The 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) convened on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at the Boardroom, 26th Floor, Bangunan Ambank Group, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
The following were elected to the Executive Committee of MAJECA for the new term 2025-2026.
Office Bearers
President: YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim
Vice-Presidents:
YBhg Dato’ Md Taib Abdul Hamid YBhg Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal YBhg Datuk Jason Tai Hee YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin Bin Wok Kamaruddin
Honorary Secretary: Mr Gary Tang Kok Lian
Honorary Treasurer: Mr Goh Peng Ooi
Executive Committee Members
YBhg Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa
YBhg Dato’ Yeoh Seok Kian
YBhg Datuk Ravindran Kurusamy
YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Michael Yeoh Oon Kheng
Mr Yeonhang Chuah
Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President & Chairman of the Meeting thanked all participants for attending the AGM. The meeting then adjourned for the 3rd MAJECA-Kolaxus-MASSA iDeas Xchange at the Banquet Hall.
TThe MAJECA 2024 – 2025 Annual Report can also be accessed by clicking here.
The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) with the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA), the Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM) brought over 40 delegates comprising Japanese and Malaysian businesspeople on a 2 Day 1 Night Business Visit to Pahang.
The Visit Itinerary included:
Elektriksola Sdn Bhd
Pahang Technology Park
HICOM Automotive Manufacturers
Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP)
Alliance Steel (M) Sdn Bhd
Kuantan Port
LYNAS Advanced Material Plants
The Visit underscored the strategic investment proposition of the East Coast Economic Region (which covers 30 districts that include, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang), and its enablers that comprise connectivity (port infrastructure, ECRL on track for completion), rising tourist & business destination, and the maturing supply & value chain (processing, development, manufacturing, downstreaming). It was noted that ECERDC is focusing on renewable energy, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), bioenergy, and sustainable tourism (rail, RV, island). The Visit also highlighted that Malaysia possesses Rare Earth Elements (REE) deposits with potential value of RM 800 Billion and RM 1 Trillion, 68% of the resource is identified to be in ECER.
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Cognisant of the shared, and rising sentiment for corporate-startup convergence & partnership, for innovation, growth, collaboration, and exchange, the iDeas Xchange Series aims to facilitate and encourage networking, interactions, tie-ups and catalytic partnerships between corporate Malaysia and the Malaysian startup ecosystem.
The 2ndiDeas Xchange was jointly organised by the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) and Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) with KolaXus, led by its CEO, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA on 20 March 2025 at Banquet Hall, Bangunan AmBank Group with the theme of “Cross-Border Collaboration & Market Expansion”.
A total of 80 participants comprising members of MAJECA and MASSA, the corporate business community, Government agencies and the members of the startup ecosystem were present.
Dato’ Lawrence Lim Swee Lin, Hon. Secretary, MASSA delivered the Welcome Remarks.
Mr Harmender Singh, Vice President, Super PMO & Special Projects, Cradle Fund delivered the Opening Remarks.
Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, KolaXus and Executive Committee Member of MAJECA delivered his remarks and moderated the Startup Sharing Session.
Based on the theme of “Cross-Border Collaboration & Market Expansion” the following four startups shared on their respective businesses moderated by Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, KolaXus and Executive Committee Member of Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA):
Mr William Lee, CEO, Easybook
Mr Aiemaan Mohd Noor, Country Director, Neoreka Asia
Mr Owen Chen Chee Onn, CEO, Neurogine
Mr Lim Chin Wan, Founder & Director, GriPP
Datuk Merlyn Kasimir, Hon. Asst. Secretary of MASSA delivered the Closing Remarks on behalf of Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MASSA & MAJECA.
Through the initiative of Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary and Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer, a MAJECA Welcome Dinner for H.E. Shikata Noriyuki, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia was hosted by Mr Goh Peng Ooi on 2 March 2025. Joining the Ambassador at this Dinner were 9 other Japanese industry captains & corporate leaders in Malaysia.
MAJECA’s representatives at the Dinner were Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, Datuk Jason Tai Hee, Vice-President, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer, Mr Raja Hamzah, Executive Committee Member, and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive.
