Nominee for MNS President for MNS - Malaysian Nature Society

Candidates’ Profiles
Nominee for MNS President - Tan Sri Dr. Salleh Mohd. Nor (Candidate 1)
MNS member since 1977
Other positions held in MNS:
President (Incumbent)
Immediate Past President (1978 – 2006)
Place of Residence: Selangor
Personal Profile
Tan Sri Dr Salleh has dedicated himself to and played a major and prominent role in the protection of the Malaysian environment and the conservation of
nature and natural resources – both in his public role as the Director-General of FRIM as well as in his private capacity as a Malaysian environmental
NGOs, especially in his capacity as President of the MNS. Dr Salleh has also collaborated with numerous international organization in his effort to work
towards resolving rising environment concerns.
Tan Sri Dr Salleh is a man with various interests and passion and has held various positions:
• first Director General of Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) before retiring in 1995
• President of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) from 1991 to 1995
• member of the inaugural Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) from April 2000 to 2002
• former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Kolej University Terengganu (KUT) now known as University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) from
2001 to 2007
• Inaugural Chairman of Malaysian Bio Organization (MBIO) from 2003 until 2006
• Inaugural Fellow, past Vice President and currently Secretary-General of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
He has been a member of the Yayasan DiRaja Sultan Mizan (Sultan Mizan Royal Foundation) since its formation in 1 st May 2005 with the Yang
DiPertuan Agung as its Chairman. Salleh was elected as its Deputy Chairman in 2006. Under the Foundation, Salleh is responsible for establishing a
Botanical Garden in Terengganu. Since the 1 st July 2007, he was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the World Endurance Championship 2008,
which the Foundation has been given the honour to organize by the International Equestrian Federation.
He also manages a contract R&D Company on plant biotechnology and a forestry consultancy business in forest inventory and sustainable management
of forests and has undertaken consultancies in forest inventory and assessment and valuation of forest areas both locally and overseas. He is passionate on
the environment and regularly gives talks and lectures on conservation. He is happily married to Datin Seri Habibah Alias and are blessed with three
children and five grandchildren.
Nominee for MNS President for MNS President - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maketab Mohamed (Candidate 2)
MNS member since 2003
Other Positions Held in MNS
MNS Johor Chairman (2006 – to date)
Place of Residence: Skudai, Johor
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
Maketab accepted the nomination for the post of MNS President due to the support given by some of the present Council members and top leadership of
more than half of the MNS Branches. All are striving for change in the MNS.
The years as the Chairman of MNS Johor have been a training ground for the higher office. The challenge in MNSJ was to make it a close-knitted,
family-like society with all the members having equal opportunity to participate and contribute to the betterment of our Environment.
Maketab wants to revitalize MNS through the initiatives (but not limited to) listed below:
1) Engaging and strengthening ALL the Branches. The Branches are where the members are and therefore are the key to the MNS power base. Each
Branch has its own peculiarities and issues, which need to be addressed through the cooperation amongst the Council, the Secretariat and other
Branches. Membership must be increased;
2) Empowering the Council, the Exco and the Secretariat. These three divisions must all play their respective active roles in administering MNS to
achieve greater teamwork, synergy and in alignment;
3) Recruiting/Engaging the Scientific and Technical Experts. MNS used to have many experts in the various nature fields such as forestry, botany,
specialized fields of zoology etc. There was an exodus of these experts leaving MNS;

4) Strengthening the partnership with relevant Government agencies. The relationships between MNS and relevant Federal and State agencies, such
the Forestry Department, Wildlife Department (PERHILITAN), Department of Marine Parks must be kept cordial to allow for greater cooperation
in the many aspects of Conservation;
5) Fortifying capacity building, leveraging our fantastic branding and strategizing media relations efforts;
6) Accenting on the strategic planning to ensure MNS HQ and all Branches are in tune to meet the challenges of the future.
Personal Profile
PhD in Watershed Science from Colorado State University, USA with specialties in water quality, water quality modeling and environmental hydrology.
