The 24 teams

After a few grueling sessions of deliberation of more than 200 applications, the Organising Committee would like to present the top 24 finalists (in alphabetical order) shortlisted for the Malaysia Public Policy Competition 2012 residential challenge!

For those who didn't make it, do not despair! Come join us as the audience on the last day of MPPC 2012 where you can learn from the finalists and hear invaluable feedback from our esteemed panel of judges. Registration for audience is now OPEN

Once again, congratulations to the top 24!                                                                                              
                                                                                                                        

#JanjiDitepati

Pang Jo Fan: Law, Brickfields Asia College
Galvin Wong: Economics/Political Science, Australian National University
Kelvin Yii: Law, University of London External Program
Chern Jia Shen: Economics, University of Nottingham

A Few Good Men 

Lim Wei Jiet: Law, University of Malaya
Eugene Ee Fu Xiang: Law, University of Malaya
Daniel Ariff Tung bin Adib Vincent Tung: Law, University of Malaya
Lee Ting Han: Law, University of Malaya


BLT

Tan Kee Chong: Engineering, Cambridge University
John Ling Chee Ern: Law, London School of Economics
Tay Huey Yuin: Economics, Cambridge University
Ian Rong-Cheng Ern: Medicine, Cambridge University


Doubledoublethink

Amir Hamzah Rozlan: Government and Economics, London School of Economics
Nik Nor Zarifah: University of Bristol
Rachel Decruz: Law, Cambridge University
Megat Ridzwan Latif bin Suhamdan: Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics

Enthus Curiosus

Grace Tan Yi Sing: Psychology and Marketing, Upper Iowa University
Revati A/P Bogaraja: Psychology and Communication, Upper Iowa University
Wong Jun Jie: Psychology and Communication, Upper Iowa University
Tan Hooi Choo: Aerospace Electronics, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Euroriental

Mohd Hafidzi bin Mohd Razali: Law, International Islamic University Malaysia
Osho Manikkam: Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics
Marina Tan Hsien Wei: A-levels, Kolej Yayasan UEM
Joshua Teng Ern Yung: Law, Cambridge University


HC Unite!

Ng Han Loong: Actuarial Science, London School of Economics
Lim Chern Yuen: Economics and Management, Oxford University
Wong Xue Zheng: Economics, University College London
H'ng Eng Keat: Mathematics, Oxford University

Human Capital

Nickolai Anthony Fernandez: Economics, University of Bath
Imran Arif bin Nazmi: International Relations and Politics, University of Sheffield
Fazlin bt. Fahmi: Accounting & Finance, University of Bath
Benjamin Guo: Civil Engineering, Imperial College London



I-Exist

Mohd Hasbullah Bin Mohammad Faudzi: Economics, International Islamic University Malaysia
Ahmad Muzammir bin Muhammad: Economics, Tokyo University
Hasanah binti Mahmud: A-levels, Kolej Yayasan UEM
Tjun Yee Hoh: Mathematical and Statistical Science, University College London


Lex & Co

Mehul Jai Prakash: Economics, University of Exeter
Julius Yee Sher Xern: Law, University of Exeter
Yeoh Tze Ni: Economics, London School of Economics
Woon Ee Hwa, Eva: Management, London School of Economics


Manifest Destiny

Lee Jie Jiun: Law, Brickfields Asia College
Brandon Khoo: GCE A-levels, Kolej Yayasan UEM
Hoi Lee Mun: A-Levels, HELP University
Louis Liaw Vern Xien: Law, Brickfields Asia College


Misfits

P Sathesh Raj: Economics and Management, HELP University
Gan Su Ren: Psychology, HELP University
Nur Joo Lee a/p R Guna Segar: Law-LLB, HELP University College
Ivan Lim Kwan Choong: Engineering, Monash University (Sunway Campus)

ORCA

Yasier B. Mahayudin: Political Science, National University of Malaysia
Razan bin Rosman: Political Science, National University of Malaysia
Maryam Lee binti Mohamad Ramli Lee: Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Mohammad Zaki bin Abdul Shukor: Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

One Iron Shark Named Mike (OISM) 

Muhammad Mikhail bin Shamsul Bahar: Medicine, University of Manchester
Nik Syakirah binti Azis: Medicine, University of Cardiff
Muhammad Ridhuan bin Azlan: Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath
Mohd Syazrul Syafiq bin Mohd Nasir: Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath

Orion

Thum Chern Choong: Undergrad, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) at Perdana University
Low Yu Jie: Law, University Malaya
Nirmalatiban A/L Parthiban: Undergrad, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) at Perdana University
Ooi Oun Oun: Taylor's College

Politikus

Mark Chan: International Baccalaureate Diploma, Mahindra United World College of India
Amanda Ng Yann Chwen: Singapore GCE A-Levels, Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Christopher Lim Wen Khye: GCE A-Levels, HELP University College
Jonathan Yong: Law, University of Reading

Sanguine

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Ng Siew Sanz: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, International School of Penang (Uplands)
David Yong Seng Chai : International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, International School of Penang (Uplands)
Lau Jo-Hanan: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Fairview International School
Stephanie Nina Menggu: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, International School of Penang (Uplands)





