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Alumni Newsletter • MTCPCOMMONWEALTH TOURISM TRAINING COURSE: POLICIES ANDSTRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: THEMALAYSIAN EXPERIENCE, 11 – 22 JUNE 2007J une 11, 2007 would go a long way in history for the Commonwealth Tourism Centre (CTC) for two mainreasons. Firstly, it was the very first time a tourism training course was organized and officially launched bythe Honourable Minister of Tourism, Malaysia as part of CTC’s capacity building initiative.Secondly, it was also the very first time a tourism training course has been organized and implementedunder the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) in Malaysia. The two-week tourism trainingcourse which began from 11 to 22 June 2007, was organized in collaboration with Taylor’s College School ofTourism and Hospitality Management and the Tourism Educators Association of Malaysia (TEAM) and held atTaylor’s College, Sunway.Sixteen participants from 12 Commonwealth countries namely Bangladesh, Gambia, Kenya, Papua NewGuinea, Maldives, Samoa, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tonga, Zambia and Malaysia and two participantsfrom two non-commonwealth countries namely Laos and Equatorial Guinea participated in this training course.The main objective of this 2-week course was not just to create awareness about the importance ofsustainable tourism development, but more importantly to enable all participants to understand and learn the keycritical components of planning and management for sustainable tourism development that will ensure lastingsuccess.The training course was aimed at offering the widest range of possible elements of planning, managementand strategic implementation using sustainable tourism concept. The experience of Malaysia was shared as abest practice model whilst allowing each participant to share their own country’s experience and best practicesand exchange views during their discussions.The training course included understanding tourism concepts/economics of tourism, sustainable tourismpolicy and planning, poverty alleviation through sustainable tourism destination development, management andmarketing.The course lecturers were both from the public and private sectors. In addition, there were also guestlecturers from non-government organizations who were practitioners in sustainable tourism development.Towards the end of the course, the participants had a hands-on experience in a Malaysian sustainabletourism development project, namely the Malaysian Homestay Programme. Participants had a rare chance ofexperiencing a rapidly diminishing traditional lifestyle through an overnight stay at Banghuris.Banghuris is a name representing three villages namely Kampung Bukit Bangkong, Kampung Hulu Chuchuhand Kampung Hulu Teris. With a population of over 3,000, the Banghuris folks fascinated the participants withtheir typical Malay village hospitality and treated them to their traditional Malay food and cultural show.During their stay at Banghuris, participants were also taken for an educational tour to the tapioca chipfactory and the coconut, star fruit, guava and palm oil plantations. They also had a tree planting experience tosignify their historic visit and stay at Banghuris.During the journey to Banghuris, the participants also had an opportunity to visit the Sepang Gold Coast,which is the longest coastal paradise in Asia.Tree planting ceremony at Banghuris3Group photo of CTC’s participants at Banghuris

MTCP • Alumni NewsletterPromoting Accountability and IntegrityAmong SAI (Supreme Audit Institutions)The National Audit Academy (NAA) joined the MTCP as a course provider for two short term coursesin 2007. The courses are Performance Audit and ICT Audit. The Performance Audit Course wassuccessfully held from 18 th to 30 th June 2007 while the ICT Audit Course will be held in November2007.Twenty participants from 18 developing countries attended the Performance Audit Course. Theparticipants were from Afghanistan, Brunei, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Laos,Mongolia, Mauritius, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam and Yemen.The course offered participants with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge on the fundamentalprinciples, concepts, methodologies as well as their skill on the techniques of performance auditing. Inaddition, they were able to exchange ideas and experience on the subject matter besides establishingprofessional networking among themselves.Their two-week stay in Malaysia gave the participants an opportunity to visit various places ofinterest and these exposure have given them a better understanding of the Malaysian culture. Theplaces visited include The Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Putrajaya,Banghuris Homestay in Sepang, Selangor and the Historical City of Malacca. As part of their studytour programme in Putrajaya, the participants visited the Economic Planning Unit of the PrimeMinister ’s Department to be briefed on the country’s development strategies and the latest economicsituation.Two luncheon talks were delivered by Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dr. Hadenan A. Jalil, the former AuditorGeneral and Mr. Hashim Mohamad, Group Chief Auditor of Telekom Malaysia Berhad. A guest speakerfrom the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), Mr. Michael McFarlane was invited to give a talk on‘Performance Auditing from the Perspectives of ANAO’.The course was officially closed by the Auditor General of Malaysia on the 29 th June 2007 whereCertificates of Attendance were presented to all participants.4Participants of the inaugural ‘Performance Audit Course’ conducted by the National Audit Academy