On the Department of Environment, Malaysia Experts Panel for Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA). Prof Dr Maketab has reviewed
around 30 DEIA and is currently appointed to review five DEIA studies.
Maketab first joined MNS Selangor in 1986 and participated in the Endau-Rompin Expedition.
Nominee for Vice-President - Prof Dato Dr Zaini Ujang (Candidate 1)
Joined MNS since year 2010
Other Positions held in MNS: NIL
Place of Residence: Skudai, Johor
Personal Profile
Prof. Zaini Ujang is well-known in Malaysia as a professional environmental engineer, academic leader, innovator, environmentalist and environmental
regulator. He is the first recipient of the most prestigious Merdeka Award 2009 for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement.
Prof. Zaini Ujang obtained his B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) from UTM, and MSc and PhD in environmental engineering from the University of
Newcastle, UK. He started his academic career in UTM in 1988, and is well-known as an exemplary-multi-tasking academic and opinion leader,
particularly in research and development, innovation, postgraduate studies and policy formulation.
His professional expertise covers water and wastewater engineering, integrated ecosystem management, industrial ecology, as well as corporate
environmental strategy. He is currently a Fellow, Academy of Science Malaysia and Senior Advisor to the Prince Khalid bin Sultan Chair on Water
Research, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia since January 2009. His most recent appointment is as Chairman, Environmental Quality Council,
Malaysia from 2009-2012, the national agency regulating environmental control and management, and policy initiatives. His vast expertise and wide
experience qualify him to be appointed as Member, National Commission on Water Services (SPAN, http://www.span.gov.my) since its establishment in
February, 2007, to regulate water services industry in Malaysia.
Prof. Zaini has served the Malaysian Minister of Education (Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib ) as Special Officer (2-year-contract, 1997-98) with special tasking
on higher education policy, particularly on corporatization of public universities, formulation of private universities and R&D development.
He was elected Vice President of the International Water Association (IWA) London (2004-2006), and serves as the Deputy President, Malaysia Water
Association (2007-2011). Prior to being IWA Vice President, he served on the IWA Strategic Council (2000-2004) and was Chair of the IWA Specialist
Group on Developing Countries (2004-2008), a member of the IWA Publication Committee (2000-2004) and chair of four IWA conferences. He
has recently been appointed Congress President of IWA Global Development Conference 2011.
His outstanding professional qualification includes being a Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council, UK), a Chartered Scientist (UK Science Council),
a Chartered Water & Environmental Manager (CIWEM, UK), a Professional Engineer (Chemical Engineer, Board of Engineers, Malaysia), a Fellow of
the Institute of Chemical Engineers UK (FIChemE). He was the sole recipient of the prestigious Malaysia Water Award 2004 (Research), the
Outstanding Young Malaysian Award 2004 (Academic Leadership) and Anugerah Melayu Cemerlang (Akademik) 2006, presented by the Malaysian
Prime Minister then. Beside being the first recipient of the most prestigious Merdeka Award 2009 for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, he has
received more than 20 awards and medals in various categories related to research, publication and citations. He was conferred the Darjah Dato Setia
Negeri Sembilan (2007), Darjah Setia Negeri Sembilan (2005) and Pingat Pekerti Terpilih (1998) by the DYMM Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan
for his outstanding contribution to society and academia at national and international level.

Nominee for Vice-President - Jeffrey Phang Fatt Kong (Candidate 2)
Joined MNS since year 2007
Other Positions held in MNS
• Vice-President (Incumbent)
• Election Nomination Committee (Chairman)
• MNS Constitution Task Force (Chairman)
• Conservation Committee (Acting chairman tasks to set up the conservation committee for 2009-2010)
• Capacity Building Leader for Friends of Kota Damansara. (Setting up Kota Damansara Forest to be the first community forest after successfully
fighting for its gazettement with MNS for the past 8 years).
Place of Residence: Selangor
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
Jeffrey Phang would like to continue his work that was started in his current term as Vice-President. Especially in the areas of the transformation of the
work process of the secretariat as a facilitator of empowering partnerships with branches and members. Also, he would like to repay MNS for the
support provided by MNS in our work to preserve the Kota Damansara Community forest.
If he is reelected he will work towards:
• Transforming secretariat to be an effective facilitator to broker empowering partnerships between branches, members, community, corporate and
local authorities.
• Create a synergy platform where all branches can leverage on each other strengths.
• Bring in MNS members to sit on the various environmental committees in local councils so that the society will be strong in contributing towards
policy making while still drawing in members because of the fun in connecting to nature through the nature trios we organize.
• Reversing the trend of our aging membership (over 65% of our members are above 40 years old) by increasing membership and drawing in more
quality members especially in the youth category.
Personal Profile
Academic Position:
• Asst Professor, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahmen (UTAR)
• Chairperson, UTAR Centre for Sustainable Development and CSR
• Adjunct Professor (UiTM-2006-2007)
• Independent assessors for NAfMA award (National award for Management Accounting) organized by CIMA and MIA
Community Positions
• Chairman – Coalition of Good Governance ( Coalition of 40 Environmental and Social NGOs)
• Co-Chairman – Friends of Kota Damansara (Coalition of 15 Resident Associations)
• Committee member- Kota Damansara Section 9 Resident Association
Appointments
• Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.- Independent Assessor – Sustainable City Award.
• Maljild Bandaran Petaling Jaya – Member of judges panel for Sustainable Communities and Committee Member of LA21 Economy Committee
(MBPJ)
Achievements in the current term as Vice-President of MNS
• Setting up of an e-forum where council members are able to discuss all council motions before the face-to-face meetings thus making council
discussions shorter and more productive.
• Chaired the Constitution task force to revise the MNS constitution that will make MNS more relevant and empowering to see MNS succeed beyond
our 70 th year.
• Adopted Perak branch and worked to identify new committee members that will revitalize our oldest branch.
• Assisted in partnering MNS Perak with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar campus under a collaborative platform that are beginning to see
many projects materializing.
• Worked towards the transformation of MNS Secretariat in the areas of:
o Branch collaboration- Introduced the concept of being “Branch-Centric” rather than “Secretariat Centric”.
o Pushing for synergy – introducing the concept of “Inter-Dependence” instead of “Independent”.
o Pushing for better work processes utilizing information technology and knowledge management, backed by a new collaboration work culture.

Nominee for Vice-President - Kalaimani Supramaniam (Candidate 3)
MNS member since 2005
Other positions held in MNS:
MNS Kedah Chairman (2009 – to date)
Place of Residence: Kedah
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
(A) Environmental Education Projects
- To recruit at least 150 schools yearly to join School Nature Club.
- To start a new EE programme for school leavers and youths.
- To work closely with Education Ministry to provide environment education training to teachers.
- To organize yearly International Environmental Camps for school children and youth.
- To get international recognition on Local Environmental Education Programme.
- To encourage students attending the international environmental education programme, Conference and
workshop.
- To introduce Special Environmental Awards for schools, youth, branch and members whom have
contributed towards MNS and its projects.
(B) Membership
- To recruit all Teachers Training Institute to be members of MNS.
- To increase membership numbers by having new membership drive.
(C) Conservation
- To orgranize a small scientific expedition on Ulu Muda Forest.
- To get International International Partners to work on MNS projects, both EE and Conservation.
- To assist in all MNS Projects and Vision
Personal Profile
Kalaimani is a teacher. He is active in MNS Education Programme where he is appointed as MNS School Nature Club Coordinator for Kedah since
2006. He has recruited more than 100 schools from Kedah to join MNS School Nature Club Programmes.
Kalaimani has built a good network with members in Kedah. He managed to increase MNS Kedah membership from 50 members to almost 170
members.
