of the Malaysian defence industry, role of the private sector in the defence industry and Malaysia has but limited resources, technology and know-how. But since secondly on the opportunities for companies in the defence industry. there is an increase in defence collaboration throughout the world there is Dato’ Seri Zahid explained that the Malaysian Defence Policy advocates impetus for Government and the Private sector to say the least to gamer the sustenance of national defence though directing of all national bilateral and multilateral defence collaboration. The Government is using resources available. The need to build up capabilities to sustain the offset programmes to foster strategic international partnership that can nation own equipment and weaponry for engaging intruders into contribute and industrial enhancement leading towards developing Malaysian territories. He added that the national Defence Policy is and strengthening the Malaysia Defence Industry. This programme as based on the three main fundamental elements namely, self reliance, he added will also maximise the usage of local content and promote total defence and international cooperation. The ability to maintain the transfer of technology. national defence hardware and software will enable Malaysia to sustain its defence deterrent capabilities. In concluding his speech, the Minister stated that the government will continue to play a vital role in nurturing Malaysian Defence Industry The Malaysian Defence Industry he carried on, contributed to a through various means and mechanism such as MIDES, Defence growing supply of military assault rifles, small caliberammunitions, procurements and offsets. However the government will never be able aerial reconnaissance vehicle (ARV), patrol vessels, information and to walk alone. It needs collaboration with industrial players to ensure communications technology (lCT) based solutions and common user that Malaysia defence capability is self sufficient and self reliance. The items. It has also developed capabilities to undertake activities in the minister hopes that all industry players especially those who are present area of maintenance, repair and overhaul, upgrades and modernisation in the meeting will work hand in hand with the government to develop the in certain areas as well as the capability to manufacture parts and national capabilities and not focus solely on profit making. components for both local and foreign markets.

18 INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS SUMMIT

Dato’ Ahmad Pardas Senin, Chairman of MINDA presenting memento to The Hon. Dato’ Seri Haji Ahmad Husni Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, Deputy President, Malaysian Institute of Director (MID) & Partner, Nik Saghir & Ismail, Hanadzlah, Minister of Finance II while Datuk Abdul Aziz Abu Bakar, CEO of MINDA and Tan Sri Dr. Michael Tan Sri Muhammad Rais, Director of MINDA, Datuk Nicholas Zefferys, Immediate Past President, American-Malaysian Chamber Yeoh, CEO of ASLI look on. of Commerce (AMCHAM) & Council Member, PEMUDAH & National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC) and Dato’ Saw Choo Boon, Former Country Chairman, SHELL Malaysia / Director, RHB Capital Berhad, DiGi.com Berhad / Shell Refining Company (FOM) Berhad / Council Member, Special Taskforce to Facilitate Business (PEMUDAH).

