Conference Speakers
Keynote Address 1
Mr. Charles Santiago
Chairman, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
“Sustainability Concerns for Malaysia's Water Services: What's relevant, What to do and When?”
Session 1
Regional Water Forum: Transforming Water Towards a Sustainable Future
Moderator
Dr. Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohmad Asari bin Daud
President, The Malaysian Water Association (MWA)
Speaker 1
Ms. Karima El Korri
Resident Coordinator, The United Nations for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
“The Global Perspective: Transforming Water Towards a Sustainable Future”
Speaker 2
Mr. Charles Quek
Vice President General Affairs, Singapore Water Association (SWA)
“Singapore Water Ecosystem and Water Stewardship”
Speaker 3
Dr. Dickson A. San Juan
Vice President for National Affairs, Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
“The Philippines Local Water Sector: Management and Governance”
Speaker 1
Mrs. Ha Thanh Hang
Vice Chairwoman, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA)
“Water Industry in Vietnam: Present Status, Challenges, and Opportunities”
Keynote Address 2
Mr. Adam Saffian bin Ghazali, FCA
Chief Executive Officer Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd / Vice President, The Malaysian Water Association
“A Sustainable Shift to Address Financial, ESG and Environmental Challenges Facing the Water Industry”
Session 2
Innovative Circular Economy Approaches for Climate Resilience
Moderator
Assoc. Professor Dr. Norhayati Abdullah
Secretary, ASEAN Learning Network Association (ALN), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Speaker 1
Her Excellency Anne Vasara
Ambassador, Embassy of Finland Kuala Lumpur
“Circular Economy Strategies to Combat Climate Change & Other Environmental Issues – The Finland Experience”
Speaker 2
Mr. Maimal Faiz bin Abdul Malik
VP I, Director / Head of Planning Office, Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd
“Air Selangor Sustainability Approach to Circular Economy and Climate Change”
Speaker 3
Ms. Sarah Monica E. Bergado
Sustainability Head, Manila Water Company, Inc.
“Manila Water: Integrating Nature and Climate Strategies for a Sustainable Future”
Session 3
Investing in the Low Carbon Transition and Pathway for Growth and Sustainability
Moderator
Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohamed Haniffa bin Hj. Abdul Hamid, FASc (Prof)
Chairman, Minconsult Advisory Council
Speaker 1
Ir. Ts. Shamsul Bahar bin Mohd Nor
Group Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation
“Navigating Carbon Markets: Key Opportunities and Challenges within ASEAN and Water Industry”
Speaker 2
Mr. Muhammad Rizal Azmi
Assistant Vice President, Business Development & Sales, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
“The Water-Energy Nexus: Leveraging on Bursa Carbon Exchange to Meet Climate and Sustainability Goals”
Speaker 3
Mr. Rege Abhijit Suresh
Director, Airowater Pte. Ltd., Singapore
“Investing in the Low Carbon Transition and Pathway for Growth and Sustainability”
Session 4
ESG and Sustainable Development Strategy
Moderator
YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir bin Mohd Din, FASc
Fellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
Speaker 1
Dr. Wong Kai Kheun
Senior Principal Assistant Director, Industry Environmental, Social and Governance, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
“Transformation of the Manufacturing Sector Towards Sustainable Development through the i-ESG Framework”
Speaker 2
Tn. Hj. Khairul Effendy bin Tusam
Chief Operating Officer, Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd
“Integrated Sustainability Approach in Water Operations”
