1. law, govt and politics
2. government

Training Course on
Governance For Digital Age
October 11-16, 2015
Laguna Redang Island Resort, Terengganu
Course Background
What would happen to Malaysia beyond the year 2020? How would the society behave in
the digital age where information is in abundance and a fingertip away? What are the new
“first world” issues that the country as a whole needs to be aware of, what is the new
narrative needed to ensure both economic growth and social progress in the 21st Century
as portrayed in the national aspirations? What are Malaysians and Malaysia national
aspirations in the digital age actually? What are the roles of civil servant and how do they fit
into this big picture?
Malaysia has gone through major socio economic shifts at a breathtaking pace. In a single
generation, Malaysians have gone from mere paddy farmer and rubber tappers to engineers
and consultants, from living in rural areas to gated communities. As Malaysia reaches the
economic targets spelled out in Vision 2020, there is still a need nonetheless to take stock
and see how the nation and the people could and should to re-calibrate our approaches in
things they do.
Course Rationale
The terms "governance" and "good governance" are increasingly used. Governance can be
used in several contexts either in public sectors, private and corporate at local or
international level. Bad governance is increasingly regarded as one of the root causes of all
evils within our societies. The concept of "governance" is not new. It is as old as human
civilization. Simply put governance refers to the process of decision-making and the process
by which decisions are implemented or not implemented. As integrated part of governance,
it is only natural when plenty of policies, policy documents and policy tools are formulated,
designed, issued and implemented in ensuring those decisions are in place and
implemented.
Government is one of the main actors in governance. All actors other than government are
grouped together as part of the "civil society." Since governance is the process of decisionmaking and the process by which decisions are implemented, an analysis of governance that
focuses on the policy, laws and other documents which serve as policy tools used in
achieving the targeted objectives of policy in preparing Malaysia beyond the year 2020.
Course Objectives
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To expose participants for better understanding on governance, policy and
regulation for digital age
To create awareness on the role of policy makers, implementers and enforcement
officers on policy and regulation as part of policy making and policy cycle evaluation
for governance purposes towards achieving national aspirations in digital age
To equip participants with skills of developing policy instruments as tools in
designing, developing, implementing or present policy or regulation in their
governance activities or exercise
Course Synopsis
Human had become over reliance on information technology and computer. This has
subsequently changed how the world operates. When technology is advancing at neck
breaking speed coupled with easy access to information, thanks to social media and other
mediums, government needs to improve, diversify, change or adapt the way it governs.
Digital age does not solely represent the abilities of Malaysians generally or civil servants
specifically in using computer, multimedia and IT. Computer, multimedia and IT are merely
technology and tools in executing their tasks. As policy and decision makers, implementer or
enforcement officers of government policies and regulations, civil servant must be able to
steer the nation and society towards achieving the national aspirations. They therefore must
be clear in their understanding the type society that Malaysia wants to be by the year 2020
and far beyond and there form design the appropriate policy and regulations.
The course would expose participants to a better understanding on governance, policy and
regulation in digital age and impart them with knowledge and skills of developing policy
instruments as tools in designing, developing or implementing policy or regulation in their
governance activities. Through the course participants would be able to use inputs, learn
the process required in policy making and policy cycle evaluation and linking them together
towards achieving the national aspirations in digital age
Course Contents
Part 1
Knowledge Transfer Session
Day 1
1
2
Introduction
3
4
Government and governance
- Who is government
- What is government
- Civil servant and government
Digital Age
- what is expected in digital age
- - Setting the agenda for the nation
- National aspirations
- Our mold
- Designing our mold
- Civil servant and the mold
- Realigning national aspirations ,
mold and digital age
Governance
- Characteristics of good governance
- Public sector as executor
- Top down vs bottoms up
Part
2
Hands On Session
Ice Breaking and Groups
Which is which
What are you doing
Name the game
You and your role
Comparative studies
Who & what are you
Are we there yet
Day 2
- Participatory governance
- Soceital good
- Tools and mechanisms
Policy
- Policy Components
- Policy at macro level
- policy at micro level
- policy in public sector versus
private sector
What what and what
What and so what
How and how come
Where and when
1
Policy instruments as tools of
governance
- Name them
- The category
- Jurisdiction and territory
- What and which tool to use
- Reallignment of policy and policy
tools
- Methods of realignment
Case studies
NEP
Policy tools as governance
tools
Identify name
Centralized n decentralize
Individual
or
mission
centric
Day 3
Policy making
Where do we start
This is where we want to end
Case studies
success stories of
- LHDN
- Imigaration
- Tabung Haji
- Felda
Comparative studies
Failed stories of ??
