Malaysia’s long-term food security requires a comprehensive reimagining to better reflect its comparative strengths and abundance. By leveraging systems-based solutions grounded in intricate supply chains, interconnected trading networks and multilateral frameworks, Malaysia can put forward a “We Feed the World” narrative that better reflects its contribution towards global food security while ensuring its own. This session examines what is needed to drive this narrative forward, and how Malaysia can better fortify food security for the nation and across the globe. 

As Malaysia confronts the challenges of a rapidly aging population and a diminishing workforce, it faces an urgent need to build a robust social infrastructure ecosystem. By establishing a cradle-to-grave care economy, Malaysia stands to benefit from early action that will reduce care burdens on women, sustain labour supply, bolster economic growth, while reducing pressure on social welfare systems. This session delves into the fundamentals for a more comprehensive vision of social protection – one where care services are included as a key pillar of economic opportunity and social support for families.