20
Mar
2023
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The 2023 Selangor International Economic Summit aims to promote and showcase the economic progress and development of Selangor and to discuss the key challenges and opportunities in the state in the post pandemic recovery era. It focuses on the key sectors and factors driving Selangor’s growth and future prosperity. The Summit will serve as a form for interchange of views and sharing of knowledge and information between the State Government, the business community and civil society in the state. The Summit will also promote Selangor as an attractive and viable Building Better for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Towards Green Production and Green Logistics How Digitalisation and Digital Talent can Accelerate Selangor’s Growth Urban and Property Development in Selangor investment destination and gather information on how Selangor can be transformed into a vibrant and dynamic digital and green economy through public-private and people partnership for inclusive and sustainable development. It will also be a meeting of minds for all interested in Selangor’s future and how the state can be future proof and future ready. The Summit will also incorporate the Selangor Business Impact and Excellence Awards to recognise outstanding companies, entrepreneurs, and SMEs.
Speaker
Welcome Speech
Opening Address
Session 1: Selangor Post Pandemic Economic Recovery – Building Better for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Selangor has emerged strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic and has generated good growth rates paving the way forward for continued progress and prosperity. What is the future challenges Selangor will face amidst a global downturn in 2023? What are the new opportunities?
Session 2: Driving Smart Manufacturing in Selangor: Towards Green Production and Green Logistics
Selangor has received substantial FDIs over the years. Manufacturing is a strategic sector driving Selangor’s growth. What are the future trends in manufacturing? How can green logistics assist in manufacturing growth? What are the future challenges faced by the manufacturing members?
LUNCH & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Session 3: Digital Transformation – How Digitalisation and Digital Talent can Accelerate Selangor’s Growth
Digital technology will spearhead growth, prosperity, and transformation. How has Selangor developed the digital sector? How can the state meet the needs for digital talent? What are the opportunities in the digital economy?
Session 4: Urban and Property Development in Selangor – Challenges and Opportunities
Selangor is one of Malaysia’s most developed and urbanised state. What is the state of the property sector in Selangor? How can Selangor meet the growing demand for affordable housing? How can green building contribute to sustainable development in Selangor? What are the prospects for property development?
programme
9.25am
Welcome Speech
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific
9.30am
Opening Address
YB Dato' Teng Chang Khim Selangor State Executive Councillor for Industry and Trade
9.30am
Session 1: Selangor Post Pandemic Economic Recovery – Building Better for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Selangor has emerged strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic and has generated good growth rates paving the way forward for continued progress and prosperity. What is the future challenges Selangor will face amidst a global downturn in 2023? What are the new opportunities?
Speakers: Mr. Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Bin Sikh Abdul Majid Senior Executive Director, Investment Policy Advocacy, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Mr. Firdaos Rosli Chief Economist, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad Dr. Fahmi Ngah Director, Selangor Research Institute Dr. Shankaran Nambiar Senior Research Fellow, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) Moderator: Datuk Seri Mohd Iqbal Rawther Chairman, Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur (ECKL)/ Deputy Chairman, Farlim Group & KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific
10.50am
Session 2: Driving Smart Manufacturing in Selangor: Towards Green Production and Green Logistics Selangor has received substantial FDIs over the years. Manufacturing is a strategic sector driving Selangor’s growth. What are the future trends in manufacturing? How can green logistics assist in manufacturing growth? What are the future challenges faced by the manufacturing members?
Speakers: Ms. Mag Ng Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Branch Chairman, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof Chief Executive Officer, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd Dato’ Abdul Rashid Musa Group Chief Mobility & Innovation Officer/ President, Aerospace Division, UMW Holdings Bhd Moderator: Mr. Mohd Zakwan Mohd Zabidi Senior Vice President, Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)
12.15pm
Welcome Speech
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific
12.20pm
Introductory Speech
Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal Rawther Chairman, Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur & Deputy Chairman, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific
12.25pm
Keynote Address
YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Bin Shari YAB Dato’ Menteri Besar Selangor
12.40pm
Presentation of Awards & Group Photo
Presentation of Selangor Business Impact and Excellence Awards Presentation of Mementoes & Group Photography
12.50pm
Lunch commences
2.20pm
Lunch ends
2.30pm
Session 3: Digital Transformation – How Digitalisation and Digital Talent can Accelerate Selangor’s Growth. Digital technology will spearhead growth, prosperity, and transformation. How has Selangor developed the digital sector? How can the state meet the needs for digital talent? What are the opportunities in the digital economy?
Speakers: Mr. Muhundhan Kamarapullai Chief Digital Officer, MRANTI Ms. Yuki Aizawa Women in Tech® Global Movement - Country Director Malaysia Chapter & Partnership Head APAC Ms. Rita Irina Abd Wahab Head of Government Affairs, Shopee Malaysia Ms. Shareen Dato’ Abdul Ghani Co-Founder & CEO, Sorga Innovation Sdn Bhd, The Creators of Gigxglobal.Com Moderator: Dato’ Wei Chuan Beng Senior Executive Director, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific & Former Chairman, PIKOM
3.45pm
Session 4: Urban and Property Development in Selangor – Challenges and Opportunities Selangor is one of Malaysia’s most developed and urbanised state. What is the state of the property sector in Selangor? How can Selangor meet the growing demand for affordable housing? How can green building contribute to sustainable development in Selangor? What are the prospects for property development?
Speakers: Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew Adviser and Founder, Country Heights Holdings Berhad & L1 Bank Mr. Ho Chin Soon Chairman, Ho Chin Soon Research Sdn Bhd Mr. Siva Shanker Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Agency, Rahim & Co International Sdn Bhd Prof. Major (H) Dato’ Dr. Chin Yew Sin, JP Advisor for Asia-Pacific Region, Global One Belt One Road Association, Thailand Moderator: Tan Sri Michael Yeoh President, KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific