For the past three quarters up to June 2022, the Malaysian economy has been steadily improving: GDP has increased and unemployment rates have dropped. Yet there may be headwinds ahead. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, monetary tightening in the US and Europe, China’s economic contraction, and other factors, the World Bank and the IMF are forecasting a global economic slowdown in 2023. This gloomy scenario contrasts with the government’s more optimistic projections for Malaysia which beg the question: how will the Malaysian economy fare in the coming years?
To address this question as well as other areas of concern to businesses and Malaysians, the Perdana Leadership Foundation is organising its ninth PLF CEO Forum themed “Major Trends Impacting the Malaysian Economy.
With keynote address by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the event will see the veteran leader share his thoughts on “What Does the Future Hold for Malaysia?”
“To say that the coming years will be challenging for business and individuals would be an understatement. Given the events that are unfolding – many of them unforeseen or with unforeseen consequences, such as the war in Europe – and the pace of technological change, it can be tough for business leaders to determine the best direction for their business. As in our previous Forums, the aim is to facilitate discussions on major issues and to highlight the risks and opportunities going forward so that business leaders and executives can be better guided in their decisions,” said Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Perdana Leadership Foundation.
The one-day Forum is a unique opportunity for business leaders, managers, and executives to interact and network with CEOs of established corporations and dynamic SMEs as well as senior public officials. With ten plenary, keynote, and concurrent sessions, there would be plenty of insights and actionable ideas to be gained and new connections to be made at the Forum.
The Forum which will be held on 1 November, is the ninth edition organised by Perdana Leadership Foundation, an independent non-profit research, and archive leadership institution.
