The Track to Tomorrow: Redefining Malaysia's Global Supply Chain & Sustainable Growth
The Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development hosted the think tank session “The Track to Tomorrow: Redefining Malaysia’s Global Supply Chain & Sustainable Growth” on 13 March 2026, welcoming over 200 participants from academia, industry, and partner organisations.
A key highlight of the session was Mr Zaidi’s address, detailing how the ECRL will reshape Malaysia’s logistics and connectivity by reducing transit time between Port Klang and Kuantan Port, improving freight reliability, and strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional logistics hub within ASEAN.
The discussion also emphasised sustainability, highlighting the ECRL’s role in lowering carbon emissions, easing highway congestion, and supporting ESG principles.
Special thanks to:
- Guest Speaker – Mr Zaidi Sharif, Head of Strategy Division, Malaysia Rail Link
- Moderator – Assoc. Prof. Dr Keat hoe Yeoh, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development
- Emcee – Ms Shangeetha Rajmohan
Distinguished Guests:
- Datuk Haji Yahaya Bin Abdullah, Member of the Board of Directors, Malaysia Rail Link
- Assoc. Prof. Dr Chen Jit Ern, Head, Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development
- Dr Stella Ong Kim Yoke, Deputy Dean of Employability and Alumni, Sunway Business School
Kelab Rakan ECRL Leadership Board:
- Mr Manivannan
- Mr Shashitharan
- Mr Sharlman
Co-organised by Kelab Rakan ECRL, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL), Sunway University, and Sunway College, the event explored the impact of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) while encouraging students to consider future careers in engineering, digital systems, and sustainable development.
The session also highlighted the value of collaboration between academia and industry in shaping Malaysia’s future workforce.
