DOCSLIB.ORG

Raintree Club Annual Report 2014

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Raintree Club Annual Report 2014 ANNUAL REPORT 2014 CONTENTS Patron 4 General Committee 2014/2016 5 Message From President 6 General Committee Meeting Attendance List-Term 2014/2016 8 Committees, Sub-Committees & Organizing Committees 2014/2016 9 Management Team 12 Staff 13 Reports Of The General Committee 15 On The Affairs Of The Club . Finance . Food & Beverage . House & Grounds . Internal Audit . Tender Board . Legal & Constitutional Rules . Membership . Public Relations and Communications . Recreation & Entertainment . Special Projects Development . Sports . Staff Affairs & Establishment Reciprocal Clubs 45 Calendar of Activities From July 2014 - June 2015 47 Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2014 & Auditors’ Report 51 Minutes Of The 29th Adjourned Annual General Meeting 88 Attendance List Of Adjourned 29th Annual General Meeting 95 Notice Of The 30th Annual General Meeting 96 3 PATRON Y.A.M. TUNKU NAQUIYUDDIN IBNI AL-MARHUM TUANKU JAAFAR D.K.N.S, D.K.Y.R, S.P.N.S, P.P.T, P.J.K. 4 GENERAL COMMITTEE 2014/2016 Standing left to right Mr. Michael Chong Siew Weng, Mr. Ng Boon Kuan, Mr. Gordon B. Reid, Mr. Richard Yeoh Yong Wai, En. Ismail Hassan Sitting left to right Mr. Barry Chong Kim Teck, Mr. Winson Han Mean Kwong, Mr. Peter Yu Kok Ann, Mr. Peter Lim Chee Min PRESIDENT TREASURER Mr. Winson Han Mean Kwong Mr. Peter Lim Chee Min VICE PRESIDENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. Peter Yu Kok Ann En. Ismail Hassan Mr. Gordon B Reid SECRETARY Mr. Ng Boon Kuan Mr. Barry Chong Kim Teck Mr. Michael Chong Siew Weng Mr. Richard Yeoh Yong Wai 5 MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT L et me begin by saying that the second term of my presidency has turned out to be as challenging as the first, if not more so, due to the rapid change in both the external and internal operating environments. In particular, we have faced the implementation of major projects, the migration of the existing management information system to a new one, the change in tax regime from SST to GST, plus the formulation and implementation of policy changes in a number of departments. These challenges have been taken up and largely resolved with ingenuity by the management, with the close supervision and support of the GC chairpersons of the various portfolios and of the relevant sub-committees, as well as the GC as a whole. Finance has remained a key focus for the GC, as the Club has continued the trend of the last five years in posting annual deficits – with 2014 producing the highest deficit since 1993 of RM 995,560. The main cause of this trend is, quite simply, inflation. The effects of this can be clearly seen in the rising costs of energy and utilities, as well as other expenses. This has gone hand in hand with another worrying trend, namely the continuing slide in slot machine income, which fell to an all-time low of RM 1,025,220 in 2014 from a high of RM 2,075,995 in 2008, depriving the Club of much needed funding. As most of you would know, slot machine income has, worryingly, been a key element in keeping the Club a financial even keel for many years. Meanwhile, the Club’s F&B operations still require to be funded, with revenue not able to cover operational costs – the shortfall was RM 246,245 in 2014. Despite the continuous efforts by successive GCs over the years to keep operational costs at bay, the gradual increase in these – an inevitable result of wider inflation – has resulted in a cumulative deficit over the past five years of RM 2,217,741. The Club simply cannot go on sustaining such deficits, and indeed it needs to strengthen its revenue stream to maintain adequate reserves and ensure the Club has enough funds to maintain and improve its facilities for Members. The GC and management have tried, and will continue to try, to increase revenue from F&B, membership (through sales of terminated memberships) and promoting the slot machine room. But the reality, as the past five years have shown, is that these sources will not be enough to cover our repeated deficits, let alone to build up reserves, in face of wider inflationary pressures. Against this background, the main, indeed only source that can provide us with a sustainable and reliable stream of revenue are Members’ subscriptions. Subscriptions have throughout the Club’s existence contributed the vast bulk of the Club’s income. If we look at the historical levels of subscription, it is hardly surprising that the Club has struggled to make ends meet in recent years. The monthly subscription was last raised, from RM80 to the present level of RM100 a month, in March 1993 – over 22 years ago! In short, the GC feels that an increase in the monthly subscription is both essential to sustain and rejuvenate the Club’s finances, and is justified after 22 years. We shall be putting this to the forthcoming AGM. 6 Food & Beverage is an integral part of clubbing, and