Monday, June 23, 2008
Use creativity to solve petrol hike problem
"Petrol Hike, What Next for Malaysia?" Seminar（26/6/2008）
Perhaps 2008 is the turning point of Malaysian history. The changes of political situation, the international food crisis and the fuel hike crisis have tremendously brought significant changes to the people’s lives. Apart from that, in the future, these crises will also serve as a challenge to test the political and economical systems of our country on its capacity to solve them.
Thus, the Economic and Social Unit of KLSCAH, Youth Section of KLSCAH, the Social and Economic Committee of Selangor Hokkien Association, the Social and Economic Committee of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Teochew Association and SUARAM joint organise a forum on “Petrol Hike, What Next for Malaysia?” so as to analyze these crises thoroughly and look for their solutions.
Details of the forum are as follow:
Date: 26 June 2008 (Thursday)
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH)(1 ,Jalan Maharajalela , 50150 Kuala Lumpur.)(Next to the Monorail Maharajalela station)
map: http://www.scah.org.my/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=261&forum=16&jump=1
Speakers:
1. Mr Gurmit Singh (President of Centre for Environment, Technology and Development Malaysia – CETDEM)
2. Dr Hatta Ramli (Representative of PROTES)
3. Mr Khalid Jaafar (Executive Director of Institute for Policy Research )
4. Mr Tony Pua (Member of Parliament and Economic Advisor to DAP)
Language: English
Content:
1. Economic impact: How will the jump in the petrol rates bring impact on the whole economic situation? What is the trend of inflation? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the control and subsidy systems?
2. Low economic efficiency, political corruptions and evaluation of the TNB policy: How do the political corruptions and low economic efficiency affect the economy and the people in our country? The energy consumption of the people in our country is five times more than the Japanese.
3. Mass Transit Policy: The rise of the petrol price saved RM 4.4 billion in 2006. However, until now, the result has not brought into the open. How far is the Mass Transit Policy been carried out?
4. Social impact and the situation of the lower class people: How does the government deal with the effects of inflation towards the poor or lower class people.
We believe that your participation will enlighten the attendants on the issue of transparency and integrity.
Should you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Teh or Mr Chan, the assistant secretary of the KLSCAH at 03-22746645.
Perhaps 2008 is the turning point of Malaysian history. The changes of political situation, the international food crisis and the fuel hike crisis have tremendously brought significant changes to the people’s lives. Apart from that, in the future, these crises will also serve as a challenge to test the political and economical systems of our country on its capacity to solve them.
Thus, the Economic and Social Unit of KLSCAH, Youth Section of KLSCAH, the Social and Economic Committee of Selangor Hokkien Association, the Social and Economic Committee of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Teochew Association and SUARAM joint organise a forum on “Petrol Hike, What Next for Malaysia?” so as to analyze these crises thoroughly and look for their solutions.
Details of the forum are as follow:
Date: 26 June 2008 (Thursday)
Time: 8.00 pm
Venue: The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH)(1 ,Jalan Maharajalela , 50150 Kuala Lumpur.)(Next to the Monorail Maharajalela station)
map: http://www.scah.org.my/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=261&forum=16&jump=1
Speakers:
1. Mr Gurmit Singh (President of Centre for Environment, Technology and Development Malaysia – CETDEM)
2. Dr Hatta Ramli (Representative of PROTES)
3. Mr Khalid Jaafar (Executive Director of Institute for Policy Research )
4. Mr Tony Pua (Member of Parliament and Economic Advisor to DAP)
Language: English
Content:
1. Economic impact: How will the jump in the petrol rates bring impact on the whole economic situation? What is the trend of inflation? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the control and subsidy systems?
2. Low economic efficiency, political corruptions and evaluation of the TNB policy: How do the political corruptions and low economic efficiency affect the economy and the people in our country? The energy consumption of the people in our country is five times more than the Japanese.
3. Mass Transit Policy: The rise of the petrol price saved RM 4.4 billion in 2006. However, until now, the result has not brought into the open. How far is the Mass Transit Policy been carried out?
4. Social impact and the situation of the lower class people: How does the government deal with the effects of inflation towards the poor or lower class people.
We believe that your participation will enlighten the attendants on the issue of transparency and integrity.
Should you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Teh or Mr Chan, the assistant secretary of the KLSCAH at 03-22746645.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Background of MINDS
Founded in 1986, the Malaysian Invention and Design Society is the largest body in Malaysia representing individuals, universities and companies who pursue excellence in invention, creativity, innovation, research and development, and industrial design. MINDS is responsible for promoting high standards of invention and design, fostering professionalism and encouraging continuing professional development amongst its members.
Our objectives are:
* To encourage creative thinking and the spirit of invention among the people and businesses of Malaysia
* To promote and enhance the development and utilisation of Malaysian inventions and designs
* To provide advice and guidance to individual inventors and designers as well as companies involved in research and development
* To offer support and guidance in the commercialisation of new inventions and product ideas
* To provide professional development and training programs to enhance competitiveness
MINDS is honoured to have as its patrons, The Y. Bhg. Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia and The Hon. Datuk Law Hieng Ding, former Minister of Science, Technology and the Environment who have provided the essential leadership for Malaysians to use their creativity and inventiveness to the fullest. Along with the Founding President, Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Augustine Ong, MINDS has provided a platform from which inventors and designers are able to generate ideas and successfully commercialise them into leading brands.
MINDS is active nationally and internationally and associated with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the International Federation of Inventors' Associations. With support from the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Education and SIRIM, MINDS has established itself as the leading body to support inventions and designers in Malaysia.
Our objectives are:
* To encourage creative thinking and the spirit of invention among the people and businesses of Malaysia
* To promote and enhance the development and utilisation of Malaysian inventions and designs
* To provide advice and guidance to individual inventors and designers as well as companies involved in research and development
* To offer support and guidance in the commercialisation of new inventions and product ideas
* To provide professional development and training programs to enhance competitiveness
MINDS is honoured to have as its patrons, The Y. Bhg. Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia and The Hon. Datuk Law Hieng Ding, former Minister of Science, Technology and the Environment who have provided the essential leadership for Malaysians to use their creativity and inventiveness to the fullest. Along with the Founding President, Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Augustine Ong, MINDS has provided a platform from which inventors and designers are able to generate ideas and successfully commercialise them into leading brands.
MINDS is active nationally and internationally and associated with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the International Federation of Inventors' Associations. With support from the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Education and SIRIM, MINDS has established itself as the leading body to support inventions and designers in Malaysia.
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