STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION 2011

PROPOSAL

28th JULY 2011 – 31st JULY 2011

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION 2011 The Student Leadership Convention strives towards:

Creating a platform for all Indian leaders and future Indian leaders of Malaysian

IPTA and IPTS.

Providing leadership trainings and workshops for the undergraduates, in order

to instil leadership skills for our future leaders.

Enhancing the spirit of patriotism and loyalty to the nation.

Exposing the leadership qualities and create awareness of the responsibilities

carried by undergraduates for the country.

Fostering a good rapport and network among the Indian undergraduates of

Malaysian IPTA and IPTS.

Discussing about the government policies which are proportionally related to the

current education system.

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CONTENTS

A Glance at Student Leadership Convention 3

The Convention Theme 3

What is Student Leadership Convention 4

Objectives & Justifications 5

History of Student Leadership Convention 6

Previous Speakers of Student Leadership Convention 8

Student Leadership Convention Contact Details 10

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A GLANCE AT STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION

Student Leadership Convention 2011 will involve up to 300 delegates from Malaysian IPTA/IPTS and guest speakers from the economics, politics, business, welfare and professional sectors. At the tremendously successful 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Student Leadership Convention, government and legal organisations were particularly well represented.

This year’s Student Leadership Convention will be held from 28th July 2011 till 31st July 2011 at Auditorium, Asian-Europe Institute, University of Malaya.

THE CONVENTION THEME

This year’s theme is – ‘Spearheading Success Beyond The Boundaries’ – as this year’s concept is about nurturing a paragon mind set, cultivating a model of excellence, transformation, empowerment. and leading the pathway to success. Undergraduates should step out of their comfort zone, counter challenges and push themselves towards achieving extraordinary success. Student Leadership Convention 2011 will feature:

Effective workshops for self-realisation and a paradigm shift in mind set. Sessions that focuses on economic achievement and the methods involved to

reach greater heights. More discussion and forum on unsolved critical issues in our community. Sessions involving the famous and successful to inspire. Involve up to 200 hand-picked student leaders from leading Malaysian

IPTA/IPTS.

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WHAT IS STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION?

Student Leadership Convention or better known as SLC has been organized by the

Indian Undergraduates of University Malaya for the past four years beginning in 2006.

Apart from its objective to bring out their talents and enhance their leadership skills,

SLC creates a platform for student leaders from all over Malaysia to share their

perspective and ideas on ways to uplift our Indian community for a brighter future. SLC

also operates as a channel for student leaders to network and form a good rapport

among them.

Our vision for SLC is to be an effective platform to generate intellectuality, openness and

harmony among undergraduates through national integration. Besides that, the mission

that we are working hard to accomplish is towards leadership that gives service and

priority to undergraduates while promoting the university’s aspiration for a global

recognition. SLC is all about transformation. SLC has transformed over the years to.

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OBJECTIVES

Create a platform for all Indian leaders and future leaders of Malaysian IPTA and

IPTS.

Provide leadership trainings and workshops to instil leadership skills among

undergraduates.

Enhance the spirit of patriotism and loyalty to the nation.

Expose the leadership qualities and create awareness of the responsibilities

carried by undergraduates for the country.

Foster a good relationship and network among the Indian undergraduates of

Malaysian IPTA and IPTS.

Discuss about the government policies which are proportionally related to

current education system.

JUSTIFICATIONS

Undergraduates will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience so

that, they can excel in their career which requires leadership qualities.

To make sure that Indian undergraduates are well prepared to face the hurdles

and obstacles in future, with more confidence.

Need for vibrant and capable leaders to engineer future generation effectively in

order to build a thriving nation.

Eradicate the timidity of bringing up changes and instil a new vision among the

Indian community in the education pathway.

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HISTORY OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION 2006 SLC ’06 started off with the leadership of Mr. Delakan as the director and Mr. Mahaganapathy Dass, our advisor. The theme for SLC ’06 was “Mahasiswa Pemangkin Kemajuan Masyarakat India” which means undergraduates will be the catalyst for the development on the Indian Community. The highlight in SLC ’06 was the submission of a memorandum pertaining to problems faced by our Indian Undergraduates from their respective institutions. 2007 In SLC ’07 under the leadership of Mr. Parthiban, a new vibe was created in SLC. With the theme “Pioneering Excellence”, we gave the delegates an experience that never before in the history of a project organized by undergraduates has ever been accomplished. The delegates experienced the technology of teleconferencing. This created a big impact and further reinforced the theme of SLC ’07. Furthermore, SLC ’07 was also the year for the branding of SLC by the design of a logo.

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2008 Progressing to SLC ’08 the theme was “Be inspired to be a Transformational Leader” under the direction of Mr. Vinoth Kumarasamy, we improved our organizational approach. Tasks have been carried out in a professional way to create corporate environment with the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P) and Key Performance Index (K.P.I). In regards to the essence of the convention, four main subjects of concern were formed. They are Leadership, Career, Entrepreneurship and Community Service. Besides that, SLC ‘08 came up with a plan called “THE RM10 PLAN”, which calls for every Indian Undergraduate to contribute RM10 every month to aid Tamil Schools which are lacking in basic amenities such as tables and chairs. In addition, the greatest achievement of SLC ’08 was having Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India to give a public lecture in University of Malaya. 2009 “Revolution towards Dynamism” was not merely the theme for the previously conducted SLC but it showed that SLC ’09 was successfully conducted reflecting dynamism and vigour. Enthusiasm among the organizing committee and first female director Ms. Kamalashne Jayabalan, SLC did not show any signs of slowing down with the conception of a workshop oriented convention and inviting even more prominent figures not only locally but internationally. A union of delegates since SLC ’06 until SLC ’08 have been accomplished by us organizing a grand closing dinner.