to some extent the success of a Club is dependent on the quality of its food and level of service. I am pleased to be able to state that the F&B at the Raintree is doing quite well, despite the deficit in its operations. We were particularly pleased to have been able finally to reopen a revamped and upgraded LilaSari in 2014, providing excellent but reasonably priced fine dining as well as an additional venue for Members to hold functions. We have also revamped the Coffee House menu. The GC believes the Club should continue to concentrate on what we are good at, namely Western and fusion cuisine as well as traditional local fare. Of course there are always areas for improvement in any service organization, and Members are encouraged to provide feedbacks to help us improve the Club – not just in F&B but in any area of the Club’s operations. The easiest way to do so is by email; and we have a dedicated email address for feedback: [email protected] Along with F&B, Sports and Recreation have always been another main reason why our Members join the Club. The Club will continue to maintain and improve the facilities necessary for the enjoyment of our Members (as we have done in the past couple of years with the repairs and upgrading of the main indoor sports hall as well as the outside tennis courts). We will also continue to promote and organize events and activities. However, bearing in mind the financial background explained earlier, the Club cannot be as generous as in past “surplus” years in providing subsidies to fully fund such activities and events. The Club will support, but participants and stakeholders in such events and activities will need to make a reasonable contribution themselves. External developments around the Club also have implications for us. The most visible recent one is the new interchange and highway that are being built across the junctions of Jalan Ampang/Jalan Jelatek and (even closer to the Club) Jalan Ampang Hilir/Jalan Desa Pandan. For the safety of our members, we have relocated the main entrance of the Club to the side road – Jalan Wickham. The second development of interest to the Club is the relocation of the campuses of the International School of Kuala Lumpur, presently in Ampang and Melawati, to a single campus on Jalan Ampang Hilir covering an area of 26 acres. Work on the premises has commenced and the school is slated to open there in 2017. The close proximity of the ISKL new campus, with around 2,500 pupils (and the families that go with them), should augur well for the Club, increasing our potential to attract new Members and increase patronage of our F&B outlets. Last but not least, allow me to record my appreciation to the members of the General Committee for spending so much of their valuable time on Club matters, cracking their heads on issues and coming up with workable solutions. All these are done at the expense of time away from personal and work pursuits and from family. I extend similar appreciation to all the members serving in the Club’s many sub-committees and various elected committees, as well as to the management and staff. Not to forget the many Members who have taken the time and trouble to attend our various recent General Meetings, or to pen emails or letters to the Club with your comments and suggestions. We thank you all for your support. Regards WINSON HAN MEAN KWONG PRESIDENT 7 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING ATTENDANCE LIST TERM 2014/2016 TERM 2012/2014 From 25th Meeting (23/07/2014) to 27th Meeting (19/9/2014) Mr Winson Han Mean Kwong President 3 Mr Lee Soon Chiong Vice President 3 Mr Barry Chong Kim Teck Secretary 2 Mr Peter Lim Chee Min Treasurer 3 En Ismail Hassan Committee Member 2 Mr Peter Yu Kok Ann Committee Member 2 Mr Chow Seck Kai Committee Member 3 Mr Gordon B Reid Committee Member 3 Total number of scheduled meetings held 3 TERM 2014/2016 From 1st Meeting (7/10/2014) to 9th Meeting (30/6/2015) Mr Winson Han Mean Kwong President 8 Mr Peter Yu Kok Ann Vice President 8 Mr Barry Chong Kim Teck Secretary 9 Mr Peter Lim Chee Min Treasurer 6 En Ismail Hassan Committee Member 8 Mr Gordon B Reid Committee Member 7 Mr Ng Boon Kuan Committee Member 9 Mr Michael Chong Siew Weng Committee Member 8 Mr Richard Yeoh Yong Wai Committee Member 8 Total number of scheduled meetings held 9 8 COMMITTEES & SUB-COMMITTEES 2014/2016 ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Chairman - Mr Low Teik Yam (Appointed 3/8/2015) TENDER BOARD COMMITTEE Chairman - Mr Peter Lim Chee Min Committee Members - Mr Benjamin Siew Sau Chee Mr Wong Kok Jong Mr Looi See Chiong INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE Committee has not been filled up due to the absence of candidates.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Annual Report 2009
