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[i]MPACT Stories Malaysia 2018 (Part 2)

[i]MPACT Stories Malaysia 2018 (Part 1)

Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) is just around the horizon!
This summit focuses on pertinent issues in Malaysia ranging from entrepreneurship, political awareness, student activism, arts to civil society. Students all over Malaysia are offered the opportunity to discern the viewpoints of prominent Malaysian figures and at the same time, encourage greater student participation in the crucial national issues today.
Still unsure on what MSLS is? Have a look at our prom...otional video below showing last year’s MSLS and Projek Amanat Negara (PAN) XV we had in Sheffield earlier this year.
Don’t forget to register right after by visiting our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 11th August 2018 Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Venue: Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur Dress code: Business Formal
Are you excited? So are we! Do not hesitate to contact us via messenger for any queries. Looking forward to seeing you there! Have a great day!
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Less than a month before approaching MSLS and we are proud to announce our next speaker - Fahmi Reza! He is a political graphic designer, street artist and documentary filmmaker and will be joining us as one of the panellists in Session 2: Student Activism - Revisiting the Society’s Catalyst of Change, discussing the power of youth in pursuing the betterment of our country and the rights of our people. ( You can find the full video of his 2-hour lecture on student activism he...re https://youtu.be/S-abHWls-p4 )
Fahmi Reza has taught himself many things: Being an amateur historian, human rights activist and documentary film-maker. However, he is perhaps most known for his instantly recognisable political posters. Having studied electrical engineering, Fahmi is a self-taught graphic designer who took the plunge into the discipline in 2002 to help struggling civil societies who could not afford “real” graphic designers, with pro bono works. He now creates posters by himself for every cause that he believes in. Some of you may have probably seen a couple of them, with their distinctive raw and do-it-yourself aesthetics influenced by the punk music scene.
Due to the fact that social movements are not won overnight, he believes that there is an urgent need to continue the process of raising awareness, getting organised, mobilising citizens, taking action, building networks, creating alternatives, and a lot more. He also believes that we need to nurture more activists and develop more ‘rebels’ to fight for change in this country. He hopes to see more artists and designers getting involved in the struggle, with the courage to stand up against injustice, to speak out against corruption and to use their art as weapons for change.
Interested to hear his ideas? Visit our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ to register now! The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 11th August 2018 Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Venue: Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur Dress code: Business Formal
Contact us via facebook message if you have any questions. We hope to see you there, and have a great week ahead! #MSLS2018 #ARippleEffect
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We hope you are excited for the event! This post is to assist you to get to the venue and the full address for the venue is as follows :
PwC Malaysia, Level 15, 1 Sentral Jalan Rakyat... Kuala Lumpur Sentral 50706 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
The nearest LRT, MRT, KTM, and monorail stations would be KL Sentral. Once you’re at KL Sentral, exit from the KL City Air Terminal, which is the ERL station, and from there, it would only take about a 5 minute walk to get to the PwC building. The PwC building is opposite the Bank Rakyat building. Make your way through the entrance. From there, we will greet and help to show you the way to the hall.
Alternatively, use the entrance in KL Setral which is on your right in front of the Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) building. Once you’re at the entrance, take the stairs down and there will be one of our committee member to guide you from there.
If you are planning to drive, we would recommend you to park your car at NU Sentral or Sooka Sentral as other parking spaces are rather expensive. On Saturday and Sunday, the parking fee at these two places are only RM4 per entry.
However, if you’re lost, don’t worry! We will be ready to help and guide you to the venue. You may call them at 0173302020 (Qistina) or 0162213484 (Haziq) should you need any guidance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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We are just one month away from MSLS! Are you excited? With last year’s MSLS filled with an amazing and inspiring lineup of speakers, we aim to continue bringing fresh and even familiar faces again this year! To keep you excited, we present to you our first speaker, a Malaysian politician and a previous Member of Parliament of Malaysia for the Kluang constituency in Johor during the period of the 13th Parliament of Malaysia, Liew Chin Tong.
He was elected as a Member of the M...alaysian Federal Parliament for Kluang between 2013 and 2018, and previously a Member of Parliament for Bukit Bendera from 2008 until 2013. Since 1999, Chin Tong has served DAP in various capacities and is now a Member of its Central Executive Committee, serving as Political Education Director.
He graduated with a degree in Political Science and an honours degree in Asian Studies from the Australian National University, and holds an International Masters in Regional Integration from the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya. He was then the Executive Director of Penang Institute (previously Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute, SERI, 2009-2012) and Research for Social Advancement (REFSA, 2007-2011), and was formerly a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore.
We are pleased to invite him as one of our panellists for MSLS XII Session 1: The Malaysian Dilemma: The Future of Race-Based Politics! Looking forward to hearing more from him? Head on to our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ to register now! Any questions? Don’t hesitate to drop us a message below. We hope to see you there!
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Great lineup of speakers for this Saturday! Don’t miss out

