First session of the 2nd Penang Future Forward Summit (PFFS) discusses a crucial ingredient for growth - investments on 14.3.2023.

Key questions:
Penang continues to be an attractive destination for foreign and domestic investments. In 2022 Penang recorded RM7.8 billion in investments. What are Penang’s core strengths? How can Penang forge stronger sustainable growth? What are the future challenges? Where are the new opportunities? Which sectors will drive Penang’s future growth?

Speakers:
• YB Dato’ Abdul Halim Bin Hussain, Penang State Exco for Trade, Industry & Entrepreneur Development
• Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, Chairman, George Town Institute of Open & Advanced Studies, Wawasan Open University / Formerly The World Bank and Bank Negara Malaysia
• Dato’ Seri Lee Kah Choon, Special Advisor to the Chief Minister on Economic Affairs / Director, Invest-in-Penang Berhad and Penang Development Corporation
• Mak Joon Nien, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad.

The session was moderated by Stephen Lai, Chairman of the Malaysia-China Greater Bay Area Technology and Innovation Alliance.