6-week "Study of the U.S. Institute" program

To those age below 25, check out this fully-sponsored 6-week "Study of the U.S. Institute" program for Student Leaders on Global Environmental Issues and New Media. Both are separate programs.

Deadline:- 29th January 2010.

Details at http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/susi.html for both the programs.

Details for the Global Environmental Issues program, go to http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/susi_studleaders_globenviron_2012.pdf .

Details for the New Media program, go to http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/susi_studleaders_newmedia_2012.pdf
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Youth Engagement Summit 2009 - Part 2

This is the 2nd part of the Youth Engagement Summit 2009 sharing.

Biz Stone - co-Founder of Twitter
a) Twitter is a 10 years in the making, and not something that happened over night.
b) It is meant to be an agent of change and solve problems. Would look at Twitter as a social innovation/social responsibility.
c) Happy mistakes are the best kind. Twitter is a happy mistake.
d) Opportunities can be manufactured. Don't wait for opportunities. Initiate it. Create the opportunities.
e) Creativity is a renewable source. Biz is a artist first, and then only techie. He started with graphic design, before moved to web design (when he started Xanga).
f) Entrepreneurship means becoming mortal. In order to have dramatic success, need to have dramatic failure. Learn it the hard way.
g) Social alchemy is taking place. From blogging to social networking and now twittering. Started blogging on catcha and write about blogging itself, and was invited to write a book.
h) From a simple tweet "I am having a cup of coffee at Logan airport." People meet up and start a conversation and meet up with new people.
i) The open exchange of information has a positive global impact. For Twitter, all the info are public info and anyone can search, and it makes people more informed and more engaged. Hence, positive global impact.
j) Really love and use the tool that you build. Build it for ownself, and you will find it useful. Build a prototype over weekend and try it out.
k) Some says that Twitter is fun but it is not useful. In essence, build something that fun and thrilling and then would only think about business aspect.
l) Is Twitter just a rudimentary social networking or something more? In Texas, food operators tweet about the location they would be at, and can move large group of people around.
m) Tiny bits of information can have a profound impact. People help one another for instance during earthquake, when quick update on Twitter helps.
n) Twitter is about the triumph of humanity and not the triumph of technology. Twitter is what people do with the service, and not what it is meant to do.
o) A rich and diverse ecosystem has emerged. Twitter provides open source for its API. Allow people to create applications. Many companies are created to build applications or Twitter-related products.
p) The potential for impact increases with a focus on mobile. Hence, Twitter is created with 140 characters (as the total limit for mobile is 160 characters). There are 1.5 billion web users, but 4 billion mobile users. Twitter offer SMS access to users in many places, with no additional cost.
q) Giving back is in Twitter DNA. TweetOut was organized in 200 cities in the world, to raise quarter million on a Thursday evening.
r) There is special pinot noir for Twitter, and the profits are used to help to build library.
s) Indirectly, Twitter helps in literacy. If you can't read, you can't tweet.
t) Twitter allow companies to spend as much money as they want, as long as they get more back.
u) To start-ups, bootstrap first and show early sign of growth.

More to come soon. Stay tuned.

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Youth Engagement Summit 2009 - Part 1

Congratulations to Khailee and team for successfully organized Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (YES 2009) at Putrajaya International Convention Center on 16th and 17th November 2009.

A few things that really stand out in the Youth Engagement Summit:-
a) The quality of the speakers
b) The spirit of the youth across South East Asia
c) The volunteers (especially those youth)

I was lucky to be able to be there to listen to those speakers and also to meet up with 20 of our JobStreet.com job seekers, who came from Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand through the partnership with SEAChange. JobStreet.com is the Official Job Board of SEAChange and official partner of YES2009.

This post is going to be long and I will share a few points that I learn from each of the speaker.

--> Lorraine Hahn (Host)
a) Youth are now effecting and embracing the changes around. They are daring to spark a change, and many youths are already a leader today.

--> Datuk Johan Jaafar (Advisor of YES2009)
a) If youth do not speak up, the voices would never be heard and get lost in the noises.
b) There are 200 Million youths in the South East Asia region, and it is time to empower the youth. Share views or ideas around.

--> Harmandar Singh (Organizing Chairman)
a) This event is organized due to inspired by change. Hope to create new generation of leaders. If we try, we may succeed, and hence embark on this summit.
b) It is great to see 600,000 youth from South East Asia step forward and get heard.
c) This was planned 4 months ago, with the dream of getting Barack Obama to be here to address the audience. Met up with US State Department for 3 times.
d) Lets not give up on hope. Provide hope to shine and hopefully it would sparkle and the youth would be fearless leaders.
e) Get together to create miracles beyond the mission.
f) Have fun, share your experience/knowledge and learn. Hopefully the youth would go home a little wiser.
g) The duty of the organizer is not to fail the hope of the youth.

--> Khailee (Youth Asia and SEAChange)
a) Total world population - 6.7 Billion. Of which, 200 Million live in South East Asia, age between 15 and 35 and ready to bring the change in their career, education, family etc. Hence, there is this movement South East Asia Youth For Change (SEAChange).
b) The Vietnamese saw war destroyed their nation, yet the youths meet up to speak in English and this network of meet-ups spread across the nation and it is small step to make Vietnamese more accessible to the world. (Note: Speaking English Meet-ups (Malaysia) Facebook Page was just created to encourage Malaysians to practice English Language.)
c) The Indonesian youths bring together to protect the rights of the children and have their voice heard by the government. They advice and help the government to understand more about the younger generation of Indonesians.
d) The Malaysian youths get together and make a difference.
e) In total, 105,552 stories were told from various groups in South East Asia.
f) For the youth, when we don't know something, we google; when we want to spread the news around, we tweet; when we want to connect with others, we facebook. The power is now in the hands of the youth.
g) The world has passed judgment on the youth, saying that the youth are apathetic. Employers have no faith on the youth. Many businesses pay millions to buy artificial relationship with the youth.
h) SEAChange has brought together 120 organizations to make the change for South East Asia youths. Millions of words and thousands of videos were shared. It is a network of believers.
i) SEAChange Facebook group has more than 41,000 youths.
j) We have come too far to not go all the way. We should groom the talents and champion the needs of the youth. Youth should start to believe in ourselves and there is no excuse for us to go all the way. We have come too far to not go all the way.

