FLUX Business Forum 2026: “Competing in an Uncertain Economy: The Cost of Rigidity”

Dear CanCham Malaysia Members,

The Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with FLUX Malaysia, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive business forum focused on navigating today’s increasingly uncertain economic landscape.

The session will feature a keynote address by Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, followed by an engaging panel discussion with prominent leaders from across the manufacturing, aviation, energy, academia, and business sectors. Discussions will centre around the theme “Competing in an Uncertain Economy: The Cost of Rigidity”, highlighting how organisations are adapting to rising operational costs, workforce challenges, and changing business models in Malaysia.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Jacob Lee Chor Kok, President, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM)
• Benyamin Ismail, General Manager, AirAsia X
• Dr Ong Kian Ming, Executive Director, RGE Malaysia
• Ir. Shazwan Khalid, Strategic Account Director, Siemens Energy
• Marc Appelt, Managing Director, MAN Malaysia
• Renato Lima de Oliveira, Associate Professor, Asia School of Business and MIT Sloan Affiliate [Moderator]

This closed-door forum is specially designed for C-level executives and senior decision-makers, bringing together approximately 80 to 120 industry leaders for high-level dialogue and networking opportunities.

Event details are as follows:

• Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
• Time: 9.00 AM
• Venue: Auditorium Azman Hashim, AICB Centre of Excellence, 10 Jalan Dato’ Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Participation is complimentary, with attendance limited to two representatives per company. Registration confirmations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here to register