Business As Mission proudly presents their FIRST ever conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
"Called for God's Purpose: Guarding His Trust" — two days of testimony, teaching and fellowship with Christian business and faith leaders from across the region.
A movement of Christian business and faith leaders — gathering in Kuala Lumpur
Born in the Philippines, Business As Mission (BAM) is a movement, not merely an organisation, of Christian business owners who use their companies as platforms to advance the Great Commission and impact their nation for God's glory.
In October 2026, BAM Philippines hosts its first-ever international conference, bringing the movement beyond its home shores to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Under the theme "Called for God's Purpose: Guarding His Trust," business leaders from across Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the wider region will gather for two days of testimony, teaching and fellowship.
This is a place where faith and commerce meet, where leaders are reminded that they are purpose-driven before they are profit-driven, called to steward people, profit and the planet faithfully in the marketplace.
Our Vision
Christian business owners operating faithfully in the marketplace to advance the Great Commission and impact their nation for God's glory.
Our Mission
To unite, love, encourage, strengthen and serve one another as fellow Christian business owners on a shared journey towards godly stewardship.
Profitwith redemptive purpose
Peopleloving our neighbour
Planetstewarded responsibly
Our Theme
"who has saved us and called us with a holy calling…"
2 Timothy 1:9
Called for God's Purpose: Guarding His Trust
Why We Gather
Aims of the Conference
Two days designed to renew conviction, share hard-won lessons, and send leaders back to their daily lives and professions better equipped.
Inspire Faith-Driven Leadership
Encourage Christian business owners and professionals to lead with purpose, integrity and biblical values — guarding the trust God has placed in their hands.
Share Testimonies of Transformation
A platform for respected leaders to share how faith shaped their business journeys — through crisis, conviction, and the cost of keeping faith in the marketplace.
Equip with Practical Tools
Practical frameworks and wisdom for integrating faith with everyday business decisions — from ethics and corruption to family business and succession.
The Voices
Speaker Profiles
Business leaders, pastors and changemakers from across the region — sharing across two days.
Day 1 Friday, 23 October
Senior Pastor Isaac Ling
Senior Pastor, Sidang Injil Borneo Kuala Lumpur (SIBKL), Malaysia
Pastor Isaac Ling is the Senior Pastor of Sidang Injil Borneo Kuala Lumpur (SIBKL), one of Malaysia's largest churches with over 5,000 congregants attending services weekly. Originally from Miri, Sarawak, he is a second-generation Christian who joined SIBKL after returning to Malaysia, initially serving in the worship ministry before progressing into pastoral leadership. He previously served as SIBKL's Connect Pastor, leading the Integration and Welcome Ministry while pastoring young adults, and is deeply passionate about leadership development, theology, and worship. In 2024, he succeeded SIBKL's founding Senior Pastor, Dr Chew Weng Chee, as part of a generational handover during the church's 30th anniversary year. He is married to Pastor Kim Lian and they have two sons, Jedidiah and Macarius.
Dato' Sri Idris Jala
President and CEO, PEMANDU Associates, Malaysia
Dato' Sri Idris Jala is the President and CEO of PEMANDU Associates, a global consultancy specialising in public sector transformation and business turnaround. A Kelabit from Bario, Sarawak — the first Orang Ulu to be appointed a federal cabinet minister — he holds a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies and Management from Universiti Sains Malaysia (1982) and a Master's in Industrial Relations from the University of Warwick (1986). He spent 23 years at Shell, rising to Vice President of Shell Retail International, and led successful turnarounds for Shell in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. In 2005, he was appointed CEO of Malaysia Airlines, where he reversed a US$400 million loss into a record US$260 million profit by 2007. He subsequently served as Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and CEO of PEMANDU from 2009 to 2015, spearheading Malaysia's National Transformation Programme. In 2014, Bloomberg ranked him among the top 10 most influential policy makers in the world. He also serves as Non-Executive Co-Chairman of Sunway Group and Chairman of Heineken Malaysia.
Datin' Sri Pang Ngan Yue
Malaysia
Datin' Sri Pang Ngan Yue is a graduate of Universiti Sains Malaysia's School of Humanities (1984), where she met her husband, Dato' Sri Idris Jala, during their university years in Penang. Throughout his career — across his stints in Shell Sri Lanka, Malaysia Airlines, and government service — she has been publicly described by Idris as his closest counsel, including in pivotal decisions such as his entry into government service in 2009.
