Khazanah Global Lectures, or KGL, features local and global leaders who have influenced the way people live, work and think. The main objective of KGL is knowledge sharing with world class intellects, technocrats and business leaders.

With the theme “Development”, each KGL speaker will share their experience and ideas on International, Economic, Social and Corporate Development issues – while taking into consideration our nation’s past, present and future direction. Each speaker will share with Malaysians their thoughts, beliefs, and ideas at various speaking venues around Kuala Lumpur.

A key component of KGL is the “live broadcast” of the lectures to universities across the nation. This ensures a wider reach particularly among the younger generation and future leaders of Malaysia.

Khazanah is the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia entrusted to hold and manage the commercial assets of the Government and to undertake strategic investments. Khazanah was incorporated under the Companies Act 1965 on 3 September 1993 as a public limited company. The share capital of Khazanah is owned by the Minister of Finance, a body corporate incorporated pursuant to the Minister of Finance (Incorporation) Act, 1957. As one of the trustees of the nation’s commercial assets, our role is to promote economic growth and make strategic investments on behalf of the Malaysian government.

Khazanah strives to be a leading strategic investment house that creates sustainable value for a globally competitive Malaysia. This we do by driving superior corporate performance with the right human capital and performance ethics; guided by our core values of integrity, diligence, professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect. It is at the heart of our commitment in serving the nation as well as building true and lasting value.

Khazanah is the controlling or major shareholder of key strategic companies that are involved in various sectors and industries. The assets that we currently manage are valued at approximately US$30 billion. The market capitalisation of companies under our control where Khazanah is a significant shareholder is in excess of US$60 billion, or almost a quarter of the capitalization of Malaysia’s stock exchange.

It is also the state agency responsible for strategic cross border investments. These companies are involved in various sectors such as power, telecommunications, banking, automotive, airport management, infrastructure, property development, broadcasting, semiconductor, investment holding, research technology and venture capital.

Some of the key listed companies in Khazanah’s investment portfolio include Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, Axiata Group Berhad, Proton Holdings Berhad, PLUS Expressways Berhad, Malaysian Airline System Berhad, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, UEM Group and UEM Land Berhad.

As we move forward, Khazanah will continue to drive strategic investments in new sectors and new markets while managing our investment portfolio to realise its long-term potential. We are resolute in our commitment to catalyse our country’s growth and live up to our mandate of building true and lasting value for our future generations.