About Sasana Symposium 2026 

From trade wars, geopolitical reconfiguration, to the Middle East conflict, global uncertainties are redefining contours of the global economy. As a small and open economy, Malaysia is not insulated from these developments.

These challenges test the resilience of our economy and financial system, while also creating opportunities to undertake reforms that strengthen our long-term prospects.

As such, the challenge before Malaysia is how can we galvanise the nation to take on measures that can not only see us through immediate headwinds, but will also set the economy on a more resilient and prosperous path.

Against this backdrop, Sasana Symposium 2026 serves as a platform to bring together experts and thought leaders in economics, finance and beyond to explore these global shifts and what they mean for Malaysia. The Symposium aims to generate actionable insights on how Malaysia can navigate near-term uncertainties while advancing long-term reforms for sustained resilience and inclusive growth.