UKEC [i]MPACT Stories Malaysia 2018, is less than 4 days away. Aren’t you guys excited for this?
If you have not yet looked at the lineup of speakers that we have in store, we would highly encourage you to do so as they are all such amazing speakers, who each have inspiring stories and experiences to share.
Also, we have good news for you guys!... For those of you who have not yet registered for [i]MPACT Stories Malaysia 2018, we are more than happy to announce that we are still open for more participants to join us this Saturday.
So, please register here https://www.ukeconline.com/event/impact-s tories-2018/.
Also, we would like to inform that we would accept walk-ins if there are enough spaces and seats to accommodate everyone. However, why would you risk your seat and a free lunch if you can reserve yours by just registering through the link above.
Details of the event are as follows: Date: 14th July 2018 Time: 9.30am-5pm Venue: Level 15, PwC, One Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Dress Code: Smart Casual
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As a believer that even small contributions matter, Steven Gan is making his contributions through journalism. Steven Gan, 55, began his journalism career in Hong Kong after graduating from an Australian university 25 years ago. Gan returned to Malaysia in 1994 and worked as special issues editor in The Sun daily where he helped break a story on the deaths of 59 inmates in an immigration detention camp.
In 1996, Gan was arrested at the Asia Pacific Conference on East Timor (A...pcet II) in Kuala Lumpur when a pro-government mob sought to forcibly stop the meeting. He was adopted by Amnesty International as a prisoner of conscience. Gan returned to Malaysia again in 1999 to launch the country's first and only independent media, Malaysiakini (Malaysia Now). Since it went live, Malaysiakini has become one of the most influential websites in the country.
Malaysiakini was raided by the police and 19 of its computers confiscated in 2003. Nevertheless, the harassment from the government failed to stop the subscription-based website from continuing to provide its readers with ‘news and views that matter’.
The online website was ranked 18 on Asiaweek’s Power 50 in 2001, and Gan was also selected as one of the 50 most influential individuals in Business Week’s ‘Stars of Asia’. In 2003, he was among seven Malaysians picked by Asia Inc’s ‘Who’s hot in Asia?’
Having a strong belief in media freedom, Gan will be delivering his speech with the topic “Journalism As An Agent For Change” with hope that this will inspire the younger generation who intend to pursue journalism as a career. Be sure to register by clicking RSVP on our website https://www.ukeconline.com/event/impact-s tories-2018/. We hope to see you there!
Details of the event are as follows: Date: 14th July 2018 Time: 9.30am-5pm Venue: Level 15, PwC, One Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Dress Code: Smart Casual
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With this year’s Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) approaching, let us reminisce on last year’s MSLS with its theme, “Fast Forward: What’s Next?” regarded as a triumph with more than 250 students attending the summit. The students came from all over Malaysia to share their experiences, learning and stimulating ideas among student leaders and thus inspiring one another.
Various areas of topics were covered ranging from education and brain drain, political awareness an...d digital economies. A healthy debate between Mr. Syed Saddiq and Mr. Shahril Hamdan on which party had a better economic agenda before the historical general election also took place at the time. The topics discussed during the Summit aimed to encourage student leaders as a whole to engage in conversations focused on the youth’s impact on the nation.
Interested to know about this year’s Summit in August? What are you waiting for then? Register now at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ and don’t forget to follow our Facebook page for new updates.
We hope to see you there!
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For our second session of MSLS XII, the topic of discussion will be none other than Student Activism!
This session intends to remind us the importance of our role as students, and our underlying role of activists in pursuing the betterment of our country and the rights of our people.
In such endeavours, we are in need of unity and a shared vision more than anything else. We hope the topics being discussed during this year’s MSLS brings us closer to the Ripple Effect we are... all so greatly in need of and so greatly capable of bringing to fruition.
Attendees can also expect to be exposed to differing views concerning a number of current issues. We hope these differences will bring to us an appreciation of the common cause we have to fight for and also desire for good we share as Malaysians.
Visit our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ for more information and don’t forget to register as well! Give us a message in the box below if you have any questions. The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 11th August 2018 Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Venue: Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur Dress code: Business Formal
Visit our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ for more information and don’t forget to register as well! Contact us via facebook message if you have any questions. We hope to see you there, and have a great week ahead!
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*Drumrolls* Announcing our first session for MSLS XII - “The Malaysian Dilemma: The Future of Race-Based Politics”!
In light of the recent election results, there has been a lot of questions in regards to the future of race-based politics. Is race-based politics an inherent nature of multicultural societies such as Malaysia? Or will Malaysians one day move on from such communal politics?
Undeniably, the future of this topic must be discussed for the harmonious governance of M...alaysia. Through historical and socio-political perspectives, we hope to collectively discuss this topic through an objective assessment with leaders from UMNO, Bersatu and DAP, in order to truly identify our divisions and reconcile them.
Come and join us in this compelling panel session to understand the future of race-based politics and how this affects the Malaysian governance in the future.
Date: 11th August 2018 Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Venue: Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur Dress code: Business Formal
Head on to our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ to register and find out more! Any questions? Don’t hesitate to drop us a message below. See you there!
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GET INSIDE THE CIRCLE!
Accelerate your career with in-depth industry knowledge from CEOs themselves. This is your opportunity to gain intimate face-time with those who call the shots – and all in a casual dining setting!
APPLY NOW at GRADUAN.COM/ASPIRE
... Venue: KL Convention Centre Date: 21 - 22 July 2018
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GRADUAN ASPIRE Career Fair is back again!
Meet the best at this spectacular two day event where talents land their dream career!
REGISTER NOW AT graduan.com/aspire
... Venue: KL Convention Centre Date: 21 -22 July 2018
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Curious to know more about UKEC? Want to know more about how UKEC will serve your interests in the near future? What is UKEC's role in student activism post-#GE14? Join us on our FB live session with UKEC to discuss their future and role in student activism to find out! #Liberasi