He is active in coordinating International School Network Programmes on Environmental Education in 165 countries through ENO Finland and Life
Link Friendship School Sweden with more than 6 thousand school taking part internationally. Also, he is appointed as ENO Environment Asia Pacific
School Network Coordinator since 2008. The following are the education programmes that he has been involved:
• Have presented 2 papers on Education for Sustainable Development, 2008 and 2009 at Joensuu Way in Finland.
• Have presented 2 papers on Education for Sustainable Development, 2008 in Argentina.
• Have presented 2 papers on Conservation for Environmental Education at Life Link International Conference in Sweden, 2010.
• Been sending students to International Environmental Conference and Workshop since 2008 to South Korea for 1 st Asian Little Ramsar, 2009 to
Joensuu University for Festival of Science, Technology and Environment, Finland and 2010 to Stavanger University, Norway for International
Children Environment Conference.
Kalaimani has received many local and international awards for environmental education projects:
• ENO Environment Gold Award ,
• Life Link Friendship School Green Leaf Award ,
• Tokoh Peduli Pendidikan , Sumatera Utara , Indonesia ,
• Science and Technology Award from Joensuu University , Finland ,
• Asian Water Champion Award 2009 from International Water Association and World Environment Federation.
• Took Malaysia to 1 st position in World Water Monitoring 2009 with 50 thousand people taking part from Malaysia. Beating US for the first in
history.
• Students from my school have won Penguin Award and Fish School Award for 2009 from IWA and WEF, Youth Science and Technology Award
2009 from Ministry of Youth and Sports, Overall champion at 3 rd Joensuu Way, Finland with winning 3 group gold medal and 4 special awards.
• The only school ( SMK Teloi Kanan ) from Asia selected for United Nation Cyberschoolbus live video conferencing on Climate Change Projects in
2008 with participation from Canada , US , Malaysia and Australia.
• The school nature club are well known at international level for their contribution on environmental education projects on mangrove planting and
water monitoring activities.
• Working with many NGO’s and government agencies within Malaysia to sow the seeds among school children on environmental education.
• A regular writer on environmental issue in ERAHIJAU published by NRE.

Nominee for MNS Honorary Secretary- Lim Teck Wyn
MNS member since 2003
Other positions held in MNS:
MNS Merdeka Award Committee Member since 2010
MNS Council Member since 2009
MNS Conservation Advisory Committee Member since 2009
MNS Membership Advisory Committee Member since 2008
MNS Selangor Branch Vice Chairman (2007 – 2009)
MNS Selangor Branch Committee Member (2007-2009)
Place of Residence: Selangor
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
1. Halt the clearance of natural forest for oil palm and rubber plantations. MNS will work with the state and federal governments to amend the forestry
legislation to protect our remaining natural forests such as peat swamp forest in Sarawak.
2. Re-engineer infrastructure that is harmful to wildlife. MNS will advise JKR and the highways authority to build wildlife crossings to allow
elephants and other large mammals to avoid harm along the East-West Highway in Perak and the Lahad-Datu Highway in Sabah.
3. Control the unsustainable hunting and trade in wildlife. MNS will work with the Police, Customs and the Wildlife Departments to draw attention to
uncontrolled trade in wildlife, starting with the activities of Mr Anson Wong from Penang.
Personal Profile
Lim Teck Wyn has degrees in forestry and international business. He is Technical Director of Resource Stewardship Consultants Sdn Bhd (RESCU), a
scientific research and consultancy company. He has a particular interest in cave exploration and ecology and is an active member of the Malaysian
Karst Society. He is the lead author of two books on threatened Malaysian plants and has written numerous papers related to nature and conservation,
including several publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He is happily married to Cindy Chen (MNS Selangor Branch Green Living
Coordinator) and is the proud father of four-year-old Cerys (an active member of MNS).
Nominee for MNS Honorary Treasurer - Jenny Yow Ngan Chee
MNS member since 2003
Other position held in MNS:
MNS Honorary Treasurer (Incumbent)
Place of Residence: Selangor
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
Jenny Yow will oversee the financial matters of MNS in line with good practice and in accordance with it’s constitution, legal and regulatory
requirements. She will report to the board of trustees and council on the financial health of the society at regular intervals. She will also ensure that
effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and appropriate to the society. She will advise on the financial implications of
MNS’s strategic plan.