    Annual Report 2009 Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia (Formerly known as Federation of Family Planning Associations, Malaysia) Our Guiding Principles ● The Federation is a not-for-prot organization ● The Federation is not and shall not be controlled by commercial interests and that all its income, commodities, property and other assets shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objectives ● The Federation will ensure that Member Associations’ family planning, sexual and reproductive health information and services shall be provided strictly on the basis of voluntary acceptance and informed choice ● The Federation will ensure that Member Associations do not permit coercion of any form in family planning programmes Our Vision To be an eective, caring and self-reliant NGO in the eld of population, family planning and sexual and reproductive health Our Mission To improve the status of sexual and reproductive health in Malaysia within a strong and resilient family system Patron DYMM Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan Tuanku Bainun Mohamad Ali, DK Contents Message from President 2 Message from Chairman 4 Honorary Secretary-General’s Report 6 Officials of FRHAM 9 Committees and Honorary Officials 10 Representation in Other Agencies 11 FRHAM Secretariat Staff 12 FRHAM Organizational Structure 13 Access 14 Adolescents/Young People 17 Advocacy 20 AIDS/HIV 22 Abortion 24 Support Strategies 25 Major Events 28 Service Statistics 32 Financial Overview 34 Financial Statements 35 State Member Associations 53 Glossary 54 Federation Of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia ANNUAL REPORT 2009 1 MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT On 20 January 2009, we received the official approval from the Registrar of Societies to change the name of the Fed- eration to “Federation of Reproductive Health Associa- tions, Malaysia (FRHAM)”.
    [Show full text]
  • Going Beyond
    GOING BEYOND 2 MERCY MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2018 COVER RATIONALE MESSAGES GOING BEYOND With 19 years of experience in humanitarian response and medical relief, MERCY Malaysia continues to set standards and reach new heights in 2018 despite drastic changes in the country due to the unprecedented change in government. While the country grapples with the historic change, MERCY Malaysia also underwent a strategic restructuring. The Headquarters was relocated, organisation chart redrawn and a 3-year roadmap towards sustainable growth drawn up. Among the most significant was having the building of Shelters accepted as a key pillar of MERCY Malaysia during the Recovery and Reconstruction stage, following the series of earthquakes in Lombok and Palu, Indonesia, that left thousands of people homeless overnight. The improved coordination and systematic response was possible only with the strong support of volunteers, staff, donors and local partners. MERCY MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2018 1 MESSAGES CONTENTS MESSAGES INTRODUCTION MERCY Malaysia’s Patron 2 Vision & Mission Statement 9 Message from the Chairman of the Core Values 9 Board of Trustees 3 Message from the President 4 Message from the Executive Director 6 ABOUT US OUR WORK Activities in 2018 / Where We Have Been 10 Malaysia 38 MERCY Malaysia’s Strategic Commitments 12 International 58 Our Approach: Building Resilient Communities (BRC) 78 Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM) 13 Training 96 Building Resilient Communities (BRC) 14 Events and Exhibitions 103 Affiliations15 Core Humanitarian Standard
    [Show full text]
  • Submission 43
    5/04/2018 Commissioners. Mr Robert Fitzgerald Mr Richard Spencer I have forwarded to you two submissions regarding National Service Infantry volunteers sent to the 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Malaysia 1966/1967. These men were all volunteers for Operational Service at the time for Malaysia or Vietnam. They were sent from Singleton infantry training battalion to reinforcement Wing Ingleburn Sydney to await deployment to one of these areas. The reason these men volunteered was for a service medal and War Service Entitlements. These men were a new kind of soldier at the time most did not want to be conscripted however when put into service they asked questions and what is in these two submissions are the facts and truth. It is now history what has happened to the men sent to Malaysia 1966/1967. Sir please take this as the honest truth. These men were told before deployment that they would qualify for all entitlements. The cut off date in August 1966 did not exist then it only became important years later when all this negligence was exposed at the Mohr/Kennedy Review (SE ASIA REVIEW) 1999. Sir please accept this at the time Reinforcement Wing did not send soldiers to Peacetime postings. Sir these men have slipped through the cracks the ACTs have been amended and only recently as 2014 DVA minister Ronaldson and MP Stuart Robert had the Operational Act amended back from the 30th of September 1967 to August 1966. As stated by the Minister to us the Operational Date confused the issue so they had it changed Fifty years later.
