As we advance further into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), inevitably science, technology and innovation will tremendously improve the competitiveness, boost productivity, upgrade industrial structures and address future challenges. Malaysia in advancing into building a knowledge economy and a knowledge society by mobilizing Science, Technology and Innovation by year 2050 recognizes Science, Technology and Innovation as powerful instruments of social change. The impact of it can be felt through the modernisation of technologies and systems, changing lifestyle at every level – from individual to societies and the nation.
Dr Morni Hj Kambrie, Chairman and Founder of SIDMA College acknowledged that the development of solutions to these key national transformations will require the mobilization on the waves of creative, innovative and entrepreneurial youth across the country to paint a clear strategy that places science, technology and innovation at its core. Towards this end, he collaborated with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and collectively organised a “Youth Dialogue Session with Minister of MOSTI” (Program Bicara Siswa Bersama Menteri) on our “Youth Aspiration towards TN50” (Aspirasi Belia ke Arah TN50).
The dialogue between Y.B. Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau (Minister of MOSTI) and the youths from Institutions of Higher Learnings was held at IPG Kent Campus, Tuaran on 12 April 2018. The event which was jointly organised by MOSTI, SIDMA College, IPG Kent, Tuaran and KK Event House S/B was attended by more than 300 youths mainly from IPG Kent Campus, Tuaran, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, SIDMA College Sabah, University College Sabah Foundation, Asian Tourism International College, Almacrest International College, IPG Gaya Campus, Penampang Community College as well as upper secondary schools students from Tuaran and in and around Kota Kinabalu where each institute/ college or school have send representative to participate in the dialogue session.
Y.B. Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Tangau, in his key-note address noted that in order to enhance Malaysians in facing the current complex economic, societal, environmental and cultural challenges, the vitality of science, technology and innovation need to be woven into the fabric of society.
Towards that end, the government is committed in putting science, technology and innovation at the heart of its economic policy; creating an innovation-centric economy which can also be referred as an ecosystem that is supportive, vibrant and inclusive. It is an environment that empower every citizens particularly the youths to go beyond their abilities to help in advancing the socio-economic development of their immediate and extended community.
According to him, the National Transformation 2050 was launched with a vision of propelling Malaysia into the world’s top 20 nations within these three decades. He added that we naturally began our TN50 starting from youths who are the custodians of Malaysian future. Apart from that, TN50 engagements covers all segments of society, including senior citizens, women, industry, civil servants, and academicians; as Malaysian’s future belongs to all Malaysians as a whole.
During the event; dialogue and forum session were held to enable the participants to interact and exchange their views on their roles as the agents and catalyst of Science, Technology and Innovation in their respective community.
Dialogue Session:
Speaker : Datuk Seri Panglima Madius Tangau
Theme : Negaraku Berinovasi
Facilitator : Dr. Morni Hj Kambrie
The organising committee have appointed three panel members to discuss in depth according to their respective field of specialization based on the theme “Aspirasi Belia: Ke Arah TN50” via the forum session whereby the panels appointed are:
- Professor Madya Dr Ramzah Dambul; Deputy Secretary General Office (Science, Technology & Innovation), dan Deputy Director of Centre of Excellence Teaching & Academic Quality, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
- Benreza Hezery Uzair (Ben Uzair) – Youth Ambassador TN50 dan Juara Gym Founder.
- Farah Adilah Binti Jamil; IPG Kent Campus Graduate and Winner of Public Speaking at the national level
Dr Morni on the behalf of the organising committee thanked Y.B. Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred for his valuable time with the youth of Sabah despite his busy schedule. He also thanked the key organisers, especially KK Event House S/B and IPG Kent, Tuaran for allowing the activity to be conducted at the Campus Hall. He also extended his appreciations to the main speakers and the panel members for sharing their expertise during the session. Dr Morni also stressed that the realization and achievement of Malaysia National Transformational 2050 (TN50) cannot be possible without active engagement, creating and enhancing opportunities for and with the country’s youths.
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By Teo Eng Seng and Mr Zain Azrai Bin Mohd Noor,
SIDMA College,
88600 KOTA KINABALU.
