ICMS 8th Council Prospectus

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PROSPECTUS Building Networks. Empowering Leaders. Realising Ideas

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CED’S ADDRESS

by Darrell Lee Ket Wui

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SIX YEARS & COUNTING the ICMS History

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VISION & MISSIONS the reasons behind it all

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MILESTONES achievements unlocked

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ICMS CULTURE nine pillars of professionalism

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COUNCIL’S STRUCTURE the ICMS constitution

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE the leaders of ICMS ANNUAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS main events in Malaysia EVENTS AROUND THE GLOBE happenings in 6 countries CONTACT US get in touch

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FOUNDER’S FOREWORD

by Louis Chuo

FOUNDER’S FOREWORD LOUIS CHUO LLER AD FOUNDER OFR ICMS This year marks the 8th anniversary of ICMS since its founding.

I am truly excited to uphold the milestones that we have achieved as a global network of aspiring Malaysian students. The Council remains persistent and proves to be one of the most successful Malaysian student-run organisations with the abundance of meaningful events planned for the year. ICMS has been committed to refining and reaffirming our value proposition so that we remain relevant to our stakeholders and Partners and Sponsors. ICMS holds an unwavering commitment to consistently improve our stakeholder engagement strategy to greater heights. As the founder of ICMS, I assure all our respective Partners and Sponsors that our international team of Directors are of high calibre and dedication who are committed to uncompromising quality. Our motivation for continuous improvement takes heed from the generous support, trust and faith that we have received from the long-term partnerships we have forged these past 7 years.

It is with hope that this prospectus may instil the same spectrum of goals with our future partners to forge a beneficial network with ICMS – an organisation where our people are our greatest asset. consists of constant learning from all aspects of life and fostering these profound knowledge to deliver events and initiatives that will skyrocket ICMS to greater heights. More than ever before, we aim to further endorse our founding missions through each step of the way.

We have accomplished a myriad of milestones within the tenure of the 7th Council. It has been another successful year as we constantly build upon our three founding pillars of ICMS – building networks, empowering leaders and realizing ideas. Inspired by these missions, our global presence has increased exponentially across international borders. Our utmost pledge to excellence and performance has been showcased in our solid brand value and sterling track record. We would also like to express great gratitude to our generous partners and sponsors who stood by us and provided both financial and strategic support.

Strategic Partner: ICAEW Partner: Maybank, EY, Sunway Group, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Platinum Sponsor: Unilever, Axiata Bronze Sponsor: PwC In regards to this, the 8th Council, in consultation with the wider Council, has begun experimenting and developing ideas for the constant growth of the Council which we are confident will create a larger social impact. Moving forward, we have consolidated the sentiments and visions of each individual of the Council into establishing the building blocks of the 8th Council. Critical to our strategic plans for the term, we are aiming to educate our Associates and provide an engaging and enriching experience for constant empowerment. The 8th Council also aims to build greater diversity in terms of our Associates, solidify our presence and position as an international Council and provide inclusive stakeholder engagement.

It is for these motives that I am confident that the 8th Council is equipped with the right mindset to push boundaries further and deliver remarkable returns and value to all our members, stakeholders and partners.

By venturing over new horizons and constant manifestation of our vision and missions, we strive to build-upon our position as the leading international Malaysian-based student organisation.

The International Executive Committee (EXCO) of 2018/19 has relayed their remarkable and promising initiatives and projects that are being lined up for the term ahead. I place the utmost trust and faith in these brilliant leaders to push ICMS further and reinforce our stakeholder engagement strategy. Henceforth, I strongly prompt our fellow stakeholders to follow our journey in our resolute efforts to continue writing this success story and reach for the stars together.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ADDRESS DARRELL 8TH COUNCIL’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sir Isaac Newton once said: “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”. The 7th Council have been the giants who have enabled us to see further and achieve more, and we would like to thank them for showing us what it truly means to Build Networks, Empower Leaders, and to Realise Ideas. For this Council term, the 8th Council is looking to educate our Associates about our meaningful past, to engage and enrich their experiences, and to envision the future together.

Educate: It is crucial for us as members of the ICMS family to understand and appreciate our grassroots. We truly believe that through understanding where we came from, we’ll be able to grasp our purpose.

