Farewell Dinner at the Malaysian Petroleum Club Concludes WEC Discovery Mission in Malaysia
The WEC Discovery Delegation to Malaysia concluded its inspiring journey with a prestigious farewell dinner on Friday, 9 May 2025, hosted at the exclusive Malaysian Petroleum Club (MPC) within the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers. The evening concluded an intensive programme of high-level engagements and cultural experiences across Malaysia.
The evening began with a private visit to the PETRONAS Skybridge. This architectural marvel offered guests panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline and a symbolic perspective on the bridges built throughout the delegation’s visit. A warm networking session followed this in the elegant surroundings of the Malaysian Petroleum Club, where discussions and reflections flowed freely among distinguished guests and WEC delegates.
Dinner was served in a setting befitting the occasion, surrounded by industry leaders, senior government officials, and esteemed academics. The Malaysian Petroleum Club, known for its refined ambience and membership of top-tier decision-makers, provided an ideal backdrop to celebrate the friendships and partnerships formed during the mission.
Among the many prestigious guests were:
- YBhg. Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat, Chairman, Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF)
- YBhg. Tan Sri Haji Abdullah Bin Haji Taib, Chairman, AHT (Norlan United) & Carriage Sdn Bhd
- Mr. Azizi Bin Mustafa, CEO, MIDF Berhad
- YBhg. Dato Haji Che Ghani Bin Che Ambak, Chairman, Permint Granite Sdn. Bhd
- Mr. Ahmad Solihin Bin Mohamed Yusoff, CEO, German-Malaysian Institute
- Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah, Editor, TNS Media
- Mr. Rian Maelzer, International Correspondent, CGTN
- Mr. Lee Eng Guan, Head of Partnership, Generali Insurance Malaysia
- Mr. Johari Pawanchik, General Manager, Permint Granite Sdn. Bhd
- Ms. Karen Fairclough-Ng, Executive Director, Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC)
- Mr. Sri Jaidnaran Munusamy, CEO, MDIS Malaysia International College
- Emeritus Prof. Dr. Azirah Binti Hashim, Department of English Language, Universiti Malaya
- Prof. Dr. Loo Chu Kiong, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Malaya
- Ms. Siti Haida Md Halid, Personal Assistant, Foreign Investment Division, MIDA
- Ms. Lew Yeng Zhi, Senior Assistant Director, Foreign Investment Division, MIDA
- Ms. Chrisendra Christopher, Foreign Investment Division, MIDA
As the evening drew to a close, Mr. Peter Nussbaum, Chairman of the World Economic Council, reflected on the delegation’s journey, stating:
“Malaysia has shown itself to be not only a nation of opportunity but one of true partnership. The doors opened to us and the warmth we received have left a lasting impression. This farewell dinner is not an end, but the beginning of deeper ties and shared ambitions.”
Echoing this sentiment, Mr. Bernhard Schutte, WEC Ambassador to Malaysia, Chapter Director for Southeast Asia, and Chairman of TAPiO Management Advisory, added:
“It is rare to see such alignment across government, academia, and business as we experienced here. Our delegation leaves enriched by what we have learned and deeply committed to returning the goodwill shown. We thank Malaysia for its trust and friendship.”
TAPiO Management Advisory expresses its sincere appreciation to all partners, hosts, and participants who contributed to making the WEC Discovery Mission a remarkable success. The farewell dinner served not only as a conclusion to this mission but also as a reminder of the strong bridges built between Malaysia and the global business community.
