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Featured Host
Freda Liu
Professional Emcee and
Panel Discussion Moderator
A sought-after global speaker, best-selling author, broadcast journalist, emcee, moderator, and trainer.
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- Conducted close to 10,000 interviews with prominent global leaders, visionaries, and changemakers such as Simon Sinek, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus of Grameen Bank to the President of Finland Alexander Stubb]
- A prolific author of seven books, Freda’s contributions to journalism have earned her recognition, including the ASEAN Rice Bowl Award for Malaysia Startup Journalist of the Year.
- She currently hosts The Shift Asia, covering stories on sustainability and ESG.
Featured Speakers & Panelists
Genting Sustainbiz 2025 brings together a diverse lineup of industry leaders from across the globe, uniting professionals in architecture, tourism, hospitality, and design. This dynamic platform fosters innovation, where experts share innovative ideas, breakthrough strategies, and real-world solutions to drive sustainability in hospitality. Explore forward-thinking discussions and collaborative efforts shaping a greener, more resilient future for the industry.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Daniel Chong
Dean - School of Hospitality & Service Management
Sunway University
With over 19 years of experience, he leads in academic leadership, industrial training, and entrepreneurial coaching. A certified wine trainer, Master Barista, and accredited hospitality trainer, he has published over 60 international articles and leads industry education globally.
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- Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT®) by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
- International Representative of the Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA)
- Awarded Excellence in Innovation and Enterprise (2023) by Sunway University.
Linda (Heejung) Lee
Principal Director
Hirsh Bedner Associates (HBA Korea)
Seasoned lead designer with almost 30 years of expertise in hospitality design, sustainable strategies and project execution.
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- Led the design and development of the 1,600-room Grand Hyatt Jeju over seven years.
- Contributed to the design of notable hospitality projects, including:
- Grand Hyatt Dream Tower Integrated Resort, Korea
- Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Ballroom Renovation, Korea
- Four Points Guro Renovation, Korea
- Intercontinental Foshan, China
- Marina Bay Sands Casino Hotel & Resort, Singapore
- Fairmont Bathhouse & Spa, Hanoi, Vietnam
Jeffery Smith
VP - Sustainability
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
Leading sustainability for Six Senses since 2016, he oversees operational impacts across 27 hotels while driving sustainable development worldwide. With a background in environmental engineering and a passion for experiential learning, he integrates business strategy with ecosystem health to create meaningful change in hospitality.
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- Rescued and rehabilitated 100 endangered elephants in Asia.
- 360 kW of Solar Energy Projects Installed in ON
- Managed large-scale environmental and infrastructure projects, including a USD $140,000 green flood barrier and a 2000-acre wildlife area redesign.
Ailynn Seah
CEO
The Lumiere Consultancy
A global hospitality sustainability expert with 20+ years of experience, Ailynn embeds ESG into the core of hotel and travel brands. As CEO of The Lumiere Consultancy, she drives holistic transformation—aligning strategy, operations, and guest experience with measurable environmental and social impact.
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- Certified ESG Practitioner & Auditor – Certified in ESG and trained in auditing against GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels & Tour Operators.
- Forged Strategic Partnerships – Worked with UN Global Compact Singapore, GSTC, and CSE to shape industry-wide ESG practices.
- Pioneered Sustainable Event Leadership – Among the first in Singapore to earn the SEPC (Sustainable Event Professional Certificate) by the Events Industry Council.
Isaac Raj
CEO
Malaysia Associations of Hotels (MAH) &
Malaysian Association of Hotels Training and
Education Centre (MAHTEC)
Isaac Raj is a seasoned hospitality leader with over 32 years of experience in hotel operations, sales, and training. He currently serves as CEO of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and its Training Centre, is an award-winning trainer, and a certified hotel inspector.
- USCI University – Industry Advisory Panel, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (Year 2023 – Present)
- Official Panel of Hotel Inspector for Hotels and Resorts
- Ad-Hoc Lecturer for MAH Diploma of Hotel Management, Master Trainer – Clean & Safe
- Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Selangor Chapter – Board Member (2018 – 2020)
- Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Negeri Sembilan Chapter – Hon. Secretary, Security & Safety Chairman (2015 – 2018)
Ken Cheah
Head of Learning and Development
Malaysia Associations of Hotels (MAH)
(Moderator)
Seasoned hospitality leader Ken Cheah excels in sales, marketing, and business development for major hospitality groups. An accredited coach & mental health first aider, he champions sustainable leadership and lifelong learning, empowering the industry through MAHTEC programs.
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- Obtained the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Genting Malaysia.
- Certified Professional Coach (ICF-CPC) and Mental Health First Aider (MHFA), providing training and advocacy for mind wellness.
