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09.08.2020#MSLS2020

Event Infopack

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UKEC Chairperson’s Remarks 1

Introduction to UKEC 2

UKEC’s Events 3

UKEC Sponsors 4

MSLS XIV 2020 Director’s Remarks 5

Introduction to Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) 6

MSLS XIV 2020 Theme 7

MSLS XIV 2020 Topics 8 - 13

Introduction to MSLS Challenge 2020 14

MSLS XIV 2020 Tentative Itinerary 15

Conclusion 16

Contact Us 16

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

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UKEC CHAIRPERSON’SREMARKSUKEC CHAIRPERSON’SREMARKSMalaysia Needs You.

As cliche as it may sound, I cannot stress how important this message is. If somehow life has led you to read this opening remark written by me today, I believe that you, at the very least, have a slight interest in contributing to the nation-building agenda. You are hungry for knowledge. You want to read, listen, speak, debate, think and discuss the pertinent issues that will determine the mould of the utopian Malaysia we dream about. Amidst the economic debacle and political turbulence that we are facing, the only hope for a better Malaysia is our youth. Malaysia needs you.

UKEC is 25 years old this year and the council still remains as one of the most perennial voices of student activism since its inception. As a collected group of youths that are passionate and driven to shape the future of Malaysia, UKEC acts as a hub for all 16,000 Malaysian students around the UK and Ireland to strive and make a difference. We are proud to announce that the auspicious Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS XIV 2020) is back in its 14th iteration and the UKEC Executive Council 2019/2020 are determined to continue and inspire hundreds and thousands of youths by allowing them to immerse in non-partisan intellectual discourse.

Parallel to my vision to make UKEC more impactful this term, the Executive Council has seen a myriad of transformation in the events and initiatives that have been carried out whilst maintaining the high standards that our predecessors have set. This ranges from the mental health talks held in conjunc-tion with a mind relaxing activity (e.g. Yoga, Tai Chi, Pet Therapy session) to our newly revived CEKU blog that has been fully integrated into UKECatalyst, and our pilot project by UKEChairs producing the first bi-yearly student newspaper (CEKU) run by Malaysians abroad.

MSLS XIV 2020 will see a refreshing student summit experience with more engaging and impactful sessions where students get to sign up as a delegate to participate in the MSLS Challenge 2020. Too much commitment for you? Sign up as an observer instead and reinvigorate your critical mindset by interacting with our distinguished line up of speakers during the summit, answer live Kahoot Quiz-zes to test your knowledge on current affairs and history, vote for your friends who are participating in the challenge or just simply sit back, relax and enjoy the talks!

Muhammad Haris Danial Bin Mohd AnwarUKEC Chairperson 2019/20Director of MSLS XIV 2020

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INTRODUCTION TO UKECINTRODUCTION TO UKECThe United Kingdom and Eire Council for Malaysian Students (UKEC) or Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar

Malaysia di United Kingdom dan Eire is the umbrella body for Malaysian Student Societies in the

universities across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Currently, with over 77

Malaysian Societies as its constituent members, UKEC serves as an integral platform representing

the collective interests of over 16,000 Malaysian students in the UK and Ireland. Our objective is to

contribute towards nation building by championing our brand of student activism and developing

student leaders today into Malaysian leaders of tomorrow. To realise one of our missions, we strive to

provide various platforms for students to participate in non-partisan intellectual discourses, and

MSLS is one of them.

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UKEC’S EVENTSUKEC’S EVENTSUKEC-GRADUAN THE MALAYSIAN CAREER FAIRAims to tackle brain drain and acts as a platform for Malaysian students to explore job and internship opportunities back in Malaysia. Some of the notable companies present include CIMB Group, PwC, Maxis, Astro, ICAEW, Samsung, Petronas and Khazanah Nasional.

PROJEK AMANAT NEGARA (PAN)Serves as a platform for intellectual discourse between leading figures from the political, social and economic fields as well as Malaysian student leaders. Some of the notable speakers from previous instalments include YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, YB Khairy Jamaluddin, Dato’ Sri Nazir Razak, YM Raja Azmi, Tan Sri Abdullah Ahmad, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abdul Wahab Maskan, Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi, and Tan Sri Dato‘ Seri Sanusi Junid.

