Profile for Nomination of Council 2010-2012 (English - pdf - 148 Kb)

Nominee for Vice-President - Jeffrey Phang Fatt Kong (Candidate 2)Joined MNS since year 2007Other 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 successfullyfighting for its gazettement with MNS for the past 8 years).jfkphang@gmail.comPlace of Residence: SelangorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020Jeffrey 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 thework process of the secretariat as a facilitator of empowering partnerships with branches and members. Also, he would like to repay MNS for thesupport 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 andlocal 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 towardspolicy 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 morequality members especially in the youth category.Personal ProfileAcademic 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 MIACommunity 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 AssociationAppointments• 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 councildiscussions 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 beyondour 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 seemany 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 MNS Honorary Secretary- Lim Teck WynMNS member since 2003Other positions held in MNS:MNS Merdeka Award Committee Member since 2010MNS Council Member since 2009MNS Conservation Advisory Committee Member since 2009MNS Membership Advisory Committee Member since 2008MNS Selangor Branch Vice Chairman (2007 – 2009)MNS Selangor Branch Committee Member (2007-2009)twlim@rescu.com.myPlace of Residence: SelangorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-20201. Halt the clearance of natural forest for oil palm and rubber plantations. MNS will work with the state and federal governments to amend the forestrylegislation 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 allowelephants 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 touncontrolled trade in wildlife, starting with the activities of Mr Anson Wong from Penang.Personal ProfileLim Teck Wyn has degrees in forestry and international business. He is Technical Director of Resource Stewardship Consultants Sdn Bhd (RESCU), ascientific research and consultancy company. He has a particular interest in cave exploration and ecology and is an active member of the MalaysianKarst 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 LivingCoordinator) and is the proud father of four-year-old Cerys (an active member of MNS).Nominee for MNS Honorary Treasurer - Jenny Yow Ngan CheeMNS member since 2003Other position held in MNS:MNS Honorary Treasurer (Incumbent)jyownganchee@gmail.comPlace of Residence: SelangorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020Jenny Yow will oversee the financial matters of MNS in line with good practice and in accordance with it’s constitution, legal and regulatoryrequirements. She will report to the board of trustees and council on the financial health of the society at regular intervals. She will also ensure thateffective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and appropriate to the society. She will advise on the financial implications ofMNS’s strategic plan.Personal ProfileJenny Yow is a qualified accountant by profession and holds MICPA, MIA. She was the former Head of Finance of BERNAS, Malaysian’s national ricecompany 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.

• With the personal experience gained in advocating against the proposed coal-fired power plant in Sabah since 2007 where as Chairman of SabahBranch 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 andthe 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 priorityfor me and the team to be elected to MNS Council this coming AGM 2010.Personal ProfileProfessional 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 MNSConstitution and Registrar of Societies’ Requirements. Having held the Hon. Secretary’s post at Sabah Branch for several terms and also in same post inother 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 theROS.3. Prof Dr Ahmad Ismail (Candidate 3)Joined MNS since year 2010 (First joined MNS in early1990s then inactive)aismail@science.upm.edu.myPlace of Residence: SelangorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020To support MNS mission: To promote study, appreciation, conservation and protection of nature andMalaysian heritage.Plan:1. Continuously educate the public especially school children and university students in understanding ecology, environmental education, appreciate andprotect nature. Among them is “Go Green” activities in universities and schools2. Focus on activities such as “Langkawi Green”, Milky Stork conservation programme in Matang Forest Reserve and Raptor Watch. “LangkawiGreen” is my new idea to protect Langkawi from pollution, and to conserve and protect reserve forest and its wildlife and to improve “greenactivities” through education programmes among school children and to hold discussions with the authorities. Milky Storks are now close toextinction in Malaysia. Research on their habitat quality and adaptation will be conducted and activities to promote public awareness and support inMatang 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 ProfileEducation Background:1976 – 1980 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Degree Awarded: B. Sc.(Hons.)1982 – 1986 University of Essex Degree Awarded: Doctor of PhilosophyProf Dr Ahmad Ismail’s field of specialization is in Ecotoxicology and Wildlife Ecology. He studies on the effects of hazardous chemicals on coastalwildlife 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 Societyb. Ordinary member of Malaysian Fisheries Societyc. Ordinary member of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Water Associationd. 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 2010h. 