Order of proceedings
One day,
9am to 6pm.
five working sessions, all four Chief Ministers of the bloc, and a special address by a former Prime Minister. 26 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Every panellist named, every slot timed.
- Date
- 26 October 2026
- Venue
- KL Convention Centre
The day, to scale
- Sessions
- Addresses
- Ceremony
- Break
9.20am
30 min
Opening Address
Managing Economic Development In a World Full of Uncertainties: Are We Ready?
10am
10 min
10.10am
10 min
MoU Signing Ceremony
Signing between potential investors and the SG4 states.
10.20am
10 min
Tea Break
Networking session.
10.30am
1 hr
Core Session 1
A World Full of Uncertainties: Are There Still Hopes?
Moderator
Mr. Mazli Zakuan Mohd Noor
Fellow, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
Panel
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid
Chief Economist, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad
Panel
Prof. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Noor Azlan bin Ghazali
Director, Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA), UKM
Panel
Dr. Muhammed Abdul Khalid
Adjunct Professor, Ungku Aziz Centre, Universiti Malaya
- Global economic outlook
- Economic resilience
- Future growth prospects
- National competitiveness
11.35am
1 hr
Core Session 2
Managing & Offering Sustainable Financing in a Time of Chaos
Moderator
Mr. Nik Shahrizal bin Sulaiman
Partner, Risk Services, PwC Malaysia
Panel
Prof. Dr. Baharom Abdul Hamid
Economic Analyst, INCEIF University
Panel
Mrs. Dafinah Ahmed Hilmi
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad
Panel
Mr. Rosli Jusoh
Senior Vice President, Agrobank
- Islamic finance
- Sustainable financing
- Capital accessibility
- Financial resilience
12.40pm
20 min
Keynote Address
Critical Minerals: Positioning Malaysia in The Strategic Global Supply
1pm
50 min
Lunch Break
Hall 2.
2pm
30 min
Keynote Address
The Greater Kedah: Rising as Malaysia’s New Economic Powerhouse
2.40pm
1 hr
Core Session 3
Economic Opportunities In The Ecosystem of Semiconductor Industry
Moderator
Mr. Mohd Zaid Abdul Jalil
Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Kulim Technology Park Corporation Sdn Bhd
Panel
Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin bin Syed Mohamed Tahir
Chairman, Dagang NeXchange Berhad
Panel
Dr. David Lacey
Director, Advanced Development & Services, R&D, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (ams OSRAM Group)
Panel
Mr. Chong Nee Hwa
Executive Director, Fuji Electric (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
- Semiconductor ecosystem
- Industrial policy
- Supply chain opportunities
- Talent and workforce development
3.40pm
1 hr 5 min
Core Session 4
SMEs Survival Between Managing Challenges and Securing Opportunities
Moderator
Mr. Muhd Khidhir Izaidin
Chief Executive Officer, SG4 Group Sdn. Bhd.
Panel
Mr. Mohd Dzahir Jamudin
Deputy President, Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia (DPMM)
Panel
Dr. Ts. Haji Muhtar bin Suhaili
Group Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Berhad (EPIC)
Panel
Mr. Lee Heng Guie
Executive Director, Socio-Economic Research Centre
- SME resilience
- Business transformation
- Manufacturing opportunities
- International market access
4.50pm
30 min
Sharing Session
Economic Opportunities in SG4
Moderator
Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Hanif Yaacob
Advisor, Terengganu Strategic & Integrity Institute
Presenting
Mr. Noor Ikhsan Abdul Aziz
Chief Operating Officer, Invest Kedah
Presenting
Mr. Mohd Fadhli Jusoh
Director, Invest Terengganu
Presenting
Mr. Zairi Abdullah
Director, Invest Kelantan
Presenting
Dato' Md Silmi bin Abd Rahman
General Manager, Perbadanan Kemajuan Ekonomi Negeri Perlis (PKENPs)
- Investment opportunities
- Strategic projects
- State development priorities
- Economic collaboration
5.25pm
20 min
Keynote Address
SG4 Perlis: Small State, Bold Vision, Boundless Opportunities
5.45pm
15 min
6pm
20 min
Refreshments & Disperse
Block the day.
26 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Places are allocated by the Secretariat.