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Program 2003 |
Leadership for Southeast Asia
9-10 June 2003 | Putrajaya, Malaysia |
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| 9 JUNE |
AN EVENING IN PUTRAJAYA |
| 6:40 pm |
Transport leaves the Mandarin Oriental,
Kuala Lumpur for the Putrajaya, Shangri-la |
| 7:30 |
Pre-dinner drinks begins in the Atrium, Putrajaya Shangri-la |
| 8:30 - 10:00 |
OPENING DINNER and DIALOGUE with
The Honourable, Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia
Welcome Remarks and Moderator:
Timothy Ong, Convenor Asia Inc Forum
Vote of Thanks: Piyush Gupta, Country Officer-Malaysia, Citigroup
[Venue: Putra Perdana Ballroom, Putrajaya Shangri-la]
* Putrajaya – Malaysia’s new administrative capital, and one of Asia’s newest cities is a 45 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur. This evening will be a unique encounter with the Prime Minister amidst one of the most dramatic examples of the clear vision, confidence and determination that characterizes Malaysia under his leadership. |
| 10 JUNE |
FORUM SESSIONS |
| 7:15 - 8:45 am |
Forum breakfast on Indonesia
What lies ahead for Indonesia in the run up to the Presidential Elections of 2004?
Discussion leaders:
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Dr Syahrir, Presidential Candidate, Partai Indonesia Baru (PIB) |
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Jusuf Wanandi, Senior Fellow, CSIS – Centre of Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta |
Moderator: Kim Teo, Managing Director, AIB Govett (Asia) Ltd
[Venue: Diamond Ballroom, Ground Level, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur)
A discussion over breakfast on the key personalities, forces, issues and events to watch out for in Indonesia’s first ever direct presidential election.
Venue for all sessions before lunch: Emerald Ballroom, Level 1, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur |
| 9:00 - 9:45 am |
Forum Scene setting
Southeast Asia in 2003: How we see the world
and how the world sees us
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How we see the world: Datuk Seri Najib Tun
Razak Minister of Defense, Malaysia |
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How the world sees us: Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian |
Moderator: Timothy Ong, Convenor, Asia Inc Forum |
| 9:45 - 11:00 |
Forum debate on ASEAN’s future
Proposition: ASEAN has lost its way and is no longer relevant to Southeast Asia
Scene setting: Professor Amitave Acharya, Author and Deputy Director, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Nanyang Technological University Singapore
For the proposition: Jusuft Wanandi, Senior Fellow, CSIS – Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Against the proposition: Dr Surin Pitsuwan, MP, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Moderator: Mr. Nazir Razak, CEO, Commerce International Merchant Bankers Bhd (CIMB)
Session will begin with a scene setting presentation by an authority on the subject, to be followed by a debate on the topic between 2 top regional figures with participation by forum participants where appropriate. |
| 11:15 - 12:15 pm |
Forum Discussion on:
Muslim Southeast Asia after 9/11 and the war in Iraq – How has the landscape changed? Are Western anxieties on terrorism in Southeast Asia misplaced? What are the new challenges?” |
| 12:30 - 1:50 |
LUNCH
The threat from SARS: Economic consequences and lessons learned
Special luncheon address by: Dr Victor Fung, Chairman Li and Fung, Chairman, Hong Kong Airport Authority
Introduction and moderator: Dr Buranaj Smutharaks, Managing Director, Trinity Assets
[Venue: Diamond Ballroom, Ground Level, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur) |
| 2:00 - 3:15 |
Forum dialogue on Southeast Asia and China
Enter the dragon: How is China’s economic resurgence affecting economies and business in Southeast Asia? Are there winners and losers? What are the strategies for economies and for business? What are the implications of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area? Will it work?
Scene setting: Dr Mari Pangestu, Adjunct Professor, Austraia National University
Dialogue leaders:
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HE Luis P. Lorenzo, Jr. Secretary of Agriculture, Philippines (tbc) |
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Dr Victor Fung, Chairman, Li and Fung: Chairman, Hong Kong Airport Authority] |
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Piyush Gupta, Citigroup Country Office (Malaysia) |
Moderator: Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Noordin Sopie, Chairman and CEO, ISIS Malaysia
Session will begin with a setting presentation by an authority on the subject. This will be followed by an open discussion led by a panel representing a wide-range of perspectives on the topic |
| 3:30 - 4:45 |
Forum dialogue on foreign direct investment into Southeast Asia
What are the region’s competitive advantages and disadvantages? What is myth? What is reality? Does Southeast Asia need repositioning? If so, how?
Scene setting: Hermawan Kartajaya, Author and President Markplus & Co, Indonesia
Dialogue leaders:
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Dato’ Dr Awang Adek Hussin, Chairman, Tenaga Nasional Berhad |
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Manu Bhaskaran, Partner, Centennial Group |
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Daniel Wagner, Political Risk Guarantee Specialist, Asian Development Bank |
Moderator: Robert Lees, Executive Adviser for Asia and the Pacific, Bearing Point
Session will begin with a scene setting presentation by an authority on the subject. This will be followed by discussions led by a panel representing a wide-range of perspective on the topic |
| 4:45 - 5:30 |
Forum perspective from Khun Abhisit Vejajjiva, Deputy leader of the Democrat Party of Thailand
“Changing expectations of leadership: What will Southeast Asia’s next generation expect from their leaders and their governments?” |
| 6:30 - 7:30 |
FORUM CONCLUDES
With post-forum cocktails hosted by
PriceWaterHouseCoopers
[Venue: Ballroom Foyer, Level 1, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur) |
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