This is the part 1 of my blogging on Youth Engagement Summit. More to come on the sharings by all the speakers.

Hopefully that this would be able to enable those of you who were not able to be there to learn a bit about what happened there.

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1st Young Corporate Malaysians Summi

Check out the 1st Young Corporate Malaysians Summit on 12th December 2009 at Menara Integriti. A lot of awesome speakers.

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Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Harvard Conference 2010

Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Harvard Conference 2010 would be held at Harvard University campus from 18th to 21st February 2010.

Application deadline would be 15th December 2009.

Do apply for it!

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Youth Engagement Summit 2009

Wanted to have the opportunity to win free passes to Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (16th and 17th November 2009), and have the chance to rub shoulder with people like:-

1. Sir Bob Geldof - Founder of Live Aid and Live8
2. Nando Parrado - Survived 72 days alone in Andes Mountain Range, after plane crash
3. Biz Stone - Co-Founder of Twitter, Jointly Developed Xanga, Blogger, Odeo
4. Lorraine Hahn - World class presenter and host
5. Dato' Tony Fernandez - Founder & CEO of Air Asia
6. Amitabh Bachchan - Bollywood Actor
7. Garry Kasparov - World Chess Champion
8. Dr. Mamphela Aletta Ramphele - Former Managing Director of World Bank
9. Randi Zuckerberg - Marketing Director of Facebook.com

Do sign up for SEACHANGE and win one of the free passes, which include flight to Kuala Lumpur (from within ASEAN countries), accommodation and conference passes, worth USD2,500 each.

If you are a JobStreet.com member, do sign up at here . There are 20 exclusive passes for JobStreet.com members.

If you are a ReCom member, do sign up at here . You will join in the chase for the free passes for youth partners like ReCom.org .

Hope to see many of you joining in.
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Foss.My 09 Conference

For those of you who are in Open Source world, Foss.my 09 conference could be a good place for you to learn. The conference price starts from RM20 onwards, so it is quite affordable.

Do check out the schedule here .

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Support Malaysian Delegates for "One Young World"

I blogged on "One Young World" Summit last month. You can read it here . Won't repeat the basic details again.

Just checked the site this evening and found that quite a few of people whom I have crossed path are vying for a place to be delegate for "One Young World".

Some of them include (in alphabetical order):-

Adelene Lai Shuen Lyn
Andrew Loh
Lee Zhi Wei
Lim Boon Seong
Micheal Teoh Su Lim
Soo Jin Yun

Check out other Malaysians who are in the running here . 21 Malaysians are there now.

If you are within the age group (borned after 1984), do go for it!

For more info, check out here .

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"One Young World" Summit

Calling those who are born between 1984 and 1986 and have a passion to make a change in the world.

Hopefully that more young leaders, especially Malaysians would stand forward to nominate themselves and lets look for the most suitable Malaysians to represent our country!
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What is One Young World?

- A global initiative to bring together 1500 young leaders from 192 countries
- A gathering of the brightest and best of the next generation
- Gives young people a place to engage and have their voices heard about their future
- Supported by Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Bob Geldof among others as counsellors
- 1500 leaders of tomorrow born since 1984 inclusive will be elected by their peers using BraveNewTalent.com's platform
- World first event with 2 delegates from every country in the world and the remaining delegates in line with the spread of the world's population.
- First time in world history that countries such as China and India have their population fully represented at any global event.

The One Young World delegates will address six key issues at the Summit in 2010:
- Developing Political Leadership for a positive future
- Global Business and its role in shaping society through the economy
- Inter-faith dialogue
- The Environment and its protection
- The Media, its changing identity and its power
- Global Health, its polarities and impact

When is it happening?
- The Inaugural Summit will be held from 8-10 February 2010 in London - the Opening Ceremony will be held at Old Billingsgate and the Plenary Sessions will be held at the Excel Centre, which recently hosted the G20 Summit. The Opening Ceremony will be hosted by Mayor Boris Johnson with an address by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

How do I become a delegate?
Very simple: click on the stand as a candidate button, follow the instructions, and once your profile is complete, publicise the site to as many people as possible in your network and get them to vote for you. After voting your supports are also invited to pledge their financial support for you should the wish. The more votes you gather the more likely you are to be able to attend.

Delegate Criteria
To be a delegate you should be happy to demonstrate the following:
- be born since January 1 1984
- show leadership potential
- an understanding of today's environment and the challenges it brings
- a passion and commitment to make a difference to a future generation
- willingness to represent your country and the views of your generation in your country
- an interest in the global issues to be debated at the Summit
- a proven record of volunteering or extra-curricular activities
- You should be actively engaged in one or more of the following sectors: business, voluntary/charity, education, media, political, healthcare, environmental, religious, agricultural, technology.

To sign up, go to One Young World.

Endorsement Videos from:-
1. Kofi Annan


2. Archbishop Desmond Tutu


3. Sir Bob Geldof

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Youth Engagement Summit 2009

Are you from South East Asia?

Are you age between 15 and 35?

Are you hoping to leverage your energy to bring a change to South East Asia?

If your answer is YES, then you should check out YES 2009 (Youth Engagement Summit 2009!) on 16th and 17th November 2009 at Putrajaya International Convention Center, Malaysia.

