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BMThe Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), in collaboration with Tan Kah Kee Foundation Malaysia, successfully held the Tan Kah Kee Academy 10th Anniversary Symposium “Big Economic Challenges: Can We Survive It?” this afternoon, 20th September 2025 (Saturday), from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at the KLSCAH Kong Choi Exhibition Hall.
Mr. Ngan Teng Ye, President of KLSCAH, attended the symposium and delivered the welcome remarks on behalf of KLSCAH while Tan Kah Kee Foundation Malaysia was represented by Treasurer Mr. Pang Sar, who delivered a speech on behalf of the Foundation’s Chairman, Datuk Tan Yew Sing.
The symposium featured four distinguished panellists: YB Dato’ Seri Rafizi Ramli (Member of Parliament), Prof. Jomo Kwame Sundaram (Malaysian Economist), Prof. Wong Chin Yoong (Professor of Economics, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman), and Tony Pua Kiam Wee (Former Member of Parliament). Each of them offered their perspectives on the country’s economic challenges and future outlook, sparking much reflection among participants.
The symposium focused on the following themes:
1. Prof. Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Malaysian Current Economic Challenges under Trump 2.0
2. Tony Pua Kiam Wee
Fuel Subsidy Reform: Political Trust and Household Costs
3. Prof. Wong Chin Yoong
Macroeconomic Trade-offs: Budget Deficit, Inflation, and Household Income
4. YB Dato’ Seri Rafizi Ramli
SST Expansion and People’s Burden: How to Balance Revenue and Relief?
During the interactive Q&A session, members of the audience actively posed questions and engaged in lively exchanges with the speakers. The event drew an encouraging response, with over 150 people registering and attending.
KLSCAH extends our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their support and enthusiasm. With the government’s upcoming Budget announcement in October, this symposium proved both timely and meaningful. We hope it has provided valuable insights that help foster informed public discourse and greater awareness of the nation’s economic challenges.
