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The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Women leading the charge toward a digital, sustainable and inclusive future
KSI deputy chairman Datuk Seri Iqbal Rawther presenting a memento to Nurul Izzah, in the presence of (from left) KSI executive vice chairman Datuk Seri Dr Vaseehar Hassan Abdul Razack, Yeoh, Rusmini and Halimah at the Luncheon of 2025 WWEBS. KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 World Women Economic and Business Summit (WWEBS) convened over 200 distinguished participants including policymakers, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and changemakers from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond at the Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Held under the theme 'Transforming Tomorrow: Women Leading in a Digital, Sustainable and Inclusive Future,' the summit celebrated women's leadership in driving inclusive, sustainable and digitally empowered progress. Now in its fourth edition since its launch in 2022, WWEBS has firmly established itself as the premier platform in the region dedicated to advancing women's roles in economic and business leadership. The 2025 summit featured a dynamic mix of plenary discussions, interactive workshops, a fireside chat with women ambassadors and leaders and a special awards ceremony honouring outstanding women in business. The summit opened with welcoming remarks from WWEBS organising committee chair Datuk Halimah Mohd Said, followed by virtual addresses from United Nations under-secretary-general and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) executive secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Thailand Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Dr Lalivan Karnchanachari. Both underscored the critical role of women in steering sustainable development and inclusive innovation. A series of high-impact plenary sessions examined women's influence in some of the most pressing global domains. These included: • AI and Digital Leadership, featuring voices such as Dr H.C. Cristina Amor Maclang and Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, which explored how women are shaping the future of technology and responsible digital governance. • Climate Action and the Green Economy, spotlighting the leadership of women in ESG, green business models and renewable energy. • Global Health Security and Crisis Leadership, where speakers like Datuk Zunaidah Idris and Dr Revati Phalkey discussed women's critical roles in responding to global disruptions while maintaining economic resilience. In addition, an interactive session titled 'The Power of Arts in Business', led by Brian Cracknell, encouraged participants to think boldly and creatively about women's leadership across sectors. The afternoon Fireside Chat brought together Nineta Barbulescu, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed and Chong Chye Neo, offering powerful reflections on diplomacy, business innovation and inclusive policy-making. Moderated by Josephine Romero, the session highlighted the importance of international collaboration and gender-responsive economic ecosystems. A key highlight of the summit was the presentation of the Women Excellence Awards, recognising trailblazing women who have made outstanding contributions to business, entrepreneurship and community development. During the keynote session, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri delivered an inspiring address titled 'Transforming Tomorrow: The Power of Women's Leadership', reaffirming the government's commitment to advancing gender parity in leadership and entrepreneurship. Earlier, Education Ministry deputy director-general (policy and curriculum sector) Dr Rusmini Ku Ahmad, representing the Education Minister, delivered a special luncheon address highlighting the importance of educational pathways for women's economic empowerment. The second address was delivered by PKR deputy president and former special advisor to the Finance Minister Nurul Izzah Anwar, who shared valuable insights on empowering women in the national development agenda. 'This summit is not just a gathering. It is a movement. A movement to amplify women's voices, celebrate their leadership and reimagine a world where innovation, sustainability and inclusivity are driven by the vision of women leaders. 'We must invest more in education, mentorship and opportunities for women across all sectors to ensure that the future we build is fairer, greener and digitally empowered.' said KSI president Tan Sri Michael Yeoh.
Business Journals
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Navigating leadership: A Compass Fireside Chat with Ross Perot Jr. and retired Adm. Patrick M. Walsh
The Compass School of Texas concluded its 2024-2025 Fireside Chat season with a panel on navigating leadership, featuring Ross Perot Jr., and Adm. Patrick M. Walsh. Attendees gathered at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to hear from Perot, the chairman of The Perot Companies and Hillwood; and Walsh, the president of Cristo Rey Dallas and retired U.S. Navy four-star admiral. Opening remarks were given by Linda Silver, Ed.D., the Eugene McDermott CEO of the Perot Museum. 'Our mission to inspire minds through nature and science complements the work of The Compass School, so perfectly,' said Silver. The discussion was moderated by Peter Brundage, senior managing director at Evercore, who posed questions for the audience to gain insight into becoming, creating and employing great leaders. It all starts with education and giving. Walsh attributed early success to his years at Jesuit, afforded to him by generous individuals through scholarship funds, while Perot recognized the programming at The St. Mark's School of Texas from the parent perspective and training taught in the Boy Scouts of America. In looking at the next generation, Perot emphasized the demand for more academic institutions in Dallas to hone the skills desired for great leaders. 