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April 2018 Vol. 20, No. 1 May 2018
EDITED BY CARL BAKER BRAD GLOSSERMAN CREATIVE DIRECTOR NICK CIUFFETELLI JANUARY – APRIL 2018 VOL. 20, NO. 1 MAY 2018 CC.CSIS.ORG PACIFIC FORUM Founded in 1975, the Pacific Forum is a non-profit, foreign policy research institute based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The thrust of the Forum’s work is to help develop cooperative policies in the Asia-Pacific region through debate and analyses undertaken with the region’s leaders in the academic, government, and corporate arenas. The Forum’s programs encompass current and emerging political, security, economic/business, and oceans policy issues. It collaborates with a network of more than 30 research institutes around the Pacific Rim, drawing on Asian perspectives and disseminating its projects’ findings and recommendations to opinion leaders, governments, and publics throughout the region. An international Board of Governors guides the Pacific Forum’s work. The Forum is funded by grants from foundations, corporations, individuals, and governments, the latter providing a small percentage of the forum’s annual budget. The Forum’s studies are objective and nonpartisan and it does not engage in classified or proprietary work. EDITED BY CARL BAKER, PACIFIC FORUM BRAD GLOSSERMAN, TAMA UNIVERSITY CRS/PACIFIC FORUM CREATIVE DIRECTOR NICK CIUFFETELLI, PACIFIC FORUM JANUARY – APRIL 2018 VOL. 20, NO. 1 MAY 2018 HONOLULU, HAWAII COMPARATIVE CONNECTIONS A TRIANNUAL E-JOURNAL OF BILATERAL RELATIONS IN THE INDO-ASIA-PACIFIC Bilateral relationships in East Asia have long been important to regional peace and stability, but in the post-Cold War environment, these relationships have taken on a new strategic rationale as countries pursue multiple ties, beyond those with the US, to realize complex political, economic, and security interests. -
List of Delegations to the Seventieth Session of the General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS ST /SG/SER.C/L.624 _____________________________________________________________________________ Secretariat Distr.: Limited 18 December 2015 PROTOCOL AND LIAISON SERVICE LIST OF DELEGATIONS TO THE SEVENTIETH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY I. MEMBER STATES Page Page Afghanistan......................................................................... 5 Chile ................................................................................. 47 Albania ............................................................................... 6 China ................................................................................ 49 Algeria ................................................................................ 7 Colombia .......................................................................... 50 Andorra ............................................................................... 8 Comoros ........................................................................... 51 Angola ................................................................................ 9 Congo ............................................................................... 52 Antigua and Barbuda ........................................................ 11 Costa Rica ........................................................................ 53 Argentina .......................................................................... 12 Côte d’Ivoire .................................................................... 54 Armenia ........................................................................... -
Diplomatic Voice Vol.1
Volume 1 2014 ISSN 2289-1277 The 8th Heads of Mission Conference February 2014, who delivered his address titled, Engaging also officiated the and Mobilising Malaysian Diaspora to event. Dato’ Sri Najib Strengthen the Nation. Later that day, stated that as the the Chief Secretary to the Government Middle Power, Malay- of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Ali Hamsa sia must continue its spoke about the Role of Malaysian commitment towards Diplomats towards Realising the ASEAN and devote National Transformation Agenda. A adequate resources special spouse programme was also to strengthening our conducted, which included talks on bilateral relations with Understanding Emotional Intelligence its neighbours and and Professionalism and Moments of continue to value Truth at Missions. Datin Sri Siti Rubiah ASEAN as the fulcrum Datuk Abdul Samad, wife of the Minis- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, of peace, prosperity and stability in ter of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, was