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ADMINISTRATIVE

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* Join us to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday 23 April 2014.* Celebrate with us our 45 years of success in leading the administrative professionals in Malaysia.* Discover your potential career pathway and how to acquire professional credentials for the transformation to achieve the success in your career.* Listen to distinguished and practising professionals on their journey, passion, expectations and challenges of their role.* Discover who you really are at work and your true potential. * Explore ways to be bold and courageous...going beyond!* Find out how to remodel and rebrand yourself to aquire the skills and knowledge.* An excellent platform for networking and getting to know others.* An authentic event proudly brought to you by your own administrative professionals association.

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Administrative Professionals take the swirl of international commerce and give it cohesion. Every April for 46 years in Malaysia, the Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries and Administrators (MAPSA), formerly known as Secretaries’ Society Malaysia (SSM) has been asking businesses in Malaysia to show gratitude for the people who get the job done in their office. MAPSA is again proud to put together a panel of distinguished speakers and trainers for the 2014 APW Conference. We are honoring the administrative professionals who make offices work. Please join us by committing in some significant way to mark Administrative Professionals Week April 21-27 and Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 23, 2014.

2014 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK CONFERENCE

BEYOND THE BEST IN YOU The Multi Facets of Administrative Professionals

(In Malaysian Ringgit) Affiliate/Member : RM1299.00 Non-Member : RM1899.00

CONFERENCE FEES Conference Package is inclusive of :2-day entry to 2014 APW Conference, Networking breakfast, Luncheons, Coffee/tea,2014 AP Day Luncheon, Speakers’ Handouts, Conference Bag, Goodies Bag, Lucky Draws & Certificate of Attendance.

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PROGRAMME2014 APW Conference * 23-24 April 2014 (Wednesday-Thursday)

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DAY 1 : WEDNESDAY, 23 APRIL 2014 | APW CONFERENCE VENUE : ALOFT HOTEL BALLROOM B (LEVEL 2)

8:00-8:45AM Registration & Morning Coffee | Aloft Hotel Ballroom Foyer Level 2

9:00-9:10AM WELCOME Mrs. Pamela Foong |MAPSA APW Conference Director | MAPSA Advisory Council

9:10-9:30AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS Mr. John Smurthwaite | Chairman, Taylor Nelson Sofres | 2001 Boss of the Year

9:30-10:30AM SESSION 1: THE JOURNEY EXPLORATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS How technology has transformed the role of Administrative Professionals and focus on continuous professional learning and development. Ms. Esther Prema| Former Personal Assistant to CEO, Maxis Berhad

10:30-11:00AM Networking Break | mingle session with invited merchants

11:00-12:00PM SESSION 2: STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE From ordinary to extraordinary – making a difference to self and others. Ms. Melissa Ong | President, MAPSA | Certified Professional Trainer and Coach, iEvents Asia Resources

12:00-2:00PM 2014 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF 2014 MALAYSIA ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY BY GUEST OF HONOUR MR. LIM ENG WENG | Director of Matrix Paradigm Be part of the celebration to witness the winner for 2014 Malaysia Administrative Professional Award. Aloft Hotel Ballroom A Level 2

2:00-3:30PM SESSION 3: UNLEASH YOUR STRENGTHS AND POTENTIAL Exploration of Self and how to maximize self-awareness for success – including evaluation technique. Ms. Michelle Koh | Executive Secretary to Group General Manager, De Palma Group of Hotels

3:30-4:00PM Networking Break | mingle session with invited merchants

4:00-5:30PM SESSION 4: GPS …THE WAY FORWARD Goal Setting, Positioning Focus & Strategizing Opportunities Ms. Betty Phua | Senior Manager, Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad

5:30PM Key Take out points for Day 1 and closing Mrs. Pamela Foong |MAPSA APW Conference Director | MAPSA Advisory Council

DAY 2 : THURSDAY, 24 APRIL 2014 | APW CONFERENCE VENUE : ALOFT HOTEL BALLROOM B (LEVEL 2)

8:30-9:00AM Networking Breakfast | Aloft Hotel Ballroom Foyer Level 2

9:00-10:30AM SESSION 5: OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE BEST PRACTICES Getting to know a comprehensive list of working practices Mrs. Pamela Foong | MAPSA APW Conference Director | MAPSA Advisory Council

10:30-11:00AM Networking Break | mingle session with invited merchants

11:00-12:30PM SESSION 6: TEAM DYNAMICS & EFFECTIVENESS Understanding dynamics within the team and strive for cohesiveness – developing leadership and interpersonal skills. Ms. Sylvia Adele Thomas | MAPSA Secretary Of The Year Award Winner