Dr Balan Balasundaram
Principal Consultant of Saimatrix
Dr Balan is an Accredited Training
Provider registered with HRD Corp Malaysia, with over 25 years of hospitality
experience. He also serves as the Master Trainer for ESG, appointed by the
Malaysian Association of Hotels and endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts
and Culture (MOTAC).
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- 2024 – Collaborated with Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) & SGS Malaysia to design ESG facilitation modules for Malaysian hotels, approved by MOTAC and used prior to ESG certification by SGS.
- 2021 – Developed Covid-19 prevention procedures for Malaysian hotels with MAH and the Health Ministry, used prior to certification.
- Accredited HRDC trainer with over 12,000 participants since 2011.
- Former Corporate Engineer for Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts (SLIM), overseeing projects from design to pre-opening in Malaysia, India, Maldives, China, France & Oman.
Dr Kenny Looi
GM of SGS Malaysia
Experienced leader at SGS Malaysia
with more than 25 years in certification and training. Currently Sub-Regional
Manager for Malaysia & Singapore, Chair of the SGS Advisory Board, and
member of national standards and accreditation committees.
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- 2022-2027: Member of STANDARDS MALAYSIA National Standard Committee; developed schemes in Environment, Quality, Conformity Assessment.
- 2024-2026: Permanent Member of National Accreditation Committee (NAC) and appointed as the Industry Advisory Panel for UNIMAS (Resource Biotechnology Program).
- Extensive Certification & Standards Expertise: Over a decade in senior certification management; significant national standards and accreditation involvement.
Darren Yeo
VP of Design, Landscape, Eco Attractions, Lifestyle & Wellness
Resorts World Genting
He plays a pivotal role in shaping sustainable experiences for resort guests, driving efforts to integrate nature-inspired designs and environmentally conscious developments.
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- Led sustainable design initiatives, enhancing guest experiences with nature-inspired concepts.
- Championed nature-focused experiences such as Genting Nature Adventures
Sasha Tan
Founder & Principal Brand Strategist
The Brand Shaper
She is a seasoned brand builder, has significantly impacted the startup landscape, crafting ventures that have exceeded USD $400 million in brand value from inception.
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She is an award-winning serial entrepreneur earning recognitions from:
- Prestige 40 under 40 2022
- Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2017
- Tech in Asia 12 under 30 Promising SEA Entrepreneur 2016
- The Golden Globe Tigers Award 30 women achiever & leaders 2017
- MalaysianBusiness Top 40 under 40 Inspiring Young Malaysians 2018
Davis Chong
Executive Director and Group CEO
Solarvest Holdings Berhad
Driven by the vision of “Energising A Regenerative World,” he spearheaded the Company's transformation from an SME to a publicly listed entity on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, establishing it as a leader in the clean energy industry.
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- Solarvest has grown into an industry leader in the clean energy space and build a strong presence in solar energy industry during his tenure, with more than 1.3GWp of solar capacity projects (on-going and completed) across Malaysia since its formation.
- Davis is also the President of Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association (MPIA).
Arthur Huang
Founder & CEO
Miniwiz
Recognized by World Economic Forum as the “technology pioneer” leading in circular economy revolution today with 17 global invention patents granted making decentralized upcycling a reality.
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- Completed over 300,000 sqm of circular buildings across 17 major global cities transforming local trash into modular upcycled building products with government, large scale RE developers and consumer brands like NIKE, Starbucks, PMI, BAT, McDonald in the last 19 years.
- Received awards and recognitions from National Geographic Emerging Explorer 2016, Vatican Award for Science/Ecology/Architecture 2019, Obama Foundation Emerging Leader 2019, IDEAT Vision Award 2019, WDO World Design Impact Prize 2021, just to name a few.
Vinesh Sinha
CEO & Founder
FatHopes Energy
Pioneered the development of sustainable feedstock supply chains for renewable biofuels and developing the world’s largest, certified waste and residue / used cooking oil (UCO) supply chains.
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- Accelerated the adoption of sustainable feedstocks for renewable fuels production and advanced the use of UCO in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other emerging products.
- Excelled in developing waste-to-wealth business models, including biodiesel and biogas plants.
- Introduced digital enterprise solution, proprietary end to end tech stack and iOT-based FHE iTank System that manage large volumes of waste-based feedstocks worldwide
Limited-edition Genting’s Highland Heroes Angpau Redemption
11.01.2023 - 07.02.2023 (or while stocks last)
Receive a complimentary limited-edition Genting’s Highland Heroes angpau set with each purchase of RM200 in a single receipt! Only valid at participating outlets, F&B outlets are excluded.