MALAYSIAN STUDENT LEADERS’ SUMMIT (MSLS)Aims to foster the development of our future leaders and provide them with an open, non-partisan avenue for intellectual discourse. We are proud to have hosted YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, YB Nurul Izzah, YB Rafizi Ramli, YB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak, YBhg. Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, YB Syed Saddiq, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and many other prominent politicians, academicians and activists during the previous editions of MSLS throughout the past 13 years.

[I]MPACT STORIESWhere experienced speakers share their personal experiences with students in hopes to inspire them. The event resembles a TED Talk to ensure the information and presentation are delivered in a concise and effective method. The event touches on fields such as BAME representation and PWD from a unique perspective, and also by using passion to give back to the community.

UKEC TOWNHALL SESSIONSOur one-day discussions/sessions serve as a platform for intellectual, friendly or scholarly discourse between influential figures and Malaysian students in the UK. Over the past year, we have hosted YB Khairy Jamaluddin, YAB Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, YB Hannah Yeoh, YB Maszlee Malik, YB Dato’ Yasmin Mahmood, Dato’ Hamidah Naziadin and many others.

UKEC LEADERSHIP AND EXPLORATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (LEAD)This is a UKEC initiative to provide a platform for its stakeholders, the Supreme Councillors and other Malaysian students in the UK and Ireland to express their ideas and gain new skills from experienced trainers.

CARE FOR ALLThis is a regional event run by UKEC at various universities in the United Kingdom and Ireland where mental health workshops are held to encourage students to ensure their wellbeing.

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Platinum Sponsors

Career Partner

Gold Sponsors

UKEC SPONSORSUKEC SPONSORS

Strategic Partner Platinum In-Kind Sponsor

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MSLS XIV 2020 DIRECTOR’S REMARKSMSLS XIV 2020 DIRECTOR’S REMARKSThe Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) is one of UKEC’s annual flagship events that is usually held in Kuala Lumpur. However, in light of Covid-19, we are going virtual for our 14th iteration, MSLS XIV 2020. Despite the unprecedented times we are facing, UKEC’s mission to provide a platform for students to partake in intellectual discourse and to shed light on pertinent issues in Malaysia remains unwavering. In fact, I believe that by having a virtual summit, we will be able to reach a wider community. Malaysian students all over the world can come together and take the fundamental steps for nation-building: to be aware, to care, and to be equipped. This would be our triumph through adversities for the council!

This global pandemic has manifested Malaysia’s capabilities and perseverance for its people, but some issues still need to be addressed further so our nation can rise above them. Therefore, germane to the status quo, we have chosen “TRIUMPH THROUGH ADVERSITIES since 1957” to be our theme this year and explore the past, present and future of Malaysia. MSLS XIV 2020 will reflect on occurrences in the past and how they have brought us to where we are now. We will dissect the evolution of topics close to heart over the years - national unity, our healthcare system, the corporate world, political stability, refugee rights, and women empowerment. Ultimately, our hope is for students to be able to collectively voice out their aspirations for the future of Malaysia.

Aligned with our Chairperson’s vision for the council to be more impactful this term, MSLS XIV 2020 undoubtedly shares the same aspiration. Therefore, we are introducing new additions to the summit - an interactive quiz and an MSLS Challenge 2020. This gives all students the opportu-nity to actively engage with the matter at hand and share their perspectives with prominent figures and youths all around Malaysia. Despite being far apart, we hope attendees will still feel included and recognize that they play a big role in making MSLS XIV 2020 a successful and impactful one.

We look forward to having our current and future leaders of Malaysia take a step forward towards the betterment of our nation, on 9 August at MSLS XIV 2020. Have a fruitful one, see you there!