    [Show full text]
  • THE LAW AFFECTING CIVIL SOCIETY in ASIA Developments and Challenges for Nonprofit and Civil Society Organizations
    THE LAW AFFECTING CIVIL SOCIETY IN ASIA Developments and Challenges for Nonprofit and Civil Society Organizations 2019 REVISED VERSION THE LAW AFFECTING CIVIL SOCIETY IN ASIA Developments and Challenges for Nonprofit and Civil Society Organizations 2019 revised version Authors: Mark Sidel and David Moore Published in April 2020 by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 2 II. PROVISIONS OF GENERAL LAWS 4 a. Consistency and Clarity of Laws 4 b. General Constitutional Framework 4 c. Types of Organizations 6 d. Purposes (Permissible and Prohibited Purposes for Organizations) 7 III. ESTABLISHMENT REQUIREMENTS 10 IV. REGISTRATION/INCORPORATION REQUIREMENTS 13 a. Registration: Voluntary or Mandatory? 13 b. Responsible State Agencies 14 c. Registration Procedures 15 d. Grounds for Refusal of Registration 17 e. Procedural Safeguards in the Registration/Incorporation Process 18 f. Territorial Limitations on Registration Status 20 V. ENDING THE CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION: DISSOLUTION, TERMINATION, LIQUIDATION 21 a. Voluntary Termination or Dissolution 21 b. Involuntary Termination and Liquidation 22 VI. STATE SUPERVISION 24 a. Regulatory Authorities 24 b. Reporting 25 c. State Enforcement/Sanctions 27 d. Self-regulation 30 VII. FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS 32 a. Registration 32 b. Reporting and Supervision 34 VIII. ACCESS TO RESOURCES/FUNDING SOURCES 36 a. Foreign Funding 36 b. Philanthropy 38 c. Economic Activities 41 IX. CONCLUSION 44 I. INTRODUCTION Mark Sidel and David Moore1 The Paradox of Asia and the Scope of this Report Asia presents a paradox. Many of the more than forty countries in this vast region are home to vibrant civil society sectors, engaged in everything from social services to ad- vocacy to mutual benefit activities and other pursuits that fall within the definitions of non-profit or charitable activity.
