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APRIL 2010 EDITION

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~ APRIL HIGHLIGHTS ~

RECENT EVENT

The 11th National Human Resources Summit- “Leading Organisational Transformation: The HR Frontier”

Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) recently organized the 11th National Human Resources Summit on 18 March 2010
at the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.
With the theme “Leading Organisational Transformation: The HR Frontier, the one-day Summit was graced by the Minister of
Human Resources, YB Datuk Dr. S. Subramaniam and Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan, Chief Secretary to the Government
who delivered the Luncheon Keynote Address and Special Keynote Address respectively.
During the Summit, the speakers had presented and discussed various pertinent issues such as HR’s challenges and
opportunities in ensuring a smooth and sustainable recovery; Upcoming trends in talent acquisition and development; Best
practices in talent succession and continuity planning; Generating and channeling employee engagement for business and
performance improvement; Building a broad-based leadership line-up; and Capitalising on knowledge management & retention.

Kelly Services was the main sponsor of the Summit.

From left: Dato’ Dr Michael Yeoh, CEO, ASLI; Tan Sri Mohd Puan Sri Susan Cheah, Director of ASLI presenting a
Sidek Hassan, Chief Secretary to the Government and Tan memento to Minister of Human Resources, Datuk Dr S.
Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Subramaniam
Studies.

The Minister of Human Resources is flanked by Mr Dhirendra The participants at the Summit
Shantilal, Senior VP,-Asia Pacific, Kelly Services Inc. (left) and
Dato’ Dr Michael Yeoh, CEO of ASLI (right)
 APRIL EVENTS
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Event/ :AXIATA 7 ASEAN LLEADERSHIP FORUM
Theme Transforming ASEAN, Moving Forward
Keynote :Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak
Speaker Prime Minister of Malaysia
Date/ :5 April 2010
Venue Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Petaling Jaya
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Synopsis :The AXIATA 7 ASEAN LEADERSHIP FORUM is an Annual Series organised by the
Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) with the support of the ASEAN Secretariat, the
Hanns Seidel Foundation, the ASEAN Business Forum and ASEANAFFAIRS. Now in its 7th
edition, the Axiata ASEAN Leadership Forum has brought together Government, Business
and Thought Leaders to reflect on the key challenges facing ASEAN, evaluate the business
and investment opportunities brought about by AFTA and regional FTAs ASEAN has forged
with other countries like China, India, Korea, Australia and New Zealand as well as to feel
the pulse of ASEAN. The signing of the ASEAN Charter, the establishment of the ASEAN
Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights and the accession to the ASEAN Treaty
of Amity and Cooperation by the USA last year are major landmark events for ASEAN.
Benefits of Participation
• Evaluate ASEAN’s future prospects and challenges.
• Identify key trends and driving forces propelling ASEAN forward.
• Develop business strategies for ASEAN markets.
• Learn how AFTA, CAFTA and other regional trading arrangements can benefit your business.
• Hear from Government, Business and Thought Leaders in ASEAN.
• Discover how the younger generation think of ASEAN’s future.
Who Should Attend
• Entrepreneurs and Company Directors • CEOs / Managing Directors • Heads of Multinational Corporations.
• Bankers & Investment Bankers • Consultants • Fund Managers & Analysts • SMEs Owners• Academics, Think Tanks and
Researchers • Women and Youth Leaders.

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Event / : 14th MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SUMMIT 2010

Theme “Transforming Education: The Next Milestones towards a World-Class Education System”
Date/ : 14 & 15 April 2010, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Venue
Keynote : Y.A.B. Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Haji Mohd. Yassin
Speaker Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Education
Luncheon Y.B. Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah
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Speaker Deputy Minister of Higher Education II
Synopsis : The education system in Malaysia has been undergoing changes and reforms as spelled
out in the National Education Blueprint 2006-2010 and National Higher Education Action
Plan 2007-2010. Meanwhile, further emphasis has been given to education development
in recent Education NKRA. As the end of the initial transformation phase draws closer, it is
timely and crucial that we review our progress and examine the next milestones that would
lead to an education system that encompasses a strong foundation in primary education, a
systematic secondary education and a competitive but flexible tertiary education.
Entering into its 14th edition, this year’s summit shall continue to reconvene leading education practitioners and key
stakeholders to engage in high-level discussions and brainstorming sessions to spur continuous efforts in advancing the
education system. The Malaysian Education Summit is the premier education conference of the year bringing together key
decision makers, policy formulators, private sector players, educationists, academicians and investors to discuss the critical
challenges facing Malaysian education and opportunities available for private sector participation as the private sector
continues to play an integral role in partnership with the public sector in opening up education space in Malaysia. This is an
important meeting of minds to feel the pulse of the education sector and to be updated on new trends and developments.

Who Should Attend

This summit will benefit senior level executives representing various functions:
• Board of Directors & Council Members • CEOs & MDs • Director-Generals • Presidents • Vice-Chancellors • Lecturers •
Research Analysts • Policy Makers • Curriculum & Skills Developer • Senior Directors & Managers • Principals & Teachers •
Education Consultants & Specialists

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