Yinson Group Chief Executive Officer, Lim Chern Yuan, has been appointed as one of the private sector representatives to the ASEAN Board of Advisers to the Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (“COSTI-BAC”) following his nomination by H.E. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community.

Lim will serve alongside two other representatives from Cambodia and the Philippines – Start Technology Co. Ltd Vice President, Phally Phoeurn, and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Consul Enunina V. Mangio.

The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (“COSTI”) is committed to fostering regional cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (“STI”) to support the development of ASEAN member states. By enhancing public-private partnerships (PPPs), COSTI aims to drive innovation and capacity-building throughout the region, ensuring alignment with global trends and industry needs.

Lim commented, “The ASEAN region is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in driving innovation and technological advancement, and public-private partnerships will be critical in unlocking this potential. At Yinson, we believe that collaboration between sectors is key to fostering sustainable growth and unlocking value, and through this appointment, I look forward to helping ASEAN build a strong, dynamic ecosystem in STI that benefits both local communities and the region.”

As one of the three private sector representatives, Lim – who is also a council member of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia – will provide strategic guidance to COSTI. His responsibilities will include reviewing key documents, engaging with both public and private sector stakeholders, and advocating for the private sector’s perspective in STI discussions. His insights will be pivotal in strengthening public-private collaboration and promoting innovation across ASEAN. His term will span three years, during which he will actively participate in bi-annual meetings and submit strategic recommendations to COSTI.

This appointment reinforces Yinson’s commitment to driving sustainable technology development and fostering regional collaboration in STI to advance economic growth and cooperation across ASEAN.