Personal Profile
Jenny Yow is a qualified accountant by profession and holds MICPA, MIA. She was the former Head of Finance of BERNAS, Malaysian’s national rice
company before retiring in 2007.
She assumed the MNS Treasurer’s post in October 2008 and has agreed to offer herself for re election at the forthcoming AGM in September 2010.

Nominees for MNS Council Committee members
1. Harban Singh (Candidate 1)
MNS member since 1985
Other positions held in MNS:
MNS Council Committee Member (Incumbent)
MNS Johor branch Committee Member (1986 – to date)
Place of Residence: Johor (native of Malacca)
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
“Let’s talk of the future as the past cannot be changed”
PRIORITES:
• TEAMWORK between Council, Secretariat & branches to achieve RESULTS.
• Engaging & strengthening the branches in a win-win situation including the expertise.
• Greater advocacy measures to ensure the Government, public & media are more responsible towards the environment.
• Conduct pertinent HR training for HQ staff.
• Assist EXCO in key issues e.g. conservation, “best practices” and building a strong team of EXCO, Council, HQ & branches, to obtain
synergy.
• Addressing conflicts by advocating more transparency & declaration of interests.
• Strengthen the pool of “near & pro environmentalists” by leveraging varsities, villagers, corporations & fence sitters, while pursuing the
strategic plan...
Personal Profile
Harban intends to add “value” to MNS with his wide mgmt “hands on” experience obtained in World Class Co’s like GE (USA) & Cadburys as Head of
Human Resource (HR).
MNS team needs a mix portfolio of not only scientific personnel but also people with excellent managerial hands-on experience.
He has attended some of the best training in management “best practices” with broad exposure in critical aspects of management. In addition to his
Masters in Training and Human Resource Development, Harban is able to conduct training, capacity building, strategic planning and organizational
development for MNS.
Harban brings “cutting edge & hands on” exposure as the Natural Resource Manager (Ramsar Mgr) in charge of 3 Ramsar sites in Johor for 6 years since
2004. He also lectures in HR for MBA students in a local college for Nottingham Trent University.
Harban also holds a Wetlands Management certificate from UNESCO-IHE Holland - 6 months on line course.
“Carries little or no baggage”…….agenda is strictly for conservation & humanity!!
2. Omar Kadir (Candidate 2)
MNS member since 1999
Other positions held in MNS:
MNS Sabah Branch Committee Member (2001 – 2002), MNS Sabah Branch Secretary (2002-2003)
MNS Sabah Branch Vice Chairman (2003-2005, 2009 – to date)
MNS Sabah Branch Chairman (2005 – 2008)
MNS Co-opted Council Member (Oct 2009 – to date)
Place of Residence: Sabah
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
I intend to focus on:
• Goal #4 of our Strategic Plan: To grow and to effectively and efficiently mobilise membership resources towards achieving the Society’s mission
and goals.
• Strategies: Engage, maintain and expand membership and promote links through involving members in conservation projects.
• With the personal experience gained in advocating against the proposed coal-fired power plant in Sabah since 2007 where as Chairman of Sabah
Branch then, I was part of the Panel of Review for the ToR of the DEIA for the first site at Silam, I found that mobilising membership resources and
the general public is an effective tool in getting the conservation message across to the policy makers in the government and corporate sector.

• MNS strength over the years since its founding in 1940 has been and should continue to be in its membership through the various branches.
Empowering the members and branches to effectively and efficiently safeguard Malaysia’s Natural beauty and its biodiversity should be the priority
for me and the team to be elected to MNS Council this coming AGM 2010.
Personal Profile
Professional Qualification: Aircraft Engineer (Sydney, Australia - 1979)
Current Employment: Aviation Consultant in OAK Aviation Services Sdn. Bhd.
