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Here in , we almost have the complete ecosystem to go on with this exploration in the aerospace industry. We want to ensure it is a win-win and is able to create more job opportunities for the people of Selangor. Selangor Menteri Besar

Smart Selangor IPR Alignment Launching 30 August Page 3 The Smart Selangor Inisiatif Peduli Rakyat (IPR) Alignment will be launched on 30 August. Helping Hand for Special Needs Children MIER raises GDP growth aising a child with special needs requires parents to always put in the effort of having Page 6 prediction to 4.6 per cent more time in order to pay attention to the child’s needs and education—in other words, it Rcan be challenging. No two disabled children are the same as they may be diagnosed with various complex disorders such as Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Asperger’s or even Tourette’s syndrome. Story continues on Page 4

Strategic Management IR4.0 he Fourth Industrial Rev- ital realms interfacing with the The Quiet District of Kuala olution (IR 4.0) is the lat- biological sphere across a vast Langat Page 8 est in a series of paradigm spectrum encompassing the in- Tshifts in man’s industrial trajec- ternet of things, high-speed mo- tory that began with the First In- bile internet, big data analytics, dustrial Revolution. IR 4.0 is de- cloud technology, artificial intel- Rent-to-Own Scheme to Launch fined by a fusion of technologies ligence, robotics, machine learn- in September Page 12 and overlapping of domains. ing, and deep learning. We witness the physical and dig- Story continues on Page 14 02 NEWS August 2019 | Selangor Journal Exploring New Industries for More Job Opportunities

SHAH ALAM – Selangor is taking on the challenge of exploring new indus- tries that will contribute to an increase Careers in the IR4.0 Selangor Keen to Compete in job opportunities, thus boosting the era do not mean that state’s economic growth. Entrepreneurial Development and many will be deprived at ASEAN Level Rural, Village and Traditional Develop- Rodziah Ismail of employment, or that ment EXCO, Rodziah Ismail said this is – Selangor in- He said the state government in line with the intention of shaping the job opportunities will tends to put its level of self-sufficien- should not limit themselves by view- state into a regional powerhouse. be depleted but a right cy to the test by competing on the re- ing as the only market that “In this regard, corporations need to match is needed to gional level within ASEAN, said Dato’ can strengthen the state’s position. join forces to initiate steps in prepar- Teng Chang Khim, EXCO for Invest- “When we see strength at the re- ing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution ensure that students and ment, Industry and Trade for Small gional level, we can improve our abil- (IR4.0),” said Rodziah. graduates get jobs in and Medium Industries (SMI). ity and become a better competitor,” “Careers in the IR4.0 era do not mean he said. that many will be deprived of employ- their fields of study. He said this after attending the ment, or that job opportunities will be Policy Makers and Industry Leaders depleted but a right match is needed to Rodziah Ismail Through it we can Session: Developing Joint Economy ensure that students and graduates get EXCO of Entrepreneurial discuss, collaborate through the ‘Selangor, Regional Pow- jobs in their fields of study,” she said. Development and Rural, Village and erhouse’ Forum. Rodziah said this when met at the Traditional Development and cooperate, not Prior to that, the forum at the Hil- Career Carnival Day held at the Teratai only to maintain ton Hotel was officiated by Selangor Hall in Section 19 on 28 July. Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari. Also present were Anggerik State salary perspective but rather taking into Selangor’s position as Commenting further, Chang Khim Assemblyman, Mohd Najwan Halimi, account the welfare of the workers, as a ‘powerhouse’ but also said that the forum was very mean- Selangor Social Security Organization well as other benefits. to be a power in this ingful for the state government as (SOCSO) director, Mustafa Deraman, “We hope the jobs that will be offered it gathered companies and industry and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will not have a salary that is too low as region. players from within and outside the Zone 7 Council chairperson, Mohamad more fields and skills can still beex- country. Jamil Abdul Rahim. plored, which will eventually result in a “Through it we can discuss, col- Rodziah said corporations should also more empowered worker,” said Rodziah. Dato’ Teng Chang Khim laborate and cooperate, not only play a role in ensuring that the agenda “We want to see the people of Selan- EXCO for Investment, Industry to maintain Selangor’s position as a of providing employment to the people gor work with an income of not just a and Trade for Small and Medium ‘powerhouse’ but also to be a power is met. minimum monthly wage of RM 2,000 Industries (SMI) in this region,” he said. However, she noted that nowadays but a target of RM 6,000 by 2025,” she job offers are not viewed solely from the added.

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Smart Selangor IPR Alignment Launching 30 August en’s Health Scheme), Bantuan Sihat Se- langor (Selangor Health Aid) and Skim Rumah Selangorku (My Selangor Home Scheme). “The data of these eight schemes have now been 100 per cent collected, and in August we will be launching and ex- plaining what Smart Selangor IPR is to The data of these the public,” said Amirudin. eight schemes have “The state government has created a network for Communication Corpora- now been 100 per tion Sdn. Bhd. to integrate all of these Smart Selangor IPR databases into one cent collected, and system,” he added. “Therefore, the organizers and the op- in August we will erators can then review and encourage the people to register under one system.” be launching and Amirudin said this during a debriefing explaining what session that explained the alignment of IPR programmes that are implemented Smart Selangor IPR by the state government to the Selangor SHAH ALAM — The Smart Selangor Selangor (Selangor Smart Mothers), State Assembly. Inisiatif Peduli Rakyat (IPR) Alignment Skim Peduli Sihat (Health Care Scheme), is to the public. At the same time, Amirudin said the will be launched on 30 August, said Se- Tabung Warisan Anak Selangor (Selan- state government would consolidate 25 langor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. gor Children’s Heritage Fund), Bekalan IPR schemes by 5 March 2020. According to Amirudin, as many as Air Percuma (Free Water Supply), Skim Amirudin Shari Amirudin added that the state govern- eight IPR initiatives are involved in the Mesra Usia Emas (Senior Citizens Caring Selangor Menteri Besar ment has identified the IPR schemes that alignment, including the Kasih Ibu Smart Scheme), Skim Kesihatan Wanita (Wom- are to be pursued, branded or abolished.

MB: Selangor in Strong Financial Position

elangor is in a healthy fi- nancial position, recording reserves totalling RM 2.38 The state Two Disused Pontoons Removed billion in the first six months of the year, the state assembly was government’s From Sungai Selangor Stold. Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari said reserve balance as this was through the receipts of the wo disused sand-mining pon- Hari Raya Aidiladha. Consolidated Revenue Account, of 31 December, toons have been removed from Amirudin said that although diesel Consolidated Trust Account and 2018, was RM 2.1 Sungai Selangor where there had flowed from one of the pontoons, Consolidated Loan Account. was a diesel spill recently, said he believed the oil spill was due to sab- “However on 30 June, 2019, the billion, Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari. otage. balance of the state government’s T“We were informed by Kumpulan Se- “This is the first incident (of oil spill- Consolidated Fund saw a decrease mesta that two pontoons, which were ing from pontoon). We cannot blame of 16.3 per cent, or RM 467 mil- no longer in operation in the river, were the entire system at the pontoon be- lion, namely from RM 2.84 billion to Datuk Ahmad Yunus Hairi (PAS– removed following the completion of cause there are many possible causes of RM 2.38 billion, when compared to ) on the state govern- police investigations into the source of pollution,” he said. the same period in 2018. ment’s latest financial performance. the river pollution in the area. He said it appeared that the pollu- “The state government’s reserve The state government has project- “There were only two pontoons (in tion was caused by oil deliberately dis- balance as of 31 December, 2018, ed management expenditure, and Sungai Selangor), and we will set a charged from tanks and not from leak- was RM 2.1 billion,” he said during development expenditure totalling standard operating procedure (SOP), age. the assembly sitting. RM 2.64 billion, and a revenue tar- after this for the removal of any disused The Selangor government had earli- Amirudin (PKR–Sungai Tua) was get of RM 2.2 billion, with the deficit pontoon from the river area,” he told re- er said that sabotage was suspected in responding to questions from Eliza- defrayed through the Consolidated porters in Shah Alam after handing over the diesel pollution in Sungai Selangor, beth Wong (PKR–) and Revenue Account. 1,200 head of cattle to mosques and which forced the shutdown of four wa- surau in the state, in conjunction with ter treatment plants on 20 July. 04 FEATURE August 2019 | Selangor Journal

