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ASLI SUPPORTS WORLD CONGRESS ONINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2008 (WCIT 2008)Prime Minister Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Science, Technology & Innovation Minister Datuk Dr.Maximus Ongkili, the President of WITSA and Energy, Water & Communications Minister Datuk Shaziman.The Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak closing the WCIT 2008.ASLI’s Vice President Mr Max Say with Johor Menteri Besar Dato Abdul Ghani Othman and Melaka ChiefMinister Dato Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.With the ambitious vision to catalyze global transformation by enablingbusinesses, empowering societies, and enriching economies, the World Congressof Information Technology 2008 (WCIT 2008) kick started its dynamic three-daycongress program themed Global Impact on ICT on 19 May at Kuala LumpurConvention Center. The Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) waspresent as part of its congress production and speakers’ management team.There was never a dull moment at the energetic WCIT 2008 with more than 3000delegates present, over 100 prominent speakers, and over 100,000 square feetof exhibition space filled with 50,000 visitors. Malaysia’s very own Prime MinisterDato’ Seri Abdullah Badawi officiated the WCIT 2008, accompanied by DatukDr Maximus Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dato’Badlisham Ghazali, Chairman of WCIT 2008, and George Newstrom, Chairmanof WITSA.In his opening speech, Dato’ Seri Abdullah Badawi recognized the importanceof ICT in increasing efficiency and competitiveness of Malaysia as a whole. Heannounced that Malaysia’s national broadband initiative will be launched soonand by 2010, over 50% of Malaysians will have access to such services; thusmaking cheap and fast internet no longer a luxury, but an affordable necessity inMalaysia.Since WCIT is the flagship event of the World Information Technology andServices Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of 73 international ICT organizationswhose member comprise more than 90% of the global IT market; it was onlyfitting that Dr James Poisant, Secretary- General of WITSA set the tone of theconference with his keynote address entitled “Enabling the Renaissance of theDigital Age-A Call for Action”. He cited four critical issues that would be discussedand elaborated further throughout the WCIT 2008 conference: maximizing theefficient use of energy, the liberalization of the service sector, internet governance,and ICT technology and education.Bill Gates made a special appearance via holographic technology to discuss howthe advances in computing will continue to open up opportunities for everyone toacquire new skills and knowledge needed to drive local innovation. Ultimately, hePenang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng with the ASLI Team.emphasized, ICT is a key foundation for sustainable innovation-based economies.Dato’ Dr Craig Barrett, Chairman of Intel spoke about education and the role of ICTin propelling accessibility to it. Dr Craig Venter, who was recently named one ofTime magazine’s 100 most influential people, shared the successes of the J.CraigVenter’s Institute in developing and commercializing genomic-driven solutionsto address global energy & environmental challenges. By marrying computerscience and molecular biology, the institute has successfully stitched together 582970 chemicals to recreate a DNA bacterium and are now seeking to patent the firstman-made life form, possibly naming it Mycoplasma Laboratium. Dr Vinton Cerf,Chief Internet Evangelist, Google Inc, also known as the “Father of the Internet”highlighted the importance of the Internet in today’s society, especially since itis the easiest and cheapest means of communication: “Although mankind cansurvive without the net, it will be a long struggle…”. Dr Cerf emphasized as weexperience the effects of climate change, and oil and water shortage, industrieswill begin to rely more on ICT to not only replace physical transportation, but alsofor energy production.The congress also had several ministerial and plenary panels to discuss whyand how digital transformation should be the principal goal of nations’ economicpolicies. The panels concurred that the government should be an enabler, nota participant in the ICT business and should have tax incentives to spur digitaltransformation. The ministers speaking were Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili, Ministerof Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia; H.E. Dr Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, Member of the House of Representatives, The Philippines; H.E. Dr LeeBoon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Singapore;and Sergio Carrera Rivapalacio, General Director, Digital Economy; H.E. A.Raja,Minister of Communications; and Information Technology, India and Commerce,Ministry of Economy, Mexico.At the closing ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib TunAbdul Razak delivered his keynote address. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib congratulatedall parties who have made this “Olympics of ICT world” a success, attractingUS$2.6bil (RM8.3bil) in investments in the three day period and had identifiedRM1bil in business opportunities after 800 meetings in the last three days. Thiscongress has “put Malaysia on the world technical map”.Dato Dr. Michael Yeoh greeting Prof William Miller, Professor Emeritus and former Provost of StanfordUniversity, USA.Chairman of INTEL Dr. Craig Barrett addressing the Conference.
ASLI MANAGES WORLD ISLAMIC ECONOMIC FORUMPrime Minister Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi being greeted by ASLI CEO Dato Dr Michael Yeoh onhis arrival for the WIEF in Kuwait.The Emir of Kuwait and other Heads of State and Governments at the 4th World Islamic Economic Forumhosted by the Government of Kuwait and managed by ASLI.President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan and King Abdullah of Jordan.The World Islamic Economic Forum was conceptualized and foundedby ASLI in 2005 after ASLI had successfully organized the 1st and2nd OIC Business Forum. The 4th WIEF was held in Kuwait, hostedby the Government of Kuwait. ASLI was the Event Manager for theForum held in Kuwait. A distinguished panel of speakers who includedHead of States and Governments and top business leaders attendedthe Forum.The Opening of the 4th World Islamic Economic Forum was officiatedby the Emir of Kuwait. During the Opening Ceremony, the Emirannounced that Kuwait will launch a US100 mill fund to increase foodproduction. The Emir also called for closer cooperation among Islamiccountries. The Opening Session was also addressed by King Abdullahof Jordan, President Wade of Senegal who is the new Chairman of OICand President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan.King Abdullah stressed the need to increase efforts to promoteeconomic cooperation and the huge role of economic alliances foreconomic success. He also emphasized the need to create a greeneconomy and economic sustainability in Islamic countries. He lamentedthe perennial shortage of skilled manpower in Islamic countries. TheKing spoke about the importance of knowledge, cooperation and coexistenceand stressed that “hope not anger” will restore the greatIslamic traditions.The Prime Ministers of Bahrain and Kuwait at the WIEF.The President of Senegal spoke of the importance of generatingemployment and eradicating poverty as well as the importance of itsagriculture sector. President Hamid Karzai emphasized the need to focuson scientific education and to ensure women participation in the economyand the workplace. He also reminded Muslims to “fight the enemy within”.The Prime Ministers of Kuwait, Bosnia-Herzovogina, Ivory Coast andBahrain also spoke during the Leadership Panel. They shared theirperspectives on fighting corruption, improving accountability andtransparency and the need for reforms. The President of the IslamicDevelopment Bank Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali also addressed the Forum.The former Prime Minister of Britain, Tony Blair in his address to the Forumsaid, the Islamic world has more funds than the IMF and World Bank puttogether. He stressed the vital importance of economic interdependenceand the need to work together. Mr. Blair said the rest of the world needsMuslims economically and culturally and need to seek common ground.He reiterated the need for public sector reforms, to keep economies open,manage existing wealth and invest in the future. Former Australian PrimeMinister Bob Hawke also addressed the Forum.The Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi whois Patron of the World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation delivered theClosing Keynote Address at the forum.Khazanah Nasional’s Managing Director, Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar at the Forum.Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Brunei Economic Development Board Chairman DatukPaduka Timothy Ong.
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