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Wednesday 9 October

10:30 – 11.00 am

Registration and coffee/tea

11.00 – 11.10 am

Opening and welcome Address
By Puan Elina Jani
CEO, Greentech Malaysia Alliances Sdn Bhd

11:10 – 11:30 pm

Keynote Address + Topic
Speaker from Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

11:30 – 1:00 pm

Leadership Roundtable – From Prioritizing to Implementing Energy Efficiency in Malaysia’s Low Carbon Agenda

Building on the insights and commitments from last year’s roundtable, this session will delve into the practical steps and strategies necessary for turning priorities into action. Energy efficiency remains the cornerstone of Malaysia’s path to a low-carbon future, aligning with the International Energy Agency’s vision of it as the ‘first fuel.’ As we move forward, the focus shifts to the implementation of transformative energy efficiency strategies that drive measurable success. Are we on the right track transitioning from planning to action and achieve tangible outcomes in our low carbon agenda

Panelist: 

  1. Ar. Zulkifli Zahari, President, Malaysia Association of Energy Service Companies (MAESCO) 
  2. Dato’ Steven Aroki, Council Member and Chairman, FMM Energy and Utilities Management Committee, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM)
  3. Ir. Zulkiflee Umar, Deputy Director, Energy Commission of Malaysia
  4. Asdirhyme bin Abdul Rasib, Undersecretary of Sustainable Energy, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)

 

Moderator:
Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli, CEO, Invest KL

1:00 – 2:00 pm

Lunch

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Roundtable 2:

Navigating Challenges and Policies in Energy Efficiency Implementation

The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) outlines Malaysia’s commitment to transitioning towards a sustainable energy future, while the enforcement of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2023 plays a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and mitigating climate change. As Malaysia strives to implement energy efficiency strategies, industries face numerous challenges ranging from technological hurdles to regulatory compliance. How can industries collaborate with the government to create a conducive environment for energy efficiency? What policy adjustments are needed to support this transition effectively?

Panelist:

  1. Khalid Shaikh, General Manager, Atlas Copco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  2. Jason Ng, Senior Sales Manager, Motion Business, ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  3. Desmond Tay Yang Jiun, Senior Manager (HOD), VRV & Project Sales, Daikin Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd
  4. Kelvin Chong, Managing Director, Schaeffler Malaysia
  5. Ir. Ts. Dr. Gideon Tan Xiang Yee, Head of Transformation, FGV Holdings Berhad

 

Moderator:
Suraya Sani, Deputy Director of Sustainability Unit, Bank Negara

3:00 – 4.00 pm

Roundtable 3:

Futureproofing Industries for a Low-Carbon Tomorrow

Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the future of Malaysia’s industries in a low-carbon world. Malaysia is constantly advancing, with recent developments such as the carbon credit auction announced by the NRES Minister. This initiative supports Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability by incentivizing carbon reduction and fostering a market-driven approach to environmental preservation. What other important steps and actions must we take today to secure a sustainable and energy-efficient future for our industries?

Panelist: 

  1. Phang Oy Cheng, Executive Director, Sustainability Services, KPMG
  2. Ir. Kwok Yew Hoe, Chairman of the IEM Electrical Engineering Technical Division (EETD), The Institution of Engineers Malaysia
  3. Zaini Abdul Wahab, President, Malaysian Association of Registered Electrical Energy Managers (MAREEM)
  4. Leon Chee Ing Liew, Executive Director & Group Chief Strategy Officer, Solarvest
  5. Prof. Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, Taylor’s University

 

Moderator:
Zuaida Abdullah, Executive Director of Services Development, MIDA

4:00 – 4.15 pm

Closing address 
by YB Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir , Deputy Minister of Energy Transition & Water Transformation (PETRA)

4:15 – 4:30 pm

Presentation of Energy Efficiency Champions, Memorandum of Understanding and group photo

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Press conference

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Refreshment and networking

5:00 pm

End of program