Elder Richard Tan
Co-Founder, Business As Mission Philippines
Elder Richard Tan is a Christian business owner in the Philippines' distribution industry and Co-Founder of Business As Mission (BAM) Philippines, a movement that mobilises Christian business owners to use their companies as platforms for spreading the Gospel and serving communities. Together with his wife Catherine, he is recognised within the BAM community as a living example of integrating biblical principles into commercial practice.
Catherine "Cathy" Tan
Co-Founder, Business As Mission Philippines
Catherine Tan, popularly known as Cathy, is Co-Founder of Business As Mission Philippines alongside her husband Richard. She is an active speaker within Filipino Christian business circles — notably appearing at the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Philippines 77th anniversary event in 2025, where she addressed the theme of stewarding resources well. Under the Tans' leadership, BAM Philippines has grown into a national network hosting Face-to-Face Fellowships across Manila, Cebu, Davao, and beyond, drawing hundreds of Christian business owners at each gathering.
Tan Sri Sir Francis Yeoh
Executive Chairman, YTL Corporation Berhad, Malaysia
Tan Sri Sir Francis Yeoh is the Executive Chairman of YTL Corporation Berhad, one of Malaysia's leading infrastructure conglomerates, with core businesses spanning utilities, construction, cement, property, hospitality and technology across 10 countries. The eldest son of YTL founder Tan Sri Dato' Seri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay, he took over the family business in 1988 and helped transform it into a regional group with major interests in power, water, transport, real estate and hotels. A prominent Malaysian business leader, he was conferred an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution to economic relations between Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Known for speaking openly about the role of faith, values and stewardship in leadership, he remains a respected voice in business, nation-building and corporate responsibility.
Datuk Dr Edward Ong
Chairman, Pelican Paradise Group, Singapore
Datuk Dr Edward Ong Han Nam is a Singaporean property developer and the Chairman/President of Pelican Paradise Group. He is best known as the developer of the iconic Sutera Harbour Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah — a 384-acre seafront resort completed in the late 1990s, for which he was conferred the Sabah Chief Minister's Special Award in 2001. He also founded Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, which manages UNESCO heritage sites in Sabah and Timor-Leste. Approaching retirement at age 60, he responded to a calling to invest in Timor-Leste and signed an agreement with the Timor-Leste government in 2008 to develop Pelican Paradise — set to be the country's first five-star resort, with a US$250 million investment commitment. In 2014, the World Evangelical Alliance and the Entrepreneurial Leaders Organisation presented him with the “Entrepreneurial Leaders Award” in Vancouver. He frequently speaks publicly about his Christian faith as the driving force behind his investment decisions.
Hannah To
Chief Operations Officer, CitiGlobal Realty and Development Inc., Philippines
Hannah To is the Chief Operations Officer of CitiGlobal Realty and Development Inc., a Philippine real estate developer specialising in affordable, income-generating leisure properties in destinations such as Tagaytay and Palawan. The company was established in 2003 and became a full-time lifestyle developer in 2011. She holds a Master's degree from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (2018–2019), and her skill set spans leadership, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and marketing. She joined CitiGlobal early in her career as an Online Marketing Intern and rose through the ranks to Director of Operations before assuming the COO role. She works alongside her mother, Beth To, CEO of CitiGlobal, and currently leads operations on flagship projects such as the Tagaytay Clifton Resort Suites.
Ir. Dr Nehemiah Lee Chee Hai
Founder Chairman, Nehemiah Group, Malaysia
Ir. Dr Nehemiah Lee Chee Hai is the Founder Chairman of the Nehemiah Group of Companies, a Malaysian-owned construction and engineering group known for its patented “Nehemiah Wall” retaining wall system — a fixture along Malaysian expressways such as the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway and KL-Karak Highway. Born and raised in Kahang New Village, Johor, he scored straight A's at the National Junior College in Singapore before choosing to study at the University of Malaya over the National University of Singapore. He later obtained a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, USA, declining an offer to remain there in order to return and serve his home country. After working in the Irrigation and Drainage Department and the private sector, he co-founded Nehemiah Reinforced Soil Sdn Bhd in 1993 with engineer Eugene Oh. The Nehemiah Group today operates across Sri Lanka, Singapore, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and India. He has received numerous awards including the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) International Award for integrity in business (2013), and is known for his uncompromising zero-tolerance stance on corruption. He published his autobiography, The Wall — Stories of a Jar of Clay, in recent years.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lee Oi Hian
Executive Chairman, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad / Chairman, Batu Kawan Berhad, Malaysia
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lee Oi Hian is the Executive Chairman of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) and Chairman of Batu Kawan Berhad, KLK's holding company — among Malaysia's largest plantation groups, with operations across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Liberia. The eldest son of the late rubber baron Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng, founder of KLK, he graduated with First Class Honours in Agricultural Science from the University of Malaya and obtained an MBA from Harvard Business School. He joined KLK as an executive in 1974, was appointed to the board in 1985, and became Chairman/CEO in 1993. Under his leadership, KLK's planted area grew from 74,000 hectares in 1992 to 284,000 hectares by FY2021, and the group developed a substantial oleochemicals business generating RM10 billion in revenue across Asia, China, and Europe. He was redesignated Executive Chairman in February 2024 and also serves on the Boards of Trustees of the Perdana Leadership Foundation, UTAR Education Foundation, and Yayasan Wesley. He is widely respected for his humility and adherence to his father's values of honesty, hard work, and loyalty.
