On 7th of September 2006, the Persatuan Alumni AOTS Malaysia (PAAM) successfully organized its Kaizen seminar for the 5th time. A similar seminar was held in University Putra Malaysia in 2004. This year the seminar was jointly organized with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak. The event was in support of the Japan Festival in Malaysia 2006. The welcome address was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Khaliq Ahmad, the Director of Management Center, IIUM. The Embassy of Japan was represented by Mr. Daisuke Yamamoto, First Secretary for Public Relations & Director of Japan Information Service. It was attended by 60 participants consisting mostly of the academic and office staff of IIUM. Besides PAAM members, we also had participants from as far as Seremban, Negri Sembilan. This half day seminar started off with Mr. Lim Eng Swee’s presentation. Mr. Lim is a Central Committee Member. His presentation was focused on 5S, which he presented to suit the audience and included with a video show on 5S.
Mr. Theodore Wong took over the second session with an elaboration on Kaizen and its methodologies. Mr. Wong is also a PAAM member. He explained that Kaizen in fact was more than just a practice in the office/workplace; it is a discipline that can be practiced in our daily lives.
The feedback received from participants was constructively positive. Some felt that the seminar was invigorating; while others suggested it should be repeated and organized in the near future.
A big thank you to the International Islamic University Malaysia and the Embassy of Japan for the excellent cooperation and strong support extended to PAAM! |