Helping Hand for Special Needs Children

Continued from cover page... ing little time to spare for themselves or even family activities, thus putting a The number of complex disorders strain on their relationship. To add insult By that exist makes it harder to successfully to injury, these parents find themselves identify which category a disabled child criticized and blamed by the public or Early intervention Batrisyia Jay belongs to, particularly when there is even their own extended families over no intervention for the child at an ear- the behaviour of their child, resulting centres for ly age. Moreover, if coupled with added in them avoiding having to attend com- children with physical disabilities such as deafness, munity events or even family gatherings blindness, or other medical conditions with their child. special needs that often affect disabled children, this makes it even more challenging to iden- cannot escape the tify effective treatment for the child. high cost as the Challenges for Parents support systems In today’s age where information is only a click away, parents are often in the and special know and are exposed on the best ways equipment in to treat children with these complex dis- orders as they make it their task to do providing complete extensive online research regarding the matter. With the increasing availability infrastructure of niche websites, books and even na- are costly, and it tional organizations, many are of the opinion that parents of children with Lightening the Burden is unlikely that special needs are not short of aid. With the aim to lighten the burden of Be that as it may, these parents still parents with special needs children in they will reduce find it a challenge to raise a child with Selangor, the state government has de- the fees for the disabilities, particularly when the task cided to lend a helping hand in the form is being shared between just the two of financial assistance starting from the parents, so this of them. Finding a third party who can beginning of this year. provide the care needed for their child Known as the Bantuan Khas Anak Is- subsidy can help can be difficult as it is hard to find some- timewa Selangor (AnIS), RM 500,000 to increase the one with the right skills, understanding has been allocated specially for the pro- or patience required to raise and care gramme for 2019. According to Selan- schools’ facilities. for a child with special needs. Moreover, gor Menteri Besar, Amirudin Shari, each sending their child to day-care centres family can draw a maximum amount of Amirudin Shari or schools that cater for special needs RM 5,000 to be used for the child’s var- Selangor Menteri Besar children can also be a challenge, as the ious needs. fees are oftentimes unaffordable for With this financial assistance, parents most parents. will now be able to enrol their child into In time, this will result in parents hav- a proper centre that caters specially for FEATURE August 2019 | Selangor Journal 05

Dr Siti Mariah noted that these schools are optimistic about accepting children with special needs even though they are not a centre that caters specifically for special needs children. As a result, there will be no social gap between children with disabilities and normal children. “In this way, these special children will not feel isolated, and even normal children will be able to learn to accept the group as a part of their friends,” she said, adding that the stigma that having children with disabilities is a burden must be removed and is of the opinion that these children are “the provision that God has given us”.

Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud EXCO of Health, Welfare, Women’s and Family Empowerment

The programme is co-organized with the Selangor Disability Action Council What is (MTOS), who are tasked with outlining In this way, these core guidelines and conditions for a se- the AnIS lected centre of the intervention before special children these centres are approved by the Social will not feel Programme? Welfare Department (JKM). Commenting on this, Amirudin said isolated, and even that most of the fees for the underprivi- This programme is an initiative from leged are low, and schools are subsidiz- normal children the state government with the aim ing special needs children through the will be able to to lighten the burden of parents with provision made by the state government. special needs children in Selangor “Early intervention centres for chil- learn to accept the by aiding in the cost of living, re- dren with special needs cannot escape habilitation and education of these the high cost as the support systems and group as a part of children. special equipment in providing complete their friends,” she infrastructure are costly, and it is unlike- ly that they will reduce the fees for the said, adding that children with special needs without hav- parents, so this subsidy can help to in- ing to worry about the expenses needed. crease the schools’ facilities,” he said. the stigma that As was stated by Amirudin, the funds On 2 October 2018, it was reported having children can also be used to purchase equipment that the state government is working to that are necessary for the rehabilitation establish an early intervention centre for with disabilities is of these children. special needs children that will cover as- pects of self-care, social and education a burden must be Intervention Centres for Special of these children. According to EXCO of removed and is of Needs Children Health, Welfare, Women’s and Family Who can apply for On 19 July, Amirudin Shari stated that Empowerment, Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud, the opinion that financial assistance in the form ofa a total of two nurseries in each state as- the programme? subsidy of RM 200 would be provided sembly will be selected for the pilot proj- these children are to special needs children through direct ect. To date, it has been reported that “the provision that funding to intervention centres in the 11 intervention centres have submitted Applicants must be parents or state on a monthly basis. applications from 152 AnIS members in God has given us guardians of children with special total. needs who are registered with the Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud Welfare Department and holders of Trained Educators EXCO of Health, Welfare, Women’s the child’s disabled person’s card Besides aiding parents and intervention and Family Empowerment (OKU card). centres for special needs children, the programme also trains kindergarten and childcare centre teachers on the proper ways to manage various types of dis- abilities found in children with special needs. On this note, the state govern- ment plans to set up the Anak Istimewa For the next step in ensuring that Selangor (AnIS) teachers’ programme in the special needs children in Selangor several schools in each state assembly to are taken care of, Dr Siti Mariah stated look after children with special needs. that there have to be four intervention According to Dr Siti Mariah, the ini- centres in each state assembly to recruit tiative was implemented to ease the bur- special needs children in order to enable How to apply? den of parents with special needs chil- easy access to those who are living in ru- dren as they often have no choice but to ral areas. send their children to a high-cost kinder- The AnIS programme is proof that Application forms can be obtained garten that specially caters to children Selangor is a pioneer when it comes to from any of the state’s 56 constitu- with special needs. increasing accessibility for the disabled. encies’ service centres or from the “So far, the pilot projects are in prog- With this programme in motion, par- state government’s official website: ress and we have selected 75 AnIS ents of special needs children can now teachers from among the kindergartens find the support needed to ensure that around Selangor to train them on how their children are able to adapt to their www.selangor.gov.my to care for and educate children with surroundings and grow up in a healthy disabilities,” she said. environment. 06 ECONOMY August 2019 | Selangor Journal

(MoU). Seven technologies were highlighted in the MoUs, MIER raises GDP growth including the electric car, sol- id-state hydrogen, 5 G and prediction to 4.6 per cent palm-oil biojet fuel. The signing of the MoUs for 2019 to 2023 was part of the he Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) new research plan MIER calls has revised its 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) the “Crouching Tiger Plan” forecast for Malaysia to 4.6 per cent from 4.5 per which relates to the aspira- Tcent, due to changes in its forecast model. RM 5 bil investment for tion of the new government to The upward revision, however, was not so much and still achieve ‘shared prosperity’ by within the expectation of Bank Negara Malaysia, said its electric vehicle project 2030. chairperson Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih. The plan includes three main Speaking to reporters after MIER’s 34th National Eco- lans are in the works to presented to the Prime Minis- objectives, namely tackling nomic Briefing, Tan Sri Dr Kamal said that despite the revi- establish an electric ve- ter, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, income disparity, creating a sion, global headwinds and weak sentiments kept optimism hicle smart factory on for his consideration. growing high value and knowl- in check. . a 161.87-hectare site MIER provided no informa- edge-based economy, and es- The MIER Business Condition Index decreased slightly at the Enstek Industrial Park in tion about the personal invest- tablishing the nation as the from 94.3 points in the previous quarter to 94.2 points in PNegeri Sembilan, with an in- ment funders. leading economy in Asia. the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19), and business confi- vestment of RM 5 billion. Kamal said the first elec- “We hope that individuals at dence stayed flat during the quarter. Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih, tric car showcase would be all levels and communities can The Consumer Sentiment Index, on the other hand, rose chairman of the Malaysian In- launched in October by Prime continue to evaluate the idea from 85.6 points in 1Q19 to 93 points in 2Q19. MIER said stitute of Economic Research Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mo- and planning proposed,” said in the coming months, household demand, especially for (MIER), said that local inves- hamad. The cars are designed Tan Sri Kamal. sensitive and large-scale tickets such as homes and cars, tors, in partnership with Elenvi and produced for the local mar- “We will bring them to the will proceed with caution. Otomotif Sdn. Bhd. are devel- ket as well as for export. base stage for feedback and oping the project. With over 20 strategic part- to gain better thoughts before MIER has been assigned to ners, including Elenvi, for the they become included in Ma- conduct a viability study as smart manufacturing project, laysia’s 12th and 13th Plans, in well as a business, investment MIER has signed several Mem- order to attain shared prosperi- and financial plan which will be orandums of Understanding ty by 2030,”’ he added.

