Monthly Newsletter: Issue 17, June 2017 by International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates

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June 2017 • Issue 17 • Summer

Editors Ang Sea Yen. Clarrise Ng, Nur Adani Sobri, Patrick Chong Content Delphine Lee, Janet Jalet Tham, June Ong, MPPC Team, Ong Li Hui, Tan Yen Sing, Vincent Kow Design Andrew Chang, Aw Yee Chen, Tan Yen Sing

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I&B Hub Portfolio Management 101, Adobe Illustrator Workshop General Assembly, Summer Leadership Camp, Industry Insights HK Pre-Departure Gathering, Malaysian Public Policy Competition ICMS Venture Challenge (IVEC) Axiata Roundtable, ICMS Roadshow, SG Conversations Senate Sharing, Induction Day UK Flagship Event

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Inside

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CONNECT THE DOTS

Past & Current Events I&B Hub: Portfolio Management 101 (MY) ASEAN Circle Launch & Inaugural Dialogue General Assembly .................................................................... 2 Summer Leadership Camp Adobe Illustrator Workshop Associate Feature Maybank GO Ahead Challenge ................................ 3 Upcoming Events Industry Insights Malaysian Public Policy Competition Conversations (SG) HK Pre-Departure Gathering Internal Initiatives ICMS Pro Bono Consulting Project ......................... 4 Coding Series Affiliation: MSGA Malaysian Global Project Divisional Initiative: PDI Int. Portfolios Quote of the Month ...................................................................... 5

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vents E t n e r r u C Past & I&B HUB: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 101 (MY) by Nur Adani Sobri

On Thursday, the 8th of June, the Investment and Banking Hub of ICMS organized Portfolio Management 101 as an initiative under ICMS Academy. The twohour long seminar was conducted by Teoh Kok Lin, the founding fund manager of Singular Asset Management.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY by Vincent

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Taking a different approach from the usual meetings, this time, more bonding and reflection sessions will be available, aiming to build the ICMS’ spirit as a whole. One of the agenda will be the ICMS CSR Presentation, offering our Associates with the chance to pitch their projects, with the presence of sponsors and partners. Stay tuned.

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Generously hosted at Mr. Teoh’s house himself in Bangsar, 10 ICMS Associates participated in the dialogue. Among other things, Mr. Teoh talked about the art of investing and shared his valuable experience over the years. He also spoke about the various ways in which investors can

diversify their portfolio. All in all, the seminar was incredibly fruitful and everyone benefited greatly from it. We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to Mr. Teoh for offering his home and wisdom in making this event a success.

ASEAN CIRCLE LAUNCH & INAUGURAL DIALOGUE by Nur Adani Sobri On the 16th of June, ASEAN Circle was launched by the Government of Malaysia through the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI),the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia. The objective of the ASEAN Circle is mainly to better promote and inculcate the relevance of ASEAN to all its citizens. Held at Perdana Hall, MITI Tower KL, ICMS was honoured to have received exclusive invitation to attend this special event. The event was separated into two main sessions; the launching ceremony and the highlight of the event, the Inaugural ASEAN Circle Dialogue. The dialog session comprised of panelists from the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, S. Rajaratnam School of IS and ISIS Malaysia. The attendees went home with an abundance of knowledge on ASEAN and enlightened with newfound inspiration to promote ASEAN as a result of the dialogue.

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SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP by Ang

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Are you looking forward to the ICMS Summer Leadership Camp, the first-ever ICMS family gathering this year? Apart from team-building activities and ice-breaking games, the Professional Career Development Hub will also conduct an interactive personal development plan workshop and personality test. In collaboration with the GST hub, participants will be paired up with the ones they are least likely to work well with and collaborate in roleplaying scenarios. The SLC aims to provide a platform for the Associates to reflect on one another’s strengths and weaknesses and train their negotiation skills in an imaginative workplace setting.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR WORKSHOP by Janet Jalet Tham Informative. Useful. Fun. The Adobe Illustrator Workshop was conducted by Rachel Loh (EOP EXCO) on Google Hangouts. It was a unique digital learning experience that combined real time presentation with live Q&A. I personally find the live Q&A session most helpful as I could learn so much more when others ask questions that I never thought of.