2010 SLC 2010 was under the reins of Director Mr. Kumareshan Krishnan, upholding the theme “Ignite the Leader Within”. SLC 2010 was bold enough to embrace changes and change was all it needed to be a step ahead. It was a mission to put the delegates in flames in order to light up the leader within them. We reckon this could produce competent leaders to meet the current demands of the world. Well known speakers from various disciplines were present during the convention. 243 enthusiastic delegates from 33 public and private institutions were present. All the delegates sat together under one roof gaining input and lifting the spirit of leadership in them for the betterment of our community. SLC ‘10 has sent in resolutions to the Prime Minister’s office regarding challenges faced by our community as the main concept of SLC is to create a platform for the Indian undergraduates in Malaysia to gather, gain knowledge and confront issues involving the Indian community.

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NOTABLE SPEAKERS OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION

Dr.APJ ABDUL KALAM Former President of INDIA

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists of India with the unique honour of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions. He has been awarded the coveted civilian awards - Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990) and the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna (1997). Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India on 25th July 2002. His focus is on transforming India into a developed nation by 2020. Accepts SLC’s invitation to give a public lecture titled – ‘ My Vision For Youth’ - in University of Malaya .

TAN SRI DATUK G. GNANALINGAM Executive Chairman of WESTPORT

Tan Sri Datuk G. Gnanalingam is a prominent Malaysian businessman. He is the current executive chairman of West Port, one of Malaysia's leading port operators. The US$700 million entity has chalked impressive heights with a consistent double-digit growth since it opened its doors for business in 1996 under his stewardship The Singapore-born captain of industry, who grew up in Port Dickson and Kuala Pilah. He joined the privately

held port in 1994 and was instrumental in steering the port into a leading cargo and freight player in Asia. Tan Sri made himself present in SLC’09 and SLC ’10 to spark the student leader’s mind that they can reach the stars to.

TAN SRI DATO Dr. RAMON NAVARATNAM Corporate Advisor of SUNWAY GROUP

Tan Sri Dato Dr. Ramon Navaratnam is an author of nine books on Malaysia’s economic development and has served as the Vice Chairman of the Malaysian Business Council, Director of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and member of the National Economic Consultative Council (MAPEN II). He is now the Corporate Adviser of the Sunway Group, and was elected as the President of Transparency International Malaysia in March 2006 and Chairman for the

Center of Public Policy Studies of the Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) (2006). He has emphasized on social responsibility in SLC’09 in order to lift our community back on track.

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MR. NEELA MEHAN Deputy CEO of Perbadanan Sumber Manusia Berhad

A graduate of Universiti Sains Malaysia, he started his career as a teacher and gradually progressed to being appointed to work with Datuk Seri Najib Rajak during his tenure as the Education Minister. He was attached to Universiti Putra Malaysia as a lecturer in the faculty of economics and management. Has an experience in Institute Aminuddin Baki as an Assistant Director. He established Corporate-Asia Associates, an organization that focuses on human sciences. His involvement in UNPD, UNESCO,

HEP, and WORLD BANK sponsored programs that have helped to establish Malaysia as the centre of educational excellence among G15 countries. He is currently the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Perbadanan Sumber Manusia Berhad.

DATIN PADUKA MOTHER MANGALAM President for Life, Pure Life Society

Mother Mangalam is the president for life for Pure Life Society, a home for orphans. She is known for her spirit for compassion, harmony and sustainable development as well as a strong icon of spiritual development. She was conferred the title “mother” by the Society’s Board in 1986. In 2007 she was bestowed with the title “Datin Paduka” by the Sultan of Selangor for the abundance of contribution to society. She was also an advisor of Global Peace Festival Malaysia 2008.

DATO’ PRABA THIAGARAJAH Chief Executive Officer of BASIS BAY

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Physics from University of Malaya and Diploma in Computing & Information Technology from the University of Oxford (UK), Dato’ Praba ventured into the IT business very early on and has close to 19 years of experience. He is the representative member of societies such as Computer Exchange (Netherlands) and Association of Services & Computer Dealers (USA). He is also an individual member for several organisations such as Young

Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) and Singapore Computer Society (SCS). He has highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship in SLC’09.

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IN A NUTSHELL

We realize that there is always going to be an uphill battle that we need to fight. Therefore, any form of your kind contribution is highly appreciated. We realize that great leaders always inspire the society to form a greater future. We believe today’s youth will shape the future of tomorrow. If only our effort could give them hope and put a smile on their faces, it means the world to us. Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.

by Henry Ward Beeche.

CONTACT DETAILS Should be there any enquiries regarding the convention, kindly contact the following person: Miss. SHALINI PALRAJ COMMITTEE MEMBER OF SLC 2011 H/P 016-3575907 EMAIL msshalu@hotmail.com

Mr. VITHIAGANANT VADIVELOO DIRECTOR OF SLC 2011 H/P 017-4625909 EMAIL vithiaganant@yahoo.com Mr. DELAKAN RATHA KRISNAK FOUNDER OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION DIRECTOR OF SLC 2006 H/P 012-5844437 EMAIL deloo84@gmail.com OR Please mail your enquiry to umslc.team@gmail.com or visit our website at http://slcum.webs.com/