Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) | Empowering Leaders, Advancing Societies

ASLI’s strategic priorities reflect a holistic and inter-connected approach to the work that we do.

Promoting Leadership & Advancing ESG Principles

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence & Technology for Societal Wellbeing

Providing Knowledge, Lifelong Learning & Skills Education

Strengthening Regional Dialogue, Trade & Cooperation

Enhancing Community Care, Economic Opportunity & Wellbeing

Events & Conferences

Global Election Watch: Impact of the American, European, and Asian Elections on International Politics, Economics, and Communities

27 July 2024

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3:00pm - 5:00pm

Liberal Latté

SEILS #3 | The Influencer of a Generation: From Social Media to Real Action

12 June 2024

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4:30pm - 6:30pm

Rooftoop Terrace, Graduate Centre, Sunway Unviersity

Iran-Israel Temperature Rising: Geopolitical Implications in the Middle East and Southeast Asia

20 April 2024

Rising Tides: Geopolitics and Geoeconomics in a Global Context

20 March 2024

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2:00pm - 4:00pm

JC2 Auditorium, Level 1, Sunway University, Malaysia

Leadership & Training

Entrepreneurship & Business

Public Policy & Governance

Leadership Development

Sunway University

ESG, Planetary Health & Sustainability

ASLI Insights

Mental Healthcare: Breaking Down Structural Stigma Barriers

2 November 2024

Dialog Tiga Penjuru: Siapa Golongan Maha Kaya?

2 November 2024

Asia Unpacked 1 November 2024

1 November 2024

Malaysia's Path with BRICS and China

30 October 2024

Laporan Khas Belanjawan 2025- IKIM FM

29 October 2024

Empowering Future Leaders at Sunway University

28 October 2024

Powering Growth: Malaysia’s Role in the Global Semiconductor Research

25 October 2024

Asia Unpacked 25 October 2024

25 October 2024

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🎧 Alternative Paths Towards Education

🎙️ Join us for an eye-opening episode in our Education Podcast Series, where Eizaz Azhar, ASLI’s Director of Strategy & Partnerships, shares his transformative journey through Malaysia’s evolving education landscape. Discover how alternative education pathways, like APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning), are reshaping opportunities and bridging the gap between university and industry.

The education mini series is a collaboration with youth podcast What Now Jom Ah Lepak.

Tune in to the episode here:

Youtube: https://youtu.be/9jUNSupPHJE?si=hyQTFBJnxu1IhW4o

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MmGCxVtL9mQVPECmzwBoH?si=2Q844Bp-QACBWTLgWskDhQ

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Shaping Narratives, Strengthening Diplomacy

ASLI’s CEO recently led a session on Persuasive Narratives & Effective Communication Skills at the Strategic Writing Workshop organised by the Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations (IDFR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The workshop brought together civil servants from Wisma Putra, IDFR, and the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT), where they explored techniques to craft compelling stories, structure arguments with clarity, and communicate complex ideas effectively.

We thank IDFR for this opportunity to support Malaysia’s diplomatic community in enhancing their writing and communication skills.

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ASLI INSIGHTS: Asia Unpacked | 01 November 2024

ASLI is back with more ASLI INSIGHTS: Asia Unpacked!

Stay tuned for more top news in Asia handpicked by ASLI and for our curated weekly roundup!

This week’s Asia top news:

1) Indonesian peacekeepers injured in Israeli attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon
- https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2024/10/11/israeli-forces-again-target-un-peacekeepers-in-southern-lebanon
- https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2024/10/11/two-indonesians-injured-on-israels-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-hq.html
2) Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Snap Elections
- https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Japan-election/Japan-s-ruling-LDP-coalition-loses-majority-for-first-time-since-2009
- https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-snap-election-pm-shigeru-ishiba-ldp-failed-gamble-4710316
3) Papua New Guinea’s Bold Boycott of UN Climate Summit Signals Discontent
- https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/11/01/png-to-boycott-un-climate-summit-for-waste-of-time
- https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2024/10/31/papua-new-guinea-to-boycott-total-waste-of-time-un-climate-summit-vows-to-outshinewith-singapores-expertise/155380#google_vignette
4) PTI Warns of Nationwide Shutdown in Pakistan Over Imran Khan’s Jail Treatment
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/30/imran-khans-pti-threatens-pakistan-shutdown-if-ex-pm-mistreated-in-jail
5) China Advocates Enhanced ASEAN Collaboration on Biosecurity Threats
- https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/10/29/china-calls-for-closer-asean-cooperation-to-lower-biosecurity-and-bioweapons-risks

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ASLI wishes everyone a joyous and bright Deepavali! May this festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity, and peace to all. Happy Deepavali!

