Community Engagement Asia Malaysia Returns in 2027

Community Engagement Asia Malaysia will now make its debut in 2027, giving us the opportunity to build an even stronger and more locally relevant first edition.

We are using this additional time to further shape the programme around the conversations, challenges and opportunities that matter most to Malaysia’s community engagement practitioners.

We look forward to bringing the community together in 2027 for a meaningful, practical and impactful first edition.

New dates and further details will be announced soon. Watch this space!

TESTIMONIALS

SG Enable

Assistant Director

“Good panel of speakers covering wide range of topics.”

Nexus, MINDEF

Assistant Director

“Great session which included insightful sharing by industry and government partners.”

MINDEF

Manager

“Refreshing and informative.”

KidSTART

Manager

“I enjoyed myself and learned a lot from the sharing.”

SG Enable

Assistant Manager

“Eye-opening!”

National Library Board

Assistant Director

“Good overview and networking!”

SG Enable

Manager, Partnerships

“Practical and informative sharing!”

Total Recall

Director

“Well spaced-out conference. Looking forward to the next one!”

National Council of Social Services

Manager

“Good to hear the different perspectives from various speakers.”

National Environment Agency

Senior Assistant Director

“Engaging and insightful, yet in a light-hearted setting conducive for learning.”

Singapore International Foundation

Manager, Communications & Engagement

“The conference was well thought-out and engaging (no pun intended).”

Manpower Branch, MINDEF

Head

“I had an enriching experience hearing speakers from different areas on engagement.”

PAssion Wave, People’s Association

Assistant Director

“Generally, very insightful. The speakers are very knowledgeable and able to share their experiences clearly.”

Specialist CC, People’s Association

Assistant Director

“Insightful sharing from prominent leaders across people, public and private sectors that provides practical solutions and considerations for community engagement.”

MINDEF

Manager, Engagement

“Highly recommended for practitioners to attend.”

NEXUS, MINDEF

Director

“Sessions gave practical tools and case studies for application.”

MINDEF

Community Engagement Officer

“Almost perfect. Would definitely come back and/or recommend it to others. good support leading up to event.”

Singapore Polytechnic

Manager

“’Enjoyed the insights from all the speakers as they bring with them multi-faceted perspectives.”

NSD, MINDEF

Head, Communications & Engagement Sector

“’It was a well organised event with very knowledgeable speakers and panelists. Truly a great experience to be part of the session.”

CPF Board

Assistant Director

“’It’s a good event for community engagement practitioners to learn more about best practices and tips.”

Outreach, URA

Senior Manager

“’A programme that serves to bring various practitioners in this space together for a day of sharing and cross learning.”

Community & Youth

Senior Manager, Ministry of Culture

“Well planned and good time management.”

Why Community Engagement Matters in Malaysia

Malaysia is at a crossroads. Practitioners are navigating increasingly complex challenges while striving to build trust, inclusivity, and resilience.

Bridging divides

Over 60% of Malaysians believe racial unity is worsening (Merdeka Center, 2023), making authentic trust-building more urgent than ever.

Digital inclusion gaps

Despite 97% internet penetration (MCMC, 2023), rural and low-income communities remain excluded from meaningful participation.

Youth as changemakers

With 43% of Malaysians under 25 (DOSM, 2024), empowering youth is not optional—it’s essential for Malaysia’s future.

Resilient practitioners

A 40% increase in community-linked mental health cases (MOH) highlights the need to support practitioner wellbeing.

Who Should Attend

Community Engagement Asia 2026 is designed for practitioners who are directly responsible for designing, delivering, and sustaining community engagement initiatives, including:

Public Sector

Mid–senior level officers and managers working in community development, social programmes, stakeholder engagement, public communications, and partnership building across ministries, statutory boards, and local agencies.

Non-Profit, Social Service & Civil Society

Leaders and practitioners from NGOs, charities, foundations, social enterprises, and service providers delivering programmes on the ground and working closely with communities.

Corporate / Private Sector

Professionals overseeing corporate citizenship, ESG, sustainability, CSR, community partnerships, and social impact initiatives.

Healthcare, Education & Social Services

Practitioners engaging directly with families, youths, seniors, and vulnerable populations.

Grassroots & Community Organisations

Community leaders, organisers, and practitioners embedded within neighbourhoods and local networks.

GALLERY

ABOUT US

Part of the Forum Media Group which has offices in 26 countries around the world, Lighthouse Independent Media is the publisher of the market-leading media and events brands MARKETING-INTERACTIVE and Human Resources Online. Lighthouse Independent Media has a fast-paced, high-performance culture and the company’s products are market-leaders, driven by a team of high-achieving professionals.

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE
Established in June 2002, MARKETING-INTERACTIVE is Asia’s leading source of advertising, marketing and media intelligence reaching out to CMOs across Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. Credible, fiercely independent, and always first with industry-breaking news. We reach out to more advertising and marketing professionals across Asia than any other publication.

For more than a decade, we have produced many flagship events across Asia, bringing together thousands of thought leaders, marketing and communications practitioners, agencies, mar-tech enablers and business leaders. Our high profile and prestigious awards are celebrated by both brands and agencies across Asia.

HUMAN RESOURCES ONLINE
Human Resources Online is a media & events brand that is passionate about the progression of HR, through our platforms ranging from digital content to in-person events, roundtables, and webinars, for Asia’s HR practitioners and solution providers. Established in 2004, we have since expanded throughout Asia which includes Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Human Resources Online is Asia’s leading HR platform for CHROs and decision makers who are passionate about affecting positive change in their organisation. We are complemented by a portfolio of events, that includes two-day conferences, one-day interactives, award shows, masterclasses, online learning, and bespoke event partnerships.

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