YOUR STRATEGIC & LEADERSHIP PARTNER

YOUR STRATEGIC & LEADERSHIP PARTNER

1 ABOUT US 2 VISION & MISSION 3 VALUES 4 CORE FOCUS 5 PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES & PUBLICATIONS 6 WORLD FORUMS 7 CONFERENCES 8 CEO PEER GROUP 9 BUSINESS COUNCILS 2

ABOUT ASLI The Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) is Malaysia's leading independent private Think Tank. ASLI is dedicated to creating a better society through the development of leadership and strategic thinking in Malaysia and ASEAN. ASLI provides trusted insights to governments, businesses and the diplomatic communities. Asli also acts as knowledge platforms for interactions and dialogues with leading thinkers and experts.

VISION & MISSION ASLI's vision is to create a better society. ASLI's mission is to help organizations enhance competitiveness, leadership and strategic capabilities through its public programmes, conferences, publications, policy research, business councils and CEO peer groups.

AsliWay At Asli, when we say Dedicated to creating a better society, it is more than just a tagline; it is our motivating force. Our stakeholders, members and staff share a passion for making the greatest impact on the world around us to benefit society today and in the future. In all our initiatives, we see, hear and experience examples every day of how our people are changing the world in large and small ways. Our people are our competitive advantage. We prepare for the future today by developing the skills and talent of all employees, making Asli a great place to work for great people. Underpinning this is the AsliWay, our approach to work that champion excellence, integrity and learning. Beyond connecting people with our services, we are passionate about making a positive impact on the community in which we operate.

OUR DISTINCTIVENESS ASLI's value propositions are its valuable insight, high-level interaction, thought-leadership and in-depth research studies. We strive to promote an open society where democratic values, open and unconstrained dialogue, honesty and integrity lead the way to change and a better environment for all Malaysians, for all Asians, and for the globe. We believe that open dialogue, honesty and well researched and thought-out arguments can lead to a better society, and our programmes and knowledge platforms work towards achieving that vision.

CORE FOCUS Enhancing National Competitiveness ASLI focuses on enhancing National Competitiveness. ASLI has held Roundtables on how to enhance National Competitiveness. ASLI's Industry Summits and Forums also look at how different Key Sectors can be more competitive. ASLI's CEO was appointed by the Prime Minister to be a Member of Malaysia's Competition Commission which seeks to promote competition and oversee the implementation of the Competition Act enacted by Parliament in 2010.

CORE FOCUS Promoting Human Rights ASLI also advocates better human rights and organises various programmes to promote Human Rights. ASLI Directors Tan Sri Dr. Ramon Navaratnam and Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh have served as Commissioners in Malaysia's National Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) and are co-founders of the Association for Promotion of Human Rights (PROHAM).

CORE FOCUS Strengthening Regional Cooperation ASLI believes in strengthening Regional Cooperation and Economic Integration. Towards this end, ASEAN has created and established the Annual Series of ASEAN Leadership Forums now in its 9th edition. The ASEAN Leadership Forum series bring together Heads of Governments, Ministers, Business and Civil Society Leaders to discuss the critical issues and challenges facing ASEAN. ASLI's CEO was also appointed Malaysia's Representative to the ASEAN High Level Task Force on Connectivity which developed the ASEAN Connectivity Master Plan.

CORE FOCUS Developing Human Capital and Leadership ASLI believes in the crucial importance of Human Capital and Leadership. Towards this end, ASLI has organised the annual series of Malaysian Education Summits and the Human Resource Summits. ASLI also organised the ASEAN Education Forum and the World Leadership Conference. Reports from these programmes are submitted to relevant Ministries and Agencies.

CORE FOCUS Fighting Corruption, Strengthening Integrity ASLI is committed to fighting corruption and strengthening business and public ethics and integrity in management. ASLI has organised the World Ethics and Integrity Forum and the 1st ever Anti-Corruption Summit. ASLI's CEO was appointed by the Prime Minister to be a Member of Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission Advisory Board. ASLI's Director Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam served as the Chairman of MACC's Corruption Prevention Panel and was former President of Transparency International, Malaysia.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE EVENTS SPECIAL PROJECTS BUSINESS COUNCILS MEMBERSHIP POLICY CENTRE

PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES ASLI's Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) carries out research studies on nation-building contributing to important public debates on ethnic relations, good governance and corruption, poverty and income inequalities, education and human capital development, national competitiveness and sustainable development. The CPPS programmes are aimed at building a fair and just multiracial, multi-religious society. Our work is a mixture of research and consultancy, policy analysis and research, advocacy, awareness campaigns, workshops, roundtables and dialogues and political commentary.. ASLI s Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) ranked top 6 best think tanks in the Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region.

