UUM Unlv.rsltl Utara Malaysia

Project Proposal

The 4thASEAN Future Leaders Summit (AFLES 2016)

Universiti Saills Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia 13th_ 24th July 2016

Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4

1.1Vision ..................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Mission .................................................................................................................................. 4

1.3 Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 4

1.4 Outcomes: .............................................................................................................................. 4

1.5 Theme.................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Description............................................................................................................................... 5

2.1. Duration................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2. Participant description: ......................................................................................................... 5

2.3. Organizing Committee: ........................................................................................................ 5

3 Highlights from the Past .............................................................................................................. 6

1st AFLES 2013 (21-27 October 2013) ................................ : ...................................................... 6

2nd AFLES 2014 .......................................................................................................................... 7

3rd AFLES 2015 .............................................................................................................................. 8

4. AFLES Tentative Schedule ......................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Event Schedule: ..................................................................................................................... 9

4.2 Summit Schedule Summary: ................................................................................................. 9

5. 4th AFLES 2016 Honorary VVIP .............................................................................................. 10

5.1. Launching ceremony, AKEPT: 15th July 2016 ................................................................ 10

5.2. UiTM Opening Ceremony, Shah Alam: 17th July 2016 ..................................................... 10

5.3. USM, Penang, Malaysia: 19th July 2016 ............................................................................ 10

5.5. PSU Opening Ceremony, Hat Yai, Thailand: 22nd July 2016 ............................................ 10

6. The 4th AFLES 2016 Tentative Programme Summary ............................................................. 11

6.2.1. Delegate Registration& Ice-Breaking [Day 0 l3th July 2016] ..................................... 11

6.2.2. Leadership Workshop [Day 1 -14thJuly 2016] .............................................................. 11

6.2.3. AKEPT [Day 2 - 15th July 2016] .................................................................................... 11

6.2.4. AKEPT [Day 3 16th July 20 16] .................................................................................... 12

6.2.5. UiTM[Day4 17th July 2016] ....................................................................................... 13

6.2.6. USM [Day 5 - 18th July 2016] ........................................................................................ 13

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6.2.7. USM [Day 6 _19th July 2016]. ......................................................................................... 14

6.2.8. USM [Day 7 - 20th July2016] ......................................................................................... 14

6.2.9. USM [Day 8 - 21 st July 2016] ........................................................................................ 14

6.2.10. PSU [Day 9 - 22nd July 2016] ....................................................................................... 15

6.2.11.PSU[Dayl0 23rf July2016] ...................................................................................... 15

6.2.12. USM [Day 11 - 24th July 2016] .................................................................................... 16

8. Requirements& Eligibility ........................................................................................................ 18

8.1 Eligibility............................................................................................................................. 18

8.2 Registration ......................................................................................................................... 18

8.3 Benefits for participants ...................................................................................................... 19

9. Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 19

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1. Introduction The 4thASEAN Future Leaders Summit CAPLES 2016) is a ten-day exciting program that invites student leaders from universities in the ASEAN region as well as other universities. This is the fourth endeavour in bringing partner universities under one program, aiming to enrich their students with leadership capabilities. This program intends to create a networking platform for participants to share ideas and knowledge on critical issues of higher education, leadership and student participation to aid in policy making and to create a sustainable tomorrow for the young generation.

1.1Vision To foster mutual relationship and create a sustainable network of thoughtful students with leadership skills to lead in education and society

1.2 Mission To nurture, train and educate the leaders of tomorrow in higher learning institutions towards better interdependence, policy making and a sustainable future

1.3 Objectives • To promote Malaysia as a higher education hub for ASEAN students

• To create a network of students with high potential for leadership. • To impart leadership transformations and prepare students for social leadership. • To foster cross cultural learning and activities among students. • To provide a platform for student leaders to share useful ideas.

• To showcase talents and networking opportunities of community leaders.

• To develop and nurture friendship and strong ties among leading universities in the ASEAN region.

1.4 Outcomes: • Malaysia as a destination for higher education among ASEAN community • Establishment of ASEAN Young Leaders' Transformation Group as a permanent

committee for future projects.

• Engage in long term student leadership programs for ASEAN university networking.

• Publication of conference presentations and participant essays.

1.5 Theme • Building Leadership for Sustainable Tomorrow

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2. Description

2.1. Duration 4th ASEAN Future Leaders Summit (AFLES 2016) is a program spanning ten days of

student leadership transformation. It invites student leaders from leading universities in ASEAN from the l4 thof July (Thursday) to the 251hof July (Monday), 2016.

