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The Road Towards 2015 -Community Building Towards Regional Prosperity, Resilience and PeaceTRANSCRIPT
ASIAN STRATEGY& LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE (ASLI)
The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) is Malaysia’s leading independent private Think Tank which is committed to the development of Asian leadership and strategic thinking. ASLI’s vision is to create a better society. ASLI’s mission is to help organisations enhance competitiveness, leadership and strategic capabilities through its public programmes, conferences, publications, policy research, business councils and CEO peer groups. ASLI provides trusted insights to governments, businesses and the diplomatic community. It also acts as a knowledge channel through interaction and dialogues with thought leaders. ASLI’s value propositions are its valuable insights, high-level interaction, thought-leadership and in-depth research studies. ASLI provides insights, ideas, implications and interactions.
ASLI’s Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) was ranked 7th best Think Tank in Asia and 9th best in the world among smaller Think Tanks in a Global Report on Think Tanks carried out by the University of Pennsylvania and announced in the United Nations and World Bank in January 2013.
ASLI’s events have been addressed by Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Senior Cabinet Ministers, Captains of Industry and prominent Strategic Thinkers to discuss issues of strategic importance to governments and businesses. ASLI has, over the years organised high-level programmes focusing on bilateral business partnerships in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Britain, Germany, China and South Africa. ASLI is also the Malaysian Secretariat of various bilateral Business Councils.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEESMalaysian Participants RM1600.00
Government Participants RM1200.00
Foreign Participants USD500.00NOTE: Fee includes lunch, refreshments & summit materials/documentation.
Organisation’s Name
Mailing Address
Approving Manager’s Name
Position
Human Resource/Training Manager
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Please indicate the nature of your business
Natural Resources Construction/Engineering
Manufacturing Communications & IT
Properties Service & Retail
Consultancy Insurance/Healthcare
Education
Others, please specify
Marketing Manufacturing
Service IT
Finance Personnel
Management
Others, please specify
1st Delegate
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2nd Delegate
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No, I cannot attend this conference but please keep me updated by sending me additional information as it becomes available on the following topics:-
REGISTRATION FORM
The RoadTowards 2015 -
Community Building TowardsRegional Prosperity,
Resilience and Peace
11th ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
VENUE:Myanmar International Convention Centre II, Nay Pyi Taw
PAYMENT:The fee must be paid in advance of the event. Walk-in delegates with payment will be admitted on a ‘space availability’ basis. Cheques or bankdrafts should be crossed and made payable to Asian Strategy & Leadership Incorporated Sdn Bhd
FOR PRIVATE SECTOR:The organisers reserve the right to stop any registered delegate from taking part in the event if no proof of payment can be presented. This only applies to registered delegates who have NOT paid the registration fees prior to the event date.
FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:A Local Order (LO) or letter of approval to participate must be presented before the event.
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION:Substitution is allowed for a registered delegate. Please note that all payments must be made prior to the event proper. For cancellations, a refund minus 10% service charge will be sent to the said delegates if cancellation is received in WRITING by 2nd May 2014. No refund will be made for cancellation received after 2nd May 2014.
REGISTRATION
Send/fax this entire form (or a photocopy) to:
ASIAN STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ASLI)1718, Jalan Ledang, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala LumpurTel: +(603) 2093 5393 Fax: +(603) 2093 3078 Toll-free: 1 800 88 3096www.asli.com.my
For registration or further information, kindly contact:
DAVID SELVANDirect Line: +(603) 2093 2933Email: [email protected]
NOOR EDORADirect Line: +(603) 2093 2996Email: [email protected]
UNGKU MOHAMEDTel: +(603) 2093 5393 ext 215Email: [email protected]
NOOR SYAZWANITel: +(603) 2093 5393 ext 210Email: [email protected]
TEH YEE SING (DAMIEN)Tel: +(603) 2093 5393 ext 223Email: [email protected]
11th & 12th May 2014Myanmar International Convention Centre II,
Nay Pyi Taw
Jointly Organised by
Opening Speech
H.E. U Thein SeinPresident of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Strategic PartnerDinner Host andStrategic Partner
Hong Kong Economic & Trade OfficeGovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
I wish to congratulate the Government of Myanmar, the Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) and the Asian Strategy & Leadership
Institute (ASLI) for jointly organising The 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum in Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar. It is held in conjunction with the May ASEAN Summit chaired by Myanmar.
Starting as a Malaysian initiative some 15 years ago, the annual series of ASEAN
Leadership Forums have now become an important ASEAN regional event bringing
together Government, Business and Academic Leaders to deliberate on the future of
ASEAN and the strategic challenges and key issues facing ASEAN.
Today ASEAN Connectivity and Centrality will drive ASEAN forward towards a more
regionally connected community. We are in the last leg – the final lap to the ASEAN
Economic Community by December 2015. As the Chair of ASEAN in 2015, Malaysia hopes
to further strengthen People Connectivity in ASEAN and help make ASEAN a more
people centred community. Increasingly we need to make ASEAN more people-friendly
and enable the younger generation to have a better sense of ASEAN consciousness.
I believe that Myanmar’s Chairmanship of ASEAN and its focus on Regional Peace and
Prosperity is relevant and timely. With sustained peace and greater prosperity ASEAN
can scale new heights of achievements. The negotiations for the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will promote ASEAN
Centrality and greater economic prosperity with its tie up to a three billion population
connecting 16 countries in the region.
Once again, I welcome The ASEAN Leadership Forum and hope that its deliberations will
contribute new ideas for ASEAN. I wish the organisers and the delegates great success.
I look forward to welcoming you to Malaysia in 2015 when Malaysia assumes the
Chairmanship of ASEAN.