(from left-to-right) Mr Koichi Takano, Managing Director, JETRO Kuala Lumpur, Mr Satoshi Matsui, CEO, Sumitomo Corporation Malaysia, Mr Toru Nakabayashi, Managing Director, Sojitz (Malaysia), Mr Kosuke Makino, Country Representative for Malaysia, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mr Hiromitsu Narukama, Managing Director, Mitsui & Co. (Malaysia), Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer, MAJECA, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA, H.E. Shikata Noriyuki, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Mr Takero Sawamura, President, JACTIM & Deputy CEO, MSIG Malaysia, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, Mr Hiroshi Aoki, Director, Ueda Plating (Malaysia), Mr Takeshi Fujiwara, Managing Director, Marubeni Malaysia, Mr Norihisa Tsukamoto, Director, Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, Mr Raja Hamzah Abidin, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA and Datuk Jason Tai Hee, Vice-President, MAJECA.
Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, MAJECA delivered the Introductory Remarks.
Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA delivered his remarks.
H.E. Shikata Noriyuki, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia delivered his remarks.
Mr Takero Sawamura, President, JACTIM delivered his remarks.
MAJECA places on record its appreciation to Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer for hosting the Dinner and to Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary for facilitating the networking & proceedings.
On behalf of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hosted a briefing session for business chambers on ASEAN-BAC Malaysia in line with Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN in 2025.
Tan Sri Nazir Razak, as Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, provided an overview of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia’s priorities and initiatives for the year 2025, highlighted key areas of focus for the business community, and discussed opportunities for collaboration and engagement.
Launched in April 2003, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) was mandated to provide private sector feedback and guidance to boost efforts towards economic integration. ASEAN-BAC’s activities are focused on reviewing and identifying issues to facilitate and promote economic cooperation and integration, and also submitting annual recommendations for the consideration of the ASEAN Leaders and the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) at the regular ASEAN Consultation and Business Summits.
ASEAN-BAC’s members are appointed by the Ministers in charge, and comprise of high-level CEOs of companies from each member country. Each country is represented by a maximum of three members, with one representing the interest of the small and medium-sized enterprises. Every national council is responsible for the implementation of initiatives at national level with collaboration, support and connectivity with the various other national councils.
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia comprise: Chairman, Tan Sri Nazir Razak (Founder of Ikhlas Capital), and Council Members, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (CEO of AirAsia) and Mr Lim Chern Yuan (Group CEO of Yinson).
MAJECA was represented at the Briefing Session by Vice-President, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal and Hon. Secretary, Mr Gary Tang, who were joined by Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive.
Welcome Remarks by Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai, President, FMM
Briefing by Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, on the Introduction of ASEAN-BAC Chairmanship 2025
Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President, MAJECA
Mr Gary Tang (left), Hon. Secretary, MAJECA and Tan Sri Nazir Razak (right), Chairman, ASEAN-BAC Malaysia.
Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MAJECA hosted a delegation from Hiroshima University led by Professor Mitsuo Ochi, President of Hiroshima University on 22 January 2025. H.E. Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia also graced the occasion with his attendance.
Also in attendance were representatives from the Embassy of Japan, Sumitomo Corporation Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, and Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (JAGAM).
From left-to-right: Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA, H.E. Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Professor Mitsuo Ochi, President, Hiroshima University
From left-to-right: Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA, Mr Jake Sow Chorng Yee, Vice Chairman, JAGAM, Ir. Prof. Dr. Goi Bok Min, Vice-President, Internationalisation and Academic Development, UTAR, Professor Shinji Kaneko, Executive Vice President for Global Initiatives, Hiroshima University, Dato’ Steven Tan, Chairman, JAGAM Japan branch, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President, MAJECA, Professor Mitsuo Ochi, President, Hiroshima University, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA, H.E. Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Mr Satoshi Matsui, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Sumitomo Corporation Malaysia, Mr Yukiyoshi Saito, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan
Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA and H.E. Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia
Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA and Professor Mitsuo Ochi, President, Hiroshima University
Exchange of Gifts between Tan Sri Azman Hashim and H.E. Noriyuki Shikata & Professor Mitsuo Ochi
From left-to-right:Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA, H.E. Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President, MAJECA, Professor Mitsuo Ochi, President, Hiroshima University
Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) and Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) with KolaXus, led by its Founder & CEO, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA, launched its inaugural Start-up Meet-up & Sharing Session Series, iDeas Xchange, supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) on 5 December 2024 at Banquet Hall, Bangunan AmBank Group with the theme of “Introducing Tomorrow’s Innovators”.
MAJECA was represented by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Senior Executive Committee Member, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary and the MAJECA Secretariat. Also present at the event were Mr Takero Sawamura, President of the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM), and Dato’ Lawrence Lim Swee Lin, Hon. Secretary of the Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA).