2.2. Participant description: Active students with leadership and entrepreneurial skills will be chosen through a fair

and merit-based selection process. This program intends to bring together 100 student leaders of the universities across the ASEAN countries, includinglO delegates from the 3rd AFLES 2015 as ambassadors, 25 students from Universiti Sains Malaysia, 20 students from Prince of Songkla University, 20 students from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam and 5 students from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) for a grand total of 170 students. Apart from the committee selection process, the organizers of each participating university of ASEAN bear the responsibility of selection of these students for participation in AFLES 2016.

2.3. Organizing Committee: This event is organized as a collaboration of four different universities along with

AKEPT. From USM side, the organization and management of the event will be managed by Postgraduate Student Association (PSA) USM. The members of the organizing committee are selected on basis of experience and dedication from PSA-USM. PSU, UiTM and UUM will have their own committees formed likewise. AKEPT is giving full support for this mega event.

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3 Highlights from the Past pt AFLES 2013 (21-27 October 2013)

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2nd AFLES 2014

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3rd AFLES 2015

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4. AFLES Tentative Scbedule

4.1 Event Schedule: AFLES will be ten-day long program with participants spending three days of workshop and lectures at AKEPT, two days at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), three days at Universiti Sains Malaysia (part two), half day in Universiti Utara Malaysia (part three) and three days at Prince of Songkla University (part four), Hat Yai, Thailand. Various event sessions, such as discussions, workshops, forums, activities on leadership/teamwork, entrepreneurship, and cross cultural exchange activities are included for this program.

4.2 Summit Schedule Summary: Summit Duration at,

AKEPT, Negeri Sembilan: 13th _16th July 2016 Arrival and registration: 13th July 2016 Launching Ceremony and Plenary Sessions 14th - 16th July 2016 (Departure from AKEPT to UiTM Shah Alam, 16thJuly 2016 after lunch)

UiTM, Sbab Alam: 16th_17th July 2016 Plenary Session Programme (Departure from UiTM to USM Penang, 18th July 2016 morning, stopover at Lost World of Tambun and reach USM late evening)

18thUSM, Penang, Malaysia: - 20th July 2016 ASEAN Cultural Night, Plenary Session, CEO Forum, teambuilding, cultural exchange and education display, UNESCO sight visit and community work programme (Departure from USM, Penang to PSU, Thailand and stopover in UUM, Kedah on 2pt July 2016 morning)

UUM, Kedab, Malaysia: 21st July 2016 (morning until lunch) Introduction to UUM and activities (Leave for Thai border around 230pm after lunch)

PSU, Hat Yai Tbailand: 21't July - 24th July 2016 (Arrival at the border of Malaysia-Thai at Bukit Kayu Hitam around 4pm Malaysian time, 3pm Thai time) Activities organised by PSU, talk on Thai tourism industry, community service, activities example water rafting etc. Leaving PSU to USM on 24th July after lunch.

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S. 4th AFLES 2016 Honorary VVIP Listed honourable VVIP are invited and subject to confirmation.

5.1. Launching ceremony, AKEPT: 15th July 2016 • Dato' Seri Haji Idris Jusoh (Ministry ofHigher Ecudation, Malaysia) • Professor Tan Sri Datuk Dzulkifli Abdul Razak (President, International Association of

Universities (IA U) • Professor Dato' Dr. Asma Ismail (Director General of Higher Education, Malaysia) • Professor Datuk Dr Omar Osman (Vice Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia) • Tan Sri Dato' Sri Professor Ir. Dr. Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar (Vice Chancellor, UiTM) • Professor Dato' Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak (Vice Chancellor of Universiti Utara

Malaysia, UUM) • Associate Professor Chusak Limsakul (President, Prince of Songkla University,

Thailand) • Professor Dr. Mohamad Kamal Haji Harun (Director of AKEPT, Higher Education

Leadership Academy) • Mr. Patrick M. Hogan (Director, Sheldon College, and RPT Singapore) • Honorable Consulate General ofASEAN countries • Prof Fauziah Taib, Dean of School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia • Dr Farizal Rajemi, Durector for International Affairs and Cooperation, Universiti Utara

Malaysia (UUM)

5.2. UiTM Opening Ceremony, Shah Alam: 17th July 2016 • Tan Sri Dato' Sri Professor Ir. Dr. Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar (Vice Chancellor, Universiti

Teknologi MARA)

5.3. USM, Penang, Malaysia: 19th July 2016 • Professor Dato' Dr Omar Osman (Vice Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia) • Professor Fauziah Taib (Dean of School of Management, USM) • Professor Dr. Rozman (Dean, Institute ofPostgraduate Studies, USM) • Associate Professor Dr. Anees Janee Ali