Among the speakers confirmed as of now (Do check out the website for updated speakers list):-

1. Sir Bob Geldof - Founder of Live Aid and Live8

2. Nando Parrado - Survived 72 days alone in Andes Mountain Range, after plane crash

3. Biz Stone - Co-Founder of Twitter, Jointly Developed Xanga, Blogger, Odeo

4. Lorraine Hahn - World class presenter and host

5. Dato' Tony Fernandez - Founder & CEO of Air Asia

6. Amitabh Bachchan - Bollywood Actor

7. Garry Kasparov - World Chess Champion

8. Dr. Mamphela Aletta Ramphele - Former Managing Director of World Bank

9. Randi Zuckerberg - Marketing Director of Facebook.com

Others who have endorsed this Summit include:-
1. Ben Saunders - Record-breaking long-distance skier, with four North Pole expeditions under his belt. He is the youngest to ski solo to the North Pole.


2. Steve Wozniak - co-Founder of Apple


3. Neil Armstrong - Aviator and a former astronaut, test pilot, university professor, and United States Naval Aviator. He was the first person to set foot on the Moon.

4. Sahar Hashemi - Founder of Coffee Republic and Skinny Candy. One of the top motivational speakers plus author to her best selling book "Anyone Can Do it".


So, what are you thinking? Do join Youth Engagement Summit 2009!
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Ureka Weekend

Ureka Weekend will be held this Friday, 3rd July 7pm to Sunday 9pm.

Do check out the FAQ here .

It will be great exposure for those would-be entrepreneurs!
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Leaderonomics Entrepreneur Academy & Youth Entrepreneur Malaysia 5-Day Accelerated Workshop

Got this from Aidan Chew.

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Leaderonomics Entrepreneur Academy (LEA) & Youth Entrepreneur Malaysia (YEM)
would like to invite you to our 5 day-Accelerated Workshop we will be conducting on August 5th - 9th.

Learn Winning Strategies
- How to start your business with little or no money.

- How to leverage on other-people's money (OPM).

- Spend days with leaders from top multinationals(MNC's), successful entrepreneurs & Fortune 500 companies.

For extra info about this exciting event, visit here .
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The 3rd Malaysian Student Leaders Summit

The 3rd Malaysian Student Leaders Summit will be held on 8th and 9th August 2009.

The details of the events and list of speakers (according to the Official MSLS Facebook Group) are:-

Third Malaysian Student Leaders Summit (MSLS 2009)
Embrace the Power of Reason
This summit will be a platform for intellectual and scholastic discourse between the prominent figures and also the Malaysian student leaders from around the world. One of the key missions of this summit is to expose the participants to Malaysians who are world class leaders, speakers and thinkers in diverse fields, encouraging an understanding of Malaysia's unique challenges.

PROPOSED Sessions and Speakers:

DAY ONE
*Officiating Address

*ECONOMIC ADDRESS:

“Sustainable Growth or Distributive Justice- Role of Monetary Policy in Building the New Economic Model for Malaysia”

Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor of BNM

*NATION BUILDING SESSION:

ARTS AND LITERATURE: The best way forward in building national identity?

Patrick Teoh, theatre activist; Yasmin Ahmad, film director; Kam Raslan, writer, Dato Seri Annuar Zaini, Chairman BERNAMA

*CORPORATE MALAYSIA SESSION:

The Recession Is Here: Staying on top During the Downturn

Dato’ Seri Che Khalib, CEO TNB; Dato’ Justin Leong, Head of Investment, Genting Group; Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Chairman of AmBank Group

*EDUCATION/LANGUAGE:

The Survival of Bahasa Melayu as our National Language in the Context of Education Policy Development

Dato Johan Jaafar, columnist and author, Dato’ Wee Ka Siong, Deputy Education Minister, Emeritus Professor Nik Safiah Karim, linguist

*YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM:

Youth- A greater role in the electorate, a bigger responsibility towards Malaysia
Dato’ Sheikh Muszaphar, ANGKASAWAN and youth icon, Hannah Yeoh, ADUN Subang, Dato’ Razali Ibrahim, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Tai Zee Kin Deputy Chairman of UKEC

*SPECIAL ADDRESS

Malaysia Beyond 2020: Direction, Issues and Challenges

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia


*POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION

Transforming Malaysian Politics: Enlarging the Middle Ground in the Age of Partisanship
YB Dr Lo’Lo’ Ghazali (PR), MP, YB Datuk Nur Jazlan Rahmat, MP (BN), YB Tian Chua (PR), MP,YB SK Devamany (BN), MP

*SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

From Technology User to Leader: Strategies to Avoid Playing Catch-Up Game with the Asian Giants

Dato’ Badlisham Ghazali, CEO of MDeC; Prof Dato Ir. Dr Zaini Ujang, Vice Chancellor, UTM; Dr Daud Mohammad, Director-General of Malaysian Nuclear Agency

*LEGAL/ UNITY

Malaysian Federal Constitution: Interpreting and Understanding Article 153 in the formation of Bangsa Malaysia

Prof Aziz Bari, Constitutional Law Expert, SenatorTan Sri Dato Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the PM Department (Unity and Performance Management), Dato’ Ambiga Sreevanesan, former BAR Council President, Ibrahim Ali, MP

*SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Civil Society’s Progress in Malaysia- Giving Voice to the Voiceless or Voice for the Middle-Class conscience?

Ong Kian Ming, education activist, Malik Imtiaaz Sawar, human rights activist, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Jemilah Mahmood, President of MERCY Malaysia

*GOVERNANCE/CLOSING ADDRESS

‘1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now’- Towards a Strong and Responsible Government for Today and Tomorrow’

Y.A.B Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! To register, please visit http://msls09.com/ and complete the form. You will receive a notification upon receipt of your registration form. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER MORE THAN ONCE as this would cause delay in confirming your place closer to the event.

