Hey 👋🏻 all, in this blog story, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻😃 just can’t wait to share about her recent media cum delegate participation to an impactful space for all women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 to redefine their power ie. WE2025: Future in Motion | Women in Trade • Investment • Leadership
Date 🗓️: 25 Nov to 27 Nov 2025
Venue 📍: Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), KL
Yeah‼️ WE2025 brought together ASEAN & global leaders in Kuala Lumpur to drive women’s 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 economic empowerment & inclusive growth 📈
This 3️⃣-day flagship event is specially dedicated to elevating women’s 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 participation in leadership, trade & innovation across ASEAN 🌏
It proudly brought together 10K visitors, 150 exhibitors, 1K conference delegates & more than 80 speakers across the Leadership Conference & 15 satellite events
Yes ✅, WE2025 positioned Malaysia 🇲🇾 at the forefront of ASEAN’s inclusive growth agenda👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻 It’s a forward-looking initiative that champions women’s 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 leadership, entrepreneurship & innovation as powerful drivers of inclusive & sustainable development 💯👍🏻
WE2025 redefined economic leadership through inclusion, sustainability & innovation by anchored in 5️⃣ pillars ~ Women Economics, Empowerment, Women Entrepreneurship, Women Excellence & Women Evolution
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Opening Ceremony
According to Khazanah Research Institute (2024), women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 now surpass men 👬🏻👬🏻👬🏻 in higher education with a Malaysia 🇲🇾 Gender Gap Index score of 1.071 & represent 56.2% of the national labour force, including 83.2% of female graduates 👩🏻🎓👩🏼🎓👩🏽🎓 Yet women occupy only 25.4% of managerial positions & lead 20.3% of registered enterprises, yes ✅, a gap WE2025 seeks to bridge ↔️ through collaboration 🤝🏻, policy dialogue & investment
WE2025 recognized that lasting progress required the collective efforts of all
Yes ✅, “WE” stands not only for women, but for all of us 🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻
This ceremony kick started with royal arrival 👸🏽 Next, welcoming remarks By Mr. Richard Teo 👨🏻💼, Executive Chairman of Qube Integrated Malaysia & WE2025 Co-Organising Chair
“WE2025 was created with a clear purpose: to provide a platform where women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 can lead in trade, investment, entrepreneurship & decision-making,” elaborated Mr Richard 👨🏻💼
“Through the Leadership Conference, Trade Exposition, business-matching platform & 15 satellite events, we aim to spark partnerships 🤝🏻, fresh ideas & meaningful opportunities, because real progress happens when we move forward together.”
Followed by the keynote address By The Hon. Dato Hajah Hanifah Hajar Taib 👩🏽💼, Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia
“Women’s leadership remains a strategic necessity. The 13th Malaysian Plan (RMK13) seeks to close this leadership gap through policies that advance women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 at all levels of decision-making in government, GLCs, boardrooms, STEM sectors & beyond. Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 future depends on unlocking the full potential of all Malaysians women must be equipped & empowered to lead. WE2025 amplifies this commitment to economic empowerment & leadership as a national agenda.”
Then, Her Royal Highness 👸🏽 also witnessed the exchange of the Memorandums Of Understanding (MoUs) between the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, represented by Anna Nesterovas & the National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM) represented by Deputy President Saliza Abdullah
All amazed by the special performances by Jaclyn Victor, Malaysian singer & actress, as well as the Department of National Culture & Arts (JKKN). The opening ceremony was ended with the Official Visit by Her Royal Highness, accompanied by Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 & other VVIPs to the Trade Exposition
This Opening Ceremony was also graced by distinguished leaders including H.E. Atifete Jahjaga, Former President of Kosovo 🇽🇰👩🏼💼; Mr Abu Bakar Yusof, Deputy CEO (Export Acceleration), MATRADE; Dr. Satish Ranggayah, International Relations Division Undersecretary, KPWKM & Ms Jessie Tan, Managing Director, Qube Integrated
WE2025: Future in Motion I Women in Trade · Investment.Leadership was preciously officiated its launch by Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor 👸🏽
It’s a forward-looking initiative that champions women’s 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 leadership, entrepreneurship & innovation as powerful drivers of inclusive & sustainable development
Ohh ya…Coincidentally, as 25 Nov 2025 marked the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, all delegates are notified in advance through an email 📧 from the organisers team & being invited to include a touch of orange colour 🧡 in respective business / corporate attire as a gesture of solidarity with this important global cause