Building on the success of MAJECA’s (Pre-Joint Conference) startup event in Cyberjaya on 31 July 2024, and further cognisant of the shared, and rising sentiment for corporate-startup convergence & partnership, for innovation, growth, collaboration, and exchange, the iDeas Xchange Series was launched with the aim to facilitate and encourage networking, interactions, tie-ups and catalytic partnerships between corporate Malaysia and the Malaysian startup ecosystem.
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Senior Executive Committee Member of MAJECA delivered the Welcome Remarks.
Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Founder & CEO, KolaXus and Executive Committee Member of MAJECA delivered the Kick-Off Remarks.
With the inaugural session theme of “Introducing Tomorrow’s Innovators” moderated by Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Founder & CEO, KolaXus and Executive Committee Member of MAJECA, four growth-stage tech startups shared and showcased their innovative solutions and business models, and potential collaboration opportunities.
The four startups were as follows:
Mr Rathnavel Anandhakumar, Founder & Group CEO of Ascertain, RinggitPay, Finforz
Ms Bavani Ponusami, Head of Sales & Client Success, RinggitPay
Mr Kelvyn Chuah, MD & Founder of SINEGY
Mr Daniel Teoh Beng Huat, Co-Founder & CEO of HariWang
Mr M. Marimuthu, Founder & CEO, Gmat
Dato’ Lawrence Lim Swee Lin, Hon. Secretary of the Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) delivered the Closing Remarks.
The East Coast Economic Region Development Corporation (ECERDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy with the support of MAJECA organised a seminar titled “Accelerating Net-Zero:Opportunities for Hard-to-Abate Industries in ECER” on 28 November 2024 at Double Tree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
The Guest of Honor was YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli, Minister of Economy.
MAJECA was represented by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Senior Executive Committee Member of MAJECA, who was accompanied by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive.
Rare Earth Elements (REE) are crucial for modern technology, supporting innovations like smartphones, electric vehicles, renewable energy and medical equipments amongst others. The demand for these metals is rapidly increasing due to technological advancements and the global push for sustainable energy. However, due to geopolitical circumstances, the disparity between rising demand and limited supply has now created a distinctive market opportunity for investors.
YBhg Dato’ Baidzawi Che Mat, Chief Executive Officer, ECERDC delivered the Opening Remarks.
Session 1, titled “Strategic Rare Earth Opportunities: Unlocking the Potential in the East Coast Economic Region of Malaysia” explored opportunities across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, and insights into the Rare Earth Elements (REE) landscape.
Rare Earth Deposits and Industry Policies presented by Mr Yusari bin Basiran, Director of Economic Mineral, of the Department of Minerals and Geosciences Malaysia, JMG
JOGMEC’s Experience & Role in Rare Earth Development presented by Mr Yu Kawakami, Head of JOGMEC Jakarta
Success Story of Lynas’ Rare Earth Development Journey presented by Dato’ Sri Mashal Ahmad, Managing Director of Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Industry Insights: Toyota Tsusho’s Experience in the Midstream and Downstream Development of REE presented by MrYoshimura Kei, Toyota Tsusho Corporation
A keynote address was delivered by YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli, Minister of Economy.
YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli (left),Minister of Economy joined by Dato’ Baidzawi Che Mat (right), Chief Executive Officer, ECERDC held an Engagement Session, fielding questions from the floor.
Session 2, titled “Leading the Way in Decarbonization: Leveraging Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Solutions for a Sustainable Future,” focused on the growth and sustainability of hard-to-abate industries through advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. It showcased Petronas’ innovative CCS efforts and how these solutions can be integrated into manufacturing & industrial processes. Participants learnt how CCS can support industry sustainability goals and facilitate decarbonization in the Eastern Corridor Economic Region (ECER) of Malaysia.
Implementing CCUS in Malaysia: A Critical Step Towards Emissions Reduction presented by Dato’ Nor Azmie Diron, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy
Leading the Way in Decarbonization: PETRONAS’ Advanced Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions for a Sustainable Future presented by Ms Nora’in Md. Salleh, General Manager, PETRONAS
Panel Discussion titled “Accelerating Net-Zero: Opportunities for Hard-to-Abate Industries in ECER” was moderated by Dato’ Ragu Sampasivam (left-most), Chief Operating Officer, ECERDC.
