The annual YTL Leadership Conference returned to the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur on 13 November 2025, welcoming over 900 participants from across the Group — a record attendance.
The day featured keynotes and panel discussions exploring themes shaping today’s workplace: empathy-led leadership, navigating change, building high-performing teams, and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”).
The conference began with a message on purpose-driven leadership, speaking to values, resilience and faith as the anchors of effective leadership. Tan Sri (Sir) Yeoh Sock Ping, Executive Chairman of YTL Corp, emphasised embracing technology and AI as tools to empower people, strengthen decision-making and drive innovation — whilst remaining rooted in the Group’s core values.
Keynote 1: Featuring Dato’ Sri Idris Jala, Chairman of PEMANDU Associates and Leon Jala, Vice Chairman of PEMANDU Associates, the father-and-son duo offered an intergenerational perspective on transformation, bridging strategy with humanity. Their session delivered practical insights on performance, personal growth and the courage required to navigate both breakthroughs and setbacks.
Keynote 2: Featuring Ian Yee, Co-Founder of The Fourth / Executive Director of the Environmental Reporting Collective, Ian brought a journalistic lens to leadership, challenging participants to think critically, ask better questions and embrace curiosity. He spoke to the importance of truth and perspective in an era of information overload, and how leaders can communicate with greater clarity and confidence.
Keynote 3: Featuring Daniel Walder, Architect Director of Building Design Partnership (BDP), Daniel delivered an energetic session encouraging participants to unlock their full potential. He highlighted the power of curiosity, continuous learning and deep listening — showing how leaders can adapt to rapidly changing environments and push themselves and their teams toward extraordinary results.
AI Panel (AI for Malaysia: ILMU’s Role in Powering Local Businesses): The AI Panel examined the evolving AI landscape across the Group, exploring real opportunities, risks and practical applications. Participants came away with concrete perspectives on how to leverage technology to elevate innovation, customer experience and decision-making.
YTL’s senior leaders came together for a candid conversation on leadership, culture and decision-making in complex environments. Participants gained rare insight into how the Group’s top leaders navigate challenges, balancing accountability with humility and conviction.