We have completed the 1st of the two-year term of office and we have called for the Annual General Meeting on 19th April 2009, to present the full report of activities that were carried out. Although this is not the election year, the turnout was very encouraging. The proceeding was very smooth and we were very pleased with the active exchanges of information, ideas and suggestions. We were more than happy to accept 3 volunteers who wished to be involved in supporting and assisting the on-going of PAAM`s activities.

The last quarter of the 1st Year ended with a program which was opened to the public on Inventory Management which was conducted by our seasonal and ever-cheerful speaker, Mr. Alan Lai, who is always willing to share his expertise of his field of practice.

This was a hand-on two days program, where at the end of the 2nd day, the participants who were divided into three teams, enthusiastically completed and presented the assigned project. This is a good program and we look forward to organize them in PAAM branch office soon.It is challenging and satisfying to undertake new project especially when you have finally accomplished it successfully. I am referring to the recently completed “School Project on 5S/Kaizen” at SMK USJ12 in Subang Jaya on 28th & 29th May 2009. The itinerary of the two days event was a talk on 5S/Kaizen and with the support of the Japanese Embassy we were able to put up an exhibition on Japanese Culture.

The commitments of the organizing committee and the support from the school were fine example of our theme “Getting You Involved”. My sincere appreciation to those who have directly or indirectly involved in making this project a reality and special appreciation to the organizing committee, PAAM staff, the students, teachers and the headmistress of SMK USJ12, the Embassy of Japan and the District Ministry of Education. Further to assist the smooth implementation of 5S/Kaizen in the School, PAAM had prepared 5S/Kaizen handbooks that were distributed to the 2,200 students and 105 Teachers. Other printing materials i.e. banner, posters and buntings were arranged in place for the event.

We are glad to receive strong support from our branch offices who have shown strong interest in adopting the “School project on 5S/Kaizen” program as their own project, sharing my belief that educating and coaching the youth is a noble act, as “Youth Today are Leaders of Tomorrow”. Wishing everyone happiness, enjoying life to the fullest and have fun practicing 5S/Kaizen.

President
CL Yang . PJM