The ASEAN UK Business Forum (AUBF) reception, supported by Malaysia Link UK (MLUK) was held at the House of Lords. The event was hosted by Lord Sonny Leong CBE, the only and first Malaysian Peer in the UK.
The event was organised by the President of AUBF Rt Hon Datuk (Sir) SK Lingam. It was an enriching experience to connect with numerous like-minded individuals, including Aimee Alado-Blake (AUBF Chairperson), HE Teodoro Locsin (Ambassador of the Philippines to the UK and Chairman of the ASEAN London Committee), and Matthew Findlay (Head of ASEAN Desk at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office). These individuals have been relentless in their efforts to promote ASEAN to the UK Business Community, positioning it as a prime choice for investment, trade, and tourism.
This dedication extends to fostering closer relations and collaboration with the ASEAN Secretariat and its affiliated NGOs, including the remarkable achievement of investing in and reopening the Battersea Power Station in London, one of the largest single investments of £9 billion in the UK by a consortium of Malaysian companies. It has completely regenerated the whole area with a thriving business community.
Datuk has fostered a close collaboration between MLUK and the Malaysian High Commission in addressing concerns and issues directly impacting Malaysia's image in the UK, as well as the broader Malaysia-UK bilateral relations. He also delivered closing remarks.