The Panellists were (2nd left to right): Ms Nora’in Md. Salleh, General Manager, PETRONAS, Mr Hiroyuki Nishimoto, Managing Director, Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Professor Yasushi Watanabe, Department of Earth Resource Science, Akita University, Tuan Syed Kamal Muzaffa Syed Hassan Sagaff, Director of Sustainability Division, MIDA.
レアアースとＣＣＵＳ誘致に本腰 東海岸回廊が日系官民とセミナー (Getting serious about attracting rare earths and CCUS East Coast Corridor holds seminar with Japanese government and private sector), NNA Asia, https://www.nna.jp/news/2733697
Photo Gallery
VIP table (centremost), from right-to-left: Mr Hiromitsu Narukama, Managing Director & CEO, Country Chairman, Mitsui & Co. (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee, JACTIM, Dato’ Sri Mashal Ahmad, Managing Director of Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Nor Azmie Diron, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy, YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli, Minister of Economy, Dato’ Baidzawi Che Mat, Chief Executive Officer, ECERDC and, Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Chairman of FGV Holdings Berhad and Senior Executive Committee Member of MAJECA.
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa (standing, left), Senior Executive Committee Member of MAJECA presenting the MAJECA 40th Anniversary Book to YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli (right)Minister of Economy.
The 50th AJBM was hosted by AJBM Thailand under the aegis of the Thai Chamber of Commerce & the Board of Trade of Thailand and co-hosted by the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai) at Okura Prestige Bangkok, Thailand.
The ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting (AJBM) is a multilateral, private-led forum between Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The inaugural meeting was held in 1974 in Tokyo, Japan, on the initiative of Keizai Doyukai, one of the influential national business organizations in Japan.
Behind the creation of this forum was a strong belief among the Keizai Doyukai members of the time, that economic exchange on the private-sector level, supplementing official development aid, should play a key role to realize stability and development of the East-Asian countries. In comparison with other international conferences and forum, the AJBM is unique in providing an arena for private sector dialogue between Japan and ASEAN as a region.
The ASEAN – Japan Business Meeting (AJBM) marked its historic milestone as it celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2024, serving as a testament to the enduring partnership and collaboration between ASEAN and Japan. Over five decades, the AJBM has played a key role in enhancing economic growth & ties between ASEAN and Japan.
The 50th ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting (AJBM) themed “Building Resilient Partnerships for Sustainable Futures” aimed to answer the question of ‘What could occur over the next 10 years to ASEAN, if no action is taken now?’. This theme and central question were discussed through the perspective of three focus industry streams & areas, namely: food security, mobility, and tourism, with each focusing on high-impact issues facing the upstream and downstream of each industry vertical.
These three focus issues reflected the priorities for sustainable development and economic resilience in ASEAN and Japan. Cognisant that addressing these issue would require collective action, innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the AJBM saw a convergence of key opinion leaders and industry captains in these fields alongside public sector officials to discuss & exchange insights.
Opening Session
Mr Kalin Sarasin, Chairman of the 50th AJBM, Honorary Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand delivered the Welcome Remarks.
Mr Yuji Hirako, Co-Chairperson, Japan-Asia Relations Committee, Keizai Doyukai and Senior Advisor, ANA Holdings Inc., delivered his remarks.
Mr Kanetsugu Mike, Vice Chairperson, Keizai Doyukai and Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of MUFG delivered his remarks.
H.E. Mr Masato Otaka, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand delivered his remarks.
H.E. Mr Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry of Thailand delivered the Keynote Speech titled “Strengthening ASEAN-Japan Cooperation for Economic Stability and Sustainability in the Digital Age”.
Dr Somkiat Tangkitvanich, President, Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) delivered a Presentation titled “Strategic Partnerships: Exploring ASEAN-Japan Relations in a Dynamic Global Context”.
Panel Discussion 1: Food Security
The Food Security panel discussed the need for action to prevent potential food shortages in ASEAN countries. Against the backdrop of evolving climate patterns and global supply chain disruptions, the panellists discussed the consequences of inaction, including increased food insecurity and malnutrition, and explored innovative strategies to promote sustainable agriculture and resilient supply chains.
(from left-to-right) Mr Salman Ghazali, Group Chief Strategy Officer, FGV Holdings Berhad & Executive Committee Member of MAJECA, Mr Ichiro Sakakura, President, Ajinomoto Thailand, Dr Poj Aramwattananont, President & CEO, SeaValue Public Company Limited, and Moderator, Mr Muhaymin Khan, Manager, YCP.