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ASLI is looking for interns!

The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) is a 31-year-old not-for-profit, non-partisan leadership development and strategy think tank, owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.

We are seeking interns who are eager to contribute to our mission of empowering leaders and advancing societies. Internships are available for a minimum of 3 months, with positions open for a November start or at the earliest convenience.

To apply, please email your CV, personalised cover letter, and available internship duration to info@asli.com.my.

All applications are valued, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

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Empowering Future Leaders at Sunway University 🚀

ASLI recently conducted a dynamic leadership development session for the newly appointed members of the Sunway University Student Council! Eizaz Azhar, our Director for Strategy & Partnerships led an engaging session focused on personal leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication 🧠.

Through personal life-sharing and interactive workshops, participants gained practical skills in navigating cross-cultural interactions 🌍 and fostering teamwork in a diverse environment 🤝. This session was designed to equip the members with the empathy, resilience, and global perspective needed to lead effectively 💪.

Thank you, Sunway University Student Council, for the invitation. It was a pleasure working together to empower tomorrow’s leaders!

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ASLI INSIGHTS: Asia Unpacked | 25 October 2024

ASLI is back with more ASLI INSIGHTS: Asia Unpacked!

Stay tuned for more top news in Asia handpicked by ASLI and for our curated weekly roundup!

This week’s Asia top news:

1) BRICS Enhances Global Reach by Adding 13 New Partner Nations

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/10/24/malaysia-takes-major-step-towards-brics-membership-with-official-partner-status/154647
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/22/russias-brics-summit-whats-on-the-agenda-and-why-does-it-matter

2) Vietnam Embraces Nuclear and Hydrogen in Energy Plan

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Vietnam-to-amend-national-power-plan-to-include-nuclear-energy

3) Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia’s New President
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-swears-president-prabowo-subianto-vice-president-gibran-inauguration-4687356
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplusnews/2024/10/22/prabowo-swears-in-largest-cabinet-since-1966

4) Vietnam Appoints General Luong Cuong as New President Amid Ongoing Political Turmoil

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplusnews/2024/10/21/vietnam-appoints-army-general-as-new-president-after-months-of-turmoil

https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Vietnam-chooses-Gen.-Luong-Cuong-as-4th-president-since-2023

5) ASEAN Stands Firm on Nuclear Disarmament at the UN

https://asianews.network/asean-pledges-to-work-with-countries-towards-a-nuclear-weapon-free-world/

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Ikuti Laporan Khas Belanjawan 2025 oleh CEO ASLI, Danial Rahman pada jam 12 PM, 25 Oktober di saluran @ikimfm.my.

Budget 2025: What’s In It for You? 💼📊

Budget 2025 is here, and it’s the biggest one yet! Curious about what it means for you? From wages to education and more, find out the key highlights that will impact your everyday life. Read our infographic to see how these changes might affect you!

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The Tabling: Budget 2025 Live Analysis on BERNAMA TV

ASLI CEO, Danial Rahman, co-hosted the live commentary on Budget 2025 with Jessy Chahal on BERNAMA TV. Together, they facilitated an insightful discussion featuring:

- Dr. Tricia Yeoh (Associate Professor of Practice, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham Malaysia)

- Kishan Jasani (CEO, Grant Thornton Malaysia)

- Nadia Jalil (Regional Group Head, Economic and Market Analysis, CIMB)

The panel discussed the key aspects of Budget 2025, and analysed its potential impact on the economy, investments, and public sector reforms.

Watch the live analysis here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/vbdPUjBnBnkCJ9sS/

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Join ASLI live tonight at 10:30 PM on Astro Awani as we discuss strategies for rethinking the workplace for the younger generation, focusing on how to meet Gen Z's expectations while enhancing productivity.

Stay tuned!

ASLI CEO Danial Rahman will be live tonight at 10 PM on Astro Awani's 'Consider This' to discuss Budget 2025: Balancing Progress & Prudence.

Tune in!