Kobe University

Global-Link Forum in Kuala Lumpur

The aim of the Global-Link Forum is to
form stronger links with Kobe Universitys
intellectual resources, which include the
international network of alumni and
partner universities in the world. Kobe
University strives for the development of
a global community based on academic
excellence and the wisdom of humanity.

December 5 & 6, 2014

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

-Day 1Regional & Local Collaboration on DRR

Date Fri, December 5, 2014 9:20-17:00
Venue Plenary Theatre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Organizer Kobe University
Language English
[Registration: 8:30~9:20]
9:20-9:30

Opening Ceremony
Opening Address: Representative of the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Hideki Fukuda, President of Kobe University

Session 1 : Natural & Environmental Hazards

9:30-11:00 Chairperson:
Strong Rainfall Prediction using X-Band Rader
Prof. Satoru Oishi (Kobe University)
Membrane Technology for Water Purifications
Prof. Hideto Matsuyama (Kobe University)
Representative of Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Institute at
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Activities of Disaster Research Nexus at Universiti Sains Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Taksiah A. Majid (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
[Q&A, Discussion]
11:00-11:15

Short Break

Session 2 : Health and Medical Issues

11:15-12:45 Chairperson:
Child Care and Health: Activities in Indonesia base on the experiences
gained after the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Prof. Satoshi Takada (Kobe University)
Emergency and Disaster Medicines in Malaysia
Dr. Dato Ridzuan Mohd Isa (Ampang Hospital Malaysia)
TBA
Dr. Hariyati Shahrima Abdul Majid International Islamic University Malaysia
Health & Disaster Management: Human ecology perspectives on risk
management (Based on Solomon Islands experiences)
Prof. Minato Nakazawa (Kobe University)
[Q&A, Discussion]
12:45-14:45

Lunch Break

Session 3 : Regional & Local Collaboration on DRR

14:45-15:05 Keynote Speech: Regional & Local Collaboration
Prof. Dr. Hideki Fukuda (President, Kobe University)
15:05-17:00 Chairperson:
Mr. Mohd. A Baharom (National Security Council of Prime Minister Office)
Prof. Dr. Samsul Rizal (Rector, Syiah Kuala University)
Representative of Mercy Malaysia
Ms. Kyoko Okubo (JICA Malaysia)
Mr. Asfaazam Kasbani (United Nations Development Program)
Prof. Yasuo Tanaka (Tunku Abdul Rahman University)
[Panel Discussion]

-Day 2Econo-Legal Studies for Advancing Market Societies

Possibilities of Interdisciplinary Explores
DateSat, December 6, 2014 9:30-17:20
VenuePlenary Theatre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
OrganizerKobe University
LanguageEnglish
[Registration: 8:30~9:30]
9:30~10:00

Opening and MOU Conclusion Ceremony

Opening Address
MOU Concluding Ceremony

Session 1 : Public Policy Challenges in the Market Societies

10:10-12:10 Chairperson:
Competition Policy from a viewpoint of Industrial Organization
Prof. Takashi Yanagawa (Kobe University)
Competition Law and Policy in Malaysia
Mr. Ragunath Kesavan (Commissioner of Competition Law Commission, Malaysia)
Protection of Environment from a viewpoint of Econo-Legal Analysis
Prof. Narufumi Kadomatsu (Kobe University)
Environment Protection and Economics in Malaysia
Prof. Jamal Othman (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
[Q&A, Discussion]
12:10-14:00

Lunch Break

Session 2 : Private Ordering Challenges: Value Creation by Complex Transaction

14:00-15:00 Chairperson:
Joint Venture as a tool for Value Creation in Cross-border Businesses
Mr. Kenny Poon (Jeff Leong Poon & Wong)
Corporate Governance for Value Creation: Japanese View
Prof. Hidefusa Iida (Kobe University)
Legal Aspects of Islamic Project Financing in Malaysian SME Banking
Mr. Aminurasyed Mahpop & Prof. Ruzian Markom (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
15:00-15:25
15:25-15:45

15:50-17:10

Short Break
[Discussion]
Session 3 : Econo-Legal Studies and Interdisciplinary Education
Chairperson:
Econo-Legal Education: the experience of Kobe University
Prof. Hiroshi Takahashi (Kobe University)
Econo-Legal Studies from a viewpoint of Legal Practice
Mr. Jeff Leong (JLPW Malaysia)
[Discussion]
Closing Address

17:10-17:20

KU Alumni Networking in Kuala Lumpur

Date Fri, December 5, 2014 19:00-22:00
Venue Saloma
Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC), No. 139, Jalan Ampang, 68000 Kuala Lumpur
(http://www.foodstreet.com.my/food-street/opage.s?outlet=Saloma+Theatre+Restaurant)

Supporting Institutions: JICA Malaysia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong (Advocates and Solicitors); JLPW Econo-Legal Studies Research Centre

Organized by : Kobe University Institute of Promoting International Exchange Programs

Co-hosted by : Kobe University Alumni Association in Malaysia

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