Datuk Johan Jaaffar is Chairman of Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima) and was appointed to the Board of Media Prima on 30 April 2009. Datuk Johan is currently the Chairman of the Board of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). He also holds the Chairman position for Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad,... Read more
Datuk Johan Jaaffar is Chairman of Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima) and was appointed to the Board of Media Prima on 30 April 2009.
Datuk Johan is currently the Chairman of the Board of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP). He also holds the Chairman position for Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad, Metropolitan TV Sdn. Bhd., Natseven TV Sdn. Bhd., Ch-9 Sdn. Bhd., Max-Airplay Sdn. Bhd., Synchrosound Studios Sdn. Bhd., Radio Wanita Sdn. Bhd., Primeworks Studios Sdn. Bhd., Big Tree Outdoor Sdn. Bhd., Sekolah Sri Nobel, a private school, and Iltizam Tuah Sdn Bhd, a training company. Until recently, he sat in the board at Sindora Berhad. He is currently a columnist for the New Straits Times and Berita Minggu.
Datuk Johan started his career when he joined the Translation Unit of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) in 1977 before joining the Literary Division. In 1988 he was appointed the Chief Editor of the DBP’s Magazine Division. His last post was the Head of General Publishing Department of DBP. In November 1992, Datuk Johan joined Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad as the Group Chief Editor for six years before leaving the Group in July 1998.
In 1995, he was appointed as one of the members of Malaysian Business Council (MBC). When the government mooted the idea of “Multimedia Super Corridor” (MSC), Datuk Johan was appointed to the board of Multimedia Development Council (MDC). He was once a committee member of Yayasan Anak-anak Yatim Malaysia (YATIM) and a member of Jawatankuasa Diplomasi dan Hubungan Antarabangsa (JIDHA). He too was once a member of Majlis Perpaduan Negara.
Datuk Johan has just completed his responsibility as one of the members of the National Brains Trusts on National Education under the auspices of ISIS and the National Economic Action Committee (NEAC).
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Johan Jaaffar's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Johan tailored to your event.
Johan Jaaffar speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Johan to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Johan Jaaffar for events worldwide, subject to Johan's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Johan Jaaffar is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Johan can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Johan Jaaffar on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Johan can offer.
Johan Jaaffar delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Johan Jaaffar's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Johan's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Johan Jaaffar can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Johan's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Johan Jaaffar is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Johan Jaaffar, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Johan's current availability for your dates.