BNM Governor urges reforms reduction reforms by generat- ing high-value employment, building new and reinforcing existing economic clusters, and improving inclusiveness. The nation must intensify ef- forts to accelerate investments in downstream mining and ag- riculture in order to create new and sustainable products in current economic clusters such Malaysia may become as palm oil and petroleum. She also stated that the eco- India’s top palm oil nomic environment of Malaysia provider is likely to become extremely difficult, with a global chal- lenges and external headwinds. alaysia may soon take over from as In- The continuing trade dispute dia’s leading palm oil supplier in 2019, as New between the U.S. and China, Delhi has reduced the import tax on shipments of Malaysia’s two largest trading Mpalm oil from Malaysia, giving Kuala Lumpur an edge over alaysia needs to ur- partners which have reduced Jakarta gently embark on demand for its exports. Ma- India is the largest palm oil importer in the world. Rais- structural reforms to Malaysia has to act laysia’s growth is expected to ing shipments of refined palm oil is helping refineries in Mbuild the country’s strengths moderate to 4.3 per cent and Malaysia reduce the world’s second-largest producer’s and prepare for the future, said quickly to introduce 4.8 per cent, this year. stocks of tropical oil, while squeezing Indian refineries that Bank Negara Malaysia Gover- financial complexity The moderate economic traditionally import crude palm oil. nor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd. growth also slowed demand In January, New Delhi cut the import duty on refined Yunus. reduction reforms for finance, as reflected in a de- palm oil shipments from 54 per cent to 50 per cent. Due She said that the reforms crease in loan applications to the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement should first tackle the -imme by generating high- Despite high financing sup- signed nearly a decade ago, the import duty on Malaysian diate economic vulnerability value employment, port of 53.1 per cent of total shipments is 45 per cent. of the nation and should be company loans, Small and Me- Malaysia’s share in Indian palm oil imports in the first complemented by efforts to building new and dium Enterprise (SME) produc- half of 2019 has increased to 52 per cent, compared to 30 increase the potential for long- tivity stood at about 37.1 per per cent in 2018. term development. reinforcing existing cent of the total gross domestic Speaking on the sidelines of a conference in Mumbai, This includes increasing the economic clusters, product. Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) chairman Mohd Bakke economic status of Malaysia, In comparison, Malaysia’s Salleh expects the market share to remain the same in the reducing imbalances in the real and improving SME contribution to GDP was second half of the year. estate market and strength- rather low compared to oth- Based on data collected by the MPOB, Indian imports ening household resilience to inclusiveness. er countries such as Indonesia of Malaysian palm oil have reached 2.59 million tonnes in guarantee the sustainability of (60.6 per cent), China (60 per the first half of this year, compared to 1.39 million tonnes future development. cent), Japan (54.5 per cent), last year. Nor Shamsiah also said that Datuk Nor Shamsiah the United Kingdom (51 per Malaysia has to act quickly to Mohd. Yunus cent), and Thailand (42.3 per introduce financial complexity Bank Negara Malaysia Governor cent), she added. WOMEN August 2019 | Selangor Journal 07

Protecting Your Children From chores that involve activity. Send them out to wash the car, rake leaves, or Heart Disease sweep the floor. This will keep them ac- tive and off the couch. By Batrisyia Jay

ccording to the World Health Organization, 17.9 mil- lion people die each year from cardiovascular disease (CVD), an estimated 31 per cent of all deaths world- wide.A A common belief is that children are not at risk of CVD, which is often seen only as an ‘elderly disease’. Keep Children Active Exercising is key for a healthy life. Most However, this is inaccurate as chil- adults think exercise means working dren can also develop heart disease, es- out in the gym, jogging, or doing aero- pecially as they get older. According to bics. However, children exercise through Dr Ronald Kanter, a pediatric cardiolo- playing and being physically active. gist at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Keep away from eating Children not only exercise in their in Miami, Florida, “The kinds of heart fast food as much as physical education class at school but Set a Good Example problems which relate to the problems also when they play during recess, at Children often follow the behaviour of adults have don’t really manifest them- possible, especifially if dance class or soccer practice, or when their parents, so it is essential to set a selves until the children are much older.” it has the word “fried” they are riding their bikes. good example in order to help your Therefore, as a parent, it is never too children make the right choices and de- early to start taking care of your chil- in the name. Choose veloping a healthy lifelong habit. This dren’s heart. You can begin this by en- baked rather than fried means adopting a healthy lifestyle for couraging healthy eating, more physical food as a healthier yourself. Ditch the smoking habit and activity, and educating your children about the dangers of smoking. Even a option. Expose your few simple changes in your children’s children to delicious habits can help to reduce their risk of developing heart disease. food that is cooked in ways other than frying, such as boiling or steaming.

One healthy eating habit is to avoid fried, fatty foods. Keep away from eat- ing fast food as much as possible, espe- cifially if it has the word “fried” in the name. Choose baked rather than fried food as a healthier option. Expose your Healthy Food Choices children to delicious food that is cooked Skateboarding, skating, running, When planning meals, try to choose in ways other than frying, such as boil- dancing, bicycling, swimming, basket- foods that have a high content of nutri- ing or steaming. ball are types of aerobic activities for ents—protein, vitamins and minerals— Train children to recognize healthy children. Aerobics is a cardio exercise and that are lower in calories, fat and food. One of the ways to do this is to that can increase the heart rate and sugar. For children below the age of two teach children to read labels before buy- strengthen the lungs. years, there is no need to reduce or limit ing food items so that they know what It is vital to keep their physical activi- teach your children to avoid tobacco certain foods, unless advised by a paedi- to look for and what to avoid. This can ties fun to sustain their interest. Encour- use. Eat healthy family meals togeth- atrician. Children older than two years help them develop healthy eating hab- aging them as they increase their skills, er, instead of eating in front of the TV, old should be encouraged to select foods its. Reading labels will make them much whether they are learning to ride a bi- which can lead to overeating. Make ex- lower in both saturated fat and trans fat. more aware of their diet for the rest of cycle or play a sport will help them get ercise a family activity, not only to stay By age five, childrens’ diet should in- their lives, and will help the develop into the habit of staying active. healthier but also to encourage family clude heart-healthy foods. healthy eating habits. You can also assign your children togetherness. 08 FEATURE August 2019 | Selangor Journal

Historical Significance From 1875, the royal capital of Selan- gor was moved from to because it was the residence of the then-, Sultan Abdul Samad. The Bandar, now known as Istana Jugra, is a living testament of the royal presence in Jugra before Sul- tan Alauddin Sulaiman Shah moved the Royal Capital to . Aside from the , there is also an old royal mausoleum,

During the 1950s, much like most of Selangor, the district was profoundly affected by the communist By insurgency during the Muhaimin Merican . Much of the district was affected by the insurgency when the The Quiet District British set up ‘new villages’ to stop the of Kuala Langat communist influence in the area. idden amongst the quiet coast of Selangor, is one of the nine districts in Selangor, Kuala Langat. Lo- cated in the southwestern part of Selangor, and the Hdistrict covers an area of 858 sq. km. The districts of Klang One of the most famous hills is and Petaling border it to the north, and to the east. the Bukit Tadom which is home to the Tadom Hills Resort. Other hills Its southern border forms part of Selangor’s border with the in the area are Bukit Jugra, Bukit state of . The Strait of forms its Cheeding, Bukit Kemandol, Bukit Kuala Langat western border. Perah, Bukit Serdang. Selangor