Super Powered Monkeys, Potato Monster Rams

Johann Oh: Economics, HELP Academy
Lim Bao Jiu: Law, HELP Academy
Nathaniel Measias Zacharias: International Baccalaureate Diploma, The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Lim Jih-Shing: BA in Jurisprudence, Oxford University

Team MettaValour

Lieu Tze Yeen: Finance, Accounting and Management, University of Nottingham (Local Campus)
Lim Sze Wei: Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham (Local Campus)
Wong Mo Xiang: International Relations with French, University of Nottingham (Local Campus)
Teng Jingbin: Economics, HELP Academy

Team SNFM

Fann Shar Linn: Economics, University College London
Nur Nadhirah Mohamed Razikin: Chemical Engineering, University of Bath
Sean Yap Zhi Yi: Political Science, National University of Singapore
Melanie Tan Wenyi: Social Science, Singapore Management University

The Bourgeois Proletariat 

Teh Yen Ping: Economics, Mount Holyoke College, USA
Teh Min Sern: Political Science,Swarthmore College, USA 
Sharon Ling Wan Hui: Ethnic Studies, Mount Holyoke College, USA
Clement Lim Xie Kai: Mechanical Engineering, University College London

The Security Council

Haziq Azizi Ahmad Zakir: Kolej Tunku Ja’afar, O-Levels
Abishek Kamat: A-levels, Garden International School
Yau Hui Min: A-Levels, Taylor’s College (Sri Hartamas)
Nicole Tan Zhi Fei: A-levels, Garden International School

Three Healers and a Suit

Muhammad Izzat bin Fauzan: Law, University Teknologi MARA
Sarah Ileen Liew: Medicine & Surgery, International Islamic University Malaya
Mohd Syazwan bin Tajul Arifin: Medicine, International Islamic University Malaya
Fatimah Liyaqat Ali: Medicine & Surgery, International Islamic University Malaya

UT MARA

Maizura binti Mokhsein: Legal Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Nur Atiqah binti Mohd Zaki: Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Aina Syazwani binti Salleh: Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Nor Emellia binti Mohd Shariff: Legal Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA

List of Speakers

YB Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia

Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah completed his first degree in Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur in 1984. His career in the education field began 1981 as a teacher and counsellor at Yayasan Anda Akademik, an institution striving for affordable education for everyone. In 1995, he successfully graduated in an Executive Course from Harvard Business School in Boston, USA. Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah then became the Senior Manager at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. Subsequently in 2008, he was elected as the Director for Privasia Sdn. Bhd, a leading ICT and business process outsourcing player in Malaysia, with established clientele including market leaders in the logistics, education, finance, manufacturing, and FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) sectors. Dato’ Saifuddin also actively participates in community engagement activities, becoming the secretary for the Barisan Bertindak Bosnia (Bosnian Action Front) and President for the Malaysian Youth Council.

Dr. Sharifah Mariam Binti Mohammed Alhabshi
Senior Lecturer and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International) of the International Institute on Policy and Management at University of Malaya

Dr. Sharifah Mariam, a very distinguished figure in public policy analysis, is a Ph.D holder of Geo Information and Public Policy from Durham University, United Kingdom. She obtained both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Urban and Regional Environment from the University of Southern California, USA. Dr Sharifah serves on the Advisory Board of the Malaysia Centre for Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MaCGDI). Apart from winning two separate Outstanding Service Awards in 2008 and 2010 respectively, Dr. Sharifah was also a fellow scholar of the University of Cambridge in the Development Studies Programme in 2006. She has consistently provided her expertise at national and international levels in various leadership and advisory capacities, including serving as the Head Coordinator, International Institute of Public Policy & Management (Inpuma) and as a consultant to the ASEAN and ASEAN +3 Secretariats in 2008. Her book, “Case Studies on Government Programs and Policies,” was published by University of Malaya in 2009. Other recent publications include book chapters, “What We Have And Not: E-Government in Malaysia” and "E-Government in Malaysia: Barriers and Progress," published by Cairo University and IGI Global, Pennsylvania, respectively.

 *Dr. Sharifah Mariam Binti Mohammed Alhabshi is also a judge for the MPPC 2012

Professor James Chin
Professor of Political Science and Head of School at Monash University, Malaysia

Prof. James Chin is one of the most renowned political scientist in Malaysia. He is a proud Ph.D. holder from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Previously, he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Economy from the University of Adelaide, Australia and then a BA Hons in Government & Public Administration from the University of Sydney, Australia. In 2007 to 2008, he served as the Professor of Swinburne University of Technology (Malaysia campus). He was also the Director in the Institute of East Asian Studies. Professor Chin’s works and research revolves around minority rights, elections, democratisation and good governance issues. The countries of his interest are mainly ASEAN countries (especially Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore) and those in the South Pacific Rim (especially Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Solomon Islands). Examples of his journals and books are ‘Nine Ideas to Improve Our Electoral System: Submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee’ (2009) and ‘The Iranun Of Sabah: Language And Culture Of An Endangered Minority In Malaysia’ (2011). Before becoming a Professor in Monash University, he was a financial journalist in Singapore. 

