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Corporate Governance Conference 2026
The Governance
Mandate
Rebuilding Market Confidence in an Era of Uncertainty
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Programme Overview
A flagship gathering on the future of stewardship in Malaysia’s capital markets.
The Institutional Investors Council of Malaysia (IICM Berhad) is pleased to host the Corporate Governance Conference on 2 July 2026.
In a time marked by global volatility, regulatory flux, and evolving investor expectations, corporate governance must rise as the cornerstone of market resilience and public confidence.
This conference brings together institutional investors, company directors, market regulators, policymakers, and governance advocates to critically examine the role of stewardship and corporate governance in safeguarding the integrity and appeal of Malaysia’s capital markets.
Target Audience
Built for the people who move Malaysia’s capital markets.
Up to 400 senior leaders, regulators, and stewards of institutional capital — together in one room.
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IIC Members & Major Asset Owners
EPF, KWAP, Khazanah, PNB, Lembaga Tabung Haji, Principal, Aberdeen, and peers.
Government Policy Makers
Regulators and policy architects shaping Malaysia’s market integrity framework.
Corporate Directors & C-Suite
Senior boardroom leaders translating governance principles into long-term value.
Asset Managers & Foreign Investors
Allocators and fiduciaries deploying capital with stewardship discipline.
Academia & NGOs
Governance advocates and research institutions advancing market reform.
Practitioners & Advisors
Legal, audit, and ESG professionals shaping the next era of disclosure.
Programme Outline
A full-day journey through five plenary sessions.
Click any session to expand panel details, key questions, and confirmed speakers.
08:00 AM
Registration
09:00 AM
Welcome Address
IICM Berhad
09:15 AM
Opening Address
Dato’ Mohammad Faiz Azmi
Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
09:30 AM
Keynote Address
YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan
Finance Minister II
10:00 AM
Morning Coffee Break
10:15 AM
Session 1 · Boosting Confidence
Is an evolution needed in the way corporations are governed?
Regaining investor confidence through governance reform.
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Key Questions
- Where have been the areas that have eroded investor confidence in the past?
- What can companies do to strengthen trust and confidence — what has been missing?
- How can the board translate governance into growth strategies to deliver long-term value? Can policymakers regulate this?
Moderator
Mohd Najman Md Isa
CEO, RHB Islamic International Asset Management Bhd
Panelist
Munirah Khairuddin
CEO & Global Shariah, MD Strategic Distribution & Institutional Client Relations, Principal Asset Management Berhad
Panelist
Jackie Mah
President & CEO, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
Panelist
Datuk Hisham Hamdan
Chief Investment Officer, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
11:20 AM
Session 2 · The Stewardship Potential
What can Malaysia learn from Value Up programs in Japan and Korea?
Building a Malaysian model for stewardship-driven value creation.
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Key Questions
- What are the key ingredients for a Malaysian Value Up initiative to succeed?
- Do Malaysian institutional investors have what it takes to pursue activism campaigns and compel change?
- Are boards equipped with the skillsets and fiduciary knowledge to deliver on stakeholder expectations?
Moderator
Dr. Ismet Yusoff
CEO, Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG)
Panelist
Dato’ Rizal Rickman Ramli
Acting President & Group Chief Executive, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)
Panelist
Michal Bartek
Senior Lead Listed Equity Investor Guidance, PRI (UK)
Panelist
Professor Datuk Ts. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir
President and Vice-Chancellor, UCSI University
Panelist
Dato’ Zain Azhari Mazlan
Executive Director of Corporate Finance & Investments, Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)
12:30 PM
Lunch Break
02:15 PM
Session 3 · Boards Under Pressure
Driving Board Effectiveness through Renewal and Talent
Refreshing the boardroom for a new era of complexity.
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Key Questions
- How can boards strengthen effectiveness through structured renewal and succession planning?
- With Malaysia's director pool ageing and recycling across multiple boards, what measures can improve independence and performance?
- How can evaluation outcomes be used to guide transparent succession planning and shareholder decisions?
- What steps are needed to broaden the talent pipeline to next-generation leaders with digital, data, and global competencies?
Moderator
Anouk Hanafiah
CEO, Eastpring Al-Wara Investments Berhad
Panelist
Amar Gill
Secretary General, Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA)
Panelist
Tay Kay Luan
Chief Executive Officer, FIDE Forum
Panelist
Datuk Maznah Abdul Jalil
Board Member, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP]
03:20 PM
Session 4 · Governance Beyond ESG
Navigating the Next Investment Paradigm
From ESG compliance to credible long-term outcomes.
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Key Questions
- What is the future of ESG as investor scrutiny intensifies?
- How do we distinguish credible ESG from green/social washing?
- Can ESG truly deliver risk-adjusted returns?
Moderator
Rejina Rahim
Adviser, IICM
Panelist
Badrulhisyam Bin Fauzi
Chief Financial Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
Panelist
Prof Mak Yuen Teen
Chairman, GDInstitute
Panelist
Shahida Jaffar
Head of Corporate Sustainability, Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP)
04:30 PM
Afternoon Tea Break
04:40 PM
Session 5 · Markets at a Crossroads
Navigating Malaysia's Low-Growth, High-Volatility Era
Boards and investors as strategic partners in a polycrisis economy.
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Key Questions
- How can corporate governance add value in an environment of slow growth and heightened volatility?
- What shifts are needed for boards to move from traditional oversight to strategic partnership?
- How can directors develop the agility and foresight required to lead in a polycrisis economy?
- How should institutional investors redefine engagement to act as strategic partners in shaping long-term value?
Moderator
Leslie Yap
Managing Director & Country Head, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Panelist
Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Bin Omar
Chairman, IOI Corporation Berhad
Panelist
Dato' Richard Alexander John Curtis
Deputy Chairman, 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd
Panelist
Nicholas Khaw
Head of Research, Khazanah Nasional Berhad
05:40 PM
End of Conference
Conference Fees
Choose the rate that suits your registration.
IIC Member
RM1,100/pax
Exclusive rate for members of the Institutional Investors Council Malaysia.
Individual
RM1,500/pax
Standard registration for individual delegates.
Group of 3 – 4
RM1,300/pax
Discounted rate for groups of three to four participants.
Group of 5+
RM1,100/pax
Best team rate for groups of five or more participants.
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