Can wellness really improve your bottom line? That’s the powerful question KL Wellness City (KLWC) and Persatuan Usahawan Maju Malaysia (PUMM) set out to answer their recent joint event. Titled “How Aligning Mind, Body and Soul Can Improve Employee Productivity and Business Profit,” the session was part of the FAST (Forward Asia Strategic Transformation) movement and drew a dynamic crowd of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals. Held in Kuala Lumpur, the talk delivered compelling insights on how holistic wellbeing can unlock greater performance in today’s fast-paced business landscape.
A Call for Inner Alignment in the Corporate World
Leading the session was Dato’ Sri Dr. Vincent Tiew, Executive Director of KL Wellness City, who passionately advocated for integrating physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance into corporate culture. His keynote explored how wellness isn’t just about personal fulfilment, it’s a business strategy. Drawing from KLWC’s own internal practices, he highlighted how wellness-oriented workplaces can boost engagement, morale, and performance across all levels.
Joining him was Eugene Ng Eng Aik, Deputy President of PUMM, who underscored the value of wellness in leadership, particularly in cultivating resilience and creativity during uncertain economic times. Together, they shared how KLWC serves as a blueprint for embedding wellbeing into everyday work culture, helping to nurture a future-ready workforce.
Insights, Inspiration, and Actionable Strategies
The event’s panel discussion, moderated by Paresh Subramaniyam, Founder & CEO of Engage Life, featured two notable entrepreneurs: Dato’ Sri Dr. Vincent and Cris Angel, Founder of Aura Palace. Their candid conversation resonated deeply with attendees, offering real-world tips on how inner alignment drives innovation, trust, and profitability in modern businesses.
Cris Angel’s approach, rooted in compassion and connection, encouraged business owners to view kindness and mindfulness as strategic tools. “When people thrive, businesses grow,” she shared, advocating for a people-first approach that strengthens communities and elevates brand loyalty.
Making Wellness Accessible: From Talk to Practice
Taking the session one step further, Annie Wong, Founder of New York Yoga Wellness, introduced an energizing and practical component. She led a short office-friendly yoga session designed to show how simple breathing exercises, stretches, and posture techniques can be easily incorporated into a busy workday. Her demonstration proved that wellness doesn’t need to be time-consuming or costly, it just needs to be consistent.
The aim was to help entrepreneurs and employees alike experience firsthand how mindful movement improves clarity, focus, and energy levels, especially in demanding work environments.
Driving a National Movement of Holistic Growth
This session is part of a broader nationwide initiative by PUMM, an organisation with over 30 years of experience empowering Malaysian entrepreneurs. Under the FAST banner, PUMM is hosting a series of events in key cities like Johor Bahru, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, and beyond bringing future-focused topics such as AI integration, ESG, sustainability, and smart automation into everyday business conversations.
Yens Chong Yen Kai, FAST Organising Chairperson, summed it up best: “The real ‘S’ in ESG is Social. That’s where transformation begins with people. Even in an AI-driven world, it’s human connection and trust that fuel long-term progress.”
Wellness is No Longer a Luxury, It’s a Business Necessity
As the 5th Industrial Revolution reshapes industries, the integration of mind-body-soul wellness into business strategy is no longer a trend, it’s a need. From mental resilience to team synergy, this event reaffirmed that healthy individuals build healthier companies.
“Wellness is not an add-on,” Dato’ Sri Dr. Vincent concluded. “It’s the foundation of productivity, performance, and lasting business excellence. At KL Wellness City, we live by that standard.”
Final Thoughts
With the growing interest in holistic leadership and future-proofing strategies, it’s clear that movements like FAST and collaborations like this one between KL Wellness City and PUMM are paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable, and more innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem in Malaysia.
Learn more about KL Wellness City’s initiatives at klwellnesscity.com and discover how PUMM empowers businesses at pumm.my
