The Central Committee members are now embarking on the many programs that are in place and everyone is so enthusiastic with their projects of which will be put in action.
In conjunction with the Japan Festival in Malaysia (JFM) 2008, we jointly organized the 5S-Kaizen Seminar at the Wawasan Open University in Penang for the very first time held outside the Klang Valley. The response was very positive with nearly 200 participants. The Consulate General of Japan in Penang, Hideaki Hoshi-san and the University Vice Chancellor, Professor Wong T.M graced the event.

The full board members from PAAM with staff member traveled to the Northern region in supporting the program was a great success. We had a memorable outing as we enjoyed the local delicacies and able to tour around the island and visited many heritage sites in Penang.

The MAFAAS meeting was held with the ABK Penang as we take over as the Chairperson for the next 2 year- term. Many fruitful discussions and sharing of information were held during the meeting as we planned ahead for the next World Convention to be held in Japan. It is our hope that we are able to have a strong delegate to Japan in 2009 to support the bid and host the next World Convention in Kuala Lumpur.

To strengthen the brotherhood and co-operation within the regional Alumni Societies, I took the initiative during my business trip to visit and pay a courtesy call to the AOTS Bangkok office and able to meet the Senior General Manager T.Sadatani-san & General Manager M.Taniguchi-san.

We also have the opportunity to meet up with the chairperson of FOSAAS & President of ABK& AOTS Alumni Association -Thailand -Mrs. Pimpilai, and her team members followed with a dinner meeting. It was very beneficial to learn from their success story as they are the leading Alumni in the region with 42 years long history.

I strongly believe friendship is borderless as through fellowship and sincere interaction we tend to gain more knowledge and learn from those around us. Life is full of challenges and you need to explore and be appreciative.

On this note, I sincerely hope that all members can come forward to share their interest that will benefit the Alumni and the community at large.

Wishing everyone good health and happiness always.

President
CL Yang . PJM