Message from the Prime Minister
Dato Sri Mohd NajibPrime Minister of Malaysia
Platinum Partner
ASIAN STRATEGY& LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE (ASLI)
The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) is Malaysia’s leading independent private Think Tank which is committed to the development of Asian leadership and strategic thinking. ASLI’s vision is to create a better society. ASLI’s mission is to help organisations enhance competitiveness, leadership and strategic capabilities through its public programmes, conferences, publications, policy research, business councils and CEO peer groups. ASLI provides trusted insights to governments, businesses and the diplomatic community. It also acts as a knowledge channel through interaction and dialogues with thought leaders. ASLI’s value propositions are its valuable insights, high-level interaction, thought-leadership and in-depth research studies. ASLI provides insights, ideas, implications and interactions.
ASLI’s Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) was ranked 7th best Think Tank in Asia and 9th best in the world among smaller Think Tanks in a Global Report on Think Tanks carried out by the University of Pennsylvania and announced in the United Nations and World Bank in January 2013.
ASLI’s events have been addressed by Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Senior Cabinet Ministers, Captains of Industry and prominent Strategic Thinkers to discuss issues of strategic importance to governments and businesses. ASLI has, over the years organised high-level programmes focusing on bilateral business partnerships in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Britain, Germany, China and South Africa. ASLI is also the Malaysian Secretariat of various bilateral Business Councils.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEESMalaysian Participants RM1600.00
Government Participants RM1200.00
Foreign Participants USD500.00NOTE: Fee includes lunch, refreshments & summit materials/documentation.
Organisation’s Name
Mailing Address
Approving Manager’s Name
Position
Human Resource/Training Manager
Tel Fax
Bankdraft/Cheque No.
Bank Amount
Please indicate the nature of your business
Natural Resources Construction/Engineering
Manufacturing Communications & IT
Properties Service & Retail
Consultancy Insurance/Healthcare
Education
Others, please specify
Marketing Manufacturing
Service IT
Finance Personnel
Management
Others, please specify
1st Delegate
Dr/Mr/Ms
Position
Tel Fax
2nd Delegate
Dr/Mr/Ms
Position
Tel Fax
No, I cannot attend this conference but please keep me updated by sending me additional information as it becomes available on the following topics:-
REGISTRATION FORM
The RoadTowards 2015 -
Community Building TowardsRegional Prosperity,
Resilience and Peace
11th ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
VENUE:Myanmar International Convention Centre II, Nay Pyi Taw
PAYMENT:The fee must be paid in advance of the event. Walk-in delegates with payment will be admitted on a ‘space availability’ basis. Cheques or bankdrafts should be crossed and made payable to Asian Strategy & Leadership Incorporated Sdn Bhd
FOR PRIVATE SECTOR:The organisers reserve the right to stop any registered delegate from taking part in the event if no proof of payment can be presented. This only applies to registered delegates who have NOT paid the registration fees prior to the event date.
FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:A Local Order (LO) or letter of approval to participate must be presented before the event.
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION:Substitution is allowed for a registered delegate. Please note that all payments must be made prior to the event proper. For cancellations, a refund minus 10% service charge will be sent to the said delegates if cancellation is received in WRITING by 2nd May 2014. No refund will be made for cancellation received after 2nd May 2014.
REGISTRATION
Send/fax this entire form (or a photocopy) to:
ASIAN STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ASLI)1718, Jalan Ledang, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala LumpurTel: +(603) 2093 5393 Fax: +(603) 2093 3078 Toll-free: 1 800 88 3096www.asli.com.my
For registration or further information, kindly contact:
DAVID SELVANDirect Line: +(603) 2093 2933Email: [email protected]
NOOR EDORADirect Line: +(603) 2093 2996Email: [email protected]
UNGKU MOHAMEDTel: +(603) 2093 5393 ext 215Email: [email protected]
NOOR SYAZWANITel: +(603) 2093 5393 ext 210Email: [email protected]
TEH YEE SING (DAMIEN)Tel: +(603) 2093 5393 ext 223Email: [email protected]
11th & 12th May 2014Myanmar International Convention Centre II,
Nay Pyi Taw
Jointly Organised by
Opening Speech
H.E. U Thein SeinPresident of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Strategic PartnerDinner Host andStrategic Partner
Hong Kong Economic & Trade OfficeGovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
I wish to congratulate the Government of Myanmar, the Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) and the Asian Strategy & Leadership
Institute (ASLI) for jointly organising The 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum in Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar. It is held in conjunction with the May ASEAN Summit chaired by Myanmar.
Starting as a Malaysian initiative some 15 years ago, the annual series of ASEAN
Leadership Forums have now become an important ASEAN regional event bringing
together Government, Business and Academic Leaders to deliberate on the future of
ASEAN and the strategic challenges and key issues facing ASEAN.
Today ASEAN Connectivity and Centrality will drive ASEAN forward towards a more
regionally connected community. We are in the last leg – the final lap to the ASEAN
Economic Community by December 2015. As the Chair of ASEAN in 2015, Malaysia hopes
to further strengthen People Connectivity in ASEAN and help make ASEAN a more
people centred community. Increasingly we need to make ASEAN more people-friendly
and enable the younger generation to have a better sense of ASEAN consciousness.
I believe that Myanmar’s Chairmanship of ASEAN and its focus on Regional Peace and
Prosperity is relevant and timely. With sustained peace and greater prosperity ASEAN
can scale new heights of achievements. The negotiations for the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will promote ASEAN
Centrality and greater economic prosperity with its tie up to a three billion population
connecting 16 countries in the region.
Once again, I welcome The ASEAN Leadership Forum and hope that its deliberations will
contribute new ideas for ASEAN. I wish the organisers and the delegates great success.
I look forward to welcoming you to Malaysia in 2015 when Malaysia assumes the
Chairmanship of ASEAN.
