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ASEAN Social Security Association Conference 2023

On 20 November 2023, the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Conference
2023 was held in conjunction with the 40th ASSA Board Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

Under the theme Embracing Diversity, Building a Shared Future, the conference
explored inclusive and sustainable social security systems, with a focus on expanding
coverage, ensuring adequate retirement provisions, and promoting sustainability.
It provided a platform to address current challenges, exchange perspectives, and
foster networking and collaboration. The programme was inaugurated by Deputy
The 40 ASSA Board Meeting in Kuala Minister of Finance I, YB Datuk Seri Haji Ahmad bin Haji Maslan, and attended by over
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Lumpur. 300 participants, including delegates from more than 20 ASSA member institutions
across Southeast Asia, experts from the International Social Security Association
(ISSA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and leaders in social security.
The conference marked ASSA’s 25th anniversary, reflecting its ongoing commitment
to enhancing social security across the ASEAN region. It also highlighted the
collaborative efforts of KWAP, EPF, and SOCSO, with EPF leading the event as
Vice Chairman of ASSA for the year 2022/2023 and KWAP and SOCSO serving as
co-hosts.

Official Visit from YB Steven Sim Chee Keong, Deputy Minister of Finance II

On 3 May 2023, KWAP welcomed the Deputy Minister of Finance II, YB Tuan
Steven Sim Chee Keong to our office. The purpose of the visit was to provide a
comprehensive understanding of KWAP’s operational and investment business
structure. Additionally, it aimed to foster and maintain a strong rapport between
KWAP and the Ministry of Finance (MOF). This official visit presented an invaluable
opportunity for the delegates to gain deeper insights into KWAP’s role and functions,
particularly in the pension ecosystem and the TERAS 5 Transformation Plan.

YB Tuan Steven Sim Chee Keong with
the Senior Management of KWAP.

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