Datin Paduka Siti Sa’diah Sheikh Bakir, Managing Director, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Mrs Nadiah Tan Dato’ Ghazali Dato’ Mohd Yusoff, Founding Life Member, Malaysian Institute of Directors (MID) & Board Member Malaysian Abdullah, People Director, AirAsia X sdn Bhd and Datuk Dr Hamzah Kassim, Co-Founder & CEO, The Investment Development Authority (MIDA) / Executive Chairman, Nusantara Technologies Sdn Bhd, Mr Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi iA group. Inovasi Malaysia (AIM) and Mr Henrik Clausen, CEO of DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) during Q&A session on creating innovation culture: begins with the mindset. Business is undergoing a tremendous shift, with increased complexity, However, the public sector must work hand-in-hand with the private sector if the competition, regulation, liberalisation and volatility all in the mix. Indeed, the only NEM and ETP are to come to fruition. He urge everyone to support the evolution certain thing about business today is its uncertainty. Technology revolution is of the business services sector, which in turn will help build up the calibre and placing dramatic new demands on Senior Management and Directors; from quality of the nation as it strives to join the high-income club. performance measurement to decision-making to changes in leadership style, the impact is profound and far-reaching. Dato’ Jaffar Indot, President & CEO of the Malaysian Alliance for Corporate Directors (MACD) in his presentation, Boards on the driver’s seat, stated that Corporate Entrepreneurship is not a new word in the business world. It refers to the Board must be willing and able to recognise whether or not the company the formal and informal process of creating new businesses, products, services, has a winning strategy - and if not, to urge corrective actions. He added that and processes to create value and generate new business growth inside of the strategic role of the Board cannot be over-emphasised - neither can it be existing organisations. Individuals that do this work are referred to as corporate outsourced. The Board should take full responsibility with “Driver’s Seat” control. entrepreneurs, intraprenerus, or mavericks. They are the pioneers, business Dato’ Jaffar started off his presentation with a contrarian view why Boards are, in builders, and change agents that initiate growth inside organisations. reality, not in the “Driver’s Seat” but in the “Driven Seat.” He continued that to be in the “Driver’s Seat,” Boards need to take up the strategic leadership, chart the With that in mind, the Malaysian Directors Academy (MINDA) and ASLI teaming destiny of the company and monitor the execution of the strategies. What about up to jointly organise the inaugural International Directors Summit 2012 which the governance and regulatory compliance issues? Should that be lowered focused on the changing nature, perception, locus, and generators of risks and in priority? Not at all! He concluded that MACD view that there ought to be a rewards and its implications for the business community; specifically in relation paradigm shift in Boards’ thinking to positively engage the regulators and take to what Directors need to know to keep up with the changing nature of risks charge of the business environment they operate in. Boards should manage, associated with IT-enabled technologies and the impact it can have on the or even demand, the level of services expected of corporate professionals in success of any organisation as Malaysian businesses move in tandem with the regulatory compliance, but at the same time, constantly in alignment with the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). The event was held at the Royale Companies’ overall strategic direction. Then, and only then, the Boards could Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur on the 21-22 May 2012 and was officiated by the confidently secure the “Driver’s Seat” of the company. Minister of Finance II, The Hon. Dato’ Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah. Among the distinguished speakers at the summit were Mr Henrik Clausen, Reengineering, benchmarking, continued improvements, total quality CEO of DiGi Telecommunication; Mr Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi Inovasi management, lean production, time-based competition - these have all proven Malaysia; Mr Tanri Abeng, Chairman, Globe Media Group / Founder of Tanri vital for survival. But getting better at what we do is just about keeping ourselves Abeng University & Former Minister of State-Owned Enterprise, Indonesia; in the race - it’s not winning the race. To win, we will need to get in front of the Datin Paduka Siti Sa’diah Sheikh Bakir, MD of KPJ Healthcare Bhd; Mr Johan competition, decide where we should be going and make sure we get there first Mahmood Merican, CEO of Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd; Mrs Nadia Tan as stated by the Minister of Finance II, Dato’ Seri Husni. He added that the new Abdullah, People Director of AirAsia X Sdn Bhd; Datuk Dr Paul Chan, Co-Founder leaders will not be content to sit back and let the cruise control do the driving. / Vice Chancellor & President of HELP University; Mr Simon Galpin, Director- They will be looking forward, scanning the landscape, watching the competition, General of Invest Hong Kong; Mr Ravi Chaudhry, Fellow, World Business spotting emerging trends and new opportunities. Academy / Founder & Chairman of CeNext Consulting & Investment Pvt. Ltd, India; Dato’ Ghazali Dato’ Mohd Yusoff, Founding Life Member of MID & Board He added that entrepreneurship has always been what successful businesses Member of MIDA / Executive Chairman of Nusantara Technologies Snd Bhd; are known for. Yet, as companies grow in size, some of them lost the edge Mr Hood Osman, CEO of Kontena Nasional Berhah; Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob, of entrepreneurship they are known when they were small. Two main factors Chairman of MIDA; Dato’ Nelson Kwok, Founder & MD of Nelson’s Group of that drive Corporate Entrepreneurship are Excellent Innovation and People Companies / President of Malaysian Retailer-Chains Association (MRCA); Mr programmes. In his concluding remarks, the Minister stated that Malaysian Indranil Roy, MD of International Leadership and Talent Consulting, Asia Pacific government is heavily invested in the country’s transformation process. of Korn / Ferry International, Singapore and many more.