The rapid development of areas such The is made as and the Kuala Lumpur In- up of 7 or subdistricts ternational Airport has made the district which are Bandar, Batu, Jugra, into a strategic place for investment. Kelanang, , Tanjung 12 and Besides, the district is supported by ex- . cellent road infrastructure that connects the district tothe Kuala Lumpur City The district has a population of Center, the city of , Shah over 200,000 with a majority of Alam, the royal city of Klang, , , followed by Chinese and and the Kuala Lumpur International Air- Indians and a significant number of ports. indigenous tribes in the district. Kuala Langat The Kuala Langat district is made up of 7 mukim or subdistricts which are Ban- Pulau Carey. It was named after Edward Makam Diraja Almarhum Sultan Abdul dar, Batu, Jugra, Kelanang, Morib, Tan- Valentine John Carey, an Englishman Samad, that is a remnant Jugra’s past as jung 12 and Teluk Panglima Garang. planter in Malaya who acquired the is- the royal capital of Selangor. The mau- The district has a population of over land from Sultan Alaeddin Sulaiman soleum is that of the fourth Sultan of Se- 200,000 with a majority of Malays, fol- Shah of Selangor to start rubber plan- langor, Sultan Abdul Samad. lowed by Chinese and Indians and a sig- tations. The island is home to the Mah During the 1950s, much like most of nificant number of indigenous tribes in Meri people, one of the Orang Asli tribes Selangor, the district was profoundly the district. of Malaysia. affected by the communist insurgency In the 1960s the district was famous The district is also home to six hills during the Malayan Emergency. Much of for its tin mining activities but since the that make up much of the inland land- the district was affected by the insurgen- 1980s these have stopped. The tin min- scape. One of the most famous hills is cy when the British set up ‘new villages’ ing activities brought in large dredges in the Bukit Tadom which is home to the to stop the communist influence in the the area, for which the area was synony- Tadom Hills Resort. Other hills in the area. New villages like Kampung Baru mous over these two decades. area are Bukit Jugra, Bukit Cheeding, Sungai Jarom and multiple other new The district has an Island under its Bukit Kemandol, Bukit Perah, Bukit Ser- villages are living examples of a turbu- jurisdiction. Known as or dang. lent time in Malaysia’s history. FEATURE August 2019 | Selangor Journal 09

Attractions Kuala Langat is a district with many things to offer if you are looking for a place to spend time playing tourist. If you would like something different The Istana Bandar, than beaches or resorts, pay a visit to the now known as Istana ancient Mah Meri tribe, sometimes re- Jugra, is a living Mah Meri tribe, ferred to as the ‘masked men of Malay- testament of the sometimes sia’, one of 18 indigenous communities royal presence in referred to as the living in Peninsula Malaysia. They are Jugra before Sultan ‘masked men of regarded as some of the best mask-mak- Alauddin Sulaiman Malaysia’, one ers in the world; some of their handicraft Shah moved the Royal of 18 indigenous have been known to fetch thousands of Capital to Klang. communities dollars. Much care has been taken to en- living in Peninsula sure that their ancient rituals and cus- Malaysia. toms are documented and preserved. A small gallery/museum and traditional house in the village compound is open Makam Diraja Almarhum Sultan to visitors. Abdul Samad

They are regarded as some of the best mask- makers in the world; some of their handicraft have been known to fetch thousands of dollars. Much care has been taken to ensure that their ancient rituals and customs are documented Much of the district was affected by the insurgency when the British and preserved. A small set up ‘new villages’ to stop the communist influence in the area. gallery/museum and traditional house in the three-kilometre long Morib Beach village compound is open to visitors.

Paya Indah Wetlands is an ecotourism If you prefer to spend some time in the destination sun and sand, Kuala Langat’s three-kilo- located near metre long Morib Beach is a shoreline in shaded by Casuarinas and palms trees. Kuala Langat. Most of the beachfront has been con- verted into a seaside promenade and recreational park, but there are still stretches of sandy beach towards the northern end that extend into the ocean during low tide. However, if you are looking for a more natural and educational location to spend time away from the city, Paya Tadom Hill Indah Wetlands is an ecotourism des- Resort tination located near Dengkil in Kuala Langat. Covering approximately 450 hectares, the wetlands are divided into a Conservation and Research Zone, Ed- ucational Zone and Recreational Zone. This extensive wetlands park consists of many lakes and ponds, including a hip- popotamus pond, crocodile pond, ecol- ogy pond, water lily ponds and fishing ponds. It is also a bird-watching haven, where over 210 species of residential and migratory bird have been recorded. 10 NEWS August 2019 | Selangor Journal

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Retro Klang 2019 Best Way To Promote Klang A New Enactment On Illegal Waste Set To Be Public Hearing To Heritage Walk Implemented Next Year Reach To Indigenous Groups The Klang Retro 2019 program is A new enactment to impose more severe penalties on individuals or one of the best platforms to promote persons who dispose of illegal waste is expected next year. EXCO Local the Klang Heritage Walk, said Klang Government, Public Transport and New Village Development, Ng Sze Han said Municipal Council (MPK) President the enactment was also created to ensure the industry employs contractors Dato ‘Mohamad Yasid Bidin. He said who register with the Local Authorities (Local Authorities) or contractors of most of the public or tourists were the local authority. Sze Han said that without the new enactment, the State welcome to take the Klang Heritage Government would have struggled to cope with the increasingly widespread Walk package to explore the many situation of illegal waste disposal. interesting and historical places in the area. Nearly 2,000 participants celebrated a ‘flashmob’ themed Sarong Train with each of them dressed in traditional Malaysia, at the Retro Klang 2019 program in Selangor Approved conjunction with the Independence A Total Of 281 Day celebration. Manufacturing Projects Up Until March

MPK Collected An Estimated Tax Of RM115.6 million Kuala Langat MP Dr Xavier RM1.8 million To Jayakumar organised a Public Hearing Upgrade Facilities In session to reach out to Indigenous Kota Raja The Klang Municipal Council groups to hear what the group was A total of 281 manufacturing (MPK) has successfully collected facing. Dr Xavier said that among the projects in Selangor were approved an assessment tax of RM115.6 issues raised was the Aborigines Act A sum of RM1.8 million was by the Selangor Malaysian Investment million, as of July 15. Its President, 1954 (Act 134). He also discussed allocated by the Kota Raja Parliament Development Authority (MIDA) for Dato ‘Mohamad Yasid Bidin said the the provision for indigenous peoples to upgrade several building facilities the period April 2018 to March this collection involved RM77.3 million under the control of the Aboriginal such as schools, clinics and the Village year. EXCO Investment, Industrial for Tax Assessment 1/2019 and Development Department (JAKOA), Community Management Council and Trade, Small and Medium RM20.4 million for Taxation 2/2019. school infrastructure and oil prices. (MPKK) in the area. Malaysian Industries, Dato ‘Teng Chang Khim Mohamad Yasid said the revenue Xavier, who is also Minister of Water, Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu said the project was approved with an performance and expenditure for the Lands and Natural Resources, said said the number had been distributed investment value of RM19.656 billion. MPK as of June 2019 were RM143.7 the results of the discussion also to 45 schools, two health clinics, five He said of the total, 43 per cent were million, recording a 61 per cent announced that the State Government neighbouring areas, five residents’ domestic investments, while 57 per performance against the annual had already approved 15 applications associations and five local MPKKs. cent were foreign investments. budget of RM235.7 million. for Aboriginal land. NEWS August 2019 | Selangor Journal 11

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Only 23 Tigers Left In Forest Reserves In The Perak State Parks Corporation has estimated that there are only 23 tigers left in the Royal Belum and Temenggor forest reserves. The number represented a 60% drop from the over 60 tigers recorded in the two forest reserves seven years ago, its general manager Mohamed Shah Redza Hussein announced yesterday. He said the biggest threat to the tiger population at the two habitats was poaching, believed to be executed by Sultan Abdullah Formally Installed foreigners, especially from Vietnam, As Malaysia’s New King Laos and Cambodia, aided by locals. The Sultan of , Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, was installed as the 16th king of Malaysia on 30 July in a ceremony steeped in Malay royal customs and traditions, formally marking his five-year reign as the . In his first address at Istana Negara, Sultan Abdullah called on the people to refrain from inciting misunderstanding by raising matters that can undermine and destroy harmony in the country. He stressed that unity and harmony are the pillars and strength of the nation. “Playing with fire will burn not only oneself but also the whole village,” he said. The king also pledged to do his best to promote unity and tolerance among people of all races and religions.