Malaysia organised the 8th Heads of the region. the guest of honour. Mission Conference with the theme, Transforming Malaysia’s Diplomacy He also mentioned that as policyma- On Wednesday 26 February 2014, Towards 2020 and Beyond from 23 kers, diplomats and members of the Ambassador Aminahtun Hj. A. Karim, February to 1 March 2014. IDFR international community, Malaysia Deputy Director General of IDFR, hosted the conference from 23 to 26 must react to the transformation that is moderated a session titled, Malaysian February 2014. trending around the region and the Diplomats: Today and Tomorrow, world, with a transformation of our which featured Datuk Dr. Ahmad Throughout the six-day conference, own, a foreign policy which will see Faizal, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. -
Tun Mahathir Jumpa Semua KSU Hari
Headline PM jumpa semua KSU hari ini MediaTitle Kosmo Date 14 May 2018 Color Full Color Section Negara Circulation 197,202 Page No 1,2 Readership 875,000 Language Malay ArticleSize 1034 cm² Journalist RASDAN AHMAD AdValue RM 26,937 Frequency Daily PR Value RM 80,811 Tun Mahathir jumpa semua KSU hari ini • Perdana Menteri akan beri penjelasan fungsi dan peranan kerajaan baharu Pakatan Harapan • Kerajaan tidak mahu menteri-menteri terlibat dalam amalan rasuah BANGUNAN Perdana Putra yang MASAdepan 1.6 juta penjawat menempatkan pejabat Perdana 1 awam di Malaysia akan diketahui I BER Nf Menteri di Putrajaya. Dr. Mahathir selepas Perdana Menteri, Tun. dijangka bertemu dengan semua 1 PEMERIKSAAAi Ketua Setiausaha kementerian hari ini. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad bertemu jsae. dengan semua Ketua Setiausaha P0L.1S (KSU) kementerian hari ini bagi menteri yang dilantik terlibat Kelmarin, Dr. Mahathir menjelaskan fungsi dan peranan dalam amalan korupsi," katanya menamakan Presiden Parti kerajaan baharu pimpinan Pakatan pada sesi penerangan kepada Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, Tan Sri Harapan. RTM dan Bernama di kediaman Muhyiddin Yassin sebagai Menteri Dr. Mahathir memberitahu, sesi beliau di Seri Kembangan, Dalam Negeri; Presiden Parti itu akan digunakan untuk memberi Selangor semalam. Amanah Negara, Mohamad Sabu penjelasan mengenai apa yang Mengenai pelantikan menteri sebagai Menteri Pertahanan, dan akan dilakukan kerajaan baharu Kabinet baharu pula, Dr. Setiausaha Agung DAP, Urn Guan khasnya dalam menentang rasuah Mahathir berkata, pengumuman Eng sebagai Menteri Kewangan. dalam pentadbiran kerajaan. «w-ssis sffiaBsaa*-.. esss mengenainya akan dilakukan Presiden Parti Keadilan Rakyat "Saya serta kerajaan baharu secepat mungkin. (PKR), Datuk Seri Wan Azizah ini sangat bertegas dalam hal Ujarnya, Kabinet lengkap itu tidak Wan Ismail pula dilantik sebagai tersebut kerana tidak mahu akan melebihi 30 orang menteri. -
HARIMAU WASHINGTON Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C
WASHINGTON HARIMAU Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C. Newsletter 5th Edition 1 April – 15 July 2017 5th Edition Highlights| Visit of YB Foreign Minister: Page 4 | Ramadhan in DC: Page 10 – 11 | AirAsia X Inau- gural Flight to Honolulu: Page 12 | Eid Al-Fitr Reception at Rumah Malaysia: Page 13 Malawakil Washington DC Eid Al-Fitr Open House EDITORIAL BOARD Despite being far away from home, festive celebrations and patriotic Patron: spirits were still much alive among the Malaysian communities in H.E. Tan Sri Zulhasnan Rafique Washington DC. Editor in Chief: Ms. Nadhirah Zanudin To mark the conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan, on 25 June Contributors: 2017, the Embassy of Malaysia hosted an Eid Al-Fitr Open House. Mr. Shaiful Anuar Mohammad Ms. Murni Abdul Hamid Around 500 guests including the Embassy’s staff and family members, Ms. Nur Ezira Mahadi Mr. Mohd Fadly Amri Aliaman Malaysian students, diaspora as well as diplomatic corps were present at the event. After a ‘takbir’ and the Eid Al-Fitr prayers, H.E. Ambassador Contact us at: invited and welcomed all the guests to enjoy a spread of sumptuous HARIMAU WASHINGTON 3516 International Court, NW Malaysian delicacies, such as nasi minyak, kambing golek, lemang, Washington D.C. 20008 rendang, meehun sup and raya cookies. The guests took the opportunity to mingle with the H.E. Ambassador and his wife, the Embassy’s staff as well as other fellow Malaysians. The reception was indeed a big family gathering bringing Malaysians together. Email: [email protected] Tel: +1 (202) 572 9700 FB: Malawakil Washington Twitter: EmbassyMalaysia@WDC Harimau Washington 1 MWWashington: What we do Visit from My World Farewell of Associate Professor Dr. -
“To Become the Public Transport of Choice.”
