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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 at Prince Court Medical Centre

Posted on March 8, 2023July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In conjunction with the International Women’s Day 2023, the 30% Club Malaysia and Prince Court Medical Centre celebrated the event by hosting a series of talks presented by distinguished speakers and leading specialists.

The event featured an address by Ms. Cndy Choe, Chief Executive Officer of Prince Court Medical Centre, followed by Dato’ Ami Moris, Chair of 30% Club Malaysia and the day peaked with the Handover of Token of Appreciation and Photo Taking Session Ceremony.

Dr. Harjit Kaur, Consultant Breast & Endocrine Surgeon at Prince Court talked about on The Role of Breast Surgery in Women’s Health, followed by Dr Muhammad Azrif, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Prince Court who talked about Cancer Facts for Women.

Let’s take a moment to recognise the countless women in healthcare and every other industries around the world who have made and continue to make a difference every single day.

Embrace Equity: Deepening DEI Conversation #5

Posted on March 7, 2023July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

Recently the 30% Club Malaysia celebrated the International Women’s Day by organising a panel discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Conversation #5: Embrace Equity with speakers from Dutch Lady Milk Industries, Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance, Khazanah Nasional, and Maybank Investment Banking Group.

Here is the recording of Session 1 about the E in Equity with Dr. Kishore Ravuri Jia Yaw Kiu, moderated by Ami Moris and host Farah Jaafar.

Here is the recording of Session 2 of our DEI Conversation with Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir Hasnita Hashim moderated by Raj Kumar Paramanathan, and hosted by Farah Jaafar, on Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s DEI ambitions, and the leadership journey of Dr Hasnita, a nuclear physics PhD graduate from Oxford, and Chair of Maybank Investment Banking Group, on breaking the glass ceiling.

Mentees and Mentors Get Together for Tea

Posted on March 4, 2023July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

Recently the 30% Club Malaysia Board Mentoring organised a tea get-together with the mentees and mentors in Kuala Lumpur.

At the session the mentors – Renzo Viegas and Alan Hamzah Sendut shared their experiences and journey as board members in their respective companies. It was also a good platform for the eleven mentees to network, exchange information and share their know-hows and experiences between them.

Also present at the event was Dato’ Ami Moris, the chair of 30% Club Malaysia.
At the event, the key-takeaways’ that were shared were board-ready candidates with domain knowledge tend to have more focused skills than those with more general knowledge, board-ready candidates need to share their point of views and need not worry about speaking-up at the board. To have a well-functioning Board that works together, chemistry amongst the board members is critical.

The other pointers that were shared in the session were:
– Do your due intelligence
– Do your “homework” to understand matters

related to management rather than drilling down

on details at the board meetings
– Do know the differences between Executive and

Board roles
– Do update your CVs
– Do work with channels that increases your

visibility such as Institute of Corporate Directors

Malaysia (ICDM)

– Do build your network

Cyberview launches ESG framework and 5-year roadmap

Posted on February 23, 2023July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

Cyberview Sdn Bhd launched its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and 5-year roadmap yesterday. This is to align the organisation with the government’s agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

During the event, our very own Pauline Ho, Chief Operating Officer, PwC Malaysia and 30% Club Malaysia Steering Co Member – Board Mentoring was present to share the raison d’etre behind the 30% Club to guests and employees of Cyberview.

The 30% Club Malaysia remains true to its objectives to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) with a focus on gender balance on Boards and C-Suites. In addition, we encourage businesses to work together for change and sustainable progress.

Cyberview is a Corporate Advocate of 30% Club Malaysia since 2022. With the launch of its ESG network and in line with our objectives, we will work closely with Cyberview to advance DE&I initiatives within the organisation and in Cyberjaya.

An Afternoon Tea with 8th Cohort

Posted on December 5, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

As the saying goes, “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher”- Oprah Winfrey

Recently, on a sunny afternoon in Kuala Lumpur, mentees of the 8th Cohort of the Board Mentoring Scheme had the opportunity to connect with two established corporate board members namely Datin Teh Ija Jalil and Chye Neo Chong, as special guests over tea and scones.

The special guests shared views and experiences on both personal and professional basis.