    [Show full text]
  • ANNUAL REPORT BUILDING RESILIENCE • EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES Cover Rationale
    2016 ANNUAL REPORT BUILDING RESILIENCE • EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES Cover Rationale This year our theme is ‘Resilience’ to give tribute to the various ways in which humans survive and strive through adverse time, such as natural disasters or conict. Surviving and striving through such events however requires a helping hand, that is where MERCY Malaysia plays a signicant role. Through various projects we aim to transfer expert knowledge, skills, provide necessary materials and equipment to enhance communities resilience against the disasters they face. One such project in 2016, which is depicted on the cover, took place in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Sierra Leone was crippled for several months by the Ebola virus, rapidly spreading amongst communities and killing thousands. Although communities showed great strength and courage in ghting the virus, the high level of poverty and lack of sanitation facilities in rural communities made some eorts eeting. Thereby, MERCY Malaysia decided to provide communities with assistance through the activities of building wells, delivering hygiene kits and educating students from 100 schools about hygiene and health, with the objective of increasing the communities’ resilience through the transfer of knowledge and provision of essential sanitation items. It is within our duty to assist communities where they need assistance and ensure communities are prepared for future disasters, all contributing towards making communities resilient. 69 118 100 73 83 CONTENTS Our Approach: Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM)
    [Show full text]
  • Bridging the Gap Annual Report 2O21
    BRIDGING THE GAP ANNUAL REPORT 2O21 MALAYSIAN PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 37, Jalan 20/14, Paramount Garden 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA 603-7876 3027 www.mpma.org.my Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association 603-7876 8352 www.mpmadirectory.org.my [email protected] www.plasticsdirectory.org.my mpmamalaysia What’s Inside 02 Notice of Annual 15 Report of the Central General Meeting Committee (From July 2020 to June 2021) Membership of the OUR Corporate 15 03 Association (March 2021) VISION Information 19 Financial Review To be a progressive trade association providing 19 Human Resource leadership to the plastics 05 From the Desk of Development industry. the President 27 Sustainability 35 Government and 14 VOICE from Industry the MEMBERS 43 International Liaison 45 Raw Materials OUR MISSION 45 Process Groups 46 Report from Branches • We provide direction 20 Human Resource Development and leadership to 51 Plastics Eagle-MPMA upgrade the plastics industry through effective government liaison, strategic 52 List of Committees: alliances as well as 2020 – 2022 specialised training and industry studies. 34 Sustainability • We promote 56 MPMA’s sustainability practices Presidents and the proper usage of plastics with due care to the environment and the community. 39 Government and 57 Financial Industry Statements MALAYSIANMALAYSIAN ANNUAL PLASTICSPlastiCS REPORT 02 MANUFACTURERSMANUfaCTURERS 2021 ASSOCIATIONSSOCiatiON Notice of Annual General Meeting AGENDA Notice is hereby given that the 1. To confirm the Minutes of the 53rd Annual General Meeting th held on 3 December 2020. 2. To consider and adopt the Annual Report for the period of July 2020 to June 2021. 3. To consider and adopt the audited accounts of the Association for the year 2020.
    [Show full text]
  • Detection of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses Among Patients in Sarawak, Malaysia by a Novel Multiplexing Platform
    Detection of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses Among Patients in Sarawak, Malaysia by a Novel Multiplexing Platform By Juliana N. Zemke Duke Global Health Institute Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Gregory C. Gray, Supervisor ___________________________ Lawrence Park ___________________________ Myaing Myaing Nyunt Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the Duke Global Health Institute in the Graduate School of Duke University 2019 ABSTRACT Detection of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses Among Patients in Sarawak, Malaysia by a Novel Multiplexing Platform by Juliana N. Zemke Duke Global Health Institute Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Gregory C. Gray, Supervisor ___________________________ Lawrence Park ___________________________ Myaing Myaing Nyunt An abstract of a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the Duke Global Health Institute in the Graduate School of Duke University 2018 Copyright by Juliana N Zemke 2019 