Engage and Enrich: We resonate with the sentiment that ICMS’ most important assets are our Associates.

As such, we are looking to promote engagement between every single person in ICMS. We hope to build relationships that transcend work boundaries, to form friendships that will last a lifetime. We also want everyone to have the ultimate associate experience. Hence, we’ll be looking to launch and revamp initiatives to provide everyone with a platform to express themselves.

Envision: For any organisation to thrive, it is essential for it to have a clear vision. Upon building this vision for ICMS, we aim to adopt a bottom-up approach to enable everyone in ICMS, regardless of where they are in the Council, to have a voice with which they can express their own thoughts and hopes for the future of ICMS. It is my personal view for the 8th Council to act as a launchpad, to lay down the foundations for greater things to come. So we look to consolidate everyone’s input to form – not my vision, not the EXCO’s vision, but rather, OUR vision for ICMS. These four elements: educating, engaging, enriching, and envisioning are the four pillars which will support the overarching goal of the 8th Council – to diversify our growing outreach while engaging more closely with our Partners, Sponsors, and our Associates. This diversification and engagement will serve to solidify the presence of ICMS in the ever-changing contexts of our various Chapters around the world. We trust that the respective visions created by each Chapter, which cater to the unique expectations of our Associates, will fall in line with these goals.

“ICMS’ most important assets are our Associates” - DARRELL LEE

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OUR HISTORY On 28th November 2010, a group of passionate Malaysian students formed an organisation — the International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates (ICMS). Their philosophy to the formation of ICMS was a bold one: to attract a global network of aspirational young people who are keen to develop professionally. Based in the United Kingdom, the 1st Council officially founded ICMS at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford. The 1st Council succeeded in engaging the utmost motivated Malaysians to organise the very first flagship event — Malaysian Public Policy Competition (MPPC) 2011 that relayed remarkable returns for our corporate partners.

In 2012, the the core aspiration of connecting Malaysian scholars all around a global network motivated the 2nd Council to establish ICMS as a registered NGO. This milestone earned the trust of corporate partners, expanded the reach of ICMS and brought MPPC 2012 to a new pinnacle, which caught the eye of the Malaysian Prime Minister himself.

The 3rd Council began their term with a major rebranding movement to distinguish ICMS as a dynamic network of students passionate about career, intellectual and leadership development. To that end, the 3rd Council facilitated a significant restructuring of ICMS membership, strengthening the character, competence and dedication of our Associates.

ICMS also introduced its second flagship event – Industry Insights (I2) – an event where participants were given face-to-face interaction with top company executives.

ICMS propelled to greater success with the expansion efforts led by the 4th Council in five countries; Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, Malaysia and the United States of America.

Following this expansion, the 4th Council implemented an internal restructuring masterplan. That is, the establishment of a Council-wide divisional structure to accommodate the Council’s growth and for the improved utilisation of human capital.

Additionally, the 4th Council launched the Hong Kong Case Competition, as well as other existing flagship events.

The 5th Council continued ICMS’ expansion by reinforcing its presence in six different countries. At their helm, ICMS partnered with 11 other Malaysian student councils from nine different countries to form the Malaysian Students’ Global Alliance. It is a collaboration which produced the Global Policy Symposium aiming to engage Malaysian students in discussion over issues of national significance. Inspired by the founding aims, ICMS introduced the Industry Sectors Hub (ISH) — a long-term initiative to develop Associates’ individual and career aspects.

Dedicated to strengthening Associate engagement, the 6th Council crafted a multiplier of growth which led to over 9 times Associates increment relative to the founding team of 12 students. Under their guidance, ICMS achieved greater stability by strengthening its core initiatives, consolidating recruitment strategies, and securing strong relationships with its Sponsors. The 6th Council also introduced the ICMS Academy – an umbrella department covering ISH and other skill developing initiatives in order to empower our Associates.

ICMS’ 7th Council greatly expanded on their predecessors’ goals, striving for further refinement of ICMS initiatives and the diversification of Associates worldwide. Besides introducing the Professional Career Development Hub to improve the employability of our Associates, the 7th Council also focused on engaging Malaysians from diverse backgrounds, with the UK Chapter promoting ICMS to individuals for whom the organisation was previously unheard of. At the same time, ICMS collaborated with four Malaysian organisations to host North America’s first Virtual Career Fair for the purpose of bridging the gap between both Malaysian employers and students.