SiennyLovesDrawing also supported this meaningful gesture 👩🏻💯🙌🏻 & wore an orange 🧡 dress
WE in Leadership Conference ~ Day 1️⃣
Yes ✅,2️⃣ days of groundbreaking discussions with industry trailblazers, policymakers, innovators & thought leaders on governance, economic resilience, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics & Mindsets (STEAMM) to shaping the future of business, governance & sustainability
These discussions underscored the importance of inclusive leadership, ethical AI adoption & cross-sector collaboration 🤝🏻 in shaping a resilient regional workforce
25 Nov 2025, 2pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 ~ Redefining Power, Purpose & Progress Through Inclusivity & Action
This session featured Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga 🇽🇰👩🏼💼, Former President of the Republic of Kosovo, whose historic election as the 1️⃣st woman & youngest head of state in Kosovo at her age of 35 stands as a landmark moment for women’s leadership & democratic transformation. Her Excellency’s presidency was distinguished by an unwavering commitment to building democratic institutions, strengthening the rule of law, advancing human rights & fostering reconciliation in a society emerging from conflict. Beyond her tenure in office, she has continued to play an influential role on the global stage, championing women’s empowerment, peace building, interfaith dialogue & inclusive development as cornerstones of a more just & stable world 🌎
Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 has shared that this was her 2️⃣and visit to Malaysia (1️⃣St visit was 🔟 years ago) & then expressed her sincere gratitude 🙏🏻💖 to Malaysia 🇲🇾 for being 1️⃣ of the countries that recognized Kosovo’s independence since 2008 & the continuous supports until today
Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 has reflected her extraordinary journey of leadership, offered insights into the resilience, empathy & integrity required to lead a young democracy through pivotal moments. Also shared her vision of how inclusive leadership can break barriers,heal divides & inspire meaningful progress, while highlighted the importance of empowering women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 & youth as active agents of change
This conversation promised an inspiring exchange, reminded all delegates that true leadership is defined not only by the offices 1️⃣ holds, but by the courage to act with purpose, compassion & a steadfast belief in the power of inclusivity to transform societies for the better 👍🏻
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💖 felt so touched, teared 😢 & moved by Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 sincere sharing particularly the sexual crimes happened during the war time that even involved young age of a 5️⃣ years old girl 👧🏼
Also Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 emphasized that her role during her presidency as a servant for her people, nation & country ~ Not herself. It demonstrated how selfless as a leader to ensure those who have suffered most are never left behind. She was grounded in courage, empathy & the conviction to create change even in the hardest of circumstances
Thank you so much 🙏🏻💖 to Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 for allowed SiennyLovesDrawing to have a close up photo together 📸🤳🏻👩🏻 ~ Truly a precious memory
Speaker: Her Excellency Atifete Jahjaga ~ 4️⃣th President of the Republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 (2011-2016), Founder & Chairwoman of the Board of the Jahjaga Foundation
Moderator: Khairy Jamaluddin ~ Minister of Health (2021-2022), Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation (2020-2021), Minister of Youth & Sports (2013-2018), Visiting Senior Fellow of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore 🇸🇬 & Co-Host of ‘Keluar Sekejap’ podcast
26 Nov 2025, 11.30am ~ Malaysia-Kosovo 🇲🇾🤝🏻🇽🇰 Business Dialogue
It was a closed-door session with Malaysian industry leaders, attended by chambers of commerce, mid-tier companies & representatives from sectors exploring opportunities in food manufacturing, health & wellness, renewable energy & services
This discussion highlighted Kosovo’s strengthened investment climate, ongoing institutional reforms & potential for inclusive, women-led cross-border partnerships
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has attended & understand from Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 that Kosovo owns low interest rate, young work force, a good road 🛣️ infrastructure, halal certified food chains etc. hence a potential business environment for export internationally
Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 welcomes all to travel & visit Kosovo to see in own eyes 👁️👀 how Kosovo are with it’s business potential
At the end of the dialogue, Her Excellency 🇽🇰👩🏼💼 shared that she will pass all the business cards received to Kosovo embassy as a starting point to spark any potential B2B opportunities
