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The 3rd Annual National Energy Efficiency Conference


Join us at the 3rd Annual National Conference on Energy Efficiency, where Malaysia’s path to a low‑carbon future takes center stage. With the theme “Energy Efficiency First: Regional Action for Climate Leadership”, this year’s gathering will showcase bold ideas, proven solutions, and collaborative strategies that position energy efficiency as the cornerstone of sustainable growth.

Across industries, the focus is shifting from why energy efficiency matters to how it can be accelerated. From the transformative role of artificial intelligence to the implementation challenges and opportunities brought by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA), the conference will spark conversations that bridge innovation, policy, and practice.

This is your opportunity to connect with leading voices from government, business, and academia, and to be part of shaping Malaysia’s leadership in regional climate action. Register today and join a community committed to driving meaningful change for both the economy and the environment.


Tentative Agenda:

Thursday
16 October

 

TimeProgramme agenda

1:30 – 2.00 pm

Registration and coffee/tea

2.00 – 2.10 pm

Opening and welcome Address

By Puan Shareen Shariza Binti Dato’ Abdul Ghani

Chairperson of the Board

Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

2:10 – 2:30 pm

Keynote Address 

Driving Regional Impact: Malaysia’s EECA and the Energy Efficiency Agenda

By Puan Siti Safinah Salleh

Chief Executive Officer, Energy Commission

2:30 – 2:50 pm

Sector Spotlight

Halal Industry in Transition: Leading the ESG Imperative

By Encik Hanisofian Alias

Chief Industry Development Officer, Halal Development Corporation

2:50 – 3:30 pm

Leadership Roundtable

Energy Efficiency in the Age of AI

 

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in daily life, its energy demands pose a growing climate challenge. This roundtable explores how Malaysia can harness AI not just as a driver of innovation, but as a catalyst for accelerating energy efficiency progress across industries. Leaders will discuss strategies, technologies, and policy pathways to ensure AI supports Malaysia’s climate goals.


Panelist: 


Dr. Chua Wen-Shyan

Head of Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre


Michael Leong, 

FMM Energy and Utilities Management Committee, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM)


Andrew Chan,

Executive Director, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association


Phang Oy Cheng, 

Executive Director – Head of Sustainability, KPMG Malaysia


Moderator:

Eizaz Azhar

Director of Growth & Strategy, Asia School of Business


3:30 – 4:10 pm

Roundtable 2

Driving Industrial Growth with EECA: Challenges, Innovations, and Strategic Pathways

The session brings together key stakeholders to examine realities on the ground and challenges industries face in complying with EECA, while uncovering strategic opportunities for innovation and collaboration.


Panelist:

Khalid Shaikh, 

General Manager, Atlas Copco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd


R Narayanan, 

Senior VP and Head of Motion Business, Asia, ABB


Desmond Tay Yang Jiun, 

Senior Manager (HOD), VRV & Project Sales, Daikin Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd


Kelvin Chong, 

Managing Director, Schaeffler Malaysia


Naqeeb bin Yusof, 

Head of Service & Engineering, SKF Malaysia Sdn Bhd


Moderator:

Dr. Chua Wen-Shyan

Head of Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0, Selangor Human Resource Development Centre

4:10 – 4:30 pm

Closing address

H.E. Niklas Wiberg

Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Recognition of Energy Efficiency Champions, exchange of Memorandum of Understanding and group photo 


5 EE champions will be recognised for enhancing energy efficiency in their daily operations.


SKF Malaysia joins the National Energy Efficiency Collaboration to advance innovation and foster cross-industry knowledge sharing in support of Malaysia’s energy efficiency goals

5:00 – 5:30 pm

Refreshment and networking / End



Admission is free. 

Dress code: Business Casual


For enquiries, please contact:

Steve Chai, steve.chai@business-sweden.se

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Hall 6B, level 1, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur

MGTC and Business Sweden, in cooperation with ABB, Atlas Copco, Daikin, Schaeffler and SKF.

steve.chai@business-sweden.se

https://www.igem.my/