YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani

YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani is Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation and Commodities and Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, a seasoned leader with decades of experience in both public finance and corporate governance. He previously served as Finance Minister II from 2016 to 2018 and has held senior roles in industries spanning manufacturing, agriculture, and food services. A chartered accountant by training, Johari has also led key national bodies, including the Malaysia Economic Council and the Fiscal Policy Committee.

YBhg. Datuk Dr Ching Thoo A/L Kim

YBhg. Datuk Dr Ching Thoo A/L Kim is the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) of Malaysia. With over 29 years of service in the Administrative and Diplomatic Service, he has held key positions across various ministries, including the Ministry of Energy, Water and Communications, and the Ministry of Environment and Water. Dr Ching Thoo has been instrumental in advancing Malaysia’s climate policies, including the National Adaptation Plan and the National Decarbonisation Committee, and has represented Malaysia at international platforms such as COP29 and the Coral Triangle Initiative.

YB Dato’ Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib

YB Dato’ Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib is Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Economy, serving since December 2022. A seasoned parliamentarian representing Mukah since 2018, she previously served as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department overseeing Sabah and Sarawak Affairs (2020–2022). She has been instrumental in advocating for regional development, inclusive economic policies, and initiatives that support equitable growth, particularly for Sarawak and other underrepresented communities.

Isaac Lee

Isaac Lee is the Asia-Pacific Lead for Bloomberg’s Sustainable Finance Solutions, overseeing business development, market strategy, and client adoption of ESG and climate-related tools. Based in Singapore, he drives sustainable finance integration across Bloomberg’s platforms and contributes to industry consultations, including as a member of the MAS GFIT Taxonomy Working Group. With 17 years at Bloomberg, Isaac has held leadership roles across Asia and holds a B.Eng (Hons) from Nanyang Technological University.

Miquel Kishimoto Guardiola

Miquel Kishimoto Guardiola is a Sustainable Finance Associate at BloombergNEF based in Tokyo, focusing on sustainable finance research across the Asia Pacific, particularly policy developments and the financial sector’s decarbonization efforts. Previously, he supported Japan’s economic and energy clients as a sales representative for BloombergNEF. Miquel holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from the University of British Columbia and a Sustainability and Climate Risk certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

Nadia Humphreys

Nadia Humphreys is the Head of Sustainable Finance Data Solutions at Bloomberg LP, leading global efforts to enhance the use of high-quality ESG data in investment strategies. She serves as an observer on the European Commission’s Platform for Sustainable Finance and contributes to key international taskforces with MAS, ASFI, and ESMA. With prior roles at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, Nadia is also an advocate for women in FinTech and an active mentor in leadership programmes.

Nadia Azmi

Nadia Azmi is a bilingual event emcee, moderator, trainer, and seasoned media professional with over a decade of experience in communications. A law graduate turned broadcaster, she is a primetime news anchor for TV3’s Buletin Utama and Nightline, and hosts talk shows Helo Doktor and Women Talk. Beyond TV, she trains in public speaking and creates educational content, simplifying English for her social media audiences.

Victoria Ong

Ms Victoria Ong is an accomplished journalist, host, and producer with over 15 years of experience across international media and live events. Formerly with Channel NewsAsia, she excels in storytelling and content creation for diverse audiences. As a seasoned emcee and moderator, she has hosted conferences, award ceremonies, and large-scale events worldwide, working with clients across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and beyond.

Kavin Jay

Kavin Jay is a well-known comedian in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, recognized for his fast-paced humor and a “grumpy yet charming” stage presence. His comedy often includes “politically incorrect observations” and unique takes on life and relationships.

Rizal Van Geyzel

Rizal, a father of three, is a celebrated comedian performing across Asia and internationally. He co-hosts 22 shows with Douglas Lim at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and undertakes month-long tours at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Recently, he performed for 3,000 attendees at Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia in Singapore. Known for his bubbly and relatable humour, Rizal continues to captivate audiences and bring laughter to the masses.