REHDA Institute CEO Series 2026 To Focus On Policy Signals Shaping Malaysia's Business Environment
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The REHDA Institute CEO Series 2026, scheduled for Jan 15, 2026, at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya, will focus on economic conditions and policy signals shaping Malaysia’s business and investment environment in the year ahead.
Marking its 10th edition, the series, to be officiated by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, will examine implications for industry strategy, policy alignment, long-term workforce preparedness and national initiatives such as Visit Malaysia 2026.
“As global and regional economic trends increasingly influence investment flows, business confidence and labour markets across ASEAN, Malaysia faces growing pressure to strengthen its economic resilience and talent readiness in 2026.
“Through this series, we will examine how these broader developments are shaping Malaysia’s economy, particularly the construction and real estate sectors,” the institute said in a statement today.
REHDA Institute chairman Datuk Jeffrey Ng Tiong Lip said the series also provides a platform for dialogue, allowing participants to raise concerns and propose potential policy refinements.
“The CEO Series has consistently served as a platform bringing together the private sector and senior government officials, enabling direct engagement and constructive interaction.
“It reflects recognition by the public sector that, from the private sector’s perspective, there are numerous issues that require attention, either through a more holistic approach or more efficient implementation,” he said.
According to the REHDA Institute, the conference will feature Malaysia’s and ASEAN’s economic outlook for 2026, with a dedicated focus on Johor–Singapore integration and the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
Alongside the conference, the institute will officially launch the REHDA Institute Youth Initiative (RIYI), a structured corporate mentorship programme aimed at strengthening workforce readiness by bridging academia and industry.
The initiative is designed to provide selected university students with early exposure to industry leadership, real-world decision-making and evolving career pathways within the built environment sector.
The RIYI programme will be launched during the CEO Series 2026 and officiated by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
-- BERNAMA