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JCI Malaysia On-The-Move
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Name_Alvis Loo Mun Yew Position_2021-2022 JCI Asia Pacific Development Officer
After completing my Master's Degree from the UK and working for a few years in KL, I decided to start my business in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. I heard about JCI Sandakan when I was in secondary school. I learned more about JCI through JCI Sandakan Past President and eventually I was referred to join JCI Tanjung Aru in March 2011. Since then, I expand my networks effectively and made many quality friends around Sabah and beyond. Along the JCI journey, I met my soulmate Lenny Yap, who became my wife in 2016.
I am inspired by the quote "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give". I have been transformed from a business owner to a purposeful entrepreneur through 11 years of leadership development in JCI. I always wish to learn and contribute more on the international platform. I am honoured to earn the opportunity to serve as 2021-2022 JCI Asia Pacific Development Council Development Officer.
《孔子·论语》：三人行，必有我师焉 We learned so much from each other, especially from the leaders of JCI Thailand and their previous projects and achievements in Thailand. One of the most valuable experiences was the journey of empowering JCI Thailand in E-Award preparation. The year before, they submitted nothing to JCI World Congress E-Award. Despite the language barrier, JCI Thailand submitted eight (8) E-Award Entries and nominated 6 Award Judges to the 2021 JCI World Congress, which was far beyond our expectations.
The dedications inspired all of us in JCI APDC. Thank You 2021-2022 JCI APDC Chairperson Odontungalag Enkhjargal, Advisors, Coaches, Exco Team especially my super dedicated Councilor Terry Tey, Development Officers, JCI Malaysia and JCI Tanjung Aru for all the inspiration and endorsements.
APDO’s Interview
Achievement in JCI APDC JCI Asia Pacific Development Council Most Outstanding and Best Development Officer of the Year
I am Nicholas Tan. Commonly known as NicBro. My profession is a Chartered Accountant. I am currently serving as Project Manager in Malaysia Digital Economy Corporate (MDEC), a government agency under Ministry of Communication and Multimedia Malaysia. I joined JCI movement since 2015 when I was still working as a junior auditor in Deloitte. I spent a great deal of time researching and exploring a youth organisation to join. Subsequently, I engaged several youth organisations and attended their events. Ultimately, I selected JCI as I was flabbergasted by its vision and mission and knowing the fact that JCI provides 4 areas of opportunities.
I believe that JCI APDC would be able to put me in a new environment and constantly challenges me, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people and teammate from other JCI countries in order to achieve JCI APDC missions in assigned countries.
In fact, JCI provides me the access to JCI friends all around the world. One of the my most memorable JCI experiences happened when I was serving as JCI Kuala Lumpur Secretary General back in 2017 when I travelled to Japan to visit JCI friends in JCI Nishinomiya and JCI Tokyo. That was my first JCI trip to Japan. Thankfully, everything worked in our favour and I learnt so much about Japan from the JCI members in Japan. Since then, travelling is part of my annual plan and taking up role in JCI APDC is like an icing on the cake in my JCI and personal development journey.
The physical mission and fellowship session in JCI APDC countries were the most valuable experience in my JCI APDC journey where all JCI APDC officers from various countries across Asia-Pacific travelled to a country to perform JCI mission – to promote and strengthen JCI movement.
JCI APDC team was so excited when we got to know that team Thailand (led by JCI APDC Councillor Terry from JCI Malaysia) was scheduled for an APDC mission in Thailand. I feel so thankful that Councillor Terry gave me an opportunity to be in his training team to conduct physical training to JCI Thailand’s members. The experience and journey were amazing and memorable. YOLO!
APDO’s Interview
I am an apparel retailer and joined JCI United Penang in 2015. I was introduced by a friend who posted a lot of JCI events on FB and from there I got to know about JCI and joined JCI United Penang.
I took up the challenge and served as APDO because I wish to expand my international network and become the first APDO in my LO. Besides that, it was also a remarkable achievement for my last official year in JCI as I am turning 40 this year.
The most valuable experience in my APDO journey is the friendship and bonding established during our term. Although the APDO are from different countries, we managed to work together and execute the mission together. Apart from that, I can also see how JCI works in other counties and that was really great exposure for me.
Area North Event
Dance for Heart Campaign
25th September 2022
Straits Quay, Penang In conjunction with the 2022 World Heart Day, JCI Malaysia Area North, in collaboration with Penang Adventist Hospital, organized a “Dance For Heart” campaign, with the theme of “Use For ”. The event was held at Straits Quay, Penang on the 25th September 2022. The organizing team is led by Area Director Rayane Mok and National Vice President, Jamie Tiow.
Since the early 1980s, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been the main cause of death in Malaysia. Malaysia saw 36,729 fatalities from coronary heart disease, or 21.86% of all deaths, according to the most recent WHO data published in 2020. Malaysia is ranked #61 in the world with a death rate of 136.21 per 100,000 people when adjusted for age. One fact we cannot deny - heart diseases are silent killers.
