August 2022 - Together, We Stand Strong

August 2022 - Together, We Stand Strong

Greetings from the International Council of Malaysian Scholars (ICMS)!

Merdeka — symbolic of freedom and independence, means so much more when we reflect on how much our nation has gone through to be where it is today. In conjunction with the month where we celebrate our 65th Independence Day, ICMS would like to celebrate togetherness.

In enlivening the spirit of Merdeka, we, as Malaysians are undoubtedly encouraged to stick together, for together, we stand strong.

Ongoing Event(s)

#MariKitaSokong Soup Kitchen Volunteering

An ongoing initiative where Associates have the opportunity to volunteer every weekend of August to prepare and distribute food for beneficiaries of PERTIWI Soup Kitchen.

PERTIWI has been relying on volunteers, local businesses, and the generosity of the community to help them continue their mission of providing nutritious meals to those in need. With that, ICMS' Movement for Social Empowerment (MSE) hopes to act as an intermediary for ICMS associates to volunteer for food distribution for PERTIWI Soup Kitchen.

Malaysian Public Policy Competition (MPPC) 2022

Digital Empowerment : Erasing Boundaries

Every year, the Malaysian Public Policy Competition 2022 aims to bring the wealth of policies created by undergraduate students closer to areas of pressing need in Malaysia so they might become more implementable.

2022 sheds light on the aftermath of the pandemic, in which the people are left to deal with the crumbs left behind by policies implemented during that period. This year our theme centres around technology- encapsulating everything from fintech to closing the digital disparity embedded into the Malaysian society of today.

Having kicked off with their roadshow on the 16th of July, MPPC held their preliminary round on the 20th of August with 25 teams participating. The semi-final and final will be held on the 27th and 28th of August respectively. Stay tuned!

Future Event(s)

Let's Have A Cuppa Pre-Departure Event [United Kingdom Chapter]

Flying to the United Kingdom (UK) soon? Wondering what needs to be done upon arrival to the UK? Fret not! Let’s get a cuppa with ICMS and ease any fears or concerns you may have regarding life in the UK.

The UK Chapter of ICMS is pleased to bring you the Let’s Get a Cuppa event, a specially curated pre-departure briefing for prospective UK students. Do sign up to get insightful information via our panellist and networking sessions, along with your very own info pack detailing everything you need to know to survive in the UK!

A lucky draw will also be held after the event. Join us and stand a chance to bring home x3 ￡10 Amazon vouchers!

Register now through https://bit.ly/3JMDpCF!

Our most recent events: A recap

#MariKitaMula Mentorship Programme

Our insightful 10-week journey came to an end on the 23th of July 2022. This was possible thanks to the immense support and effort of the MSE committee, guest speakers, and fellow mentors and mentees. See you next time!

ICMS General Assembly 2022

With an espionage theme inspired by Ian Fleming's renowned 007 Agent - James Bond, ICMS Associates, dubbed as "Agents", came together physically as well as virtually (on Zoom) on the morning of the 30th of July at Sunway University. The event kickstarted with speeches given by our "Agent Leads" - Shermane Tan (General Assembly Director) along with our Chief and Deputy Chief Executive Directors - Natalie Ng and Nicole Chee.

Though the hybrid event lasted a mere few hours, they consisted of a panel session with ICMS Alumni ; Lee Jia Lok - advisor of the ICMS Alumni Network Committee and an Associate at McKinsey & Company, and Michelle Chin - an advisor for the ICMS Alumni Network Committee as well as Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Oyen Pet Insurance.

The panel session was then followed by a shoutout to our most "Honourable Agents", of which were the three most voted Associates whose efforts and dedication were acknowledged by their peers. Those nominated were : Nicholas Preston, Eng Yi Den and Amira Hana. Congratulations agents!

Lastly, tokens of appreciation were given to our fellow Partners and Sponsors who were in attendance : Clayton Tan (Sunway), Danial Rahman (Jeffrey Cheah Foundation) and Ida Mahiswari (Shopee).

Maybank x ICMS : The Brain to Bargain [Malaysia Chapter]

Understanding the ubiquity and importance of negotiation in our daily as well as professional life, ICMS and Maybank had proudly rolled out our very own negotiation competition. The event kickstarted with a negotiation workshop by industry experts to guide the participants through the ins and outs of negotiation, followed by a team-based negotiation competition where participants had a chance to put their persuasive skills and charisma to their advantage in winning amazing cash prizes. Next, participants were also invited to an exclusive networking session with Maybank representatives to have a better understanding of Maybank’s career opportunities, working experience, culture as the well as application process. With Brain to Bargain, we hope to equip young minds with the necessary negotiation skills for them to thrive in today's competitive market.

Industry Insights (I2) 2022

The 26th of July marked the Grand Finale of Industry Insights 2022. Across the six intense workshop days, the I2 Committee is proud that participants have followed the flame and showed us what grit, trailblazing innovation and relentless team spirit looks like. Industry Insights 2022 would not have shone so brightly without their burning passion and absolute dedication! Congratulations to the workshops' and the overall winners of Industry Insights 2022! Everyone has done a fabulous job in performing above and beyond. To all participants of I2 2022, we hope your I2 journey has been a fulfilling one and thank you for being a part of ours. Till we meet again!

Congratulations to the overall champions who went home with the grand prize of RM3,000; Team 15 (Domihut) - Hannah Sufia Zuraimi, Cheah Yang Jun, Vivien Chai Ying and Choon Yan Yin.

ICMS x Roti Bar: Cracking the Curry Code [Australia Chapter]

The Australia Chapter of ICMS recently held its flagship event, being a week-long business consulting competition; ICMS x Roti Bar: Cracking the CURRY Code. The event consisted of a five day working period where participants were required to prepare a proposal for the issues presented by Malaysian-owned restaurant Roti Bar, based in Melbourne, Victoria. The event also held a panel session on its last day with esteemed board members from the Australian-Malaysian Business Council (AMBC) alongside the final presentations of the team.

Last but not least, congratulations to the winning team going home with the grand prize of AUD200; Team 3 - Li Shi Goh, Darvin Woo and Zer Yan Lee.

Our People

In this issue, we feature?Eng Yi Den, the 12th Council ICMS Academy General Hub Lead and Secretarial Associate, in which we asked him about his growth in ICMS.

We are excited to witness Yi Den's continued growth within ICMS and beyond. Best of luck in your future endeavours, Yi Den!

For more exciting updates and news, do check out our?website, and follow our social media on?LinkedIn,?Facebook,?Instagram,?TikTok, and?YouTube!

Copyright ? 2022 The International Council of Malaysian Scholars (ICMS).

Prepared by the 12th Council Secretarial Division (Iman Chin, Chee Jia Yi, Ashley Aili Koh, Amira Hana, Yee Yong Xuan).