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‘Love Our Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia’ theme for Merdeka and Dr M: Khat In BM Curriculum Will Continue

The theme for the 2019 National Day and Malaysia Day is ‘Sayangi The introduction of khat (a form Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih’ (Love The government will announce its of Malay-Arabic calligraphy) as part Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia) to decision on Lynas Malaysia’s licence of the Bahasa Melayu subject for Year stress the importance of unity renewal status by 15 August. Energy, Four students next year can go ahead, and patriotism for the well-being Science, Technology, Environment says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He of the people as well as shared and Climate Change Minister said the government was steadfast prosperity. Communications and Yeo Bee Yin said this would also in its policy of shared prosperity and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh be when the government would had never stopped the use of other Deo hoped that the theme would announce whether the rare earth languages’ writings. Dr Mahathir said instil integrity and strong character producer would have to repatriate its khat was a high-level form of art, among Malaysians. The minister also radioactive waste back to Australia. adding that during his recent visit to announced that the National Day “Lynas can only apply for a Turkey, he observed that the people Parade on 31 August would be held renewal of their (operating) licence there were skilful in the writing, in Putrajaya and Malaysia Day in 30 days before it expires, which is on despite also using the Romanised Kuching on 16 September. 2 September script. 12 PROPERTY August 2019 | Selangor Journal

all types of homes and not just RHB to Extend Home Loans to those falling under the Ministry. “CCRIS is just an informa- Blacklisted Borrowers tion scheme but banks are still free to approve or reject the KUALA LUMPUR — It is no their repayments. So, we will housing loan for them. In a issue for RHB Banking Group to consider them and give them way, the Ministry will work out provide housing loans to black- [a] lifeline to apply for loan fa- the mechanism together with Rent-to-Own Scheme to listed National Higher Educa- cilities,” he said. PTPTN in order to assist them tion Fund Corporation (PTPTN) “It doesn’t mean that by hav- to repay both education and Launch in September loan borrowers. ing a problem [in repaying] ear- housing loans,” said Zuraida. “If the blacklisted borrow- lier, they would continue to have Meanwhile, Youth and Sports KUALA LUMPUR — Housing and Local Government Minis- ers are able to restructure and that problem forever,” he added. Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Ab- ter Zuraida Kamaruddin revealed that the government’s rent- convince us that they already On the other hand, a disci- dul Rahman revealed that the to-own housing scheme will be launched this September. have a repayment structure pline mechanism for National Youth Housing Policy is to be Zuraida said that the Ministry and several banks are in with PTPTN, we will consider. Higher Education Fund Cor- launched in October. the midst of introducing the scheme to citizens, particularly We are already accommodating poration (PTPTN) borrowers He stated that the current to those earning less than RM 3,000. that kind of situation,” said Naz- listed under the Central Credit rent-to-own scheme launching “The buyers don’t have to pay a deposit but can rent a unit ri Othman, acting Head of Retail Reference Information System in September, covering hous- first, and after five years we will review their financial status Banking at RHB Banking Group. (CCRIS) regarding their pay- es valued below RM300,000, on whether they are eligible to buy the house,” she said. According to Nazri, the bank ment for housing and educa- was a good initiative for the “The scheme is especially for young people who earn below has no reason to refuse extend- tion loans will be introduced by youth who are earning below RM 3,000 and the house is priced at RM 300,000,” she added. ing housing loans to PTPTN the government. RM 3,000. Zuraida highlighted that the culture of encouraging borrowers who are willing to According to Housing and “The buyers don’t have to pay young people to have their own property should begin now pay their loans with a proper Local Government Minister Zu- a deposit but can rent a unit first for their own long-term benefit. repayment schedule. raida Kamaruddin, this will en- and after five years, their finan- Flexibility will also be given to buyers blacklisted in the “They may have had diffi- able young people to get up the cial status will be reviewed as to Central Credit Reference Information System (CCRIS) as culties to repay earlier but now property ladder as the mecha- whether they are eligible to buy well as borrowers of the National Higher Education Fund they are able to restructure nism would cover purchases of the house,” he said. Corporation (PTPTN). Furthermore, since the policy to list PTPTN borrowers in CCRIS was a ‘blanket policy’ that did not always reflect the real situation of borrowers, banks can determine whether the PTPTN borrowers are fit to apply for mortgage loans. Bandar Rimbayu Ups Its phase because we wanted a “For example, if someone just graduated, their creditwor- holistic design that allows for a thiness is high because they are not tied to loans or commit- good range of flexibility so that ments,” she said. Banks could still apply the usual process Lifestyle Offering with The Club potential homebuyers who have to determine the loan eligibility for these borrowers, taking very different needs can look no into account their income and financial commitments. BANDAR RIMBAYU — IJM be launched in Q4 of 2019 further than Bandar Rimbayu,” Land’s Bandar Rimbayu is im- with a starting price of about said Chai. proving the lifestyle offering RM 590,000. Additionally, Parcel 2 of the within this township with the The units consist of 20 ft x Swans development is currently launch of The Club @ Rimbayu 60 ft double-storey link-homes, open for registration following to cater to the ever-evolving ur- the development is targeted at the overwhelming response of 100% Home Loan from ban way of life. young families who are looking Parcel 1 which has a take-up of PKNS—Maybank “At an age where quality of for a starter home. 85 per cent. Swans offers low life and a healthy lifestyle are of “We adapted the naturally density 2-storey linked homes SHAH ALAM — It is now easier for the public to own utmost priorities to the urban evolutionary concept of a star- which are infra-ready smart a house as the Selangor State Development Corporation generation, this development ling bird into this development homes. (PKNS) and Maybank now offer 100 per cent loans. seeks to propel the ideals of PKNS Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Mohd. Azizi Mohd Zain, wholesome living,” said Bandar said the collaboration agreement was made for the implemen- Rimbayu senior general manag- tation of the Smart Selangor First Home Buyer scheme. er, Chai Kian Soon. “This Selangor government-inspired scheme is a loan as- “With a reasonable mem- Mah Sing ty ladder,” said Mah Sing Group sistance to facilitate the people of Selangor who will receive bership fee, members of The Managing Director, Tan Sri Da- 90 per cent financing from Maybank,” said Mohd. Azizi. Club will not only have ac- Launches tuk Sri Leong Hoy Kum. “Meanwhile, the state government will provide 10 per cess to all the facilities daily “To support the HOC and cent financing assistance while PKNS will be appointed as but they will also get to enjoy “Lock and Win” to celebrate Mah Sing’s Silver the implementing agency of the scheme,” he said. their favourite pastimes with- Jubilee in 2019, we have craft- “The scheme is a 100 per cent low-interest rate loan in- in the convenience and safety Campaign ed out a new campaign called centive for the first eight years. This will make it easier for of the modern township,” he ‘Lock and Win’ which aims to buyers to get a loan and thus to own a home,” he added. said. KUALA LUMPUR — Proper- reward recent and new poten- He said this during the launch of the PKNS Property Col- There will be 11 facilities ty developer Mah Sing Group tial home purchasers by allow- lection 2019 at the PKNS Shah Alam Complex. combined within the premise Bhd. launched its latest sales ing them to participate in a At the same event, Mohd. Azizi also presented a replica of The Club. These include an campaign named “Lock and lucky draw with a wide array of of the Smart Selangor First Home Buyer scheme to May- Olympic-size swimming pool, Win” to give purchasers the prizes to be won,” he said. bank Islamic Berhad’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Shah children’s wading pool with opportunity to win prizes For a property to be success- Shahzan Sulaiman, as a symbol of their cooperation. water play equipment, a Ja- worth up to RM 2 million. fully booked, the Sale and Pur- Also present were senior PKNS officials including Central cuzzi, a sauna, four badmin- Beginning from 19 July, the chase Agreement (SPA) should Regional Development Manager Azmi Adnan, Chief Finan- ton courts, two squash courts, campaign is open to all Mah have been signed with the mini- cial Officer, Nor Azlina Amran and Southern Region Gener- gym, table tennis facilities, a Sing purchasers who have suc- mum amount required in accor- al Manager Lokman Abd Kadir. Karaoke room and a multipur- cessfully booked their respec- dance with the SPA paid during At the same fair, Maybank also opened a special counter pose hall. tive properties from 1 March the campaign period. for the housing loan qualifying service specially for visitors. Bandar Rimbayu is also an- 2019 to 31 December 2019. In addition to the cash priz- Mohd. Azizi noted that the scheme is open to buyers who ticipating for the opening of a “The recent extension of es and hotel vouchers, buyers are keen to purchase the Selangorku Home units that are Starbucks outlet which will oc- the Home Ownership Cam- who purchased properties from developed by PKNS and the subsidiary of PKNS only. cupy a 3,734 sq. ft lot adjacent paign (HOC) shows that the selected participating projects The project includes areas such as Selangor Cyber Valley, to The Club. government is committed to will also be entitled to an addi- Antara Gapi, , Klang and Kampung Sri Temeng- Bandar Rimbayu also an- assist aspiring homeowners in tional set of prizes from a range gung . nounced its next develop- getting a leg up on the proper- of sports utility vehicles. ment—Starling—which will FEATURE August 2019 | Selangor Journal 13

