AGENDA
Event agenda
08:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration Opens
Welcome to the MSLS XIX 2025. Kick off the day with breakfast on us!
08:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Kicking the day off leading to a day filled with insightful sessions.
09:00 AM
Opening Keynote
Stewarding the Future: Regulatory Integrity in a Shifting Malaysia
Join us as we invite student leaders to rethink governance, recognise the power of regulation, and explore their role in shaping Malaysia’s future.
09:25 AM
Corporate Panel
Transforming Governance, Building Malaysia: The GLC Legacy of Pak Lah
Join us as we reflect on the GLC Transformation Programme’s legacy and explore how Malaysia’s GLCs must now evolve into regional trailblazers driven by transparency, purpose, and innovation.
10:40 AM
Corporate Panel
Trumping Trade:
Beyond American Hegemony
Join us as we challenge conventional thinking and explore bold strategies for a more sovereign corporate and governance landscape, presented by a panel of corporate giants in their respective fields.
11:40 PM
Corporate Panel
Catalysing Future-Ready Initiatives:
NIMP From Vision to Viable Factories
Panelists explore how AI-powered automation is driving the future of manufacturing and supply chain.
12:40 PM
Lunch and Networking
Enjoy a lovely on us catered by the Intercontinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur while networking with fellow student leaders as well as corporate leaders.
01:20 PM - Breakout Room 1
Breakout Room 1
Plummeting Birth Rates:
Unravelling the Blame Game
Join us as we unpack Malaysia’s declining birth rate, moving beyond blame to examine the deeper economic, social, and gendered barriers that shape reproductive choices and challenge current policy responses.
Shakira Teh
Senior Economist at The World Bank
Breakout Room 2
The State of Nature:
Democracy Debunked
Join us as we challenge student leaders to critically examine Malaysia’s democratic inheritance, questioning its flaws, exploring alternatives, and equipping themselves to reimagine governance for a better political future.
Dr Lee Hwok-Aun
Senior Fellow at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Aina Nur Ariana Azhari
Chief Executive Officer of IDEAS Malaysia
Breakout Room 3
Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Join us as we explore the future of welfare in Malaysia by unpacking the myths around Universal Basic Income, learning from past policies, and equipping student leaders to shape fairer, more inclusive income systems.
Nick Khaw
Head of Research at Khazanah Nasional Berhad
Geoffrey Williams
Founder & Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd
Breakout Room 4
Sovereignty Under Scrutiny:
Who Shapes Malaysia's Foreign Policy?
Join us as we interrogate Malaysia’s stance on global justice, examining its reluctance to ratify key treaties and challenging student leaders to envision a foreign policy that balances sovereignty, accountability, and ethical leadership.
Yusmadi Yusoff
Founder and Chairman of RIGHTS Foundation
02:20 PM
Special Keynote Address
The Mirage of Morality:
Selective Outrage of Civil Liberties in Malaysia
Join us as this Special Keynote Address confronts whether Malaysian solidarity is principled or performative, challenging student leaders to unpack why some human rights causes are championed while others are ignored.
02:50 PM
Youth Panel
Surge to Sustainability:The Evolution of Youth Activism
Join us as we reignite the spirit of student activism by exploring its historic roots, unpacking youth apathy, and equipping student leaders with strategies to drive lasting institutional reform in Malaysia.
04:15 PM
Plenary Panel
Guardians of Governance:
Strengthening Institutions
Join us as we examine Malaysia’s democratic institutions through the lens of power and reform, challenging student leaders to question how we are governed and to envision a future grounded in transparency, accountability, and justice.
05:15 PM
Closing Panel
MADANI's Mandate
Join us as we explore Malaysia’s reform journey from the 2018 “people’s tsunami” to today’s fragile coalitions, unpacking how political compromises, stalled reforms, and recent progress shape the path forward. This session challenges student leaders to reflect on conviction, stability, and the real levers of institutional change.
06:00PM
Closing Address
As we draw this insightful day to a close, we are honoured to welcome a special address that will inspire and empower us, the Malaysian students, to shape the future with confidence and purpose.
