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  • 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
  • Starhill 6, Level 4, JW Marriott

Malaysia Since 1955

ABOUT THIS SESSION

Emeritus Professor Dato' Dr Abdul Rahman Embong, one of Malaysia’s most distinguished sociologists, will take leaders on a profound exploration of the nation's pivotal year, 1955. Gain insight into the economic challenges, social movements, and key figures of the time, offering a rich understanding of the landscape in which YTL was born. Through his vast academic expertise and decades of research, Professor Abdul Rahman will guide participants through the key events, figures, and socio-economic challenges of 1955. He will draw connections between the national momentum for independence and the entrepreneurial spirit that defined YTL’s early years, offering attendees a deeper understanding of how YTL’s trajectory mirrors Malaysia’s progress. This seminar promises to enrich leaders with a broader historical context, inspiring them as they lead YTL into the future. It’s an unmissable opportunity to learn from a leading authority on Malaysia’s history during this pivotal era. Leaders will come away with a deeper appreciation of YTL’s historical roots, and how the company’s growth over the past 70 years has been interwoven with the nation’s progress.

SPEAKER(S)

Dato' Abdul Rahman Embong

Sociologist, University Kebangsaan Malaysia

Professor Dato' Dr. Abdul Rahman Embong is a development sociologist with expertise in development, class, ethnicity, nation-state, and globalisation. He holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Leicester, an MA from SOAS, University of London, and a PhD (Distinction) from Universiti Malaya. He served as a research fellow at UKM's IKMAS for over two decades, retiring in 2018, and was the founding Principal Fellow at the Malaysian Institute for Integrity. A past president and Special Advisor of the Malaysian Social Science Association, he is a Founding Member and Fellow of the Academy of Professors Malaysia. He has authored/edited over 30 books and led key policy research, including the National Integrity Plan. Post-retirement, he continues writing, advising ORIDAS Research, and engaging in advocacy.