Is your board ready to replace your CEO session together with Admiral (Rtd) Tan Sri Dato’ Ahmad Pardas Senin, Chairman of MINDA presenting Puan Sri Datin Seri (Dr) Susan Cheah, Director of ASLI presenting Dato’ Sri Mohd Anwar bin Haji Mohd Nor, Former Chief of Malaysian Armed Forces memento to Datuk Dr Paul T.H. Chan, Co-Founder / Vice Chancellor memento to Mr. Simon Galpin, Director-General of Invest Hong & Chairman, Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) and Mr Tanri Abeng, Chairman, Globe & President, HELP University (Malaysia). Kong, Hong Kong SAR. Media Group & Executive Centre for Global Leadership (ECGL) / Founder, Tanri Abeng University (TAU) & Former Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Indonesia. 19 GREATER KL CONFERENCE

Dato’ Raja Nong Chik, Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing with Datuk Seri Razman Datuk Eddy Chen, Group Managing Director, MKH Group receiving the sponsor plaque from Dato’ Raja Hashim, Director of ASLI. Nong Chik. Looking on are Datuk Seri Razman Hashim, Director of ASLI.

Federal Territories Minister Dato Raja Nong Chik greeting Dato Alan Tong Kok Mau whilst the Japanese Mr. Ho Hon Sang, Managing Director, Property, Sunway Group (2nd from right) with panel speakers (on his Ambassador and New Zealand High Commissioner look on. right)- Mr. Scott Duan, Regional Managing Director, Planning, Design & Development for SEA, AECOM; Mr N.K.Tong, Group Managing Director, Bukit Kiara Properties and Dato’ Ir Lum Chow Hock, Director, Division of River Basin and Coastal Zone Management, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia. ASLI organised its 2nd National Conference on Greater KL with the In conclusion, the Minister mentioned that cities are a wonderful place to theme “Towards a World Class Sustainable Smart City” on 22nd take advantage of being close to other humans. New technologies and May 2012 at Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur. This Annual Series globalization have increased the returns from being smart and we get of National Conference on Greater KL, now in its 2nd year has been smart by being around each other. We must remember, as quoted by a premier gathering of key experts in city planning and development, Dale Carnegie, “We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over policy formulators and decision makers, entrepreneurs and investors, the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows foreign multinational corporations, universities, think tanks and civil today”. society organizations to discuss how the Greater KL NKEA will benefit the stakeholders and the business community. How can we become a Speakers who spoke at the conference are Dato’ Ahmad Suhaili smarter city of the 21st Century that will achieve social, economic and Idris, Director, NKRA & Urban Public Transportation, Performance technological transformation of Greater KL and create a safer, modern Management & Delivery Unit (PEMANDU); Mr. Patrick Tay, Associate metropolis. Director, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Leader, Greater KL NKEA; Mr. Tan Ching Meng, Chairman, Wilayah, REHDA; Mrs. Norliza Hashim, The Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing, Senator Dato’ Secretary-General, EAROPH and Managing Director, AJM Planning & Raja Nong Chik delivered the Opening Keynote Address. The Minister, in Urban Design Group; Mr. Foong Sew Bun, IBM Distinguished Engineer, his Opening Keynote Speech mentioned that many of the challenges and CTO IBM Asean, Singapore; Dato’ Ir. Lim Chow Hock, Director, Division opportunities that are coming to define the early part of the 21st Century of River Basin and Coastal Zone Management, Department of Irrigation are at their most visible in the cities in which a growing proportion of the and Drainage Malaysia; Mr. Scott Dunn, Regional Managing Director, world’s population now lives. We are looking at capitals that cover the Planning, Design & Development for Southeast Asia, AECOM; Mr. N.K. people, knowledge, natural resources, technical infrastructure, finances, Tong, Group Managing Director, Bukit Kiara Properties and Immediate democratic and political aspects and cultural values that a city embodies. Past Chairman, Wilayah of REHDA; Mr. Haris Fadzilah Hassan, Director Using these capitals as a starting point, we could then examine how of stakehotders Relation, MRT Corporation; Mr. Ho Chin Soon, Ho Chin different cities around the world are developing their understanding Soon Research; Datuk Nicholas Zefferys, Past President of American of each form of capital and assessing how they can ensure that they Malaysian Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Kumar Tharmalingham, CEO, develop the city intelligence to make the best use of the capitals they Malaysia Property Inc; Mr. Tim Saw, Director, Communications and have and develop those which may be in shorter supply. Alliances, InvestKL; Datuk Dr. Denision Jayasooria, Principal Research Fellow, Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM; Mr. Jaswant Singh, Vice The Minister also said that building cities that are green, inclusive President 1, Bangsar Baru Residents’ Association and Ms. Jayanthi Devi and sustainable should be the foundation of any local and national Balaguru, Vice Chairman, Women Caucus, Council of Asian Liberals transformation agenda. This requires better management of cities, and Democrats. mobilization of a global array of stakeholders, additional financing and strengthened partnerships, as well as specific strategic reform initiatives About 150 participants attended this 1-day conference which was to allow competitiveness and efficient operations across urban transport, sponsored by Sunway Group, MKH Group and IBM. Qi Group of city planning and energy efficiency. Companies was the Strategic Partner of the conference.