DEVELOPING COMPETENT COMMUNITY AND ENHANCINGCOLLABORATION TOWARDS IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITYThe Institute for Health Management (IHM) is oneof the seven institutes under the umbrella of theNational Institute of Health (NIH). Its core business isresearch, training and consultation relating to healthmanagement of the country.The Epidemiological Intelligence andManagement Programme (EIMP) was the first courseconducted by the Institute for Health Managementunder the auspices of the MTCP in collaboration withthe Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry.It was held from 4 – 29 June 2007. The goal of theEIMP course is to strengthen the practices of appliedepidemiology together with management skills andcompetency to enhance public health surveillanceand disease outbreak investigations. Besides that,it takes into account the potential effects of socialconnectedness, economic inequality, social normsand public policies on health related behaviorus andhealth status.The EIMP is modeled on the highly successfulEpidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) which wasestablished at the Centres for Disease Controland Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, USA in 1951.The EIMP has been adapted to meet the trainingneeds in surveillance and rapid response in manydeveloping countries. The inclusion of the healthmanagement model in the course adds more valueto the current model on field epidemiology training.The course included strategic management, healtheconomics and financing as well as leadership andsmart partnership in managing disease preventionand control programme.Field visit to the National Health LaboratoryAlumni Newsletter • MTCPVisit to the District Health Clinic in the state of Johor,MalaysiaThe course was conducted through lectures, discussions, case studies, field visits and handsonexperience such as managing the operation room at Petaling health district during an outbreak ofAvian influenza. The participants were also taken to sites where Nipah Encephalitis occurred in NegeriSembilan. Participants were taken to Johor to observe the post disaster crisis management after theworst flood in Johor’s history.EIMP not only provides technical knowledge and expertise but also in anticipated collaborationvia bilateral ties. The course has resulted in many collaborative initiatives in areas including rapidresponse in managing crisis, hospital infection control, research areas such as Hepatitis B, strengtheninglaboratory capacity and laboratory-based surveillance. In addition, interest was also created in diseasesurveillance, health management, health economics, and research.5Visit to the Crisis Preparedness & Response Centre,Ministry of HealthTrip to the National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur

MTCP • Alumni NewsletterCONSOLIDATING KNOWLEDGE SHARING ANDUNDERSTANDING IN A MELTING POTThe Malaysian Tax Academy (MTA) conducted its first General Tax Administration Course (GTAC) underthe auspices of Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme in 1995. Initially, the course duration was forsix weeks. Over the years, changes have been made to the course content to suit current needs. The coursesyllabus is specially designed to study concepts, ideas and techniques of modern management as well as lecturesessions on the functions and roles of each department under the Internal Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM).It also provides participants the opportunity to exchange experiences and give insights on their respective taxpractices. A three day session on the application of modern management technique is instituted in the courseprogramme with the aim to increase participants’ level of awareness on corporate values to facilitate team workand increase productivity to the organization they are working with. The mode of teaching includes lectures,discussions and study visits.The course also incorporates aspects on culturaland social understanding amongst the participants. Theyare also required to come up with a cultural performanceat the end of the course.GTAC 2007 was held from 2 July to 20 July 2007and attended by 21 international participants from 19countries. Besides classroom lectures, the participantswere taken for visits to interesting places during theirweekends. Their visit itinerary included the Kuala LumpurCity Tour, Malacca Historical City and Genting Highlandresort.Victory over MTA’s volleyball teamThe number of foreign participants attending thecourse has increased over the years. To-date, a total of222 participants worldwide had attended the course.Another course under the auspices of MTCPconducted by MTA was the Tax Enforcement Course