For more information, please visit http://msls09.com/ or contact one of the organizing committee members below:
Project Director, Chairman of UKEC: Amir Fareed Rahim amirfareedrahim AT ukeconline DOT com
Deputy Chairman: Tai Zee Kin, zeekin AT ukeconline DOT com
General Secretary: Lim Boon Seong, boonseong AT ukeconline DOT com

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Malaysian Mensa Society 25th Annivesary (15th-17th May, Penang)

Malaysian Mensa Society 25th Anniversary Convention
PROGRAM


Friday 15 May 2009
3.00 pm onwards Check-in Hydro Majestic Batu Ferringhi Penang
4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Ice-breaker session (venue in hotel lounge area)

Saturday 16 May 2009
9.00 am – 9.30 am SPEAKER 1 & 2
9.30 am – 10.00 am SPEAKER 3 & 14
10.00 am – 10.30 am SPEAKER 5 & 6
10.30 am – 11.00 am Coffee Break
11.00 am – 11.30 am SPEAKER 7 & 8
11.30 am – 12.00 pm SPEAKER 9 & 10
12.00 pm – 12.30 pm SPEAKER 11 & 13
12.30 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm AGM
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Coffee Break
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm SPEAKER 12 & 4
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm SPEAKER 12 & 15
7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Gala Dinner

Sunday 17 May 2009
9.00 am – 11.00 am Sudoku & Grabble competition
11.00 am – 11.30 am Prize Giving & END


Gala Dinner Program
7.00 pm – 7.15 pm Organising Chairman (Jay) & Chairman (LKL) Speech
7.15 pm – 8.15 pm Dinner is served
8.15 pm – 9.00 pm Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon’s Keynote Address
History of Malaysian Mensa with Q & A
9.00 pm – 9.30 pm Recognition
9.30 pm – 10.00 pm Free and Easy

SPEAKERS TITLE

1. Low Keng Lok Mensa International - Governance
2. Ismail Omar Why You Should Learn French
3. Lawrence Hie Treasure Hunts
4. Heah Kok Soon Life Cycle of a Business
5. Datin Dr PW Yim The Table
6. Datuk Dr TC Chin Licking Good - Philately
7. Lim Eng Hoo Scuba
8. Yeoh Chen Chow Finding a Job in Turbulent Times
9. Lee Yee Dian The Lighter Side of Inventions
10. Low Keng Lok Dubai – The Fastest Growing City in the World
11. Jayaram Crossword Puzzles
12. Nick Miller Boldly Going where no one has gone before(1 hr)
13. Nic Sim (e commerce)
14. Sim PC Introduction to Non-Doing Mind and Insightful
Learning
15 Fintan Ooi How Not to Climb a Mountain

Anymore people who would be attending it?
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The 2009 MSC Malaysia Open Source Conference (31st May-3rd June)

This is an event supported by JobStreet.com .

For full info and sign up, go to here .
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The 2009 MSC Malaysia Open Source Conference
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MSC MALAYSIA OPEN SOURCE CONFERENCE 2009
Date: 31 May - 3 June, 2009
Venue: Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur.

MSC Malaysia's inaugural and full-fledged Open Source Conference to incorporate a "Quadruple play" of 4 crucial stakeholders consisting of government, businesses, developers and community in envisioning open source's contribution to the IT industry and socio-economy.

Positioned as International forum for sharing and exchanging ideas on technical advancements, applications, development and business cases on open source, and its positive impact in meeting challenges of the current economic climate.

Organised by MSC Malaysia & MAMPU and jointly supported by the Malaysian Open Source Community and MOSTI, the Conference invites developers, designers, systems administrators, community leaders, innovators, CTOs and CIOs, evangelists and activists, researchers, strategists, and entrepreneurs to lead and contribute during all conference sessions, tutorials and discussions.

With 3 DAYS, 3 TRACKS, 1 HACKATHON are in store for everyone who attend this conference. In addition, we have renowned speakers from prime Open Source Enterprises which are Mozilla, Google and Red Hat to name a few and also not forgeting from the developer community - Ubuntu, BSD, Fedora, PHPs, etc

Come join us at the MSC Malaysia Open Source Conference 2009! You'll be pleasantly surprised...

Who should attend?
Business executives from MSC Malaysia and Non-MSC Malaysia Status companies
Open Source developers, communities, inventors, evangelist, researchers, strategist
Government officers, Students, general public

Why you should attend?
Provide exposure and knowledge on the importance of Open Source in enhancing competitiveness by giving freedom of choice in software usage with lower total cost of ownership, hence benefiting businesses and society at large. Over 30 session tracks are made available.

Share amongst the open source community on new directions and latest innovations by the subject matter experts, thought leaders and industry gurus.
Provide a platform for conference participants to actively interact, share and exchange views, ideas, and tools on the latest trends and issues of Open Source.
Networking, learning and having great fun!

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World Water Youth Forum!

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Share ideas and have your voice heard! Take your part in the World Water Youth Forum (16th-22nd March 2009)!

All the way through ages, water-related problems have been one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Following a UN survey on the important issues for the 21st century water ranks second. Following this premise, it can be said that prospects for human development are endangered by an intensified global water crisis.

The 5th World Water Forum thus aims to bring more to the world than merely ideas and debate amongst water experts; it aims to bring the world to Istanbul to improve our understanding of divergent points of view and allow us to share solutions.

