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Economic Development and Outlook, with a special emphasis on the role and initiatives of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Malaysia.

This session will provide valuable insights into Malaysia’s economic landscape, current trends, and the IFC’s contribution to sustainable growth, private sector development, and investment opportunities in the country.

Key Topics:

· Malaysia’s Economic Development and Outlook

· The Role of the International Finance Corporation in Malaysia

Event Details

Date:     22 April 2026 (Wednesday)

Time:    7.00pm   – 9.30pm

Venue:  Vyncke   Sdn Bhd, Plaza 33,  Petaling Jaya

Fee :      Members : RM 100
               Non-members & Guests: RM150.00

RSVP:   14 April 2026 (Tuesday)

(Registrations will only be confirmed once payment has been received)

We look forward to welcoming you to this informative session. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

About the Speakers:

Mr. Deisigan Shammugam is an economist with a strong track record in public policy formulation. He is currently with the World Bank, where he leads flagship publications such as the Malaysia Economic Monitor and drives analytical work on subnational growth and fiscal sustainability. 

Previously, Deisigan spent nearly a decade at Bank Negara Malaysia, where he held key roles in both fiscal and monetary policy. He contributed to the design of national budget measures on a broad range of issues, including the GST/SST transition, the implementation of the sugar tax, and the eventual abolishment of the national service program. On the monetary front, he played a central role in assessing monetary policy transmission during the COVID-19 crisis and shaping unconventional credit-related interventions such as the loan moratorium.

Deisigan holds a Master of Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor’s degree with a double major in economics and finance from Emory University. His work reflects a deep commitment to evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic development.

Ms. Amanda Tan is the Senior Country Officer for IFC in Malaysia, covering all sectors and products for IFC’s operations in Malaysia.  Prior to IFC, she was an Investment Specialist with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Private Sector Operations Department where she led deals in the health and education sectors. 

Amanda began her career at ADB as a Young Professional and worked in various capacities across ADB’s sovereign and private sector operations. Prior to ADB, she undertook diverse roles, including Economist and Bank Supervisor at the Central Bank of Malaysia. 

Amanda holds a master’s degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Economics and Public Policy, along with a certificate in Health and Health Policy from Princeton University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research: Financial Engineering from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.