Mr. Ho Hon Sang, Managing Director, Property Sunway Group with Mr. Ho Chin Soon, Mr. Ho Hon Sang From Left to Right :- Mr. Jaswant Singh, Vice President 1, Bangsar Batu Resident’s Association, Ms. and Mr. Foong Sew Bun, IBM Distinguished Engineer, CTO IBM Asean Singapore. Jayanthi Devi Balaguru, Vice Chairman, Women Caucus Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, Ms. Ng Yeen Seen, Senior Vice President, ASLI and Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria, Principal Research Fellow, Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM. 20 EU DEBATE

The Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute in collaboration with Rawther; Chairman of Malaysian Institute of Management & Vice the European Union Delegation to Malaysia have organised, for President of the ASEAN Business Forum, whereas supporting the the second time, a Doha-style debate session with distinguished ‘People First’ side were H.E. Maria Bassols Delgado; Ambassador of debaters representing both ASEAN and EU perspectives, debating Spain in Malaysia and Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak; Vice on the issue of whether economic integration drives the integration Chancellor, Albukhary International University. Tan Sri Dr. Michael processes in the EU and ASEAN at the moment, or whether it is Yeoh, Director and CEO of ASLI moderated the debate. political integration that is the prime engine of unity - in other words, whether the EU and ASEAN put markets first, or people first. The session started with the opening statements of the four debaters, followed by one question to each side by the moderator, and then The debate attracted a sizable and lively international audience, questions from the participants and debate among the two groups. and allowed for the expression of interesting viewpoints from the 4 Towards the end, the debaters were allowed to make their closing debaters, but also the participants. The debate was conducted on statements, and then the votes were cast, rendering the ‘People the eve of Europe Day, and at a time when the EU and ASEAN are First’ side a clear winner with a voting result of 71 to 27. The session marking the 35th anniversary of bilateral relations. finished with the closing remarks delivered by H.R.H. Norodom Arunsamy; Ambassador of Cambodia to Malaysia, reminding of Standing up for the side of ‘Markets First’, the two debaters were the importance of both economic and political aspects for both the Professor Neville Wylie; Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Science, regional groupings, as well as the interconnectedness and inter- University of Nottingham Malaysia, and Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal dependence of the two.

CORPORATE ROUNDTABLE ON 13TH GENERAL ELECTION

SIF Chairman Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Prof. James Chin and Mr. Wan Firdaus. The Australian High Commissioner Miles Kupa, the Ambassadors of Cuba and Turkey and Sanjeev Nanavati CEO Citibank.

Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the SIF briefing. Mr. Naeem Shahab Khan CEO Philips Group of Companies, Pakistan High Commissioner Massod and ASLI Senior Vice President Max Say.