Omar Kadir has attended every Council Meeting since 2002, actively participating in Council discussions and debates.
The Most valuable contribution during his tenure in MNS Council since 2002 until now is as a point of quick reference on matters pertaining to the MNS
Constitution and Registrar of Societies’ Requirements. Having held the Hon. Secretary’s post at Sabah Branch for several terms and also in same post in
other NGOs previously as well as currently, I have developed the ability to remember various provisions in our MNS Constitution & the Societies Act.
This has helped in assisting the Secretariat and Council in conducting our affairs in accordance with the Constitution and ensuring compliance with the
ROS.
3. Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail (Candidate 3)
Joined MNS since year 2010 (First joined MNS in early1990s then inactive)
Place of Residence: Selangor
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
To support MNS mission: To promote study, appreciation, conservation and protection of nature and
Malaysian heritage.
Plan:
1. Continuously educate the public especially school children and university students in understanding ecology, environmental education, appreciate and
protect nature. Among them is “Go Green” activities in universities and schools
2. Focus on activities such as “Langkawi Green”, Milky Stork conservation programme in Matang Forest Reserve and Raptor Watch. “Langkawi
Green” is my new idea to protect Langkawi from pollution, and to conserve and protect reserve forest and its wildlife and to improve “green
activities” through education programmes among school children and to hold discussions with the authorities. Milky Storks are now close to
extinction in Malaysia. Research on their habitat quality and adaptation will be conducted and activities to promote public awareness and support in
Matang areas will be carried out. Raptor Watch activities in Malaysia need to be more aggressive and made popular.
3. To make MNS continuously respectable in nature conservation and protection.
Personal Profile
Education Background:
1976 – 1980 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Degree Awarded: B. Sc.(Hons.)
1982 – 1986 University of Essex Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy
Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail’s field of specialization is in Ecotoxicology and Wildlife Ecology. He studies on the effects of hazardous chemicals on coastal
wildlife habitat, ecology of coastal migratory shore birds and ecotoxicology.
Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail involve in many activities to promote environmental education and awareness among public and school children through;
a. Ordinary member of Malaysian Applied Biology Society
b. Ordinary member of Malaysian Fisheries Society
c. Ordinary member of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Water Association
d. Ordinary member of Malaysian Zoological Society (Council Member & Vice President 2003-2009)
e. Ordinary member Malayan Nature Society (Advisory Committee for Environmental Education Committee 2009-present)
f. Universiti Putra Malaysia Academic Staff Association (Committee Member 2002-2007)
g. MAPIN (Membar Pemuafakatan Ibubapa Nasional), Committee Member 2010
h. Parent Teacher Association Sekolah Kebangsaan (Primary School) Seri Selangor (2000 Committee, Vice Chair 2008/09, Chairman 2010/11);
Sekolah Menengah USJ4 (Secondary School) – Chairman (2000-2002)
Other Professional Services include
a. Thesis examiners for PhDs and Masters Candidates from local and international universities (eg University of Madras, India).
b. Reviewer for the scientific manuscripts that published in many local and international journals in the fields of environment and wildlife ecology.
c. Consultants to Petronas, Putrajaya holdings, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and government agencies on wildlife and environmental issues.
d. Reviewer for research proposals submitted to Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation and Universities.
e. Reviewer for new universities curriculum or programme.
f. Editorial Board for the international journal published by the Thai Society of Higher Education Institutes on Environment, “EnvironmentAsia”.
g. Advisor for Environmental Education programme to many activities organised by Malayan Nature Society, Petrosains, Malaysian Zoological
Society, UPM, Ministry of Education and Local Authority (MPSJ).

4. Datin Nadzriyah Jaafar (Candidate 4)
MNS member since 2010
Other positions held in MNS:
She has appointed by MNS Kedah Branch as the chairperson for MNS 70 th Anniversary
Kedah Branch Royal Dinner and Fund Raising Event.
