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APSA Malaysia - 4th Annual General Meeting

APSA Malaysia held its 4th Annual General Meeting on 29 September 2004 at Holiday Villa Subang, Kuala Lumpur. A tea-talk session by Senior Litigation Lawyer, Mr N Subramaniyan on "Snatch Theft Recovered Stolen Property - The Law" was held in conjunction with the said event.

The new Executive Committee for Year 2004/2006 was elected in the meeting. Dato' Haji Rahmat Ismail and Dato' Haji Mohd Som Sulaiman retained their posts as President and Deputy President respectively. The newly elected Vice Presidents were Mr Koay Poon Seng and Mr Adil Naidu Abdullah. Mr Saiful Ahmad was re-elected as the Honorary Secretary, while Ms Josephine Wong was elected as the Honorary Treasurer.

ISF 2004 - 3rd Regional Professional Security Forum

The ISF 2004 - 3rd Regional Professional Security Forum was successfully held at The Mines Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 15 and 16 June 2004 in conjunction with ISF 2002 Expo, which was held from 15 to 18 June 2004 at the same venue. It was jointly organized by APSA Malaysia and AMB Exhibition Sdn Bhd. Adopting the theme "Crime And The Borderless World", the event advocated on enhancement of knowledge and professionalism, particularly in providing platforms for interchange and generation of ideas for the betterment of security industry and profession.

The two-day forum had successfully captivated one hundred security professionals not only in Malaysia but also from other neighbouring countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and Philipines.

3rd Malaysia National Security Industry Awards

In its mission to upgrade the standard and image of the security personnel to earn the Malaysia security industry its due recognition, APSA Malaysia had organized the 1st Malaysian National Security Industry Awards in 2001, 2nd Malaysian National Security Industry Awards in 2002 and 3rd Malaysian National Security Industry Awards in 2004. The awards were given to individuals in Malaysia security industry, who had contributed outstanding services or demonstrated excellent skill and professionalism, and the influence of which encouraged improvements of the industry and its profession.

The 3rd Malaysian National Security Industry Awards was held on 15 June 2004 at The Mines Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, during the Joint Opening Ceremony of ISF & FIREC 2004.

The Security Personality Award for the year 2004 was awarded to Mr Adil Naidu Abdullah, Corporate Risks Consulting Sdn Bhd and Capt (Rtd) Hj Ab Rahman Dian of Selat Tebrau Security Service Sdn Bhd for their leadership, service and influence in the security industry.

MEETING WITH THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE POLICE AT SELANGOR WISMA DREDGING, KUALA LUMPUR

A meeting between APSA an PPKKM representatives with the Royal Commission on the Police represented by Tun Hanif Omar, Dato' Hamzah Md Rus and Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye was held on 20 May 2004, to discuss on the performance of the police force and provide inputs on ways to overcome its shortcomings there.

OTC Digital Mapping Services, a research and development company presented a talk to APSA Malaysia and SSAM (Security Services Association Malaysia) / PPKKM (Persatuan Perkhidmatan Kawalan Keselamatan Malaysia) members on the launching of their one and only Malaysian-made vehicle tracking and monitoring system utilizing GSM and GPS technology on 21 October 2003 at Holiday Villa Subang.

Tea Talk on 'The World Trade Organisation and Its Impact on the Malaysian Security Industry'

On 22 July 2003, APSA Malaysia Chapter organised a Tea Talk on the topic 'The World Trade Organisation and Its Impact on the Malaysian Security Industry' by Mr Thomas Selva Doss at Holiday Villa Subang, Kuala Lumpur. The tea talk which looked at the growth potential for the Malaysian security industry in the face of the competitions after WTO had captivated more than fifty security professionals from Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring states.

Mr Thomas Selva Doss, a Customs Consultant to many companies in Kuala Lumpur, has served the Royal Malaysian Customs and Excise Department as senior officer of customs for many years. He is also trained in customs audit, customs investigation, anti-smuggling procedures and handling of light firearms.

After the talk, Ms Bea J Rojo, Director of Ways and Means of APSA Philippines Chapter, made a special presentation on the 10th APSA Conference which will be held in Manila from 4-5 September 2003.


Ms Bea J Rojo gives presentation on 10th APSA Conference.	Mr Thomas Selva Doss speaking to the participants.

