a true malaysian. ir. k. kumarasivam, was a...

A true Malaysian. Ir. K. Kumarasivam, was a man with a strong commitment and passion for the protection of the environment and promotion of sustainable development. He was also an illustrious entrepreneur, starting his own consulting engineering firm in 1965, which over the years grew to become one of the leading consulting engineering companies in Malaysia. He was also a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, and of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.

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In recognition of his pioneering and significant contributions to the promotion of better environmental management in the country he was awarded the 1997 Langkawi Award, Malaysia’s highest national tribute to its leading citizens in the field of environment. Mr. Sivam’s work was also recognized at the International level and in 2001 he was accorded the “ Fok Ying Tung Prize” from China, for his continuous and steadfast efforts in contributing towards environmental management, without seeking public recognition of any kind.

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He also initiated the set-up of the “Better Environment Award”, which subsequently led to the “Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award”, now organised by BCSRM, FMM, MICCI and ENSEARCH to give recognition to good environmental performances in businesses and industries. His passion and support for the improvement of the environment in Malaysia also included substantial financial contributions to promote environmental management excellence in Malaysia, through ENSEARCH and CETEC.

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Ir. K. Kumarasivam loved life and lived life to the fullest. Even though he is no more with us his spirit for innovation and creativity in tackling environmental problems and passion for environmental management excellence should continue to be encouraged and promoted among all Malaysians. Thus, the most fitting tribute to this distinguished man is to continue with his work of introducing creative and innovative solutions to environmental problems in the country and, to nurture and encourage young environmentalist to emulate his philosophy and commitment to environmental care and management.

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The K. Kumarasivam Memorial Public Lecture and Young Environmentalist Awards were created: • to honour the memory of K.Kumarasivam and, his innovative and active contributions

to the advancement of environmental management practices in Malaysia

• to provide a platform for Malaysians to be introduced to the innovative environmental management ideas and practices abroad, so that they may be inspired to find creative solutions to similar environmental problems in Malaysia.

• to provide opportunities for young Malaysian scholars and professionals with a passion for the environment to be exposed to the innovative environmental management ideas and practices abroad, so that they may be inspired to exercise creativity and leadership in environmental management.

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SALMA MOHD KASIM Internship to : School of Environmental & Urban Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea Internship Report : Life Cycle Analysis & Design for Environment (Ecodesign)

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Internship to School of Environmental and Urban Engineering at Ajou University,

SOUTH KOREA

KHAIRUL NAIM ADHAM Internship to : Systain Consultant GmbH, Hamburg, Germany Internship Report : Ecological of The Value Chain for Consumer Goods

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Internship to Systain Consulting GmbH, Harmburg,

GERMANY

DR. UTHAYA KUMARI K. RAMAN Internship to : Village Green Managed Sustainable Services, Melbourne, Australia Internship Report : A Holistic Approach Towards a Sustainable Business Management Particularly Among Small and Medium Sized Business

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Internship to Village Green Managed Sustainable Services,

AUSTRALIA

REGINA CHEAH Internship to : Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand Internship Report : Environmental Engineering and Management Field of Study Solid Waste Management

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Internship to the Asian Institute of Technology,

THAILAND

JOEL LAWRENCE JAYASUNTAR Internship to : Centre for Environment Education, New Delhi, India Internship Report : Sustainability Education In Resources Management

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Internship to the Centre for Environment Education, New Delhi,

INDIA

THING SIEW SHUEN Internship to : Singapore Environmental Council, Singapore Internship Report : Strategies for Sustainable Development for a City

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Internship to the Singapore Environment Council,

SINGAPORE

SUZANNE MATHAN Internship to : International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka Internship Report : Management of Land and Water Resources for Food, Livelihood and the Environment

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Internship to the International Water Management Institute (IWMI),

SRI LANKA

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KELVIN DIONG SIONG LOONG Internship to : Southern District Waste Management Plant, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Internship Report : Integrated Waste Management in Kaohsiung City

Internship to the Kaohsiung City Southern District Waste Management Plant,

TAIWAN.

Internship to:

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DATO’ DR. A. BAKAR JAAFAR Executive Chairman of Enviro-LIFT Services Sdn Bhd Title : Corporate Environmentalism

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DR. GOERG WINTER Head of House of the Future, Founder of the German Environmental Management Association (B.A.U.M) & International Network for Environmental Management (INEM) Title : Harmonisation Between Human Civilisation and Nature

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DATO’ IR. LEE YEE CHEONG Director of UMW Holdings Berhad, Commissioner of the Energy Commissioner of Malaysia Title : Private Sector and Sustainable Development

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2007

ENGR. ROCKY H. T. WONG Chairman of IEM Pro-Engineering Technology Innovation Bereau Head Commissioners, ASEAN Engineer Register Title : Corporate Environmentalism and Green Consumerism – The ETI Push-Pull Factor

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MR DOUG SMITH Founder and CEO of Green Environmental Solutions Pty. Ltd Title : Sustainable Business Management Programme

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DR. BINDU LOHANI Vice President (Finance and Administration), Asian Development Bank Title : Global Climate Change – Challenges and Business Opportunities

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DATO’ PROF. IR. DR. ZAINI UJANG Chairman of Environmental Quality Council of Malaysia Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Title : Value Creation in Environmental Sustainability

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DATUK DR. RAJMAH HUSSAIN Former Ambassador of Malaysia to the United States of America Adjunct Professor, Dept. of International & Strategic Studies, University of Malaya Title : A Diplomat’s Experience of Cultural & Environmental Diversities

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DR. SALMAH ZAKARIA Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Former Director-General of NAHRIM Title : Water and Sustainable Development

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