Place of Residence: Sungai Petani, Kedah
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
Datin Nadzriyah intends to contribute on the following area:
• Would bring more corporate members to join MNS
• Organize and promote Eco Tourism Programmes for MNS and it’s members.
• Linking MNS to international platform on Eco Tourism
• Help to organise MNS ECO Tourism Seminar in promoting Belum Temenggor and Ulu Muda
• Helping in promoting environmental education among schools through eco tourism projects.
• To introduce Young Environmentalist Reporter Programme for school children and youth.
• To promote MNS , Malaysia and its Mother Nature at International Level.
• Organize leadership , management , public relation , event management , marketing , eco tourism related workshop and seminars for members .
• Promote Kuala Selangor Nature Park as one stop nature and eco tourism venue locally and internationally.
• Help MNS in all projects and programmes.
Personal Profile
Datin Nadzriyah Jaafar works as the Managing Director for the following companies:
Multi Three Victory ( M ) Sdn Bhd
DNJ Spa-Candle ( M ) Sdn Bhd – With partner office in Sungai Petani , London , Paris , New York.
M3V Agri-Tech & Farm ( M ) Sdn Bhd
M3V Tourism Event ( M ) Sdn Bhd
M3V Scout Tourism ( M ) Sdn Bhd.
M3V Manufacturing ( M ) Sdn Bhd
M3V Pvt. Ltd.( India )
She is also Chief Editor for Majalah Rekreasi and the Publisher and author of motivation and religious books.
Datin Nadzriyah Jaafar is actively involved in professional organizations, such as President of Kedah Tourism Association, EXCO for National Tourism
Council Malaysia, Committee member of IMT-GT, Member of Yayasan Salam, Executive Exco for "Pengakap Kelana " Kedah, Advisor for World
Water Monitoring Day , Malaysian Chapter Advisor for School Tourism Club, Active member in Tree Planting Project with Kedah School Nature Club.
5. Marathamuthu S (Candidate 5)
MNS member since 2008
Other positions held in MNS:
MNS Sabah Branch Committee Member (2008 – todate)
Place of Residence: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
He fully subscribes to and will contribute to the success of the MNS Strategy Plan especially in Sabah. After November 2010, he will be easing off on his
job and have more time. He strongly believes that we need to empower the citizens in order to conserve and protect Malaysia’s natural heritage.
Personal Profile
S M Muthu has represented MNS-Sabah Branch in the GREENsurf Coalition that is fighting to STOP THE COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT in
Sabah. He has also involved in organizing of the “Bird watch” and “Jog for The Environment” projects in year 2010.
S M Muthu is active in voluntary and professional organizations, having served among others, as Vice-President, Education & Awareness Sub-
Committee Chairman and Hon. Secretary-General of the Sabah Environmental Protection Association (SEPA) from 1999-2002, member of the Sabah
State Sub-Committee on Tourism and Environment of the Sabah Business Council, and a member of the Executive Board of the Environment Action
Committee. He has also been involved with the TZU CHI Merit Society's charity, re-cycling and public awareness projects and the "Save LIKAS
BAY" campaign from 1997 till 2002 when it was scrapped.
He would like to share and contribute in the field of education and awareness – tackle the root cause of Environmental degradation. His main aim is to
help MNS bring back lost earthly values and remind man that in his quest for development he has forgotten that his primary requirement for survival is a
livable Environment. Being in the National Team would give him a better opportunity to fulfill his filial duties and obligation as a gardener who is happy
to tend to nature’s garden.

6. Kanitha Krishnasamy (Candidate 6)
MNS member since 2003
Other position held in MNS:
MNS Policy Officer (former staff of MNS)
Place of Residence: Selangor
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
To contribute towards effective implementation of the Plan, particularly the four calls MNS has made in its 70 th year. Of significance is towards halting
the vast forest conversion occurring throughout the country - this I believe is one of the greatest threats the country is facing. Prioritization of action is
necessary. Integrating MNS’ four stated goals - Conservation, Education, Communication and Empowering Members- is critical in making a difference.
