DAY 1: Networking Reception for Thailand & Malaysia Economic Forum
8 May 2025, Thursday – Mutiara Perlis hosted a Networking Reception at Malaysian Petroleum Club, Petronas Twin Towers to welcome H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia and key delegates from Thailand. They were warmly greeted by Mutiara Perlis Group Executive Chairman, Dato’ Shabaruddin Ibrahim.
The event brought together almost 50 business leaders and diplomats from both Malaysia and Thailand to strengthen bilateral relations. YBhg Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, former Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia and Dato’ Azman Mahmud, former Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) CEO and current Mutiara Perlis Corporate Advisor, were also present offering valuable insights on regional economic cooperation.
Guests then proceeded to KLCC Skybridge, where they enjoyed panoramic views from 42nd floor, further enhancing the event in a distinguished setting.
DAY 2: Economic Forum 2025 – “Towards Seamless Connectivity: A Thailand-Malaysia Dialogue on Economic Integration and Partnerships”
9 May 2025, Friday – The Forum held at Imperial Lexis Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, focused on enhancing cross-border connectivity projects, exploring trade and investment opportunities and addressing bilateral economic relations in the context of geopolitical challenges. The Forum was attended by over 170 participants.
Encik Wan Ahmad Zaheed Wan Mohamad, Group Managing Director & CEO of Mutiara Perlis was one of the speakers in “Session 1: Thailand-Malaysia Cross-Border Physical Connectivity Projects and Emerging Opportunities”. He highlighted progress of Perlis Inland Port, the biggest inland port in Asean, a growing hub for manufacturing and logistics activities in Northern Malaysia.
The Networking Reception and Forum collectively underscored Mutiara Perlis’ dedication to fostering goodwill and economic bilateral cooperation, paving the way for future initiatives that will further strengthen Malaysia-Thailand relations.