On the 9th to the 11th of April 2010, a congregation of 35 delegates inclusive of Paulians, Franciscans and Andreans came together at the Good Shepherd’s Seminary in Malacca for the Southern Regional Lasallian Convention 2010. This year’s convention marks the 8th such event organized which was under the supervision of La Salle Centre’s very own Isaac Stephen and his organizing team. “Catalyst of Change” was this year’s theme which was chosen in hope of giving the delegates a new perspective on playing their roles as Lasallian Leaders.
This year’s convention was without a doubt, a resounding success. Fortunately enough I was able to be part of the organizing team in this year’s convention which was a completely different experience for me altogether compared to being a delegate. Needless to say the responsibility was greater, although I was left with a greater deal of satisfaction. It was refreshing to witness the fresh faces of delegates enjoying themselves throughout the convention which made all of the preparation and hard work that the organizing team went through worthwhile.
It’s fair to say that everyone one of us had something to take from the convention including the organizing team. We emerged as different individuals, each with many resolutions but with a common ambition which is to reach out and make a difference and to be the catalyst of change.
- Lim Chun Yian, chairperson.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
8th Southern Regional Lasallian Convention 2010
Thursday, 20 May 2010
BUM 2010 - Sparks May Fly!!!
This year’s B.U.M. event is shaping up to be even more interesting than previous years. Last year saw panel larger-than-life speakers such as the inimitable Dr M making a show.
This year, we have a number of controversial speakers weighing in their opinions on the state of media in the country.
In one corner, there’s Zaini Hassan, the Utusan deputy editor-in-chief whose writing landed Teresa Kok under ISA arrest. In the other corner, Teresa Kok — who’s suing Utusan — is a speaker at the event too. But she’s in a different panel session so maybe they won’t be in the same room together. But they may bump into each other between sessions. We’ll be waiting to see what sparks may fly. Rest assured, our cameras will be on the ready!
Zaini’s session is themed “Coverage by Mainstream Media — Insights and Perspectives” and will be moderated by our good friend Rockybru, now Malay Mail head honcho.
Hmm, we’ll be sure to ask what “insights” and “perspectives” Zaini has about Utusan’s inflammatory articles and op-eds.
In the panel together with Zaini are Citizen Nades and Star‘s managing editor, P. Gunasegaram.
Remember Guna? He wrote the opinion piece about the caning of the three unwed mothers under Syariah law that the Star unceremoniously took down the next day and begged forgiveness for.
So we’re wondering what “insights” and “perspectives” Guna will be sharing. And guess what? Both Zaini and Guna were Journalists of the Year — the awards given by the National Press Club at its infamous showearlier this year. (Rocky is NPC president). What a reunion party – just don’t get caught on camera with a bottle of Jack’s!
Other highlights will be that Shar101 will be there to sign autographs (That’s a definite MAYBE!) So Non-Partisan may turn up to harass him with some more schizoid love! Oooh…MORE sparks!
The press release below from the organisers. If you wanna attend, just click on the BUM2010 site below. It’s open to everyone.
BUM 2010 on May 22
The bloggers’ event of the year – popularly referred to as Bloggers Universe Malaysia or ‘BUM 2010’ – will be held on Saturday, May 22 at the Lake View Club, Subang Jaya.
Themed ‘Bloggers moving Malaysia forward’, BUM2010 will feature Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim in a keynote address, and also the Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing, Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin in a special presentation on Internet-related issues.
This year’s event, fourth in the BUM series, is also to mark World Press Freedom Day which fell on May 3. It is organised by the Centre for Policy Initiatives (CPI) in association with All-Blogs (the national alliance of bloggers) and a group of socio-political bloggers.
According to BUM2010 organising chairman YL Chong a.k.a. Desiderata, the bloggers in the organising committee serve in their individual capacity and do not represent any specific political interests.
Chong also notes that both sides of the political divide are represented with the participation of Pakatan’s Khalid and Barisan’s Raja Nong Chik.
There will be three panel discussions on current topics of interest.
The noon session in Bahasa Malaysia titled ‘The ‘Allah’ issue: Various perspectives’ will feature Haris Ibrahim of
The People’s Parliament, Khalid Samad, MP for Shah Alam and Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, lawyer.
The evening forum titled ‘Bloggers Role in bridging the religious divide’ will feature Kuala Selangor MP Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok MP and Human Rights Party pro-tem secretary P. Uthayakumar.
All the sessions will have a Q & A to encourage audience participation.
CPI director Dr Lim Teck Ghee predicts, “This is likely to be a day full of hotly contested opinions and points of view on key divisive issues confronting Malaysia. But we believe that the presentations and dialogue can serve as the basis for clearer thinking rather than the muddled-headed pronouncements and political spinning that has been so prevalent.”
Places for the full-day event are limited to only 200 on a first-come-first-served basis. Fees at RM60 cover a quickie lunch, hi-tea, and buffet dinner.
Registration details are available at bum4msia.wordpress.com.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
KOMAS Non-discrimination Training of Trainers Workshop
Hi dear friends,
KOMAS is organizing a Non-discrimination Training for Trainers workshop on 29-31 May 2010. More info here on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/
LSC and the FT is hoping to send a team of 3-5 people there.
I've personally been to the training before a couple of years back and it was enriching. It includes things like an analysis of the country's racial background and problem, principles of non-discrimination, faciliation skills, and not forgetting you'll also be able to meet and exchange experience/ideas with other NGO friends.
If you can make it to the workshop, please send an email to TsuChong by 19th May (next Wednesday) so that i can wrap-up and register to KOMAS. They might limit the number of people we can send, so first come first serve.
Thanks!
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KOMAS started its work on EDUCATION FOR NON-DISCRIMINATION since 2004 in its Bangsa Malaysia Series Programme. More info at http://komas.org/bangsamalaysia
Amongst its many efforts, KOMAS had in the past 7 years, conducted TOT workshops and produced a host of creative media tools such as:
1. Bangsa Malasia Series 2005-2007: compilation of short films
2. Gadoh: a feature length film DVD
And recently, launched a cartoon booklet titled "Sweeping Dirt under the carpet-Reflections of race issues in Malaysia."
In its unrelenting effort to promote non-discrimination in Malaysia, KOMAS now invites YOU to participate in the upcoming TOT Workshop. You can look forward:
- To be trained as skilled and equipped trainers and facilitators
with the perspective of NON DISCRIMINATION in Malaysia.
- To be equipped with creative educational tools to be used in YOUR training sessions and workshops in your local area.
Date: Saturday to Monday, 29-31 May 2010
Venue: Petaling Jaya (TBC)
For info & form, email prakkash@komas.org or call Arul Prakkash (H/P: 019-2721035) /Pusat KOMAS (03-79685415).
Deadline for submission: 22 May 2010
Saturday, 8 May 2010
'Gadoh' Screening at Conference on Education Malaysia 2010
Date: 10 May 2010
Venue: Cititel Hotel, Mid Valley
Time: 8.45 am to 6 pm
In conjunction with the conference, there will be a public screening of 'Gadoh' the movie at 6.15pm. Please visit www.educationmalaysia2010.wordpress.com for more details on the movie.
Do invite your friends and come for this screening. Please RSVP by 9 May 2010.
For further information, please contact Tsu Chong - 016-2861313, Marveen - 017-3401922 or Pui Yi - 0175006747.
Hope to see all you Lasallians there!
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