Wan Farah Afina Binti Wan HuzairiUKEC Executive in the Chairs Office 2019/20Deputy Director of MSLS XIV 2020

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INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN STUDENTLEADER’S SUMMIT (MSLS)INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIAN STUDENTLEADER’S SUMMIT (MSLS)The Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) is one of our longest-running flagship events, coming to its 14th edition in 2020. It draws up to 500-700 students each year, and the number keeps growing. Held in Kuala Lumpur during the UK summer holidays, it plays host to key industry figures and leaders on a wide range of topics to reflect the diverse interests of Malaysian student leaders. The wide scope of issues covered by this conference, from entrepreneurship and arts to civil society and politics, demonstrates UKEC’s focus to raise awareness on critical matters amongst the bright young minds of Malaysia. MSLS XIII, which was held in Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur in August 2019, had attracted over 400 participants as we hosted prominent figures including Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and YB Syed Saddiq. Other notable figures in previouseditions of MSLS include YB Dato‘ Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak, YABhg Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, YB Khairy Jamaluddin, YB Nurul Izzah, YB Rafizi Ramli, Dato' Seri Nazir Razak, Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

In February 2020, we secured InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur as our venue for MSLS XIV on the 8th of August 2020 but this shortly changed after the Covid-19 pandemic. MSLS XIV will now take place virtually on the 9th of August 2020.

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MSLS XIV 2020 THEMEMSLS XIV 2020 THEME

Malaysia has faced various challenges on its path to achieving a first-world status of development in this globalised era. Yet, she stood strong in the distressing hurricanes of political disputes and economic crises, deepening her triumphant roots of identity throughout her years of independence.

Aligned with our direction of linking the past, present and future, MSLS this year will strive to create an opportunity to dissect Malaysia's current political climate, economic status and social situations while relating them to our progress from the past and our future prospects.

The summit aims to inspire Malaysian students to reflect on the nation’s success in development in multiple dimensions and ponder the roles they play as leaders of tomorrow in helping Malaysia soar higher in a global context.

Triumph ThroughAdversities since 1957

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MSLS XIV 2020 TOPICSMSLS XIV 2020 TOPICSOpening KeynoteTitle: United We Stand, Divided We Fall

National unity is the strength that binds and inspires the people of a country. This strength is rooted in our degree of social cohesion, which is impacted by factors such as, religious tolerance, ethnic balance and most importantly, the belief that we are first and foremost, Malaysians.

National unity is said to be unattainable without greater equity and balance among Malaysia’s social and ethnic groups in their participation in the development of the country. Such was the socio-polit-ical justification for the New Economic Policy that followed the racial riots of 1969, where the policy had the objective of eliminating the identification of ethnicity with economic function. This was an economically sound policy that was formulated on the basis of the events that led to the riots and what transpired during the riots itself. It was observed that communities in which poverty rates were heavily concentrated among the Malay and indigeneous community were affected the most from the riots compared to their more affluent counterparts like Petaling Jaya, where different ethnic groups had similar socio-economic status.

But that was 1969. The NEP still exists today, and with all the recent events that have taken place in the world, from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis to the 2008 global recession to the great lockdown of 2020, how relevant is this policy and has it done more harm than good over the last few years? How have we learnt from the adversities that have threatened our national unity? Have we managed to triumph through such adversities? Is it finally time we remove ethnicity out of any economic policy and focus directly on the real problems like the inequalities between economic classes, between different states which are experiencing different rates of urbanisation and between gender classes. Problems which transcend race require solutions that also transcend race. Economic function is no longer the only threat to our national unity, with other pertinent issues such as, differences in how are youth are raised; intentional segregation of different ethnic groups; and the never-ending poli-tics of religion and race.

The first half of 2020 has already defined itself to be one of great turmoil and difficulty. How we shape the second half of the year will impact the rest of the new decade. Do we move forward as one united nation, or will we continue to be divided and see our country fall?

Regardless, nothing will be set in stone until we collectively come to a decision as to how we want to define our unity, and what we are willing to sacrifice to achieve said unity. If not for our forefathers, then for ourselves. If not for ourselves, then for our children. But no matter what, unity comes at a price. Are we willing to pay the price?

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Corporate PanelTitle: Into The Era of Hyper-Digitalisation

The fourth Industrial Revolution in Malaysia is transitioning into its next phase - where conglomerates no longer strive to be only ‘digitalised’, but to equip qualities and skills of ‘hyper-digitalisation’. This indicates the acceleration in approaching and operating business models in a strictly digital sense. Microsoft Malaysia Managing Director K. Raman reported that by 2021, at least 48% of our country’s GDP will be generated from digital services and products.

