Selangor International Care Summit

Event Schedule

Thursday

09 Oct

Friday

10 Oct

Saturday

11 Oct

Thursday, October 9th

8:30 AM – 9:10 AM

Registration

9:10 AM – 10:20 AM

Welcoming Remark, Opening Remarks, Officiation Speech

Puan Siti Faridah Abdul Samad (Chief Executive Officer, Wanita Berdaya Selangor), Hj. Mohamad Zahri Hj. Samingon (Mayor Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ)), YB Anfaal Saari (Chairperson of Standing Committee on Care Economy)

10:20 AM – 11:15 AM

Dialogue Session with YB Anfaal Saari - "Caring for the One Who Care: A Policy Vision for Selangor"

YB Anfaal Saari (Chairperson of Standing Committee on Care Economy), Moderator: Masturah, Pejabat EXCO

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

Panel 1: Caregiving Stories - "Everyday Superheroes: Real Voices from the Frontlines Featuring Hearfelt Stories"

Puan Hajah Mahanom (President, Persatuan Taska, Tadika dan Pusat Negeri Selangor), Prof. Dr Hasnah Toran (Majlis Penasihat Anak Istimewa Selangor), Cik Nur Akmal Sharizal (Care Service Employee (NVC Group)), Moderator - Rusni Tajari (Wanita Berdaya Selangor)

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Fireside Chat: Mental & Emotional Strength - "Caring for Yourself While You Care for Others"

En Izhar Moslim (President, PDK Damansara Damia), Lily Fu (Founder of Seniors Aloud), Puan Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki (Managing Director, Yayasan Hasanah), Banu Reka Michael (Project Consultant, Aman Seterra), Moderator - Dr. Sangeeta Kaur (Healthy Ageing Association)

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Panel 2: Support & Solution - "We See You: State, NGO and Digital Tools for Caregivers"

Rashidi Yahaya (Seterra Group), Nurul Ezzati bt Mohd Nasir (Founder , Teman), YB Danial Al-Rashid Haron (Chairperson, Selangor Disability Council), Terry Saw (Child Protection Officer, UNICEF, Malaysia), Moderator - Kamarul Hisham Yeop (CEO, YANIS)

12:45 PM

Networking Lunch

No event on this date

Friday, October 10th

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM

Registration and Networking Breakfast. Attendees arrive, collect badges, and network over breakfast.

9:10 AM - 9:15 AM

Arrival of

YB Puan Anfaal Saari (Selangor State Executive Councillor of Family and Women Empowerment, Welfare and Care Economy)

9:15 AM - 9:20 AM

Arrival of

YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari , YAB Menteri Besar Selangor

9:20 AM - 9:25 AM

State Anthem of Selangor and National Anthem

9:25 AM - 9:30 AM

Doa Recital

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Cultural Performance by Tourism Selangor

9:40 AM – 9:55 AM

Welcome Remarks
Topic: The Importance of the Care Economy in Regional Development

YB Puan Anfaal Saari (Selangor State Executive Councillor of Family and Women Empowerment, Welfare and Care Economy)

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

SICS 2025 Video Montage

10:10 AM – 10:20 AM

Opening Keynote & Officiate Ceremony
Topic: A People-First Agenda: Making Care Accessible, Affordable & High-Quality for All": A People-First Agenda: Making Care Accessible, Affordable & High-Quality for All

YAB Dato' Seri Amirudin Bin Shari (Chief Minister of Selangor)

10.20 AM - 10.35 AM

MOU folder exchange

WBS & UNIUNI Korea, UNIUNI & Hayat Tech

10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Tea Break

10:50 AM – 11:30 AM

Care Showcase (1)
Topic: Innovative Care Models

Martin Yap (Co-Founder & CEO Care Concierge) Nadira Yusoff (Founder & CEO Kiddocare), Dr. Meng Hui Lim (Founder & CEO SmartPeep), Priya Anant (Chief Customer Officer Life Circle Health Services)

11:30 AM – 12:10 PM

INSIGHTS EXCHANGE 1 (Panel Discussion)
Topic: Unlocking the Potential of the Care Economy in Southeast Asia
Focus: Regional growth trends, workforce dynamics, and key areas for innovation.

Panelists: YB Puan Anfaal Saari (Selangor State Executive Councillor of Family and Women Empowerment, Welfare and Care Economy), Dr. Matthew Dornan (The World Bank), Prof. Chris Maylea (La Trobe University, Australia), Moderator: Sheahnee Iman Lee

12:15 PM – 12:55 PM

INSIGHTS EXCHANGE 2
Topic: The Role of Technology and Innovation in Solving Care Economy Issues Focus: Discussion on AI, IoT, and digital platforms revolutionizing care delivery.