Senior Pastor Dr Chew Weng Chee
Founding Pastor, Sidang Injil Borneo Kuala Lumpur (SIBKL), Malaysia
Senior Pastor Dr Chew Weng Chee is the Founding Pastor of Sidang Injil Borneo Kuala Lumpur (SIBKL), which he and his wife, Pastor Dr Lew Lee Choo, founded in 1994 while both were practising medical professionals — he as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and she as a Paediatrician. In 1999, he left his medical career to answer God's call to full-time ministry. Over 30 years, he led SIBKL from a small congregation of 15 members to a vibrant intergenerational church of over 5,000 weekly attendees across multiple campuses, celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Megastar Arena with over 6,000 worshippers in 2024. He holds a Master's degree in theology and stepped down as Senior Pastor in July 2024 at age 77, handing over to Pastor Isaac Ling. Now in his late 70s, he continues to mentor young pastors, strengthen smaller churches across West Malaysia, and support the East Malaysian church.
Day 2 Saturday, 24 October
Pastor Ann Wan Kuan
Lead Pastor, Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC), Malaysia
Pastor Ann Wan Kuan is the Lead Pastor of Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC), one of Malaysia's largest and most multi-ethnic Christian communities with approximately 5,000 weekly worshippers across English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil, Myanmar, and Nepalese congregations, and over 300 cell groups. He stepped into the Lead Pastor role succeeding Pastor Chris Kam, and notably delivered the keynote sermon at DUMC's 45th anniversary celebration at Mega Star Arena in 2025.
Rev. Abel Cheah Sze Wei
Vicar, Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB), Malaysia
Rev. Abel Cheah Sze Wei is the Vicar of Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB), an Anglican church under the Diocese of West Malaysia, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and serving as the Alpha Asia Pacific Hub. He also serves in a senior leadership role at Alpha Asia Pacific, directing its Leadership Development initiatives. Before pastoral leadership, he was the National Coordinator of Alpha Malaysia and Head of Regions at Teach For Malaysia, a leadership development non-profit. He took on the role of Vicar of HTBB, succeeding founding Vicar Rev. Miles Toulmin, who had planted HTBB out of Holy Trinity Brompton, London, in 2014. He pastors HTBB alongside his wife Jacintha, who heads up Projects and Planting initiatives for the church.
Leon Jala
Group CEO, PEMANDU Associates, Malaysia
Leon Jala is the Group CEO of PEMANDU Associates and the eldest son of Dato' Sri Idris Jala. Of Kelabit heritage, he grew up across the Netherlands, East and West Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the UK, owing to his father's international career — an upbringing that shaped his love of storytelling and creative work. He spent over 11 years as a brand strategist and award-winning copywriter before joining PEMANDU Associates, where he has been involved in projects including Malaysia's National Transformation Programme and Nigeria's Economic Recovery & Growth Plan. He served as interim chairman of PEMANDU Associates in 2024–2025. Alongside his corporate work, he is formerly the Executive Pastor and Head of Leadership Development at Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang Church, and co-hosts The Game of the Impossible podcast with his father — one of Malaysia's fastest-growing podcasts on leadership, faith, and transformation. He is married to Andrea and they have two children.
Dr George C.Y. So
Managing Director, Digi-Advance Technology Limited; Advisor, Our Hong Kong Foundation, Hong Kong
Dr George C.Y. So is a Hong Kong-based business leader, entrepreneur and technology executive with experience across digital platforms, cross-border commerce and innovation-led business development. He is the Managing Director of Digi-Advance Technology Limited and serves as an Advisor to Our Hong Kong Foundation. His career has also included leadership in Greater Bay Area economic engagement, with public profiles listing him as President or Honorary Life President of organisations connected to Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao business cooperation. With a background in business administration and an honorary doctorate in engineering, Dr So brings a practical perspective on enterprise building, technology adoption and regional collaboration, making him a relevant voice on business transformation, innovation and purpose-driven leadership.