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 includea. 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 ZoologicalSociety, UPM, Ministry of Education and Local Authority (MPSJ).4. Datin Nadzriyah Jaafar (Candidate 4)MNS member since 2010Other positions held in MNS:She has appointed by MNS Kedah Branch as the chairperson for MNS 70 th AnniversaryKedah Branch Royal Dinner and Fund Raising Event.wayee@spa-candle.comPlace of Residence: Sungai Petani, KedahPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020Datin 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 ProfileDatin Nadzriyah Jaafar works as the Managing Director for the following companies:Multi Three Victory ( M ) Sdn BhdDNJ Spa-Candle ( M ) Sdn Bhd – With partner office in Sungai Petani , London , Paris , New York.M3V Agri-Tech & Farm ( M ) Sdn BhdM3V Tourism Event ( M ) Sdn BhdM3V Scout Tourism ( M ) Sdn Bhd.M3V Manufacturing ( M ) Sdn BhdM3V 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 TourismCouncil Malaysia, Committee member of IMT-GT, Member of Yayasan Salam, Executive Exco for "Pengakap Kelana " Kedah, Advisor for WorldWater 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 2008Other positions held in MNS:MNS Sabah Branch Committee Member (2008 – todate)greenexpress@gmail.comPlace of Residence: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020He 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 hisjob 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 ProfileS M Muthu has represented MNS-Sabah Branch in the GREENsurf Coalition that is fighting to STOP THE COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT inSabah. 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 SabahState Sub-Committee on Tourism and Environment of the Sabah Business Council, and a member of the Executive Board of the Environment ActionCommittee. He has also been involved with the TZU CHI Merit Society's charity, re-cycling and public awareness projects and the "Save LIKASBAY" 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 tohelp 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 alivable Environment. Being in the National Team would give him a better opportunity to fulfill his filial duties and obligation as a gardener who is happyto tend to nature’s garden.6. Kanitha Krishnasamy (Candidate 6)MNS member since 2003Other position held in MNS:MNS Policy Officer (former staff of MNS)krishnasamy.kanitha@gmail.comPlace of Residence: SelangorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020To contribute towards effective implementation of the Plan, particularly the four calls MNS has made in its 70 th year. Of significance is towards haltingthe vast forest conversion occurring throughout the country - this I believe is one of the greatest threats the country is facing. Prioritization of action isnecessary. 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 ofworking 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 andtribulations that surround the organization along with the enormous untapped potentials it possesses, and with this, believe I can bring a difference to thisorganization.In today’s complex world, MNS faces many challenges, as with any other organization, in making itself relevant, and above all, establishing thatrelevance.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 fewyears 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 tangibleconservation 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 everysector of the Malaysian society. Its what being truly Malaysian is about.Personal ProfileKanitha 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 April2010, and is now with TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, the global wildlife monitoring network.7. Catharine Yule (Candidate 7)MNS member since 2010Other positions held in MNS: NILcathy.yule@gmail.comPlace of Residence: SelangorPersonal ProfileDr Catherine Yule is an Australian Aquatic Ecologist and she is presently Deputy Head of the School of Science (Education) at Monash University¹sSunway 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 shedid the research for her PhD, and 5 years in Indonesian Borneo. Her research in Malaysia is focused on peat swamp forests, cloud forests, and streamsand 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 importantecosystems of the region. She initiated the affiliation of Monash University Malaysia with the Malaysian Nature Society in 2003. At the opening of thenew Monash Campus in 2007, the then Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Razak said “The University is also actively undertaking a number ofprojects related to the conservation of the environment, one of which I note is the coastal clean-up day organized by Malaysian Nature Society.” Soclearly the University’s efforts are being noticed.8. Henry Goh Kok Siew (Candidate 8)MNS member since 2009Other position held in MNS:MNS Selangor Committee Member (2010 – to date)henrygks10@gmail.comPlace of Residence: Kuala LumpurPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-20201. To further enhance the MNS ‘brand’ and uplift the image across all public and private sectorchannels, as appropriate.2. Create greater awareness of MNS and what it stands for to a broader spectrum of the community3. Educate specific target student groups eg schools, colleges and universities on MNS role to promote the study, appreciation, conservation andprotection of Malaysia’s natural heritage with specific focus to increase the long term membership base in all branches.Personal ProfileMr. Henry Goh is an independent consultant for paper and boards. Henry served in the positions of Director cum General Manager for the Malaysiansubsidiaries of two of the world’s largest pulp and paper mills located in Indonesia and Thailand respectively. He was credited with successfullylaunching 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 regionalnetwork 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).