Message from the Prime Minister
Dato Sri Mohd NajibPrime Minister of Malaysia
Platinum Partner
The ASEAN Leadership Forum (ALF) is an annual high powered Forum held alongside the April/May Summit of ASEAN Leaders.
The ALF has been held in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore and Phnom Penh over the years and will convene in May this year in Myanmar, in conjunction with Myanmar's chairmanship of ASEAN. The ALF will be held just after the May Summit of ASEAN Leaders in Myanmar.
The ALF has been recognised as an important regional event bringing together Government, Business and Thought Leaders to discuss the critical issues and challenges facing ASEAN. The ALF provides an apt and timely platform for Leaders from Governments of ASEAN Member states together with Business and Academic Leaders to share valuable thoughts on the future direction of ASEAN and where it is headed. It also provides a timely opportunity for participants to feel the pulse of ASEAN and the rhythm of development in ASEAN particularly in ASEAN community building.
This year is even more critical for ASEAN as it is the penultimate year for the actualisation of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015, as well as the building of new regional architecture such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement. Where will RCEP and TPPA leave ASEAN? Can ASEAN remain in the driving seat with these new trading agreements?
At the same time with China, Japan, EU and other dialogue partners of ASEAN wanting to deepen their relationships with ASEAN, the prospects for ASEAN continue to be bright and the regional economic outlook looks robust. Yet ASEAN faces many issues and threats including non traditional security threats that need to be looked into. ASEAN connectivity is another key area to address and the perspectives of the younger generation on the future of ASEAN community building needs to be also considered. Vast business opportunity in Myanmar and the ASEAN countries will also be discussed at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum.
The ASEAN Leadership Forum provides a timely platform for the sharing of views and for senior level interchanges on the future of ASEAN and what the region will look like going forward.
It is a must attend event and a highly relevant programme for Business Leaders, Top Executives and Civil Society and Academic Leaders to join Government Leaders to deliberate on the future of ASEAN and what leadership challenges ASEAN needs to address.
It is a must come to Forum to have questions on ASEAN answered and debated.
Past Keynote speakers include the Prime Ministers of Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vice President of Indonesia, as well as Senior Ministers and corporate CEOs from the region.
ASEAN COMES TO MYANMAR2014 is an exciting and epochal year for Myanmar as it assumes for the 1st time ever the Chairmanship of ASEAN and related Summits like ASEAN+3 and East Asia Summit. The eyes of the region and the world will be on Myanmar. Myanmar presents new business and investment opportunities as it continues to open up. Join us at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum held on the back of the 1st ASEAN Summit to be chaired by Myanmar in May to be updated on latest developments on the ASEAN front and to better feel the pulse of ASEAN regional economic integration. Also learn first hand the enormous new opportunities available in Myanmar. Learn about the potential and prospects in Myanmar.
Chairman:- Mr. U Win Aung Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council &
President, UMFCCI Panellists:- Mr. Gregory So Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid Chairman, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad &
CIMB ASEAN Research Institute
Amb. Chung Hae Moon Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
Dr. Serge Pun Chairman, SPA Group and Yoma Strategic
Holdings Limited, Myanmar
10.45 am Morning Refreshments/Informal Interaction
11.15 am Political Leadership in ASEAN – Role of Government and Think Tanks Towards the ASEAN Political & Security Community• Political leadership and political will is key to
achieving ASEAN integration• What is the role of Governments in
transforming ASEAN?• How can Think Tanks and non-State actors
assist Governments in ASEAN community building?
• How to build ASEAN consciousness?• What is the role of Moderation in maintaining
peace and security in ASEAN?• How can ASEAN work with its Dialogue
partners in maintaining a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality?
• How can ASEAN better respond to non traditional security threats like disaster relief management, disease control, drug and people smuggling?
Panellists:- Tan Sri Razali Ismail Chairman, Global Movement of Moderates
Foundation, Malaysia & former President, United Nations General Assembly
H.E. Olof Skoog EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Mr. Rodolfo Severino Former ASEAN Secretary-General
Prof. Simon Tay Chairman, Singapore Institute for International Affairs (SIIA)
Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria Principal Research Fellow, National University of
Malaysia & Secretary General, Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM)
Dr. Pou Sothirak Executive Director, Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace
12.45 pm Lunch Special Luncheon Address: “Business and
Investment Opportunities in Myanmar”
2.30 pm Towards a People Centred ASEAN – The Viewpoints of Women and Emerging Young Leaders in Achieving the ASEAN Social and Cultural Community• How relevant is ASEAN to the younger
generation?• How to develop a greater sense of belonging
to ASEAN among Gen Y?
• What more can be done to focus on people development in ASEAN?
• What are key success factors in achieving the ASEAN Social and Cultural Community?
• How can ASEAN enhance People Connectivity?• How can the younger generation help ASEAN
achieve the social and cultural community? Chairman:- Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah Chief Executive Officer, Global Movement of
Moderates & former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
Panellists:- Mrs. Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ASEAN Deputy Secretary General, Centre for
Social and Cultural Community
Ms. Penny Low Member of Parliament Singapore & President,
Social Innovation Park
Tunku Abidin Muhriz President, Institute for Democracy & Economic
Affairs (IDEAS)
Mr. Ken Chanthan Chairman, Ken Group Cambodia & Past
President, Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association
Ms. Moe Thuzar Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies,
Singapore
3.45 pm Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity and Regional Partnerships• How to strengthen regional connectivity?
What are the key challenges and opportunities?
• What is the role of the private sector in ASEAN Infrastructure Development?
• How can the business community benefit from greater regional connectivity?
• How can connectivity be further enhanced by education and tourism?
• What are the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (RCEP)? What are the challenges and opportunities with RCEP?
