Conference Schedule
International Conference on Malaysia
"Malaysia in Global Perspective"
27 & 28 September 2009, Cairo University
27 September 2009 (Sunday)
8.00 a.m. Registration
8.40 a.m. Arrival of Participants
8.45 a.m. Arrival of VIPs and Guests
9:00 am Opening Ceremony
9.10 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
9:20 a.m. Keynote Speaker by Tan Sri Dr Zulkurnain bin Hj Awang,
General Secretary, Ministry of Education of Malaysia.
"Malaysia in the Global Perspective: What we had and what are we looking for?"
9:55 a.m. Souvenir Presentation
10:30 AM 1st Session : Learning and Education: The Strength of Malaysia
Political Stability and Its Role in Promoting Education: Malaysia as a Model – Arabic version
Abdul Hamid Mohamed Ali Zaroum
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
Learning and Education: The Strength of Malaysia in Social Science Education for Regional Integration in Promoting Global Environmental Sustainability.
Prof. Datin Dr. Quek Ai Hwa
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
Education in Malaysia: Vision of Excellence in The Map of Worldly Education – Arabic version
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hassan Basri Awang Mat Dahan
Department of Malaysian Studies,
University of Malaya at Cairo University, Egypt.
Enhancing Tolerance and Understanding in A Malaysian Multicultural Classroom – From The Voices of Young Malaysians.
Ms. Maznah Hj Ibrahim
National University Of Malaysia, Malaysia.
12:30 pm End of 1st Session
12:30 pm 2nd Session : Managing Economy: Malaysian Experience
The Changing of Contemporary Economic and The Malaysia Reality - Arabic Version.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim
Cairo University, Egypt.
Role of Infrastructure in National Development.
Dr. Ramesh. J. Lalwani
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
European Union Bio-Fuel Targets and Its Impact on Malaysian Palm Oil Export: Malaysia's Dilemma Rethinking The New Market Strategy.
Dr. Abdul Manan Aruli
Jean-Monnet Centre Of Excellence For European Integration,
Freie Universitaet Berlin – Germany.
2:00 pm End of 2nd Session
3:30 pm 3rd Session : Managing Economy: Malaysian Experience
Malaysia as an International Food Hub.
Prof. Dr. Pazim @ Fadzim Bin Othman & Mr. Irfan Sungkar,
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
The Challenges and Implication of Dual Carrier Women on Future Work Force in Malaysia.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hjh. Sabitha Bte Marican
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
The Relationship Between Corporate Independence and Firm Performance: The Case of Public Listed Firms in Malaysia.
Prof Dr Karl Wagner
University Of Applied Sciences, Germany
& Pooyan Yousefi Fard
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
5:00 pm End of 3rd Session
5:00 pm 4th Session : Politics, Administration and Foreign Policy: Malaysian Style
The Parliamentary By-Elections and The Shaping of Malaysian Political Landscape after The 12th General Election.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Redzuan Othman
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
What We Have and Have-Not: e-Government in Malaysia.
Dr.Sharifah Mariam Alhabshi
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
6.00 pm End of 4th Session
28 September 2009 (Monday)
10:00 am 5th Session : Politics, Administration and Foreign Policy: Malaysian Style
Malaysian Foreign Policy in The Changing World -Arabic Version.
Prof. Dr. Hoda Mitkess
Cairo University, Egypt.
Malaysia's Foreign Policy Orientation Post-Mahathir.
Dr. Khadijah Md. Khalid
University Of Malaya, Malaysia
Global and Regional Environmental Issues and Challenges: Malaysia’s Response.
Mr. Hari Ramalu Ragavan
United Nations Development Programme, Malaysia Country Office
11:30 pm End of 5th Session
11:30 am 6th Session : Agriculture, Industry, Technology and ICT: Malaysian Focus
Industry and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Malaysia - Arabic Version
Prof. Dr. Abdullah Shehatah
Cairo University, Egypt.
The Malaysian Agricultural Industry in The New Millennium - Issue and Challenges.
Prof. Dr. Baki Bin Bakar
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
Global Warming, Vulnerability and Policy Implications for Malaysia.
Prof. Dr. Khairulmaini Bin Osman Salleh
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
Modernised and Higher Technology Agriculture in Malaysia.
Dr. Noraida ismail
University of Malaya
1:30 pm End of 6th Session
2:30 pm 7th Session : Multicultural Society and Religious Tolerance : Malaysian Features
Managing The Multiethnic Society: The Malaysia Model in The Millennium.
Dr. Gaber Awad
Cairo University, Egypt.
Gender, Law and Corruption in Malaysia.
Ms. Noorun Nashriah Bt Hj Ramli
University Of Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia.
Cultural Diversity and Multi Ethnicism Conserves A Harmonious Malaysian Society – A Reflection.
Ms. Zawiah Haji Mat
Technical University Of Malaysia, Malaysia
& Ms. Mashitah Sulaiman
Islamic Science University Of Malaysia, Malaysia.
4:00 pm End of 7th Session
4:00 pm 8th Session : Multicultural Society and Religious Tolerance : Malaysian Features
Articles 3 and 11 of The Federal Constitution and Religious Tolerance in Malaysia.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil
MARA University of Technology, Malaysia.
The Role of The New Media in Intercultural Relations: A Study of Malaysian Online Newspapers.
Prof. Dr. Md Sidin Ahmad Ishak
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
How Malaysian Chinese View The Malays: A Version of Accepting Others.
Dr. Kuang Ching Hei
University Of Malaya, Malaysia.
5:30 pm End of 8th Session
5:30 pm Closing Ceremony
Presentation of the Conference Report by
the Chairperson of the Steering Committee
5:50 p.m Closing Speech
6.00 pm End of Conference
