FOREWORD A s the apex body of the cooperative movement in Malaysia, ANGKASA remains committed to empowering cooperatives with the services and support they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive and fast-changing environment. Our mission is clear: to ensure that cooperatives not only uphold good governance, but also generate lasting socio-economic benefits for their members and the wider community. The challenges before us are significant. Business continuity, limited capital, human resource management and the accelerating pace of digital transformation continue to test the resilience of cooperatives. Yet, these very challenges also
present opportunities. In response, ANGKASA has introduced initiatives such as the BA100 project, launched in 2019, to strengthen online retail management, alongside regular webinars that equip cooperatives with the skills and confidence to embrace digitalisation. At the regional level, Malaysia’s
Datuk Seri Dr. Abdul Fattah Abdullah > President of ANGKASA > Vice President, International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP) > Chair, ICA-AP Malaysia Business Office (MBO) Council > Chair, ICA-AP Trade & Business Committee > President, ASEAN Co-operative Organization (ACO)
hosting of the ASEAN Co-operative Dialogue (ACD) 2025 on 13-14 May 2025 is a proud milestone and a recognition of the role of ANGKASA in advancing cooperative leadership. This gathering of cooperative leaders from all 10 ASEAN countries is not only a platform to address pressing issues but also an avenue to chart strategies, strengthen collaboration, and harness the immense potential of the ASEAN cooperative movement. With more than 300,000 cooperatives and 65.7 million members contributing an estimated USD 78.3 billion in turnover, the cooperative sector stands as a formidable force in driving inclusive and sustainable growth. Looking ahead, ANGKASA will continue to innovate by exploring new solutions and services that address the evolving needs of cooperatives. This includes leveraging technology, fostering youth participation and expanding strategic partnerships at both the national and international levels. By doing so, we aim to future-proof the cooperative movement and ensure it remains relevant, competitive and impactful in the years to come. Moving forward, our collective success depends on strong support from governments and stakeholders across the region — through enabling policies, financial facilitation, digital incentives and the recognition of cooperatives as a vital part of the mainstream economy. The proposal to establish an ASEAN Cooperative Fund is one such measure that could further enhance our capacity to compete and innovate. I believe that cooperatives, with their unique values and principles, hold the key to building a more equitable, resilient and people-centred economy. As President of ANGKASA, I call upon all cooperatives, partners and stakeholders to continue working hand in hand with us, so that together we can unlock the full potential of the cooperative movement — for Malaysia, for ASEAN and for the generations to come.
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