Malaysia’s ascension into the ranks of industrialized economies is among the most spectacular in the world. Nonetheless, it faces significant political, social, and economic obstacles as it attempts to reach higher levels of development. This forum brings together renowned scholars of and public figures from Malaysia to examine the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the country.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Dr Sandra S. Tai, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthodontics in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry.
11.00am – 1.00pm – SEMINAR
DR CHARLES HIRSCHMAN
Boeing International Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs
University of Washington
DR EDMUND TERENCE GOMEZ
Professor of Political Economy
Faculty of Economics and Administration, Universiti Malaya
Visiting Professor, University of California-San Diego
THE HON HANNAH TSEOW-SUAN YEOH
Speaker, Selangor State Legislative Assembly
Selangor State Assemblywoman for Subang Jaya Constituency
1.00pm – 2.00pm – LUNCH
2.00pm – 3.30pm – ROUNDTABLE
Moderated by Dr Kai Ostwald, UBC CSEAR Co-Director
DR CHARLES HIRSCHMAN
DR EDMUND TERENCE GOMEZ
MR YUEN-PAU WOO
Distinguished East Asia Fellow and former President
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Senior Fellow, UBC Institute of Asian Research
THE HON HANNAH TSEOW-SUAN YEOH
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