Annual Report 2002 page CORPORATE VISION 1 “TO BECOME THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT OF CHOICE.” MISSION STATEMENT To consolidate our leadership in the public transport industry, ensuring increasing productivity and profitability to stakeholders whilst satisfying customers’ needs, in keeping with our commitment as a responsible corporate citizen in our community. Park May Berhad [13294-A] page 2 Corporate Profile 3 Notice of The Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting 4 Notice of The Thirtieth Annual General Meeting 5 Statement Accompanying Notice of The Twenty-Ninth Annual General Meeting 7 Statement Accompanying Notice of The Thirtieth Annual General Meeting 10 Corporate Information 13 contents Corporate Structure 14 Board of Directors 16 Audit Committee Report 18 Group Five Year Summary 22 Chairman’s Statement 25 Corporate Governance 28 Operations Review 35 Financial Calendar 38 Financial Statements 39 Shareholders’ Information 93 Noteholders’ Information 95 Loan Stock Holders’ Information 95 Property 96 Proxy Form Annual Report 2002 page CORPORATE PROFILE 3 PARK MAY BERHAD, an associate company of Renong Berhad since 1994, provides public bus transportation in Peninsular Malaysia. Its services can be broadly categorized into stage bus and express bus. It currently operates stage buses in the Klang Valley, mainland Penang/ northern Perak, Seremban and its vicinity, and Kuantan. Its express services are predominantly concentrated along the North-South Expressway. The Company was mandated to jointly lead stage bus operations in the Klang Valley in 1994, as part of the Government’s plan to rationalize and modernize the urban transport system. In response to this, the Company introduced a new fleet of buses, equipped with advanced ticketing system, and expanded its area of operations in the Klang Valley partly through the acquisition of other operators and/or their routes. -
Malaysia Begins Rectifying Major Flaws in Its Election System
ISSUE: 2019 No. 55 ISSN 2335-6677 RESEARCHERS AT ISEAS – YUSOF ISHAK INSTITUTE ANALYSE CURRENT EVENTS Singapore | 12 July 2019 Malaysia Begins Rectifying Major Flaws in its Election System Thomas Fann* EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The first change in government since independence at the 14th General Election opened up possibilities to reform the electoral system in Malaysia. Serious structural flaws concerning the independence of the Election Commission and unfair delimitation of the electoral constituencies are in need of correction. The new Pakatan Harapan government has administratively allowed the EC to function independently but legislative amendments, including amendments to the Constitution, are required to institutionalise the Commission’s independence. Other core reforms that need to be considered include: change to the current First- Past-The-Post system; re-delineation of the electoral boundaries; and enactment of a political financing act to curb corruption and abuse of political patronage. * Guest Writer, Thomas Fann is Chairperson of Bersih 2.0. 1 ISSUE: 2019 No. 55 ISSN 2335-6677 INTRODUCTION The 14th General Election (GE14) turned out to be momentous for democracy in Malaysia. On 9 May 2018, the rule of the once-invincible Barisan Nasional (BN) was brought to an end, and a peaceful transition of power was made to a new coalition government under the 93-year-old Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. With the change, Malaysia entered a political environment with new possibilities for democratic and electoral reforms. This article will highlight some of the key conditions and circumstances that made GE14 an uneven playing field for the opposition parties even before the election was called, and biased the conduct of GE14 itself. -
Diplomatic Voice Vol 3 2017
