The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is proud to announce the successful launch of the ASEAN Supply Chain Coordination Advisory Council (ASCCAC) during its inaugural meeting on September 23, 2025, at the M World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The Council, mooted by FMM in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Manufacturing Network, was established with the support of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), which will convey the Council’s recommendations to ASEAN governments. This new private sector-led platform is dedicated to strengthening ASEAN’s supply chain resilience, efficiency, and integration.
The session, co-chaired by FMM President Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai and ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak, brought together key private sector leaders to tackle the critical issue of regional supply chain resilience. The meeting was elevated by a keynote presentation from Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu, Special Envoy to the President of Indonesia, and a presentation of the supply chain resilience survey findings by Mr. Yasufumi Otaki of JETRO Jakarta.
This collaborative effort officially launched the new private sector-led council, dedicated to championing three core objectives: boosting intra-ASEAN trade, improving cross-border coordination, and accelerating the adoption of digital and sustainable practices. The ASEAN Business Advisory Council will serve as the secretariat for this council, with its chairmanship following the ASEAN chairmanship.