Dear MDBC members,

The Swiss Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) is organizing the Economic Outlook 2025 in collaboration with MDBC. Top – notch speaker for this event is Dr. Anthony Dass (Executive Director, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER)). The Economic Outlook will be held on Friday, 28 February from 09:00 – 12:00 noon at Hilti Asia IT Services.

Join us to get a better understanding of what to expect for the year. What impact will recent events have on trade, local markets, etc. What are the upcoming trends that you should make note of? What will shape the forecast for 2025?

Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Time: 09:00 – 12:00 hrs
Venue: Hilti Asia IT Services Sdn Bhd
Level 6, Brunsfield Oasis Tower 3, Oasis Square
Oasis Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Fees: Members – FoC / Non – Members: RM 50 per pax

*Please note:
– Seats are limited; Registrations are on a first come, first served basis.
– Priority will be given to MDBC members

Itinerary (Subject to Change):

09:00 – 09:30 hrs: Registration
09:30 – 09:40 hrs: Welcome by SMCC: Simon Fluck (Chairman) and Hilti Asia IT Services: Lee Wai Meng (Managing Director)
09:40 – 09:55 hrs: Perspective from Switzerland: Economic Outlook and Policy by Ralph A. Stamm (Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland)
09:55 – 10:40 hrs: 2025 Economic Outlook by Dr. Anthony Dass (Executive Director, MIER)
10:40 – 10:55 hrs: Q&A session
10:55 – 12:00 hrs: Coffee & Networking

SPEAKER

Dr. Anthony Dass (Executive Director, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER))Dr. Anthony Dass started his career as an Economist and was previously a Senior Economist at Bank Negara Malaysia from 1988 to 1997.  He has worked in various equity investment organizations and most recently, was the Chief Economist / Head of Research at Ambank from 2013 to 2023.  Dr. Dass has also served as a Special Officer, Economic Action Council – Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia (May 2020 – January 2023).  He focused on strategic issues and policies during the COVID – 19 Pandemic in relation to various economic and social policies, industries, and businesses.  He has worked extensively with various Ministries, Agencies, and Associations on reforms and structural issues.  Dr. Dass has a PhD in Economics from University Utara Malaysia (2018), Master’s in Economics & Finance University of Bristol, UK (1996), and was in the first batch to graduate from the International Islamic University Malaysia with a Bachelor’s in Economics (1987).

Please Note:

– Space is limited; registration is on a first come, first served basis;
– Registration priority will be given to MDBC members;

REGISTRATION

Please register online via the form below.
By clicking and registering online you acknowledge the event guidelines.

Please register no later than Tuesday, 25 February 2025 (12:00 hrs)