Abstract Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 500 million arbovirus cases are diagnosed around the world annually, with 2.7 million associated deaths [1]. The burden of disease caused by dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses is likely to be underestimated due to a lack of accurate diagnostic tools and knowledge gaps regarding their epidemiology [2, 3]. This thesis uses a subset of data from an on-going 24-month study to evaluate the potential etiology of dengue-like symptoms of patients recruited from medical facilities in Sarawak, Malaysia. A secondary aim is to assess the diagnostic clinical effectiveness of a new detection method, the novel T-Cor 8 Multiplexing Platform (Tetracore, Inc., USA), using qRT-PCR assays as the gold standard method for comparison.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2020 Progressing Together
    OSK HOLDINGS BERHAD 199001015406 (207075-U) MOVING FORWARD, ANNUAL REPORT 2020 PROGRESSING TOGETHER. ABOUT THIS REPORT Our Annual Report is an important communication tool that will be of material interest to our stakeholders, in which we showcase our financial and non-financial performance during the financial year 2020 (“FY2020”), including our achievements and challenges faced in an open and transparent manner. The report is prepared to facilitate our stakeholders in making an informed evaluation of OSK Holdings Berhad’s (“the Company” or “OSK”) and its subsidiaries’ (“OSK Group” or “the Group”) ability to create value in the short, medium and long-term. In producing this report, effort is made to MOVING ensure that all information published in this report is accurate at the time of printing, and have material bearing on the Group’s value creation. Our FORWARD, Annual Report is supplemented by supporting documents including non- financial disclosures published as part of our annual results announcement to PROGRESSING Bursa Malaysia. These documents are also accessible through our website. TOGETHER http://www.oskgroup.com/corporate-announcements/ Scope and Boundary This Annual Report shares material information related to the Group’s OSK Group, as a conglomerate with an business model, operating environment, material risks and opportunities, illustrious business track record spanning stakeholders’ interests, performance, prospects and governance from more than five decades, takes pride in 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2020, unless otherwise stated. All realising our vision to be a long-term financial statements have been made in accordance with the requirements business builder that delivers strong and of the Companies Act 2016 (“CA 2016”), Malaysian Financial Reporting sustainable value to all our stakeholders.
    [Show full text]
  • The Art of Volunteering Annual Report 2013 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 MERCY MALAYSIA
    1 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 MERCY MALAYSIA The Art of Volunteering Annual Report 2013 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 MERCY MALAYSIA COVER RATIONALE Our pool of volunteers comes from every colour, race and creed. Because there really shouldn’t be a checklist for those who come forward with open hearts, seeking to give the little of themselves which will make a big difference to someone else. The call to serve overrides every barrier, which is why MERCY Malaysia prides ourselves on being a medical relief society whose volunteers come from every walk of life, united in the belief that they are making a difference in the world. MERCY Malaysia appreciates the dedication and continual support of our volunteers in our work. The The Art of Volunteering commitment of volunteers to our missions in Malaysia and internationally have successfully improved Annual Report 2013 the quality of life for our beneficiaries, proving that the willingness of our volunteers to selflessly give to those in need is an art form they have perfected. 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 MERCY MALAYSIA CONTENTS MESSAGES OUR WORK 04 From the Chairman of the Board of Trustees 34 Malaysia 05 From the President 53 International 07 From the Executive Director 93 Events and Trainings INTRODUCTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 08 Vision & Mission 104 Secretariat 08 Core Values 106 Field Office Staff and State Chapters 107 Collaborations ABOUT US 108 Society Members 110 Volunteers FINANCIAL STATEMENT 12 MERCY Malaysia’s Strategic Commitments 13 Humanitarian Accountability 16 Our Approach: Total Disaster Risk Management
    [Show full text]
  • MERCY Malaysia ANNUAL REPORT 2014 1 MERCY Malaysia ANNUAL REPORT 2014 2