Taking action is manifold. Every segment of society is responsible for the effective management of water issues. Inspired by the idea that youth should be accepted as partners for development, helping to chart a united course and shaping the expectations for everyone, many students and young water professionals are vying for being representatives of water awareness. Young people that are either affiliated with NGOs or student clubs or not tied to any organization or company, have creative ideas and are ready for making a difference. Thus in order to intone a strong voice in the water issues, active participation of youth is crucial. It is crucial that YOU(TH) participate!

If you have suggestions, ideas, knowledge, products or strategies related, then don’t lose the opportunity to tell the world! You are welcome to participate. Come to share the experience with a diverse worldwide community of experts and politicians.

Should you have any questions or comments regarding the upcoming WWYF, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul and your participation.To find out more about registeration please visit our web site:
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Speakers at the HSBC 2nd National Youth Entrepreneur Convention 2009

Today (10th January) was the HSBC 2nd National Youth Entrepreneur Convention 2009 at Putra World Trade Center.

It was launched by YB Dato' Seri Ismail Sabri, Minister of Youth and Sports.

There were a list of 14 speakers.

I was unfortunately not able to be at the seminars, as I was attending friends' wedding (Bernard & Jaime) and also ReComers' gathering there.

What I would do is to summarize some of the unique ideas/advice that I have read about from each of those speakers, so my blog readers would have some learning points from there. The points below are mainly quoted from the booklet "The Story" that YouthMalaysia.com produced.

1. Henry Goh Chee Heng (27 Years Old) - Co-founder and COO or Macro Kiosk Berhad
- Winner of Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2006
- He always believed that when you are young, you have nothing much to lose at that point. Even if he had failed, he could always go back - it's not really a big deal at all.
- No one is a perfect businessmen, therefore he always set new targets for himself. These goals, no matter short term or long term, become the drive for him to achieve better things in life.

2. Dato' Ricky Wong Shee Khai (27 Years Old) - Founder & CEO of Asia Media Sdn Bhd
- The winning streaks that he has is partially contributed by the competitors who tend to underestimate them.
- Highly focused and goal oriented.
- Success and winning is important to aim for both in life and in business. Swim against the tide and play against the odds, success belongs to people who dare to try. The process of climbing to the top of the mountain and the magnificent view on top is worth every sweat.
- Identify your niche and positioning and when you're up and running, never assume your competitors are standing still.

3. Ganesh Kumar Bangah (29 Years Old) - CEO of MOL Access Bhd
- As an entrepreneur, you're never successful enough and you have to keep creating things that will change people's lives.
- He never tells his business partners his age because they would view him as being not mature enough to do business. Luckily he looks a lot older than his actual age, so he gets away with it.

4. Aidan Aquinas Chew (25 Years Old) - Director - TRAFFIXED, Winner of Nescafe Kick-Start Season 1
- You have to believe not only in yourself, but your mindset. Never be afraid to open up your mind and go beyond.
- He wanted to save the world, by solving the problems the world is facing.
- It was a stepping stone for him until he found the larger purpose in his life - to solve the bigger problems that the world is facing now.
- The turning point during that time was when he realized, ironically, that he had nothing to lose anymore. He managed to overcome all the grief by going beyond who he was.
- He went into the core of his being and found out the answers of everything. It was as if he was enlightened by his own conscience - and everything suddenly makes sense. Until now, he believed that that was the reason that defined what he is.

5. Ng Khai Lee (24 Years Old) - Co-founder of YouthSays.com, Winner of KLUE Blue Chilli Awards, HSBC Young Entrepreneurs Award 2006
- Starting up a good business requires more than brains - you'll need the right mindset too.
- People tend to over-emphasize innovation on the business idea.
- The real innovation happens in your mind. If you want your company to grow, you've got to grow. And to grow, you've got to be prepared to change how you think and what you believe in.

6. Jeffrey Ong (30 Years Old) - Director of Markentsia
- You can never have the perfect business plan. Even if it is perfect enough for you, there will always be a loophole where money problem gets in the way.
- There are other elements in life. Academic educaiton is very important as it teaches you the foundation, but if you want to excel and gain the edge above others, you need to go out there and learn more than what's in the books.

7. Aimann Faiz (24 Years Old) - Co-Founder of Don't Panic
- During university days, work a range of jobs, for the sake of experience.
- By his final semester, he was already earning more than his lecturers as a sales representative for a company selling high-end home appliances.
- His break was when he got offer from Rudy Rozaidi, Managing Director of Don't Panic Asia
- He made up for his lack of knoweldge and experience with energy, passion and an insatiable appetite to learn
- His first break was with a sponsorship project with Petronas.
- His father turned from pessimistic of his venture to admiration.

8. Joyce Wong (25 Years Old) - Blogger, KinkyBlueFairy.Net
- Blogger for 4 years
- Managing Editor of Tongue In Chic in August 2008,
- Everyone should have their own styles.
- She loved everything about her job, and it gives her a lot of self-satisfaction when she sees the ideas going up on the blog.

9. Joel Neoh (25 Years Old) - Founder of YouthMalaysia.com
- Youngest participant in The firm.
- I was in a playground with no set of rules, no limit to what I can do and a whole load of fun ahead of me - but no one to play with
- Youths must embrace change, taking charge of their lives and be leaders of themselves.

10. Ninie Ahmad (26 Years Old) - Founder of Be Yoga Sanctuary
- Believe in what she does and the perpetual optimism.
- You really have to know what your strength is and see if there's a business prospect to it. You have to use any media possible, to see how a business can be derived from your interest or strength. And you really need to do market research to know what other people think of you, your interest and strength.
- If the dream is big enough, the facts don't count.

11. Fiona Jane Gomez (25 Years Old) - Founder of Talent Hub
- She didn't take salary for first 3 years
- There were times that she wanted to give up and quit, because being your own boss, there is no one there to motivate you when things don't turn out the way you imagined. It is the belief and preseverance that gets her through.
- One must be sure that they are doing this, because they want to learn and share the art as it is.

