DIGITAL RESILIENCE IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR
Corporations are in a digital arms race; it is just that many do not realise it. A new breed of mercenaries is looking to exploit gaps in cybersecurity and digital frameworks. This coupled with weaponised communications designed to bring companies to their knees, organisations now need leaders who understand the new rapidly evolving […]
A Working Lunch with Nordin Featuring Matt Friedman
Every four seconds, another person enters a human trafficking situation somewhere in the world. It is estimated that there are over 40 million people in modern-day slavery today – more than any other time in history. Joining us this week is Matthew Friedman a global resource and expert in this […]
MGBF Exclusive Roundtable: Addressing Weaponised Information in the Media
Attacks on corporations and their leadership often take the form of weaponised information attacks in the media. These communications often fall on the heads of corporate communicators. But, in fact, it goes deeper than the job scope and paygrade of communications teams. The importance of understanding these advanced business threats […]
A Working Lunch with Nordin Featuring Dr Kavitha Muthy
This week we are exploring a critical area of concern for media practitioners with Dr Kavitha Muthy on the topic, “Digital Safety for Journalist: Combating the rising threats” We will begin the discussion by understanding the types of cyber threats that can impact a journalist in general and then look […]
A Working Lunch with Nordin Featuring Murugason Thangaratnam
As the business world gears up for the post-pandemic reality the question of cyber threats has moved front and centre as digital criminal elements have too moved with the times. The question is are you as a leader setting the right agenda for your team as they face this new […]
A Working Lunch with Nordin featuring Vicks Kanasingam
This week we are digging into the issue of “Corporate Change at the Cutting Edge of AI” together with industry leader Vicks Kanagasingam. As business slowly adapts to the rapid changes in technology corporate leaders need to have a clear understanding of Artificial Intelligence or AI before being able to […]
A Working Lunch with Nordin Featuring Matthew Barsing
I’m excited to get some time to speak with Matthew Barsing, one of the leading voices in shaping the way we do business in the post-COVID-19 world. Join me for this live conversation at 12.30pm. I will be crossing live to Matthew from Menara Ken in Kuala Lumpur.
“I Know You’re Somewhere So Far” solo art exhibition by Mulaika Nordin
The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF), like many businesses, has evolved extensively due to the pandemic. Many of our business matching and government engagement programmes have shifted to the virtual space. We are pleased to announce that our first step back to in-person physical events will take place this December. […]
A Working Lunch with Nordin Featuring Zoraya Vadillo
As a documentary host, she has travelled the world; as a social innovator, she has ideas that can change the world. This week I’m excited to speak with Zoraya Jaione Vadillo on the ‘Revival of Waqf and Other Good Ideas for the Future’. Join us as we return to actual […]
MGBF Golden Quill Media Awards for 17 media in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day 2019
The Malaysia Global Business Forum hosted the MGBF Golden Quill Media Awards in Kuala Lumpur on 2 May 2019, on the eve of the World Press Freedom Day, which was first proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. “World Press Freedom […]
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SECURITY CONCERNS IN CRITICAL VALUE CHAINS
The threat matrix has evolved to include information warfare, cyberspace incursions, big data and behavioural communications. Business leaders need to be aware of these threats to survive. What are you doing as a key stakeholder?
CHARTING THE FUTURE OF DATA RESILIENCE
Companies can now live or die based on their ability to generate and manage data. Effectively managing existential challenges is the opportunity that business leaders need to grasp for a sustainable future. Calling for speakers!
ADDRESSING WEAPONISED INFORMATION IN THE MEDIA
Corporations and their leadership often face weaponised information attacks in the media. Understanding these advanced business threats is crucial. Recently completed. View proceedings online.
DIGITAL RESILIENCE IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR
Special session: Cyberwarfare Waged on the Corporate Sector - Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine Crisis. Corporations are in a digital arms race that many don't realise. How does this relate to your organisation?
MGBF In The News
How to survive the Age of Crisis
May 10, 2022

The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) has released a report following the roundtable on ‘Digital Resilience in the Corporate Sector’, which was recently held in Kuala Lumpur. In attendance as guest of honour was Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin. The report recommended several critical development […]

Trade and investment delegations will trickle back over the next few months, but the second half of the year should see considerable return of business travellers. It was learnt that over 50 per cent of international business chambers and industry associations surveyed will consider sending exploratory teams to Malaysia during […]
Malaysia to receive more business delegations
April 6, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 March 2022 – The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF)’s exclusive roundtable on ‘Digital Resilience in the Corporate Sector’ was held in a hybrid setting yesterday at the Element by Westin Kuala Lumpur. The discussion focused on what business leaders need to understand, to ensure business resilience and […]
ADDRESSING DIGITAL RESILIENCE IN THE CORPORATE SECTOR
March 30, 2022