ICMS will continue growing. The 8th Council promises to uphold ICMS values and build upon the foundations established by our forerunners. We will work towards the good of our stakeholders and remain true to our missions and vision.

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ICMS VISION & MISSION We firmly believe in attaining our long term goal as a career-focused student-run organisation, the first of its kind in Malaysia. With an emphasis placed on the personal development of our Associates, we set the following vision and mission as a guide in achieving our goal. The Council's motto and values also strongly reflect the principles of our mission.

Vision Our vision is to empower Malaysian students globally in taking initiatives to enhance the development of Malaysia economically, socially and politically.

Mission Henceforth, there are two main missions. We aim to: • Construct a network of passionate and aspiring Malaysians by forming professional, established relationships among Associates, corporate organisations and community leaders. • Assist our Associates to achieve their career aspirations by providing an opportunity-filled platform from the network built.

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38 38 events across the Council in 2017 Currently, ICMS has 150 active Associates, from 64 universities and enrolled in 58 different courses

OUR AFFILIATES

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ANNUAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS MPPC | I2

ICMS is celebrating its 8th year of establishment in 2018

ICMS CULTURE

A trait which distinguishes ICMS from other organisations would undoubtedly be the culture that permeates the Council. Divergence in opinions and ideas is inevitable, yet we continue to adhere to the nine pillars of values that frame ICMS as the flourishing organisation it is today. These values are: professionalism, teamwork, empathy, global mindset, transparency, respect, acknowledgement, accountability and responsibility.

To some, being professional might mean dressing smartly at work and completing their tasks adequately. But for ICMS, professionalism means being able to build a professional image and develop a professional mindset. ICMS strives to resemble real professional workspaces in executing events and implement projects for our Partners, Sponsors and other stakeholders.

Teamwork represents the ability to work with people and communicate effectively. ICMS believes in working collectively as a family to achieve our goals while fostering meaningful relationships. The flat organisational structure encourages freedom in discussions, thereby promoting engagement among Associates.

Empathy is the ability to understand a situation from others’ perspectives. The Council thoroughly respects and supports each other, as well as sympathise with every Associate’s feelings and problems. Through that, we are able to create a psychologically safe environment for Associates to realise their inspiring ideas.

Being an international organisation, Chapters in ICMS collaborate extensively to work as a single organisation. We ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the collective Council and our stakeholders. We understand the context of issues, leaving national-centric matters to the countries and international matters for horizontal teams.

Honesty is the best policy and transparency is the key to fostering a culture of trust among Associates. Hence, we convey the objectives and information pertinent to tasks only to relevant parties and then update the Council on the final result. As such, we ensure that participating Associates understand their role. Duly executed transparency will not overwhelm other Associates with details and prevents them from making false assumptions on areas outside of their responsibilities.

Operating within a global network, ICMS benefits from a diverse pool of talented individuals with innovative approaches to solving problems. However, being global also means to embrace each other’s differences. Thus, respect is vital in uniting the Council as cross-Chapter collaborations become more frequent. We attempt to understand the context of issues, then provide constructive feedback for the betterment of the Council and growth of each Associate.

Being acknowledged provides motivation for Associates to work in their greatest capability and to continue to improve. Hence, we believe that everyone’s work in the organisation should be acknowledged regardless of the magnitude of achievement. In ICMS, we always learn to support, appreciate and express gratitude towards one another.

Every ICMS Associate stays accountable for their respective work. Following the delegation of tasks by leaders, we stay responsible to the tasks assigned and work to our fullest ability. Upholding accountability accelerates our performance and keeps ourselves constantly engaged in our job.

With everyone accountable to their assigned deliverables, goals can be achieved in an efficient manner.

