Rafidah Aziz is one of South East Asia’s most dynamic and respected people. She is Malaysia’s longest serving Minister of International Trade and Industry, having been in the position for 21 years from 1987-2008. Much admired by her peers and colleague, she is regarded as an authority on global trade.... Read more
Rafidah Aziz is one of South East Asia’s most dynamic and respected people. She is Malaysia’s longest serving Minister of International Trade and Industry, having been in the position for 21 years from 1987-2008. Much admired by her peers and colleague, she is regarded as an authority on global trade.
During her tenure as the Minister of International Trade and Industry, Rafidah Aziz contributed significantly to the development of Malaysia’s economy. With her sound knowledge of economic matters, she worked tirelessly to position and to promote Malaysia as the most favoured destination for foreign direct investment.
Under her leadership, many multi-national corporations such as Intel, Western Digital, Panasonic, Samsung set up manufacturing, research and development facilities in Malaysia. Malaysia is now the 20th largest trading nation in the world and the largest exporter of semi-conductors. On the domestic front, she strived to create opportunities for local enterprises to excel in their markets. Trade agencies such as SMIDEC, now known as SME Corp and Matrade were set up. The establishment of SMIDEC was in recognition of the need for a specialised agency to further promote the development of small and medium industries (SMIs) in the manufacturing sector through the provision of advisory services, financial assistance, infrastructural facilities, market access and other support programmes.
Through her concerted efforts and passion in promoting Malaysia’s trade, many businesses have emerged from small medium enterprises to become large corporations with offices around the world. The local media dubbed her as ‘Rapid Fire Rafidah’ and loved her forthright opinion and wit. Her expertise, visionary outlook and confidence have been a source of inspiration to many entrepreneurs and Malaysians. Known as the ‘Iron Lady’ from Kuala Kangsar, she is in her element when it comes to tackling trade negotiations or promoting the attributes of Brand Malaysia.
Rafidah Aziz continues to have her finger on the pulse on international trade and investments as patron of the Malaysia-Europe Forum. She was recently appointed as the Chairman of the fast growing airline, AirAsia X.
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You can book Rafidah Aziz through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rafidah's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rafidah Aziz's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Rafidah tailored to your event.
Rafidah Aziz speaks on Asia, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rafidah to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rafidah Aziz for events worldwide, subject to Rafidah's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rafidah Aziz is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Rafidah can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rafidah Aziz on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Rafidah can offer.
Rafidah Aziz delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rafidah Aziz's areas of expertise include Asia, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Rafidah's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Rafidah Aziz can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Economics & Finance, Emerging Markets, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Rafidah's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Rafidah Aziz is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rafidah Aziz, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rafidah's current availability for your dates.