Stefanus Cancan
CEO, Kératif Pictures Company
Stefanus Cancan is an Indonesian filmmaker, producer and creative entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of Kératif Pictures Company. He began his journey in film in 2014 at the age of 15, and has since built a growing creative platform spanning film production, visual storytelling and film education. In 2021, he received national recognition as Best Director, while films he has directed have been screened at festivals in the United Kingdom, Berlin, Nigeria, India and the Philippines. His work has also been recognised at the Piala Maya, with one of his short films nominated for Best Short Film in 2022. Beyond production, he is active in film education and youth development through initiatives such as Kératif Film School and Kératif Foundation, reflecting his mission to strengthen Indonesia's creative ecosystem through storytelling, skills development and access to film education.
Datuk Nicol Ann David
Former World #1 in Ladies Squash & 8-times World Open Champion
Datuk Nicol David is one of Malaysia's most celebrated athletes and widely regarded as the greatest women's squash player in history. Born in Penang, she became World No. 1 in 2006 and held the ranking for a record 108 consecutive months. Over her career, she won a record eight World Championship titles, five British Open titles, two Commonwealth Games gold medals and five Asian Games gold medals, establishing herself as a dominant global sporting figure. In 2021, she was named The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time, further cementing her legacy beyond squash. Today, through the Nicol David Organisation, she continues to champion youth development, using sport, education and wellbeing to empower the next generation in Malaysia.
Loi Tuan Ee
Founder and Group Managing Director, Farm Fresh Berhad, Malaysia
Loi Tuan Ee is the Founder and Group Managing Director of Farm Fresh Berhad, Malaysia's largest homegrown dairy company, listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2022 with operations spanning Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, and expanding further across Southeast Asia. Born and raised in rural Perak, he spent 20 years in the packaging industry, reaching a senior position with a half-million ringgit annual salary by age 42. In 2005, against the advice of family and friends, he left corporate life to pursue agriculture, initially venturing into goats, dragon fruit, and arowana fish before pivoting to dairy. In 2009, he and his brother Loi Tuan Kin imported 60 Holstein-Jersey cows from Australia and set up Farm Fresh's first farm in Mawai, Johor. Today the company operates six dairy farms and three processing plants. A practising Christian, he speaks publicly about how faith has guided the business — sharing his testimony at DUMC and other Christian platforms — and was listed on Forbes Malaysia's 50 Richest in 2022.
Dato' Loy Teik Ngan
Group Executive Chairman, Taylor's Education Group, Malaysia
Dato' Loy Teik Ngan is the Group Executive Chairman of Taylor's Education Group (TEG), Malaysia's largest private education group, encompassing Taylor's University (ranked among the top private universities in Southeast Asia by QS), Taylor's College, Garden International School, and six international schools across Malaysia and Singapore. He is the eldest son of the late Tan Sri Dato' Dr Loy Hean Heong, founder of MBf Group, Malaysia's largest finance company in the 1990s. In 2001, he and his family acquired a small stake in Taylor's Education, and by 2003 he took over leadership. Under his stewardship, TEG has expanded into Singapore and Vietnam and has, since 2017, awarded close to RM40 million in education scholarships. He is also a director of the Family Business Network Asia.
Bruno Roche
Founder, Economics of Mutuality
Bruno Roche is the founder and managing director of the Economics of Mutuality, a movement and management practice that reimagines the purpose of business beyond profit maximisation. He previously served for many years as Chief Economist of Mars, Incorporated, where he led the pioneering research initiative that grew into the Economics of Mutuality. He is co-author of Completing Capitalism: Heal Business to Heal the World, and speaks internationally on purpose-driven, holistic approaches to capitalism that account for social, human and natural capital alongside financial return.
Peter Yong
Co-Founder and Host, Mr Money TV, Malaysia
Peter Yong, better known as “Mr Money TV,” is the Co-Founder and host of Mr Money TV, Malaysia's leading personal finance edutainment platform with over 170,000 YouTube subscribers, and CEO of its parent company, Finlit Media Tech Group Sdn Bhd. He originally trained for pastoral ministry before pivoting into financial planning, spending his early career in insurance. He is also the founder and host of the extremely popular Mr Money TV channel, aiming to make financial literacy accessible and relatable to ordinary Malaysians. He has since built it into a seven-figure media business and is widely regarded as one of the most influential financial content creators in Malaysia.
