X Professor Dr. Charles Bryan Tupetaiki Campbell, another Ansted Honorary Advisory Council member and Honorary Doctoral Degree recipient from the Sultanate of Oman visited Malaysia on 10 August 2000. He presented two days lecture on “The Leadership Quality of Resilience” and “Introduction to the first two years of teaching - guidelines for school administrators” in Penang and Kuala Lumpur. His material has been prepared with the practical applications of administrative abilities to the fore (“Difficult issues” beginning with an overview of perceived problems for school administrators) leading by extrapolation to guiding principles for management in the face of various and sometimes conflicting demands, and ultimately to an exposition on the quality of resilience as it is applied individually and on a structural level.

On 20th October, 2000, our graduate, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Jamal Tin Latt from Myanmar visited Malaysia and attended the Product Design seminar organised by our university affiliated external training provider - Caddcam Academy, Malaysia.

In November 2001, Ansted PhD student Mrs. Senani Rajamanthri a senior lecturer from The Open University of Sri Lanka visited Malaysia together with her supportive husband and children. She had met up with her course supervisors and facilitator as well as visited a few companies owned and managed by Ansted graduates in Malaysia. Her study tour trip was very educational and fruitful to her PhD research.

(AUGUST 2001) Ansted University Convocation Ceremony 1st time held in Penang of Malaysia cum Interactive Seminar and had invited 13 academicians and experts from 13 countries to Penang to deliver lectures on the following topics in the area of Distance Learning programme, Environmental Science and Sustainable development, Arts & Literature, Medicine, IT & Engineering and Agriculture to share their wisdom and insights in a broad range of areas from pedagogy to technology and strategies.

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(February 2002) Ansted University Asia Regional Service Center served as the Project co-ordinator, Ansted has successfully selected as one of the Asia partners by GAIA (Asociacion Cluster de Telecomunicaciones, Spain) for implementing Asia-Qual project focus on the European Foundation Quality Management (recognised as one of the business excellent models in the world) which was funded by the European Commission under the Asia IT&C programme. Ansted University has been contributing our own resources estimated as the 40% of the total eligible costs assigned to Ansted Service Center since 2002. The said project ended on January 2005. The result was successful and very encouraging.

(To include a few photographs in relation to the event) (May 2002) ORGANISED an INTERACTIVE SEMINAR on “Human Resource Development & informal sector amidst globalisation, ICT; New forms of language & literacy & Educational implications, The relationship between co-operative Education, the skills development act and the success rate of small Medium Enterprises & Crisis of access in Distance Education” and invited four (4) Ansted University Visiting Professors from 4 countries to conduct the course at our affiliated Campus provider in Penang, Malaysia.
The first Ansted University seminar in 2002 was held at Sentral Technology Institute on 11th & 12th May, Penang, Malaysia. The said institute is also the Ansted University’s first affiliated campus in Penang. Four Ansted University Visiting Professors came to present their papers and share their knowledge to our students in Penang. Indeed we really enjoyed the discussions.

(October 2002) Co-sponsored the 1st International Conference on Asian-European Epics held in Kuala Lumpur at University of Malaya, Malaysia.
The 21st century ushers in an era of immense changes, not only of science and technology but also of social fabric, revolutionary, dramatic and fundamental changes, attending to globalisation, and innovation. In this new age, wealth is the product of knowledge. It is a great personal asset and should be valued highly. It is important to know our own national folk epics and other countries’ national folk epics as well. We should learn to live together in harmony and the best way we can put this spirit of the times into practice shall be to decide for ourselves to be able to realize such a world by sharing what we have with others.

