Nominee for MNS President Tan Sri Dr. Salleh Mohd. Nor

Nominee for MNS PresidentTan Sri Dr. Salleh Mohd. NorMNS member since 1977Other positions held in MNS:Immediate Past President (1978 – 2006)President (2008 – to date)Place of Residence: SelangorPersonal ProfileTan Sri Dr Salleh has dedicated himself to and played a major and prominent role in the protection of the Malaysian environment and theconservation of nature and natural resources – both in his public role as the Director-General of FRIM as well as in his private capacity asa Malaysian environmental NGOs, especially in his capacity as President of the MNS. Dr Salleh has also collaborated with numerousinternational 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 withthe Yang DiPertuan Agung as its Chairman. Salleh was elected as its Deputy Chairman in 2006. Under the Foundation, Salleh isresponsible for establishing a Botanical Garden in Terengganu. Since the 1 st July 2007, he was appointed the Chief Executive Officer ofthe World Endurance Championship 2008, which the Foundation has been given the honour to organize by the International EquestrianFederation.He also manages a contract R&D Company on plant biotechnology and a forestry consultancy business in forest inventory andsustainable management of forests and has undertaken consultancies in forest inventory and assessment and valuation of forest areas bothlocally and overseas. He is passionate on the environment and regularly gives talks and lectures on conservation. He is happily married toDatin Seri Habibah Alias and are blessed with three children and five grandchildren.

Nominee for MNS PresidentAssoc. Prof. Dr. Maketab MohamedMNS member since 2003 (First joined MNS in early1980s then inactive)Other Positions Held in MNSMNS Johor Chairman (2006 – to date)Place of Residence: Skudai, JohorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020Maketab accepted the nomination for the post of MNS President due to the support given by some of the present Council members andtop 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 aclose-knitted, family-like society with all the members having equal opportunity to participate and contribute to the betterment of ourEnvironment.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 MNSpower base. Each Branch has its own peculiarities and issues, which need to be addressed through the cooperation amongst theCouncil, 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 inadministering 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 asforestry, 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 Stateagencies, such the Forestry Department, Wildlife Department (PERHILITAN), Department of Marine Parks must be kept cordialto 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 ProfilePhD in Watershed Science from Colorado State University, USA with specialties in water quality, water quality modeling andenvironmental hydrology.On the Department of Environment, Malaysia Experts Panel for Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA). Prof Dr Maketabhas 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-PresidentProf Dato Dr Zaini UjangJoined MNS since year 2010Other Positions held in MNS: NILPlace of Residence: Skudai, JohorJeffrey Phang Fatt KongJoined MNS since year 2007Other Positions held in MNSVice President (2008 – to date)Capacity Building Leader for Friends of Kota DamansaraFunded by UNDP-GEF (Small grants project) (2004-2006)Plan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020Jeffrey intends to work with the rest of the council members to contribute in these areas:• Building strong partnership between MNS, MNS State branches, other NGOs, and local/state authorities. (Emphasising oninter-dependence rather than independence)• Identifying new and existing members with passion and fully empowering them towards contributing towards the cause ofMNS resulting in a bigger membership base.• Building stronger contacts with the corporate sector through helping them with their CSR initiatives and creating a strongersponsorship base.• Strengthening MNS delivery capability by employing technology and embracing a proactive change culture to create aknowledge-driven organization.• Working with relevant MNS members to create a strong technical team where their expertise will be used to assistfederal/state/local authorities towards sustainable development. In the process creating a recognized platform where thetechnical expertise of MNS is well sought after.Personal ProfileJeffrey accepted the nomination due to support from MNS in my work to preserve the Kota Damansara Community forest. He considersit as a privilege to be given this opportunity to repay back this debt of gratitude by working to help MNS maintain its reputation as thefinest environment NGO in Malaysia.Underlying his work is a strong belief in Tri-sectoral partnership where sustainable development is achieved through a strong partnershipbetween the government, businesses and the community/civil society. It is a powerful theory but it needs a lot of hands-on knowledge tounite 3 parties with apparently clashing agendas. The work to conserve the KD forest has provided us with a workable framework.