Mr. Max Say, Cambodian Ambassador Princess Norodom Arunrasmy, Singapore High Commissioner Ong The Ambassador of Ecuador, Dr. Peggy Wong, Ambassador of Turkey and Dato Maznah Jalil. Keng Yong.

THE 14TH MALAYSIA STRATEGIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE (Cont. from page 15)

Director of MICCI; Dato’ Dr. Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, Deputy Secretary Investment Outlook in 2012”, “Business in Global Age of Uncertainties: General (Policy), Ministry of Finance; Prof. Terence Gomez, Dean, Social What Are Major management Issues and Challenges in the coming Year? & Behavioural Science Research Claster, Universiti Malaya; Mr. Edward What are Major Watch-Lists?” and “Sectoral Outlook - Trends, Issues and Clayton, International Director, Southeast Asia, Booz & Company; Mr. Prospects in Key Sectors”. Azman Sulaiman, Partner, Korn/Ferry International; Mr. Stuart Dean, CEO of GE ASEAN; Mr. Tay Kay Luan, CEO, Institute of Bankers Malaysia, About 200 participants attended the conference which is sponsored by Mr. Shaifubahrim Saleh, President, PIKOM; and Mr. Andy Ong, Head of Rolls-Royce and the Institute of Bankers Malaysia with the support from Research, Affin Investment Bank. the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry; the EU- Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Malaysian The topics discussed at the one day conference were “Politics Unusual - Manufacturers, the Oxford Business Group, and the Malaysian Reserve. What to Expect in the Next General Elections”, “What is the Economic and

21 SUKUK OUTLOOK CONFERENCE

Deputy Chief Executive Securities Commission Dato Some speakers at the summit. Dato Dr. Nik Ramlah delivering the Keynote Address. Dr. Nik Ramlah arriving at the Conference and being greeted by ASLI’s Conference Director Wen Dee.

The Islamic Bonds (Sukuk) Conference was held on 25-26 April, The panel of speakers, panellists and moderators was made up of 2012 at the Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur. Themed Sharia advisors, Islamic finance experts, bankers, lawyers, and “Reviving markets and seizing opportunities for continuous growth”, consultants. Among the speakers who presented at the summit are the conference has attracted participants from financial institutions Ikbal Daredia, CEO, Alkhair International Islamic Bank Malaysia, from both the private and public sectors. Alhami Mohd Abdan, Head, International Finance & Capital Market, OCBC Al-Amin, Andri Aidham bin Ahmad Badri, Partner, Messrs Kadir, Andri & Partners, Megat Hizaini Hassan, Partner, Lee Hishammuddin The opening keynote titled, “Outlook and Way forward for Malaysian Allen & Gledhill, Meor Amri Meor Ayob, Chief Executive Officer, Bond Sukuk Market” was delivered by Dato’ Dr. Nik Ramlah Mahmood, Pricing Agency Malaysia, Jennifer Chang, Partner - TAX Financial Deputy Chief Executive, Securities Commission Malaysia. Dato’ Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad Akram Dr. Nik stressed that “while the outlook for Sukuk remains bright Laldin, Executive Director, International Shari’ah, Research Academy not only in Malaysia but also globally we cannot and must not rest for Islamic Finance (ISRA), Raja T-eh Maimunah, Chief Executive on our laurels reminiscing about past achievements. Efforts to Officer, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Prof. Dr. Malik Muhammad M. broaden the base of both our issuers and investors of Sukuk must al Awan, Sharia Adviser, Hong Leong Islamic Bank & Hong Leong be more vigorously pursued. MSIG TakafuI Bhd., Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Head of Research Affairs, International Shari’ ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance This conference then proceeded with impactful presentations (lSRA), Prof. Dr. Obiyathulla Ismath Bacha, Head of Graduate addressing topics including the latest scoop on development of bond Studies Department, INCEIF, Dr. Zaharuddin Abd Rahman, Assistant markets; emerging issues relevant to bond market development; Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia, and Badlisyah lessons learnt from current sukuk defaults; risk management Abdul Ghani, Chief Executive Officer, CIMB Islamic Bank. techniques; familiarising with the new establishment of Islamic Sponsoring organizations include Alkhair International Islamic Interbank Benchmark Rate (IIBR); legal and regulatory framework Bank Malaysia (Corporate Sponsor) and OCBC AI-Amin Islamic for Sukuk and a panel discussion on cross border Sukuk. Bank (Associate Sponsor).