Dr. Roger Haw said “The present information technology oriented age sees the disintegration of boundaries between nations, and the systemization and subdivision of our communities. In this context, I am very proud of this event being held at such an important time, believing that it will greatly help the participants to understand more about epics in both the regions of Asia and Europe, and that our meeting becomes more interesting and meaningful. I sincerely hope that this event will continue to grow and to go from strength to strength in the future. “
The International Conference on Asian-European Epics is being held for the first time in Asia. Scholars and enthusiasts alike have had the opportunity to deliberate the various facets of the development of the genre and its far-reaching impact upon human life. In this age of globalisation, when the information technology age sees the disintegration of boundaries, it is vital that we rediscover our own national epics well and become acquainted with those of others. It was held on 27th to 30th October at University Malaya, co-sponsored by Asia-Europe Foundation, Ansted University and the National Arts Academy. Indeed the event went off very well. The success of this event depended very much on the tireless efforts of Prof. Dr. Ghulam-Sarwar Yousof.

Thanks to Prof. Dr. Joy Beaudettes Cripps, Dr. Jim Lim, Prof. Dr. Koki Shimoji, Major Dr. Donald Yap, Mr. Beng Joon Koh and Mr. Tiong Kiam Tan for their generous sponsorship contributions.

Also thanks to the EPICs speakers Prof. Dr. D. Crowther (UK), Prof. Dr. C. B. Sharma (India) and Dr. B. R. Barman (India) for sharing and delivering their useful paper at the conference.

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(November 2002) ORGANISED ANSTED UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION CEREMONY 1st time held in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia cum Interactive Seminar and invited 7 experts from 7 countries to present their papers at JW Marriott Hotel, KL.

During our 2002 convocation ceremony cum Interactive seminar day, we enjoyed the renewed contact with our alumni and friends. We look forward to continuing to build on the Ansted University reputation for excellence in Malaysia and globally. The auspicious event attended by President and Founding member of University, Advisory Council members, External faculty members, Alumni, graduates friends, colleagues, relatives and family. The topics discussed by our Visiting Professors on the Interactive Seminar session are as below;

“Social Accounting and Organisation Performance” by Prof. Dr. David Crowther (UK)
“Medicine and Social Development” by Prof. Dr. Nurul Islam (Bangladesh)
“Current Quality Approach on Academic Life” by Prof. Dr. Seminur Topal (Turkey)
“System Theory and the Climate Change System” by Dr. Timi Ecimovic (Republic of Slovenia)
“Suggestions for Revision of Business English Curricular Content at Tertiary Level” by Prof. Dr. A. Francis De Zoysa (Sri Lanka)
“Distance Education A Visible Solution to Gender Disparity” by Prof. Dr. Mercy Ogonsula (Nigeria)
“Distance Education in the 21st Century; Prospects and Challenges” by Prof. Dr. C. B. Sharma (India)

(September 2003) Partner for the 1st International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility held at London Metropolitan University in London, UK.

Ansted family members were invited to London to participate in the 1st International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. Prof. Roger Haw served as a member of the Organising and Scientific Committees as well as to be a speaker. Also had been an invited contributor to a series of CSR book “Perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility.” Which was published by Ashgate publisher in the UK. At this conference Ansted delegates were struck by the amount of interest in CSR from all parts of the world, as indicated by the number of countries from which the participants originated. Topics covered at this conference ranged from business ethics to social reporting to implications for biodiversity to sustainable construction, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the backgrounds and expertise of the participants. And at this conference we met most of the contributors to SRW RecordPedia and CSR books.

"A conference on Corporate Social Responsibility is indeed a most meaningful parting lecture for the AU graduates on the eve of their Convocation. This part of arrangement is yet another evidence of effective humanity service constantly provided by AU. This event will mark a further step towards AU's goal of promoting peace through education. Congratulations to all recipients of degrees and awards and my best wishes of good health, happiness and success to all members of the AU community." By Ir. Dr. Tee Choon Hwa (Malaysia)

(6th September 2003) ORGANISED ANSTED UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION CEREMONY 1st time held in London at London Metropolitan University in London. UK.

It was a Sunny day on 2nd September in London. All participants have a safe journey arrived in London with full of exciting, motivating and pleasant spirit. Although it was a long flight traveling hours for participants came from around 30 countries yet we enjoyed the entire trip. Also many participants traveled by train to London from other part of UK and European countries did enjoy the greenery and beautiful countryside view along the both side of their journey.

