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(ICDM) Subscribe Registration AboutVenue Programme Speakers Exhibition Sponsors & Partners Media International Directors Summit 2019 DOWNLOAD About IDS 2019 The inaugural ICDM International Directors Summit (IDS) is the first regional platform that will gather global corporate leaders and directors to network, collaborate, exchange insights and meet with the greatest minds in governance to take on the largest paper writing  issues facing the boardrooms of today. READ MORE #IDS2019: Closing Remarks by YBhg Tan Sri Tommy Thomas #IDS2019: Psychology of Trust #IDS2019: Keynote Address by YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng #IDS2019 Masterclass #6 Succession Planning: What Works, What Does Not #IDS2019: Masterclass #5 Cyer Vigilance: How Much Should We Know? #IDS2019: Masterclass #4 Striking a Star Board-Management Relationship #IDS2019: Masterclass #3 Trust + Reputation = Sustainable Business #IDS2019: Masterclass #2 Preventing the Next Scandal: Building a Culture of Vigilance #IDS2019: Masterclass #1 Turning Sustainability & Climate Crisis into Business Opportunity #IDS2019: Ethical Dilemmas in the Boardroom: What Keeps You Awake at Night? #IDS2019: The Part of Digital Disruption Every Boards Needs to Know #IDS2019: Scenario Simulations Concurrent B #IDS2019: Scenario Simulations Concurrent A #IDS2019: A New Paradigm: Towards ASEAN 4.0 #IDS2019: Opening Remarks by YBhg Datuk Syed Zaid Albar #IDS2019: Welcoming Remarks by YBhg Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar #IDS2019: Dato’ Seri Johan Raslan #IDS2019: The Importance of Trust in a Disruptive World #IDS2019: Anders Indset #IDS2019: Stéphane Garelli #IDS2019: Paul MooreConnect with Revolutionary Thinkers & Industry Leaders Build & restore trust strategically using insights from the greatest minds in governance View More Speakers YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng Minister of Finance of Malaysia YBhg Tan Sri Tommy Thomas Attorney General of Malaysia YBhg Datuk Syed Zaid Albar Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen Chairman of Bursa Malaysia Berhad Stéphane Garelli A world authority on competitiveness, Founder of IMD World Competitiveness Centre, Former Managing Director of World Economic Forum and a bestselling author from Switzerland Erik PM Vermeulen An Innovative Thinker from The Netherlands Paul Moore Whistleblower of Halifax Bank of Scotland from the United Kingdom Anders Indset Business Philosopher, Author & Public Speaker from Germany Ha Thu Thanh Chairman of Vietnam Institute of Directors × YB Tuan Lim Guan Eng PROFILE The Honourable Mr. Lim Guan Eng, Minister of Finance, Malaysia Mr. Lim Guan Eng is the Minister of Finance of Malaysia. He assumed the position on 21st May 2018 following the victory of the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) coalition in Malaysia’s 14th General Elections on 9th May 2018. Born in December 1960, Mr. Lim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accountacy from Monash University, Australia. He is married to Madam Betty Chew Gek Cheng, a former practising lawyer and former State assemblywoman in her own right. They have 4 children. He held a senior executive position in the banking industry prior to entering politics. Mr. Lim was elected as the Member of Parliament for Kota Melaka for three consecutive terms from 1986 until 1998. Political Post In 1990, he was appointed as the Socialist Youth Chairman of Democratic Action Party (DAP) and elected to the same position in 1992. He became the DAP’s Deputy Secretary-General in 1995 and was elected as the DAP’s Secretary General in 2004. Mr. Lim was re-elected as DAP’s Secretary General in 2008, and 2017, a position he holds until today. After the 12th General Elections in March 2008, he assumed Penang State’s top leadership as its Chief Minister, and following another victory in the 13th General Elections in May 2013 he was sworn in for a second term. Moving Penang forward In his time as the 4th Chief Minister of Penang from March 2008- May 2018, Mr. Lim put clean leadership and good governance at the core of his administration. Based on the principle of Competency, Accountability and Transparency (CAT). Penang has managed to reverse the gradual decline of the State and is now the leading state in Malaysia. Under Mr. Lim’s leadership of not only doing things right but doing the right thing, Penang’s success stories grew across the board. From the economic perspective, the Penang State Government through strong emphasis on CAT, was able to achieve surpluses every year since 2008, reduced state debt by 95% and increased state assets by more than 100%. As the industrial state of Malaysia worth more than 95% in manufacturing and services, Penang recorded the highest FDI despite no assistance from the Federal Government. Penang also became the No. 1 state in Malaysia in attracting investments and FDI in 2010 and 2011 as well as becoming the first state in Malaysian history to wipe out poverty in 2013. In its quest to be the first green state in Malaysia, the State Government is the first in Malaysia to launch green initiatives such as ‘no free plastic bags’ at supermarkets and banning of polystyrene boxes. The Penang State Government is tremendously proud to have George Town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Against the setting of Penang’s rich historical tapestry, the State is now a focal point for creative energy and artistic talents. The State is fast becoming a dynamic cultural capital with progressive advances in art, heritage and music. Penang may have derived its roots from colonial days but today, the State breathes modernity in every facet of life. A combination of sustainable development, vibrant cultural and arts landscape, valued heritage, clean environment and healthy lifestyle gives Penang a renewed vigour to be the city everyone wants to live in. Penang welcomes everyone and prepares to win the future by investing in people, especially in fixing up the fiscal position of RM1 trillion debt caused by 1MDB scandal and freeing Malaysia from corruption and Malaysia’s image as a global kleptocracy. Moving to Putrajaya Since assuming the position of the Minister of Finance of Malaysia in May 2018, Mr Lim has set about applying his vast experience in governance and economic management at the federal level in Putrajaya. Close Save changes ! × YBhg Tan Sri Tommy Thomas Tommy Thomas was educated at the University of Manchester and the London School of Economics. He is a Barrister (Middle Temple). He was called to the Malaysian Bar in 1976, and was in active and continuous practice until his appointment as the Attorney General of Malaysia on 4 th June 2018. As a barrister of more than 40 years standing, Thomas had the privilege of appearing as counsel in landmark cases in various branches of the law in all the courts of Malaysia, including the Privy Council in London, which was Malaysia’s highest court until 1985. Thomas has more than 150 reported cases and hundreds of unreported cases. In the corporate field, he appeared in Company, Liquidation, Receivership and Insolvency matters. In the commercial sphere, he acted in Banking, Contract, Intellectual Property, Sale of Goods, Wills, Trusts and Land Law cases. Thomas appeared in complex litigation involving bonds and other sophisticated financial instruments. In Public Law, Thomas specialised in constitutional and administrative law cases. He was also very active in statutory interpretation disputes ranging from petroleum, asset management, securities law and local government. Thomas acted in ground-breaking high profile litigation involving two State Governments in relation to their off shore oil and gas claims, and also acted for two other State Governments in constitutional and judicial review disputes. He has represented regulatory authorities as lead counsel in their complicated civil litigation matters at the apex court. Thomas was regularly consulted by other law firms and appointed senior counsel in their litigation. He often appeared as lead counsel...