Responsibility completes the last pillar of ICMS’ culture. Associates are encouraged to foster a sense of urgency and self-discipline. This is so that we are able to comply with deadlines while having an excellent work-life balance. We are also heedful of the different time zones where Associates across borders work in to ensure a smooth operation of projects.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2018/19

DARRELL LEE

JEAN ANNE HENG

KEK MAY JENN

TRISVETTE LOH

NUR SABRINA

SABRINA VOON

CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SECRETARIAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND INITIATIVES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FINANCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND PERFORMANCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CHRIS CHUA

COUNCIL POLICY AND STRATEGY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LIM CARMEN

CORPORATE RELATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (MY)

LOW KAI JIE

EXTERNAL OUTREACH AND PUBLICITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INTRODUCTION The Malaysian Public Policy Competition (MPPC) is an annual case-based competition that engages Malaysian students in a comprehensive public policy making process. MPPC aims to deliver technical insights pertaining to the devising of public policies, from conception to implementation, to participants.

MPPC strives to give students a platform to share their views and ideas with renowned experts, also to connect them with other like-minded Malaysian students studying all across the globe that are driven by passion and curiosity. Through MPPC, we also hope to empower a generation of politically and socially aware Malaysian undergraduates.

As a MPPC volunteer, it was a pleasure for me to work with lCMS people. I got the opportunity to learn and understand more about ICMS and how the team executed MPPC. This made me gain interest to join the ICMS family, which was the best decision I have ever made last year!

- CHLOE LIM, 2017 Volunteer

MAJOR MILESTONES

2011

Theme: “Promoting Transparency, Integrity and Accountability” Number of participants: 64

The very first edition of MPPC was launched with the collaboration of top representatives from the government and private sector attending as judges and speakers. Notable figures who graced the event include YB Dato Teng Chang Khim (Speaker of the Selangor State Assembly and Member of Parliament for Sungai Pinang) and Professor Danny Quah (Professor of Economics and International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science).

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Theme: “Education, Exploring New Paradigms” Number of participants: 96

2012

MPPC 2012 was honoured to have attracted the attention of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Najib Razak. As such, winners of MPPC 2012 were given the privilege to present their policy to the Prime Minister’s Departments at Putrajaya for serious consideration on the implementation of their public policy. MPPC was also honoured to have Teach for Malaysia on board as an event partner for this edition.

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Theme: “Brain Drain” Number of Participants: 80

The very first edition of MPPC was launched with the collaboration of top representatives from the government and private sector attending as judges and speakers. Notable figures who graced the event include YB Dato Teng Chang Khim (Speaker of the Selangor State Assembly and Member of Parliament for Sungai Pinang) and Professor Danny Quah (Professor of Economics and International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science).

2015

Theme: “Housing” Number of Participants: 80

MPPC 2015 continued to soar to greater heights by partnering with PR1MA and the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government. This year’s MPPC also saw an introduction of a new “crisis” element in the semi-final. Participants were tested by a change in the current ceteris paribus condition (assuming all being equal), prompting them to think on their feet and to react to the crisis accordingly.

The idea of MPPC appealed to me instantly - an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in the face of real-world problems, finding practical solutions to issues. MPPC highlighted gaps in my knowledge that I hadn't realised were there before, and taught me to appreciate the fine balance between realism and idealism.

- ALLYNA NG, 2015 Participant

2017

Theme: “Sustainable Development-Economic Inequality” Number of Participants: 80

MPPC entered its 7th installment with World Bank Malaysia and Perdana Fellows on board.

There were three goals, to enhance collaboration, strengthen and stabilise the new format of competition that was introduced in 2016, as well as to reevaluate the criteria used to assess participants. Among the changes this year made was to reduce the annual three-day residential challenge to two days while maintaining its quality. In addition, MPPC 2017 also offered participants a chance to have their application essays published on the ICMS Website and shared to the attendees of the Youth Economic Forum(YEF). The publication also detailed summaries of the top 3 policies presented in MPPC as well as the panel discussion with experts such as Tunku Zain (founder of IDEAS) and Dr Chandra Muzaffar (President of International Movement for a Just World).

“I knew very little about constructing policies thus joining MPPC has been eye-opening for me. Not only did I gain knowledge on the process of policy making but I also gained awareness of how youths need to be brave and speak up to solve our country's problems.”

- NURUL FARHANA, 2017 Participant

Theme: “Public Transportation in Malaysia” Number of Participants: 80

2014

In addition to having high-profile judges and speakers, the fourth edition of MPPC also received extensive coverage by local medias such as The Star and Sin Chew Daily. The winning team was given the opportunity to present their policy to the Land Public Transport Commission (Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat, SPAD) as well as being invited by BFM 89.9 for an interview.