whichwas held from 14 th May to 25 th May 2007. Its objective wasto equip tax administrators with techniques and approachesin ensuring those that were liable to tax were broughtwithin the tax net.The Tax Enforcement 2007 was attended by 20international participants. The course discussed extensivelyon the audit and investigation techniques undertaken by theIRBM. At the end of the course, participants were requiredto come up with an action plan on the best Tax enforcementProcedures in enhancing Compliance. Likewise, the modeof teaching included lectures, discussions and study visits.Participants were also taken on the Kuala Lumpur City Tourand to Malacca Historical City. This is the fourth year thecourse has been conducted and a total of 81 internationalparticipants have attended it so far.Both the General Tax Administration Course and theTax Enforcement Course, have successfully materializedthe exchanging of experiences as well as gaining insightsfrom the comparative studies of Malaysian tax practicesand procedures with the tax systems of other countries. Thecourses also managed to establish working relationshipsand linkages amongst participants and ultimately, amongstthe participating organizations.At the end of the courses, participants expressedtheir gratitude and appreciation to the Government ofMalaysia for having given them the opportunity to attendthe respective MTCP courses.Visit to the Malacca Traditional House (GTAC 2007)participantsAudit Simulation discussion (Tax Enforcement 2007)6Lecture Session (Tax Enforcement 2007)Some of the participants in front of theacademy building

Alumni Newsletter • MTCP23 Overseas Participants Experiencing Hands-OnKnowledge of Road Traffic Accident Rescue (RTA) Courseat the Fire and Rescue DepartmentThe Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia (FRDM)successfully conducted the second Road TrafficAccident (RTA) Rescue Course under the MalaysianTechnical Cooperation Programme at the Fire & RescueAcademy Malaysia (FRAM) in Kuala Kubu Bharu,Selangor from 18 th to 30 th June 2007. Altogether therewere 23 international participants from 21 developingcountries, namely Indonesia, Timor Leste, Myanmar,Thailand, Pakistan, Kuwait, Syria, Jordan, Chile, SriLanka, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Azerbaijan,Kosovo, Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, Seychelles,Swaziland, Ethiopia and Malawi.This course enabled the participants to exchangeinformation and share their experiences as well as acquirenew knowledge, skills and experience in the field of RTArescue operation. It also contributed towards increasingawareness of the potential benefits and cooperationbetween participating countries.The main objectives of this course were to exposeand familiarize the participants with various RTA rescuetechniques and the usage of relevant equipments/toolsfor the RTA rescue operation. In addition, the participantswere also taught on the correct method to handle andmanage the accident victims. The participants were givenlectures and hands-on practical training on various RTArescue techniques as practised by the Malaysia Fire andRescue Department for real RTA rescue operation.Besides lectures and practical exercises, theparticipants went on study visits to the Proton Factory inShah Alam, Federal Government Administrative Centrein Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur City, Genting Highlandsand a day trip to Malacca. These visits were greatlyappreciated and enjoyed by all as they were able towitness for themselves the sights of Malaysia andinteracted with its people. The course gave opportunitiesto the participants from various regions to interact andshare experiences with their counterparts on RTA rescueoperations as practised in their countries. Overall, thecourse was thoroughly enjoyed by theparticipants who not only benefitedfrom the training but also the warmhospitality accorded by FRAM.“During this two weeksRTA course, we have shared manyexperiences and learned many lessonsabout road traffic accidents rescuetechniques and victims extricationthat will become very useful in ourown countries. We as emergencyresponders owe ourselves to the peoplewe serve and that compels us to giveour best to the community. That is ourmoral obligation” said Mr. SebastianMocarquer, a participant from Chile.Extrication and handling of victimTrauma and immobilisation care to the victimGlass management and victim protectionGroup photo of MTCP-RTA Course participants at FRAM KKB7