mulation of the Rukun Negara (National Principles) to foster national cohesion following the aftermath of the 1969 riots. The idea was inspired by the Indonesian ‘Pancasila’ and proposed by Tun Ghazalie Shafie who was then Home Minister. The Loss of a National Treasure Early on the morning of 28 May 2019, Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr sadly passed away at the age of 82. The passing of this man who has con- tributed so much to Malaysia and her history was a sad loss for the country. Al- though we have lost a great historian and of Malaya after two years of tutorship. scholar, his teachings and legacy will con- From there on, he gained his professor- tinue to be an integral part of our society. Khoo Kay Kim ship and appointment as the Chair of The , Sharafuddin Malaysian History in 1974. Idris Shah, said it best when he comment- Malaysia’s Legendary Historian During his tenure, he was appointed ed on Professor Khoo’s contributions and as Head of the History Department, and legacy: “I am certain that the legacy of later Dean of the Faculty of Arts and So- the late Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim will be n 28 May, Malaysia was shocked and deeply saddened cial Sciences from 1984 to 1986. He was inscribed in Malaysia’s history and con- the first lecturer outside of the Malay tinue to contribute to the development of when we learned of the death of prominent historian Studies department to conduct lectures the nation’s human capital.” Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim. He was in the national language. 82 years old and had succumbed to lung failure. As a well-respected proponent of na- O tional sports, Professor Khoo Kay Kim The Written Works was heavily involved in international of Khoo Kay Kim Despite being one of the most promi- sporting events. He was the founder of By nent historians in Malaysia with decades the University of Malaya Sports Centre, Transformasi&Demokrasi (1971); Muhaimin Merican of teaching, Khoo was initially not en- and was responsible for introducing the thusiastic in pursuing a life as a univer- first sports science degree programme in The Western Malay States: The Ef- sity student. However, that all changed the country. fects of Commercial Development In the modern , in 1959 when he pursued his under- After serving 50 years in the Univer- on Malay Politics (1972); Khoo is known as one of the instrumen- graduate degree in University of Mala- sity of Malaya’s History Department, tal figures in the drafting of the Rukun ya, . During his degree years, Professor Khoo Kay Kim retired in 1992. Pensejarahan Malaysia (1975); Negara (National Principles) to foster he was inspired by his history lecturers However, he maintained an office at the unity in the aftermath of the 1969 riots. who encouraged him to do research and university after retirement. A History of Southeast Asia, With his passing, Malaysia lost her discover more about the country. At the national level, he served on the South and East Asia: Essays and most prominent historian, an icon and a His decision to pursue his studies ul- National Education Advisory Board and Documents (1977); national treasure. timately allowed him to lead a scholar- the Cluster School of Excellence Adviso- ly lifestyle dedicated to learning and as ry Panel. From 1970 to 1997, he was ap- Panji-panji Gemerlapan: Satu A different side of well as nation-building. pointed by the Malaysian Examinations Pembicaraan Pensejarahan Me- Khoo Kay Kim Council to serve as the Head Examiner layu (1979); Born in 1937 to Peranakan Chinese par- for the History Paper II, Sijil Tinggi Pela- ents in Kampar, Perak, Professor Khoo jaran Malaysia (STPM). Taiping: Ibu Negeri Perak (1981); Kay Kim was raised in Teluk Intan (then In recognition of his outstanding ser- Teluk Anson). He received his early ed- His decision to vice and contribution in scholarship, Teluk Anson (TelukIntan): 100 ucation at the Methodist Anglo-Chinese Professor Khoo Kay Kim was made Tahun (1982); School until Standard Six, before pursu- pursue his studies Emeritus Professor by the University of ing secondary-level education at St. Mi- Malaya in 2001. Kenegaraan 25 Tahun: Satu Pers- chael’s in Ipoh. ultimately allowed pektif Sejarah (1983); In his younger day, Khoo was also an him to lead a Works avid sportsman; he was an accomplished As a prominent scholar in Malaysia, Pro- Majalah dan Akhbar Melayu Se- forward who supported the great 1950s scholarly lifestyle fessor Khoo authored almost a hundred bagai Sumber Sejarah (1984); English football team Blackpool FC and academic writings. He also initiated var- admired its legendary striker, Sir Stanley dedicated to ious history research projects focusing 100 Years of Kuala Lumpur as Matthews. on Malaysia. Local Authority (1990); For him, sports was one of the best learning and as well His writings focus on various per- memories that he had growing up. Ac- as nation-building. spectives of Malaysian history based on His Majesty Sultan Azlan Shah cording to Professor Khoo, sports gave a more local viewpoint and have been (1991); him many opportunities, and his first widely published by reputable academ- trip overseas was to play football in ic journals locally and internationally, Malay Society: Transformation Hong Kong. including Malaysia in History, Jurnal and Democratization (1991); Sports provided him with an outlet to A Life in Academia Sejarah, Sejarah, JEBAT, Journal of the explore ideas, discipline and knowledge. In 1959, Khoo enrolled in the University Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Pacific Bank: 75 Years of Service He claimed that sports had inspired him of Malaya for his undergraduate degree. Society, Journal of Southeast Asian His- to the Community (1996); to adopt the values of sportsmanship to Once he completed his degree, Khoo tory, The Southeast Asia Review, and learning about other cultures. The ex- went on to pursue further studies and Journal of the New Zealand Asia Studies Thoughts on Malaysian Historiog- perience taught him to appreciate and obtained an M.A in history from the Uni- Association. raphy (1996); better understand the meaning of edu- versity of Malaya in 1965. His Master’s As the author of countless works in cation, and how it could be possible out- thesis was featured in Oxford Universi- English and Malay, his essays and writ- Kuala Lumpur: The Formative side the classroom. ty Press’ Historical Monographs Series ings have been a primary source of ref- Years (1996); In the 1950s, Khoo was officially rec- in 1967. Moreover, in 1974, he became erence for the history curriculum in Ma- ognized as an athletics coach in Teluk one of the first few Malaysians to obtain laysia. He was most noted for his work The Commemoration of the 40th Intan, Perak. Soon after, he became one a PhD in the field for his thesis entitled The Western Malay States 1850–1873 Anniversary of Federal Hotel, of the first qualified track and field- of The Beginnings of Political Extremism in published in 1972. 1957-1997 (1997) ficials in Malaysia, and officiated his fi- Malaya 1915-1935. Professor Khoo Kay Kim is probably nal big meet in the 1965 SEAP Games in Beginning in 1967, Khoo was ap- most well-known to the general public I, KKK - The Autobiography of a Kuala Lumpur. pointed as a lecturer at the University for being among the initiators in the for- Historian (2017) 14 BUSINESS August 2019 | Selangor Journal