The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF)’s exclusive roundtable on ‘Addressing Weaponised Information in the Media’ was held in a hybrid setting today at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The discussion focused on addressing one of the most relevant threats to businesses in the digital economy – cyber threats causing physical and […]

The current floods that have impacted various parts of the country have given rise to an extensive commentary on the response cycles of various stakeholders. It has in turn led to continued crisis communications and statements in the media by agencies and ministries alike. This binary approach to the discussion […]
What businesses need to know about foresight in Malaysia
February 8, 2022

The formation of a special Cabinet committee to develop strategic measures to safeguard the economy amid the Covid-19 outbreak shows the Malaysian government is serious about creating a balance between the continued safety of the general population and the survival of the economy. In the global context, as many countries […]

Innovation, coupled with a radical departure from contemporary thinking, is required with a possible reality of a prolonged crisis becoming the new reality that people and companies must function through. Malaysia Global Business Forum founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said innovation and resilience from all stakeholders will be required to shape […]

The recent announcement that a committee jointly chaired by senior ministers in charge of security and economy clusters respectively demonstrates that the Malaysian government is serious about creating a balance between continued safety of the general population and the survival of the economy. In the global context, as many countries […]
Covid-19: The need for strategic production zones
April 7, 2020

Innovation, coupled with a radical departure from contemporary thinking, is required with a possible reality of a prolonged crisis becoming the new reality that people and companies must function through. Malaysia Global Business Forum founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said innovation and resilience from all stakeholders will be required to […]

Innovation, coupled with a radical departure from contemporary thinking, is required with a possible reality of a prolonged crisis becoming the new reality that people and companies must function through. Malaysia Global Business Forum founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said innovation and resilience from all stakeholders will be required to […]

The announcement that a committee jointly chaired by senior ministers in charge of security and economy clusters demonstrates that the government is serious about creating a balance between the safety of the population and the survival of the economy. In the global context, as many countries struggle to deal […]
Set up virus-free industrial zones
April 7, 2020

THE Covid-19 outbreak has exposed the citizens of most countries to a dangerous virus. But perhaps more importantly, it has exposed the weaknesses in supply chains of nations.The government should be commended for setting up a task force to maintain critical supply chains as it’s an excellent step to ensure […]
Covid-19: Time to be innovative
April 7, 2020

In the last few days, the Movement Control Order (MCO) has awoken many to the fact that supply chains that we assume work without question have now become highly critical.The establishment of a special task force to maintain critical supply chains by the current government is an excellent step to […]
Let’s move towards a ‘critical materials policy’
April 7, 2020

by Gunaprasath Bupalan (YouTube – Emjay Communications, The Malaysia Global Business Forum, News Hub Asia, Property360Digest) The CEO Series 2019 by REHDA Institute is more than a developer’s driven event; it is about the strategy made real, where property and its ancillary businesses will provide balance in social, economic and […]

I am the Managing Director of Lynas Malaysia and I’m writing to you on behalf of our employees and contractors and their families. In recent weeks you may have seen a campaign of false information by anti-Lynas activists. We have always welcomed informed debate, however, the spreading of false allegations […]
Lynas Malaysia open letter — Mashal Ahmad
July 29, 2019

I am the Managing Director of Lynas Malaysia and I’m writing to you on behalf of our employees and contractors and their families. In recent weeks you may have seen a campaign of false information by anti-Lynas activists. We have always welcomed informed debate, however, the spreading of false allegations […]
The truth about Lynas
July 29, 2019

I am the Managing Director of Lynas Malaysia and I’m writing to you on behalf of our employees and contractors and their families. In recent weeks you may have seen a campaign of false information by anti-Lynas activists. We have always welcomed informed debate, however, the spreading of false allegations […]
An open letter from Lynas to Malaysians
July 29, 2019

SALAM sejahtera, I am the managing director of Lynas Malaysia and I’m writing to you on behalf of our employees, contractors and their families. In recent weeks, you may have seen a campaign of false information by anti-Lynas activists. We have always welcomed informed debates; however, the spreading of false allegations and […]
Open letter from Lynas
July 29, 2019

KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysia could attract investments of up to RM100 billion (S$33 billion) in the rare earth sector over the next 10 years, once the government makes clear how it intends to regulate the industry. Speaking at the Malaysia Global Business Forum yesterday, Entrepreneurial Development Minister Mohd Redzuan Md […]