Bring your receipt to these locations to redeem the angpau packets:
- Studio Plaza , Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
- Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
- SkyVR
- BigTop Video Game Park
- Vision City Video Games Park
- SkyAvenue Station, Awana Skyway
- Awana Station, Awana Skyway
Otherwise, redeem the limited-edition Genting’s Highland Heroes angpau packets with purchases worth RM98 and above in a single receipt at any retail kiosk at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park. Limited to one (01) set per transaction only. Exchange your receipt at any retail kiosk within Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park.
Jason Ng Yan Fu
Senior Vice President
Genting Power
Under Jason’s leadership, Genting Power has made notable progress in expanding its footprint in the clean energy sector. The company has strategically transformed its power assets to focus on sustainable energy investments, with a particular emphasis on renewable technologies.
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- Spearheaded groundbreaking energy projects in China, including an H-class hydrogen-ready gas-fired combined cycle power plant and aquaculture floating solar farms with battery storage.
- Demonstrated leadership in advancing sustainable energy infrastructure through innovative, large-scale initiatives.
- Championed the integration of advanced technologies to support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals within the energy sector.
- Committed to accelerating the global shift towards clean energy and fostering a sustainable, responsible power generation future.
Jarod Ho
Head of Sustainability
Pos Malaysia
A sustainability leader driving national initiatives in EV adoption, carbon transparency, and ESG integration. With cross-sector expertise in automotive, construction, education, and waste management, he builds impactful, beyond-compliance solutions.
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- Launched Sustainability Roadmap – Led the rollout of Pos Malaysia’s plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Electrified Delivery Fleet – Oversaw deployment of EVs, targeting a fully electric fleet by 2030.
- Promoted Carbon Credits – Advocated for renewable energy and carbon credit use in logistics operations.
Jean Tan
Co-Founder and Chief Ecosystem Officer
Atoz CarbonCycle
A biotechnology expert driving sustainable agriculture through food waste recycling, carbon reduction, and regenerative, low-carbon farming innovations.
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- Leading ATOZ to emerge as a Top 5 winner in Vertical 2 of The Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2024, a testament to its innovative contributions to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.
- She’s a passionate sustainability practitioner focuses on practical, nature-based solutions that turn microalgae and organic waste into resources for soil regeneration, carbon capture, and community impact.
- Setting up Algae Eats, Malaysia’s First Microalgae-Based Café, offering microalgae beverages to main dishes that are not only delicious but also low-carbon and sustainable.
Toby Berger
Chief Commercial Officer
Unravel Carbon
A climate tech leader who combined AI-powered automation with enterprise-grade carbon management to help organisations embed sustainability into decision-making, scale their impact, and drive real progress.
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- Led Strategic Client Growth – Played a key role in expanding the company’s enterprise customer base across Asia.
- Drove International Expansion – Spearheaded Unravel Carbon’s market entry into Japan through strategic partnerships.
- Launched AI Sustainability Tools – Introduced AI-powered solutions to streamline corporate sustainability reporting.
Muhammad Rizal Azmi
AVP
Business Development & Sales of Bursa Malaysia
Muhammad Rizal Azmi brings close to two decades of experience across power, renewables, and sustainability. He currently leads Business Development and Sales at Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), where he plays a key role in shaping the future of voluntary carbon and RECs trading.
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- Leadership in Carbon Industry: Initiated his involvement in the carbon industry at Bureau Veritas (a leading carbon VVB), and now heads Business Development and Sales at Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX).
- Plays a key role in shaping the future of voluntary carbon and renewable energy certificates (RECs) trading at BCX.
Dr. Ong Kian Ming
Former Deputy Minister of MITI &
Current MIDA Board Member
An experienced policymaker and academic, he holds various advisory roles, with a distinguished background in academia, politics, and international consultancy.
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- Advocated the greening of corporate supply chains within Malaysia during the Sustainability Roundtables in July 2024, discussing
- Highlighted Malaysia's potential in areas like renewable energy, health technology, manufacturing technology, and smart agriculture in KL Venture Finance Forum 2022
Dato’ Ir. Ts. Razib Dawood
Executive Director
ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
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- He led Electricity Market Operations at the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) Malaysia from 2012 to 2017, before serving as CEO of Malaysia Nuclear Power Cooperation in 2017-2018.
- He later became the COO of the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga) in 2018, Acting CEO in 2019, and was officially appointed as CEO in August 2019.
- Beyond Malaysia, Dato’ Abdul Razib has also assumed key roles in Australia’s energy sector, particularly at ElectraNet Pty Ltd and Senergy Econnect Australia Pty Ltd
Program Partner
Satoshi Umino
CEO
Sustainable Food Asia
A business alliance professional fostering the new sustainable food ecosystem. He operates the Sustainable Food Museum in Tokyo and Sustainable Food Lab, a coworking space featuring a shared kitchen.
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