Theme: “Reimagining the Workplace” Number of Participants: 96

2016

The introduction of Hybrid-MUN saw a wider range of competitive streak by allowing innovation and creativity to be flowed to different stakeholders.

Prominent public figures, Shareen Shariza [Chief Executive Officer of TalentCorp], Ms Ng Yeen Seen from Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) and Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS), established entrepreneurs [Jan Wong of OpenMinds and Teoh Wee Kiat of myBurgerLab] were in the judging panel. They expressed profound interest on possible policies they hope to see from the participants that could be implemented at the future workplace. Besides that, MPPC 2016 expanded on participants engagement through the audience voting system, which also contributed to the scoring of winners. Having the audience to take part in the scoring allowed the competition to be more impartial.

FUTURE DIRECTION

For the 8th installment of MPPC, we believe that there have always been continuous effort to bring MPPC to greater heights, be it a new collaboration or a fresh competition format. This year, however, our primary aim is on innovation. We hope to revolutionise MPPC and give it another fresh look by introducing major changes while preserving its core structure. This year’s changes will include a revamp of the old-school workshops into syndicate workshops.

Through these, we hope to enhance participant’s learning experience on the framework of policy making and maximise their knowledge gains in a shorter time period. Furthermore, we also hope to raise the bar of the competition by introducing a second preliminary round. With these changes, we hope to promote MPPC as a prestigious event that Malaysian undergraduates look forward to every year.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS (I2) Introduction Industry Insights (I2) is ICMS’ second annual flagship event that aims to link high performing Malaysian undergraduates with leading companies from a multitude of industries. I2 embodies ICMS’ unwavering effort to provide an avenue for Malaysian students to build networks with representatives from reputable companies. The event includes interactive workshops, panel sessions and challenging case studies to provide the participants with an invaluable opportunity to showcase their strengths and intellectual capabilities.

Objectives - Provide opportunities for students to network with industry representatives, peers from different fields of studies and universities.

- Allow students from all academic backgrounds to gain insight in various industries through communication with Industry Representatives.

- Enhance the professional and technical skills of students.

- Encourage collaboration among students from different academic backgrounds.

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Past Achievements Last year, we were thrilled to receive an overwhelming number of applications vying for 100 limited slots. Besides, we have had substantial support from our participating partners and sponsors, namely Sunway, EY, Maybank, Unilever and Axiata. With this, we were able to provide a broad perspective on major industries and the impact that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) has on each field. We were also happy to announce Sapura Energy as our new Oil and Gas representative for the flagship event last year. We also introduced an in-house gamified workshop, the use of modern delivery mechanism, for the first time in the history of the flagship event. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we will bring more exciting changes for you in this year's Industry Insights 2018!

Future Direction In 2018, I2 will continue to deliver programs aligned with ICMS’ pillars of values, namely building networks, empowering leaders, and realising ideas. The 2018 team strives to preserve the core elements which gives I2 its singularity. I2 will continue to be the link between a rich talent pool of undergraduates and the leading firms in each sector. In addition, we will include a unique panel session on self-development topics that undergraduates can relate to. Should you wish to learn more about I2 2018, please drop us a message at https://www.facebook.com/i2malaysia/.

Testimonials Don’ t just take it from us,hear about I2 straight from participants of I2 2017!

“Industry Insights, as suggested by its name, was an insightful event. I would recommend it to students across disciplines who wish to explore career opportunities in various fields. It was a great learning experience as top companies from different industries engaged participants in several interactive and stimulating case studies during the two-day event.”

Chuan Xin Vee, University of Malaysia Sarawak

“As a participant of Industry Insights 2017, I find representatives from the partnering companies provided an adequate understanding of their working culture. Additionally, the presence of companies from diverse fields, ranging banking and auditing to engineering and consumer goods, provided a contrast in their unlike operation mechanism.

Along with the opportunity to tackle case studies and present them to real-world professionals, it was as though I had the chance to work for six astounding and driven companies over two fulfilling days.”

Nicholas Yap Jing Yang University College London (UCL)

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CHAPTER EVENTS MALAYSIA

SINGAPORE

Truly, learning goes beyond the books and is often improved with collaborative efforts.

