Front row, from left:
Ms Teen Soh Hong, Dr Tan, Dr Chin, Prof Faidz, Mr Khairy, Datin Paduka Tan,
Dr Yap and Mr Kenneth Lee with UTAR staff and students
UTAR hosted a special lecture by
former Malaysian Minister Mr Khairy Jamaluddin on 13 August 2024 at UTAR
Sungai Long Campus. Titled “Where is Malaysia going towards and Malaysia’s
outlook by 2050?” the lecture was part of the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for
Social and Policy Studies (TCLC) Lecture Series.
Mr Khairy Jamaluddin, who served as
the Minister of Health, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation,
and the Minister of Youth and Sports, drew from his extensive political
experience to provide insights into Malaysia’s potential future development.
His talk explored the technological, economic, and socio-political
challenges the country may face as it approaches 2050.
TCLC Chairperson Assoc Prof Dr Chin
Yee Mun welcomed Mr Khairy Jamaluddin to UTAR and expressed gratitude for
his willingness to share his insights on Malaysia’s future. Following that,
Dr Chin highlighted Malaysia’s progress over the past 67 years of
independence, noting significant population growth, economic development,
and increased life expectancy. Dr Chin emphasised the importance of Mr
Khairy’s lecture in providing valuable perspectives on Malaysia’s future
trajectory.
During the lecture, Mr Khairy
discussed Malaysia’s current political stability and economic recovery,
highlighting these factors as crucial to the nation’s positive outlook. He
also addressed the importance of translating economic growth into tangible
benefits for the people, especially in the context of high inflation.
Mr Khairy’s diverse career, which
spans journalism, investment banking, entrepreneurship, and significant
government roles, provided attendees with a well-rounded perspective on how
Malaysia can navigate its future. The lecture offered a valuable opportunity
for students, faculty, and the broader community to gain a deeper
understanding of the challenges and opportunities that Malaysia might
encounter in the coming decades.
The event attracted over 200
participants, including UTAR Vice President for R&D and Commercialisation
Prof Ts Dr Faidz bin Abd Rahman, United Malacca Berhad Chairperson &
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director Datin Paduka Tan Siok Choo and Tunku
Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) Institute of
Social Economic Research Head Dr Yap Hon Lun. The talk was moderated by TCLC
Research Fellow Dr Tan Sing Pei.
Dr Chin delivering
his welcome remarks
From left: Dr Yap, Dr
Chin, Datin Paduka Tan, Mr Khairy, Prof Faidz and Dr Tan
Mr Khairy delivering
his insights on Malaysia’s future
Attendees during the
talk sessions
Mr Khairy answering
questions during the Q&A session
Q&A sessions
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