ASLI is dedicated to creating a better society and is an independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes leadership, strategic thinking and bilateral business partnerships.

ASLI's mission is to help organisations enhance leadership and strategic capabilities through the interchange of ideas, information and knowledge. Towards that end, ASLI continuously engages in the research and implementation of strategic leadership programmes, publications, conferences, CEO Membership Forums, and International Bilateral Business Missions.

ASLI's events have been addressed by Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Seniors Cabinet Ministers, captains of industry and prominent strategic thinkers to discuss issues of strategic importance to governments and businesses. ASLI has, over the years, organised high level programmes focusing on bilateral business partnerships in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, the USA, Canada, Britain, Germany, China and South Africa. All net proceeds from ASLI's programmes are donated to the non-profit ASLI Foundation. ASLI is also the Malaysian Secretariat for various bilateral councils.