The seminar aims to equip participants with knowledge of the best practices in working effectively with Malay families. Speakers will share on topics ranging from direct practice issues, to implementation deliberations and policy considerations, and the successes and challenges of their initiatives when engaging the hearts and minds of Malay families.

Participants will learn about the following:
• Understanding the worldview, belief and values of Malay families
• Adopting the best practices to effectively collaborate with Malay families
• Recognising the cultural nuances and sensitivities when working with Malay families
Target Participants
Priority will be given to professionals from Malay Muslim Organisations (MMOs), Family Service Centres (FSCs) and Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) working closely with Malay families.
Programme Outline
Time Programme
8.30 am Registration
8.50 am Guests to be Seated
9.00 am Opening Address by Guest-Of-Honour
Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Development
9.10 am Plenary 1:
Mr Mohd Ali Mahmood, Senior Director, PPIS Social Services & Training and Consultancy
What Works? Identifying Effective Practices in Working with Malay Families
10.00 am Tea Break
10.30 am

Plenary 2:
Mr Muzafar Muneer Mustafa, Project Manager, Yayasan Mendaki
Strengthening the Malay Family Unit – Yayasan Mendaki’s Wrap-around Care Concept
11.20 am

Plenary 3:
Mr Stanley Fong, General Manager, South East Community Development Council (CDC)
CDC’s Experience of Working with Malay Families
12.10 pm







Panel Discussion:
Question & Answer Session
Facilitated by Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman

Panellists:
Mr Mohd Ali Mahmood, Senior Director, PPIS Social Services & Training and Consultancy
Mr Abdul Halim Aliman, Director of Community Development, Yayasan Mendaki
Mr Stanley Fong, General Manager, South East Community Development Council

12.50 pm
Presentation of Token of Appreciation
1.00 pm
End of Seminar
SSTI reserves the rights to update the programme from time to time as necessary.

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