25 Nov 2025, 3pm ~ Leadership Session 1️⃣ Navigating Change: Leadership, Governance & Trust In A Transforming World 🌎
This timely panel brought together distinguished honourable ministers, ambassadors, members of Parliament & former ministers to examine how governments & institutions can build public trust, foster social equity & lead with integrity in an age of complexity
This session explored how visionary leadership can drive systems change, empower communities & ensure that public institutions remain resilient & responsive. Panellists offered insights on strengthening governance structures, addressing barriers to participation & reimagining leadership for a more inclusive, just & sustainable future
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻✅ personally agreed with the panel members that trust needs to be earned & recognized for a long time, not overnight
A special thank you 🙏🏻💖 for an inspiring poem ~ Rise Women ~ shared at the end of this panel discussion
Panel List: H.E.Anne Vasara ~ Ambassador of Finland 🇫🇮 to Malaysia, H.E. Retno Lp Marsudi ~ Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia 🇮🇩 (2014 – 2024) & UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Water, The Hon. Howard Lee Chuan How ~ Member of Parliament (MP) for Ipoh Timor & Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd. Nur ~ Chairman Board of Governors, UCYP University & Professor of Practice, Jeffrey Sachs Centre, Sunway University
Moderator: Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman ~ Director General, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
25 Nov 2025, 4pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj. Ahmad ~ Breaking The Code: Innovation, Inclusion & The Next Digital Frontier
This dialogue examined Malaysia’s 🇲🇾 vision for tech-driven growth 📈, the role of ASEAN & international collaboration 🤝🏻 & the forward-looking policies required to future-proof economies in an era of rapid disruption
From the statistics shared from this session, SiennyLovesDrawing felt sad 👩🏻😔 that out of over 50% female graduates in STEAMM, majority were not being employed for STEAMM careers
This exclusive conversation explored how national, regional & global strategies can unlock the full potential of human capital, particularly by creating meaningful opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 to thrive in the innovation economy
Speaker: Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam Bin Hj.ahmad ~ Secretary-General of the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
26 Nov 2025, 9.30am ~ Peniagawati 45 Years: Building Futures, Shaping Economies
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 has attended as an invited media member to witness the press conference by Persatuan Wanita Bumiputera Dalam Perniagaan dan Profesyen Malaysia (Peniagawati) ~ The nation’s oldest Bumiputera women entrepreneurs’ association at 📍the Peniagawati Pavilion, Hall 3, Level 1, MITEC KL
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26 Nov 2025, 10.30am ~ Power Women Summit 2025
Founded by Ms Jennifer Ong 👩🏻💼, this summit is an initiative of The MIND Academy, in partnership 🤝 with HAPA® Group. It serves as a high-impact platform to empower women leaders & entrepreneurs through education, dialogue, workshops & transformative conversations that bridge mind, business & purpose
“This year’s Summit is not about staged inspiration, it’s about real conversations,” said Ms Jennifer Ong 👩🏻💼, Founder & CEO of Power Women Summit & The MIND Academy
“We are bringing women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 together to tackle what’s often avoided because silence 🤐 is ❌ longer an option.”
This year, this summit takes on an exclusive format, a closed-door gathering of 50 to 60 women entrepreneurs & leaders 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 This intimate setting is designed to foster deeper dialogue, meaningful exchange & bold conversations that spark real change
Led by an esteemed panel of powerful leaders, entrepreneurs & change makers, this summit aims to challenge perspectives, confront taboos & inspire tangible action
✨ Bolder Conversations * Louder Voices * Unstoppable Movements ✨
Now in its 2️⃣nd year, Power Women Summit 2025 returns with a bold 🆕 direction ✨ Bolder, Louder & Unstoppable ✨ transforming from a motivational stage event into an exclusive, closed-door dialogue space for courageous, unfiltered conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, women’s rights & personal empowerment 💯🙌🏻
SiennyLovesDrawing personally 👩🏻🤩 got inspired by Ms Jennifer’s 👩🏻💼 lively positive vibe by dancing with her mum on stage during her welcome remarks. Then, her brief honest sharing about her ups & downs from 16 years old till 53 years old now
This summit aligned with WE 2025 ~ Future in Motion, a vision to elevate women’s leadership, voice & influence in a rapidly transforming world 🌎
The 4️⃣ Pillars Of Transformation
- 1️⃣. Women Mindful (Mind) 🧠 ~ Strong Minds, Strong Women: Cultivating clarity, resilience & emotional wellness as the foundation of leadership
- 2️⃣. Women Unlimited (Wealth) 💰 ~ Wealth is Women’s Power: Redefining financial empowerment, entrepreneurship & legacy
