Hari Raya Aidiladha

Last year my family went to celebrate our Hari Raya Aidiladha in KL. But, this year....we will go back to Penang to celebrate with my mother. In fact this year, I haven't felt the spirit of Hari Raya.....I it's due to my busy schedule to materialise a big event next month, The Alumni Royal Banquet on 10 November. It's really demanding task....
I didn't enjoy my sleep for the past few weeks though.........

Arghhhh!!!!

I have come back from KL on Sunday evening. It was a week long outstation as I went to Kuantan, KL and Melaka to visit few alumni. More importantly to get their support (financially) and commitment to attend the 4th Alumni Royal Banquet. I went to meet with Istana Negara protocol officer as well. There were so many burdens my team and I need to focus though. I just pray to Allah that we could organise the program as planned, InsyaAllah....

It's just so great...if your efforts are appreciated....

I have noticed something when my term as the Director of Alumni UUM extended for another one year last July. I thought the top management wanted to find a new candidate to replace me....

What I heard there were few individuals interested to try their lucks.....to replace me though.....
It didn't me much anyway.....
Next month will be a very challenging and big task for me to materialise the main 2012 event, The Alumni Royal Banquet which the SPB YDA will attend. So many things need to be settled. I just really dependent on my staff to assist me.
My observation....some of the students affairs department staff who should help me do not actively give their hands.....

Circumcision....

I registered my sons for circumcision yesterday. It costed me RM800.00 per person. I booked the date already......22 November 2012 will be their special day I guess and my sons prefer full anesthetic........

25th Convocation....

I feel so great to see a very proud parents......in the convocation hall. It is always a special moment for them to witness their children wonderful moment.

I would like to congratulate them...on their children achievement and pray all the best in their future.

Last night I joint a friendly football match specifically planned for this convocation. There were various batches of alumni came and played the football match.
I was so happy as few alumni from 1st batch also came all the way from Johor Baharru and Ipoh to participate as well.

Today, few of my students also came and visited me.....what a great moment for me....to have a chat with them......
My MBA students also sent their sms.....to share their wonderful moments with me.....
CONGRATULATIONS!!

25th Convocation...Congratulations!

The 25th convocation exposition officiated on Wednesday evening at Sports Complex UUM. It was a sensational event though. On Saturday, there will be second session for graduates to receive their scrolls. Congratulations and Happy Convocation!

Poultry....the broiler industry in Malaysia

My research team was awarded a research grant under MOHE, Knowledge-Transfer-Program. Our focus area was the poultry industry in Malaysia, specifically the broiler industry. On Sunday, 29/9/2012 my team had a meeting with a managing director of a company involved in the broiler industry. I learnt a lot about the volatility of this industry. There are so much being given to the integrator and there are few number of companies only actively involved in this industry. There were some new terms I learnt from him as well such...pure line, great great grand parent (GGP), grand parent (GP), etc..
There are few players in broiler industry in Malaysia such as CAB, KFC, Sin Mah etc.
What I really surprised was the attitude of the managing director. He complaint a lot about some of the government agencies that he's dealing with. He also complaint about the limited efforts done by our government to support him.
I just listened to him.....and keep on thinking.....
I just couldn't imagine how much the tax exemptions given to him. The tax incentives given under the Ministry of Agriculture also substantial though...
What he really wants anyway?

**I just found out that...he is a strong supporter of LGE.......