Rev. Carmelo "Mel" Caparros II
Senior Pastor, Living Word Christian Churches of Cebu International Inc., Philippines
Rev. Carmelo “Mel” Caparros II is the Senior Pastor of Living Word Christian Churches of Cebu International Incorporated, a network of over 120 churches with more than 10,000 members across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in the Philippines, as well as Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He graduated with a BA in Communication Arts from De La Salle University in 1981 and initially worked in advertising at Advertising and Marketing Associates. He became a Christian in 1982 after witnessing the changed life of his brother. He pursued theological studies at the Asian Theological Seminary, Word for the World Bible School, Immanuel Bible College, and the International Bible Institute of London (Cebu Extension), where he earned a diploma in Biblical Studies. He hosts a nationwide radio program, “Living Word Radio,” on FEBC stations, and has authored several books including Enough Is Enough and Providence Is Enough. He has spoken at conferences across the Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, the UK, and the US. He and his wife Ana Maria (Marie) have three adult children.
Speaker line-up as featured in the official conference programme. Photographs will be added as they become available.
Programme
Agenda & Itinerary
Two full days of worship, testimony, teaching and fellowship. Proposed agenda — subject to change.
8:30 am
Registration & Claiming of Conference Kits
9:00 am
Praise & Worship
Worship Team
9:15 am
Devotion & Opening Prayer
Senior Pastor Isaac Ling (SIBKL)
9:30 am
Welcome Remarks
Dato' Sri Idris Jala & Datin' Sri Ngan Pang Yue (Malaysia)
9:45 am
Business As Mission (BAM) Overview
Elder Richard & Catherine Tan, Co-Founders of Business As Mission Philippines
10:00 am
A Government's Perspective on Business Ethics & the Challenges of Keeping Faith as a Minister
Y.B. Hannah Yeoh, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Federal Territories (Malaysia)
10:30 am
Break
11:00 am
It's Crazy: Keeping Faith in the Chaos of Entrepreneurship
Datuk Dr Edward Ong, Chairman, Pelican Paradise Group (Singapore)
11:40 am
Family Business & Faith Integration
Dato' Loy Teik Ngan, Chairman, Taylor's Education Group (Malaysia)
12:30 pm
Lunch Fellowship
1:30 pm
Praise & Worship
BAM Worship Team
1:50 pm
Price to Pay for Keeping Your Faith in Business
Hannah To, COO, CitiGlobal Realty & Development Inc. (Philippines)
2:20 pm
Saying No to Corruption
Dr Nehemiah Lee, Founder Chairman, Nehemiah Group (Malaysia)
2:50 pm
Break
3:20 pm
Testimony: "As For Me and My House"
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Lee Ooi Hian & Family, Chairman of KLK Group (Malaysia)
4:00 pm
Chosen for God's Purpose: "Reaffirming Our Business Mandate"
Senior Pastor Dr Chew Weng Chee (Malaysia)
5:00 pm
Closing Prayer & Benediction
8:30 am
Registration
9:00 am
Praise & Worship
9:15 am
Devotion & Opening Prayer
Pastor Ann Wan Kuan, DUMC Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
9:30 am
TBC
Tan Sri Sir Francis Yeoh, Executive Chairman of YTL Corporation Berhad
10:30 am
Panel Disc. #1 – The Church and the Workplace
Pastor Isaac Ling (SIBKL), Vicar Abel (HTBB), Pastor Ann (DUMC) · Moderator: Leon Jala, Group CEO, PEMANDU Associates (Malaysia)
11:20 am
Reflections
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Panel Disc. #2: A Time of Sharing: Passing the Torch
So-Young Kang, Founder and CEO, Gnowbe (Singapore); Stefanus Cancan, CEO of Kératif Pictures Company; Datuk Nicol Ann David, Former World #1 in Ladies Squash & 8-times World Open Champion · Moderator: Peter Yong, Podcaster of Mr. Money (Malaysia)
2:30 pm
Divine Intervention in Business
Lo Tuan Ee, Founder and Group CEO, Farm Fresh Berhad (Malaysia)
3:20 pm
Reflections and Break
4:20 pm
TBC
Bruno Roche, Founder and leader of the Economics of Mutuality
5:00 pm
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Rev. Mel Caparros, Living Word Christian Churches (Philippines)
Join Us
Tickets & Registration
Full Conference Pass
RM950
Two transformational days with Christian business and faith leaders from across the region.
Two-day access (23–24 October 2026)
Conference kit
Lunch and dinner provided
Access to all sessions and panels
Grand Lagoon Ballroom · Sunway Resort Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