Chairman:- Mr. Alexander Wan Senior Adviser, China Daily, Asia Pacific
Panellists:- Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura Executive Director, Economic Research Institute
for ASEAN & East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Dr. Li Yao Chief Executive Officer, China ASEAN
Investment Cooperation Fund, Hong Kong
Dr. Doan Duy Khuong Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce
and Industry & Chairman, Vietnam ABAC
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal Chairman, Malaysia ABAC & ASEAN India
Business Council
5.15 pm Closing Speech by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Union of Myanmar,
**H.E. U Wanna Maung Lwin
5.30 pm End of Forum/Refreshments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Senior Government Officers of ASEAN countries
Academic Scholars and Researchers
Businessmen, Entrepreneurs and Investors
Chairmen and CEOs of ASEAN and multinational companies operating in ASEAN
Consultants, Investment Analysts and Fund Managers
Bankers
Property Developers
Manufacturers
SMEs
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
Assess the future of ASEAN – its potential and possibilities
Review the progress and performance of ASEAN in the past years
Evaluate the strategic challenges and key issues facing ASEAN
Discuss how the business community can benefit more from regional integration
Address issues and concerns of the younger generation in ASEAN
Promote a greater sense of ASEAN consciousness
Learn about the progress of various ASEAN initiatives and Master Plans
Identify business and investment opportunities from regional integration and trade with China, Japan, Korea, India and other ASEAN partners
Networking opportunities with business and Government Leaders
11th ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
** - subject to confirmationThe Organiser reserves the right to amend the programme in the best interest of the Summit.
8.30 am Arrival of Participants
9.00 am Introductory Remarks by:- President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Axiata
Group Berhad, Title Sponsor of ASEAN Leadership Forum Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim
9.10 am ASEAN Economic Community – Creating Regional Prosperity, Resilience and Opportunities• How is the progress towards the AEC in 2015?• How can ASEAN competitiveness be further
enhanced?
• How can the private sector contribute towards realisation of AEC?
• What are the key issues and strategic challenges to address to realise the AEC?
• How can the business community benefit from the AEC of 600 million people and a GDP of USD2 trillion?
• Looking forward, how will the AEC facilitate ASEAN member countries in the process of the regional integration in the context of other ongoing free trade/economic partnership agreements?
Day 2 - 12th May 2014 (Monday)
PROGRAMME -
5.30 pm Arrival and Registration of Participants and guests
6.15 pm Arrival of President of Myanmar and Leaders of ASEAN countries
6.30 pm Welcoming Speeches by Forum Co-Chairmen:- Mr. U Win Aung President, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI)
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer, Asian Strategy & Leadership
Institute (ASLI)
**Mr. U Soe Thane Union Minister in President’s Office of the Republic
of the Union of Myanmar
6.50 pm Opening Speech by:- President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
H.E. U Thein Sein
7.15 pm Special Address by:- Leaders ASEAN Member States (to be confirmed)
8.00 pm Special Address by Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines, **H.E. Albert F. Del Rosario
8.15 pm Welcoming Remarks by the host of the Dinner:- Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Gregory So
8.30 pm Dinner commences
9.30 pm End of Programme
Day 1 - 11th May 2014 (Sunday)
Mr. Gregory So Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mrs. Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ASEAN Deputy Secretary General,
Centre for Social and Cultural Community
Mr. U Win Aung President, The Republic of the Union of
Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) & Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid
Chairman, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad & CIMB ASEAN Research Institute
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer, ASLI &
Chairman, ASEAN Leadership Forum
Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim President & Group Chief Executive
Officer, Axiata Group Berhad
Dr. Doan Duy Khuong Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry & Chairman, Vietnam ABAC
Ms. Penny Low Member of Parliament Singapore &
President, Social Innovation Park
Amb. Chung Hae Moon Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
H.E. Olof Skoog EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura Executive Director, Economic Research
Institute for ASEAN & East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Tan Sri Razali Ismail Chairman, Global Movement of
Moderates Foundation, Malaysia & former President, United Nations General Assembly
Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah Chief Executive Officer, Global
Movement of Moderates & former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
Tunku Abidin Muhriz President, Institute for Democracy &
Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal Chairman, Malaysia ABAC & ASEAN
India Business Council
Dr. Serge Pun Chairman, SPA Group and Yoma
Strategic Holdings Limited, Myanmar
Dr. Li Yao Chief Executive Officer, China ASEAN
Investment Cooperation Fund, Hong Kong
Mr. Rodolfo Severino Former ASEAN Secretary General
Dr. Ken Chanthan Chairman, Ken Group Cambodia & Past President, Cambodia Young
Entrepreneurs Association
Dr. Pou Sothirak Executive Director, Cambodian Institute
for Cooperation and Peace
Mr. Alexander Wan Senior Adviser, China Daily Asia Pacific
Prof. Simon Tay Chairman, Singapore Institute for
International Affairs (SIIA)
Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria Principal Research Fellow, National
University of Malaysia & Secretary General, Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM)
Ms. Moe Thuzar Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian
Studies, Singapore
CONFIRMED ROLE-PLAYERS
The ASEAN Leadership Forum (ALF) is an annual high powered Forum held alongside the April/May Summit of ASEAN Leaders.
The ALF has been held in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore and Phnom Penh over the years and will convene in May this year in Myanmar, in conjunction with Myanmar's chairmanship of ASEAN. The ALF will be held just after the May Summit of ASEAN Leaders in Myanmar.
The ALF has been recognised as an important regional event bringing together Government, Business and Thought Leaders to discuss the critical issues and challenges facing ASEAN. The ALF provides an apt and timely platform for Leaders from Governments of ASEAN Member states together with Business and Academic Leaders to share valuable thoughts on the future direction of ASEAN and where it is headed. It also provides a timely opportunity for participants to feel the pulse of ASEAN and the rhythm of development in ASEAN particularly in ASEAN community building.
