LogM Penang Study Trip (November 2016)

Description of the Event

A total of 59 students attended the conference titled “Regional Logistics and Transport Conference 2016” in Prince of Wales International School, Balik Pulau, Pulau Penang. There were 5 speakers had given the speeches on the conference. There were Ms. Corina Tan, Dr. Ng Teng Khai, Dr. Adam Mohd Saifudin, Log.Tang Siang Nee and Log. Paul Lui. It was a great experience for students to explore their knowledge in the field of logistics. Our itinerary for 25^th November 2016 was as follows:

0800                Depart from Westlake Basketball Court

1200                Reach and lunch at the restaurants around Balik Pulau

1300                Depart to Prince of Wales International School

1315                Arrival at Prince of Wales International School

1400                Dato’ Dr. Yee Thiam Sun gave a brief prologue

1430                Dr. Adam Mohd. Saifudin gave his speech of the topic of “Halal Logistics: Critical Factors Outcome towards the New Islamic Supply Chain Model”

1515                Tea Break

1530                Ms. Corina Tan gave her speech of the topic of “Rise to the Challenge”

1600            Dr. Ng Teng Khai gave her speech of the topic of “Don’t Underestimate the Seriousness of Depression at Workplace! What can I do? ”

1730              Log. Tang Siang Nee gave her speech of the topic of “Reverse Logistics for Recycling”

1800                Log. Paul Lui gave his speech of the topic of “Safety of Life at Sea 2016. Why now?”

1830                Depart from Prince of Wales International School

2000              Dinner at Kawasan Rehat & Rawat Gunung Semanggol South Bound (Lebuhraya Utara - Selatan, 34400 Simpang Empat Semanggol, Perak)

2100                Depart to Westlake Basketball Court

2330                Reach Westlake Basketball Court

The participants were having their lunch at Balik Pulau before went to the Conference.

The participants registered their names at the counter before entering the auditorium.

A speech given by the guest of honour, Dato’ Dr. Yee Thiam Sun (state commander of St. John Ambulance of Malaysia, Penang) at the Regional Logistics and Transport Conference 2016.

The VIPs and the students were having tea break.

A presentation on “Reverse Logistics for Recycling” by Log. Tang Siang Nee, committee member, WiLAT, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Penang).

A presentation on “Rise to the Challenge” by Ms. Corina Tan, committee member, WiLAT, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Penang).

A presentation on “Halal Logistics: Critical Factors Outcome towards the New Islamic Supply Chain Model” by Dr. Adam Mohd Safuidin, vice president of the Society of Logisticians Malaysia (LogM).

A group photo of the participants with Mejar Chang, the president of LogM, Dr. Jason Tan, Organizing Chairman, Dr. Lim Tuck Meng and Mr. Azam after the conference.

It can be concluded that the event was a successful one and there was no unwanted incidents or accidents throughout the trip.