Alumni Newsletter • MTCPTraining Programmes at INPUMATraining Programmes at INPUMAThe International Institute of PublicPolicy and Management (INPUMA),University of Malaya is a full-fledgedacademic think-tank located on the CityCampus at Jalan Tun Dr. Ismail wasfounded in 1999 to be a leading centrefor public policy studies and humancapital development. INPUMA’s scopeof research and inquiry include socioeconomicissues strategic planningGroup photo of participantsand corporate development, politics and governance, human resource managementand international relations. The first Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme(MTCP) training was launched in 2001 with the study tour programme for Cambodianofficials.The year 2007 saw the first intake of MTCP participants arriving fromAfghanistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Timor Leste. The training programme entitled,“Consolidation of Peace for Multicultural Nations” was held from 5-12 March 2007,which was aimed at imparting knowledge and enhancing the understanding of nationbuildingand peace consolidation in a multicultural environment. The lectures anddiscussions revolved around the need for conflict-resolution and human security asprerequisites of socio-economic development. The lecturers/speakers came fromdiverse academic disciplines and professions.Apart from indoor sessions, there were study visits and fact-finding trips tovarious designated sites and places to provide exposure to the participants of thereal life experience of multicultural nation-building in Malaysia. For example, theparticipants were taken to the popular “Streets of Harmony” in Georgetown, Penangwhere social activist, Dato’ Anwar Faizal delivered an excellent lecture on “The Cultureof Peace.” Other stops were the office of “InvestPenang” which is the facilitatingagency for foreign direct investment (FDI) of the Penang state government, andthe Research and Education for Peace Unit, School of Social Sciences (REPUSM),Universiti Sains Malaysia. There was also a tree planting ceremony in Taiping, Perakand luncheon hosted by the municipal council. The participants were also taken tothe Malaysian Peacekeeping Training Centre, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan wherea briefing was given on the role of Malaysian military as peace-keepers overseas.The second intake of MTCP participants were public officials from Cambodia,Sudanese at Istana PahangTree planting ceremony inTaiping, PerakVisit to Cameron HighlandsVisit to Eco Park, PahangLaos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) who participated in the work on “InternationalPolitics and Economics for CLMV Public Officials V” from 14-26 May 2007. The training programme was gearedtowards enhancing the exposure for the participants on the dynamics of international politics and economics, andat the same time also providing a forum for networking amongst the participating countries. Besides classroomsessions, the participants went for a study visit at Multimedia University (MMU) in Cyberjaya where they weregiven briefing by the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Professor Dr. A. Seetharaman.TRAINING ENGINEERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTParticipants who attended the “International Course on RoadConstruction and Maintenance for African Countries” conducted by theIKRAM Training and Infrastructure Development Institiut from 10 July to22 August 2007 acknowledged that the training had not only managed toenhance their knowledge and skills in the Road Construction Industry but alsohad succeeded in promoting the networking and sharing activities between theparticipants themselves. The six weeks training saw the 27 participants fromRecipients of award for best individual presentation Cameroon, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Sudan, South Africa, Uganda,Zambia and Zimbabwe refreshed on theories of Road Planning and Design,Theories of Contract, Construction and Safety, Theories on Quality Control and Maintenance, Research andDevelopment, New and Innovative Technology.However, the training did not only cover the theoretical aspects of road engineering works since theparticipants were also exposed to hands-on material and geotechnical lab work, much to the delight of some whodeal with the same type of job at home. The experience at the Control and Management of Urban Traffic Systemduring the visit to Sprint Highway Control Centre in Damansara, proved very enriching for those participantswhose countries lack these facilities.They also had the opportunity to visit a factory manufacturing Road Fabrication Materials and real roadconstruction and maintenance work at sites in rural Selangor and Cameron Highlands. The visit to CameronHighlands not only enriched their experience in hillsides road construction and environmental conservation, butalso gave them the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views and cool serenity of the highlands.9At Road Conference Exhibition Group photo of participants Hands-on lab work Visit to the hillside

MTCP • Alumni NewsletterCOUNTRY FOCUS: THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES10Bilateral relations between Malaysia and theRepublic of the Philippines are foundedon the cornerstone of mutually beneficialenrichment. Frequent exchange of visitsat political and official levels, encouragingbilateral trade and investment figures, andincreasing number of people-to-peoplecontacts through tourism, are clear indicatorsof the extensive historical and cultural linksthat have been developed over the years.The growing bilateral relations werehighlighted by the introductory working visitto the Republic of the Philippines, of Dato’Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi from 19 to 20January 2004 upon assuming the position asPrime Minister of Malaysia. This relation wasfurther strengthened by President Arroyo’s visitto Malaysia to attend the 50th Celebration