This year is even more critical for ASEAN as it is the penultimate year for the actualisation of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015, as well as the building of new regional architecture such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement. Where will RCEP and TPPA leave ASEAN? Can ASEAN remain in the driving seat with these new trading agreements?
At the same time with China, Japan, EU and other dialogue partners of ASEAN wanting to deepen their relationships with ASEAN, the prospects for ASEAN continue to be bright and the regional economic outlook looks robust. Yet ASEAN faces many issues and threats including non traditional security threats that need to be looked into. ASEAN connectivity is another key area to address and the perspectives of the younger generation on the future of ASEAN community building needs to be also considered. Vast business opportunity in Myanmar and the ASEAN countries will also be discussed at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum.
The ASEAN Leadership Forum provides a timely platform for the sharing of views and for senior level interchanges on the future of ASEAN and what the region will look like going forward.
It is a must attend event and a highly relevant programme for Business Leaders, Top Executives and Civil Society and Academic Leaders to join Government Leaders to deliberate on the future of ASEAN and what leadership challenges ASEAN needs to address.
It is a must come to Forum to have questions on ASEAN answered and debated.
Past Keynote speakers include the Prime Ministers of Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vice President of Indonesia, as well as Senior Ministers and corporate CEOs from the region.
ASEAN COMES TO MYANMAR2014 is an exciting and epochal year for Myanmar as it assumes for the 1st time ever the Chairmanship of ASEAN and related Summits like ASEAN+3 and East Asia Summit. The eyes of the region and the world will be on Myanmar. Myanmar presents new business and investment opportunities as it continues to open up. Join us at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum held on the back of the 1st ASEAN Summit to be chaired by Myanmar in May to be updated on latest developments on the ASEAN front and to better feel the pulse of ASEAN regional economic integration. Also learn first hand the enormous new opportunities available in Myanmar. Learn about the potential and prospects in Myanmar.
Chairman:- Mr. U Win Aung Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council &
President, UMFCCI Panellists:- Mr. Gregory So Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid Chairman, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad &
CIMB ASEAN Research Institute
Amb. Chung Hae Moon Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
Dr. Serge Pun Chairman, SPA Group and Yoma Strategic
Holdings Limited, Myanmar
10.45 am Morning Refreshments/Informal Interaction
11.15 am Political Leadership in ASEAN – Role of Government and Think Tanks Towards the ASEAN Political & Security Community• Political leadership and political will is key to
achieving ASEAN integration• What is the role of Governments in
transforming ASEAN?• How can Think Tanks and non-State actors
assist Governments in ASEAN community building?
• How to build ASEAN consciousness?• What is the role of Moderation in maintaining
peace and security in ASEAN?• How can ASEAN work with its Dialogue
partners in maintaining a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality?
• How can ASEAN better respond to non traditional security threats like disaster relief management, disease control, drug and people smuggling?
Panellists:- Tan Sri Razali Ismail Chairman, Global Movement of Moderates
Foundation, Malaysia & former President, United Nations General Assembly
H.E. Olof Skoog EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Mr. Rodolfo Severino Former ASEAN Secretary-General
Prof. Simon Tay Chairman, Singapore Institute for International Affairs (SIIA)
Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria Principal Research Fellow, National University of
Malaysia & Secretary General, Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM)
Dr. Pou Sothirak Executive Director, Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace
12.45 pm Lunch Special Luncheon Address: “Business and
Investment Opportunities in Myanmar”
2.30 pm Towards a People Centred ASEAN – The Viewpoints of Women and Emerging Young Leaders in Achieving the ASEAN Social and Cultural Community• How relevant is ASEAN to the younger
generation?• How to develop a greater sense of belonging
to ASEAN among Gen Y?
• What more can be done to focus on people development in ASEAN?
• What are key success factors in achieving the ASEAN Social and Cultural Community?
• How can ASEAN enhance People Connectivity?• How can the younger generation help ASEAN
achieve the social and cultural community? Chairman:- Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah Chief Executive Officer, Global Movement of
Moderates & former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
Panellists:- Mrs. Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ASEAN Deputy Secretary General, Centre for
Social and Cultural Community
Ms. Penny Low Member of Parliament Singapore & President,
Social Innovation Park
Tunku Abidin Muhriz President, Institute for Democracy & Economic
Affairs (IDEAS)
Mr. Ken Chanthan Chairman, Ken Group Cambodia & Past
President, Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association
Ms. Moe Thuzar Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies,
Singapore
3.45 pm Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity and Regional Partnerships• How to strengthen regional connectivity?
What are the key challenges and opportunities?
• What is the role of the private sector in ASEAN Infrastructure Development?
• How can the business community benefit from greater regional connectivity?
• How can connectivity be further enhanced by education and tourism?
• What are the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (RCEP)? What are the challenges and opportunities with RCEP?
Chairman:- Mr. Alexander Wan Senior Adviser, China Daily, Asia Pacific
Panellists:- Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura Executive Director, Economic Research Institute
for ASEAN & East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Dr. Li Yao Chief Executive Officer, China ASEAN
Investment Cooperation Fund, Hong Kong
Dr. Doan Duy Khuong Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce
and Industry & Chairman, Vietnam ABAC
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal Chairman, Malaysia ABAC & ASEAN India
Business Council
5.15 pm Closing Speech by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Union of Myanmar,
**H.E. U Wanna Maung Lwin
5.30 pm End of Forum/Refreshments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Senior Government Officers of ASEAN countries
Academic Scholars and Researchers
Businessmen, Entrepreneurs and Investors
Chairmen and CEOs of ASEAN and multinational companies operating in ASEAN
Consultants, Investment Analysts and Fund Managers
Bankers
Property Developers
Manufacturers
SMEs
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
Assess the future of ASEAN – its potential and possibilities
Review the progress and performance of ASEAN in the past years
Evaluate the strategic challenges and key issues facing ASEAN
Discuss how the business community can benefit more from regional integration
Address issues and concerns of the younger generation in ASEAN
Promote a greater sense of ASEAN consciousness
Learn about the progress of various ASEAN initiatives and Master Plans
Identify business and investment opportunities from regional integration and trade with China, Japan, Korea, India and other ASEAN partners
Networking opportunities with business and Government Leaders
11th ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
** - subject to confirmationThe Organiser reserves the right to amend the programme in the best interest of the Summit.
8.30 am Arrival of Participants
9.00 am Introductory Remarks by:- President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Axiata
Group Berhad, Title Sponsor of ASEAN Leadership Forum Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim
9.10 am ASEAN Economic Community – Creating Regional Prosperity, Resilience and Opportunities• How is the progress towards the AEC in 2015?• How can ASEAN competitiveness be further
enhanced?
