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ASEAN Social Security Association

Brunei Darussalam 2025

42nd ASSA Board Meeting in Brunei Darussalam, 2025.

Last updated 6 August 2026

Brunei Darussalam

Nov 4 – Nov 6, 2025

Message From ASSA Chairman [PDF, 66.54 KB] (opens in new tab)

Delegates from the 19 ASSA member institutions attended the 42nd ASSA Board Meeting hosted by Brunei Darussalam.

Four Speakers Shared On The Following Topics:

Whole of Nation Social Development: Strengthening the Foundations Social Security Through Social Blueprint [PDF, 1.62 MB] (opens in new tab)

by Yang Mulia Puan Hjh Nor Ashikin Haji Johari, Permanent Secretary (Community), Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports

Building Sound Retirement Schemes based on Equally Sound Principles & Financial Functions [PDF, 1.37 MB] (opens in new tab)

by Professor Joseph Cherian, CEO President & Dean, Asia School of Business

From Data to Decisions: AI’s Role in Transforming Healthcare for Ageing Societies [PDF, 2.74 MB] (opens in new tab)

by Dr Abby Tan, Regional Head and General Manager, EVYD Technology Sdn Bhd

ISSA’s Global Insights and Good Practices [PDF, 1.67 MB] (opens in new tab)

by Mr. Indrajid Nurmukti, Regional Coordinator (Lead) for Asia and the Pacific, International Social Security Association (ISSA)

Nine "Good Practices" Articles Were Presented By ASSA Member Institutions:

Delegates from ASEAN member states pose for a group photo on stage at the 42nd ASSA Board Meeting, held 4–6 November 2025, with the theme 'Collective Progress – Transformative Reforms towards A Secure Future for All'. They are linked arm-in-arm in the ASEAN style, with national flags displayed in the background.
A framed banner displaying the Joint Statement on the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Sustainability Pledge, adopted on 21 March 2025 in Palawan, Philippines. The pledge is signed by representatives of member institutions from across ASEAN, with their organisation logos and signatures visible.
Delegates gather around the ASSA Sustainability Pledge banner for a group photo during the 42nd ASSA Board Meeting. The projected screen behind them reads 'Signing of ASSA Sustainability Pledge', marking the formal adoption of the pledge by ASEAN social security member institutions.