Digital transformations have ranged from the rise of digital banking to big data analytics, enabling unprecedented convenience in mass customisation, predictive analysis and data protection through cryptography. While these advancements transcend useful information for businesses to capture additional revenues or minimise costs, digitalisation may also disrupt the ecosystem of existing industries. A classical example is the elimination of intermediary agents in the supply chain - when technology bridges consumers directly to suppliers, the necessity of retailers is avoided. The blanketing wave of digitalisation prompts all firms to reevaluate and refine their games in different dimensions in order to remain competitive and survive in this apocalyptic hyper-digitalised era.

However, the questions arise: what barriers still exist to challenge conglomerates in Malaysia from fully embracing hyper-digitalisation? How have some of the leading conglomerates progressed throughout the past in adopting digital transformation and what measures have they taken to design their future prospects in view of the rapid-evolving digital paradigm? In terms of establishing the future-proof frontier, how important is the training of Digital Quotient in the human capital, and what strategies have these conglomerates adopted?

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The progress some of the leading conglomerates in Malaysia had made in embracing digital transformation over the past years, and moving towards hyper-digitalisation:

CIMBIn 2017, CIMB Bank became the first bank in Malaysia to receive Bank Negara’s regulatory sandbox approval for electronic-know your customer (E-KYC), which is an electronic alternative to the face-to-face identity verification required in traditional banking. CIMB Bank was named the 2018 Digital Transformer of the Year at the IDC DX Summit and Awards. In hopes of empowering the high-tech environment, CIMB launched their Future of Work Centre (FOWC) for the purpose of upskilling and reskilling their employees to work with Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and data analytics by 2023.

PwCOver the years, PwC has extended its range of services to data analytics as well as cybersecurity to cater to the shifting digital paradigm. In 2018, PwC partnered with Google Suite to enable more people to work on-the-go and according to PwC’s survey in 2019, 63% of the respondents saved more than 4 hours a week as a result of the implementation. As 75% of its employees worked effectively with quality technology, PwC is constantly transforming its workplace suiting the new era.

MAXISThe MCMC Network Performance Report 2019 portrayed Maxis as the leader out of all service providers by surpassing all criteria for four consecutive years. In line with its ambition, Maxis is the first telco in Malaysia to pioneer bundled fixed line number calling in collaboration with Microsoft (Malaysia), facilitating voice calls from any place at any time across multiple devices. In the first quarter of 2020, Maxis noted strong growth in postpaid and fibre subscriptions, with 13.7% and 40.0% growth year-on-year respectively, thus confirming its leadership position.

ASTROAstro has launched many digital consumer brands including their streaming service, Astro GO; E-commerce platform, Go Shop; Malay entertainment portal, Gempak and digital news platform, Awani. With an ever-growing ASEAN presence, the company was awarded the Digital Transformer in Malaysia by International Data Corporation (IDC) Asean in 2017. Today, Astro is serving 5.7 million or 75% of Malaysian households across their TV, radio, digital and commerce platforms.

UMWLast October, UMW Group signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with TM One, the business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad, to enhance and empower industries in Malaysia in order to prepare them for the new digitised era. This partnership permits UMW to launch joint research activities to develop home-grown Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) platforms through UMW’s IoT solution on industrial machines.

RHBAAs of April 2019, RHB has approximately 1.8 million active RHB Now internet banking users, out of which 570,000 customers are active mobile banking users. Later that year, RHB Banking Group was awarded ‘Best Innovation Centre by Financial Institution in Malaysia’ for innovation and digital banking at The Asian Banker Malaysia Awards. Moreover, the RHB Mobile Banking App is also set to increase the volume of digital banking up to more than 80% by 2022.

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Plenary KeynoteTitle: Our Healthcare, Our Pride

Since the first emergence of Covid-19 cases in early February, the Malaysian government has adopted immediate measures including implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) across all industries, in order to flatten the epidemiological curve. Despite an initial spike of infected cases, Malaysia managed to contain the infection quicker than fellow Southeast Asian countries. This was made possible with strategies including forced quarantine for Malaysians returning from overseas and executing a national lockdown - whereby schools, universities and non-essential businesses are forced to shut down and social gatherings are restrained - to curb the spread of Covid-19. Malaysia’s experience in dealing with such an infectious disease has shown prominent success and will remain a valuable case study for ages to come.