• How can the private sector contribute towards realisation of AEC?
• What are the key issues and strategic challenges to address to realise the AEC?
• How can the business community benefit from the AEC of 600 million people and a GDP of USD2 trillion?
• Looking forward, how will the AEC facilitate ASEAN member countries in the process of the regional integration in the context of other ongoing free trade/economic partnership agreements?
Day 2 - 12th May 2014 (Monday)
PROGRAMME -
5.30 pm Arrival and Registration of Participants and guests
6.15 pm Arrival of President of Myanmar and Leaders of ASEAN countries
6.30 pm Welcoming Speeches by Forum Co-Chairmen:- Mr. U Win Aung President, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI)
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer, Asian Strategy & Leadership
Institute (ASLI)
**Mr. U Soe Thane Union Minister in President’s Office of the Republic
of the Union of Myanmar
6.50 pm Opening Speech by:- President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
H.E. U Thein Sein
7.15 pm Special Address by:- Leaders ASEAN Member States (to be confirmed)
8.00 pm Special Address by Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines, **H.E. Albert F. Del Rosario
8.15 pm Welcoming Remarks by the host of the Dinner:- Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Gregory So
8.30 pm Dinner commences
9.30 pm End of Programme
Day 1 - 11th May 2014 (Sunday)
Mr. Gregory So Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mrs. Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ASEAN Deputy Secretary General,
Centre for Social and Cultural Community
Mr. U Win Aung President, The Republic of the Union of
Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) & Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid
Chairman, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad & CIMB ASEAN Research Institute
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer, ASLI &
Chairman, ASEAN Leadership Forum
Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim President & Group Chief Executive
Officer, Axiata Group Berhad
Dr. Doan Duy Khuong Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry & Chairman, Vietnam ABAC
Ms. Penny Low Member of Parliament Singapore &
President, Social Innovation Park
Amb. Chung Hae Moon Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
H.E. Olof Skoog EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura Executive Director, Economic Research
Institute for ASEAN & East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Tan Sri Razali Ismail Chairman, Global Movement of
Moderates Foundation, Malaysia & former President, United Nations General Assembly
Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah Chief Executive Officer, Global
Movement of Moderates & former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
Tunku Abidin Muhriz President, Institute for Democracy &
Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal Chairman, Malaysia ABAC & ASEAN
India Business Council
Dr. Serge Pun Chairman, SPA Group and Yoma
Strategic Holdings Limited, Myanmar
Dr. Li Yao Chief Executive Officer, China ASEAN
Investment Cooperation Fund, Hong Kong
Mr. Rodolfo Severino Former ASEAN Secretary General
Dr. Ken Chanthan Chairman, Ken Group Cambodia & Past President, Cambodia Young
Entrepreneurs Association
Dr. Pou Sothirak Executive Director, Cambodian Institute
for Cooperation and Peace
Mr. Alexander Wan Senior Adviser, China Daily Asia Pacific
Prof. Simon Tay Chairman, Singapore Institute for
International Affairs (SIIA)
Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria Principal Research Fellow, National
University of Malaysia & Secretary General, Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM)
Ms. Moe Thuzar Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian
Studies, Singapore
CONFIRMED ROLE-PLAYERS
The ASEAN Leadership Forum (ALF) is an annual high powered Forum held alongside the April/May Summit of ASEAN Leaders.
The ALF has been held in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore and Phnom Penh over the years and will convene in May this year in Myanmar, in conjunction with Myanmar's chairmanship of ASEAN. The ALF will be held just after the May Summit of ASEAN Leaders in Myanmar.
The ALF has been recognised as an important regional event bringing together Government, Business and Thought Leaders to discuss the critical issues and challenges facing ASEAN. The ALF provides an apt and timely platform for Leaders from Governments of ASEAN Member states together with Business and Academic Leaders to share valuable thoughts on the future direction of ASEAN and where it is headed. It also provides a timely opportunity for participants to feel the pulse of ASEAN and the rhythm of development in ASEAN particularly in ASEAN community building.
This year is even more critical for ASEAN as it is the penultimate year for the actualisation of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015, as well as the building of new regional architecture such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement. Where will RCEP and TPPA leave ASEAN? Can ASEAN remain in the driving seat with these new trading agreements?
At the same time with China, Japan, EU and other dialogue partners of ASEAN wanting to deepen their relationships with ASEAN, the prospects for ASEAN continue to be bright and the regional economic outlook looks robust. Yet ASEAN faces many issues and threats including non traditional security threats that need to be looked into. ASEAN connectivity is another key area to address and the perspectives of the younger generation on the future of ASEAN community building needs to be also considered. Vast business opportunity in Myanmar and the ASEAN countries will also be discussed at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum.
The ASEAN Leadership Forum provides a timely platform for the sharing of views and for senior level interchanges on the future of ASEAN and what the region will look like going forward.
It is a must attend event and a highly relevant programme for Business Leaders, Top Executives and Civil Society and Academic Leaders to join Government Leaders to deliberate on the future of ASEAN and what leadership challenges ASEAN needs to address.