12. Anna Rina Rahim (28 Years Old) - Photography Entrepreneur
- Winner of CLEO's Young Achiever Award
- Record the moment for her clients at their best, so that they can look back on some of the most important and special days of their life and relive sweet memories through the pictures.
- She has shot 36 weddings and numerous portrait sessions.

13. Shan Tan (25 Years Old) - Founder of Rackin' Reptiles Sdn Bhd
- Should set the bar as high as you think is realistically possible. In that way, if you fall short of it, you will still be successful.
- her vision is not just to sell shoes, but to create a RR experience from the moment you enter the shots until you are wearing the product and the after-care service you are provided with.
- hope to build an ever-growing number of RR fans, through honesty and hard work.
- you need to be focused in what you really want in a business. Pick yourself up from all hiccups and trials, remembering that sooner or later, you will get there. If you give up after attempting only once or twice, you will never get there. Running a successful business is all about learning from your mistakes and moving forward.
- Live your dream. Don't just follow it - Chase it. Don't be afraid to chase your dream. What she had when she first started was that she was fearless and extremely stubborn in focusing on her goal.

14. Joe Flizzow (30 Years Old) - Founder of Kartel Records
- Started Kartel Records to take care of Too Phat's material.
- Plans to revolutionize Malaysia's music industry, by having product placement in his music videos.
- There would be people who would tell you that your ideas are out of this world. You should use these criticisms as a motivation.
- If you're honest and have integrity, you'll be alright. Just be humble and don't forget your roots.

All these entrepreneurs are 30 years old or less and yet they have achieved what most people would hope they could achieve within their lifetime.

The main reason I blogged on this, was to hopefully share what those amazing entrepreneurships have. One thing I observe spanning across their profiles are always their focus, passion and integrity. They try their best, dare to fail and strive forward. And very importantly, they are willing to give back to community, by sharing their experience.

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Youth '09 - 9th to 11th January 2009

This weekend, Friday to Sunday, 9th to 11th January 2009, Youth '09 would be happening at PWTC!!! Kudos to Joel and Khailee's team for bringing it to live!!!

I would be there twice this weekend.

a) Saturday 9am - Thanks Khailee for inviting me to the opening ceremony, which would be done by Youth & Sports Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri

b) Saturday 3pm to 5pm - ReComers Gathering - There would be open microphone there, where ReComers and others would network and discuss on education issues.

My colleagues from JobStreet.com would be there too:-
Sunday 4pm to 6pm - JobStreet CAMPUS Resume Workshop, where you can get tips on preparing your resume, in preparation for JobStreet.com Malaysia Career & Training Fair from 16th to 18th January 2009. You would learn about 2009 Job Outlook too!

Do be there!
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Hi there,

This weekend, thousands of youths are meeting up!

Where?

Malaysia's Largest Youth Lifestyle Festival, Youth '09 !
From 9th - 11th January, 2009 at PWTC
Youth '09
Free Entry.

What's going on at Youth '09 ?

Malaysian youths are organising over 100 exciting activities, including an Indie Shopping Bazaar, Extreme Street Dance Challenge, The 2nd National Youth Entrepreneur Convention, Battle of the Bands "Beat the Buzzer", Youth Community Meetups, Automobile Showcase, Foosball tournament, Photography 1 on 1 Shootout, Caged Futsal, Cosplay Competition, Open Mics, Paintball, Gaming, Graffitti, Private sessions with over 50 local Celebrities, Workshops and performances like breakdancing, Capoeira, Popping, Locking, Nu Jazz, Hiphop, Pole Dancing, Jazzercise, Yo-yos... Over 100 activites!

See the full schedule:
Click on this link: Youth '09
Youth '09 Entrance is free.

Don't miss out.

Share the experience with thousands of young Malaysians. Kickstart 2009 with something unforgettable!

After all, this weekend of Youth '09 only happens once a year.

See you there!
Youth '09

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2nd National Youth Entrepreneurs Convention 2009

Youth '09 would be held from 9th to 11th January 2009 at PWTC.

As part of the Youth '09 events, it would be the 2nd National Youth Entrepreneurs Convention 2009 on 10th January 2009.

There would be 14 speakers, from 3 categories:-

For more details, go to here

Technopreneurship

Henry Goh, 27
Co-Founder & COO of Macro Kiosk BhdHenry Goh, founder of Macro Kiosk won the Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2006. Macro Kiosk was awarded MSC Status and an ASP Class license from the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) a year after he earned his Executive MBA via a long-distance study programme from the States. Henry is currently at the helm of a regional multi-million dollar business with operating offices in 10 major countries across Asia.

Aidan Aquinas Chew, 25
Director - TRAFFIXED
Winner Nescafe Kick-Start, Season 1Aidan bagged the grand prize for Nescafe Kick-Start's Season 1 and has since then brought innovation into life. He is the founder of Traffixed, providing innovative systems to help drivers look for parking faster and easier, thus saving time by guiding them to empty parking bays.

Ricky Wong Shee Khai, 27
Founder & CEO of Asia Media Sdn BhdRicky Wong is the founder and CEO of Asia Media Sdn Bhd, a media powerhouse that reaches 1.5 million viewers daily. Educated at Lancaster University in UK, he obtained a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with First Class Honours and was awarded the ‘best academic student’ by the faculty in 2003. Ricky, known as a “hands-on” manager leads a workforce of 70 employees with four subsidiaries and four regional office and under his stewardship, Asia Media’s growth has been exceptional and unparalleled in the industry.

Ganesh Kumar, 30
Founder & CEO of MOL Access Portal BhdGanesh ventured into the IT industry at the age of 15. In 2000, he co-developed an innovative first-mover business model for the global affiliation of cybercafes, the rapid success of which led to the listing of MOL Access on the MESDAQ, making him the youngest CEO of a listed company in Malaysia.

