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AOTS has decided to withdraw two Japanese General Managers from our overseas – one is unfortunately from KL Office. I will start working in Tokyo from this April. This decision was made due to the 30% decrease of AOTS budget in FY2009.
From this April, AOTS KL Office has only three staff – Ms. Anne, Ms. Chong, and Ms. Ong. However, we will still continue AOTS training programs for Malaysian people in Japan and in Malaysia. There are still more than 200 Malaysian trainees going to Japan under AOTS scheme per year, and a few hundreds of Malaysian participants who attend training programs in Malaysia or in ASEAN countries every year.
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the CCM members, staff of PAAM, and all other members. Now I recognize again how AOTS Alumni Societies are important for AOTS to make network and friendship. Whenever I travelled to local cities such as Penang, Johor Bahru, and Sabah, I could always meet AOTS ex-participants and members of Alumni. I am always impressed by implementation of PAAM activities and I am sure that you can continue and improve your activities with Mr. Yang, President of PAAM, present CCM members and two dedicated staff.
My two years service in Malaysia is too short for me. The first year was just to get used to different culture, food, climate, and so on from Japan. It was no problem for me, but it took some time for my family. We could enjoy more in the second year both my work and private life – it mean we get used to Malaysian ways! This year is 50th Anniversary of AOTS, so I look forward to seeing many of you in Japan in October for this anniversary events and the World Convention of Alumni Societies in Yokohama Kenshu Center [YKC]. Even after I go back to Japan, our friendship will never end.
I wish all of your happiness, prosperity, and good health for now and future. See you in Japan in October!
Best regards,
Masami Kodaira,
General Manager of AOTS KL Office
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