Opportunity to get together for attending the remarkable celebration and conference events was like a big family gathering. Indeed it was a splendid event. At least 100 papers have been presented by many speakers, which the organizing committee has planned to issue a certificate to each paper presenter. In fact the social responsibility topic is a kind of enlightenment project to all participants, which is a meaningful and successful one. The response was very encouraging and the management of Ansted University has decided to organize one in Malaysia.

On 5th afternoon at 2:00pm, Prof. David Crowther, Dr. Miriam Green and a few technical specialists in charge of conference hall of London Metropolitan University have offered their sincere help to assist Ansted University to set up the event hall at Henry Thomas Room for the usage of Ansted University graduation ceremony on 6th September. A team of people from Ansted University has assisted to do the set up too. (, Prof. Dr Song, Dr. Shahid Siddiqi, Dr Guha, Mr. Francis Lim, Mr. E K Haw, Ms. Way Bee Eng, (Dr.) Janet Haw and Prof. Dr. Roger Haw). This kind of self-initiative attitude is very much appreciated. From here you can see the teamwork spirit of Ansted University is always ready to offer their volunteer service. This kind of spirit should be cultivated at all time.

On 6th September, early in the morning before the event hall open. Many of the Ansted family have already arrived and were waiting at the Tower building entrance. It was a busy day for our event co-ordinator Mr. E K Haw and two registration officers from Ansted’s Bee Eng and Janet for helping to do the registration.

“Many people would say that London is an international city and that this University – London Metropolitan University (LMU) – is an international University. It is one of the largest universities in the UK and we have students from about 130 countries studying here. It seems very appropriate therefore that another international university – Ansted University – should hold its convocation and awards ceremony here. And so I welcome everyone to this university, which is proud to host this ceremony, and I am proud to have been asked to give this welcoming speech.”
Prof. Dr. David Crowther, Ex-Professor of CSR of LMU.

Congratulations to all Honorary Doctorate Degree recipients and graduates - may you never look back in your life and say that all the learning effort and success was not time and money well spend. I know this is an exciting day for you all - please do not forget to enjoy the day. By Late Prof. Dr. Johannes Christiaan Welman (South Africa)

“As Honorary Advisory Council Member, in all my dealings with Sir Prof. Roger Haw, I have found him to be a man of vision and understanding. As the Bible says – “a nation without a vision will perish.” Apart from that, Sir Roger Haw backs his vision with action. He is a tireless worker and a man of great wisdom and compassion. I am sure that with him at the helm, assisted by equally able administrators, the University will grow from strength to strength.

Now to the graduates who are about to receive awards, I would like to congratulate you on your achievements. To obtain this award is no mean effort. It involves hard work – both physically and financially. As you know, there is no law of the universe, which says that the pursuit of learning and culture should inevitably be a comfortable and riskless engagement. I would therefore like to thank your wives, husbands and children for sacrificing so much to enable you to achieve your educational objectives.” Prof. Dr. Herbert Blankson, UK

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(March 2004) Organised a workshop on “Communication skills and Creativity” in East Malaysia. Presented by Visiting Professor Dr. Ananya Sankar Guha (India)
“As for myself I work as the Regional director of the Indira Gandhi National Open University India, and am also very glad to be a part of the Advisory Council of Ansted University and its External professor. My basic discipline is English Literature though as an educator I try to do some creative thinking on the profession. Education is also very relevant to our corporate life especially when we contemplate its moral dimension. I am sure that this workshop was a befitting finale to the three-day workshop on “communication skills and creativity in English” a framework for success. The world truly is one place when we commit ourselves to the cause of education and all the moral truths that it signifies. Education has an ethical basis and it motivates us not only to learn but also to live together in a spirit o f amity and harmony. Cultural pluralism must go hand in hand with desire to mingle with diverse races which give to the universe the hues and colours of a rainbow. I came in close contact with Ansted University since January 2001 in the person of its moving spirit Prof. Dr Roger Haw. Together we planned and English Writing programme for the developing nations, this is still in its seminal stage but we hope to give it a further vision and clarity in the very near future. I must put on record my special thanks to Prof. Dr Roger Haw for giving me this wonderful opportunity to speak in Sibu, Sarawak of Malaysia. My indebtedness and gratitude also goes to Ms. Mary Tiong for successfully organizing the workshop for the keen learners in Sibu and the society at large.”