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MAYBANK GO AHEAD CHALLENGE by Ong Sobri

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The 9th and 10th of June marked the Maybank GO Ahead. Challenge (MGAC) Campus Level 2017 in which some of our Associates from the Singapore Chapter are among the lucky finalists at their respective universities. They are Ong Li Hui from Singapore Institute of Management, Low Yin Yi and Lim Jia Liang from Nanyang Technological University. Holistic in nature, the competition tested the participants’ physical as well as mental strengths. For instance, a short race that was both physically challenging and fun. It also included a session on a strategic board game. With this, one’s ability to perform in a competitive environment and how a team is able to work synergistically were put to test. Moving on, the rest of the day was filled with various case studies which revolved around a virtual world. Participating groups were assessed based on how well they responded to each challenge in their teams. Ong Li Hui opined that MGAC was really an eye-opener as she got to meet and work with people from different backgrounds. As a biomedical student, Low Yin Yi never thought that she would get herself involved in any economics or business-related challenge, but after giving it a try, she realised that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Lim Jia Ling enjoyed every bit of it too, as he went home with quality insights on banking as well as newly formed connections with other outstanding participants. In a nutshell, MGAC was an exceptional experience to all.

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vents Upcoming E INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Happening on the 29th-30th of July, Industry Insights delivers the defining issue of our digital age: "The Challenges & Opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution" via interactive workshop sessions where participants and industry leaders examine the impact of everchanging technologies. Stay tuned for a summary of the event in The Messenger.

MALAYSIAN PUBLIC POLICY MPCC 2017 challenges participants to work with COMPETITION teammates to formulate policies in response to a general national issue during a two-day Residential Challenge. This year, the World Bank is onboard as our Knowledge Partner and reputable judges, speakers and mentors from various organisations and platforms will share on matters pertaining Sustainable Development. Register by 9th July 2017 here.

CONVERSATIONS (SG) by Delphine Lee

PRE-DEPARTURE GATHERING (HK) by Tan

In collaboration with TalentCorp, “Conversations” – an occasion where Malaysian undergraduates studying in Singapore can engage in stimulating conversations with Maybank representatives will take place on 26th August at the Maybank headquarters in Singapore. The open panel will provide Malaysian youth with greater insights into different industries in Singapore that Malaysian companies have stake in.

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The ICMS Hong Kong Pre-Departure Gathering 2017 is a continuing event organised by ICMS HK for the incoming Malaysian freshmen enrolling in universities in Hong Kong. It aims to prepare them to adapt to life studying in Hong Kong, clear their doubts, and allow them to form connections with others.

tives a i t i n I l a n r e t In MANAGEMENT CONSULTING HUB: ICMS PRO BONO CONSULTING PROJECT by Vincent Kow JUNE 2017

The ICMS Consulting Group (ICG) is the very first student run pro-bono consultancy in Malaysia. Upholding our vision to finely nurture keen individuals to be consultants of the highest calibre, we are targeting startups and NPOs to be our potential clients for our 8-week-long summer projects. Apply to be a consultant now as it is open to everyone!

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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY HUB: CODING SERIES by

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AFFILIATION: MSGA MALAYSIAN GLOBAL PROJECT by Ang

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Low Yin Yi and Lim Jia Liang supported the Malaysian Global Project hosted by our affiliate, the Malaysian Students’ Global Alliance (MSGA) this summer. They interviewed Ms. Johanis, a Malaysian living in Singapore, and gained new insights on how Malaysia’s policies can be improved. Follow MSGA’s Facebook page for the interview transcript that will be published soon.

Aiming to build the community of coders, E&T hub now opens the Python and Java courses and invites experienced coders within the Council to be mentors. Courses will be catered to one’s learning pace. Upon completion, ISH Testimonial will be presented as recognition of skills gained. Sign up here.

DIVISIONAL INITATIVE: PDI INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIOS by Patrick

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The Project Development and Initiatives Division (PDI) has set up International Portfolios for the Division. Headed by the PDI Directors, these International Portfolios aim to improve the quality of our ICMS events through a three pronged approach: a) The Mamak: A consolidated system for Associates to contribute their ideas for events and initiatives b) Black Hole: A library of past events and initiatives with postmortems for the Council to refer to and learn from. c) Development Group: A special task force that takes a 3rd party perspective on all ICMS events with the aim of increasing ROI to participants

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Be like the flower, turn your face to the sun. -Kahlil Gibran

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