'You've got incredible young men and women that need phenomenal education. Compass is needed. It's going to continue to add to the growth of the region,' he said. expand Compass opened in 2023 and has grown from 43 students to 102 students, pre-K through fourth grade, with plans to expand to eighth grade. Through intentional partnerships, the school offers students opportunities to dive into real-world skills, like financial literacy, sustainability and public speaking. Compass enhances its education through cross-curricular learning, integrating STEM, daily Spanish, art, music and a signature Farm-to-Table program with its core classes. The curriculum combines a rigorous academic approach with hands-on experiences that aim to shape children into compassionate students, global ambassadors, critical thinkers and confident leaders. The conversation included many common themes on true leadership with a strong focus on integrity and altruism. When dissecting the qualities of accomplished leaders, Walsh said, 'There's an element of capacity that is just never exceeded. True leaders always find capacity.' Upon reflection of his own involvement in emergency response in Japan after the 2011 tsunami, Walsh realized it is not always about having the loudest voice or the best ideas. 'Part of building an organization is just showing people how much you care,' he said. This sentiment was shared by Perot, who stressed living by these principles in his own company, noting this mindset is why many employees on his leadership team have been with their company for more than 30 years. 'Somebody gets sick, we're going to find the best doctors, and we don't care what it costs. When you take care of people that way, you've got partners for life. The type of people that are attracted to our companies; they want that high achievement.' expand Perot's main takeaway for the night was that 'It's about others and it's about giving and about taking care of people. It's about making your city, your state, your country and the world a better place to live.' His insight speaks volumes to the spirit of generosity embedded in the business community of Dallas. It is the same mentality that sparked a sense of stewardship in the Compass School of Texas founding team when developing the Fireside Chat series. Frances Mitchell, co-founder of The Compass School of Texas, said, 'Having these remarkable leaders share their time and wisdom is truly invaluable. Hosting the Fireside Chat series allows Compass to share inspiring knowledge and partner with the community beyond our campus.' Each event is open to the public and designed to extend the learning experience by providing expert knowledge on core values instilled in the Compass students — community, family, leadership, purpose and resilience.
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Sinar Daily
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
[FIRESIDE CHAT] Norman KRU Talks GenKRU Success, Music Royalties and the Growth of Local Music
24 May 2025 05:00pm In this exclusive Fireside Chat, Norman KRU – legendary producer, singer, and songwriter – gets candid about the massive success of the GenKRU concert and reflects on the evolution of Malaysia's music scene. From nostalgic comebacks to today's industry challenges, Norman doesn't hold back. He shares his honest thoughts on the music royalty issues in Malaysia, the ongoing struggles faced by local artistes, and what it really takes to build a thriving and sustainable Malaysian music industry. Don't miss this powerful conversation! Watch the full Fireside Chat now on all Sinar Daily social media platforms. #NormanKRU #GenKRU #FiresideChat #MusicIndustryMY #SupportLocalMusic #SinarDaily #MusicRoyalty #MalaysianMusicScene #BehindTheMusic More Like This
Sinar Daily
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
[FIRESIDE CHAT] Alif Satar on Faith, Family and the Power of Influence
30 May 2025 01:05pm What does it mean to live a life that matters? Not just for yourself, but for the people you love and the world you influence? In this Fireside Chat, Alif Satar opens up about the values that guide him beyond the stage. From raising children with strong morals to financially planning for the next generation, Alif speaks candidly about the kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind. He also shares the weight of being a public figure, and how he's learning to use his platform to spread kindness, faith, and purpose in this world. #alifsatar #legacy #family #financialplanning #gengsubuhmacamjumaat #sinardaily
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Is PlayStation 6 Under Production? Sony Teases Next-Gen Plans
Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 6 (PS6) is "top of mind" of developers as the company plans its new console offering. During a June 13 Fireside Chat, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO and president Hideaki Nishino dropped the hint, making it the first time that the company admitted to PS5's successor. While PS5 was launched five years ago, Sony launched PS5 Pro in November last year with moderate improvements to gameplay. "Our console business has evolved into a multi-faceted platform, and we now have a large ecosystem of highly engaged players across both the PS5 and PS4 generations, so naturally therefore, there's a huge interest in our next generation console strategy," Mr Nishino said, as per IGN. "While we cannot share further details at this stage, the future of the platform is top of mind. We are committed to exploring a new and enhanced way for players to engage with our content and our services," he added. As for the future of gaming, particularly cloud gaming, Mr Nishino reaffirmed the importance of PlayStation consoles. "The business model for cloud gaming must be sustainable for the longer-term gross. Cloud gaming is progressing well from a technical standpoint, we have demonstrated with these offerings, but end-to-end network stability is not in our control. And the higher cost per playtime compared to the traditional console model remains a challenge," said Mr Nishino. "Cloud gaming is increasingly providing additional options for players to access content, but our belief is that the majority of players continue to want to experience gaming through local execution without dependency on local network conditions. And PS5 and PS5 Pro have validated this thesis, I believe." Social media reacts Reacting to the news of a potential PS6 in the works, social media users were divided, with some saying Sony had not provided enough PS5 exclusive games, while others said the console was still new. "PS5 has been out for less than 5 years, and now they wanna drop PS6???" said one user while another added: "PS5 has barely had any great PS5 ONLY games. It's been a remaster machine." A third commented: "Sony should seriously focus on bringing as many single-player titles as possible with PS6. No more remasters or live-service."
