MIM-KAS Economic Discourse 2009
"Riding the Tides of Economic Uncertainty with Value-Based Management"

Released by : MIM
Date : 12 May 2009

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Germany organised the MIM-KAS Economic Discourse at the Management House, Kuala Lumpur on 12 May 2009.

The discourse, themed "Riding the Tides of Economic Uncertainty with Value-Based Management" featured a distinguished panel of speakers who are leaders from different areas in the industries. They were Dato' Mohamed Iqbal Rawther, Fellow of MIM, Dato Ghazali bin Dato Yusof, the President of the Malaysian Council for Rehabilitation and Chairman of Nusanthara Technologies Sdn Bhd and Dr. Terence Gomez, Associate Professor of Political Economy at the Faculty of Economics & Administration, University of Malaya. The discourse was moderated by Datuk Dr. Paddy Bowie, Fellow of MIM.

The panel speakers discussed and deliberated on the ways, options and problems concerning the economy today while understanding the adaptation of values such as integrity, fair play, work ethics and professionalism in an organisation that would help carry a company to greater heights.

The MIM-KAS Economic Discourse aimed at offering a common platform for members of the management fraternity to discuss, deliberate and debate on current issues affecting the country.

More than 100 participants attended the discourse which included CEOs, Managing Directors, General Managers, Entrepreneurs and members of senior management responsible for corporate governance. Also present were Tun Mohamed Hanif Omar, President of the Malaysian Institute of Management and Dr. Thomas Knirsch, Representative to KAS.

Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) inaugurated as a voluntary society on 29 January 1966, the Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 28 March 1975. As the national management organisation, its primary role is to promote continuous management skills within the Malaysian enterprise, introducing the best in management practices from all corners of the world to our Malaysian companies, and building important bridges between the private and public sectors. Independent, non-political and non-profit, MIM serves as a platform for the free exchange of management knowledge and experience, bringing together managers and organisations from all fields of human endeavour. It is also a development centre committed to enhancing and maintaining professional management standards.

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), their international activities aim at supporting democracy and the rule of law, respecting human rights, furthering mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation between different nations, cultures, ethnics and religions, promoting the unique German concept of social market economy, i.e. a holistic concept of a sustainable market economy encompassing well-balanced economic, social, ecological and ethical development, providing help towards self-help in development, fighting the causes of poverty and encouraging environmental protection.

(L to R) Panel speakers Dr. Terence Gomez, Dato Ghazali Yusoff, Moderator Datuk Dr Paddy Bowie, MM President Tun Mohamed Hanif Omar, panel speaker Dato Mohamed Iqbal, MIM CEO Dr. Wilson Tay

A participant, Dato Dr Vincent Ng, posing a question to the panel speakers.