The X th Commonwealth Study Conference 16 th -29 th March 2007 New Delhi, India 18 th -25 th March2007 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Working Together for Inclusive Growth and Development Co-hosted by The Commonwealth Study Conference Association of Malaysia Farewell Dinner 24 th March 2007
Commonwealth Study Conference Association of Malaysia (COSCAM) The Association was registered on 23rd April, 1991. COSCAM is an affiliate of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conferences, founded in 1956, and whose Trustees' Office is in London and comprising mainly alumni members of the Conferences. This Conference occurs once in every six years and is open to the 54 Commonwealth countries only. The first conference was held in 1956 at Oxford and the Founder/President is the Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince Phillip. The scheduling of CSC 2007 in India and Malaysia this year is a significant break from tradition as all nine previous conferences have been held in UK, Canada and Australia by rotation. The series of Study Conferences' objective and theme since 1956 is the impact of industry and commerce on people and their environment focusing on the effects of industralisation, globalisation and development on the global community. The purpose of this leadership Conference is to provide a unique educational experience designed to broaden the understanding and decision making ability of individuals. 38 delegates CSC 2007 to Malaysia on 18 March 2007 Thirteen Malaysians participated in 9 study tours in India during the same duration. The 13 candidates chosen from Malaysia are En. Mohd Arshi Mat Daud Editor Bernama, Asst Cik Irda Irdawaty Ibrahim Lecturer, University Tenaga Nasional, Cik Zullina Hussain Shaari Lecturer University Teknologi Petronas, Puan Siti Dessyma Isnani Conservator Forestry Department, Puan Masliza Che Omar Principal Asst. Secretary Ministry of Tourism, Ms Jasmine Leong Exec.Manager IEC Sdn Bhd, Mr. Prodeep Kumar Roy Director Betae Sdn Bhd, Mr.Siva Kumar Dorairaj Lecturer University Tenaga Nasional, Mr. Sardahthisa James Chief Editor Sabah Publishing House, Mr. Sathiananthan Thavamani Civil EngineerDSS Consultancy Services, Mr. Parthasarathee Bagaru Naidu Programme Evaluator RTM, Puan Zainaba Shukor, Ms Kaushalya Rajathurai Legal Asst Shafee & Co. Simultaneously 38 Commonwealth delegates participated in 3 study tours in Malaysia. At The Duke of Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conferences Fiftieth Anniversary Reception at Buckingham Palace and the Commonwealth Secretariat on 24th May 06. A reunion on 20th October 1998 was held with COSCAM members and HRH Duke of Edinburgh who was visiting Malaysia in conjunction with Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Message from His Royal Highness Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip BUCKINGHAM PALACE If the members of the Xth Commonwealth Study Conference have enjoyed the experience anything like as much as those who have attended previous Conferences, which I am certain they have, I know that the final dinner will be a nostalgic occasion. Many friendships will have been made, and there will be much to remember before everyone makes their way home. I am sad that I will not be able to be with you for this special occasion, but I am delighted to have this opportunity to congratulate all the organisers of what, I am confident, has been responsible for this final dinner in Kuala Lumpur. I send my warmest good wishes to all the participants in the Xth Study Conference, and hope that you will have a safe journey home.
