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MIDP's flagship human capital transformation conference returns on 5 – 6 August 2026 at CCEC, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of fracturing global trade landscape, high-stakes AI adoption, and an ever-evolving multi-generational workforce, one question is rising to the top of every leadership agenda: how do you sustain people and performance when change is the only constant?
With human capital sitting at the very heart of competitive advantage, the People & Culture Conference (PACC) returns for its third edition with greater momentum, deeper conviction, and an even stronger commitment to revolutionise Malaysian workplaces than ever before.
Scheduled for 5–6 August 2026 at CCEC, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, PACC 2026 brings together 300 business leaders, corporate decision makers and people and culture professionals at a pivotal moment where leadership must move beyond reactive inclusion initiatives toward deliberate, values-driven strategy.
"One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that high performance and employee wellbeing sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. The reality is that wellbeing is not the cost of performance." says Emellia Shariff, CEO of the Malaysian Institute for Development of Professionals (MIDP), the organiser and visionary force behind PACC.
"When organisations consistently deprioritise sustainable people management, they accumulate what I call 'people debt': silence, disengagement, presenteeism, and burnout. Like any form of debt, the consequences may remain hidden for a time, but they eventually come due on your balance sheet."
Since its inaugural edition, PACC has earned a distinctive reputation in Malaysia's corporate landscape as a trusted gathering space where senior leaders engage peers in meaningful dialogue around human capital strategy.
This year's edition is anchored on two transformative pillars: Leadership & Organisational Resilience, and Employee Experience & Psychological Safety — speaking directly to the pressures Malaysian business leaders are facing today.
Together, they frame 9 high-impact sessions designed to equip business leaders, industry players, senior management, HR practitioners, and organisational culture experts with the frameworks and insights they need to drive people and culture initiatives in their organisations.
What sets PACC apart from its regional peers is its uncompromising commitment to depth over spectacle. There are no hollow panels, no recycled slides, and no speakers reading off a script. More critically, it is not designed to be a passive sit-and-listen experience.
Delegates will listen to and engage directly with 24 C-suite leaders from some of Malaysia's most influential organisations: CIMB, Sunway, PETRONAS, Coca-Cola Malaysia, Pharmaniaga, DKSH, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Exxon Mobil, DHL Express, SD Guthrie, Proton, KWAP, TNB, BASF, Women in Tech, Awantec, PLUS Malaysia, and more.
With a diverse roster of speakers spanning industries and functions, delegates walk away inspired by authentic transformation journeys and equipped with proven, practical strategies to apply to their own organisational contexts.
Beyond the sessions, PACC has built its reputation as one of the few conferences that are deliberately designed for meaningful networking.
With only 300 seats reserved exclusively for delegates in senior leadership positions, PACC embeds peer exchange and connection into every touchpoint of the conference journey, allowing delegates to move beyond surface-level introductions towards genuine connections and peer networking.
PACC 2026 is further strengthened by the support of organisations championing inclusive and sustainable workplaces, including LeadWomen, IWFCI, MyCEB, 30% Club Malaysia, Women in Tech, and Speak Up Malaysia, alongside an expanding ecosystem of partners advancing the people and culture agenda across Malaysia.
Driving the conference is the Malaysian Institute for Development of Professionals (MIDP), a leading and award-winning human capital transformation institute championing people and culture excellence in Malaysia since 2010.
As the organiser and strategic force behind PACC, MIDP brings the same rigour, intentionality, and depth that defines all of its work: translating honest conversations into real organisational change.
PACC is its most public expression of that mission: an industry-wide stage to challenge inherited assumptions, surface new possibilities, and leave every delegate better equipped to build workplaces that truly work for people.
People & Culture Conference 2026 is now open for delegate registration at peopleandcultureconference.com. Discounts are available for group and MSME registrations.
MIDP's flagship human capital transformation conference returns on 5 – 6 August 2026 at CCEC, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of fracturing global trade landscape, high-stakes AI adoption, and an ever-evolving multi-generational workforce, one question is rising to the top of every leadership agenda: how do you sustain people and performance when change is the only constant?
With human capital sitting at the very heart of competitive advantage, the People & Culture Conference (PACC) returns for its third edition with greater momentum, deeper conviction, and an even stronger commitment to revolutionise Malaysian workplaces than ever before.
Scheduled for 5–6 August 2026 at CCEC, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, PACC 2026 brings together 300 business leaders, corporate decision makers and people and culture professionals at a pivotal moment where leadership must move beyond reactive inclusion initiatives toward deliberate, values-driven strategy.
"One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that high performance and employee wellbeing sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. The reality is that wellbeing is not the cost of performance." says Emellia Shariff, CEO of the Malaysian Institute for Development of Professionals (MIDP), the organiser and visionary force behind PACC.
"When organisations consistently deprioritise sustainable people management, they accumulate what I call 'people debt': silence, disengagement, presenteeism, and burnout. Like any form of debt, the consequences may remain hidden for a time, but they eventually come due on your balance sheet."
