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

ASLI Insights

Empowering Young Minds in Celebrating Diversity

14 September 2023

The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) was invited to observe a workshop by Architects of Diversity (AoD) Malaysia titled 'Short Course: Sekolah Diversiti 6.0'.

NIMP 2030: An Overview and its Impacts on SMEs and the Rakyat

9 September 2023

Forum on Political Stability in a Hung Parliament

7 September 2023

Campus With a Conscience Series. Entrepreneurship For a Better World: Achieving the Three Zeros Agenda

7 September 2023

Artificial Intelligence and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Trends, Challenges & Opportunities for Leaders

5 September 2023

Power Distance: Leadership, politics and people

5 September 2023

Asia at the Crossroads: A Disrupted World in Need of Innovative Disruption

4 September 2023

Making Alliances Work for Public Service Excellence: Building Trust and Relationships

4 September 2023

Events & Conferences

ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023

14 November 2023

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9:00am - 5:00pm

Grand Lagoon Ballroom, Level 15, Sunway Resort Hotel

From Thoughts to Pages Launch of George Yeo: Musings

8 November 2023

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1:30pm - 3:00pm

Gallery, Level 1, Sunway University

Artificial Intelligence and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

21 August 2023

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9:00am - 12:00pm

Level 1, Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak

Campus With a Conscience Series. Entrepreneurship For a Better World

31 July 2023

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3:00pm - 4:00pm

JC2 Auditorium, Level 1, Sunway University, Malaysia

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Malaysia’s Macro, Meso and Micro Challenges

At the MINDA Policy Roundtable: Malaysia’s Macro, Meso, and Micro Challenges, hosted by the Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute-Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (MINDA-UKM).

The session was moderated by Tan Sri Prof Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali, Director of MINDA-UKM, featuring insights from Dr Apurva Sanghi, Lead Economist for the World Bank, Malaysia, and Datuk Dr Suhana Md Salleh, Director of Macroeconomic Division, Ministry of Economy Malaysia.

Key discussions revolved around pressing global economic issues, the cost of living, and strategic approaches to subsidy retargeting.

The MINDA Policy Roundtable series serves as an invaluable platform for a diverse group of stakeholders—policy makers, ministries, government agencies, think tanks, industry experts, and civil society organisations—to engage with topics crucial to nation-building.

ASLI expresses sincere thanks to MINDA-UKM for the invitation and remains dedicated to contributing to such meaningful dialogues that shape the course of nation-building.

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Participants of the ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023!

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Opening Remarks by:

Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Keynote Address by:

YB Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy Malaysia

Opening Address by:

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Sir Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO,
Chairman of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Opening Keynote Address by:

Dr Apurva Sanghi, Lead Economist for Malaysia, World Bank

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Panel 1: ‘The Future of Banking & Finance’

Moderator: Prof. Pervaiz Ahmed, Director, Institute of Global and Strategic Competitiveness, Sunway University

Speaker 1: Prof. Yeah Kim Leng, Director, Economic Studies, Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia and Member, Advisory Committee to the Finance Minister (ACFIN)

Speaker 2: Dato’ Muzaffar Hisham, Group CEO, Global Banking, Maybank

Speaker 3: Henry Chong, Founder & CEO, Fusang Exchange, Hong Kong

Speaker 4: Pei Si Lai, CEO & Managing Director, GX Bank Berhad

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Special Showcase on Innovations & Entrepreneurs in Banking & Finance.

Introducer: Foo Zhen Min, Lead Community Curator, 42 Malaysia

Speaker 1: Suraya Zainudin, Founder, Ringgit Oh Ringgit
Topic: Future Banking & SDGs: Personal Finance Amidst the Rapid Changes

Speaker 2: Soo Chin Kang, CEO, Sunway Money Sdn Bhd
Topic: Unlocking Success Together: The Synergy of Banks and Fintech Uniting for SDGs

Speaker 3: Rouvin Thiruchelvam, Co-Founder & CFO, Swipey
Topic: The Digital CFO: Where Did My Money Go?

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Closing Keynote Address by:
H.E. Yeth Vinel, Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Economy & Finance, Cambodia

Title: UN Sustainable Development Goals & Fiscal Sustainability

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ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 Highlights

Closing Remarks by:

Professor Dato’ Elizabeth Lee,
Group CEO of Sunway Education and Board Member, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)

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The ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023, dual-themed “The Future of Finance” and “Financing the Sustainable Development Goals” is jointly organised by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) and Sunway University, supported by various esteemed banking and financial institutions.

According to the UN’s 2023 Financing for Sustainable Development Report, while SDG financing needs are growing, the pace of the development of financing is not. The significant rise in food and energy prices, along with the swift tightening of financial conditions have heightened hunger and poverty levels, undoing the previous progress made towards achieving the SDGs. Without appropriate measures, the continuing disparity in financial access and resources will result in a lasting sustainable development gap. Hence, the importance of financing in the context of SDGs cannot be underestimated.

Additionally, demand for innovative financial products to fund everything from construction and development projects to community and local care needs, has led to an exciting albeit sometimes confusing and complex banking and finance landscape. Technological advancements, including Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies have catalysed the imagination of financial service providers and enabled new players to enter the industry, yet the boon also has a bane as there many unknowns.

As such, the ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023 aims gather top policy and private sector leaders and experts to discuss how to face the arising challenges while embracing the opportunities presented in this continuing journey towards achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aim to end poverty, protect our planet, and ensure prosperity for all.

We would like to inform everyone that all seats for the summit have been fully taken up, and we thank everyone for the support.

For more info, please visit: https://www.asli.com.my/event/asli-banking-finance-summit-2023

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We are honoured to announce that YB Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy Malaysia will be delivering a Luncheon Keynote Address at the ASLI Banking & Finance Summit 2023.

We would like to inform everyone that all seats for the summit have been fully taken up, and we thank everyone for the support.

For more info, please visit: https://www.asli.com.my/event/asli-banking-finance-summit-2023

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