The pandemic has shown the major importance of healthcare personnel on the frontline, prompting us to consider the current human capital management in the healthcare sector. Does our response to the crucial need for medical experts during the pandemic reflect the effectiveness of training and development of fresh talents in the medical field in the country? Two major headlines haunting newspapers over the past decade are: A surplus of medical graduates and a shortage of specialists, including oncologists and psychiatrists. What efforts have the Ministry of Health taken to address this dilemma and facilitate the progression of medical graduates to specialists?

While the Movement Control Order (MCO) has brought more light onto mental health awareness- a persistent hot topic in Malaysia. A study by a Malaysian think tank, The Centre, concluded, majority of Malaysians endured negative mental well-being with contrasting levels of severity during the MCO period. Using this as a wake up call, it is important to ponder whether our healthcare and defence systems have been ready for such an apocalyptic pandemic. What key mental health support has the Ministry of Health provided during the MCO? How can the traffic of the available helplines indicate the standard of mental healthiness among Malaysian residents? How has the care for mental healthiness among workers progressed over the years in Malaysia and what can we expect in the future workplace manual for wellbeing?

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PanelTitle: Is Helping the Rohingya Within Malaysia’s Responsibilities?

Discriminatory policies from the Myanmar government have caused hundreds of thousands of Rohingya to flee the country and seek refuge in neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

Despite accommodating more than a hundred thousand refugees, Malaysia lacks the legislative and administrative framework - Malaysia is not a signatory to the UN Convention on Refugees - that is vital in addressing the Rohingya crisis. This has attracted polarising views from Malaysians, with some showing resistance to the refugees while others are showing support. Regardless, it is worth reflecting on the mechanisms that are needed to safeguard the rights of refugees and how it will affect the sovereignty of the nation and its principles.

Malaysia has a Duty to Care for Vulnerable RefugeesThe Rohingya minority has been described as one of the most persecuted groups in the world, who are victims of denied citizenship and systematic genocide.

Local human rights advocates have long recommended that the Malaysian government assent to the UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, joining the vast majority of other UN members who have pledged to aid in refugee crises. Rejecting any formal responsibility for stateless people has enabled the government to handle the situation on an ad hoc basis, allowing for public sentiment to be followed instead of a concrete national policy. Today, this public sentiment is overwhelmingly protectionist and hostile.

Malaysia can no Longer Cater to Rohingya RefugeesThe Straits Times reported that some of the Rohingya have been accommodated in refugee centres where they received various forms of humanitarian aid from the government. This has enabled the Rohingya to slowly assimilate themselves into our society. Unfortunately, some have ended up homeless, thus contributing to creating new societal issues within the country. It has also been reported that cases regarding negative sentiment and harassment towards the Rohingya have been on the rise. This further cements the despairing reality that the Rohingya face in Malaysia, where they are unwanted and shunned.

The main issue right now is that Malaysia cannot afford to accept more refugees. While human rights groups continue to pressure Malaysia, they also need to acknowledge Malaysia’s problems as opposed to piling on added pressure to the government who are already facing a multitude of pressures domestically and internationally.

Where do we Stand Now?In this critical moment when an emphasis on care has been given to vulnerable groups, refugees have unfortunately been forgotten, and this calls for a reignition of the discussion around them. This probes the extent of Malaysia’s responsibility in aiding the Rohingya. On one end, should Malaysia reassess their existing refugee strategies in a bid to adopt a more humanitarian approach? Concurrently, while the country is unable to help these refugees, another approach could be to press Myanmar to improve conditions in Rakhine State. The question is, will things ever improve for the Rohingya?

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Closing KeynoteTitle: HER Voice Matters

The oppression of women is not only a simplistic social critique, but a complex political practice. Intricately intertwined and ingrained on domestic, social and political levels, it stymies the progress of feminisation and democratisation, as well as economic stability. Despite substantial gains over the years, gender equality as a whole remains elusive.

According to an Ipsos study done in 2018, the top three issues facing women globally are sexual harassment, sexual violence and physical violence. Malaysian women agree that they face similar issues, including experiencing the 'sexualisation of women and girls in media'. Malaysian women’s activists also continue to fight against the lack of higher representation of women in decision-making leadership roles, particularly in politics.

