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APEC BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL : PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THIRD ABAC MEETING FOR 2018
Wednesday 25/07/2018
The Third ABAC 2018 meeting is ongoing from July 23-26, 2018 in Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year, ABAC adopted the theme “Digitization and Innovation - Advancing Social Harmony.” The 2018 work program will focus on the following priorities:
i. Accelerating regional economic integration
ii. Sustaining, developing and deepening inclusive growth opportunities
iii. Creating opportunities for MSMEs to prosper
iv. Strengthening financial systems to secure stable growth, investment and inclusiveness
v. Breaking barriers to enrich society by advancing technology
Besides the plenary sessions and working group meetings, highlights of events held in conjunction with ABAC III are:
i. Gala dinner attended by Hon. Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Hon. Dr. Ong Kian Ming on July 24, 2018 with cultural performances;
ii. Remarks by Datuk Isham Ishak, Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry during the plenary session on July 24, 2018;
iii. Welcome dinner on July 23, 2018 with multicultural food stalls and a Musang King durian feast;
iv. Visit to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Sdn Bhd on July 23, 2018;
v. ABAC Women Forum Luncheon themed “Empowering Women, Empowering APEC” on July 24, 2018;
vi. Innovation and Digital Growth Luncheon themed “Building a Digital Future, Today” to be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018;
vii. A Malaysian SME showcase featuring some of our top home grown brands such as Meesha Sukira Batik, The Selena, Hernan Corp, Tanamera and others; and
viii. Special excursions have been arranged for spouses during their stay in Malaysia to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of Kuala Lumpur including a Cooking Class with Celebrity Chef Ismail, Visit to Islamic Arts Museum and Putrajaya Lake Tour.
To date over 200 delegates consisting of business leaders from 21 APEC countries are confirmed to attend the Third ABAC meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Details of the event are as below:
Day/Date : Thursday 26 July 2018
Time : 11.15 am to 12.15 pm
Venue : Kedah Room, Shangri-La Hotel
Click here for About ABAC 2018
Press conference panel will consist of:
Mr David Toua, ABAC Chair
Mr Richard Von Appen, ABAC Co-Chair
Dato Rohana Tan Sri Mahmood, ABAC Malaysia Member
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, ABAC Malaysia Member
Tengku Dato' Sri Zafrul Aziz, ABAC Malaysia Member
Sir Rod Eddington, ABAC Australia
Mr. Hung-Tze Jan, ABAC Chinese Taipei
Mr. Richard Cantor, ABAC USA
Mr. Ning Gaoning, ABAC China
About ABAC
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) was created by the APEC Economic Leaders in November 1995 to provide advice on the implementation of the Osaka Action Agenda and on other specific business sector priorities, and to respond when the various APEC fora request information about business-related issues or to provide the business perspective on specific areas of cooperation. ABAC comprises three captains of industry from each of the 21 APEC economies, appointed by their respective Leaders. The Business Council meets four times a year to discuss business-related issues and provide business perspectives relating to APEC initiatives and proposals. The ABAC Malaysia chapter is represented by Dato’ Rohana Tan Sri Mahmood, Chairman of RM Capital Partners, YBhg Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Chairman & Chief Executive of Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia and YM Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz, Group Chief Executive Officer of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad.
You are cordially invited to send a reporter and photographer/cameraman to cover the press conference.
SOURCE : CIMB Group
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : Shamini Sakthinathan
ABAC Malaysia Secretariat
Tel : 03-6286 7200
Email : shamini@fmm.org.my
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