The key messages to take away from Chye Neo are as follows:
1. Do your homework on the type of industry and

boards you wish to join.
2.Do enquire from others on the culture, level of

governance and the board members profiles.
3. Go in with the view that you are there to contribute

and to enjoy your boardroom experiences

The key messages to take away from Datin Teh Ija are as follows:
1. Always be prepared for meetings
2. Continuous learning is key in today’s changing

environment
3. Acquire new knowledge on Sustainability topics, for

instance
4. Respect all views and ensure views are minuted;

be it consenting or dissenting

“Overall, you want to achieve a collegiate atmosphere with a consensus view after a full debate that prioritises the company and key stakeholders’ interests.”

Finally, Norlela Baharudin MIA,FCPA Aust,ICDM,TEFL, the Board Mentoring Manager, as well as Tian Pouw TP Pun Steering Committee member, thanked the two guests for their endless support, being both past and future mentors to the 30% Club Malaysia Board Mentoring Scheme and for being part of this first of such event.

The mentees had not only benefited valuable networking but also shared learnings and career path growth as part of their Mentoring journey.

Climate Action Amplified: Harnessing the Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – DEI Conversation #4

Posted on October 28, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

The 30% Club Malaysia held its last DEI Conversation of the year entitled: Climate Action Powered by DEI. Here are the recordings.

Session 1: Harnessing the Power of DEI featuring the conversation between Rupal Kantaria, Partner at Oliver Wyman and Steering Committee member of 30% Club UK, and Ami Moris, Chair of 30% Club Malaysia.
Watch it here.

Session 2: Advancing Nature Based Solutions (NBS), on understanding how businesses can play a role in preserving green and community livelihoods while creating carbon credits as part of sustainability action. Featuring a conversation with foremost NBS experts in Asia, Prof Dr Koh Lian Pin of NUS and Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli of Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre.
Watch it here.

Session 3: Businesses are expected to do more i.e. tackling human rights issues and inequities. Check-out our feisty panelists as they discuss reimagining leadership.
Watch it here.

Getting on Board: DEI Conversation #3

Posted on October 27, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In early July, the 30% Club Malaysia held a panel discussion DEI Conversation #3: Getting on Board.

It is an event tailored specifically for all senior women leaders, aspiring, and new board directors.

In this highly inspiring session, SP Setia’s CHRO Nadiah Tan Abdullah, TPPun Advisory’s Founder/Advisory Tian Pouw TP Pun and Rohas’s INED Dr. Ir. Jey Ramasamy and 30% Club Malaysia’s Chair and MIBG’s CEO Ami Moris share personal insights and the realities of securing a board seat.

Watch here for the recording of DEI Conversation #3: Getting on Board.

Celebration of Cohort 7 and Welcoming of Cohort 8

Posted on September 2, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In early September the 30% Club Malaysia celebrated the Cohort 7 who completed the Board Mentoring Scheme.

About 17 mentees completed the nine month scheme successfully.

In early September the 30% Club Malaysia celebrated the Cohort 7 who completed the Board Mentoring Scheme.

About 17 mentees completed the nine month scheme successfully.

At the event the 30% Club Malaysia welcomed Cohort 8 of the 30% Club Malaysia’s Board Mentoring Scheme.

Gracing the event was Minister of Finance, YB Senator Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, where he also announced that Government Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) must have at least 30% women representation on their boards.

Check out the Q&A session with him.

DEI workshop for INED

Posted on July 20, 2022July 11, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

The 30% Club Malaysia and our corporate
advocate EY recently organised a two-hour Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Workshop for Independent Non-Executive Directors and senior leaders of public listed companies.

During the workshop participants discussed the business case for more balanced gender representation in boardrooms, the plan, challenges, action plan, and support needed to realise the DEI ambitions.

Some recommendations include having a diversity policy in the Board Charter, collecting data to drive
actions and decisions, and knowing where to source for board-ready women directors.

Driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: DEI Conversation #2

Posted on June 9, 2022July 12, 2023 by 30club-Malaysia

In early June, the 30% Club Malaysia’s Chair Ami Moris spoke to Dr. Ken Yeoh of Bursa Malaysia, Soraphol Tulayasathien of The Stock Exchange of Thailand; and Chin Loo Low of EDGE Certification on what it takes to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Key take outs:

1. Quotas and KPIs need to be augmented by

advocacy beyond just the boardroom;

these initiatives must also include top leadership.

2. Increased and specific disclosure requirements

by investors, regulators and policy makers to

expedite demographic representation.

3. Focus on equity is crucial given established

practices of unequal access to opportunities.

4. DEI is not a compliance exercise or a

mere reporting tool, rather a competitive

advantage.

5. There is ROI in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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