Well, just recently, I was being selected to participate in the Convention 1 Malaysia at AKEPT, Bandar Enstek from 9th Dec- 11Dec 2011. It was a last minute call on Thursday by HEP, informing me that I was selected and was told to wait at UM main bus stop the next day.
Without much hesitation, I do agree! because through this convention, I know I will be able to learn more on the knowledge of current affairs and country politics besides expanding my network.
Throughout this 3 days convention, here is what I shall summarize:
1) I am disappointed with the accommodation . It is out my initial thought of being given an advantage to stay at AKEPT's room. Before I come, i have learnt that AKEPT is a 4 star room. Lol, unfortunately, but all of the participants were only allow to stay at Kolej Nilam Court, one of the hostel of USIM. The condition there was a dirty and most of the facilities are out of order. But being grateful for having at least a roof upon me for for shelter, I shall not complaint and should be thankful enough! =)
2) I am happy with the food. It is surely a good news to me , considering that I am on the plan to put on my weight. Well, 6 meals per day will surely make my plan a success.
3) I am so glad to meet with lots of friends from different universities such as USM, UTHM, UNIMAP, UUM, UPSI ( the cikgu-cikgu), UPNM, UTeM etc etc. Even a few UNIMAS and UMS students flying far away to participate this convention.
I am happy to attend the convention because it is a platform for me to grasp the Malaysian current affairs and politics. As a university student, it is not only a responsibility for us to study and achieve well in academic, but also to be more sensitive to our country's current affairs. I am proud to say that i have registered as a legal voter, and will surely vote for the coming election.
A lots of participants of the convention comment that this is obviously a brainwashing one, seeing the fact that election is around the corner. No matter how, personally, i think most of the important thing that we all should realise: It is very subjective to judge whether it is true, false, right, wrong in the world of politics. It depends entirely on our personal views and judgement after all. To me, it is very simple:
If you are enjoying your life today and you feel you and your future children will continue to do so, then by all means stick with the status quo. If you're worried about the future because things have hardly changed since the days of your father, then vote for a change.
Okay, time for showing up photos:
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| Kolej Nilam Court which all the participants stayed |
Upon reaching AKEPT, a few photos to portray the environment( I learnt that the AKEPT building was just newly built and completed by April 2011.It is not fully established yet especially the facilities. But i can say that the facilities stated are excellent. It is a very conducive place for official training event to be held as well as a nice accommodation to stay in.
A little bit info on AKEPT:
Higher education leadership academy (AKEPT), established in January 2008, is an organization under the Ministry of Higher Education created in line with the objectives of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan to transform higher education in Malaysia, especially in the area of human capital development.
More info: AKEPT
Okay, it is time for showing up talks and forum by various speakers:
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1st speaker : Datuk D Ahamd Faiz , Vice Chancellor UUM talks about Patriotism
Managed to learn various types of patriotism such as iconoclastic patriotism, capitalist patriotism etc. |
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| The VC talks energetically. |
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2nd Talk( Noon time) : Transformasi Kerajaan by YB Datuk Hj. Ahmad Maslan.
A lots of political story involved , more like a clarification being made. But after all, it exposes me well to the political current affairs. |
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3rd Talk ( 8.30-10.30pm) : Perlembagaan Malaysia by Mr Idris Abdul Hamid from Majlis Keselamatan Negara
I feel like attending a history or shall i say a law class ? It involve a lots of Akta, Perundangan etc. But it is a nice one to be able to learn this all. As a Malaysian, we ought to KNOW! |
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| While singing the National Anthem- Negaraku and Warisan!=) |
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4th session: Forum Pembinaan Negara dan Bangsa by panelist Prof Madya Dr Majid Konting ( AKEPT) & Prof Dr. Mansor Mohd Noor ( KITA UKM).
It is a nice and informative talk that exposes me to the root of nation building. managed to learn that Malaysia is Negara Payung Anak Watan which consists of various different etnik, while countries like Germany and French are Negara Anak Watan which involve the concept of rakyat versus tamu. |
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Last talk:Cabaran Dalam Mentransformasikan Kepimpinan Belia By Mr Roslan Latif
An interesting one as there are a lots of interesting stories shared until i am so obsessed and not jotting down whatever he talked. =p
After all the talks, a short summary was delivered by VC UUM. The very important message from him which i remember the most is about the criteria to apply for being a civil servant:
1) CGPA must be 3.00 above 2) Be familiar with current affairs 3 ) Have a good command of English ( Multilanguage is a bonus) 4) Active in co-curriculum activities 5)Possess a required technical education
The exposure and knowledge gained from this convention are fruitful and beneficial. Before i end my post, the most important things which I value the most is after all-- Friends which i have met during the convention.
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