Volume 3 2017 ISSN 2289-1277 Cultural Appreciation Day 2017 On 22 August 2017, IDFR once again ces as well as food samplings ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat, organised a Cultural Appreciation Day were among the activities at this Istana Budaya and Kraftangan Ma- (CAD), an event which aims to year’s CAD. The participants included laysia. promote multiculturalism and cultural those from the Malaysian Technical diplomacy. It was the second one after Cooperation Programme (MTCP): As part of their showcase, the Strate- the inaugural event was held on 28 Strategic Analysis Course for Inter- gic Analysis Course participants – July last year. This year saw the after- national Participants; the Diplomatic from Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herze- noon of merriment officiated by Dato’ Training Course for Universiti Ma- govina, Fiji, Georgia, Kenya, Laos, Sri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, the laysia Sabah (UMS); and the Diploma Mauritania, Nigeria, Papua New Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. in Diplomacy (DiD), the three pro- Guinea, Uzbekistan and Vietnam – grammes taking place at the Institute donned their traditional costumes Cultural exhibitions and performan- then. Other participants included the and displayed cultural accoutrements Continued on page 14 CONTENTS Find us on 1 Cultural Appreciation Day 2017 Facebook 2-3 Profile of Prominent Person 4-8 Forum 9-14 News 15-16 In and Around IDFR DIPLOMATIC VOICE from their respective countries. The Istana Budaya wowed the audience category), best booth and best per- DiD participants exhibited the cul- with a captivating and colourful formance was held. The winners were tural aspects of countries repre- fashion show on traditional costumes Mr. -
Article in the News Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (Idfr) Web Site 2014
ARTICLE IN THE NEWS INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS WEB SITE 2014 Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations (IDFR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jalan Wisma Putra, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603 - 2149 1000 | Fax: 603 - 2144 5640 [email protected] Content No. Article Date Page 1. Introduction to Diplomacy, Etiquette and Communication 10 December 4 2. Best Responsibility Centre for 2014 10 December 5 The 40 th Anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Relations 3. 9 December 6 “Strengthening Regional Integration Through Strategic Partnership” Workshop on International Negotiations for Mid and Senior Level 4. 2 – 4 December 8 Officers Workshop on Etiquette, Protocol and Event Management for 5. 18 – 20 November 9 Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia Executive Talk: Asean Community 2015: Challenges and 6. 5 November 10 Opportunities Panel Discussion on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS/IL) at 7. 30 October 12 the Treaty Room Forum: “Readiness in achieving ASEAN Economic Community: 8. 29 October 14 What say the Private Sector” A Friday Morning Session titled, “Briefing on Chevening 9. 24 October 15 Scholarships” Forum on “Nuclear Weapons: Still An Existential Threat to 10. 15 October 16 Humankind” by Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans AC QC SPKM Pre Posting Orientation Course for Home-Based Staff and 11. 13 – 17 October 18 Spouses 5/2014 (Grade 38 and Below) 12. Building Blocks of Good English 2/2014 22 – 26 September 20 13. Strategic Analysis Course For International Participants 2014 8 – 26 September 21 Address by YAM Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz at the 14. 24 September 23 3rd Raja Aziz Addruse Memorial Lecture Asean Ambassadors Lecture Series "The Philippines: Trends and 15. -
PERCUMA 21 2 -- 278 Ogosfebruari 2018, 2019, 20 16 - 26 - 22 Zulkaedah Jamadil Akhir 1439 1440
www.selangorkini.my @Media_Selangor selangortv.my MediaSelangor PERCUMAPERCUMA 21 2 -- 278 OgosFebruari 2018, 2019, 20 16 - 26 - 22 Zulkaedah Jamadil Akhir 1439 1440 OLEH NAZLI IBRAHIM SHAH ALAM - Kuliah Maghrib bertajuk Nikmat Islam oleh penceramah terke- nal, Ustaz Abdul Somad, di Masjid Sul- tan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, di sini, mendapat sambutan luar biasa hadirin yang memenuhi dewan solat masjid ter- babit. Majlis ilmu itu turut dihadiri Dato’ Men- teri Besar, Amirudin Shari dan dimulakan sejurus selesai solat maghrib, pada 13 Februari lalu. Antara perkara disentuh Abdul Somad dalam ceramahnya ialah mengingatkan DIGITAL umat Islam supaya menuntut ilmu dalam pelbagai bidang dan tidak terhad kepada ilmu agama semata-mata. Ketika menjawab soalan daripada ha- dak menghalau kamu daripada Ma- Malaysia. langor dengan pelbagai pendeka- dirin, beliau berkata, orang Islam harus laysia, maka kamu harus melayani Terdahulu, dalam pertemuan san- tan yang dikenal pasti. melayani orang bukan Islam dengan adil mereka dengan baik,” katanya. tai kira-kira sejam bersama Abdul Amirudin turut memandu sendiri selagi golongan itu tidak memerangi aga- Abdul Somad adalah ulama ter- Somad, Amirudin turut berbincang kenderaan bagi membawa Abdul ma suci berkenaan. sohor Indonesia