14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

This year’s conference will carry the timely and impactful theme, “Leading Governance for Sustainable Growth,” emphasising visionary leadership, sound governance and long-term business resilience.

The two-day hybrid conference, scheduled on Aug 19-20, 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and online, aims to provide a dynamic platform for corporate professionals to engage in meaningful discussions and enhance their understanding of governance practices, regulatory trends and sustainable development strategies.

Over the years, SSMNC has made its mark as an earnest discourse and networking platform for business and corporate professionals to remain informed and connected in an evolving business landscape.

SSM chief executive officer Datuk Nor Azimah Abdul Aziz said the theme chosen for this year’s national conference reflects governance as a strategic advantage and the importance of leadership in driving sustainable business growth across ASEAN and globally.

“It also highlights SSM’s continued commitment to promoting responsible business practices and fostering long-term business resilience through robust corporate governance.

“As businesses face increasingly complex challenges, robust governance practices help organisations make better decisions, manage risks responsibly and build long-term trust with stakeholders,” she said.

Nor Azimah said SSMNC 2025 will bring together diverse perspectives to shape governance strategies that drive both resilience and responsible growth.

This year’s conference will feature 13 plenary sessions, with 36 distinguished speakers from ASEAN countries and 15 exhibitors.

The lineup of speakers are distinguished fellow, Institute for Capital Market Research and chairman, George Town Institute of Open and Advanced Studies, Wawasan Open University Tan Sri Andrew Sheng; visiting scholar, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University Gita Irawan Wirjawan and broadcast journalist and producer Nadia S. Hassan.

The speakers include Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippines commissioner Javey Paul D. Francisco; Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, Singapore deputy chief executive Leong Weng Tat and Enterprise and Stakeholders Engagement Division, ASEAN Secretariat senior officer Izniza Afzan Mustafa Albakri.

Other speakers are Lim Chee Wee Partnership managing partner Lee Shih; Director, Insolvency, Policy and Legal Division of Malaysia Department of Insolvency Azniza Mohd Ali; Ernst & Young PLT senior executive director, strategy and transactions Andrew Hoh and Judicial Commissioner of the High Court of Kuala Lumpur (Commercial 11) (Insolvency 2) Saheran Suhendran.

The speakers include Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Hanafiah Harunarashid; UCSI Healthcare Group chairman Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and Naluri chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani.

The discussions will be further powered by the Pocket Rocketman Datuk Azizulhasni Awang; Minority Shareholders Watch Group chief executive officer Dr Ismet Yusoff; independent non-executive chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Datuk Yvonne Chia and Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (AgriS), Vietnam’s chair Dang Huynh Uc My.

It will also be powered by National University of Singapore’s Professor Mak Yuen Teen; Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia’s executive vice president Jackie Mah; ImpactPlus Consulting’s partner and CEO Ridhima Khanduja; WTW Singapore’s managing director and global leader of the Executive Compensation and Board Advisory Shai Ganu; Director and Global CTO Alumni Services Singapore Steven Yates and Silverlake Axis Group’s founder and group executive chairman Goh Peng Ooi.

A host of speakers from SSM will also lend their expertise on discussions related to SSM.

The topics that will be explored during the conference are Megatrends for a Sustainable Business Future, The Rise of ASEAN: A Geopolitical and Economic Powerhouse in the Global Arena, Doing Business In ASEAN: Growth, Opportunities and Challenges, Evolving Roles of ASEAN Corporate Registrars, ASEAN Unique Business Identification Numbers (UBIN) and Cross-Border Insolvency.

The conference will also discuss such topics as “SSM Enforcement Watch 2025: What’s New?”, “SSM Talks”, “The Calm in the Storm. Leadership. During Crisis”; “From Podium to Boardroom: Mental Resilience for Leaders”, “Corporate Governance as Competitive Differentiator for Sustainable Growth” and “Rethinking the Future of Boardroom Architecture and Human Capital of the Future” and “AI + Innovation. Enhancing Value Creation and Competitiveness”.

Participants of SSMNC 2025 will be eligible to receive 20 and 14 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points for attending the physical and virtual conferences respectively.

The conference is also HRD Corp claimable, making the conference not only insightful but also beneficial for professional development.

The event is expected to attract approximately 2,000 delegates, including industry leaders, company secretaries, corporate practitioners, professionals, academicians and senior executives from across various sectors.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights on corporate governance and sustainable growth at the premier corporate conference.

Register now at www.ssm4u.com.my/ecomtrac for a fee of RM1,500 for physical conference and RM700 for virtual conference, before Aug 5, 2025.

For more information, kindly contact 03-2299 5200 or email comtrac@ssm.com.my.

-- BERNAMA