5.4. UUM, Kedah, 2pt July 2016 • Prof. Dato' Seri Dr. Mohamed Mustafa Ishak, Vice Chancellor ofUUM • Dr. Mohamad Farizal B. Rajemi, Director ofUUM International Affairs and Cooperation

5.5. PSU Opening Ceremony, Hat Yai, Thailand: 22Dd July 2016 • Associate Professor Chusak Limsakul (President, Prince of Songkla University,

Thailand) • Assistant Professor Dr. Pattara Aiyarak (Vice-president at International Affairs PSU)

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6. The 4th AFLES 2016 Tentative Programme Summary

6.2.1. Delegate Registration& Ice-Breaking [Day 0 -13th July 2016] Day: Wednesday Venue: AKEPT, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

TIME SESSION r

Registration of Delegates I

5.00 pm - 9.00 pm Check-In at AKEPT i

8.00 pm- 9.30 pm Welcome Dinner The 4th AFLES 2016 PROGRAMME BRIEFING

Speaker: Mohammad AU Sarvghadi (Programme Director, AFLES 2016 & Vice-President, PSA-USM)

9.30 pm 11.00 pm ICE-BREAKING SESSION OF 4th AFLES

Mr. Faisal Haider, Ms. Pantea Keikhosrokiani, Mr. Oday Al-Chalabi i

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6.2.2. Leadership Workshop [Day 1-14thJuly 2016) Day: Thursday Venue: AKEPT, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

TIME SESSION 7.00 am 8.30 am Breakfast 8.30 am - 1.00 pm Leadership Workshop by AKEPT Professionals 1.00 pm 2.00 pm Lunch & Prayers 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm Leadership Workshop by AKEPT Professionals

04.00 pm - 09.00 pm TOUR OF PUTRAJAYA 09.00 pm - 10.30 pm Supper at AKEPT

6.2.3. AKEPT [Day 2 - 15th July 2016) Day: Friday Venue: AKEPT, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

TIME SESSION 8.00 am - 8.45am Breakfast 8.45 am- 9.00 am Arrival ofVVIP Guests 9.00 am - 9.05am Programme Opening

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Negaraku Short Movie of AFLES 2013, 2014 and 2015

9.05am 9.15am

WELCOMING SPEECH Professor Dr. Mohamad Kamal Bin Haji Harun

Director ofHigher Education Leadership Academy AKEPT, Malaysia

9.15am-9.30am

GRAND OPENING of The 4tb ASEAN Future Leaders Summit

Launching by Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato' Seri Idris Jusoh

9.30 am 10.00 am Press Conference

Plenary Session: ASEAN FUTURE LEADERS FORUM

10.00 am-11.30 am Honorary Consulate Generals ofASEAN + USA Ambassador (to talk

about involvement of USA in ASEAN development) (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar,

Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao) Plenary Session:

11.30 pm -12.30 pm ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN BUILDING COMMUNITY Speaker:Adjunct Prof. Dato' Ghazali Dato' Yusoff

12.30 pm 02.30 pm Lunch Break & Prayers Plenary Session:

LEGACIES OF INSPIRING LEADERSHIP 02.30 pm - 04.30 pm Speaker:Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak

President, International Association ofUniversities (lAU), UNESCO affiliated

04.30 pm 04.45 pm Break

4.45 pm -10.00 pm TRIP TO KUALA LUMPUR 10.00 pm Supper at AKEPT

6.2.4. AKEPT [Day 3 _16tb July 2016] Day: Saturday Venue: AKEPT, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

SESSIONTIME Breakfast

Plenary Session: 7.00 am 8.00am

Speaker: Patrick M. Hogan Entrepreneurship Opportunities in ASEAN

8.15 am 9.30am

I Plenary Session:

9.30 am 11.00am i

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Speaker: Prof. Dr. Mohamad Kamal bin Haji Harun Director,

Centre for Leadership in Learning & Teaching, AKEPT 11.00 am 11.15 am Tea Break

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11.15 am- 1.00 pm

Plenary Session: YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AS FUTURE ASEAN LEADER

Speaker: Tengku Mahaleel CEO, Proton

01.00 pm - 02.00 pm Lunch Break 02.00 pm - 09.30 pm TRIP TO MALACCA 10.00 pm 11.00 pm Dinner at UiTM

11.00 pm Check-in at UiTM Hostel

6.2.5. UiTM [Day 4 - 17th July 2016] Day: Sunday Venue: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

TIME SESSION :

8.00 am - 9.00am Breakfast

9.00 am - 10.30am i

Plenary session:

10.30 am-1O.50am Refreshment !