take long for the human species ity, the Orwellian ‘Big Brother’? Strategic Management IR4.0 to come around to the realiza- And the challenge is one for the tion that apart from amassing central authority as well. They critical systems thinking as a larly on business growth, thus for your own needs, you could should not overreact to worst By coherent framework. This cov- creating new business models eye your neighbour’s produce, cases in order to avoid stifling Prof Dr Mohd Faiz ers a wide spectrum ranging and existing skill sets. and if you could not forcibly innovation. They must also not Abdullah from chaos and complexity the- twist unproven applications to Dean of Selangor ory, system dynamics, to inter- restrict civil liberties or encroach Business School active planning, management on fundamental freedoms en- cybernetics, the fifth discipline shrined in the constitution. and many more. More signifi- cantly, this paradigm is seeing Conclusion the increasingly important role In light of the disruptive impact played by artificial intelligence, of IR4.0, the question is what machine learning, robots and remains of the tasks and scope deep learning. All those em- of expertise of strategic manag- ployed in these processes are ers. Research suggests that four Continued from cover page... knowledge workers no matter strategic management trends This synthesis transforms how extensive or limited the may be discerned, the most im- our industrial and commercial spectrum may be. portant being emerging tech- processes and transactions. In Projected strategies to address shifting nology proliferation. The chal- manufacturing, for example, we Job Disruptions skills needs, by proportion of companies grab them, you could make a lenge here is how managers can use more natural building High on this disruptive list is Source: Future of Jobs Survey 2018, deal through the medium of ex- will address emerging technol- blocks for manufacture—natu- the prediction of millions of World Economic Forum change of value. ogy, and how they will accept ral organisms to design product jobs in many sectors being lost Thus, from time immemori- it, reject it, or integrate it into building parts; only instead of to technology, namely, artificial Digital disruption al, the control of how value is business operations. very material properties, we are intelligence personified in ro- This term has over the years set, quantified, and exchanged, According to one view, be- varying biological functionality. bots. In practical terms, we will become associated with the has defined mankind’s civiliza- cause markets are fast mov- In services and commerce, we witness the severe disruptions changes impacting technology tional trajectory because with ing toward global emersion, are looking not at end products in construction, manufactur- markets particularly and other value comes control, and with emerging technology must top but as outcomes of what we buy. ing, services, public health, and markets generally. In strategic control comes power. The issue strategic management prior- Hence, the outcome economy. education caused not by mere marketing it is ‘the change that is one of fundamental concern ities. Acceptance of the right We are entering a new automation but by machines occurs when new digital tech- and that is the role of central- technology can mean the dif- paradigm of the world of cy- that are capable of teaching nologies and business models ization or command and con- ference in a business moving ber-physical systems under- themselves, updating their own affect the value proposition of trol from the pivot or the so- forward, changing with future scored by an unprecedented software and possibly devising existing goods and services’. called axis that sees everything, product and market require- impact in terms of velocity and their own language. Examples abound in this re- reminscent of the ‘Big Brother’ ments, or becoming irrelevant. scope causing major disruption To deal with the loss of jobs gard: email (disrupting and vir- in George Orwell’s Nineteen Furthermore, because technol- across the board. The paradigm is to ask the right question: how tually eliminating conventional Eighty-Four—the omnipresent, ogy mushrooms at breakneck that is effected also impacts do we adapt to the work that is ‘snail’ mail), the rise of elec- all powerful authority that nev- speeds, innovations may al- the economic system taking us required with the advances in tronic reading and then e-books er sleeps in order to keep that ready be outdated by new ad- away from merely the bi-polar technology, for in the history of (disrupting traditional read- watchful eye over society. vancements. Creative destruc- discourse or encounter between mankind, change has been the ing off the printed page) and In this regard, blockchain tion is unleashed by gales or the socialist and non-socialist only constant. How do we bring from reading to just listening, technology marks a shift from storms, never breezing in. The systems or Marxist-Communist value innovation and get peo- and the proliferation of digital the pivot of state or centralized only way to deal with it is to and capitalist system to the de- ple to implement the change at channels (Netflix, YouTube, and authority to the periphery of in- be ready with the latest tech- bate between neo-Keynesian the scale needed and at a price other video streaming services.) dividual human actors. In the nology because it is integrated and libertarian schools. that is affordable? The mantra If we recall Porter’s Five Forces, value equation, this will auto- into the system in all its myriad of growth being constrained what this disruption means is matically shift the locus of value manifestations. Humane human by resource capacity must be that the doctrine on threats of creation and determination as As for the other three trends, resource debunked not by mere rhetoric new entrants and, conversely, well. As blockchain technology namely, environmental con- Nevertheless, this paradigm but by taking pre-emptive steps barriers to entry in the market challenges in a fundamental way trols, time to market of new change is seeing the ascent of to decouple them by creative need to be re-examined, if not and expands the spectrum of val- products, and management of the ‘knowledge worker’. The innovation. Leaving aside the altogether ditched. Across the ue, an entire new ecosystem will the workplace social environ- broad view regards it as “all dystopian scenario conjured by board, innovators can expect evolve. It is in this context that ment, while considered critical workers involved in the chain doomsday prophets and con- other competitors to jump on the repercussions of blockchain to the future of strategic man- of producing and distributing spiracy theorists, we still should the bandwagon. The only way technology should be, not just agement, are not germane to knowledge products” while remain wary of falling into the to compete is to evolve, adapt- the technological leap but a para- the discussion at hand, and on the narrower position limits it trap of self-serving triumphal- ing to the breakthroughs in digm leap with multi-dimension- account of space constraints, to ‘non-routine’ problem solv- ism. IR 4.0 is a function of the hardware and software. al impact on society. will not be pursued. Neverthe- ing that requires “a combina- proliferation of technologies in To bring it down to a more less, the four trends are to be tion of convergent, divergent, their diverse domains and the Blockchain—New Kid on practical level, the transforma- viewed and applied holistically and creative thinking” and ex- re-patterning of bio-societal the Block tive effect of blockchain could in any comprehensive discourse ploiting “symbols to create an structures generating syner- Much of the discourse on IR4.0 therefore be seen by how society on strategic management. original knowledge product”. gies among them. The outcome has missed the new kid on the views the factors of production Yet another dimension needs The common-sense definition economy is a function of mate- block and its societal, economic and economic output. Where a major relook. The tradition- includes IT professionals such rialistic man’s ever-increasing and global implications which once the language was one of al notion that operations is not as programmers and software craving for instant gratification, in turn must impact modern products and services, IR4.0 part of strategic management engineers and “those who think exacting from the seller or pro- approaches to strategic man- heralds the age of solutions and has to be reviewed on account for a living”. Rather than re- vider every ‘kilo of flesh’ to get agement. outcome. Hence, the concept of of the rate of change in opera- lying on physical resources to maximum ‘bang for the buck.’ We may look at blockchain the outcome economy because tional capabilities, making it an be transformed through ma- Those who aspire to take their not as technology but as a phe- with the digital age comes the integral part of strategic plan- chines, a knowledge economy communities to transformation nomenon that could unleash proliferation of connected sen- ning. With the mushrooming of employs information instead as into a smart state would need disruptive change to the econ- sors to deliver not merely your new functional technologies, raw material in the organiza- to leapfrog from legacy tech- omy. If we—humankind—had product or your service but the “operations is where change is tional processes moving away nology to cutting edge or state not progressed beyond our pri- desired outcomes. going to happen” as the head from mechanical bureaucracies of the art technology. That it is mal urges and needs, we would Would blockchain be able to of operations has “a 360 degree to systems thinking in man- disruptive is no longer in issue. have continued to be hunters provide the solution to the global view of the scope of change” agement. A new paradigm for The question is how and what and gatherers with no need problem of growing inequality? and “the tools to lead the orga- management practice in the this disruptive impact is making for sophisticated commercial Can blockchain network hold nization through this change” 21st century is setting in with on the various spheres particu- exchange. However, it did not its own against central author- making the operations function BUSINESS August 2019 | Selangor Journal 15