Today, feminism has gone beyond its initial goals of fighting for legal reforms in education, property rights and suffrage. Its meaning has diversified to include an awareness and analysis of women’s discrimination and exploitation in the family, at work and in society, as well as violence against women. It is about making conscious efforts by all – women and men – who wish to end gender inequality. We are left to ponder: Are our current policies implemented effectively in combating women oppression? Moving forward, are targeted and tailored policies in place?

According to The Star, over a third of Malaysian women have faced sexual harassment relative to one sixth in men. Of those who faced sexual harassment, only 15% reported it to the police. What is the underlying issue behind such low percentage conversions? How informed is the public regarding the laws as well as how effective are the laws in deterring future sexual harassment? Is there a need for an all-encompassing Sexual Harassment Act in Malaysia?

Moving on, the Ministry’s Talian Kasih recorded a 57% increase in distress calls by women due to domestic abuse since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced. Not to mention, being trapped in the same house as their abuser proposed greater risk in them seeking help. To make things worse, financial instability due to the MCO forces survivors to be more financially dependent on their abusers. In the case of survivors who have left their abusers, they face difficulties to get back on their feet even in normal circumstances let alone during these trying times. What has been done by the government and NGOs to mitigate these problems and are they sustainable?

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INTRODUCTION TO MSLS CHALLENGE 2020INTRODUCTION TO MSLS CHALLENGE 2020

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Unlike conventional student summits, UKEC will introduce a new initiative: MSLS Challenge 2020, a competition held alongside our virtual Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit XIV 2020. Aimed to provide a refreshing experience to our audience, they will have the opportunity to delve deeper into topics discussed to provide an impactful learning experience as they actively engage their minds and brainstorm on critical Malaysian issues in the search for the best solutions.

Using a three-stage knockout framework, we will be able to witness the cream of the crop of Malaysian youth as they creatively produce a proposal as a team, which aims to solve real-life issues. Delegates will also receive the privilege of pitching their ideas during the finals, on the day of the summit, to industry experts such as corporates and NGOs in hopes that their ideas may come to life.

Germane to the overall theme of the summit, the competition this year will follow through with the topic of ‘The Malaysian Education System: Generations Evolved’ that looks at the past, present and future issues that have arisen from each time period. For instance, delegates will be able to explore the topic of how the use of technology in educational institutions have evolved since pre-Merdeka days. Delegates will also look at how the recent COVID-19 pandemic has further pushed Malaysia out of our comfort zones, where E-Learning had to be integrated almost instantly in all schools and universities. The proposal and final pitch will try to capture how our education system has drastically evolved throughout generations and how Malaysia can emerge victorious despite the many challenges we have faced.

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TIME AGENDA

1.30 p.m. - 1.50 p.m. Introduction and Speech by Director of MSLS XIV 2020

1.50 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. Opening Keynote: United We Stand, Divided We Fall + Q&A

2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Corporate Panel: Into The Era of Hyper-Digitalisation + Q&A

3.30 p.m - 3.35 p.m. Summit Resolution Survey

3.35 p.m. - 3.55 p.m. Interactive Quiz: Malaysia Boleh, Awak Boleh Ke?

3.55 p.m. - 4.35 p.m. Plenary Keynote: Our Healthcare, Our Pride + Q&A

4.35 p.m. - 4.50 p.m. Asar Break + Summit Resolution Survey

4.50 p.m. - 5.50 p.m. MSLS Challenge 2020 Final Presentation by Delegates

5.50 p.m - 6.00 p.m. Audience Voting + Summit Resolution Survey

6.00 p.m. - 6.40 p.m. Panel: Is Helping the Rohingya Within Malaysia’s Responsibilities? + Q&A

6.40 p.m. - 7.20 p.m. Closing Keynote: HER Voice Matters + Q&A

7.20 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Summit Resolution Survey + Winner Announcement

MSLS XIV 2020 TENTATIVE ITINERARY

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CONTACT USCONTACT USFor any enquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us:

Official website: www.ukeconline.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ukeconlineTwitter: @UKECInstagram: @UKECYouTube: UKECtvEmail: [email protected]

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSIONMalaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) has been hugely successful in previous years, growing bigger and better with every passing year. With your support, we endeavour to make this year’s MSLS the biggest and best one yet.