12:30-1:30PM Networking Lunch | Gear up for Team Activation

1:30-3:00PM SESSION 7: TEAM ACTIVATION : WORKSHOPS Hands-on practical case studies on make/break a team Ms. Teoh Ching Ai | Executive Secretary to CEO, Public Bank Berhad Ms. Shirley Soo | Marketing Manager, Maybank Ms. Usha Devi Kochugovindan | Senior Administrative Executive, TNS Ms. Cheah Yeung Hua | Confidential Secretary, Public Bank Berhad

3:00-3:30PM Networking Break | mingle session with invited merchants

3:30-5:00PM SESSION 8: BEYOND THE BEST IN YOU ! Put your plans in action – Professionalism, Re-learning, Learning and Development. Puan Wan Zaleha Wan Mohd Ghazali | Executive Secretary to Vice President, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)

Ms. Christine Looi | Certified Financial Planner Ms. Melissa Ong | President, MAPSA | Certified Professional Trainer and Coach, iEvents Asia Resources

5:00-5:30PM Key take out points and closing Mrs. Pamela Foong | MAPSA APW Conference Director

JOHN SMURTHWAITEChairman, TNS

John Smurthwaite joined Frank Small & Associates in Melbourne, Australia in 1971 having moved from Fibremakers (ICI). After a few years as Managing Director of the Frank Small & Associates o�ce in Melbourne, John moved to Asia to head up the FSA Asia operations in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. John began engineering the rapid expansion of FSA in the Asia region with acquisitions in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan and The Philippines in the mid 80s. In the 90s, he then set up the FSA business in Japan and India through JVs and acquisitions and Vietnam. John celebrates his 43rd anniversary with TNS this year. John was awarded the Boss of the New Millennium 2000/2001 by the Minister of Human Resources Malaysia.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

PAMELA FOONG, CPSMAPSA APW Conference Director | MAPSA Advisory Council

Pamela Foong has more than 30 years of experience in both secretarial and administrative areas including training of secretarial support sta� and is currently a member of MAPSA Advisory Council of Past Presidents and a life-member since November 1975. She has served as President for two consecutive terms of o�ce from April 1998 till March 2003. Pamela is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer accredited by Malaysia Instutite of Management and Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Bhd. She serves as in-house trainer and lecturer for the CPS study program. Pamela was attached with Texas Instruments Malaysia for 29 years as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director having served 8 bosses(7 expatriates and 1 Malaysian). Pamela was awarded Secretary Of The Year (1984/1985); and the Steadtler “Topstar Secretary-of- the-Year” Award in May 1994. Pamela holds a Pitman’s Secretarial Diploma from Pitman’s College, London, Certi�cate of the Institute of Administrative Management, UK and Certi�ed Professional Secretary, USA.

MELISSA ONGPresident, MAPSA | Certi�ed Professional Trainer and Certi�ed Executive Coach, iEvents Asia Resources

A proven leader with a wealth of over 20 years of experience in marketing, brand communications, events, training and organizational development for local and international companies. Melissa is specialized in strategic communications; brand positioning; corporate and product marketing; stakeholder and employees’ engagement; CSR platforms and social strategy where she gained extensively being organization consultant, facilitator, mentor, and trainer across all levels of sta� with various business functions. She bridges the areas of expertise/experience in Marketing and Organizational Development to better achieve brand and employer recognition to internal and external stakeholders. Melissa holds an MBA from the University of Sunshine Coast Australia. In addition to her academic quali�cation, Melissa is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer (Malaysian Institute of Management), Certi�ed Executive Coach (University of Malaya), Certi�ed MindMap Licensed Instructor (Tony Buzan), Certi�ed iMindMap Advanced Instructor, Certi�ed Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming and Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

LIM ENG WENGDirector, Matrix Paradigm

Lim comes with 40 years of work life since 1971. His speciality is in Strategic Sales & Marketing Development, Organisational Turnaround and Management Culture Transformation. People development is his passion. His last position as Managing Director of Ricoh Malaysia (1999-2011) displayed his executive leadership in the digital o�ce solutions. Lim �rst started his work life learning about operations and organisation management from 1971 till 1981. For the next 10 years, Lim learned all about Sales Management after joining Xerox Corporation from 1981 till 1990. In 1991, Lim joined Inchcape Malaysia, which then became Ricoh Malaysia in 2000. Lim is intrinsic about Innovation, Empowerment, Competitive Strategies, Customer Relationship and Business Excellence.