- 3️⃣. Women Amplified (Voice) 🗣️ ~ Women’s Voices Matter: Owning influence & leading conversations that shape change
- 4️⃣. Feminine Power (Boldness) 💗 ~ Feminine Strength: Embracing grace, strength & authenticity to proving that leadership & femininity can powerfully coexist
Together, these pillars chart a journey from Voice, to Mind, to Wealth, to Legacy guiding women to rise bolder, louder & unstoppable
“The world doesn’t need more noise, it needs courageous women who dare to speak truth & lead transformation,” added Ms Jennifer Ong 👩🏻💼
“When women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 unite in authenticity & courage, we don’t just change narratives, we change the world 🌎”
Power Women Summit 2025 is more than an event, it’s a movement, building the future of women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 in leadership, business & beyond
WE in Leadership Conference ~ Day 2️⃣
26 Nov 2025, 9.30am ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib 👩🏽💼 ~ Not Just A Seat At The Table: Inclusive Economic Power
This session positions inclusive economic power not as a moral imperative, but as a strategic driver of national resilience, innovation & global competitiveness
SiennyLovesDrawing totally agreed 👩🏻✅💯 the emphasis by The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib 👩🏽💼 ~ Believe in your service/ product, then injection of creativity, technology & sustainability to distinguish from competition within the industry
This is not just about opening doors 🚪, it’s about reshaping the room altogether
Speaker: The Hon. Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib ~ Deputy Minister of Economy Malaysia 🇲🇾
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
26 Nov 2025, 2.15pm ~ Exclusive: In Conversation With Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad ~ Empowerment – Reform – Progress
This dialogue examined the vital connection ↔️ between governance reform & inclusive progress where empowered individuals, particularly women 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻, play a defining role in shaping resilient institutions & fostering ethical, transparent leadership for the future
Grounded in extensive experience in government & women’s 👭🏻👭🏻👭🏻 empowerment initiatives, this session offered a thoughtful reflection on how meaningful reform drives lasting progress where true empowerment is measured not by speed, but by sustainability, depth & the collective will to lead with purpose & principle
Speaker: Tan Sri Dr. Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad ~ Deputy Chairman Of Pertubuhan Hal Ehwal Wanita Dan Keluarga Malaysia (HAWA), Board Member of Malaysia National University, Former Secretary General, Ministry Of Communications & Multimedia
Moderator: Nadia Azmi ~ TV Personality & Podcast Host
WE2025 Appreciation 🙏🏻 Reception
The organisers team has expressed their gratitude 🙏🏻💖 to each valued participation & contribution to the success of this WE2025
A special thank you 🙏🏻 to the organisers team for invited SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 to join this reception
Absolutely an excellent 👍🏻 opportunity to unwind, network 🌐 & connect 🔄 with fellow exhibitors, sponsors, partners & the whole organising team 👫👭🏻👬
27 Nov 2025, 10am ~ AI Master Class by ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organisations (ACWo) Novel, Level 1A
It kick-started with a short session of truly beneficial to learn 3️⃣-step relax breathing ie. To breath in👃🏻, breath deeper 🫁 & breath out with an “A” sound led by Mr Piyachai 🙋🏻♂️, the Only Certified Wim Hof in Malaysia 💯👍🏻
This 120mins physical master class combines intentional strategy with Al-driven insights to create optimal performance outcomes
SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻💡 has learnt how to position herself for success through deliberate planning & cutting-edge technology
- ✅ Intentional Strategy ~ Design own path with purpose & clarity, setting clear objectives that align with own vision for success
- ✅ Al-Driven Insights ~ Leverage advanced technology to optimize own performance & make data-informed decisions
- ✅ Optimal Performance ~ Achieve peak results by combining human intention with artificial intelligence capabilities
27 Nov 2025, 12pm ~ Coffee ☕ Tasting & Sign Language Experience by Starbucks Deaf Coffee Master
In 2016, Starbucks Malaysia 🇲🇾 opened its 1️⃣st Signing Store in Kuala Lumpur & marked a milestone in its commitment to inclusion & creating meaningful employment opportunities for Deaf partners
A special thank you 🙏🏻💖 to Mr. Lin 🙋🏻♂️, Starbucks Deaf Coffee Master, who have managed well 👍🏻 this 1️⃣-of-a-kind session that blends the art of coffee ☕ appreciation with the beauty of inclusive communication
- She has learnt how to sign her own coffee order 👋🏻☕✅
- She enjoyed the taste & understood coffee ☕ like a pro
SiennyLovesDrawing personally got inspired by this Starbucks’ Deaf Coffee Master programme, ie. A Berjaya Food Berhad initiative celebrating inclusion & empowerment 👩🏻💯🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻
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