11.00 am - 12.30 pm i Plenary session:

12.30 pm 0l.30 pm Lunch 01.30pm 09.00 pm Trip to Kuala Lumpur (KLCC)

I 9.30 pm - 10.30 pm Late supper at UiTM

6.2.6. USM [Day 5 - 18th July 2016] Day: Monday Venue: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia and USM, Penang

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TIME SESSION 7.00 am -7.30am Breakfast and Prepare to leave UiTM

7.30 am - 11.00 am JOURNEY TO LOST WORLD OF T AMBUN (lunch at Tambun) 11.00 am - 6.00 pm Teambuilding at Lost World of Tambun

06.30 pm ­ 11.00 pm JOURNEY TO PENANG (Dinner along the way) 11.00 pm Check-in to USM Hostel

6.2.7. USM [Day 6 _19th July 2016] Day: Tuesday

Venue: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia

TIME SESSION 9.00 am - 10.00am Breakfast

10.00 am - 12.30noon Plenary Session/Team worklDiscussion ASEAN Education

12.30 pm ­ 01.30 pm Lunch Break 02.00 pm ­ 06.00 pm Preparation for ASEAN GALA NIGHT and Cultural Exhibition 08.00 pm ­ 11.00 pm ASEAN GALA NIGHT

6.2.8. USM [Day 7 - 20th July 2016] Day: Wednesday Venue: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia

TIME SESSION 7.00 am -7.30am Breakfast

9.00 am - 2.00 pm ESCAPE Park (Team building activities) 02.00 pm ­ 07.30 pm Batu Ferringhi beach (Lunch) Penang sightseeing & Gurney Plaza 8.30 pm ­ 11.00 pm Penang Hill & Dinner

6.2.9.USM [Day 8 - 2pt July 2016] Day: Thursday Venue: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia, UUM and PSU

TIME SESSION VENUE

7.00- 7.30 am Breakfast & check-out USM

7.30 am Departure to Thailand USM

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10.00am- 03.00pm Stop over at UUM

Briefing, leadership activities and l~ch

3.00 -4.00 pm I Continue Journey to Thailand and Immigration at

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3pm Thai time Immigration & Pick up by PSU busses to Hatyai 5 pm Thai time Reach Hatyai and sight seeing

8-9pm Thai time Dinner and check in

UUM

PSU

PSU

6.2.10. PSU [Day 9 - 220d July 2016] Day: Friday Venue: Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand

TIME SESSION VENUE 8.00 am - 9.00 am Breakfast PSU

WELCOMING SPEECH, PSU President, PSU

USM VVIP Guest of honor

9.00 am - 09.30 am OFFICIAL LAUNCHING (PSU SECTION)

PHOTO SESSION Plenary session:

09.30 am - 10.30 Tourism in Thailand: What other ASEAN Countries Can am Learn From this Amazing Country

Speaker: TBD 10.30 am - 11.00

Refreshment am

Team Activity: Ways to improve ASEAN nations in terms 11.00 am - 12.30 PSUof Tourism Industry

pm I 12.30 pm 01.30 i

Lunch Break PSU pm I

I02.00 pm - 07:00 Visit to Community Work

pm i Dinner PSU07.00 pm

6.2.11. PSU [Day 10 - 23rf July 20l6] Day: Saturday Venue: Prince ofSongkla University (PSU), Thailand

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TIME SESSION VENUE 8.00 am 9.00 am Breakfast PSU

Plenary session:

I 9.00 am 9.15 am Briefing about AFLES Community Plan Competition PSU I 3rd AFLES Programme Director

9.15 am - 10.45 am Group Presentation Session 1: PSUGroups: Malaysia. Thailand, Myanmar

10.45 am - 11.00 Short Break PSU

am 11 :00 am - 12:30 Group Presentation Session 2: PSU

pm Groups: Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch Break 02.00 pm - 04.00 Group Presentation Session 3: PSU

pm I Groups: Indonesia, Laos, Brunei, Philippines 04.00 pm I Departure to Hat Yai City Center PSU

Dinner Closing Ceremony 08.00 pm

Closing Speech, Certificate ofParticipation I Group Photo

6.2.12. USM [Day 11- 24tb July 20161 Day: Sunday Venue: Prince of Songk1a University (PSU), Thailand

Time Session Place

8.00 am 9.00 am Breakfast & Check-out PSU

9.00 am - 12.00 pm City Tour HatYai

12.00 pm Departure to USM Penang HatYai

05.00 pm Arrival to USM Penang USM

06.00 pm Sending to Bus Station and Airport Penang

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