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SYLVIA ADELE THOMAS, CPS Secretary Of The Year Award Winner

Sylvia has good milestones in career professional journey of over 30 years. Her vast professional experience had opened greater career advancement and personal achievements having worked as administrative assistant executive secretary, o�ce manager and head of administration. She was awarded Secretary of the Year in 2001 for secretarial excellence. Sylvia holds Diplomas in Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising and a Certi�cate in First Line Management program. She is a Certi�ed Professional Secretary, Certi�ed Professional Trainer and Certi�ed PSMB Trainer.


WAN ZALEHA W MD GHAZALI, CII (Insurance) UiTMExecutive Secretary to Vice President, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)

Wan Zaleha is a quali�ed Professional Secretary with over 23 years experience providing skillful administrative support to Senior Executives in Multi National Companies namely in Siemens, Renong Berhad and Malaysia Airport Berhad. Wan Zaleha started her career as Junior Secretary at Rashid Hussain Securities and over the years of professional achievements, she advanced her career to become the Executive Secretary to Managing Directors and Vice Presidents. Wan was invited by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia as one of the Panel Specialists in developing the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) curriculum for Administrative Secretary. Wan holds a Business Studies degree majoring in Insurance from UiTM and a Diploma in Private Secretarial. Wan is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and accredited PSMB Trainer.

SHIRLEY SOO, MinstAmMarketing Manager, MAYBANK

Shirley accumulated her extensive o�ce operations experiences having worked as Secretary to Director/General Manager in May�ower Acme Tours when she spent a good 14 years contributed signi�cantly to the total business operations. Shirley advanced her professional career path into Marketing and is currently attached with Maybank Marketing Division - leading the card compaign operations. Shirley holds an Advance Diploma in Administrative Management, Certi�cates in Human Resources Management and Travel Management. Shirley is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and a Certi�ed PSMB Trainer.

CHEAH YEUNG HUACon�dential Secretary to Director, Public Bank Berhad

Yeung Hua is presently holding position of Con�dential Secretary to Director - Hire Purchase operations division in the Public Bank Berhad - a position she proudly held for the past 16 years. Yeung Hua holds an International Diploma in Administrative Management and a Diploma in Executive Secretaryship. Yeung Hua is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and accredited Trainer for Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Bhd.

ESTHER PREMAFormer Personal Assistant to CEO, Maxis Berhad

Esther has a wealth of over 25 years experience in the area of O�ce Administration and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Esther gained great depth of professional excellence - a position she proudly held for 13 years and having worked closely with Chief Operating O�cers, Chief Executive O�cers and Chairman of Maxis Berhad, a telecommunications giant in Malaysia. Esther moved on championing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program for the company and exposed extensively in crafting policy and guidelines in the �elds of community engagements involving communications and risk management initiatives. Esther holds Diplomas in LCCI and Private Secretarial. Esther is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and a Certi�ed PSMB Trainer.

USHA DEVI KOCHUGOVINDANSenior Administrative Executive, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS)

Usha has over 25 years of professional career experience in the area of O�ce Administration. Usha is currently holding position of Senior Administrative Executive in TNS - a global Market Research company. Usha started her administrative profession as Administrator. She has held many positions including Personal Assistant, Client Service Executive and Project Executive. Usha holds Diplomas in Private Secretaryship and Project Management. Usha is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and a Certi�ed PSMB Trainer.

MICHELLE KOH, MinstAM Executive Secretary, Group General Manager, De Palma Group of Hotels

Michelle Koh is presently Executive Secretary to the Group General Manager of De Palma Group of Hotels. She has more than 25 years experience as a professional secretary. She started as Junior Secretary at Hoechst Malaysia Sdn Bhd and moved her way to becoming the Executive Secretary to the Managing Director, gaining a wealth of experience through the years. She was awarded Secretary Of The Year in 2000. Michelle started her training journey by lecturing part-time at Stamford College and Goon Institute for the Diploma in Executive Secretaryship and Diploma in Administrative Management. Michelle is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and an accredited Trainer for MAHTEC and Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Bhd.

CHRISTINE LOOI, MFinPlan, CFP, IFP, CPSCerti�ed Financial Planner

Christine started her career as Personal Assistant having worked in foreign bank, hotels and property developers. She gained good career exposures over the years by imparting her knowledge and skills through trainings. Christine moved on to manage FIABCI (Malaysian Chapter), an international real estate body where she was responsible for membership expansion through marketing events as well as promoting the Chapter internationally. Christine holds a Master in Financial Planning from the University of Sunshine Coast, Australia. This quali�cation provides her greater opportunities and enabled her involvement in �nancial literacy through course facilitation, public talks and lectures. Christine is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer accredited by Malaysia Instutite of Management and Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Bhd.

