REFLECTIONS PART II

Many top leaders from Malaysia and even Singapore have addressed some HBSACM events since the Club’s inception. Here are some of their quotable quotes. This book also features 10 of the Club’s past presidents, whose zeal and determination have made the Club what it is today. They talk about the Club’s successes and challenges and the way forward.

Abdullah (L) with HBSACM President 1987/88 Gen (R) Tan Sri Dato’ Zain Hashim in Kuala Lumpur.

Lee (L) with HBSACM President 1987/88 Gen (R) Tan Sri Dato’ Zain Hashim in Kuala Lumpur.

“Good corporate governance must be pursued doggedly. Doing business in Malaysia must increasingly adhere to a transparent, rules-based system. There is now little or no tolerance for cosy collusion and bamboo networks.”

TUN ABDULLAH AHMAD BADAWI, Deputy Prime Minister representing the Prime Minister, in his speech at a HBSACM/Amchem dinner on May 23, 2001.

“To Singapore, there is no question that taking our relations with Malaysia as a whole, the pluses far outweigh the minuses. Our is not a zero-sum game, but a game of synergy, in which by cooperating both sides can win.” LEE HSIEN LOONG, Singapore Prime Minister, then Trade and Industry Minister, in his speech at HBSACM dinner talk on July 20, 1988 in Kuala Lumpur.

Najib (M) presents 1998 SMDP certificate during the graduation dinner at a hotel in Genting Highlands.

Anwar (R) accompanied by HBSACM President 1993/94 Tan Sri Dato’ Alwi Jantan.

“The advent of IR 4.0 calls for a paradigm shift which means less business regulation in order to spur entrepreneurship. Building a vast network designed to nurture entrepreneurs – the so-called ecosystem – requires more than financial support and office space. It also entails a commitment to developing a culture that encourages young people to challenge themselves and a networking within and beyond the Malaysian shores. Harvard Business School, through its programs in the U.S., or via its Malaysian alumni club, should continue to help young and bright Malaysians pursue their dreams and excel in the corporate scene or as successful entrepreneurs.” DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN RAZAK, former prime minister of Malaysia “We will do everything to promote growth. With growth, we can embark on policies to realise distributive justice. Growth without distribution is unjust; but distribution without growth can only mean one thing: the distribution of poverty.” DATUK SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM, then Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, in a speech at a HBSACM dinner in Kuala Lumpur on October 18, 1994