BCSDM organized another workshop on “Safety Management – Getting It Right” at Johor Bahru on the 28th July 2005.

This workshop was organized to seek to improve the overall performance in occupational safety, health and environment by providing them guidelines and experience which can be used to:

1. Minimise risk to employees and damage the environment
2. Improve business performance and
3. Assist organizations to establish a responsible and caring corporate image in the society.

The speakers were from SOCSO, DOSH CICM Traffic Police and some topics were Using Protective Equipment and Occupational Diseases

BCSDM organized a seminar on the Latest Developments on Sustainability in the Palm Oil Industry on the 15th August 2005. This was the first time BCSDM was focusing on one of the pillars of the Malaysian economy i.e. the Palm Oil Industry, to create, increase and spread the message of sustainability across the industry.

The speakers include: Mr. Andrew Ng RSPO, Dr. Chan Kok Wing MPOB, Mr. M.R. Chandran, Mr. Thomas Brandt MGCC and Dr. Gurmit Singh United Plantations. Dato’ Kok Wee Kiat Hon President BCSDM chaired the morning session and Dato Ghazali ED BCSDM chaired the afternoon session.

The seminar was a great success with about 40 participants.

BCSDM organized another workshop on “Safety Management – Getting It Right” at Johor Bahru on the 28th July 2005.

This workshop was organized to seek to improve the overall performance in occupational safety, health and environment by providing them guidelines and experience which can be used to:

1. Minimise risk to employees and damage the environment
2. Improve business performance and
3. Assist organizations to establish a responsible and caring corporate image in the society.

The speakers were from SOCSO, DOSH CICM Traffic Police and some topics were Using Protective Equipment and Occupational Diseases

The event was held on 18 August 2005 at the BCSDM Secretariat, and attended by members of the CDM Sub-Committee and members of the National CDM Energy Secretariat from PTM. The main objective of the roundtable was to enhance awareness among BCSDM members in CDM latest developments in CDM in both the Malaysian and international scene, and to have an opportunity to raise and discuss issues of particular interest. Active exchanges of views and experiences took place at the roundtable, where the idea of formulating and implementing an awareness and promotional programme on CDM, targeting essentially the BCSDM membership, with the cooperation of PTM and funding support from Danida, was agreed upon

A Brain Storming session was held on the 28th September 2005 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to review the Business Plan and seek ‘out of the box’ fresh ideas on the future directions and performance of BCSDM.

The seminar was hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) Malaysia, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and BCSDM. It was held on 3 October 2005 at Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The seminar was opened by Mr. Masanori Kobayashi, Chief Representative of NEDO Jakarta Office. Dato’ Ghazali Dato’ Yusoff, the Executive Director gave a welcoming address on behalf of the BCSDM President. The NEDO-sponsored CDM Acceleration Programme with BCSDM was launched at the seminar where some details concerning the programme were provided by the Japanese consultants appointed by NEDO. Participants were also briefed on the latest developments in CDM at both the local and international scene.

12.1 Roundtable on Implementation of Clean Development Mechanism in Malaysia

The event was held on 13 December 2005 at Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur and opened by Dato’ Kok Wee Kiat, Hon. President of BCSDM. Dr. Anuar Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of PTM delivered the Welcoming Address. The seminar was targeted at the decision-making management groups of companies as well as business and industry organisations, aiming at enhancing their awareness in CDM as embodying the principles of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, and therefore constituting prudent corporate investments. Dato’ Ghazali Dato’ Yusoff, Executive Director of BCSDM delivered a keynote address on “CDM in the Context of Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility”. Invited speakers included one from Baker & McKenzie, Australia.

The event was held on 13 December 2005 at Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. It aimed to provide capacity building among existing, prospective and potential CDM project developers and investors, as well as consultants and financiers, in understanding the types of ERPAs, their contents and obligations of contracting parties vis-à-vis the prevailing carbon credit markets.

The last event for the year was the Motor Treasure Hunt on the 19th November 2005.This event attracted 26 cars from members and non- members. Y. Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Mizanur Rahman Ghani, Honorary President of BCSDM flagged off the cars at Plaza Damansara at about 8.00am and the event finished at the Golf Club Carey Island with a very sumptuous lunch sponsored by Golden Hope Plantations, and entertainment was by the MIDA Band.