It is a must come to Forum to have questions on ASEAN answered and debated.
Past Keynote speakers include the Prime Ministers of Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vice President of Indonesia, as well as Senior Ministers and corporate CEOs from the region.
ASEAN COMES TO MYANMAR2014 is an exciting and epochal year for Myanmar as it assumes for the 1st time ever the Chairmanship of ASEAN and related Summits like ASEAN+3 and East Asia Summit. The eyes of the region and the world will be on Myanmar. Myanmar presents new business and investment opportunities as it continues to open up. Join us at the 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum held on the back of the 1st ASEAN Summit to be chaired by Myanmar in May to be updated on latest developments on the ASEAN front and to better feel the pulse of ASEAN regional economic integration. Also learn first hand the enormous new opportunities available in Myanmar. Learn about the potential and prospects in Myanmar.
Chairman:- Mr. U Win Aung Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council &
President, UMFCCI Panellists:- Mr. Gregory So Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid Chairman, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad &
CIMB ASEAN Research Institute
Amb. Chung Hae Moon Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
Dr. Serge Pun Chairman, SPA Group and Yoma Strategic
Holdings Limited, Myanmar
10.45 am Morning Refreshments/Informal Interaction
11.15 am Political Leadership in ASEAN – Role of Government and Think Tanks Towards the ASEAN Political & Security Community• Political leadership and political will is key to
achieving ASEAN integration• What is the role of Governments in
transforming ASEAN?• How can Think Tanks and non-State actors
assist Governments in ASEAN community building?
• How to build ASEAN consciousness?• What is the role of Moderation in maintaining
peace and security in ASEAN?• How can ASEAN work with its Dialogue
partners in maintaining a zone of peace, freedom and neutrality?
• How can ASEAN better respond to non traditional security threats like disaster relief management, disease control, drug and people smuggling?
Panellists:- Tan Sri Razali Ismail Chairman, Global Movement of Moderates
Foundation, Malaysia & former President, United Nations General Assembly
H.E. Olof Skoog EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Mr. Rodolfo Severino Former ASEAN Secretary-General
Prof. Simon Tay Chairman, Singapore Institute for International Affairs (SIIA)
Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria Principal Research Fellow, National University of
Malaysia & Secretary General, Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM)
Dr. Pou Sothirak Executive Director, Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace
12.45 pm Lunch Special Luncheon Address: “Business and
Investment Opportunities in Myanmar”
2.30 pm Towards a People Centred ASEAN – The Viewpoints of Women and Emerging Young Leaders in Achieving the ASEAN Social and Cultural Community• How relevant is ASEAN to the younger
generation?• How to develop a greater sense of belonging
to ASEAN among Gen Y?
• What more can be done to focus on people development in ASEAN?
• What are key success factors in achieving the ASEAN Social and Cultural Community?
• How can ASEAN enhance People Connectivity?• How can the younger generation help ASEAN
achieve the social and cultural community? Chairman:- Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah Chief Executive Officer, Global Movement of
Moderates & former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
Panellists:- Mrs. Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ASEAN Deputy Secretary General, Centre for
Social and Cultural Community
Ms. Penny Low Member of Parliament Singapore & President,
Social Innovation Park
Tunku Abidin Muhriz President, Institute for Democracy & Economic
Affairs (IDEAS)
Mr. Ken Chanthan Chairman, Ken Group Cambodia & Past
President, Cambodia Young Entrepreneurs Association
Ms. Moe Thuzar Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies,
Singapore
3.45 pm Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity and Regional Partnerships• How to strengthen regional connectivity?
What are the key challenges and opportunities?
• What is the role of the private sector in ASEAN Infrastructure Development?
• How can the business community benefit from greater regional connectivity?
• How can connectivity be further enhanced by education and tourism?
• What are the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (RCEP)? What are the challenges and opportunities with RCEP?
Chairman:- Mr. Alexander Wan Senior Adviser, China Daily, Asia Pacific
Panellists:- Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura Executive Director, Economic Research Institute
for ASEAN & East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Dr. Li Yao Chief Executive Officer, China ASEAN
Investment Cooperation Fund, Hong Kong
Dr. Doan Duy Khuong Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce
and Industry & Chairman, Vietnam ABAC
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal Chairman, Malaysia ABAC & ASEAN India
Business Council
5.15 pm Closing Speech by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Union of Myanmar,
**H.E. U Wanna Maung Lwin
5.30 pm End of Forum/Refreshments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Senior Government Officers of ASEAN countries
Academic Scholars and Researchers
Businessmen, Entrepreneurs and Investors
Chairmen and CEOs of ASEAN and multinational companies operating in ASEAN
Consultants, Investment Analysts and Fund Managers
Bankers
Property Developers
Manufacturers
SMEs
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
Assess the future of ASEAN – its potential and possibilities
Review the progress and performance of ASEAN in the past years
Evaluate the strategic challenges and key issues facing ASEAN
Discuss how the business community can benefit more from regional integration
Address issues and concerns of the younger generation in ASEAN
Promote a greater sense of ASEAN consciousness
Learn about the progress of various ASEAN initiatives and Master Plans
Identify business and investment opportunities from regional integration and trade with China, Japan, Korea, India and other ASEAN partners
Networking opportunities with business and Government Leaders
11th ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM
** - subject to confirmationThe Organiser reserves the right to amend the programme in the best interest of the Summit.
8.30 am Arrival of Participants
9.00 am Introductory Remarks by:- President & Group Chief Executive Officer, Axiata
Group Berhad, Title Sponsor of ASEAN Leadership Forum Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim
9.10 am ASEAN Economic Community – Creating Regional Prosperity, Resilience and Opportunities• How is the progress towards the AEC in 2015?• How can ASEAN competitiveness be further
enhanced?
