World Economic Forum on ASEAN: Welcome message

THIS year, the World Economic Forum on ASEAN will be celebrating 25 years of shaping South-East Asia's regional agenda.

Malaysia leads conversations on (Association of South-East Asian Nations) ASEAN Economic Integration at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2016.

This is an assembly of regional and global leaders to foster collaboration and to catalyse action. A meeting of minds from government, as well as representatives from academia, industry and civil society to address regional challenges.

Themed "Shaping the ASEAN agenda for Inclusion and Growth", this year's event will be held at Shangri-La Hotel this June 1 and 2.

Below is the welcome message from International Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.