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TEOH CHING AIExecutive Secretary to CEO, Public Bank Berhad

Ching Ai’s professional career journey has always been in Banking specialised in the area of Corporate Administration. She gains great depth of corporate o�ce knowledge and skills over 35 years of dedicated position as Executive Secretary to the Chief Executive O�cer, Public Bank Berhad. Ching Ai holds a Diploma in Professional Secretaryship and is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer accredited by Malaysia Instutite of Management and Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Bhd.

BETTY PHUA, ACII, AMII, CHARTERED INSURERSenior Manager, Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad

Betty Phua has a profound wealth of professional career experience which she gained throughout her 41 years of professional journey with Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad. She advanced her professional career within the company having held positions as Executive Secretary, Head of Personnel & Administration, Head of Corporate Communication, Head of Centralized Processing and currently holding the position of Senior Manager, Central Region Hub. Betty is a Chartered Insurer – a recognition she received from ACII London. Betty is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer and a Certi�ed PSMB Trainer.

SANTHA CHITTY

Santha Chitty has over 35 years’ experience in Secretarial, Events Management and Communication. She started as a Con�dential and Executive Secretary to the CEO and Managing Director of the �rst public listed Bumiputra Company and advanced her professional career as the Group Communications Manager of the same company. Santha was awarded Secretary Of The Year in 1987. For her commitment to her professional career and loyalty to the Negeri Sembilan Royal Family, she was awarded with the Pingat Masyarakat Cemerlang (PMC, Negeri Sembilan) and subsequently the Ahli Setia Negeri Sembilan (ANS, Negeri Sembilan). Santha holds a Diploma in Professional Secretaryship and Administrative Management. She is a Certi�ed Professional Trainer, Certi�ed PSMB Trainer and quali�ed practioner of Reikki and the Silva Mind Control.

MASTER OF CEREMONY

MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES & ADMINSTRATORS

The Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries & Administrators (MAPSA) is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 1,000 members and affiliates in Malaysia. MAPSA’s mission is to enhance the success of career minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through training, leadership and community building.

The Association founded in 1968 as Secretaries’ Society Malaysia provides a professional network and educational resources for secretarial staff. The association's name was changed in 2003 to Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries & Administrators to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative professionals in business and government.

MAPSA is an active member of the Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals, Asia Pacific (ASAPAP) and The National Council of Women's Organization Malaysia (NCWO). MAPSA sister-associations are Sabah Association of Secretaries (SAS), Secretaries' Society Sarawak (SSS), Johor Association of Professional Secretaries & Administrators (JAPSA).

WHO QUALIFIES AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL?Many people who contribute to the workplace in a variety of settings. The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) defines administrative professionals as “individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office-related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen profession.” Research shows that many workers around the world still hold the “secretary” job title; however, many alternative titles have become more popular, such as administrative assistant, office coordinator, administrative specialist, executive assistant, and office manager.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Conference fees (In Malaysian Ringgit) Affiliate/Member : RM1299.00 Non-Member : RM1899.00

Conference Package is inclusive of 2-day entry to 2014 APW Conference, networking breakfast, Luncheons, Coffee/tea and 2014 AP Day Luncheon, Speakers’ Handouts, Conference Bag, Goodies Bag, Lucky Draws & Certificate of Attendance. You may fax/scan/email your pre-registration to [email protected] Confirmation of seats is subjected to receipt of payment before deadline.

LIST OF PARTICIPANT(S) Name in full (Please indicate MAPSA Membership # where applicable)

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PAYMENT INFORMATION: CHEQUE BY MAIL • Please make payment to MAPSA and please send to Rumah MAPSA. • Address : 15 Lorong Tempinis Kiri Satu, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur • Please email to [email protected] to indicate payment sent. Official receipt will be mailed upon cheque clearance. • Please indicate your name, membership number (if applicable) or Company’s name, and mobile phone number at the back of the

cheque. DIRECT REMITTANCE • Bank : Public Bank Berhad • Bank Account no : 3109312235 • Bank Account Name : Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries & Administrators (MAPSA) • Please send an email to [email protected] so we can update the record and send you an official receipt. CANCELLATIONS 10% cancellation fee once registration form is received. All cancellation must be in writing by email/fax at least 2 weeks before event date. No refund for cancellation with less than 2 weeks prior to the event date. However, substitutes are welcome and to notify us 2 working days prior to the event. Disclaimer: MAPSA reserves the right to change any part of the published conference due to unforeseen circumstances. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Please email to [email protected] of your intended check in/out date for hotel accommodation booking. Note that the conference fee is NOT inclusive of hotel accommodation. You are required to settle your own hotel cost upon check out.

