As ASEAN Chair for 2025, all eyes are on Malaysia – even more so on Sarawak, the strategic choice for investment destination.

With the aim of being Sustainably Green, Digitally Connected, Sarawak is accelerating progress to achieve its aspiration to be a thriving society with economic prosperity, social inclusivity and sustainable environment by 2030, driven by data and innovation.

Targeting to double its 2023 GDP to MYR282 billion by 2030, Sarawak is an integrated economic hub with high growth potential and positioned strategically in the heart of Southeast Asia, the gateway to ASEAN. Not only is it at the forefront of green initiatives in Malaysia, it is also speeding up its transformation to a dynamic digital economy.

Join Standard Chartered to gain insights and engage in conversations with experts from Sarawak’s key industries as we discuss the current trends, opportunities and innovation in Sarawak on its pathway to sustainable growth and global market expansion.

Agenda:

8:30 — Registration & Breakfast Cocktail

9:10 — Economic Outlook Ms Madhur Jha, Executive Director, Global Economist & Head of Thematic Research

9:30 — Panel Discussion: Unlocking Sarawak's potential as ASEAN's next green, digital hub

Panellists:

• Datuk Haji Sharbini Suhaili, Group CEO, Sarawak Energy

• Mr Shariman Jamil, CEO, SMD Semiconductor Sarawak

• Dato Abang Arabi Abang Narudin, Senior Vice President, PETROS (Petroleum Sarawak Berhad)

Moderator:

• Mr Mak Joon Nien, CEO, Standard Chartered Malaysia

Q&A Session

10:30 — Networking & Refreshment Break

11:00 — Keynote Address

• Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak

Launch Ceremony

Fireside Chat — Sarawak’s global vision: Sustainability, innovation and strategic partnerships

Moderator:

• Lord Jonathan Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Q&A Session

12:00 — End

Please RSVP to this email by Monday, 28th April 2025 to confirm your attendance.