Invest Malaysia 2010

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Invest Malaysia 2010 conference is
expected to attract over 600 participants, judging from the positive response
from institutional investors, fund managers and analysts globally.

To-date, 170 local and foreign investment institutions had shown interest in
attending the conference, Bursa Malaysia said in a joint statement with
co-hosts, Maybank Investment Bank and Nomura Holdings, here Friday.

"The conference, themed 'Powering Global Excellence', offers an opportunity
for access to key personalities who have contributed to the country's success
story," it said.

The highlight of the conference is a keynote address by Prime Minister Najib
Razak, it said.

It said three plenary sessions would feature government leaders as well as
captains of industries in thought-provoking discussions.

"A session that delegates can look forward to is the 'Government
Transformation Programme: Social Engineering to Achieve Vision 2020' by Minister
in the Prime Minister's Department, Idris Jala.

"He will provide a snapshot of the roadmap and progress of the
transformation programme," it said.

National Economic Advisory Council chairman, Amirsham A. Aziz, is
expected to give a special address on the New Economic Model.

The conference will see the participation of Malaysian Industrial
Development Authority. International Trade and Industry Minister, Mustapa
Mohamed, is also expected to give a talk.
-- BERNAMA