Hence, this campaign attempts to raise awareness among the general public while also educating them on how our cardiovascular system functions and how to take care of it. The campaign is deemed successful since it encourages people of all demographics to become more aware of their cardiovascular system.
With that being said, JCI Malaysia Area North would like to express our gratitude to the event’s Guest of Honor, YB Dr. Norlela Ariffin, Penang Adventist Hospital, sponsors, media and all of the committees who worked hard to ensure the success of this project.
7th August 2022
Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club
Hosted by JCI Johor Bahru Entrepreneur
Vincent Leng 2022 JCI Malaysia Executive Vice President cum Area Chairman
JCIM ACS Go Global Business Conference is a business sharing and networking event that aims to educate and bring value to the participants in generating new ideas and solving the issues in their businesses. 2022 JCIM Area Central South “Go Global Business Conference” has successfully organized and hosted by JCI Johor Bahru Entrepreneur on 7th August 2022.
Nearly 300 participants from other countries, for instance, India, Japan, and Singapore, have attended the conference. With a few stories and sharings by the successful entrepreneurs, participants get to learn from the panel speakers on how to solve talent shortages, market size restrictions, and tackle high inflation. The speakers include Dato Joshua Liew (CEO of Marrybrown), Wesley Tan (Director of Aqina Farm), Kevin Lee Guang Keong (Head of SME Segment of Maxis), Shin Wee Guang (Co- founder and CEO of Pand. AI), Nelson liew (CEO of Vanilla Crepe), and Prakash Nagarajan (Vice President of IRDA). The speakers shared their journey and secrets for taking their business globally, from assessing readiness to selecting the right market and executing a successful entry strategy.
Nevertheless, thanks to Organizing Chairman Lih Chun Hoe and his committees for putting in great effort to make sure the event goes smoothly and make it a memorable one. Other than that, Area Central South would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors, speakers, and participants for their generous contribution and participation in the event.
Area Sabah Event 2022 JCI Tanjung Aru ACE Academy + JCI Area Sabah Boot Camp
26th – 28th August 2022 Kiansom Baptist Retreat Centre
JCI Tanjung Aru successfully organized the 3rd ACE Academy from 26th to 28th August 2022 and what made the event more exciting was that JCI Area Sabah Boot Camp was organized right after the ACE Academy.
A total of 30 participants attended the academy which was led by 10 experienced trainers and facilitators. During the 3 days academy, participants get to learn and involve in different modules of training and team-building activities conducted by Past National President Clarence Chin and we are honoured to have the international speaker from JCI Cebu Philippine, Kenneth Kabingue to share their experience and knowledge.
Also from the academy and boot camp, participants have enhanced their JCI knowledge and gained new skills such as effective project management and parliamentary procedures that can benefit the members not only in their JCI journey, but they can also apply in their business or life.
Area Sarawak Event The Amazing Grace
Event 1
3rd Area Team Meeting, 20th August 2022 @ Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club
Event 2
Second Quarter Awards Night, 20th August 2022 @ Room Music Cafe, Miri
Event 3
Golf Bonding Session and Sports Day, 21st August 2022 @ Outdoor Stadium, Miri Solely looking at the endorsed project title, you would definitely know it is one of the greatest area projects organized, whereby it achieved the primary objectives of bonding between Area Officers, Local Presidents and members. This project is organized by Area Growth Development Director Kelvin Ho. Area Sarawak General Membership Meeting consists of the following : 3rd Area Team Meeting, 2nd Quarter Awards Ceremony, Golf Bonding Session and Sports Day - Telematch.
Under the leadership of Area Chairman Grace Lee Pei Lin, 3rd Area Team Meeting was successfully chaired. Meanwhile, several discussions and vital motions were carried out and all of the area officers presented their reports accordingly, and reviews were made in order to ensure the assigned tasks were well aligned with the “L.E.D” Theme, and also the criteria given early before. In short, a fruitful meeting is what leaders aiming for, and 3rd Area Team Meeting concludes it.
And it comes to one of the most vital program - 2ND Quarter Awards Night. Relax, casual but a physical JCI formal floor are the main elements that make this night memorable. There categories of awards were presented: NEVP Special Incentive Awards, Area Incentive Awards (Individual), and Area Incentive Awards (Local Organization). It is indeed a pleasure and to see numerous members being awarded. This can simply conclude that JCI Malaysia Area Sarawak is having a positive impact and growth.
Meanwhile, for Golf Bonding Session and Sports Day, JCI(M) Area Sarawak is really proud to have National Linguistic Commission Chairman Kueh Sze Ling, Past Area Chairman JCI Senator Huang Hui Chen, 2015 JCI Riam President Wendy Ho, 2016 JCI Riam President Kristy Chew, Area Officer Tan Chin Jie and JCI Riam Member Lai Teck Wei to in charge the 6 station games, which has successfully enhance the bonding between members under the hot sun. All of the participants are divided into 6 teams.