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LUNCHEON COST Member/Affiliate : RM80.00/pax Non-Member : RM100.00/pax Table of 10 pax = RM900.00 Closing Date : 10 April 2014

Luncheon cost is inclusive of Celebration Lunch, Entry ticket to 2014 Administrative Professional Award Ceremony, Entertainment, Lucky draws and Goodies bag. You may fax/scan/email your pre-registration to [email protected] Confirmation of seats is subjected to receipt of payment before deadline.

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PAYMENT INFORMATION CHEQUE BY MAIL • Please make payment to MAPSA and please send to Rumah MAPSA • Address : 15 Lorong Tempinis Kiri Satu, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur • Please email to [email protected] to indicate payment sent. Official receipt will be mailed upon cheque clearance. • Please indicate your name, membership number (if applicable) or Company’s name, and mobile phone number at the back of the

cheque. DIRECT REMITTANCE • Bank : Public Bank Berhad • Bank Account no : 3109312235 • Bank Account Name : Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries & Administrators (MAPSA) • Please send an email to APW2014 @mapsa-malaysia.com so we can update the record and send you an official receipt. CANCELLATIONS All cancellation must be in writing by email/fax at least 2 weeks before event date. No refund for cancellation. However, substitutes are welcome and must notify us 2 working days prior to the event. Disclaimer: MAPSA reserves the right to change any part of the published information due to unforeseen circumstances. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Please email to [email protected] of your intended check in/out date for hotel accommodation booking. Note that the conference fee is NOT inclusive of hotel accommodation. You are required to settle your own hotel cost upon check out.

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2014PURPOSEThe Administrative Professional Award (formerly known as SSMer-of-the-Year Award) was created in 1983 by the Malaysian Association of Professional Secretaries & Administrators (MAPSA) to honor an Administrative Professional who has shown outstanding performance and made significant contributions in the following areas:

• Commitment and dedication to the profession.• Contribution towards the progress of the administrative profession.• Performed work beyond the call of duty.• Contribution to the community.

This prestigious MAPSA Award will be presented at an exclusive MAPSA Award Presentation Luncheon on Wednesday 23 April 2014 at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Hotel. The winner will represent MAPSA to compete at the Asia-Pacific level, the qualifying heats and finals of which will be held in conjunction with the biennial 22nd Association of Secretaries and Administrators in Asia-Pacific (ASA) Congress at Avari Towers Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan from 13-17 September 2014.

GUIDELINES• All working Administrative Professionals are eligible to participate with the exception of the Award Selection Committee (ASC) and incumbent principal officers of MAPSA.• Candidates must be Malaysian citizens.• Candidates may nominate themselves. Each proposer may make one nomination only.• Candidates may be required to attend an interview in Kuala Lumpur at their own expense.• Short-listed candidates must attend the AP Award Presentation Luncheon at Kuala Lumpur.• Outstation shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview in person or via Skype.• Candidates are to abide by the guidelines and requirements of the AP Award.• False or misleading representations of facts towards supporting the Award criteria will disqualify the candidates immediately.

RECOGNITION AND REWARDSThe AP Award recipient will be accorded the following:• Name will be engraved on the perpetual AP Award Trophy and will receive a replica plaque.• Two years free MAPSA membership for the year 2014-2015.• Entitled to attend all MAPSA functions during the year 2014-2015.• Fully paid conference fee to 2014 APW Conference. • Represent MAPSA and Malaysia for the ASA Award at the 22nd ASA Congress in Pakistan.• Full Sponsorship – Congress fee of US$600 plus a return air-ticket to attend the ASA Congress 2014 in Pakistan.

SELECTION COMMITTEE• The Award Selection Committee (ASC) is an independent committee, comprising the AP Award Chairman, current MAPSA President and other senior members• The ASC reserves the right to make any changes. Its decision is final and no appeal will be entertained.• Final result of the AP Award winner will remain confidential until announcement at the AP Award Presentation Luncheon.• The Panel of Judges will comprise of CEOs of Multi-National Companies and Educationists.

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