Kobe University
Global-Link Forum in Kuala Lumpur
The aim of the Global-Link Forum is toform stronger links with Kobe University’s
intellectual resources, which include theinternational network of alumni andpartner universities in the world. Kobe
University strives for the development ofa global community based on academic
excellence and the wisdom of humanity.

December 5 & 6, 2014

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Regional & Local Collaboration on DRR
Date： Fri, December 5, 2014 9:20-17:00
Venue： Plenary Theatre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088 (http://www.klccconventioncentre.com/)

Organizer： Kobe University

Language： English[Registration: 8:30~9:20]
9:20-9:30

Opening Ceremony
MC: Prof. Kazunori Uchida, Executive Vice President of Kobe University
Opening Address: Prof. Dr. Hideki Fukuda, President of Kobe University
Mr. Yoshinori Kodama, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia

Session 1 : Natural & Environmental Hazards
9:30-11:00 Chairperson: Prof. Satoshi Takada (Kobe University)
・ Severe Rainfall Prediction using X-Band Radar
Prof. Satoru Oishi (Kobe University)
・ Membrane Technology for Water Purifications
Prof. Hideto Matsuyama (Kobe University)・ Hazards and Risk Reduction in Malaysia
Prof. Lee Yook Heng (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 BreakSession 2 : Health and Medical Issues
11:15-12:45 Chairperson: Prof. Yasuo Tanaka (Tunku Abdul Rahman University)
・ Child Care and Health: Activities in Indonesia based on the experiences
gained after the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
Prof. Satoshi Takada (Kobe University)
・ Emergency and Disaster Medicines in Malaysia
Dr. Sharifah Fetom Binti Syed Ali (Ampang Hospital Malaysia)
・ Psychological First Aid in Disasters
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 BreakSession 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: Dr. Wang Chan Chin (Tunku Abdul Rahman University)
・ Prof. Dr. Samsul Rizal (Rector, Syiah Kuala University)
・ Mr. Ahmad Faezal Mohamed (MERCY Malaysia)
・ Ms. Kyoko Okubo (JICA Malaysia Office)・ Mr. Asfaazam Kasbani (United Nations Development Programme)
・ Prof. Yasuo Tanaka (Tunku Abdul Rahman University)[Panel Discussion]
17:00

Closing Remarks: Prof. Kenichi Shoji, Executive Vice President of Kobe University

Econo-Legal Studies for Advancing Market Societies
Possibilities of Interdisciplinary Explores
Date：Sat, December 6, 2014 9:30-17:20
Venue：Plenary Theatre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088 (http://www.klccconventioncentre.com/)

Organizer：Kobe University

Language：English[Registration: 8:30~9:30]
Opening and MOU Conclusion Ceremony
9:30~10:00 Opening Address: Prof. Kenichi Shoji (Executive Vice President, Kobe University)
MOU Concluding Ceremony with UKM and UTAR
Session 1 : Public Policy Challenges in the Market Societies
10:10-12:10 Chairperson: Mr. Jeff Leong (Senior Partner, JLPW)・ Resale Price Maintenance from the viewpoint of Econo-Legal Studies
Prof. Takashi Yanagawa (Kobe University)
・ Competition Law and Policy in Malaysia
Mr. Ragunath Kesavan (Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC))
・ Legal Governance of Urban Space and the Role of JudiciaryProf. Narufumi Kadomatsu (Kobe University)
・ Economics of Climate Change & Environmental Policy Approach
Prof. Rawshan Ara Begum (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)[Q&A, Discussion]
12:10-14:00

Lunch BreakSession 2 : Private Ordering Challenges: Value Creation by Complex Transaction
14:00-15:00 Chairperson: Prof. Akira Saito (Director, Kobe University Center for Asian Studies)
・ 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 (Faculty of Law, UKM)

15:00-15:25
15:25-15:45

15:50-17:10

Short Break[Discussion]
Session 3 : Econo-Legal Studies and Interdisciplinary Education
Chairperson: Prof. Takashi Yanagawa (Director, IISS, Kobe University)
・ 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 Theatre Restaurant
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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