Message from the President Hamidi Osman-Group L, 1968 Australia It is a pleasure and honour for me to pen these few words whilst we still celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Commonwealth Study Conferences. And it is today that I am proud to say we have achieved a remarkable milestone in hosting the Tenth Commonwealth Study Conference also in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary celebration of Malaysia s Independence. Having been in Malaysia for the last 7 days, I am sure the 38 delegates from the 14 Commonwealth countries have learned and observed enough to share with us later this evening on their experiences during the study tours in Sabah, Melaka and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur / Putrajaya, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. I wish to thank all sponsors for their contribution both in cash and kind. Especially I would like to single out the State Government of Melaka for the tremendous support and assistance given to host the study tours in the State. Not least is the Ministry of Tourism in sponsoring the Concert and souvenirs. On behalf of the members of the Commonwealth Study Conference Association of Malaysia, I bid all of you a warm welcome to this farewell dinner. Chairman SELAMAT DATANG - SELAMAT PULANG
Programme 7.15pm 8.00pm 8.15pm 9.05pm 9.15pm 9.35pm 10.15pm 11.15pm Pre-dinner Cocktail Arrival of VIPs Dinner Address by President Of Coscam YBhg Dato Hamidi Tan Sri Osman Talk by Yg Berhormat Tun Musa Hitam Open Forum Concert Presented by Ministry of Tourism Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation Till We Meet Again Good Night
The Organizing Committee YBhg Dato Hamidi Osman Chairman YBhg Tan Sri Dato Dr. Aris Othman Advisor YBhg Dato Rommel Josef Committee Member Ms G. Rasamalar General Secretary / Co-ordinator Ms Susila Sithamparam Study Tour Chairman For Kuala Lumpur Putrajaya / Selangor / Negeri Sembilan (SUB THEME : Development and Progress - A Sustainable Model) Ms Hanaa Wong Abdullah Study Tour Chairman For Sabah (SUB THEME : Inclusivity in Diversity) Ms G. Rasamalar Study Tour Chairman For Melaka (SUB THEME : Every State : A Corridor for Success) Mr. Johan Samad Committee Member / Treasurer Mr. Adrain Jerome Karunakaran En. Shahril Md Hamidi En. Amir Shariffuddin Md Hamidi Mr. David Foo Weng Seng Dr. Amir Izwan Committee Members We thank our sponsor SP & G Insurance Brokers for their contribution We wish to acknowledge here that the late Mr. Norman Sta Maria who passed away early this year was a committee member who chaired and helped organise the programme for the Melaka study tour. He is remembered for his dedication and commitment to the Association.
Acknowlegements We thank all sponsors, well wishers and many others who have made it possible for us to host successfully 3 study tours in Malaysia. Your presence with us this evening will be memorable to each and everyone of us. YAB Datuk Seri Hj. Mohd Ali b. Mohd Rustam YAB Datuk Musa Haji Aman YB Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor YBhg Datuk Victor Wee Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd Confederation of Indian Industries CSC New Zealand CSC Canada Mr. Dhru Sawhney Mr. Brian Pickett YBhg Tan Sri Dato Dr. Aris Othman YBhg Dato Hamidi Osman Tamar Holdings Sdn Bhd Sime Plantations Sdn Bhd Manipal Medical College,Melaka Ms Susila Sithamparam Mr. Adrain Jerome K Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd PPC International Memory Vision Tan Sri Murad Correctional Institute Mini Malaysia Tabung Amanah Pendidikan Melaka Cybercentre Malacca Sabah Tourism Board Multimedia Development Corporation Innobiologics Sdn Bhd Negeri Sembilan Investment Centre Crystal Crown Hotel Kuala Lumpur Everley Resort Hotel, Melaka Malaysian Association for the Blind Northport Malaysia Bhd Forest Research Institute of Malaysia Ms G. Rathimalar Tuan Syed Shahir bin Syed Mohamed Sabah Commercial Employees Union Ministry of Tourism Malaysian Tourism Board CSC Australia Incorporated CSC UK Trustees CSC Liason Group Mr. Dick Warburton YBhg Lim Say Chong YB Dato Dr Wong Sai Hou Economic Planning Unit Chief Ministers Office Sabah Yayasan Sabah Foundation Police Headquarers Melaka Contingent University Malaysia Sabah ICI Paints Sdn Bhd City Hall Petaling Jaya Southern Waste Management Petronas Bhd University of Nottingham Johnson & Johnson Melaka Agriculture Dept Melaka Tourism Board Sime Darby Plantations Sdn Bhd Portugeuse settlement Melaka Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli Melaka Melaka Biotechnology Institute Professor Dato Dr Khoo Kay Kim Parliament House Malaysia Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park Taylor s University College. Vision School, Subang Jaya Borneo Imaages IECs Bhd Mt Kinabalu National Park Single Mothers Association Sabah Monsopaid Cultural Village
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