Jeffrey Ong, 30
Marketing Director of MarctensiaJeffrey Ong started with gaming professionally, dominating local gaming scene. Now, he has three full scale companies from various industries as he is a believer that one should venture into various business opportunities. He, and his partners, shaped Macera Technology, a mobile game and application company securing business deals locally and internationally. Amongst his other ventures includes Marctensia, a company that concentrates on full scale events and Global Asia Concepts, a hotel and restaurant tableware trading company.

Lifestyle Entrepreneurs

Joe Flizzow, 29
Founder of Kartel Records & Kartel ClothingBorn Johan Ishak, Joe is one of the Malaysian hip-hop duo, Too Phat. He founded Kartel Records, a recording label as well as the PhatCap clothing line and the State of Mind imprint on Kartel Clothing.

Ninie Ahmad, 26
Founder of Be Yoga SanctuaryNinie have successfully established herself as Malaysia's most known Yoga Instructor. Ninie first published Malaysia's first yoga magazine at age 24, and is the official yoga ambassador for Adidas Malaysia. As a finalist of Nescafe Kick Start, Ninie founded Be Yoga Sanctuary of which she is the director and principal teacher

Shan Tan, 25
Founder & Managing Director of Rockin’ ReptilesShan was a 23-year-old barrister at law of Gray’s Inn London when she founded Rockin’ Reptile International Sdn Bhd. Undeterred by the fear of failure, she launched Rockin’ Reptile’s very first collection in October 2005 to an overwhelming response. Rockin’ Reptiles now has presence in United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and has flagship retail and concessionaire outlets in Malaysia.

Anna Rina Rahim, 28
Photography EntrepreneurAnna-Rina worked as an Advertising & PR Senior Executive for a global sports brand. After deciding that life was too short to be second guessing herself, she took the big leap and left her high flying job to pursue one of her greatest passion - photography. Ever the optimist, Anna-Rina dedicates time and energy into pursuing her dreams and making those close to her happy.

Fiona-Jane Gomez, 25
Founder & Director of Talent HubSince she was a teenager, Fiona has been a learner of Latin dance, and not long after she became a teacher of the art itself. Graduated with a Degree in Marketing and Management, Fiona created a business proposal to set up a studio for something that she is passionate about. That is when Talent Hub was born, a place to learn dance, drama, music and martial arts for fun.

Media Entrepreneurship

Joyce Wong, 25
Blog Entrepreneur & Founder of Tongue In ChicJoyce is one of Malaysia’s top blogger and is fondly known as her screen name, KinkyBlueFairy. Joyce also the founder and Managing Editor of the fashion blog Tongue in Chic.

Aimann Faiz, 24
Co-Founder of Don’t PanicAimann is one of the founding members of Don’t Panic Asia. Starting in September 2006 with only one goodie bag in hand, no background, no experience, and honestly no clue about the advertising and media industry, Aimann, together with his partners shaped and led Don’t Panic Asia to carve a niche for itself as a ‘Youth Marketing Agency’ supporting campaigns by major international clients such as Nike, Levi’s, Petronas and Sunburst KL International Music Festival.

Khailee Ng, 24
Co-Founder of YouthSays.comKhailee co-founded the local indie music promoter Project Bazooka and socio- political webzine TheCICAK.com as a college student. His projects have won him various awards, including the KLue Blue Chilli Award and the Asian HSBC Young Entrepreneur Award 2006. A firm believer in the potential of young people in Malaysia, he now focuses on developing Malaysian youth communities, leading the technology and community building in through YouthSays.com.

Joel Neoh, 25
Founder of YouthMalaysia.comJoel Neoh started his first entrepreneurial venture at the tender age of 21. Coupled with the high zeal and passion to inspire young Malaysians to excel. Joel founded YouthMalaysia.com, an award winning NGO which promotes the empowerment of youths. In addition, Joel emerged as the winner of Malaysia's first corporate reality TV show, The Firm.





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2nd Freedom Academy (16th to 18th Jan 2009)

Wan Saiful Wan Jan and Tunku Abidin Muhriz from Wau Bebas (under Malaysia Think Tank) would be organizing the 2nd Freedom Academy (January 2009). The 1st one was held successfully in August 2008.

The theme this time around is Globalization, The Free Market and Developing Countries. It would be held at Residence Hotel, UNITEN from 16th to 18th January 2009.

Sadly, I can't make it this time too, as it clashed directly with JobStreet.com Malaysia Career & Training Fair that 3 days at MidValley Exhibition Center.

Quoting directly from the site:-

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Globalisation and the free market are taking a bashing. The global economic turmoil has resulted in claims that we are looking at the end of capitalism. And, for many years we have been told that globalization, trade liberalization, and capitalism are bad for the poor and for developing countries generally. But what does free market capitalism really entail? Are the criticisms justified?

University students, graduates, and young professionals from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei are invited to attend Malaysia Think Tank’s second Freedom Academy which will be held on 16 – 18 January 2009 (Friday – Sunday) at Residence Hotel, UNITEN, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.

At this Freedom Academy participants will study in depth the true meaning and morality of capitalism, how globalisation has brought prosperity to developing economies, and why free market capitalism is still the way for forward.

Speakers from India, Pakistan, China and the United Kingdom will provide thorough and detailed analysis of how free market capitalism has benefited developing countries.

We are particularly looking for those sympathetic to, or are curious about, libertarian and classical liberal ideas.

Come and enjoy the Freedom Academy! You will be challenged intellectually and you will get an invaluable opportunity to network with like-minded friends.
The Programme

Come with an open mind, and go back with a good understanding of the positive impact brought by globalisation and the free market to developing economies.