* Professor James Chin is also a judge for MPPC 2012

Dzameer Dzulkifli
Founder, Teach for Malaysia

Dzameer is an alumnus of the United World College of Southeast Asia, Singapore, and holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London. He started his career as a consultant with PwC in 2007 and has experiences in human capital development, process improvements, and project management engagements in Malaysia and Indonesia.  Dzameer volunteers weekly at the UNHCR Myanmar Refugees Education Centre in Kuala Lumpur, where he tutors Mathematics to young refugees. In 2009, Dzameer commenced working on the idea of Teach For Malaysia.  He dedicated his energy towards Teach For Malaysia as it is a proven model that creates a win-win environment for the Ministry of Education, the private sector, passionate young Malaysian leaders and most importantly the students and families the programme will reach. Dzameer's success at Teach For Malaysia is not only a testament to the social enterprise model, but has also lead the path towards establishments of more successful social enterprises in the Malaysian Diaspora.

* Dzameer Dzulkifli is also a judge for MPPC 2012

Chen Chow Yeoh  
Education Advocate and Movement Initiator,  Regional Operations Director for South East Asia & India, Groupon and Chief Operating Officer, Groupon Malaysia.

Chen Chow graduated from Cornell University with a Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Groupon Malaysia. Besides, he is also now the Regional Operations Director for South East Asia & India for Groupon after early involvements at Groupon Taiwan. Previously, he served as the Product Manager at JobStreet and a Management Consultant at Accenture. Chen Chow has numerous experiences as a speaker, especially on youth related issues. Besides countless appearances in local Radio, TV interview, college events and conventions by professional bodies, he is perhaps best known among youngsters for his tireless contributions to the US Applications Workshops since their early years. Chen Chow is actively involved in various organisations such as the Malaysian Mensa Society, American Universities Alumni Malaysia, Cornell Alumni Admission Ambassador Network (CAAAN) Malaysia and Young Corporate Malaysians. He owns an overwhelmingly popular blog that shares news and initiatives related to education and youth. It is not wrong to call Chen Chow a pioneer in  Malaysian youth development.

* Chen Chow is also a judge for MPPC 2012


Johan Mahmood Merican

Chief Executive Officer, Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad

Johan Merican is the appointed CEO of Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad. He has 16 years of working experience across the Government and private sectors. Johan most recently served as Principal Private Secretary to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. His roles in the Government involved policy work at the Economic Planning Unit and Ministry of Finance. He was involved in the development of human capital-related initiatives such as the GLC Blue Book on Performance-linked Compensation policy, PINTAR (GLC school adoption program) and Trust Schools (public private partnership model for schools).Prior to serving the Government, Johan’s experience in the private sector is mainly in the corporate finance and accounting roles at MRCB, UDA Holdings Berhad, Sime Darby and PricewaterhouseCoopers.Johan holds a first class honours degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is a Chartered Accountant (Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales – ICAEW). With his experience both in talent management and policy making, his advice to a group of young aspiring policy makers will be immensely valuable.

Dato’ Noor Rezan Bapoo Hashim

Trustee, Teach for Malaysia

Dato’ Noor Rezan Bapoo Hashim is the former Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MoE). She also headed the Committee under the purview of the Prime Minister to strengthen the English language in Malaysian schools, and was also the MoE’s Lab Leader under the National Key Result Areas (NKRA). Dato’ Noor Rezan has taught English for over 20 years. She began her teaching career in SMK Westlands, Penang. In 1985, she moved to Kuala Lumpur and taught in five different schools, before being appointed Principal of SMK Seri Bintang Utara (SBU). During her leadership at SMK SBU, she maintained an academic interest in English and School Management through continuing participation in international conferences. She also presented papers and spoke on panels at numerous local and international forums. In May 2006, she was appointed as the Director of the Schools Division at the MoE. Dato’ Noor Rezan is currently the Education Adviser to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, providing guidance on several educational initiatives, namely PINTAR Foundation, Trust Schools, and most notably Teach for Malaysia. Dedicating almost her whole life into the field of education, Dato' Noor Rezan is a true veteran for the education in Malaysia.

Li-Kai Chen

Partner 

McKinsey and Company, Malaysia

 

Li-Kai Chen is a Partner with McKinsey and Company based in Malaysia. Li-Kai was previously with McKinsey's Singapore office and has served clients across Southeast Asia, Greater China, Korea and the Middle East. His recent work focuses on education system transformation and public-private partnerships in education in the Asia region and globally. Li-Kai is also the head of the education practice of McKinsey and Company in Asia. He primarily serves clients in the public sector and education sector on strategy and implementation programs and initiatives across topics spanning school system reform, public sector delivery, private education sector strategy and education investments.

 
Dr. Anis Mahmud

Deputy Director, Center for Public Policy Studies, INTAN.

Prior to joining INTAN, he had served at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government for 17 years. He has extensive knowledge in areas related to Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), Public Policy, Coaching & Mentoring, Scenario Planning and Visionary Leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Resource Management from Webster University, St Louis, Missouri, U.S.A and a PhD. in Management Development from University of Hull, United Kingdom.