ICoMSAC 2020
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MONARCHICAL SYSTEM IN ASEAN COUNTRIES 2020
21 APRIL 2020 (TUESDAY) - CONCORDE HOTEL, SHAH ALAM SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
SECRETARIAT:Institution Of Malay Rulers Chair, UiTMOffice of International Affairs (OIA), UiTMFaculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies UiTM
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The monarchy form of government has thrived harmoniously in five countries of Southeast Asia, blending the traditions of kingship with modern constitutional rules. Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia have monarchs as titular heads of state whereas Brunei has an absolute rule; while Indonesia has uniquely retained monarchy that thrives in a national republican context.
The two monarchical traditions, namely traditional and modern, exist cohesively with other modern forms of government even during stressful alterations of government such as succession or governmental change.
Therefore, the dynamics of political stability, sustainability and development in the majority of ASEAN countries such as Thailand, Kampuchea, Brunei and Malaysia must be fully understood in relation with the functions of a monarchical framework. Experiences in other monarchical governance such as in Australia seem to provide an insight into the multiple dimensions of the resilience of the monarchies.
OBJECTIVE
To gather and disseminate information to the public on the role and function of the monarchy in ASEAN countries;
To share experiences and knowledge on the monarchical socio-political in ASEAN countries;
To increase awareness among the younger generation on the importance of the monarchy system as a foundation for stability and development in a country;
To establish a regional network of monarchical systems research and information exchange.
ROYAL ADDRESS BY
SPB RAJA PERMAISURI AGONG
Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj
D.K., D.M.N., S.S.A.P., S.I.M.P., D.K. (Johor)., S.P.M.J., D.K. (Brunei)
KEYNOTE SPEECH BY
Emeritus Professor Dr Anthony Milner
International Director and Professorial Fellow at The University of Melbourne, Australia
‘Malay Sultanate’
SPEAKERS
Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Zainal Kling
"Rule of Monarchy and Traditional Rules in Malaysia"
MALAYSIA
Dato’ Paduka Dr. Haji Abdul Latif bin Haji Ibrahim
"The Brunei Monarchical System"
BRUNEI
Professor Datin Kobkua Suwannathat-Pian
"Democracy and Monarchy in Thailand”
THAILAND
Academician H.E. Mrs. Dr. Khlaut Thyda
"Monarchy: Tradition and Continuity”
COMBODIA
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
8.30 am
Registration of Participants and Morning Refreshments
9.35 am
Arrival of Senior of Officials UiTM and Distinguished Guests
10.00 am
Arrival of Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong
Tuanku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj
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Recitation of Du’a
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Welcome Address by:
Emeritus Professor Datuk Ir. Dr. Mohd Azraai Kassim, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
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Royal Address by:
Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong
Tuanku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Binti Almarhum Al-Mutawakkil Alallah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj
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Photo Session and Souvenir Presentation
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Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong Visits Painting Exhibition
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Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda The Raja Permaisuri Agong Depart The Event
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11.30 am
Keynote Speech by:
Professor David Flint AM- Legal Academic and The National Convenor of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy
‘Constitutional Monarchy in Australia’
12.15 pm
Presenter I:
Dato’ Paduka Dr. Haji Abdul Latif bin Haji Ibrahim, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
'The Brunei Monarchical System’
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Question and Answer Session
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Souvenir Presentation
1.15 pm
Lunch Break
2.30 pm
Presenter II:
Emeritus Professor Dr. Suchit Bunbongkarn, Chulalongkorn University
‘Democracy and Monarchy in Thailand’
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Question and Answer Session
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Souvenir Presentation
3.15 pm
Presenter III:
Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr. Zainal Kling, Chair Holder, Institution of Malay Rulers Chair, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
‘Role of Monarchy and Traditional Rulers in Malaysia’
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Question and Answer Session
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Souvenir Presentation
4.00 pm
Presenter IV:
Professor Dr. Sorn Samnang, Advisor to the Royal Government of Cambodia
‘Monarchy: Tradition and Continuity’
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Question and Answer Session
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Souvenir Presentation
5.00 pm
Closing Ceremony
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Evening Refreshments
PAYMENT REGISTRATION
RM150 (RM100 Before 31st March 2020)
Local Participant:
RM250 (RM200 Before 31st March 2020)
International Participant:
USD80 (USD70 Before 31st March 2020)
Refund of 50% of fees paid
NO Refund on 1st April 2020 onwards
*Proof of student status required upon registration
PAYMENT BY ONLINE/ATM/COUNTER
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CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
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Cut-off dates refer to 5.00 pm Malaysian time (GMT + 8.00h)
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CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Associate Professor Dr Rohayu Ab Majid (+60192141661)
Mr. Wan Ahmad Rahiman Wan Abdul Rahim (+60193470300)
E-mail: kursirajamelayu@uitm.edu.my
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Secretariat International Conference On Monarchical System In ASEAN Countries 2020
Kursi Institusi Raja-Raja Melayu (KIRRM)Kompleks Al-FarabieUniversiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)Aras 5, Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak 240450 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIATel : +603 5544 4114 / 4154 / 4194 / 5834Faks : 03 5544 3740
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