Panelists: Susan Nio (LoveCare), Katja Friedwel (UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific), Masaki Ishibashi (Toy8), Moderator - Sheahnee Iman Lee

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Lunch Break & Friday Prayers

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

- Mini Case Presentations (15 mins)
- Panel Discussion (30 mins)
- Interactive Brainstorming (30 mins)

TRACK A

Breakout Sessions: The Care-Economics of ECCE: Investing Today for a Stronger Nation Tomorrow

Persatuan Pengasuhan Dan Perkembangan Awal Kanak-Kanak Berdaftar Malaysia (PPBM)

TRACK B

Breakout Sessions: Caring Cities Initiatives

UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator

TRACK C

Designing Family-Friendly Workplaces: Holistic Strategies for Employee Well-being and Productivity

Parents At Work, Kiddocare, UNICEF Malaysia

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Afternoon Tea Break

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Selangor International Care Summit 2025 Special

Title: “We Are Caregivers”

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Hot Seat. Session Title: Catalyzing Investment in Selangor’s Care Economy: Vision, Policy, and Pathways

Moderator - Tehmina Kasooji (Independent Broadcast Journalist), YB Tuan Ng Sze Han (Selangor State Government Official)
Session Format:

30-minute rapid-fire Q&A session with tough, unfiltered questions from moderators and the audience.
Audience Participation: Real-time polls, audience questions submitted in advance, or live challenges for the speaker to respond to.
Key Focus Areas: Care policies, investment, corporate responsibility, innovation in care delivery, economic impact of caregiving, and public-private collaboration.

This session will deliver a high-energy, insightful discussion, providing real-world solutions and bold perspectives on the future of the care economy.

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Closing Panel:
Topic: Investing in the Future of Care – Why and How

Moderator - Renuka Sena (Scale Up Malaysia), YB Puan Anfaal Saari (Selangor State Executive Councillor of Family and Women Empowerment, Welfare and Care Economy), Puan Wan Najwa, Vice President, CEO's Office (KWAP), Navvin Kumar, Senior Director, Investments (Gobi Partners, Malaysia)

Saturday, October 11th

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM

Opening Keynote Topic: “Future Proofing Malaysia: Financing Care as a Strategic Growth Pillar”

YB Puan Lim Hui Ying (Deputy Minister of Finance of Malaysia)

9:20 AM – 10:00 AM

Let’s Chat
Topic: Who Pays for Care? Charting Malaysia’s Path to Long-Term Care Financing

Mr. Ranjit Singh (CEO Amden Capital), Prof Madya Dr Syed Marwan (Associate Professor, IIUM Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF) and Deputy Director of OSIC), Dr Zouhair Mohd Rosli (Head of Research, DM Analytics)
Moderator : Rashidi Yahaya (Group CEO, Seterra Group of Companies )

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Tea Break

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Care Showcase 2: Models that Work – Regional Innovations

Gan Pooi Chan (Founder & CEO Kampungku), Madiha Fuad (Founder & CEO Plus Vibes),

10:45 AM – 11:25 AM

Let’s Chat
Topic: Millennials and Gen Z in the Care Economy: Opportunities and Trends

Moderator - Ethan Ganes (Licensed & Registered Counsellor ), Nadira Yusoff (Founder & CEO Kiddocare), Alif Rosehaizad, Family Caregiver(Content Creator ), Dr Caleb Chinedu (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM))
Focus: Discussion on the workforce of tomorrow and their impact on care services:

Explores how to make caregiving an attractive career for younger people
Discusses entrepreneurship & gig economy opportunities in care services
Addresses generational preferences for digital solutions, flexible work models, and purpose-driven careers
How can employers and governments make caregiving jobs appealing to Millennials and Gen Z?
What career pathways and entrepreneurial opportunities exist for young professionals in the care economy?
How do Millennials and Gen Z view care jobs differently from previous generations?
What technology and work culture adaptations can attract and retain younger caregivers?

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

WORKSHOPS

TRACK A

Workshops Track A:Reimagining Care: A Design Thinking Sprint

Satu Creative

TRACK B

Care Economy Entrepreneurship: Unpacking the needs of care businesses and the way forward

UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

TRACK C

Funding Long-term Care for the Future

Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), UPM

TRACK D

AI Empowering Care: Practical AI for Care Entrepreneurs

Supern8n & Konsortium AI Negara (KAIN)

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Keynote - Inspiring Action: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Care Economy

YB Datuk Seri Haji Dr. Dzulkefly bin Ahmad

1:05 PM – 1:15 PM

MOU Exchange

Kiddocare & HeyDoc

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Lunch Break

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Care Economy Debate : “Who should be responsible for paying for care: the government or the private sector?”

UM vs IIUM

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Let’s Chat
Topic: Building Family Friendly Workplaces

Moderator - Lee Min Hui (Unicef), Sheila Sam (Property Guru), Emma Walsh (Parent at Work, Australia), Natasha Alias (TalentCorp), Early Dewi Nuriana (National Project Officer of HIV/AIDS and Care Economy),
Focus: A well-trained workforce is the backbone of the care economy. This panel will explore how to attract, train, and retain caregivers, healthcare workers, and social care professionals while ensuring fair wages and career growth opportunities. It will also highlight the role of automation, technology, and digital platforms in shaping the future of caregiving jobs

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Tea Break

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Care Showcase 2 : Models that Work - Regional Innovations

Dr. Eddy Wiria (Co-Founder & CEO, Kavacare Homecare and KavaLink Medical Travel Facilitator), Adibah Mokles (Co-founder & CEO, Swyfted)

4:45 PM - 4:55 PM

Care Summit 2025 Call to Action

YB Puan Anfaal Saari (Selangor State Executive Councillor of Family and Women Empowerment, Welfare and Care Economy)

4:55 PM - 5:05 PM

Summit Wrap-Up / Closing

Event Schedule

Care Townhall

Thursday, October 9th

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Care Forum

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Friday, October 10th

Saturday, October 11th