Registration for the 12th Malaysian Student Leaders’ Summit (MSLS) has officially OPENED! Come and join youths from all over Malaysia with common interests to openly discuss on topics such as the future of race-based politics and student activism in Malaysia. Free lunch and refreshments will also be provided! Head on to our website at www.ukeconline.com/msls-xii/ to register for free and to keep yourselves updated.
Date: 11th August 2018
Dress Code: Business Formal
... Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Location: Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur
Any questions regarding the registration process? Or having trouble with registering for the event? Don’t hesitate to drop us a message.
Thank you and and we look forward to your presence to participate in and grace our event!
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Join Karim Raslan for an afternoon of iced Milo and fulfilling discussions on various current issues, especially on #Malaysia's transformation after the conclusion of the 14th general election #GE14 and its impact on both regional #geopolitics and international trade.
ON KARIM RASLAN:
University of Cambridge-educated Karim Raslan is an acclaimed Malaysian commentator and columnist who appears frequently on international #media like the BBC, CNN, CNBC, Al Jazeera and Bloomberg.... He is the founder and CEO of the KRA Group, an #ASEAN-wide public affairs consultancy firm with special focus on business and politics across #SoutheastAsia especially Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
His weekly syndicated column #Ceritalah,- which discusses socio-political developments and current issues in the region - is published in Malaysia by The Star (English), Sin Chew Daily (Mandarin) and Sinar Harian (Malay); in Indonesia by The Jakarta Globe and Kontan newspapers; as well as Singapore’s Today. He is the author of five books, “Ceritalah: Malaysia in Transition,” “Heroes and Other Stories”, “Ceritalah 2: Journeys Through Southeast Asia and “Ceritalah 3: Malaysia the Dream Deferred” as well as his first Bahasa Indonesia-language book, “Ceritalah Indonesia”.
From 2010/2011 he served as the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council chairman for Southeast Asia. Karim is also a member of the International Crisis Group’s Board of Trustees. In 2013, Karim’s documentary series “Ceritalah Malaysia” was aired in the lead-up to the Malaysian General Elections on Astro Awani. In 2014, a follow-up documentary “Ceritalah Indonesia” was subsequently aired on Astro Awani and several online platforms. The series focused on Indonesia’s transition from a nation in turmoil to a rising economic power in the lead-up to its legislative elections.
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It is that time of the year again; summer break! Therefore, UKEC has some exciting news for you. UKEC proudly brings you [i]MPACT Stories 2018, an event inspired by Ted Talks as a platform to listen to the valuable experiences and inspiring messages from our wonderful lineup of speakers revolving important issues nowadays! . To all students, you are all invited to be a part of [i]MPACT Stories by registering through this link https://tinyurl.com/y8oblw7c . Save the date guys and stay tuned for any updates on our event page, since it’s exactly one month to go. You would not regret grabbing this golden opportunity. We hope to see you there, and have a wonderful summer break ahead!