INVEST HONG KONG ASLI acts as a Consultant to Invest Hong Kong, the Special Administrative Region’s Investment Promotion Agency. ASLI’s role is to promote Hong Kong as an investment centre and to encourage companies from the ASEAN region to consider setting up a base in Hong Kong and to use Hong Kong as a springboard to China.

Recently, the Director-General of Invest Hong Kong Mr. Simon Galpin visited Kuala Lumpur and during his visit, ASLI organised a Dialogue with the Malaysian Retail Association for Mr. Galpin to speak to members of the Association on business and investment opportunities in Hong Kong. Director General Invest Hong Kong Mr. Simon Galpin giving his presentation.

(For further information, please contact Ms. Olivia Quah, tel: 03- 20942367, email: [email protected])

Mr. Simon Galpin receiving a momento from Dato Nelson Kwok President Malaysian Retailers Association.

22 ASEAN YOUNG LEADERS’ DIALOGUE

Participants at the ASEAN Young Leaders Dialogue organised by ASLI in Phnom Perh, Cambodia. Dr. Vannaridth Cheang and Dato Vijay Eswaran at the Asean Young Leaders Dialogue.

The inaugural ASEAN Young Leaders Dialogue was part of the 9th connectivity, understanding, and cooperation among the ASEAN ASEAN leadership Forum which was held on the 4th-6th of April, 2012 members. ASEAN needs to be made relevant to the younger in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The ASEAN Young Leaders Dialogue generation and ways for this younger generation to make an component of the forum was co-organized by the Asian Strategy and impact on the shaping and procedures of ASEAN need to be found. Leadership Institute (ASLI), ASLI’s Center for Public Policy Studies Education once again was mentioned as the key driver for change (CPPS), and the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace and for reinforcing better understanding, as well as the need for (CICP). The dialogue brought together up-and-coming leaders of the implementation of opinions expressed, roadmaps and initiatives younger generation of ASEAN, to discuss issues that relate to their drafted, and a thorough observation of the progress of ASEAN generation in particular, and what they can do to help with the overall members throughout their journey towards higher connectivity ASEAN objectives. This inaugural ASEAN Young Leaders Dialogue is and cooperation. The nationalistic attitude that characterizes all to provide a platform for more effective communication and become a ASEAN members, making them function on a national agenda first driver for open dialogue and understanding for the years to come. and sidestepping regional desires was mentioned as something inevitable, and crucial for the necessary development of certain The recurring themes that can be drawn from this conference and member states, particularly the less developed ones, at the the input of all those involved is the necessity to achieve higher moment.

CPPS RANKED NO. 16 IN GLOBAL THINK TANKS RANKING

The Global Think Tanks Report 2011 released in New York on the 18 In the 2011 report, Director of the Think Tanks and Civil Societies January 2012 ranked ASLI’s Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) Program at the University of Pennsylvania Dr James G. McGann 16 for the Top Asia Think Tank out of 1198 think tanks in Asia. CPPS mentioned that ‘think tanks are so important, filtering, sorting and came 29th, and was the only Malaysian think tank ranked in the Top synthesizing information that they can provide to policymakers.’ He 30 Transparency and Good Governance Think Tank; and ranked also added that “Top Think Tanks with Annual Operating Budgets 14 for Top Think Tanks with annual operating budget of less than of Less Than $5 Million USD” category was added in an attempt to USD5m. recognize the work of smaller think tanks that nevertheless produce This is an international survey conducted by the International influential research but might otherwise be edged out the rankings Relations Programme at the University of Pennsylvania, and by think tanks with bigger budgets and more manpower. supported by the United Nations and United Nations University. The Rankings’ primary objective is to recognize some of the “There are a number of major political, economic, social, and world’s leading public policy think tanks and highlight the notable technological trends that are converging at this moment in history contributions these institutions are making to governments and civil and that have a profound impact on governments and the institutions societies worldwide. that serve them,” reads the beginning of the report. “It is essential that think tanks understand these trends and be ahead of them so CPPS Chairman Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam congratulated the CPPS that we are all not buried by them.” team and commented that ‘ as Chairman of CPPS, I am humbled, gratified, encouraged and grateful to our small but dedicated team CPPS is an independent and non-partisan public policy institute that under the leadership of CPPS Director Ms Ng Yeen Seen.’ aims at fostering open minded dialogue, enlightened leadership and In its 5th consecutive edition, the global survey evaluated 6,545 think better governance. CPPS believes that a cohesive, competitive and tanks in 182 countries; with 6000 journalists, policymakers and 793 successful multi-racial Malaysia can best be met by open discussion expert members from around the world refined and validated the buttressed by rigorous analytical work and a spirit of tolerance and lists. A total of 5329 think tanks were nominated and a total of 25,000 respect for the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders in the nominations were received across the 30 categories. country.