Ansted University has been organising various and many unique interactive seminars in the past years both in Malaysia and abroad. The main purpose is to design to help delegates and keen learners to acquire knowledge in Science & Technology, Engineering & Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare, Social Sciences, Historic & Linguistics, Liberal Arts & Cultural Psychology & Philosophy. In that case it will help participants stand above the others and become more effective and persuasive leader in their field. Our experts provide participants with the tools necessary to truly understand the current environment and analyse how they can position themselves and their organisation to effectively meet new challenges.

It gives us great pleasure to invite Yang Berhormat (Honorable) Dato’ Koay Kar Huah, the Penang State Executive Councillor, Professor Dr. Roger Haw, Chairman of the Conference Project Organising Committee, members of the press corps, fellow Ansted committee members, Ansted family members, university mates, honourable colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen for the 2nd CSR International Conference launching ceremony held in Penang.

Ansted is indeed proud to organise the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, which will was held at this very prestigious and world-class hotel from the 21st – 23rd of November 2004. As part of our social mission to promote world peace, the betterment of society, the preservation of the environment that we must all live in and to ensure a greater future for mankind and this world, we must begin to be aware of the great and heavy responsibility that each of us is entrusted with. Be it as an individual persons, or even more so, as incorporated bodies and institutions, we must not only be aware but to go further, once awareness is achieved, we must then act on it.

We are inviting 300 delegates to attend this International Conference and some of them have agreed to present their papers and share their expertise in various fields. Through shared values and learning, participants will be able to transform ideas strategically to build the trust and goodwill of the communities in which they operate. If harnessed to its fullest extent, it is a vehicle for pro-actively seeking out means of being an agent for positive social change and demonstrating values through real actions, which may eventually be used as a unique selling point.

In today's world, where ideas are increasingly displacing old values in the production of economic value, competition for reputation becomes a significant driving force, propelling our economy forward. Many companies incorporate CSR as a marketing tool to build the trust and goodwill of the communities in which they operate by implies a kind of benevolence or 'giving back' to the society. (Note: If you are interested in knowing more about our programme agenda/souvenir programme/report of this event or the project initiated by us, do write to us for more information. Also we used to compile commendable messages written by our delegates from various part of the world after attending and witnessing our event/project as a kind of feedback. It is our pleasure to share with you about our experience and learn from others with an open mind. We welcome collaboration proposal if you have any plans in mind. Please write to: bnhaw@tm.net.my)

On 21st to 23rd November 2004, Ansted University Asia Regional Service Centre has sponsored and organized the 2nd International Conference on Stakeholders and Social Responsibility held in Penang, Malaysia as part of its strategic civic objectives to promote Corporate Social Responsibility globally. The event was deemed to be timely as Malaysia develops its role in encouraging and advocating a greater sense of social responsibility towards society, the environment, and ensuring a better future for mankind and the rest of the world, among corporations, governmental and non-governmental organizations. The conference has featured in more than 100 papers. The paper presenters include world-renowned Academicians, Politicians, Various Countries Embassy Ambassadors, Scientists, Scholars, and Businessmen from over 30 countries.

It was organized by Ansted Service Center with the support from Ansted University and its foundation. The 2004 Conference theme is “Stakeholders and Social Responsibility.” Ansted University’s goals include the promotion of peace and social responsibility through education. We believe that the culture of peace should be cultivated in individuals, families, and all organizations in nations throughout the world. This Conference (with representatives from many organizations and countries around the world) is an excellent example of international peace and harmony with a major focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. The Conference start with an Opening ceremony speech delivered by Ansted University President of Scientific Board, Welcoming speech delivered by Prof. Dr. Roger Haw of Conference Organising Chair and Prof. Dr. David Crowther of Conference Scientific Chair speech

As participants you will obtain and share knowledge and ideas about research, techniques and methodologies, which will improve your understanding of the topic and its challenges and enhance your responsibility and service to society. This multicultural gathering will generate new friendships and collaborations. It will truly be a rewarding experience to remember and treasure forever.