Benchmarking
- Sweden
- Denmark
- lessons from China & India
Policy cycle evaluation
Corrective measures
How and where to intervene
Day 4
Day 5
Group work
Practical and hands on sessions to
give participants the first hand real
experience
Presentation
Presentation on results and findings
of group works
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of course, participants shall have;
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Better awareness on governance, policy and regulation in digital age
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Knowledge on policy making & policy cycle evaluation
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Ability and skill in presenting, designing, formulating develop and implement policy
and regulations as part of governance activities or exercise
Date, Duration and Venue
The course will be held over 5 days from October 11 – 16, 2015 in Laguna Redang Island
Resort, Terengganu.
Who Should Attend
The course is targeted at all medium and high level officials from ministry, government
agencies, public research institutions, universities, industry and NGOs ( M 44 - M54).
Modes of Delivery
The training course will be delivered by using the following methods:
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Lecture + hands-on sessions
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Case study + scenario building
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Experimentation + games
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Group activities + presentations
Medium of Instruction
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The training workshop will be conducted in English and Bahasa Melayu.
Registration Fee
Registration Fee: RM 3,750
Mode of Payment
Payment by participants (other than those sponsored by JPA) can be made using crossed
cheques or bank drafts made payable to UTM Holdings Sdn Bhd. All transfers should be
directed to the following account:
Recipient Name
Account No
Bank
SWIFT Code
Branch
:
:
:
:
:
UTM HOLDINGS SDN BHD
564098500819
Maybank
MBBEMYKL
Maybank Jalan Raja Muda, WP Kuala Lumpur
Please send a copy of the transfer slip to the Secretariat. An acknowledgement will be
sent on receipt of payment
Note:
 Substitution is allowed for registered participant, cancellation will not be
entertained.
 Fee is NOT inclusive of accommodation.
Application and Enquiries
All applicants are required to complete the prescribed application form as attached in this
brochure and submit the completed form to the following address:
Secretariat UTM Perdana – JPA Training Programme
c/o UTM Perdana School,
6th Floor, Menara Razak,
Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra,
54100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-21805151 Fax: +603-21805340
Email: ablatiff07@gmail.com Website: http://perdanaschool.utm.my/
UTM-JPA will inform the successful applicants to the training workshop not later than 4
September 2015. Applicants who do not receive word within this date are rendered
unsuccessful.
Closing Date of Application
All applications should be submitted to the secretariat office before 31 July 2015
Course Convenors
Dr Nor Ashikin Mohamed Yusof started her professional career as a practicing lawyer. She was a both a
litigation and conveyancing lawyer, thus equipped with a full scale and more rounded experience in practicing
law. Dr Shikin specializes in Intellectual Property and commercial laws.
Dr Shikin holds a master and PhD degrees on Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property - Biotechnology
law policy respectively. Dr Shikin is a Professional Intellectual Property Trainer, JAPAN-Malaysia IP Professional
Trainer and member of World Trade Organization-WTO academy (IP). She trained Proton Sdn Bhd on IP for 2
years and in process increased the number of IP ownerships for Proton. On personal note, Dr Shikin’s
experiment with Syarikat Hajah Aminah Food Industries has won Innovation Award in 2012, 2013 and 2014
both at domestic and international level.
Her stint as a researcher started when she was hired as research assistant By Law faculty, University of
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK in 1994. Upon joining the academia, Dr Shikin has successfully led several research
and consultancy projects on policy making and policy evaluation for Ministries, industries and professional
bodies.
In June 2014, Dr Shikin won the Future Diamond Award from University Of Manchester, as the best presenter
for her foresight presentation on Malaysia Healthcare Policies Beyond 2060.
REGISTRATION FORM
TITLE OF COURSE
DATE, DURATION & VENUE
11 – 16 October 2015
Rebak Island Langkawi
Governance For Digital Age
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Full Name
Designation : Prof. /Dr. /Mr. /Mrs. /Ms. /_
Gender (Male/Female)
I/C Number
Date of Birth
(Date/Month/Year)
COMMUNICATION & MAILING ADDRESS
Applicant’s Office Address
Person to be Contacted, in Case of Emergency
(Name and Address)
Tel
Tel
Fax
Fax
Mobile
Mobile
Email
Email
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
Title of Post
Employer
Duration of Service
Type of Organization (Please √ box)
Government
Private
Semi-Government
NGO
Main Functions of Organization
Description of your current work including your responsibility
(Please use supplementary pages, if necessary)