Event Reports

A New Chapter of Leadership at KAS Malaysia!

Outgoing Country Director Miriam Fischer hands over to Incoming Country Director Natalie Russmann

KAS Scholars Training: Critical Thinking and Storytelling Methodologies

Training for KAS Malaysia Scholars

This one-day interactive module was designed for scholars to enhance two essential skills for academic and professional success: Critical Thinking and Storytelling. In the first half of the day, participants engaged in activities that develop their ability to think analytically, make well-informed decisions, and solve complex problems. The second half focused on the art of storytelling, helping scholars learn how to communicate ideas with clarity, emotional impact, and creativity.

Women in Political Leadership: Dinner Roundtable Discussion

Defining actionable steps in advancing women’s political representation in Malaysia

KAS Malaysia hosted a dinner discussion on 16 April 2025, bringing together key stakeholders committed to advancing women’s political participation in Malaysia. The evening focused on practical, solution-oriented conversations and also marked a leadership transition, with a farewell to outgoing Country Director Miriam Fischer and a warm welcome to incoming Director Natalie Russmann.

Disability Rights & Advocacy: Building a More Equitable Nation

KAS Malaysia and the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) host their first Disability & Advocacy Event

On 25th February 2025, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Malaysia and the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) hosted their first-ever event on disability inclusion, titled “Disability Rights & Advocacy: Building a More Equitable Nation.” The conference brought together over 120 participants, including industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates, to discuss strategies for creating a more inclusive workforce and society for persons with disabilities.

Why Should I Care About... #ASEAN?

Ask the Questions, Shape the Future!

CV Writing and Interview Skills Mastery

For KAS Malaysia Young Scholars for Excellence

🚀 Crafting Careers with Confidence 🏆

Event Recap: AccelerateHER Leadership Lab 2.1

Leadership Lab for Women Political Leaders

AccelerateHER Leadership Lab was designed to empower women leaders.

Time for More Crucial Conversations on the Role of Women’s Leadership in Development

In conjunction with International Women's Day, the Malaysian Institute for Management (MIM) and KASMY initiates a crucial conversation on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s continue to celebrate women and embrace equity to create an inclusive environment that supports everyone. Men needs to also understand and participate to promote gender equality. This is not about women taking men's role. It is an effort to create an environment where all women can thrive as individual and collective, and where their rights and contributions are respected and valued. Take a look to what our leaders has to say in our Crucial Conversations series.

ESG Investments Necessary for Malaysian Corporate Sector to Keep Up, Experts Urge

Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) takes charge in a crucial conversation about building a better future by unlocking Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) opportunities.

The Global Compact report, “launched in July 2000 by United Nations Secretary-General (the late) Kofi Annan, is an international initiative bringing companies together with UN agencies, labour and civil society to support ten principles in the areas of human rights, working conditions, the environment, and anti-corruption”. In her opening speech, Suganthi Subramaniam, MIM’s Head of Programme Management emphasized on how many more companies around the world are adopting ESG strategies to create value for their businesses as ESG builds a better future for the current and the next generations.

MiDAS – KAS Conference Report 2021

Towards A Peaceful Sea Maritime Security Amidst Contemporaneous Challenges

This report is based on the MiDAS – KAS Conference 2021 titled Towards A Peaceful Sea Maritime Security Amidst Contemporaneous Challenges that was organized and cosponsored by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), and the Konrad - Adenauer - Stiftung (KAS) Malaysia Office.