Kalaimani SupramaniamOther positions held in MNS:MNS Kedah Chairman (2009 – to date)Place of Residence: KedahPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020(A)(B)(C)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 andworkshop.- To introduce Special Environmental Awards for schools, youth, branch and members whom havecontributed towards MNS and its projects.Membership- To recruit all Teachers Training Institute to be members of MNS.- To increase membership numbers by having new membership drive.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 VisionPersonal ProfileKalaimani is a teacher. He is active in MNS Education Programme where he is appointed as MNS School Nature Club Coordinator forKedah 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 toalmost 170 members.He is active in coordinating International School Network Programmes on Environmental Education in 165 countries through ENOFinland and Life Link Friendship School Sweden with more than 6 thousand school taking part internationally. Also, he is appointed asENO Environment Asia Pacific School Network Coordinator since 2008. The following are the education programmes that he has beeninvolved:• 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 LittleRamsar, 2009 to Joensuu University for Festival of Science, Technology and Environment, Finland and 2010 to StavangerUniversity, 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 forthe first in history.• Students from my school have won Penguin Award and Fish School Award for 2009 from IWA and WEF, Youth Science andTechnology Award 2009 from Ministry of Youth and Sports, Overall champion at 3 rd Joensuu Way, Finland with winning 3 groupgold medal and 4 special awards.• The only school ( SMK Teloi Kanan ) from Asia selected for United Nation Cyberschoolbus live video conferencing on ClimateChange 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 mangroveplanting and water monitoring activities.• Working with many NGO’s and government agencies within Malaysia to sow the seeds among school children on environmentaleducation.• A regular writer on environmental issue in ERAHIJAU published by NRE.

Nominee for MNS Honorary SecretaryLim 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)MNS Selangor Branch Ordinary Member since 2003MNS Selangor Branch Family Member (1984-1991)Place of Residence: Ampang, 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 toamend 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 crossingsto allow elephants and other large mammals to avoid harm along the East-West Highway in Perak and the Lahad-Datu Highway inSabah.3. Control the unsustainable hunting and trade in wildlife. MNS will work with the Police, Customs and the Wildlife Departments todraw attention to uncontrolled 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 SdnBhd (RESCU), a scientific research and consultancy company. He has a particular interest in cave exploration and ecology and is anactive member of the Malaysian Karst Society. He is the lead author of two books on threatened Malaysian plants and has writtennumerous papers related to nature and conservation, including several publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He is happilymarried to Cindy Chen (MNS Selangor Branch Green Living Coordinator) and is the proud father of four-year-old Cerys (an activemember of MNS).Nominee for MNS Honorary TreasurerJenny Yow Ngan CheeMNS member since 2003Other positions held in MNS:MNS Honorary Treasurer (2008 – todate)Place of Residence: Petaling Jaya, 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 andregulatory requirements. She will report to the board of trustees and council on the financial health of the society at regular intervals. Shewill also ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place, and appropriate to the society. She will adviseon the financial implications of MNS’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 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 inSeptember 2010.

Nominees for MNS Council Committee members1. Harban SinghMNS member since 1985Other positions held in MNS:MNS Johor branch Committee Member (1986 – to date)MNS Council Committee Member (2008 – 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, whilepursuing the strategic plan...Personal ProfileHarban 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. Inaddition to his Masters in Training and Human Resource Development, Harban is able to conduct training, capacity building, strategicplanning 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 Johorfor 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 KadirMNS member since 1999Other positions held in MNS:MNS Sabah Branch Committee Member (2001 – 2002)MNS Sabah Branch Vice Chairman (2003-2005, 2009 – to date)MNS Sabah Branch Chairman (2005 – 2008)Place of Residence: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

3. Prof Dr Ahmad IsmailJoined MNS since year 2010 (First joined MNS in early1990s then inactive)Place of Residence: Subang Jaya, SelangorPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-2020Mission: 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, environmentaleducation, appreciate and protect 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.“Langkawi Green” is my new idea to protect Langkawi from pollution, and to conserve and protect reserve forest and its wildlife andto 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 andactivities to promote public awareness and support in Matang areas will be carried out. Raptor Watch activities in Malaysia need tobe 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 hazardouschemicals 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 childrenthrough;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, Chairman2010/11); 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 andwildlife ecology.c. Consultants to Petronas, Putrajaya holdings, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and government agencies on wildlife and environmentalissues.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, MalaysianZoological Society, UPM, Ministry of Education and Local Authority (MPSJ).