Our CSR conference delegates came from Malaysian, USA, Portugal, Cyprus, Mauritius, Ghana, Poland, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, UK, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Croatia, Australia, Sri Lanka, Spain, New Zealand, Scotland, Taiwan, China and Japan. Our dear delegates came from various universities, institutions, NGO organisations, Government offices, Embassies, SME companies and Multi National Corporation.

After many months of preparation, finally we are here together to learn from each other not only on the CSR subject but many things during these three days CSR conference. Nowadays CSR become the hot topic to talk about, not only in Malaysia but all over the world. There are three important basic principal or key factors for practicing CSR such as Transparency, Sustainability and accountability.

On 23rd November 2004 in Penang, Malaysia, all the 2004 awardees of the prestigious Ansted Social Responsibility International Award (ASRIA) received their awards from Prof. Dr. Dana M Barry (the Honorable President of Ansted University’s Scientific Board) at the “Grand Gala Dinner and ASRIA Awards night” ceremony. The Founder cum Chairman of ASRIA Prof. Dr. Roger Haw had presented his personal greetings to each ASRIA 2004 awardee and recipient of Certificate of recognition on CSR reporting. The event was witnessed by more than 100 delegates and invited guests from various part of the world. The event was successfully organized and hosted by Ansted Service Center. Teams of dedicated and committed volunteers from Malaysia helped organize the three days event, with support from the scientific committee.

The ceremony kicked off with a Malaysian cultural costumes welcoming parade to welcome VIPs as they entered into the Equatorial Hotel Grand Ballroom. All participants stood up and listened to Ansted University’s song to show their respect.

On 23rd November 2004, a series of ASRIA various categories of universal prestige awards first time to be created by Ansted University and its Foundation together with sponsors in recognition of individuals and corporation for excellence in carrying out Social Responsibility programme and its activities; to present the ASRIA award to qualify international awardees both individuals and corporations as well as governmental departments to recognize their profound contributions to society at large. It also helps to reinforce the message that social responsibility is an obligation for all of us living on this planet. Just as individual persons have a responsibility to society and the environment, so too all corporations, organizations and even governments around the world have such a duty of care and responsibility towards maintaining and upgrading society and the environment. For such corporations, organizations and governments, this is even more so, as the effect such incorporated entities have on society and the environment is far larger if compared with an individual’s.

The ASRIA Award ceremony was held on the third day after the closing of the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. Conference delegates took this opportunity to enlarge their network contacts through this meaningful gathering in Penang, Malaysia. Indeed the event was a great opportunity for networking, idea exchange, and business discussions.

The ASRIA awards ceremony dramatizes each winner’s social contribution, spirit and career in narrative form and provides a stage for the honorees to challenge and inspire young and old people to be responsible in their given tasks. It also encourages others to be unselfish, honest with a thoughtful mind and ready to give a hand to people in need at anytime and anywhere. Therefore the certificate of recognition and participation will serve the actual meaning because all the delegates have the chance to learn from each other together by sharing their experiences in an open-heart attitude at this important meeting.

Indeed the event was well organized and in a harmonious environment, with a friendly and warm atmosphere to make everyone feel at home. While everyone enjoyed the oriental delicious food, they were entertained by a series of Malaysian cultural shows performed by professional dancers regaled the audience. Delegates were also invited to join them for cultural songs and dancing. Everyone enjoyed these wonderful evening activities.