ofMalaysia’s Anniversary on 31 August 2007.In terms of trade and investment,Malaysia’s total trade with the Republic ofPhilippines amounted to USD5.1 billion in2006 where Malaysia’s exports amounted toUSD2.2 billion and import a sum of USD2.6billion.Up to May 2007, Malaysia’s totaltrade with the Republic of the Philippinesamounted to USD1.7 billion where Malaysiaexported USD 0.9 billion and imported a USD0.8 billion.Malaysian investments in the Philippines have increased significantly in 2006 mainly due to a jointventure project between the Malaysian MTD Capital Berhad and the Philippines National Construction Corporation(PNCC) to construct the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), with investments worth USD189 million (RM718.2million). Currently, there are 37 Malaysian companies operating in the Philippines mainly in the manufacturingand services sectors such as Petronas, Maybank Berhad, Shangri-la Group, Lityan Holdings Berhad, MetroplexBerhad, Leong Hup Berhad, Metro Parking and Globetronic Berhad.The existence of the Joint Commission Meeting between Malaysia and the Republic of the Philippines asan operating mechanism to strengthen bilateral cooperation is a reflection of common vision that both countriesshared, in striving towards addressing bilateral issues, as well as seeking new ground of cooperation underliningmutual respect and understanding. Malaysia had the privilege to host the 6 th JCM between Malaysia and thePhilippines in Kuala Lumpur from 27 to 28 April 2006. A wide range of issues of mutual interests was discussedat the JCM, including political and security issues in the region, cooperation in combating terrorism, trans-bordercrime and piracy, bilateral trade and investment, agriculture, food security, the halal food industry and humanresource development.In view of the close bilateral relationship between both countries, Malaysia has been providing MTCPcourses to the Republic of the Philippines since its inception in 1980. Currently the Republic of the Philippinesranks at 5 th highest position among 137 MTCP recipient member countries. For the year 2006, 84 officials ofthe Republic of the Philippines were accepted for various training courses and programmes in Malaysia underMTCP. This brings the total number of Philippine officials who have availed themselves of the facilities under thisprogramme to 654.In the wake of the mudslide tragedy in Leyte and victims of Typhoon Durian in Bicol in 2006, Malaysiadonated approximately RM2 million in humanitarian aid such as food items, tents, cooking utensils, medicalapparatus and medicine to the Philippines. These humanitarian aid were sent directly to the afflicted areas byMalaysian officials and military via air for distribution to the victims.Malaysia is confident that the existing close and friendly relations between both countries will continueto flourish in the years ahead, cementing further the good atmosphere of neighbourliness.

MTCP ALUMNI GET-TOGETHER IN MANILAAlumni Newsletter • MTCPThe Embassy of Malaysia in Manila organized a gathering for the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme(MTCP) Alumni at the official residence of the Malaysian ambassador in Dasmarinas Village, Makati on Friday,6 July 2007. This programme is in line with the effort to strengthen cooperation and relation between Malaysiaand MTCP alumni.Besides the MTCP Alumni, officers from the Republic of the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),journalists and Embassy’s staff were also invited. About 170 people attended the event including alumni whocame from outside Metro-Manila and even from the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).The get-together programme was officiated by H.E. Ambassador Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi. In his welcomingremarks, H.E. Ambassador thanked the MTCP Alumni for attending the event and congratulated them on theestablishment of the MTCP Scholars of the Philippines Incorporated (MTCP-SAPI) on 3 May 2007. He expressedhis hope that the association will come up with beneficial programmes for its members. H.E. Ambassador alsocommented on the fact that Malaysia and the Philippines have long enjoyed a close relation that stemmedthrough mutual interests and strong people-to-people relationship. Since its establishment in 1980, the MTCPhas managed to foster greater cooperation between the governmental agencies of the two countries such asthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), National Institute of PublicAdministration (INTAN) with the Philippines’ government agencies such as DFA, NEDA and TESDA.Ms. Eva Olmedilo, President of the MTCP Alumni in her remarks thanked H.E. Ambassador for organizingthe event. She said that the MTCP provides not only additional intellectual and professional skills, but also helpto enhance partnership with the Malaysian Government. She also highlighted the birth of the MTCP-SAPI, whichwas registered by the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission on 3 May 2007 with the main objectivesof establishing linkages between the MTCP Alumni and to exchange ideas and information on topics of commoninterest. The association also aspires to share, apply or disseminate development technology or expertise in theinterest of international cooperation and development, and to establish linkages or networks with domestic andinternational organization. The MTCP-SAPI board member have planned many programmes to benefit the localcommunities such as providing short courses on skills which they have acquired through MTCP, for example,in the areas of agriculture, cooperative management and small and medium businesses development. As amedium of communication and news for the members, the MTCP-SAPI has published its first newsletter whichwas distributed during the MTCP Alumni get-together. The MTCP-SAPI is also in the process of developing itsown websites which is scheduled to be completed by the end of August 2007.The gathering was a success in bringing together the MTCP Alumni and provided the opportunity for themand the Embassy’s staff to further enhance networking. The MTCP Alumni commended this event as it was donein a less formal setting and thus enabled them to mingle freely with the other invitees and officials of the Embassyof Malaysia. The Alumni members also greatly enjoyed the various authentic Malaysian dishes served.Having a dinner treatMTCP Alumni during a performance at the dinner function11Group photo of the MTCP Alumni, Philippines

MTCP • Alumni Newsletterwhathat Our MTCP Participants SaySaif Lehsan Mousa, 19, from Iraq is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Pharmacyin International Islamic University Malaysia.“It is an amazing and a great opportunity which the Malaysian Government shouldbe strongly thanked for. They give us the chance to study here in Malaysia, theplace which I call a lovely home that welcomes every one. The time I spentand will be spending for the rest of my studying period is the best and happiestmoment of my life because I could see the marvellous nature of this luxuriousgarden without having to pay a tourism visit. In addition to that, I would be ableto keep as much knowledge flowers as I could, and I hope everyone under thisprogramme would. Mentioning others, I would be happy to have the chance tomeet other students under this programme, so we can stay in link even after ourgraduation, so as to form a strong educational connection among ourselves.”Raed Ali, 32, from Jordan, has a Master’s degree in Computer Science. He iscurrently pursuing his PhD in Computer Science and Information Technology atNational University of Malaysia (UKM).“When I decided to further my higher education abroad, I made a survey of manycountries, I look for country with social stability, peaceful, world-class educationaland academic research facilities and reasonable cost of living. These are factorswhich attracted me to come and study in Malaysia. When I came here, I also foundthat Malaysia has multi-cultural and multi-religious society living in a peacefulway. Malaysia is rapidly becoming a knowledge-based society with well-developedhigh technology and IT infrastructure. The most important thing I discover is that,Malaysia is one of the cheapest countries in the world to study in. An averagestudent could expect to pay US$3500 or less per year for accommodation, meals,transportation and entertainment.”Ram Chandra Basnyat, 43, from Nepal, has a degree in Science. He is currentlypursuing his Master in Biochemistry at University Putra Malaysia (UPM).“There are so many factors why I chose to study in Malaysia. Firstly it is becausesince many years Malaysia is a politically stable and democratic country. Theinternational standard and academic qualities of universities and academicinstitutions of Malaysia has been maintained and modified according to jobdemands and development of sciences. Besides, Malaysian people are friendly,and helpful, therefore foreign students can feel at home in Malaysia. All academicand administrative staffs in the universities and the government offices arefriendly and cooperative. The living expenses are also not very expensive andcomparatively cheaper than other countries. I am very grateful to the MalaysianTechnical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and the Government of Malaysia for thepostgraduate scholarship given to me to study in University Putra Malaysia.”Kurais Abdullah Karim, 30, from the Philippines, has a degree in Zoology. Sheis currently pursuing M. Sc. in Teaching of English as Second Language (TESL)in Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.12“I was unconsciously counting how many times I’ve heard those words; “Youlook like Malay! i really thought you are” addressed to me since I arrived inMalaysia. Anyway, the baju kurung I was wearing that day was just one of thefirst purchases I made when I came to Malaysia. The first time I saw it, I knowthat this is one dress style I can be comfortable with. I learned later that it issome kind of a national dress and that even non-Malays wear it on occasion.How wonderful to be able to wear your national attire everyday and even morewonderful to see that even the teenagers wear it daily. And now that I am givenan opportunity to pursue postgraduate programme under the Malaysia TechnicalCooperation Programme (MTCP), my gratitude to the friendly and caring countryof Malaysia is always with me.”

Alumni Newsletter • MTCPGarae Hensley Hudson from Vanuatu attended the Epidemiological Intelligence andManagement Programme from 4 – 29 June 2007“This course is excellent, and taught by experienced lecturers. I hope this cooperationcontinue. Vanuatu would like to collaborate with Malaysia in the areas of surveillance,health management, laboratory support services and preparedness for pandemic especiallythe Avian Flu.”Fadoua Rahhaoui from Morocco attended the Epidemiological Intelligence and ManagementProgramme from 4 – 29 June 2007.“This course is very interesting and gave us opportunity to gain knowledge in epidemiologyand health economy and I need to continue our collaboration between Morocco andMalaysia in research, training and disaster management.”Ramy Galal Ahmed Ginidy from Egypt attended the Epidemiological Intelligence andManagement Programme from 4 – 29 June 2007“I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from this training course and also from the Malaysianexperience in controlling some of the diseases specially dealing with the Nipah virus. Ihope there will be a collaboration between the Ministry of Health Egypt and Ministry ofHealth Malaysia especially in infectious diseases control”.Ziaur Rahman Khan from Bangladesh attended the Couse on Policies and Strategies forSustainable Tourism Development from 11 – 22 June 2007“Thank you to the Malaysian Government, CTC and Taylor’s College for the arrangement ofthis training. I am glad that I have learned something that can benefit my country Bangladesh.Tourism sector in my country is still young. From this training, it is possible for me to implementthe concept of sustainable tourism development to the tourism sector in Bangladesh.”Jonathan Mbiyu Koinange from Kenya attended the Couse on Policies and Strategies forSustainable Tourism Development from 11 – 22 June 2007“For me, the opportunity to meet new people and people with different culture is important tobe successful in the tourism industry. From this workshop, I now know something about everypart of the Commonwealth countries. This workshop is great as it changes our perspectives ofthings, not just looking at how to make money, but opened our mind to look at new dimensionsuch as the concept of sustainable tourism development.”Md. Shahadat Hossain from Bangladesh attended the Couse on Policies and Strategies forSustainable Tourism Development from 11 – 22 June 2007“Thank you to the Malaysian Government, CTC and Taylor’s College for the arrangement ofthis workshop and providing us the knowledge in policies and strategies in sustainable tourismdevelopment. We have gathered lots of knowledge from the lecturers and from the case studiesthat were presented.”Khalid Saleh from Sudan attended the General Tax Administration Course (GTAC) from2 – 20 July 2007“I have learned a lot and benefited a great deal from the Malaysian experience of IRBexposed throughout this courses and the consistency in the implementation and theadvancement of administration techniques and methods. I hope we can reflect it back toour countries. I evaluate the course as excellent .”Handayani from Indonesia attended the General Tax Administration Course (GTAC) from2 – 20 July 2007“I found that the course was well conducted, not only for the content of the course but alsofor the lecturers. I really appreciate the organizers for making me feel comfortable duringthe course. Besides that, I am really happy for having attended this course, because Imet people from other countries which have different cultures, different languages anddifferent tax systems that could be shared.”13Arieta Laisani Raitamata from Fiji Islands attended the General Tax Administration Course(GTAC) from 2 – 20 July 2007“GTAC has taught me that each part of the organisation, be it technical or soft skill are allinterrelated. Some topics were new to me and Fiji is moving towards them e.g, SAS, soI have had the privilege to “look into the future”. e-filing is also a future prospect for Fiji,again and insight for me.”

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SECURITIES INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SIDC), SECURITIES COMMISSIONEmail: shamini@seccom.com.my / hadi@seccom.com.my• Islamic Markets Programme1-6 Jul• Emerging Markets Programme17-23 NovSIRIM BERHADEmail: mtcp@sirim.my• International Workshop on Standards and Quality• Training Programme On Industrial Chemical Safety Management ForSmall Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs)• International Training Program on Industrial Automation for SustainableDevelopment• International Training Programme on Quality Improvement Frameworkfor SME Development for Developing Countries• International Training Programme on Enhancing CompetitivenessThrough CAD/CAM Applications• Cleaner production Technology for Sustainable Industrial Development• Senior Management Programme on Managing RTOs• Training Programme on Total Quality Management for Developing Countries17-30 Jun17-30 Jun17-30 Jun17-30 Jun17-30 Jun12-25 Aug12-25 Aug12-25 Aug12-25 AugMTCP/OIC SHORT-TERM COURSES FOR 2007DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS MALAYSIA (DSM)Email: shahnaz@dsm.gov.my• Training Programme on Halal Standards and Conformance InfrastructureMALAYSIA EXTERNAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (MATRADE)Email: jamaliah@matrade.gov.my• Sharing of Malaysia’s Experience in Trade PromotionNATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION (NPC)Email: omar@npc.org.my / marzuki@npc.org.my / zainuri@npc.org.my• Training Course on Promotion of Organizational Excellence andCompetitiveness for OIC Countries• Enhancement of Knowledge and Capacity Building for HumanResource for OICROYAL CUSTOMS ACADEMY MALAYSIA (AKMAL)Email: wahid@customs.gov.my / cic_akmalm@yahoo.com• Attachment Programme (Customized for Members of the Organization - OIC):Sharing Good Practices on Customs Procedures and FacilitationSMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SMIDEC)Email: ismas@smidec.gov.my / murniati@smidec.gov.my• Training Programme for Women Entrepreneurs among OIC Member Countries• Training Programme for Officials from Agencies Responsible for SME Dev.6-17 Aug12-18 Nov22-27 Oct5 Nov-21 Dec7-19 May14-25 May19-30 NovMTCP/TCTP SHORT-TERM COURSES FOR 2007CENTRE FOR INSTRUCTOR AND ADVANCED SKILL TRAINING (CIAST)Email: mohdnor@ciast.gov.my / mohdnoorjunita@yahoo.com• Vocational Training MethodologyDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREEmail: fatimahn@doa.gov.my• Extension Methodology with Special Focus on Business and Production Planningfor ASEAN CountriesDEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES (DVS)• Training Programme on Diagnosis of Avian Influenza at Source• Training Programme on Workshop on Policy & Strategy in Prevention, Control &Eradication of Avian Influenza in South East Asian RegionENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (EiMAS)Email: mtcp-eimas@doe.gov.my• Waste Water Treatment in Food Industry for CLMV CountriesINSTITUTE OF RURAL ADVANCEMENT (INFRA) & DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE (DOA)Email: yusmazy@infra.gov.my / yusmazy@yahoo.com• Sustainable Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation: The MalaysianExperienceMALAYSIAN TAX ACADEMY (APM)Email: mansor@hasil.org.my• Tax Treaties Course for CLMV CountriesNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (INTAN)Email: rajashamir@intanbk.intan.my• Environmental Protection for CLMV Countries and Timor LesteNATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION (NPC)Email: omar@npc.org.my / marzuki@npc.org.my / zainuri@npc.org.my• Promotion and Management of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for CLMVCountries• Best Practices for Business Excellence for CLMV CountriesSIRIM Berhad & MULTIMEDIA COLLEGE (MMC)• Policy Framework for SME DevelopmentNote:The list is subject to change.6 - 24 Aug25 Feb - 24 MarNANA20 - 30 Aug8 - 28 Apr28 Nov - 7 Dec16 - 27 Jul5 Feb - 19 Mar16 Jul - 30 AugNAMTCPNetworkMay - August 2007MTCP, International Cooperation Section, Level 2, Block B5EPU, Prime Minister’s Dept. 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysiae-mail: mtcp@epu.gov.my or fax: 603-88883876For further information on the MTCP,please visit www.epu.gov.my or http://mtcp.epu.gov.my.Name (Dr./Mr./Ms) : _________________________________________________________________________Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email: _________________________________________MTCP Course attended:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________at________________________ Year: _________________1. 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