End of Project: Symposium Komuniti Bebas Denggi

After 2 years, I think we can safely say that the DCT, the development of a Dengue Control ToolBox (DCT) is nearing completion with the conclusion of the Symposium and the presentation of papers written during project.

The DCT is a comprehensive innovation-based dengue control through prevention strategies which is centered on empowering communities. This is done using innovative tools and processes. A pilot program in 30 locations was conducted in 2015, funded by the Malaysian Ministry if Science Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

As a new team takes over, there is still much more to do. Processes, technologies must continue to evolve. Greater partnerships and collaborations has to be forged, participation from the various major stakeholders meeds to be involved, bridging the community and authorities. Much work and strategic approach is needed to ensure its continued success.

Integration with existing processes and working with new ideas will be a must. Indeed, we must not underestimate the power of a small insect. Some more reflections here.

Check out the Community's website http://bebasdenggi.my or it's youtube page if you would like to know more about the project.

It has been an interesting project and appreciate the opportunity to have led it. Thank you for the confidence and deep appreciation to the whole team who put so much effort in this program. Special thanks to all the members of the communities who have volunteered their time to help make our community safer.

Members from the Taman Mawar (Johor) community

Seasons Greetings

Have a good holiday, enjoy your time with your family. See you in 2017.

Have yourself a merry little christmas

Merry Christmas everyone!

Still Pictures: Cultural and Modernity

One things that has always been in my mind is how does culture gets transformed by modernity. In this shot captured in Hanoi, it is interesting how this lady responded to possibly no-so-positive news.

We have seen in many cultures, their modern technology removes some aspect cultures. Are new cultures evolving in the process or is globalised consumerism taking over our lives?

Rogue One

Just saw Rogue One the other day.

Really good to see Chinese Kung Fu finally found its way to the another galaxy far, far away. Truly a universal fighting art.

 Photo credit: Lucasfilm/ILM ©2016 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Above all,

its amazing how a whole movie can be created in between episode III and episode of IV of star wars, and later kills off ALL its characters.

a lesson in emptiness and form?

empty pockets to form a blockbuster?

Why We Do What We Do

Why we do want we do, because we want to go beyond profit. 

Wishing you an inspiring new year ahead.

More Than Making Trains Move -1

This is an interesting case study for management training. It's about effective planning, strong communications and engagement with customers and stakeholders.

This is the SS18 LRT Station, everything looks good.

beach Schooling

beach-schooling, unschooling, young entrepreneurs programs... all in one day.

Alternative education is alive and vibrant!

Introduction to Beach Schooling

Still Pictures: The Cambodian Life

The following 4 pictures were taken in Siem Reap on my last visit there. I this kinda sums up life there - straight forward and tough, protective, hardworking and at times wondering what's the future in a country struggle to find political and economic meaning.

this lady was trying to cross a busy Siem Reap street. I was sitting at a nearby cafe, until she saw me that's when I caught her!

Still Pictures: Back in Myanmar

 Always liked travelling and capturing the evolving lives of people in an merging economy.  Took out my trusted NIKON while working on a financial inclusion project in Myanmar.

possibly the more efficient mode of transport

always love street food and like to capture the stall owner without the camera in front of them.  I took my time to compose the picture in my head and them lifted the camera and just shoot. The little girl behind managed to photobomb this picture in a split second

I think this is life everywhere with kids. In this remote village, there are no maids and no iPad to be the babysitter.

*NOT* my favourite part of travelling in Myanmar 

Pay As you Go Solar

Interesting to follow the development to solar technology and how it is reaching to rural areas of myanmar and the heights of Himalayan. Lets hope it bring impact to the people #tech2impact

Pay-as-You-Go Solar Illuminates Developing Nation

In rural parts of developing countries, sunset often means darkness. But off-grid solar installations are increasingly changing that. The technology may not be new, but the falling price of photovoltaic panels and lengthening lifespans o...f LED bulbs is making it possible to provide homes with power on a pay-as-you-go basis. Customers pay a small up-front fee to secure a solar panel, battery, LED lightbulbs, and phone charging points, then pay off the remainder over time.
Such schemes are being rolled out in India, Myanmar, and even Himalayan monasteries. But perhaps the biggest concerted effort is occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. As Jonathan Rosen writes for MIT Technology Review, such initiatives are already starting to thrive in East Africa, where the largest off-grid solar operator in the region, M-Kopa, has sold more than 400,000 systems in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda since 2011. And it looks set to spread: just yesterday, Netherlands-based Nova Lumos raised $90 million to deploy pay-as-you-go solar power in Nigeria.

A Golden Opportunity for Compassionate Governance (Updated)

Updated. Well, golden opportunity lost. Unfortunately.


Following up on the Kelantan Blockade issue.

I think this is a golden opportunity for the MB (Chief Minister) and the Kelantan State government to demonstrate a compassionate humane governance approach to the matter.

Ini adalah suatu peluang keemasan untuk Menteri Besar #Kelantan (#MenteriBesar) dan kerajaan negeri untuk menunjukan cari pentabiran yang berperikemanusiaan dan memandang berat isu-isu penduduk negeri Kelantan

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我认为这是个黄金机会，让首席部长和吉兰丹州政府展示， 以慈悲又人道的方式来治理此事。

"The Internet Might Be Killing Discourse"

1. Perhaps, this is is something we need to face. The internet is not building discourse. \
2. It generating reactions, emotional driven, at times knee-jerk responses, lack of deeper thinking or reflection. A place where news are often not verified, just merely auto re-shared.
3. Social media is slowing down thinking by limiting our words. With a limitation in words, there comes a limiting in thoughts. Hence, killing discourse
4. We now have become reactionary beings. Predictable, big data analyzable and most importantly marketable - with this, the social media has truly becoming a marketing and IT professional's playground and paradise.

What will become of us?

Interviewed on AL-Hijrah TV (on the Issue of Rohingya)

Terima kasih TV Al Hijrah kerana memberi peluang menyuarakan pandangan dan pendapat mengenai isu pihak Rohingya semalam. Berikut adalah beberapa unsur yang timbul dalam sesi soal-jawab semalam (walaupun bukan semua jawapan di siarkanlah)

Financial Inclusion in Myanmar

Another fulfilling week in Myanmar working out effective financial inclusion strategies for a network of several hundred villages there. Also had the opportunity to discuss possibilities of adopting fintech into the equation, well aware that it cannot be technology driven initiative but an impact driven one. Exciting to explore #tech2impact initiatives.

If you have more #tech2impact ideas for your technologies, drop me a note.

(pic: members of a savings and credit union being briefed on ongoing work)

Myanmar experience - financial inclusion

Looks like an ordinary temple meeting, but it's not. A group of dynamic community members in Myanmar, some 5 years ago started credit unions offering saving facilities and micro finance to the community members. This help them build their businesses and ride through difficult times. Profits from this enterprise is going into education funds, medical aid, general community needs and even refugee support.

I am honour to be able offer thoughts and strategic views to move forward to be drivers for sustainable development and social change.

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#socialimpact #sustainabledevelopment #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #sdg #myanmar #microfinance #savinggroups #myanmar #buddhism #engagedbuddhism #sociallyengagedbuddhism

Taking a Break

taking a short break

meanwhile, check my posting on Facebook and articles on my Linkedin Page


looking at rainbows a bit.........