KRA’s, along with key performance indicators (KPIs), would be Malaysia’s “new administration method.” said by our Honorable Prime Minister. This fresh approach was aimed at bringing more success and achievements to the country so that it could meet targets that have been set for the people.
“These two methods would help us achieve our ultimate goals, whether it is for Malaysia to be a
developed, first-world or high-income nation”.
On behalf of Melaka State Government , I wish Selamat Datang and a very warm welcome to all the participants, delegates and their families to this beautiful historic state of Melaka. The State Government have measured it ‘s development since we are working to be a fully developed State in year 2010. With all 32 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicators at more than 85% level, The State Government is confident to be fully developed State that will be announced in October 2010.
The FIRST 1000 REGISTRATION before 10th March 2010 would obtain A REBATE of
RM300 (USD$90) with a FREE COPY of David Parmenter’s book worth
RM178.90(USD$53)!! And additional rebate of RM100 (USD$30) for GROUP DISCOUNT of 4
pax & above.
David Parmenter
“The general consensus was that this was one of the most worthwhile professional development seminars that any of us had attended in quite a while. David’s passion for all the subjects covered came across throughout the day, and was backed up by the substance of the subject matter expertise and practical experience. The friendly, interactive nature was a big plus.”
~Planning and Analysis Manager,
“Our current practices and negativity were continually challenged and our minds were opened to believing that what seems impossible now is in fact possible. The training had a very practical and participatory feel. We walked out of the training with open minds, a practical plan and dedication to implementing the process improvement.”
~Financial Controller,
“Very inspiring & motivating speaker who offers some revolutionary ideas… could not believe how relevant the content was.”
~ Senior Management Analyst,
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This seminar is suitable for all senior civil service personnel who have responsibility for implementing the Prime Minister’s KPI initiative. This seminar will be of particular benefit to:
HISTORY OF MELAKA
Melaka is known as a historically rich state and is recognised as one which epitomised the spirit of a nation, forged through the crucible of a tumultuous and intricate history.Melaka was founded by Parameswara (or Raja Iskandar) the last Malay ruler of Temasik (ancient Singapore) in 1396 when he and his followers retreated up the straits to Muar, then tu Sungai Ujung before settling at Bertam near the estuary of Melaka River.Finding the place is of strategic location, he decided to make a permanent settlement there, naming it "Melaka" after the name of the tree he leaned against.
The Melaka Sultanate occupies a special position in the history of Malaysia. Its inauguration marked the beginning of the emergence of a new Malay empire. The birthplace of the Malay Sultanates and Malaysia's historic city, Melaka provided the stage on which the Portuguese, Dutch and English played out their roles in shaping history.
Melaka emerged as a strong maritime trading state under the industrious Parameswara and his chiefs. Melaka also began to be noticed by Muslim traders from West Asia and India, who until that period, had been concentrating their activities in Aru, Pedir and Pasai en-route to the East, especially China. Because of its strategic location straddling the Straits of Melaka, it thrived as a port-of-call and a centre of entrepot trade with ships and merchants from China, Japan, India, Arab and South Africa.
In 1511, it fell to the hands of the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch in 1641 after a fierce battle. In 1795, Melaka was given to the British to prevent it falling to the French when the Netherlands was captured during the Napoleonic Wars. It was returned to the Dutch in 1818 under the treaty of Vienna but was later exchanged by the British for Bangkahulu, Sumatra. From 1826 onwards, the British East India Company along with Singapore and Penang governed it, under the Straits Settlement administration in Calcutta.
The Dutch, who held Melaka for over a century, left many fine buildings marking their heritage. The most imposing relic of the Dutch period is the Stadthuys, a strikingly pink town hall which is today the oldest Dutch building in the Far East. Right next to it stands the bright red Christ Church, constructed with pink bricks imported from Holland and covered with local red lacerite. Today, these buildings together with the ruins of the Portuguese built A Famosa and St. Paul's Church are the most prominent reminders of the Europeans' presence in Melaka.
After World War II, anti-colonial sentiment bred in the country among the nationalists, the result of which was the proclamation of Independence by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Malaysia's first Prime Minister, at the Padang Pahlawan (Warrior's Field) at Bandar Hilir, Melaka on 20 February 1956.
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