• How can the private sector contribute towards realisation of AEC?
• What are the key issues and strategic challenges to address to realise the AEC?
• How can the business community benefit from the AEC of 600 million people and a GDP of USD2 trillion?
• Looking forward, how will the AEC facilitate ASEAN member countries in the process of the regional integration in the context of other ongoing free trade/economic partnership agreements?
Day 2 - 12th May 2014 (Monday)
PROGRAMME -
5.30 pm Arrival and Registration of Participants and guests
6.15 pm Arrival of President of Myanmar and Leaders of ASEAN countries
6.30 pm Welcoming Speeches by Forum Co-Chairmen:- Mr. U Win Aung President, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI)
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer, Asian Strategy & Leadership
Institute (ASLI)
**Mr. U Soe Thane Union Minister in President’s Office of the Republic
of the Union of Myanmar
6.50 pm Opening Speech by:- President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
H.E. U Thein Sein
7.15 pm Special Address by:- Leaders ASEAN Member States (to be confirmed)
8.00 pm Special Address by Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Philippines, **H.E. Albert F. Del Rosario
8.15 pm Welcoming Remarks by the host of the Dinner:- Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Gregory So
8.30 pm Dinner commences
9.30 pm End of Programme
Day 1 - 11th May 2014 (Sunday)
Mr. Gregory So Secretary for Commerce and Economic
Development, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mrs. Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ASEAN Deputy Secretary General,
Centre for Social and Cultural Community
Mr. U Win Aung President, The Republic of the Union of
Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) & Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Tan Sri Dr. Mohamed Munir Abdul Majid
Chairman, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad & CIMB ASEAN Research Institute
Tan Sri Michael Yeoh Chief Executive Officer, ASLI &
Chairman, ASEAN Leadership Forum
Dato’ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim President & Group Chief Executive
Officer, Axiata Group Berhad
Dr. Doan Duy Khuong Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry & Chairman, Vietnam ABAC
Ms. Penny Low Member of Parliament Singapore &
President, Social Innovation Park
Amb. Chung Hae Moon Secretary General, ASEAN-Korea Centre
H.E. Olof Skoog EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura Executive Director, Economic Research
Institute for ASEAN & East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia
Tan Sri Razali Ismail Chairman, Global Movement of
Moderates Foundation, Malaysia & former President, United Nations General Assembly
Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah Chief Executive Officer, Global
Movement of Moderates & former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia
Tunku Abidin Muhriz President, Institute for Democracy &
Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
Dato’ Ramesh Kodammal Chairman, Malaysia ABAC & ASEAN
India Business Council
Dr. Serge Pun Chairman, SPA Group and Yoma
Strategic Holdings Limited, Myanmar
Dr. Li Yao Chief Executive Officer, China ASEAN
Investment Cooperation Fund, Hong Kong
Mr. Rodolfo Severino Former ASEAN Secretary General
Dr. Ken Chanthan Chairman, Ken Group Cambodia & Past President, Cambodia Young
Entrepreneurs Association
Dr. Pou Sothirak Executive Director, Cambodian Institute
for Cooperation and Peace
Mr. Alexander Wan Senior Adviser, China Daily Asia Pacific
Prof. Simon Tay Chairman, Singapore Institute for
International Affairs (SIIA)
Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria Principal Research Fellow, National
University of Malaysia & Secretary General, Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM)
Ms. Moe Thuzar Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian
Studies, Singapore
CONFIRMED ROLE-PLAYERS
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ASLI’s events have been addressed by Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Senior Cabinet Ministers, Captains of Industry and prominent Strategic Thinkers to discuss issues of strategic importance to governments and businesses. ASLI has, over the years organised high-level programmes focusing on bilateral business partnerships in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Japan, USA, Canada, Britain, Germany, China and South Africa. ASLI is also the Malaysian Secretariat of various bilateral Business Councils.
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Opening Speech
H.E. U Thein SeinPresident of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Strategic PartnerDinner Host andStrategic Partner
Hong Kong Economic & Trade OfficeGovernment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
I wish to congratulate the Government of Myanmar, the Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (UMFCCI) and the Asian Strategy & Leadership
Institute (ASLI) for jointly organising The 11th ASEAN Leadership Forum in Nay Pyi Taw,
Myanmar. It is held in conjunction with the May ASEAN Summit chaired by Myanmar.
Starting as a Malaysian initiative some 15 years ago, the annual series of ASEAN
Leadership Forums have now become an important ASEAN regional event bringing
together Government, Business and Academic Leaders to deliberate on the future of
ASEAN and the strategic challenges and key issues facing ASEAN.
Today ASEAN Connectivity and Centrality will drive ASEAN forward towards a more
regionally connected community. We are in the last leg – the final lap to the ASEAN
Economic Community by December 2015. As the Chair of ASEAN in 2015, Malaysia hopes
to further strengthen People Connectivity in ASEAN and help make ASEAN a more
people centred community. Increasingly we need to make ASEAN more people-friendly
and enable the younger generation to have a better sense of ASEAN consciousness.
I believe that Myanmar’s Chairmanship of ASEAN and its focus on Regional Peace and
Prosperity is relevant and timely. With sustained peace and greater prosperity ASEAN
can scale new heights of achievements. The negotiations for the Regional
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) will promote ASEAN
Centrality and greater economic prosperity with its tie up to a three billion population
connecting 16 countries in the region.
Once again, I welcome The ASEAN Leadership Forum and hope that its deliberations will
contribute new ideas for ASEAN. I wish the organisers and the delegates great success.
I look forward to welcoming you to Malaysia in 2015 when Malaysia assumes the
Chairmanship of ASEAN.
Message from the Prime Minister
Dato Sri Mohd NajibPrime Minister of Malaysia
Platinum Partner