I hold strong to what this home-grown conservation organisation has made for itself, and what it stands for. I have had the opportunity and privilege of
working for MNS almost for as long as I have been a member in the last seven years! As a result, I am fully aware of the various real trials and
tribulations that surround the organization along with the enormous untapped potentials it possesses, and with this, believe I can bring a difference to this
organization.
In today’s complex world, MNS faces many challenges, as with any other organization, in making itself relevant, and above all, establishing that
relevance.
MNS posses the reach and expertise within the current membership, and the partnerships it has developed for 70 years - the task for us in the next few
years will be to rebuild the eroded pieces and harness the successes it has built so far. I wish to see it grow to the full of its ability, achieving tangible
conservation significance in this country.
I fully believe that MNS has one of the greatest potentials in making a difference in this country, a true Malaysian voice to be reckoned with by every
sector of the Malaysian society. Its what being truly Malaysian is about.
Personal Profile
Kanitha has a Bachelors degree in Forestry. She was part of the Conservation Division team in MNS from 2003-2010. She made a career move in April
2010, and is now with TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, the global wildlife monitoring network.
7. Catharine Yule (Candidate 7)
MNS member since 2010
Other positions held in MNS: NIL
Place of Residence: Selangor
Personal Profile
Dr Catherine Yule is an Australian Aquatic Ecologist and she is presently Deputy Head of the School of Science (Education) at Monash University¹s
Sunway Campus where she have been lecturing in Environmental Management and Tropical Biology since 1999.
She has lived in SE Asia doing teaching, research and Environmental Consulting since 1986. She spent 4 years on Bougainville Island, PNG where she
did the research for her PhD, and 5 years in Indonesian Borneo. Her research in Malaysia is focused on peat swamp forests, cloud forests, and streams
and the impacts of disturbance such as logging, urbanization, agricultural conversion, drainage and fire.
Dr Catherine Yule is passionate about teaching my students to love Malaysia and giving them the skills and knowledge to preserve the globally important
ecosystems of the region. She initiated the affiliation of Monash University Malaysia with the Malaysian Nature Society in 2003. At the opening of the
new Monash Campus in 2007, the then Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Razak said “The University is also actively undertaking a number of
projects related to the conservation of the environment, one of which I note is the coastal clean-up day organized by Malaysian Nature Society.” So
clearly the University’s efforts are being noticed.

8. Henry Goh Kok Siew (Candidate 8)
MNS member since 2009
Other position held in MNS:
MNS Selangor Committee Member (2010 – to date)
Place of Residence: Kuala Lumpur
Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020
1. To further enhance the MNS ‘brand’ and uplift the image across all public and private sector
channels, as appropriate.
2. Create greater awareness of MNS and what it stands for to a broader spectrum of the community
3. Educate specific target student groups eg schools, colleges and universities on MNS role to promote the study, appreciation, conservation and
protection of Malaysia’s natural heritage with specific focus to increase the long term membership base in all branches.
Personal Profile
Mr. Henry Goh is an independent consultant for paper and boards. Henry served in the positions of Director cum General Manager for the Malaysian
subsidiaries of two of the world’s largest pulp and paper mills located in Indonesia and Thailand respectively. He was credited with successfully
launching and growing the products and brands of both companies to achieve prominent market leadership positions.
In his earlier role as the Regional Manager, Asian Region for an England based paper mill; Henry played a key role in building an extensive regional
network of alliances spanning some 16 countries in Asia.
Henry has over 13 years of hands-on senior management experience. His earlier management positions were in MNC companies of fast-movingconsumer-goods
(FMCG) and Personal Health Care products. Henry has over 20 years of broad based commercial experience.
Henry is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, (MCIM) served as the President of the Malaysia Paper Merchants Association, Malaysia,
is currently an Executive Committee Member of the Institute of Printing, United Kingdom, (MIOP, UK), is currently a Council Member – GLG Educator
- of one of the largest US based Global Consulting Group and is a Member of the Malaysian Institute of Management (MMIM).