ASLI PUBLICATIONS ASLI produces a number of publications such as the ASLI Review, Malaysia Today, 21st Century Malaysia, the Banking & Financial Industry, Profiles of Excellence, CEO Malaysia, 5 Men & 5 Ideas. ASLI had conceptualized and produced a TV series - Malaysia Business Weekly. ASLI also publishes The Strategist & The ASLI Review

WORLD FORUMS ASLI had initiated and organized a number of World Forums which bring together Government Business and Thought Leaders as well as representatives from Trade, Industry and Professional Associations, Universities, Think tanks and Civil Society. The Forums promote International Relations, Dialogues and Partnerships and have been addressed by Heads of Governments, Cabinet Ministers and Captains of Industry. The World Forums initiated and organized by ASLI are: The 1st to 4th World Islamic Economic Forum The World Chinese Economic Forum The World Ethics and Integrity Forum The World Leadership Conference The World Muslim Leadership Forum The World Women Economic Forum

CONFERENCES Since its inception in 1993, ASLI had organized a number of high-powered International Conferences as well as Annual Business and Industry Conferences. ASLI is widely recognized as Malaysia's leading conference organizer. ASLI initiated the World Ethics & Integrity Forum, the World Islamic Economic Forum, the World Chinese Economic Forum, the Non - Aligned Movement's Business Forum, the OIC Business Forum, the ASEAN Leadership Forum and the ASIA Economic Summit. ASLI also provided professional conference management services to: The Annual Asia Oil & Gas Conference organized by Petronas The International CEO Conference organized by the Sabah Foundation World Women Entrepreneur Conference The World Ports and Harbour Conference The Asia-Pacific Real Estate Conference The Global Peace Forum The Asia Global Leadership Forum The Shell Eco-Marathon Future Energy and Smarter Mobility Forum The Global Knowledge Partnership Conference The World Congress on Information Technology

CONFERENCES ASLI's annual series include: The Banking Summit The Education Summit The Capital Market Summit The Property and Housing Summit The National Utilities Summit The Human Resource Summit These are the much sought-after events for providing platforms for the best minds in these key industries to exchange ideas and share knowledge and best practices. New programmes on Corporate Social Responsibility and Climate Change offer new strategic insights and best practices.

BUSINESS COUNCILS ASLI has initiated a number of bilateral business councils aimed at facilitating trade and investments and business partnerships with a number of countries. It acts as the secretariat for the: Malaysian - British Business Council Malaysia - China Business Council Malaysia - US Business Council Malaysia - Russia Business Council Malaysia - Indonesia Business Council Malaysia - Turkey Business Council Through these Business Councils a number of Business Forums have been held in London, New York, San Francisco, Beijing, Shanghai, Moscow, Jakarta, Singapore, Hannover, Munich, Sydney, Manila, Fukuoka, New Delhi and Sun City (South Africa). ASLI had also organized a number of focused business and investment missions to these countries.

CEO PEER GROUP ASLI s CEO Membership Programmes provides insights, thought leadership and up-to-date objective information to CEO members who participate in closed-door dialogues. Frank, candid interchanges with Cabinet Ministers, Ambassadors and Thought Leaders help business leaders with their strategic business plans and decision-making through strategic analysis of key trends and issues. The CEO Peer Group includes: The Strategic Issues Forum The CEO Council The Corporate Malaysia Roundtable

RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY PROJECTS Over the Years ASLI had undertaken several research and consultancy projects for various clients. A sampling of these studies are: Study on feasibility of Hong Kong joining the Asean China FTA Study on the feasibility of Taiwan participating in the Trans Pacific Partnership(TPP) Agreement Study on cost and benefits of a comprehensive economic partnership between Malaysia and Chinese Taipei Study on the Automotive industry in Malaysia Study on inclusive development in Malaysia Study on education reforms in Malaysia Study on comprehensive and inclusive development of the state of Sabah

SPECIAL PROJECT : PROVEN TRACK RECORDS IN PROMOTING FDI ASLI is representing InvestHK in ASEAN since 2012 with proven track record. 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 as at 30 April Business & Professional ServicesPS Creative Industries Financial Services Innovation & Technology Information & Communications Tourism & Hospitality Transportation & Industrial Consumer Products 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 as at 30 April New Propects Live Projects Projects Completed Meeting Conducted

PRIORITY AREAS COVERED BY EIGHT SECTOR TEAMS EIGHT SECTOR TEAMS PRIORITY SUB-SECTORS FOUR TRADITIONAL PILLAR INDUSTRIES Creative Industries (CI) Digital marketing Consumer Products (CP) E-retail Trading & logistics (trading) Transport & Industrial (T&I) Maritime Trading & logistics (logistics) Tourism & Hospitality (T&H) Wine Tourism Financial Services (FS) Asset management Financial services Innovation & Technology (I&T) Internet of Things (IoT) Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Fintech Business & Professional Services (BPS) Education Professional services

KEY STRATEGIC PARTNERS

At ASLI, when we say Dedicated to creating a better society, it is more than just a tagline; it is our motivating force. Our stakeholders, members and staff share a passion for making the greatest impact on the world around us to benefit society today and in the future.