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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON URBAN WELLBEING AND HAPPINESS 2014

Research And Development Division

Federal Department Of Town And Country Planning Peninsular Malaysia

Unit No. 50-13-1, Wisma UOA Damansara, 50 Jalan Dungun

Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 603-2081 6000; Fax: 603-2094 1170

Federal Department of Town and Country Planning (FDTCP) Peninsular Malaysia, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government has recognised and is promoting the role of planning in creating sustainable cities and enhancing the wellbeing of urban communities. The aim of the conference is to promote, discuss ideas, concept and initiatives in creating the environments towards urban wellbeing in Malaysia.

RENAISSANCE HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR

26 JUNE 2014

PROGRAMME 8.30 am Registration / Refreshment

SESSION 1

Chairman Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam Director Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) and Chairman of Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS)

Paper 1 Malaysian Wellbeing Index (MWI) 2012 : Advanced Measuring for Quality of Life by Mr. Azlan Abdul Rashid Deputy Director of Macro Economics Section Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Prime Minister’s Department

Q & A Session

Paper 2 Beyond GDP : Happiness and Wellbeing of Communities Towards Sustainable Development by Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough UN Resident Coordinator in Malaysia and UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam

Paper 3 Incorporating Social Urbanism in Planning for Urban Wellbeing and Happiness by Dr. Dahlia Rosly Director General Federal Department of Town and Country Planning Peninsular Malaysia

Lunch

SESSION 2

Paper 7 Work Life Balance Brings Happiness and Wellbeing of Communities by Ms. Suriahni Abdul Hamid Talent Corp Malaysia Berhad

Paper 6 Malaysian Family Wellbeing Index : Towards Family Happiness by Dr. Anjli Panalal Doshi Deputy General Director (Policy) National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN)

Paper 4 Youth Wellbeing and Happiness Towards Healthy Generation by Associate Professor Dr. Shamala Subramaniam Director of Sports Academy, University Putra Malaysia and

Senior Vice President for Malaysian Hockey Confederation

Q & A Session

9.15 am

26 JUNE 2014

Tea/Coffee Break

Welcome Remarks by Dr. Dahlia Rosly Director General Federal Department of Town and Country Planning Peninsular Malaysia

Official Opening International Conference on Urban Wellbeing and Happiness 2014 by The Honourable Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government

Awards Presentation

10.00 am

10.30 am

11.30 am

1.00 pm

2.30 pm

Chairman Mr. Mohd Nazri Mohd Noordin President of Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP)

5.00 pm Tea/Coffee Break and End of The Program

Paper 5 Ummah Development Index : Spirituality and Happiness by Mr. Mohamad Hisyam Mohamad Felo Center of Economics and Social Studies Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM)

Q & A Session