Since its inaugural edition, PACC has earned a distinctive reputation in Malaysia's corporate landscape as a trusted gathering space where senior leaders engage peers in meaningful dialogue around human capital strategy.
This year's edition is anchored on two transformative pillars: Leadership & Organisational Resilience, and Employee Experience & Psychological Safety — speaking directly to the pressures Malaysian business leaders are facing today.
Together, they frame 9 high-impact sessions designed to equip business leaders, industry players, senior management, HR practitioners, and organisational culture experts with the frameworks and insights they need to drive people and culture initiatives in their organisations.
What sets PACC apart from its regional peers is its uncompromising commitment to depth over spectacle. There are no hollow panels, no recycled slides, and no speakers reading off a script. More critically, it is not designed to be a passive sit-and-listen experience.
Delegates will listen to and engage directly with 24 C-suite leaders from some of Malaysia's most influential organisations: CIMB, Sunway, PETRONAS, Coca-Cola Malaysia, Pharmaniaga, DKSH, Hong Leong Islamic Bank, Exxon Mobil, DHL Express, SD Guthrie, Proton, KWAP, TNB, BASF, Women in Tech, Awantec, PLUS Malaysia, and more.
With a diverse roster of speakers spanning industries and functions, delegates walk away inspired by authentic transformation journeys and equipped with proven, practical strategies to apply to their own organisational contexts.
Beyond the sessions, PACC has built its reputation as one of the few conferences that are deliberately designed for meaningful networking.
With only 300 seats reserved exclusively for delegates in senior leadership positions, PACC embeds peer exchange and connection into every touchpoint of the conference journey, allowing delegates to move beyond surface-level introductions towards genuine connections and peer networking.
PACC 2026 is further strengthened by the support of organisations championing inclusive and sustainable workplaces, including LeadWomen, IWFCI, MyCEB, 30% Club Malaysia, Women in Tech, and Speak Up Malaysia, alongside an expanding ecosystem of partners advancing the people and culture agenda across Malaysia.
Driving the conference is the Malaysian Institute for Development of Professionals (MIDP), a leading and award-winning human capital transformation institute championing people and culture excellence in Malaysia since 2010.
As the organiser and strategic force behind PACC, MIDP brings the same rigour, intentionality, and depth that defines all of its work: translating honest conversations into real organisational change.
PACC is its most public expression of that mission: an industry-wide stage to challenge inherited assumptions, surface new possibilities, and leave every delegate better equipped to build workplaces that truly work for people.
People & Culture Conference 2026 is now open for delegate registration at peopleandcultureconference.com. Discounts are available for group and MSME registrations.
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PACC Returns to Redefine People & Culture Excellence
SEOUL, South Korea, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMORA Craft Spirits, a handcrafted premium Jeju mandarin spirit inspired by the ancient name of Jeju's volcanic island, is gaining attention in the global spirits market after winning consecutive awards at major domestic and international competitions since its debut in 2026.
ALMQUIST, the producer of TOMORA Fruit Spirits, announced that its three-product TOMORA series achieved remarkable results in its debut year, earning awards at Hong Kong CWSA, the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition, the World Drinks Awards in the United Kingdom, and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the United States.
At Hong Kong CWSA, known as an influential competition in the Greater China spirits market, all three TOMORA spirits received awards, including a Double Gold. TOMORA also won a Gold Medal at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition, further proving its competitiveness in Asia's key spirits markets.
In Korea, TOMORA spirits received the Grand Prize, the highest honor, at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards. With a Gold Medal at the World Drinks Awards in the U.K. and Gold and Silver Medals in the brandy category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, TOMORA spirits has continued its winning streak across Korea, Asia, Europe, and North America.
"The distinction of TOMORA Fruit Spirits lies in its fully integrated production system, where ALMQUIST manages every step from the cultivation of Jeju-grown mandarins to final processing and distillation. Unlike conventional grain-based distilled spirits, this premium Craft Spirit is completed with 100% mandarin juice grown in Jeju's volcanic soil. Each bottle contains the essence of approximately 80 kilograms of fresh Jeju mandarins, capturing the fruit's rich aroma, refreshing flavor, and exceptionally smooth finish through ALMQUIST's advanced distillation technology."
The brand slogan, "Finally, The Perfection," reflects TOMORA's ambition to present a refined premium spirit completed through Jeju's natural ingredients, masterful production expertise, and meticulous craftsmanship rooted in the island's environment.
"We are honored that TOMORA has been recognized not only in Hong Kong and Tokyo, but also in the U.K. and the U.S.," said Kim Dong-min, CEO of ALMQUIST. "These achievements demonstrate the potential of Jeju mandarins as a premium spirit ingredient and the global competitiveness of ALMQUIST's distilling technology."
ALMQUIST plans to continue creating opportunities for consumers worldwide to experience the natural value of Jeju and the new appeal of mandarin-based Craft Spirits through TOMORA. The company also aims to strengthen TOMORA Craft Spirits' presence in the premium spirits market by sharing Jeju's distinctive terroir with global consumers.
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Premium Jeju Fruit Spirit "TOMORA" Wins Consecutive Awards at Major Global Spirits Competitions