Posting on behalf of Filmforce Studio Sdn Bhd.
We are a film production company based in Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur. GE14 as the story background, this Malaysia movie will conduct a 3 days film shooting in London (14th July – 16th July) and target to screen in September this year. No matter you are undergrads or postgrads or working professionals, as long as you wish to be part of the Malaysia Film, we welcome all Malaysians, no racial boundaries, who still around London/UK during our filming period, to volunteer and be part of our Malaysia movie as “Postal Voters Extras”.
Register your interest and dates of availability here: http://bit.ly/ffsinlondon

As we observe Syawal, we would like to offer our prayers in memory of Mr Nazrin Hassan, the group CEO of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd. Mr Nazrin was a key member during the founding years of UKEC as the Vice Chairman. While he played a vital role in nurturing the startup ecosystem in Malaysia, he also made his time to mentor the UKEC members as an alumnus.
Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to interview Mr Nazrin on his UKEC experience. He taught us to think beyond our personal ambitions, have an agenda that goes beyond politics and be the glue that holds Malaysians of different backgrounds together.
To mourn his death is to celebrate his life. Thank you Mr Nazrin, you will always be remembered.

For this event, if you are coming from outside London, Latitude Apartments are offering a 50% discount for their Award winning 4 star serviced apartments. These apartments are based 3 mins walk from East Croydon (itself 16 mins to London Victoria). East Croydon is fast becoming a favourite destination for Malaysian families (1/2 the price of central London and twice the space). BoxPark is only 3 mins walk (40 world class cuisines).



Check out the website and if require somewhere to stay and to avil the discount, email them with reference to this event.



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For this event, if you are coming from outside London, Latitude Apartments are offering a 50% discount for their Award winning 4 star serviced apartments. These apartments are based 3 mins walk from East Croydon (itself 16 mins to London Victoria). East Croydon is fast becoming a favourite destination for Malaysian families (1/2 the price of central London and twice the space). BoxPark is only 3 mins walk (40 world class cuisines).



Check out the website and if require somewhere to stay and to avil the discount, email them with reference to this event.



"Latitude Apartments Croydon"





Stay warm - its snowing!!!