23 ASLI CEO CONFERRED TAN SRI AWARD AND APPOINTED TO MACC ADVISORY BOARD

ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh Oon Kheng receiving his appointment letter from the King on his appointment to the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission’s Advisory Board.

ASLI CEO Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh receiving the Panglima Setia Mahkota from Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong on His Majesty’s Official Birthday in June 2012.

UPDATE ON CPPS

The first half of 2012 went very well for the Centre for Public Policy ASEAN Summit took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This was the Studies CPPS. The CPPS managed to successfully complete its first attempt to establish a platform for the young leaders of ASEAN rebranding process and launch its new website. Furthermore, the nations to come together and discuss issues related to their position team managed to successfully organized few events, remaining loyal in ASEAN and what they can do for ASEAN unity. to the ideals that CPPS always strives to promote. In addition to CPPS-organised events, members of the CPPS Our first event for the year was held back in February and was open to team participated and engaged on outside activities, in various the general public. Its topic was ‘Assessing the next General Elections’, roundtables, seminars and conferences, such as the Roundtable and the event took the form of a discussion panel, with audience that prepared by SUHAKAM to discuss on the New National Human contributed to the Question and Answer session that followed the Rights Action Plan, the roundtable to discuss the possibility of a new discussion among the distinguished speakers we invited. The event National Unity and Harmony Act, as well as Proham’s Young Voices was followed by policy recommendations that were inspired by the Say No to Racism stance. issues raised during the discussion. Later on the same month, and once more in April, the CPPS organized two closed-door experts’ Other than that, the CPPS has been involved in some international roundtables to discuss on vernacular education in Malaysia. The projects - a few proposals are under consideration at the moment, second roundtable emerged from the findings of the first, and both and currently the CPPS is acting as the reviewer for the Revenue concluded with some interesting ideas and the view that much more Watch Index on Mineral Resources 2012, for the Malaysian part. is needed to protect vernacular education in Malaysia. Furthermore, a few short research pieces have been uploaded on the CPPS website, and more in-depth research is on the way. Another roundtable discussion was organized by the CPPS bringing together in a closed door setting people from the blogging sphere as The CPPS is honoured to have been ranked for the first time, #16 well as the online press to discuss on the issue of internet censorship out of 1198 think tanks in Asia in the 2011 Global Think Tank Report in Malaysia. Once again, many fruitful ideas were put forward and the released in New York on the 18 January 2011 conducted by the position that Malaysia does not require and does not want any limits University of Pennsylvania and United Nations Universities. CPPS on internet access and usage was reiterated. was the only Malaysian think tank, and ranked 29th in the Top 30 Transparency and Good Governance Think Tank; and ranked #14 for A larger event in which the CPPS was co-organiser together with Top Think Tanks with annual operating budget of less than USD5m. ASLI and the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace was the ASEAN Young Leaders Dialogue 2012, which was conducted in The CPPS is starting the second part of 2012 with many exciting conjunction with the 9th ASEAN Leadership Forum shortly after the prospects ahead and a few new projects lined up.

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