That evening was a happy moment. The speakers and delegates were from various reputable universities, Non-Governmental Organisations and Multinational Corporations, the university’s globally distributed academic faculties, professors, doctorate holders and associate professors from many other prestigious universities, international corporate figures and professionals. They came from 22 countries and gathered together to recognize and honor those organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding effort and made great contributions to the area of Social Responsibility (winners of the ASRIA Awards 2004).

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The Ansted University Convocation ceremony was held in Penang for the 2nd time on 23rd November, 2004. The graduation event was held in conjunction with the 2nd International Conference on CSR. Ansted University, faculty members, graduates family members and friends were gathered together to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates, to praise them for their hard work, and to wish them luck and continued success in the future. Congratulations to all the graduates!

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We welcome organizations, institutions and companies to invite our CSR team to do a FREE presentation about the importance of cultivating and practicing CSR at their place.

(Following the 2nd International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, which was successfully held in Penang on November 2004 we have been receiving many invitation letters from various companies inviting our CSR team to do 45 minutes of presentation at their company premise. We welcome invitation from any organizations wishing to know more about CSR practice and its scope of coverage as they realized that CSR practice would bring benefits to their company development.

This is a FREE presentation that our Social Responsibility Research team is willing to do for any companies located in Penang. For other places we can still arrange it. After each presentation, we will prepare a brief report and upload it at Ansted University’s website. Kindly contact us at info@ansteduniversity.org or bnhaw@tm.net.my to receive more detailed information. Do let us know your available schedule for the 45 minutes of presentation with your company management staffs. We are willing to share with you what we have in mind to help more people familiarize with the CSR subjects.

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On January 2005, Ansted Service Center has successfully completed the EFQM Model implementation project. The said project started on February 2002 together with six countries (Spain, Italy, Portugal, India, Malaysia and Pakistan) as the project partners.

Ansted Service Center (ASC) also provides professional students administration and management services to Ansted University in Asia. The ASC also has been appointed by Ansted University as an Asia Regional Service Center in Malaysia since September 1999. In 2001 Ansted Service Center and Ansted University have been participating in the EC co-funding project - AsiaQual IC&T project to carry out implementing the EFQM in Malaysia through partnership with local SME companies.

We have been actively developing many EFQM training programmes to be conducted in both online and seminar delivery modes to the industries particularly in Malaysia with the support from Ansted University International academician resources together with the EFQM experts resources in Europe. Therefore, we are giving SME companies in Malaysia an opportunity to participate in this profound project.

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IN THE MONTH OF APRIL 2005

One of our AU colleagues, Prof. B. K. Passi, his wife Dr. (Ms.) Subhashini Passi and a dedicated Conference Organising Team successfully organized the project. This International Conference was jointly organized by King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Bangkok, All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER) India and others at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi Bangkok from April 18th to 22nd 2005.

The theme of the conference was relevant to people who are engaged in governance and management and corporate life related to education, business, services, recreation, and other fields. About 250 + delegates, speakers, and workshop organizers from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Cape Town, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, USA etc. participated.

The rationale of the theme of the conference emerged from our puzzle about the current paradox. We know that developments in technology are advancing at unprecedented rates. Therefore, we expected that we would have a world that will be free from problems. But unfortunately, new problems like unrest, mistrust, exploitation, terrorism, and pollution are multiplying. Root-causes of new problems lie in our hurry to search and follow symptomatic solutions, over-use of competition within and between teams, continued habits of reactivity, employing fragmented-thinking, encouraging consumerism, and increased greed and hoardings.

Dr. Roger Haw was invited by Prof. Dr. B. K. Passi to serve as International Advisory Committee of ICLORD 2005 cum Plenary Speaker to deliver a paper on Cultivating a Universal Platform to Promote Learning Organization through Social Responsibility Practice. He created awareness and usefulness of developing a learning organization platform that encourages learners to use some of the proven practical solution examples to handle various issues happening in our life. The paper covered some of the following questions: How do we learn to deal with this situation? How can we create the feelings of trust and habits of proactive cooperation? How can we support creativity for balanced development? How can we see the big picture through holistic thinking? How can we avoid the habit of over-hoarding?

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