Tea Talk On ‘ The War On Iraq : Its Implications For Peace And Security’

APSA Malaysia successfully organised a Tea Talk on the much-sought-after topic of ‘The War on Iraq : Its Implications for Peace and Security’ by the renowned Dr Chandra Muzaffar on 30 April 2003 at Holiday Villa Subang, Kuala Lumpur. Fifty security professionals from Kuala Lumpur and various states in Malaysia had attended the talk.

Dr Chandra Muzaffar is the President of the International Movement for a Just World, which seeks to raise public consciousness on the moral and intellectual basis of global justice. He also sits on the Board of a number of other international NGOs concerned with social justice and civilisational dialogue.

Dr Chandra Muzaffar addressing to the participants at the tea talk.

Visit To The Office Of Chief Government Security Officer Of Malaysia

On 28 April 2003, APSA Malaysia President, Dato’ Haji Rahmat Ismail, together with Dato’ Haji Mohd Som Sulaiman (Deputy President), Mr Raymond Law (Vice President), Mr Edmund Marc De Run (Committee Member) and Ms Florine Lim (Executive Secretary) had made an official visit to Tuan Haji Johari Haji Jamaluddin, Acting Chief Government Security Officer of Malaysia at the Malaysia Prime Minister’s Department, Putrajaya. Tuan Haji Johari Haji Jamaluddin who is also Ex-Officio of APSA Malaysia discussed various security issues and agendas with the visiting delegates.

Following that, a courtesy visit was made to the office of the newly appointed Chief Government Security Officer of Malaysia, Prime Minister Department, Tuan Mahmood Adam on 27 January 2004 and to briefly explain about APSA.

Raymond Law, Dato' Rahmat Ismail, Tuan Haji Johari, Dato' Mohd Som andEdmund De Run at the entrance of Chief Government Security Officer's office

Visit to Proton Berhad and EOB Berhad

As part of its yearly activities, APSA Malaysia jointly organised a visit to Proton Berhad and EON Berhad with Security Services Association Malaysia on 16 July 2002. The main objective of the visit was to provide the visiting delegation with a general view and basic understanding on the management of security and safety at Proton Berhad and EON Berhad, the Malaysian local cars manufacturer and distributor.

Visit By Chief Editor and Regional Director of China Public Security Journal

On 26 December 2002, Mr Yang Jin Cai, Chief Editor of China Public Security Journal, and Mr Norman Ng, Regional Director of China Public Security Journal and Publisher of Asian Fire Fighting & Security Journal, led by APSA Singapore’s President, Mr Joseph Tang, paid a courtesy visit to APSA Malaysia. Also present were Mr Wilson Lim, Training Administrator of APSA Singapore and Ms Bea J Rojo, Director of Ways and Means of APSA Philippines. The guests were warmly welcomed by Dato’ Haji Rahmat Ismail, Dato’ Haji Mohd Som Sulaiman, Dr Choong Tuck Yew and Ms Florine Lim.

Wilson Lim, Norman Ng, Dr Choong Tuck Yew, Yang Jin Cai, Dato' Rahmat Ismail, Joseph Tang and Dato' Mohd Som at APSA Malaysia Office

Dato’ Haji Rahmat Ismail, hosted lunch for the visiting team at the famous Kelana Seafood Centre. Thereafter, the delegation had a meeting at APSA Malaysia office. Among issues discussed were 10th APSA Conference Philippines 2004 and Shenzhen International Security Show 2003.

Visit By APSA China Chapter

On 21 October 2002, after attending the 9th APSA Conference Singapore, APSA China Chapter delegation headed by Secretary General, Mr Dai Si Hong had visited APSA Malaysia. The ten members delegation from China was warmly welcome by Dato’ Haji Rahmat Ismail. The delegates also visited the Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia and were briefed by Tuan Nasir Ahmad on the Malaysian Commercial Security Practices. In the evening, APSA Malaysia hosted a dinner for the APSA China delegates at the famous West Lake Garden Restaurant at Sunway Lagoon Resort. Also present was Dato’ Hamzah Md Rus, Secretary Department ‘A’ of Ministry of Home Affairs Malaysia.

Both country chapters trusted that the discussions and networking over the visit would further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two chapters and bring about smart partnership and initiatives. It was also hope that the visit would be a successful catalyst in propagating similar trips among country chapters as the continual growth and development of APSA is underpinned by the culture of collaboration and cooperation.