“Maybank-ICMS: Decode. Disrupt. Define.” was one such initiative - jointly organised by ICMS and Maybank. The event was a holistic mix of fun and learning which hosted 90 participants from a wide range of institutions and courses.

Participants were sorted into groups based on their personality types and were exposed to a range of topics such as organisational risks, the talent and workplace industry as well as the investment banking sector. In addition to the invaluable sharing sessions, participants were given the opportunity to network with industry leaders from Maybank. Rounding off the event was a case study challenge where two teams proposed novel ideas on minimising processes to make banking easier and ways to increase financial literacy.

‘Conversations’ debuted as a new initiative by Singapore’s 7th Council to address the internal and external affairs regarding the China’s One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR). In addition to that, this career networking event used an interactive approach to expose Malaysian students to insights from experts in Maybank Singapore and Microsoft Corporation.

The event comprised of two sections. The first section was led by Maybank Singapore that presented a workshop on OBOR to the participants.

Thereafter, participants were divided into four fictional countries to participate in an OBOR-inspired trading game.

The game trained the participants’ negotiating and trading skills, further improving their understanding of OBOR. The following section led by Microsoft Corporation was an interactive workshop on jumpstarting a tech career in this age of digital transformation.

This was followed by a sharing session on the internship experience in Microsoft and a resume writing presentation by Microsoft representatives.

UNITED KINGDOM Building networks and careerbuilding skills is a focal point for all achievers, and ICMS’ United Kingdom’s annual regional event, ‘Connect The Dots’, offers just the perfect opportunity.

Held in conjunction with the Council’s recruitment season, the event was held simultaneously in both the University of Warwick and the University of Manchester.

‘Connect The Dots’ introduces learning via booths that encouraged participants to communicate, imagine, and work across physical boundaries with activities that involved presentations, mock interviews and games.

Participants engaged in active discussions with facilitators to reinforce their understanding. Capping off the successful day was a CV workshop conducted by the IAP Division, with reference to a PwC-endorsed guidebook.

Following the workshop was a CV consultation session by ICMS Associates which gave participants an avenue to apply the knowledge attained throughout the day.

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CHAPTER EVENTS HONG KONG HK Chapter launched ‘First Step to Career Success’ following the fruition of its predecessor initiated by 6th Council last year.

Aimed to enhance competitiveness of Malaysian students in the competitive corporate world, the workshop provided guidance and insights into CV writing and job interview skills.

The workshop featured Mr. Anthony Wong, an expert in human resources with 20 years of experience. Besides owning a Master’s degree from the University of Hong Kong, he was involved in the human resource department of several multinational companies such as Sony and Nestlé.

‘First Step to Career Success’ commenced with a career planning session, providing information regarding business models.

Besides that, participants were provided with essential CV writing guidance, which include clarifying doubts in CV templates, customising their CV to tailor with the needs of a company and even giving feedback on one’s CV. In addition to that, Mr. Anthony Wong emphasised the significance and importance of interview etiquettes for an outstanding first impression and a successful interview.

NORTH AMERICA North America (NA) Chapter’s annual flagship event, ICMS Venture Challenge (IVEC) was successfully launched for its second consecutive year. This year, 46 participants from all over NA congregated for this business case study competition themed “Entrepreneurship”.

IVEC focused on empowering future leaders by exposing them to networking opportunities and sharpening their critical thinking skills. With the appearance of magnates and professionals from Aseanite, The Hershey Company, and BlackGrid SEO, Malaysian students caught a glimpse of the entrepreneurial world by listening to speaker sessions and workshops.

The event was honoured to have the Malaysian Ambassador of the United States officiate IVEC, whilst other organisations such as Education Malaysia Washington D.C, Education Malaysia Chicago, MARA Washington D.C and the Embassy of Malaysia also attended this flagship event.

The highlight of IVEC was when participants pitched their research and solutions to judges on the first day. Those who were prominent advanced to the final round on the second day, which required finalists to decide and justify if EforAll, an startup accelerator based in the US, should expand into Malaysia.

Ultimately, IVEC stood as a significant event for the NA Chapter to unite Malaysians for the purposes of personal development and connecting with like-minded peers, aligned with ICMS’ motto of Building Networks, Empowering Leaders, Realising Ideas.

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