Global Malaysian Network

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be disclosed to third parties without the written consent of Talent Corporation Malaysia.
Sherene Azura Azli
17th April 2014
Global Malaysian Network

2. TalentCorp - Mission Statement
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Public-Private
Collaboration
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Implement
Interventions
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Policy
Advocacy
TALENT
INDUSTRY GOVERNMENT
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2Acts as
focal point on
talent issues and
develops
interventions for
critical skill
gaps
Mediates
between private
sector and
Government
agencies for
policy change
Focus on
building
collaborations
with employers
to engage top
talent
Implements
catalyst
initiatives, and
refines policy
based on
experience
* Global Talent Index
Build effective partnerships and make a difference in addressing Malaysia’s talent needs to
enable the country to reach its aspiration of a high-income nation

3. Partnering to Make a Difference

4. Global Malaysian Network (GMN)
A collaborative community where
Malaysians can connect with
fellow Malaysians and contribute
to the country
Networks .
Contacts
Advisory/Consultancy .
Professional Training
Investment .
Funding
Knowledge Sharing .
Technology Transfer
Market Access .
Business Linkages
Industry
Think Tanks
Ways Diasporas Can ContributeGLOBAL MALAYSIAN NETWORK

5. Global Malaysian Network (GMN)
Workshop
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To create awareness
amongst Malaysian
diaspora on the
various opportunities
available back home
in Malaysia
To bridge Malaysian
diaspora
and companies/
organisations in
Malaysia for
collaborations
beyond borders
To build a
global network of
Malaysian experts to
connect Malaysian
talents around the
globe with access to
opportunities and
enable contributions
from abroad
AWARENESS CONTRIBUTECONNECT

6. GMN Framework

7. Create a self-sustainable and
catalytic environment for Malaysian
diaspora to connect and contribute
Creating a Self-Sustainable Environment
Q2 2014
• GMN Workshop : Bay Area
• E&E and Entrepreneurship
Sector Focused Group
• GMN Awareness Campaign
Phase 1
Q3 2014
• GMN Awareness
Campaign Phase 2
• GMN Workshop :
Houston
• Research Sector
Focused Group
Q4 2014
• GMN Workshop :
Japan
• GMN Workshop : UK
• Profile Success
Stories
Q1 2015
• Diaspora Led
Initiatives
• Diaspora
Conference
Q1 2014
• Enhance Virtual Platform
• Expand Collaboration
Portfolios
Objective
Create Value and
Enhance Mechanism
Build Momentum Sustainability

8. GMN Patron : West Coast
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• Senior Vice President and CFO
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
• Instrumental in affecting AMD’s
decision to set up its first and only
Global Services Centre in Malaysia,
bringing about job opportunities for
our local talents
• Develop young talent through AMD
programs
• GMN Patron for West Coast to
inspire other fellow Malaysians
DATO’ DEVINDER KUMAR

9. What’s Next
• Sector-Focus Forums where diasporas and
partners can come together to discuss
about potential collaboration projects
GMN Workshop &
Chapters
GMN Success Stories
• Disseminate information and
opportunities on GMN
• Repository of relevant Malaysian
government institutions and diaspora
associations around the globe
• Highlight success stories
• GMN Workshop & chapters in
focus countries : US, UK, Australia,
Singapore, China, Middle East, Japan
• Profile success stories on all
available channels
GMN Patrons & Nodes
• Appointment of patrons and
nodes in focus regions
GMN Partners
• Expansion of GMN partner and
project portfolios

10. Examples of GMN Project Portfolios
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11. SME Corporation Malaysia
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SME BUSINESS
ADVISORY
PANEL
(SBAP)
MENTORING
PROGRAMME
Seeking experts in focus areas to mentor local
SMEs to be globally competitive:
(examples)
• Aerospace
• L.E.D
• Medical Devices
• Shipbuilding / Ship repair
• A panel that advises the National SME
Development Council (NSDC) on SME
Development and Entrepreneurship Strategies
• SME Corp is Secretariat for NSDC, chaired by
PM
• Panel Members are formed yearly and by
invitation only

12. Collaborative Research in Engineering,
Science and Technology (CREST)
TECH
TALKS
SILVER
HAIR
PROGRAMME
A knowledge sharing platform between
experts in the E & E sector on emerging
trends/technology with industry players
and students.
• 1-3 years contract/consultation positions
in top multinational companies looking
for domain experts (either Malaysians or
foreigners) to lead new architecture/
technology or groom domain experts

13. National Cancer Institute (NCI),
Ministry of Health
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• Officially operational in 2014, NCI is now focusing on
providing cancer treatment services (medical
professionals in oncology and radiology)
• Seeking experts in:
o Nuclear medicine
o Oncology
o Cancer ImagingINSTITUT KANSER NEGARA

14. Malaysia-Japan International
Institute Of Technology
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ACADEMIC
NETWORK
Creating a network of Malaysian academics
in Japan, to encourage cross-sharing of
information and collaborations within the
academic circle in Japan and institutions in
Malaysia.
MJIIT
FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
A scholarship fund set up between the
Malaysian and Japanese government to
encourage cross-border collaborations and
academic partnerships between Malaysia
and universities/scholars in Japan, at
undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

15. CodeAr.MY
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Allowing experienced Diaspora (and
interested international talent) to
participate in CodeAr.MY’s program by
mentoring young talent in development
and entrepreneurship skills.
MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM

16. Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM)
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HORIZON
SCANNING
An initiative allowing partnering/individual
agents to provide the latest updates in
science, economic & socio topics in their
respective locales.
SCIENCE
COMMUNICATION
& PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT
PLATFORM
Research collaboration, speakers and
advisors
To highlight diaspora success stories in
“Science Outlook” publication

17. Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation
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GMN
BIOTALENT
Planned for launch in San Diego on 23-26
June at the BIO Conference, to encourage
networking and collaborations in the biotech
and biomedical industry between Diaspora
and Malaysian institutions.
MENTORSHIP
BY
EXECUTIVE-IN-
RESIDENCE
Mentorship program for young talent with
Executives-in-Residence of companies
under the Malaysian Biotechnology Corp for
Bioentrepreneurship.

18. Connecting Malaysians to make a difference
Be a part of the journey with us!
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19. THANK YOU
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20. Appendix 1 : MYWorkLife

21. Time Session Room
2.00pm – 4.00pm
(parallel tracks)
Breakout session 1 :Entrepreneurism
Dato’ Hafsah Hashim
Consulate
(room next door)
Breakout session 2: Electrical & Electronics
Mr Chin Fung Wei
Diplomat
Ideas Exchange : Connecting Malaysians
TalentCorp
Delegate
4.00pm End/Networking
Appendix 2 : Breakout Session
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* Please register for your preferred slots with Hamizah

22. • A better understanding of effective methods of engaging with Diaspora, in
general and specifically for achieving GMN goals.
• A better understanding of the needs of Diaspora (in terms of information,
information channels, motivations, etc.)
• Formation of GMN chapter : US West Coast Chapter
Appendix 3 : Ideas Exchange -
Connecting Malaysians
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES