AGENDA

8:00am – 9:00am

Registration / Breakfast  
Doors close at 08:55am 

9:00am – 9:25am

Opening Ceremony of The Hasanah Forum 

  • Cultural performance
  • Welcome Address by Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof, Chairman, Yayasan Hasanah  

9:30am – 10:00am

Keynote Address by Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand & Former Administrator of UN Development Programme

10:05am – 11:05am

Core Session 

People and Institutions: Catalysing Systems Change through Bold Collaborations

  • Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican, Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance
  • Dr. Ririn Salwa Purnamasari, Senior Economist, The World Bank
  • Ng Boon Heong, Chief Executive Officer, Temasek Foundation
  • Suryani Senja Alias, Managing Director, CULT

Moderated by:

  • Melisa Melina Idris, Assistant Vice President & Senior Editor, Astro AWANI

11:05am – 11:25am

Morning Break

11.30am – 11:45am

Opening Address of The Hasanah Forum by YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II

11:50am – 12:05pm

Special Remarks

Making Evidence Count by Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)

12:05pm – 12:55pm

Special Session

Measuring What Matters: Valuing Evidence in Policymaking

  • Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal, Global Executive Director, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL)
  • Puan Nurul Izzah, Executive Chairperson, Polity


Moderated by:

  • Dr. Melati Nungsari, Associate Professor of Economics and Deputy CEO, Asia School of Business

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch Break

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Social Champions Spotlight

Catalysing Change in our Communities

  • Lara Ariffin, Co-Founder and President of RIMAU, Conservationist & Award-Winning Documentary Producer & Shakri bin Wahab, Team Leader, AP Korbu Patrolling Team, RIMAU
  • Dr. Louisa Shobhini Ponnampalam, Co-Founder and Executive Director, MareCet Research Organisation
  • Alina Amir, CEO & Co-Founder, Arus Academy
  • Makoto Wada, Program Director, Disability Inclusion Team, The Nippon Foundation & Adhura Husna Farouk Izwan, Senior Economist cum Partnership Executive, Serunai Commerce Sdn. Bhd.

3:05pm – 4:05pm

Core Session

People and Society: Inspiring Trust in Participatory Development Approaches

  • Anne B. Lasimbang, Founder & Executive Director, PACOS Trust
  • Antonio “Tony” G. Lambino II, President, Ayala Foundation, Inc.
  • Neelam Chhiber, Co-founder and Managing Trustee, Industree Foundation


Moderated by:

  • Jason Wee, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Architects of Diversity

4:10pm – 4:30pm

Afternoon Break

4:30pm – 5:15pm

Special Session

Scaling Social Enterprise: Laying the Groundwork for Social Finance

  • Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Mohd Azmi Omar, President & CEO, INCEIF University
  • Sooinn Lee, Co-Founder and CEO, Enuma Inc.
  • Yoshi Tabuchi, Co-founder, Zebras and Company Inc.; Co-lead, Tokyo Zebras Unite; Community Activator, East Asia Cartier Women’s Initiative; Adjunct Professor, Shizenkan University; Advisor, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Japan)


Moderated by:

  • Maxime Cheng, Lead of Insights & Innovations, Roots of Impact

5:15pm – 5:45pm

Special Session

From Roots to Resilience: Community-led Conservation Through Public-Private Partnerships

  • Prof. Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, Founding Director, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health
  • Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, Chairman, WWF Malaysia and MySDG Foundation


Moderated by:

  • Ili Nadiah Dzulfakar, Programme Director, Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY)

END OF DAY 1 

5:45pm – 7:30pm

Networking: Impact Matchmaking

Cultural Showcase at Impact Marketplace

THF 2025 - Day 1

14/8/2025

The Hasanah Forum 2025 begins with powerful voices and purposeful conversations. From a keynote address by national leaders to thoughtful sessions on sustainability, education, and social trust, Day 1 sets the tone for meaningful dialogue and action.

Throughout the day, you’ll hear from changemakers in fireside chats, dive into core discussions, and discover fresh perspectives in spotlight sessions. As the sun sets, join us for speed networking and a cultural showcase at the Impact Marketplace.

Let’s Talk Impact

Don’t miss your chance to connect, contribute, and catalyse change at The Hasanah Forum 2025.

Speed Networking at the Hasanah Forum is your chance to make meaningful connections—fast. Engage in focused, timed conversations with fellow changemakers,collaborators, and thought leaders across sectors, and spark opportunities that couldshape your next big initiative

Kelingkan

Kelingkan is a delicate traditional Malay embroidery technique that uses fine metallic threads to create shimmering floral and geometric motifs, often on shawls or veils worn during weddings and special occasions. With roots in Melaka and Penang, Kelingkan reflects the finesse and grace of Malay craftsmanship. As part of its mission to preserve Malaysia’s intangible cultural heritage, Yayasan Hasanah is working with artisans and cultural groups to revive this fading art form. Join our workshop to learn the intricate technique of Kelingkan and be part of preserving a piece of our cultural legacy!

Telepuk

Telepuk is a stunning traditional Malay textile art that features intricate gold leaf or metallic motifs pressed onto fabric, once reserved for royalty and special ceremonies. This craft embodies the richness of our cultural heritage. Through its cultural preservation efforts, Yayasan Hasanah is bringing Telepuk back to life, supporting local artisans and ensuring the technique is passed down to future generations. Join our workshop and experience the beauty of Telepuk firsthand. Discover the skill, history, and artistry behind this timeless tradition!