    MERCY Malaysia ANNUAL REPORT 2014 1 MERCY Malaysia ANNUAL REPORT 2014 2 COVER RATIONALE For the year 2014, our theme is ‘The Art of Caring’, this was inspired by the crisis that occurred in Gaza and Syria that caused major devastation to their civilians. We witnessed the compassion of the Malaysian people who made aiding those who were affected by the conflict, their utmost priority. The public’s contribution did not stop there, the East Coast Floods we experienced in December received astounding response from the Malaysian public. Such goodness was heart warming to MERCY Malaysia and we wanted to dedicate this year’s theme to all of whom that shared what they had with those that did not have. Because of them, we were able to reach out to the affected population with humanitarian aid that was critically needed. Despite the disasters, what we saw was overwhelming altruism from the public, domestically and internationally. MERCY Malaysia understands and appreciates the dedication and continual support of our volunteers in our work. The commitment of volunteers to our missions in Malaysia and overseas produced successful results for our beneficiaries by improving the quality of their lives. The call to serve overrides every barrier, which is why MERCY Malaysia prides ourselves on being a medical relief society whose volunteers come from every walk of life. The willingness of volunteers to selflessly give to those in need is an art form they have perfected. MERCY Malaysia ANNUAL REPORT 2014 3 CONTENTS 04 36 MESSAGES OUR WORK 05 From the Chairman
    [Show full text]
  • EMBRACING the Winds of CHANGE MERCY MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017 2 Cover Rationale
    EMBRACING the Winds of CHANGE MERCY MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017 2 Cover Rationale EMBRACING THE WINDS OF CHANGE Like every other sector, the humanitarian world has undergone various changes in the last two decades, as humanitarian actors sought to coordinate relief aid in order to optimise outcomes and maximise impact. The shift in focus, from emergency response to developmental aid in protracted crisis, calls for a ‘new way of working’ which requires more innovative and sustainable means of conducting humanitarian aid. Amidst dipping funding and stretched resources in 2017, MERCY Malaysia had continued to conduct humanitarian relief in disaster and conflict affected localities such as Syria, Bangladesh, Nepal and Penang. At the same time, we continued serving communities in need such as the urban poor, refugees and displaced peoples in Malaysia, who have little access to good medical or dental services due to their social status. Our work is made possible only with public and corporate support, whose high levels of commitment, dedication, loyalty and trust remained steadfast and unchanged. Table Of Contents MESSAGES MERCY Malaysia’s Patron 2 Message from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees 3 Message from the President 4 Message from the Executive Director 6 INTRODUCTION Vision & Mission Statement 8 Core Values 9 MERCY MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2017 1 ABOUT US Activities in 2017 / Where We Have Been 10 MERCY Malaysia’s Strategic Commitments 12 Our Approach: Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM) 13 Building Resilient Communities (BRC) 14
    [Show full text]
  • BANO BIGGYAN PATH IKA a Journal of Forest Science January & July 1985 Vol 14 : No 1 & 2
    BANO BIGGYAN PATH IKA a Journal of Forest Science January & July 1985 Vol 14 : No 1 & 2 CONTENTS * Physical strength properties of wood modified Chairan: i by Silane treatment C'hairman: A. ALIM -M. A. Razzaqac and W. B. banks * Rubber diseases in Thailand Members and their bearing on planting stocks imported to Bangladesh M. A. RAZZAQUE -M. A. Rahman and K. S. Uddir M. A. AZIZULLAH 1. H. CHOUDHURY Field identification guide to 12 sPecies of Bangladesh M. M. HASSAN Loranthaccac S. A. KHAN -M. K. Alam M. A. SATTAR M. A. RAHMAN Kiln drying studies on 5 cm plat,ks of thirty timber species -M. A. Sattar and V. A. Talukdar ,| eaid of Managemet igDevelopment of nursery procedure of three cane species -A. Alim and M. Kamaluddin 26, Chairman : DIRECTOR Effect of harvesting time and sowing interval of FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE Garjan seeds on germination -M. A. Haque, A.H. M.M. Rabman and J.Ht. Choadlury 30o Me bcrs :RNeedle cast of Pinus elliottii at Forest Research Institute EXECUTIVE EDITOR campus, Chittagnng EANO BIGGYAN PATRIKA -B. Shayesta and M. A. Rahmin 36 0 Research trials on Ipil-Ipil in Bantladesh -S. Das, N. Jones and M. A. Islam 42 * A study on some phenological characters of Silk Cotton tree M. A. Razzaque -M. Kamaluddin and R. L. Balik 49 exective Vito? * Some rubber diseases at Raozan Rubber Estate or M. A. Azizullah Chittagong -J. H, Choudhury and S. K. Khisa ,SiforialAssocjak: 5z Mrinal Sorkar Short Communication 56 UTILIZATION OF FOREST WASTES About 40% of Latin American and 35% of Russian and North American Lands are under the cover of forest vegetation.
    [Show full text]