yang terkenal di berhubung kerjasama bagi menyu- Somad dan keluarga ke masjid un- “Selagi mereka baik dengan kamu, ti- beberapa negara jiran termasuk burkan lagi syiar Islam di bumi Se- tuk menjayakan program terbabit. EDARAN SELANGORKINI Utama 2 SelangorKini 21 - 27 Februari 2019 Muhammad Aiman aktif dan berkaliber KAJANG - Presiden Parti Pribumi yakin Muhammad Aiman mampu Pilihan Raya Kecil 2 Mac Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU), Tan menyelesaikan isu setempat anta- Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yakin pe- ranya kesesakan lalu lintas, sistem ngundi di Dewan Undangan Ne- pengangkutan awam, banjir dan geri (DUN) Semenyih akan mem- sampah serta kesesakan, di Hos- Yakin Semenyih berikan sokongan penuh kepada pital Kajang. -
NEWS BULLETIN Vol
MALAYSIA NEWS BULLETIN Vol. 2/2018 Newsletter of the Embassy of Malaysia in Zimbabwe MAY-DEC 2018 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: EVENTS HIGHLIGHT Events Highlight Head of Mission’s Diary In Focus: Malaysia’s Foreign Policy ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together Destination: Kedah Malaysia Economy: Quick Take Malaysia Tourism: Quick Take Malaysian Cabinet 2018 Activities of Foreign Ministry’s Ladies Association (PERWAKILAN) Malaysia’s Inaugural Debut at Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) showcasing the diversity of Malaysian traditional dances during HIFA from 1–6 May 2018. Malaysia News Bulletin Vol. 2/2018 1 Mr. Amarjit Singh Sarjit Singh, Chargé d’Affaires, hosted a World #QuranHour was held at the Embassy on 30 Diplomatic & Business Club Friday Coffee at the Embassy on August 2018. The proceedings were led by Maulana 24 August 2018. Adama Mmadi, Zimbabwe’s representative to the 59th International Al Quran Recital and Memorizing Assembly in Malaysia. Students from several Islamic schools (madrasah) also took part in the event. The Embassy celebrated the 61st Anniversary of Malaysia’s Independence on 31 August 2018 with resident and visiting Malaysians. Malaysia – Zimbabwe Business Network (MYZIM BIZNET) – Zimbabwe Chapter, under the patronage of the Embassy, organised a Luncheon Talk: Doing Business with Malaysia by Malaysian Investor in South Africa, Mr. Peter Tan, Managing Director, Hardware Africa Private Limited was Guest Speaker on 7 September 2018. Malaysia News Bulletin Vol. 2/2018 2 1st ASEAN Film Festival in Zimbabwe – Malaysian and Some games including volleyball were held at Malaysia Indonesian Embassies in Zimbabwe jointly organised the 1st ASEAN House 12 October 2018 in conjunction with National Film Festival in Harare on 5 October 2018. -
HARIMAU WASHINGTON Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C
HARIMAU WASHINGTON Embassy of Malaysia in Washington D.C. Newsletter Edition 2 1 January– 15 July 2016 Parting Words from the Ambassador 11 July 2016 After 2 years and 3 months as Malaysian Ambassador in Washington D.C., it is time to bid farewell to colleagues and friends as I wrap up my tour of duty and return to Malaysia on July 11, 2016. It has been a wonderful experience to be Ambassador to the most powerful country on earth and to have the opportunity to participate in shaping up U.S.-Malaysia bilateral relations to its present healthy and vibrant state. Trade and investment continue to flourish, visits by leaders have been most frequent, and cooperation between the Governments and the peoples have been most encouraging and productive. All these can only move forward and progress to greater heights, especially with the impending implementation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). On a more personal level, I want to thank all the officers and staff of the Malaysian Embassy for their support, contributions and team-work extended to me during the course of my duties. The various activities and events organized by them to bring together Malaysian Diasporas and students closer to the Embassy have been highly appreciated by everyone involved. The most recent Ramadhan and Eid celebrations have been particularly memorable as these coincided with the farewell events organized just before my departure to Kuala Lumpur. Hope to see most of them again some time in the future in Malaysia. Finally my special thanks to the Malaysian Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in particular our YAB Prime Minister and YB Minister of Foreign Affairs for their confidence in me to lead Malawakil Washington as the fourteenth Malaysian Ambassador to the United States.