Panel Discussion 2: Tourism
The Tourism panel discussed the application and considerations of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to preserve the tourism value chain and ensure equitable wealth distribution. Discussants explored sustainability through environmentally friendly practices, social responsibility, and ethical governance. Additionally, the panel discussed strategies for ensuring economic benefits reach a broader population, such as promoting community-based tourism, supporting local businesses, and implementing fair wage policies with the aim to reduce inequalities and foster social cohesion.
(from left-to-right) Mr Joydeep Chakraborty, Chief Strategy Officer, Traveloka, Mr Shinya Kanda, President & CEO, ANA X, Mr Hiroyuki Kitagawa, President & CEO, JTB PTE Ltd., Mrs Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International and Moderator, Ms Fei Yong, Manager, YCP.
A fireside chat on Food Culture in Tourism between Mr Matthew John Knights (left), Chief Hospitality Group Officer, Asset World Corporation and Associate Professor Dr Jutamas Wisansing, PhD, Managing Director & Consultant, Perfect Link Consulting Group.
Panel Discussion 3: Mobility
The panellists on the Mobility panel discussed the challenge of air pollution and environmental degradation. Discussions revolved around overcoming barriers to mobility, leveraging digital technologies, and advancing sustainable transportation solutions by prioritizing clean and inclusive mobility options.
(from left-to-right) Mr Yew Heng Lim, Group Managing Director, Grab Holdings, Mr Prasanna Kumar Ganeshm, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Asia, Mr Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok and Moderator, Mr Nuttapan Meethong, Director, YCP.
Presentation of HR Platform by Keizai Doyukai and ERIA
The AJBM recognizes the importance of cooperation in the field of Human Resources, and Keizai Doyukai with the support Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) had put efforts into the creation of a framework for human capital cooperation. The progress of these efforts & framework was discussed.
(from left-to-right) Mr Yuji Hirako, Co-Chairperson, Japan-Asia Relations Committee, Keizai Doyukai, Mr Nobuhiro Aizawa, Dean and Managing Director, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)’s School of Government, Mr Kazufumi Watanabe, Group CXO, Executive Vice President and Executive Officer, SOMPO Holdings, Inc. and Respondent, H.E. Mr. Masahiko Kiya, Ambassador of Japan to ASEAN.
Closing Session
Mr Seiji Imai, Co-Chairperson, Japan-Asia Relations Committee, Keizai Doyukai and Chairman, Member of the Board of Directors, Mizuho Financial Group delivered the Closing Remarks.
Photo Gallery
AJBM ASEAN Steering Committee members from Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Delegates from Malaysia & Members of MAJECA at the 50th AJBM (from left-to-right) Mr Muhd Hazlam Masri, Special Officer to the Group Chief Strategy Officer, FGV Holdings Berhad, Mr Hiro Chai, Mitsusho Sdn Bhd, Mr Salman Ghazali, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & Group Chief Strategy Officer, FGV Holdings Berhad, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & Director – Partnership & Key Projects at Finexus Group, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MAJECA.
(from left-to-right) Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MAJECA, Mr Seiji Imai, Co-Chairperson, Japan-Asia Relations Committee, Keizai Doyukai and Chairman, Member of the Board of Directors, Mizuho Financial Group, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & Director – Partnership & Key Projects at Finexus Group, Mr Yuji Hirako, Co-Chairperson, Japan-Asia Relations Committee, Keizai Doyukai, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA and Mr Salman Ghazali, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & Group Chief Strategy Officer, FGV Holdings Berhad.
White Paper
Following the conclusion of the 50th AJBM, AJBM Thailand, with the support of YCP Holdings (Global) Limited had prepared a White Paper focusing on food security, mobility, and tourism. This Paper will present key findings and outline proposed strategies to inspire policymakers and businesses to implement impactful reforms may that create lasting change.
The 50th AJBM White Paper aims to provide key insights & highlighted challenging issues faced by each industry, presenting roadmaps and frameworks that sustainable & resilient solutions via strategic, cross-sector collaboration throughout the region.
The reports include:
Food Security – Addressing vulnerabilities from climate risks and import reliance, this report highlights strategies to build resilient food systems through sustainable practices and local resource optimization
Mobility – With urbanization intensifying pollution and congestion, this paper explores solutions like electric vehicles and smart traffic systems to enhance urban mobility and reduce emissions
Tourism – As popular destinations face environmental strain, this report proposes collaborative approaches to promote alternative destinations and sustain regional tourism assets
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