MINDS participated in the Festival of Mind Exhibition organised by the Malaysian Mental Literacy Movement of Malaysia. The exhibition was held at the Petaling Jaya Campus of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman from 1st August to 3rd August, 2008 and was officiated by Dr Ng Yen Yen, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development.
This is the third time MINDS participated in such an exhibition. The MINDS booth was set up by volunteers of the Education Committee, namely Tan Hai Heng, Richard Neoh, Aloysius Lee, Dr. Leo Ann Mean and Carol Lok. Ms May Wan of Pro-Sec manned the booth full time for the three days. The volunteers who came in to help out at various times of the three days included Carol Lok, Tan Hai Heng, Richard Neoh, Aloysius Lee and Dr Tan Siew Eng. Patrick Lok, an exco member of MINDS, also helped out and he together with Aloysius Lee and May took down the exhibits on the final day.
Visitors to the MINDS booth included parents, students, teachers and members of the public. The visitors enquired about the activities and services that MINDS offered and showed great interest in the few inventions displayed. The inventions were part of the winning entries in MYIC 2007 and 2008 and loaned from SJKC Cukai, Kemaman and SK Sementa, Klang. Interest was also shown in the Agent Penny Financial Literacy Programme, particularly by an official from the Boys Brigade Organisation who asked whether the programme could be offered to them. He was told to request for the programme through the school.
Observations and Reflection
MINDS should seriously think about assemblying a basic kit for exhibition as invitations to participate in exhibitions, festivals, conventions and events of a similar nature are being received more frequently. The kit should include posters, banners, brochures, leaflets, handouts and also exhibits that would showcase the vision, mission, activities, services and accomplishments of MINDS. The kit should also include all the tools and accessories required to set up the booth quickly, efficiently and attractively.
MINDS need to look at how to advertise, promote and market itself in the most creative, attractive and hip way. It is in the interest of MINDS to give serious, critical and urgent thought and action into this, otherwise MINDS would be left behind and may become irrelevant as other organisations involved in similar activities and services as MINDS appear to be more progressive, aggressive and dynamic in promoting themselves and their activities.
The setting up and manning of MINDS' booth should involve more members of the society. It should not be the task of only the volunteers of the Education Committee. It would be nice if members of the executive committee are around to attend to the visitors as they would be able to promote MINDS more directly and also lessen the load on the volunteers.
MINDS should try to lobby to present papers and talks in exhibitions and events of such a nature. This would help to promote and improve the image of MINDS as a champion of creativity and invention.
Regards
A. Lee
Edu.Comm
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)