x Executive Focus | Malaysia (HD)

Alvin Lee Swee Hee is the CEO of Pantai Holdings, a leading private healthcare provider in Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Pantai’s new hospital developments, the competitive advantages Malaysia has in the medical field, and the need for more specialist doctors.

Dato' Dr. Jacob Thomas is the President of The Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM), an association representing private hospitals and medical centers in Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the dynamics between the private and public healthcare sectors, the advantages of Malaysian healthcare relative to regional competitors, and the level of specialist care available in Malaysia.

Khong Yoon Loong is the Vice Chancellor of KDU University College (KDU), a private tertiary education institute in Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the dynamic between public and private universities, the advantages of Malaysian Higher education vis-à-vis its regional counterparts, and the importance of entrepreneurship in tertiary education.

Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin is the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the national university of Malaysia. She spoke with The Prospect Group about entrepreneurship and innovation, the dynamic between private and public universities in Malaysia, and the establishment of Malaysia as an educational hub.

Teo Chiang Liang is the Director of KBU International College (KBU), a private higher education institution established by the First Nationwide Group, owner and developer of the 1000 acre fully integrated township/commercial district of Bandar Utama. He spoke with The Prospect Group about current enrollment figures, KBU's partnerships in the UK, and the state of the education system in Malaysia.

Suresh Ponnudurai is the CEO of Malaysia Healthcare, a healthcare facilitator that provides medical, wellness, and holiday services for patients interested in Malaysia for their treatment needs. He spoke with The Prospect Group about Malaysia’s healthcare advantages vis-à-vis Thailand, technological innovations in the healthcare sector, and how Malaysia can remain competitive in medical tourism.

Prakash Chandran is the President and CEO of Siemens Malaysia, a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the energy, healthcare, industry and infrastructures & cities sectors. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the company’s initiatives within these four sectors, skills development, and Malaysia’s energy mix.

Arifin bin Zakaria is the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the major developments in the judicial system, the ongoing consultation with the government and its agencies, and the future prospects and opportunities available for legal professionals in Malaysia.

Jose Luis Rosello is the Spanish Ambassador to Oman. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the bilateral relations between Spain and Oman, the largest companies that are active in the Omani market, and the best opportunities for Spanish firms in Oman.

YABhg Tun Musa Hitam is the Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) and was Malaysia's 5th Deputy Prime Minister. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the goals for the 8th WIEF, taking place December 4-6, 2012 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Hans De Cuyper is the CEO of Etiqa, the insurance and takaful arm of Maybank Group. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the growth of the takaful industry, product and service offerings in the Malaysian market, and challenges facing the industry.

Mohamed Raslan Abdul Rahman is the Managing Partner for KPMG Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about competitiveness within the region, fostering innovation, and the growth Malaysia has experienced in many of its key economic sectors.

Charles Ireland is the Managing Director of Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB), the market leader in the Malaysian beer and stout industry. He spoke with The Prospect Group about GAB’s 2012 fiscal year results, future growth plans, and the M&A activity taking place in the global beer industry.

George Stewart LaBrooy is the CEO and Executive Director of Axis REIT Managers Berhad, a Shariah compliant REIT listed on the Bursa Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the performance of Axis- REIT since its listing, the future of Malaysian REITs (MREITs), and how the global financial crisis has affected Axis -REIT’s performance.

Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed is the CEO of Aberdeen Islamic Asset Management (Aberdeen), the first foreign fund manager to have been awarded a domestic asset management license in Malaysia. He spoke with The Prospect Group about the performance of Shariah funds versus conventional funds, the state of Malaysia’s capital markets, and the 2013 budget.