“a change leader”. proving the investment en- Among others, the change vironment, key institutions, process can be seen in delivery infrastructure, macroeconom- which is now ‘a key differentia- Industrial Policy ic stability, investments in ed- tor’ rather than just a link in the ucation, and minimizing other value chain. As time is of the government interventions—is essence, speed of delivery is no Finally Legitimate? likely to result in relatively longer an option but a condition slow ‘snail’s pace’ growth. precedent to satisfying the buy- Such policy interventions er’s or customer’s expectations. By typically address government Operating models and platforms Jomo Kwame Sundaram failures but not necessarily need to be redesigned and core market failures, especially to processes must be digitized and or decades, the two formula—of improving mac- Korean industrial conglomer- develop more technological- modernized “to achieve opera- Bretton Woods institu- roeconomic stability (typically ates or chaebols to develop rival ly-sophisticated sectors beyond tional excellence, whilst always tions have rejected the through anti-inflationary pol- auto industries, and the push to conventional understanding of putting the customer first”. This contribution of indus- icies), strengthening property export, were key to its success. comparative advantage. is inevitable as, with continu- trial policy (IP), or government rights, and providing physical Governments have directed ous innovation and change in Finvestment and technology and social infrastructure and capital and labour into indus- Middle gear: This approach market conditions, there will al- promotion efforts, in accelerat- basic services to address govern- trial ventures that firms proba- mainly relies on attracting FDI ways be fresh competition or a ing and sustaining growth, in- ment failures—was not enough . bly would not have undertaken into more technologically-so- new killer app, “new customers dustrialization and structural Drawing useful lessons from without appropriate incentives phisticated industries to par- whom you have never served, transformation. varied country experiences is but market competition, mar- ticipate increasingly in global new global partners that you Finally, two Internation- fraught with difficulty, especial- ket signals, and private sector value chains, or by improving can’t understand, new genera- al Monetary Fund (IMF) staff ly considering the exogenous accountability are also recog- the technological level of ex- tions you need to communicate members, Reda Cherif and Fuad and conjunctural factors affect- nized as important. isting industries. This may ac- with and new ideas of doing Hasanov, have broken the taboo. ing growth, including luck. In Without conclusive evidence, celerate growth for middle-in- business”. They embrace industrial poli- contrast with the conventional Cherif and Hasanov claim that come countries but is unlikely Further, in view of the pre- cy, arguing against the current empirical approach emphasiz- due to the government’s push to lead to sustainable develop- ponderance and increasing per- conventional wisdom that East ing averages, their analysis of to export, Korean automakers ment or ‘high-income status vasiveness of automation with Asian industrial policies cannot long-term cross-country growth ‘moved first, then learnt and ad- within two generations’, ow- cognitive technologies on ac- be successfully emulated by oth- experiences instead under- justed’. In exchange for very low ing to limited national capaci- count of artificial intelligence, er developing countries. scores the value of studying the real interest rate loans, Korean ties and capabilities. strategic management IR4.0 ‘tails’ or exceptions. chaebols had to quickly secure must find ways of striking a Miracle Economies Not foreign market shares, while ac- High gear: The East Asian mir- balance between our increasing Miraculous Technology and countability was enforced by fir- acle economies are said to be reliance on high-impact auto- Cherif and Hasanov argue that Innovation Policy ing senior managers who failed using a ‘moonshot approach’ mation and the disruptive con- IP has been key to East Asian Contrary to earlier formulations to reach export targets. for governments to create com- sequences on workforce. For ‘miracles’, offering valuable les- of industrial policy as primarily Pressure to compete and ex- petitive national firms in fron- the bigger firms, there has to be sons for sustaining ‘catch-up’ involving investment and tech- port forced Hyundai to increase tier technologies, and more balance also in the various cost growth. For them, appropriate nology, Cherif and Hasanov pro- its R&D effort and technology sophisticated industries with components including R&D, in- IP interventions have been key pose three key principles con- upgrading, producing its own homegrown technologies, cre- novation, and corporate social to successful entry into more stituting ‘true industrial policy’, engine in 1991, and later, its ating conditions for high, sus- responsibility so as to minimize sophisticated industrial activi- summarized as technology and first electric car. Korean encour- tained long-term growth. the trade-off impact. A clear ex- ties, early strong export orien- innovation policy (TIP), namely: agement of several chaebols ample can be seen in the case of tation, and fierce competition in the automotive industry lat- The speed and extent of the traditional banks as against the with strict accountability. • State interventions to over- er forced them to restructure, leaps to more sophisticated in- FinTechs, the Goliaths against For over half a century, espe- come constraints to the ear- with few surviving. dustries and technologies creat- the Davids that are smaller cially following Asian and Afri- ly emergence of national But would fostering more ed by national firms are crucial and more agile. Looking at can decolonization after World producers in more sophis- than one automotive firm have for sustaining long-term devel- Blue Ocean Strategy, the value War Two, developing countries ticated industries, beyond ensured Proton’s success in light opment. Countries that manage proposition here is innovative have gone their separate ways conventional notions of of Malaysia’s smaller domestic this process well have better technology as differentiation with very mixed results, with ‘comparative advantage’. market and more modest in- chances of soon becoming rela- plus lower cost without the leg- all too many falling behind. • Export orientation, not im- dustrial capabilities? And what tively advanced economies. acy (costly) infrastructure, thus Meanwhile, very few econo- port substituting industrial- were the economic costs of Ko- avoiding the trade-off so typical mies have caught up with some ization (ISI); this contrasts rea’s arguably wasteful automo- of competitive strategy. of the most advanced econo- with providing effective tive industry competition? *** Because strategic manage- mies and firms. protection in the national ment is a function of the re- Between 1960 and 2014, 16 or regional market on con- Three Development Excerpt: sponse to real-world situations out of the 182 economies under dition of early export pro- Policy Options and cannot be decided on a pri- study achieved high-income sta- motion to achieve export Cherif and Hasanov empha- Visit this story at ori theoretical dictates, strategic tus, underscoring the difficulties competitiveness. size the importance of govern- management of the 21st centu- for middle-income countries • Ensuring both national and ment ambition, accountability http://ipsnews. ry must, therefore, be crafted reaching high-income status international competitive- and adaptability. Government net/2019/07/industri- to meet the challenges of this within two generations. Cherif ness with strict account- ambition is seen in terms of a al-policy-finally-legitimate paradigm change, a change and Hasanov distinguish three ability. feasible or pragmatic level of that is ushering the Fourth In- types of countries which have sophistication of new sectors dustrial Revolution. Those who ‘succeeded’, namely the East Hyundai vs Proton and domestic ownership of in- insist that the world hasn’t Asian miracles, those discov- Cherif and Hasanov also con- dustrial technology. changed will continue to be- ering considerable oil and gas, trast the cases of Malaysia’s Pro- Government policy imple- have like the proverbial ostrich and those that benefitted from ton with South Korea’s Hyundai mentation must be subject to that buries its head in the sand. joining the European Union. in support of their three princi- accountability, not only for Those who have fully grasped They insist on the key role ples. They argue that Proton firms but also for the respon- the magnitude and extent of of industrial policy in the Asian did not export enough, reflect- sible policymakers and senior Jomo Kwame Sundaram, a for- the changes that are happening miracles, and for the US after ing failure to build sufficient managers. As conditions change mer economics professor and and are about to happen, will the Civil War, Germany under managerial and engineering and new knowledge becomes United Nations Assistant Sec- appreciate how this revolution Bismarck, and Japan after the skills as well as an innovative available, policy interventions retary-General, was a member is opening the gates to greater Meiji Restoration, and argue automotive cluster. must adapt to continue to be of the new Malaysian Govern- productivity in manufacturing, that East Asian industrial poli- Hyundai, by contrast, has effective and feasible. ment’s Council of Eminent Per- speedier levels of service deliv- cies have much in common de- successfully created a global sons. ery and better fulfilment of the spite their many differences. brand. Cherif and Hasanov in- Low gear: The convention- outcome economy. The conventional growth sist that allowing several South al approach to growth—im- SELANGOR JOURNAL 16 August 2019 | Selangor Journal

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