Asian Professional
Security Association (APSA) is an organisation uniting security
associations
in Asia. After the establishment of APSA Thailand, the parent body in
Bangkok in 1994, APSA has established chapters in India, Philippines,
Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
APSA, with members from nine countries, is the largest Asian organisation for security professionals and plays a leading and influencing role in the advancement of professionalism within the security industry in the region. APSA captivates an ever-increasing enthusiasm through remarkable achievements, thanks to the dedication, unity and co-operation of its country chapters.
The primary objective of APSA is to
make APSA a centre for exchange of information, expertise and technology
in
the promotion of professionalism and attainment of excellence in the
security industry in the Asian region. APSA always takes into account
the importance
of enhancing the opportunities for training and developments among its
members to raise the standards and public perception of
the security profession. In this direction, APSA Country Chapters have
embarked on a number of developmental programs in accentuating knowledge
and professionalism such as APSA Annual Conferences and locally, conferences,
seminars, dialogues and tea-talks and study/working visits. APSA also
works closely with the local Government and other security organisations
to ensure that the views and concerns of its members are taken into
account
in the drawing up of standards and legislation, and in their subsequent
amendments and clarification.
Currently APSA International Headquarters is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The objectives of the Association are to make APSA the centre for
- International members in the promotion of Industrial Security;
- Communication aimed at establishing goodwill, unity and mutual understanding;
- Exchange of information, expertise and technology in the promotion of professionalism in Industrial Security;
- A conduit for each member-Government
in the promotion of peace, co-operation and international stability.
APSA CONFERENCE
APSA Conference is the major annual event of APSA hosted each year by
rotation by its country chapters. APSA Conference is a distinguish
gathering
of international experts as security professionals from all over the
world come together to share experiences, exchange views,
formulate strategies and interact with peers from all around the world.
The 10th APSA Conference 2003 will be hosted by APSA Philippines Chapter from 4 to 5 September at Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines.
The preceding and forthcoming APSA Conferences are as follow:
| 1994 |
1st APSA Conference | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 1995 | 2nd APSA Conference | Seoul, South Korea |
| 1996 | 3rd APSA Conference | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 1997 | 4th APSA Conference | Manila, Philippines |
| 1998 | 5th APSA Conference | Penang, Malaysia |
| 1999 | 6th APSA Conference | New Delhi, India |
| 2000 | World Security Congress | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2001 | 8th APSA Conference | Beijing, China |
| 2002 | 9th APSA Conference | Singapore |
| 2003 | 10th APSA Conference | Manila, Philippines |
| 2004 | 11th APSA Conference | Hong Kong |