4. Datin Nadzriyah JaafarMNS member since 2010Other positions held in MNS:She has appointed by MNS Kedah Branch as the chairperson for MNS 70 thAnniversary Kedah Branch Royal Dinner and Fund Raising Event.Place 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 seminarsfor 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 forNational 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 ChapterAdvisor for School Tourism Club, Active member in Tree Planting Project with Kedah School Nature Club.

5. Marathamuthu SMNS member since 2008Other 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 2008-2020He fully subscribes to and will contribute to the success of the MNS Strategy Plan especially in Sabah. After November 2010, he will beeasing off on his job and have more time. He strongly believes that we need to empower the citizens in order to conserve and protectMalaysia’s natural heritage.Personal ProfileS M Muthu has represented MNS-Sabah Branch in the GREENsurf Coalition that is fighting to STOP THE COAL-FIRED POWERPLANT 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) from1999-2002, member of the Sabah State Sub-Committee on Tourism and Environment of the Sabah Business Council, and a member ofthe Executive Board of the Environment Action Committee. He has also been involved with the TZU CHI Merit Society's charity, recyclingand 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. Hismain aim is to help MNS bring back lost earthly values and remind man that in his quest for development he has forgotten that hisprimary 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 totend to nature’s garden.6. Kanitha KrishnasamyMNS member since 2003Other positions held in MNS: NILPlace of Residence: Klang, Selangor7. Catharine YuleMNS member since 2010 ((First joined MNS in early1990s then inactive)Other positions held in MNS: NILPlace of Residence: Ampang Jaya, SelangorPersonal ProfileDr Catherine Yule is an Australian Aquatic Ecologist and she is presently Deputy Head of the School of Science (Education) at MonashUniversity¹s 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 swampforests, cloud forests, and streams and the impacts of disturbance such as logging, urbanization, agricultural conversion, drainage andfire.Dr Catherine Yule is passionate about teaching my students to love Malaysia and giving them the skills and knowledge to preserve theglobally important ecosystems of the region. She initiated the affiliation of Monash University Malaysia with the Malaysian NatureSociety in 2003. At the opening of the new Monash Campus in 2007, the then Deputy Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Razak said “TheUniversity is also actively undertaking a number of projects related to the conservation of the environment, one of which I note is thecoastal clean-up day organized by Malaysian Nature Society.” So clearly the University’s efforts are being noticed.

8. Henry Goh Kok SiewMNS member since 2009Other positions held in MNS:MNS Selangor Committee Member (2010 – to date)Place of Residence: Kuala Lumpur, WPPlan for MNS in relation to MNS Strategy Plan 2008-20201. To further enhance the MNS ‘brand’ and uplift the image across all public andprivate sector channels, 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 and protection of Malaysia’s natural heritage with specific focus to increase the long term membership base in allbranches.Personal ProfileMr. Henry Goh is an independent consultant for the paper industry. Henry served in the positions of Director cum General Manager forthe Malaysian subsidiaries of two of the world’s largest pulp and paper mills located in Indonesia and Thailand respectively. He wascredited with successfully launching and growing the products and brands of both companies to achieve prominent market leadershippositions.In his earlier role as the Regional Manager, Asian Region for an England based paper mill; Henry played a key role in building anextensive 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 fastmoving-consumer-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 MerchantsAssociation, Malaysia, is currently an Executive Committee Member of the Institute of Printing, United Kingdom, (MIOP, UK), iscurrently a Council Member – GLG Educator - of one of the largest US based Global Consulting Group and is a Member of theMalaysian Institute of Management (MMIM).