Tackling Poverty in Malaysia: Insights from Leading Experts
Time: 02:30 pm - 05:00 pmSir Jeffrey Cheah Hall, Level 4, Sunway CollegeSunway Institute for Global Strategy and Competitiveness (IGSC)
Multidimensional Poverty in Malaysia: Key Challenges & The Way Forward
Malaysia faces unique challenges in tackling poverty on multiple fronts. Join us as we explore these dimensions and discuss actionable strategies for creating a more equitable future. Our expert panel will shed light on critical issues affecting communities across the country and potential pathways to improvement.
Moderator
- Danial Rahman, CEO, Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI)
Speakers
- Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob, Board Member, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER)
- Professor Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Research Advisor, Khazanah Research Institute
- Professor Mahendhiran S Nair, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Sustainability), Sunway University; Fellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia & CPA (Australia)
- Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid, Research Fellow, Institute of Malaysian & International Studies, UKM
- Tan Sri Noorul Ainur, Professor of Practice, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University