In this Freedom Academy, we will discuss important topics including:

The financial crisis: causes and solutions
The meaning and morality of capitalism and the free market
The role of government
The impact of globalization on developing economies
How the market works and can the market produce social justice for the poor
Case studies from other countries
This Freedom Academy will be conducted in English.



Attendance fee

Fees are to be paid in full before the start of the Freedom Academy.

RM325.00 (only RM195 for Kelab Wau Bebas members, i.e. participants of previous Freedom Academy) - which will cover all meals from Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, lectures, books, delegates pack, and accommodation (shared twin room) at Residence Hotel.

RM195.00 (only RM175 for Kelab Wau Bebas members) – without accommodation.



Scholarships

The Malaysia Think Tank can offer scholarships to selected applicants. You can apply for full or partial scholarships to cover attendance fee. We do not pay for travel expenses. The Malaysia Think Tank reserves the right to determine the value of scholarship to be awarded.



Deadline

All applications must be received before Monday 5 January 2009.

Successful applicants will be informed by as soon as possible, before Friday 9 January 2009.



Further information

For further information, please contact Noor Amin bin Ahmad via email amin@malaysiathinktank.org

Lecturers

Professor Julian Morris, Executive Director, International Policy Network.

Julian graduated from Edinburgh University in 1992 with a degree in economics. After pursuing graduate work in economics (leading to two masters degrees), he worked at the Institute of Economic Affairs and in 1998 was appointed Director of the IEA's Environment and Technology Programme. In his spare time, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Westminster in 1999. In 2001, Julian founded the International Policy Network, a think-tank based in London that works on global policy issues relating to health, environment, trade, and development. In 2002, he was appointed a Visiting Professor at the University of Buckingham.

Dr Khalil Ahmad, President, Alternate Solutions Institute, Pakistan.

Dr. Khalil Ahmad studied Philosophy, History, Economics and Literature, and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from University of the Punjab, and till 2006 taught courses on Philosophy and Education to graduate and post-graduate classes. During his college and university days, he had been an ardent Marxist, but two philosophers Sir Karl Popper’s and Frederick August Hayek’s ideas converted him to Libertarianism. Khalil founded the Alternate Solutions Institute, first free market think tank of Pakistan, and heads it. He frequently contributes articles on the current issues to various local/foreign newspapers including The News, Business Recorder, The Post, Pakistan Observer, The Frontier Post/Asian Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Mint, Globe & Mail. He has published more than two dozen articles on the rule of law movement in the above-mentioned local papers. He has published a booklet (The Greatest Battle for the Rule of Law in Pakistan) on the rule of law movement in Pakistan.

Alec Van Gelder, Network Director, International Policy Network.
Alec van Gelder is Network Director at International Policy Network, a think tank based in London. Among other publications, Alec is author of "Dirigiste Divide; how Governments obstruct development and access to ICTs" and "Nashville in Africa" and his work on trade, health, technology and development issues has been published in many newspapers including: the Globe and Mail, Boston Globe, Business Day, Wall Street Journal and International Herald Tribune. Alec holds a Master’s degree in International Economics and Development from UCL in Belgium and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Lehigh University in the United States. He speaks English, Spanish, French and Dutch with fluency.

Wan Saiful Wan Jan - MTT Director General & Head of Libertarian Education Project (LEAP).
Wan Saiful is Director General of the Malaysia Think Tank and heads MTT's Libertarian Education Project (LEAP). He is also Editor of WauBebas.org, a joint Cato Institute - Malaysia Think Tank project for speakers of the Malay language (Bahasa Melayu). Wan Saiful boarded at Sekolah Alam Shah, Kuala Lumpur, and then Tonbridge School, England. He went to the University of Liverpool, Northumbria University and Middlesex University Business School, London. He holds a BA (Hons) in Management and an MSc in Research Methodologies. Wan Saiful has worked for the British Conservative Party's Research Department, and, prior to that, the think tank Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit. He was also vice chair of his local Conservative Association, which oversees two parliamentary constituencies. In May 2007, he contested in the English local elections as a Conservative Party candidate. He is now Head of Policy for the Conservative Muslim Forum.

Barun S. Mitra - Director, Liberty Institute, India.

Barun is founder and Director of the Liberty Institute, a non-profit, independent public policy research and advocacy organisation, based in New Dehi. The Institute is dedicated to understanding the implications of contemporary public policy issues, and seeks to harness the power of the market to enhance the range and scope of individual liberty. The Institute has recently undertaken an initiative to make democracy more meaningful and participatory, with the objective of converting good policies in to good politics as well. Barun writes on a range public policy issues with a special interest in economic development, environment, entrepreneurship, trade, technology, democracy and related issues. He has been published in a wide range of national and international newspapers and magazines, and is a regular commentator on television channels in India.

Associate Professor Xingyuan Feng, vice-president, Cathay Institute of Public Affairs, Beijing, China.

Xingyuan is the co-founder and board member of Cathay Institute for Public Affairs as well as co-founder and member of Chinese Hayek Society. His research focus is economic and social order and is an expert in study on Austrian School of Economics, Freiburger School of Economics and Constitutional Economics. He has authored a number of books such as “The EMU and the Euro”, “Reducing Regional Disparities in the EU and Germany,” “Rural Enterprise Finance and Informal Rural Organizational Innovations in China.” Xingyuan has also co-authored the book “The European Constitution Making and Implication for China” and published dozens of newspaper articles and journals in China and abroad. Since 2006 he is Member of the Editorial Board of the Electronic Journal of Sustainable Development (EJSD), a joint venture between the University of Buckingham and International Policy Network, England. He is also Editor-in-chief of a new book series “Theory of Order and Economics Series”.





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