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12/06/2025

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Laurier Empowers Young Women Through Kao Face of Future Leaders Program

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Participants of Kao Face of Future Leaders gather at University of Malaya for a day of empowerment and learning, supported by Laurier, Bioré, and Liese.

Petaling Jaya, May 20, 2025 – Kao Laurier successfully hosted the Kao Face of Future Leaders event at the Azman Hashim Building, University of Malaya, as part of its ongoing ESG commitment to women's empowerment and youth development.

The morning session welcomed 30 female university students from diverse academic backgrounds to participate in a hands-on workshop designed to equip them with critical skills to transition smoothly from the classroom to the professional world. Organized in collaboration with CareerKit, University of Malaya, and supported by Kao's consumer brands – Laurier, Bioré, and Liese – this program aims to build confidence, inspire leadership, and promote financial literacy.

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Participants actively engage in team-based soft skill activities, developing communication, leadership, and workplace collaboration.

The program was structured around four main pillars:

  1. Developing Technical Skills – Students received digital literacy training and exposure to industry-specific software.
  2. Cultivating Soft Skills – Sessions on communication, collaboration, leadership, and self-awareness helped sharpen interpersonal capabilities.
  3. Preparing for the Future of Work – Students learned to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, cultivating creativity and problem-solving.
  4. Fostering a Growth Mindset – The event encouraged students to see challenges as opportunities and to believe in their capacity to grow.

Guest speakers Min Chia, FutureLab mentor and co-founder of The Other School, and Mallory Loone, founder of WorkInspires and Malaysia's Most Talented Coach 2019, led workshops on the Foundation of Confidence and Foundation of Success, offering real-world advice, interactive learning, and motivation.

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Min Chia (left) and Mallory Loone (right) deliver inspiring sessions on confidence and success to guide students toward career readiness.

Participants also competed in a Career Vision Board Activity, with three winners earning RM1,500 each through the National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN-i).

This impactful initiative will continue with an upcoming session at University of Malaya on June 28, 2025, further demonstrating Kao's commitment to nurturing female leaders of tomorrow. Through this program, Kao Malaysia aims to empower young women with real-world knowledge and skills, promote workplace readiness, and build self-belief. As part of its ESG efforts, the initiative also reflects Kao's dedication to supporting communities and future female leadership.

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Media inquiries should be directed to:

Corporate Communication Division
Ms. Jenny Yong / Ms. Ong Sheng Yih
Kao (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
19th Floor, Menara Access World,
No.1, Jalan 19/3,
46300 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

+603-79574488
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+603-79574487

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