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ENRICHING PERFORMANCE AND COMMITMENTS ENRICHING ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY ENRICHING RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OTHER INFORMATION

Official Visit by the Deputy Minister of Finance I
On 7 April 2023, KWAP hosted YB Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad bin Haji Maslan, Deputy
Minister of Finance I, at its Main Office in Integra Tower, Kuala Lumpur. This official
visit aimed to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and reinforce
KWAP’s role in the pension ecosystem under the TERAS 5 Transformation Plan.

Following the visit, a press conference was held along with KWAP’s CEO,
Datuk Hajah Nik Amlizan Mohamed, and CIO, Encik Hazman Hilmi Sallahuddin.
The conference focused on enhancing retirement quality through MyPesara
engagement programmes. The key highlight of the event was the Deputy Minister’s
YB Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad bin Haji unveiling of KWAP’s new tagline, Your Retirement Companion, which emphasises
Maslan, Deputy Minister of Finance I KWAP’s dedication to supporting its key stakeholders - the Malaysian pensioners
introduced KWAP’s tagline Your with programmes promoting a productive lifestyle and sustainable retirement.
Retirement Companion.

Inaugural Contributors’ Forum
KWAP inaugurated its first Contributors’ Forum 2023 under the theme Merintis
Evolusi Corak Kerja: Antara Cabaran dan Peluang on 5 September 2023 at Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre. The forum was officiated by the Deputy Finance
Minister I, YB Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad bin Haji Maslan. This platform provided
contributing employers with the opportunities to exchange experiences, insights
and knowledge on emerging workplace trends and challenges associated with the
Future of Work. Its primary objective was to facilitate the exchange of ideas and
strategies for effectively adapting to changes and embracing digitalisation.

KWAP’s inaugural Contributors’ Forum The forum welcomed over 500 attendees, including employers, ministry
2023 with the theme Merintis Evolusi representatives and members of State Secretary Offices, and garnered a 97%
Corak Kerja: Antara Cabaran dan satisfaction rate.
Peluang.

CEO Mandate to External Fund Managers

On 10 February 2023, KWAP held its annual engagement session between the
CEO and appointed external fund managers. This meeting brought together key
stakeholders in KWAP’s investment ecosystem to foster transparency, alignment
and collaborative growth. The purpose of this gathering was multifaceted - to share
comprehensive insights on portfolio performance across various asset classes,
highlight key milestones achieved over the past year, outline KWAP’s expectations
for the coming year and provide a platform for open dialogue between external
managers and KWAP’s senior leadership.

KWAP management team and The session allowed fund managers to engage directly with KWAP’s CEO, CIO and
appointed external fund managers senior management, facilitating the exchange of ideas, clarification of concerns
during the annual CEO Mandate. and strengthening of professional relationships. It also served as an opportunity
for KWAP to gather valuable feedback on investment processes, reporting
requirements and market insights from the external managers. By concluding with
collaborative discussions on mapping the pathway forward, the event aligned
KWAP’s strategic vision with the capabilities of its external fund managers,
covering emerging investment opportunities and innovative strategies to enhance
returns whilst managing risk.
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