Words of Appreciation From Chair - As a Chair of the MJAA Symposium 2025

 Words of Appreciation From Chair

As a Chair of the MJAA Symposium 2025, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all who have contributed to the success of this symposium.

First and foremost, my heartfelt thanks go to everyone’s dedication who made this happen.

I also extend our sincere gratitude to our Vice Chairs,
Mr. Muhammad Umair and Ms. Pavitra Thevi Arnandan, as well as to our Founder & Director, Asst. Prof. Dr. Amy Poh Ai Ling.

Special appreciation is due to our Advisors, Prof. Dr. Peng Weng Kung, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husna Zainal Abidin, for their wisdom and guidance.

Our Steering Leaders, Mr. Muhammad Aminuddin Bin Jumaat and Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Nasir,
our Secretary, Dr. Suhaila Binti Rusni,
our Treasurers, Ms. Goto Susan and Ms. Soo Jung Cheng,
and our Secretariat, Ms. Kok Yu Hui and Mr. Lim Tong En,
have all worked tirelessly to ensure smooth operations.

To the Program Team — Dr. Lioe De Xing, Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Lim Seng Joe, and Prof. Dr. Lau Wee Yeap;
the Protocol Team — Ms. Sally Fong Foong Sin, Ms. Yap Ying Moi, and Ms. Lim Siang Siang;
the Publicity Team — Dr. G. Manickam Govindaraju (APR), Dr. Raman Perumal, Ms. Andreen Poh Ai Chin, and Ms. Natalie Lau Wen Xing;
and the Sponsorship Team — Mr. Muhammad Umair, Mr. Muhammad Aminuddin Bin Jumaat, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Ghozali Bin Hassan Al-Haj CILT, and Dr. Kok Wai Keong, I thank you for your creativity, dedication, and commitment.

My appreciation also goes to our Web Masters, Mr. Muhamad Firdaus Ali and Mr. Imdad Azman;
our Logistics Team, Ms. Nadia binti Ridzuan, Mr. Bryan Tan Ray Juin, Ms. Sharifah Nurul Shahirah, and Mr. Akma Hakeem Azlan;
and our Registration Team, Ms. Dahlia Sheherazade Aishah, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Marsila Mhd Ruslan, and Ms. Ang Kai Torng.

I would like to especially recognize the tremendous efforts of the PROPASSION Students Team from Taylor’s University,
led by Dr. G. Manickam Govindaraju (APR).
I sincerely thank Ms. Anthea Leorna Thing, Ms. Catherine Tan Enn Xin, Ms. Chia Xin Tong, Ms. Chong Yoke Ling, Ms. Choong Wa Shan, Ms. Chua Kah Ni, Ms. Chung Harin, Ms. Du Min, Mr. Gao Chen, Ms. Ho Jia Yi, Ms. Lai Jia Hui, Ms. Le Yijing, Ms. Liew Min Si, Ms. Lim Jia Wen, Ms. Lim Khe Rou, Ms. Lim Xian Qi, Ms. Lye Ji Huen, Mr. Marc Chong Khin Fung, Ms. Mariyam Sara Nasih, Ms. Melissa Jane Batzer, Ms. Ooi Ying Xuan, Mr. Tan Hong Zhe, Ms. Tan Pei Qian, Ms. Tan Xin Hui, Ms. Tee Yin Jie, Ms. Yao Tianyi, Ms. Zhan Fengyuan, and Ms. Zou Xin.
Your energy, creativity, and professionalism added great value to this symposium.

I also extend my heartfelt thanks to the Students Team of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah,
led by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Nasir.
I acknowledge the contributions of Ms. Irdina Fatihah Binti Zul Helmi, Mr. Muhammad Azri Bin Azmi, Ms. Nur Azrieana ‘Aafiyah Binti Mohammad Nazri, Ms. Nurul Shafiqah Binti Mohd Anuar, Ms. Sarah Adibah Balqis Binti Mohd Nizam, Mr. Naufal Zikri Bin Mohd Muliadi, Mr. Adam Ibrahim Bin Jamaludin, Ms. Jayshini A/P R. Saravanan, Mr. Muhammad Hisham Ikhwan Bin Jamil, Ms. Nur ‘Adani Binti Ahmad Hisham, Ms. Fatin Nur Aishah Binti Jamal, Mr. Muhammad Arif Hakimi Bin Sidek, Ms. Puteri Alieya Danesya Binti Jamal Kusyairy, Ms. Yuknaa Khomani A/P Praset, Mr. Ahmad Amirul Irfan Bin Ahmad Saupi, Ms. Sharmila A/P Prem Kumar, Mr. Muhammad Hafizuddin Bin Ismadi, Mr. Muhamad Syakir Ashraff Bin Mohd Muazam, Mr. Muhammad Aiman Asyraaf Bin Roslimi, Mr. Mohamad Arif Iskandar Bin Awang Zali, Mr. Muhammad Rafif Fikri Bin Rosnizam, Mr. Ahmad Fawwaz Bin Mohd Mashkuri, Mr. Mohamad Faiz Izzaruddin Bin Sulaiman, Ms. Anisa Binti Azizi, Ms. Nurul Iman Najihah Binti Zulkafali, and many others whose support was invaluable.

My thanks are also extended to our distinguished Speakers and Guests,
including Prof. Dr. Tanaka Kenji (University of Tokyo),
Mr. Mohd Zahile bin Ismail (Agriculture Counsellor, Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo),
Prof. Dr. Sugimoto Ichiro (Soka University),
and all other invited speakers, guests, and contributors.

※Speakers also included Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Nasir, Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr. Lim Seng Joe,  Prof. Dr. Peng Weng Kung, Prof. Dr. Lau Wee Yeap, Dr. G. Manickam Govindaraju (APR), Asst. Prof. Dr. Amy Poh Ai Ling, and myself (Prof. Dr. Chong Fatt Seng).

I would further like to express my appreciation to our MC, Ms. Nurul Fatihah Binti Noor Shahruall Nizam;

to our partners from Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad, including Group CEO Mr. Thomas Mathew, Ms. Farah Nasiha, Ms. Hannah Sofea, and all other members of TalentCorp;

to our partners from MITI, Deputy Pavilion Director of the Malaysia Pavilion, Puan Noor Haslynda Wan Rahim, who delivered a powerful Opening Speech, Datin Mega Marissa Abdul Malek, who has tirelessly supported the MJAA Symposium from the very beginning, Puan Aishah, Mr. Ezlan, Mr. Abe, and all other members who supported us at the Malaysia Pavilion;

and to the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo, Counsellor HRD Mr. Imran bin Yussof, who delivered a wonderful Closing Speech, as well as Ms. Yang Munirah binti Abdul Ghani.

I must also extend my appreciation to all the participants of the MJAA Symposium 2025, not only those at the Malaysia Pavilion of the World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, but also those who generously spared their valuable time to attend online.

Last but not least, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to our partners from Hiroshima Global Consultants, who will provide invaluable support for MJVC 2026 in Hiroshima; to their Vice President, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Omar Farouk of Hiroshima City University, who delivered an inspiring and impactful Visionary Address; to Senior Adviser Dr. Farha Naomi; to their family members, Ms. Hanna Kita and Ms. Sakina Kita; and also to our collaborators from Hiroshima City University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurhaizal Azam Arif.

In conclusion, the success of the MJAA Symposium 2025 was made possible thanks to the collective efforts of each and every one of you. Your dedication, collaboration, and tireless commitment have turned this symposium into a memorable milestone.

Thank you all very much.

Chair,
Professor Dr. Chong Fatt Seng

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