From the Editor`s Desk Intan In This Issue Highlight of the Month

Volume 2, Issue 10
From the Editor’s Desk
Dear Scholars,
Recently, on my
flight back from
London to Kuala Lumpur, I
was seated next
to a lady. She
was wearing a
blue polo-shirt
which had writing “A380 – A Pleasant Journey With Us” and a big logo
of Malaysia Airlines at the back. Instantly, I thought that she could be
one of the airline’s staff. I noticed
that she wore the shirt with much
pride and gratification.
Soon after the plane took-off, she
realized that her seat was experiencing some technical problems i.e. the
media player was not working at all.
To travel close to 13 hours without
having the access to media for music,
movie and games could be very
daunting, hence her call to one of
the flight attendants for assistance
i.e. to get the media fixed, to change
seat or any possible option. I couldn’t
help to hear their conversation. The
lady passenger was obviously concerned of her situation and hoping
for a fast solution. Her plight was not
fulfilled as it was a full flight and
they couldn’t change her seat or fix
the media player. From the tone of
her voice, I could sense that she was
extremely upset. As the exchanges
unfolded, I could not help but notice
how professional the crews were in
handling the situation – they were
polite, composed and genuinely emphatic in their communication. They
listened, they looked into her eyes
and even knelt down beside her to
explain and to comfort her.
Minutes passed, the crews left and
the lady passenger looking calmer
than before, reclined into her seat,
reached out to the in-Flight Shopping booklet, flipped through the
pages and made her purchase out of
the little compensation she got from
the airline for her malfunction seat.
She even told me that she had to fork
out twice of the amount received to
buy a nice dainty bracelet. Now,
that’s what I thought of as an excellent example of the ability to communicate and influence!!!
In this issue, we will be talking more
on the same topic of ‘Communicate
& Influence’ as it is also one of the
competencies in our YK Leadership
Model. It may sound rather trifling
here to talk on topic which is so general in nature but the ability to do
that is indeed very fundamental and
important. Having such skills would
definitely go a long way. It works,
every time.
To all our Hindu scholars, we wish
you a Happy Deepavali and to our
Form 5 scholars @ KYS, we wish you
good luck and all the best!!!
In This Issue

Scholar’s Studio
 Syarifah Zahra
 Beh Ying Ying
 Qamarina Azman
 Mahmoud F.R. Abumarzouq
 Satkar Ulama

Interviews

Activities & Happening

YKPSP Corner
Highlight of the Month
Ability to
Communicate
Optimises
and Influence
Strength of
Team
Members
Driven by
a Greater
Reason for
Doing
Things
Always
Strive for
the Greatest
Good
Balance
Between
Empathy and
Expectations
High
Integrity
and Moral
Compass
Sincerely,
Intan
Oct 2015
Tenacious
Intelligent
Source: http://quotesgram.com/love-and-communication-quotes/
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The Power of Communication
Words
By Syarifah Zahra bt Syed Addi
By Beh Ying Ying
Form 4,
Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
Kolej Yayasan Saad
University of Melbourne
Mastering the power of communication is an
important skill that must be recognised and
enriched by leaders. After all, the pen is
mightier than the sword. To humans, words are more than just a mean
of interaction. They can shape our belief, feelings, behaviors and ultimately, action. Actions may protect and coerce us, but words can
change opinions. Communication is not about what you say, but rather
what people hear. Communication is a two-way process in which
there is an exchange of thoughts, opinions or information towards a
mutually accepted outcome. Therefore, communication is the most
effective way to influence others towards achieving a better hope for
the future.
In my personal opinion, communication is the key to influence others.
Earlier this year, I had the chance to become the Project Manager for
KYS’ annual housecamp. It would not have been a success if I did not
receive cooperation from the others. In order to achieve such teamwork, I had to communicate with the others clearly and had to make
sure they were up for the task. If they weren’t, then I had to encouraged them to do it. If I had forced others to do their task involuntarily,
it would be a failure. Thus, I had to influence them into doing the tasks
given willingly. In order to do so, I made it clear that this was not my
project alone but it was our project altogether. At last, I was given full
assistance from everyone and it turned out to be a great experience.
Communication had always been important, especially for leaders.
Good communication leads to worthy impact. For example, a successful business man has to know how to communicate not only with his
customers but also his employees. This is to ensure the quality of product or service is constantly mounting. Communication plays a crucial
part in altering an individual’s attitude. That is why it is so important
to be great in communication. Not only can you change your selfconcept, but also others.
Sometimes, a quote that is barely ten-word
long may have the ability to leave you pondering for a long time. This reflects the power of words. Words can hurt,
words can heal. Words can give you strength but can also take it away.
Words influence people.
A fine line always exists between a desired and an undesired result. A
wrong word choice may come out as contemptuous but a better word
choice may be considered as persuasive. Words with similar meaning
may differ greatly when used in different contexts.
One has to understand the message one wants to convey and also the
meaning of the words of choice along with the tones and connotations
they may bring. The choice of words together with the way these words
are strung together impacts largely on the message one is trying to convey.
One has to take great care of one’s intonation and volume. One has to be
sure, to a certain degree, that the person one is communicating with will
be able to take it the way one intend to mean. More often than not, these
considerations are to be made within seconds.
To wrap this up, a proverb popularized through William Shakespeare’s
Hamlet:
“Brevity is the soul of wit.”
North West Kingdom
Besides that, communication is also the key to success. Communication
has the power to influence your thinking about yourself and others. To
become a potentially good leader, you must be good at communicating
with people because you are the one that must calm things down
when everything is on fire. Even if things are at its worst situation, you
have to ensure people’s mind are remained positive and you must impact their mindset and yours too.
By Qamarina Azman
In a nutshell, an individual with excellent communication skills is an
asset to every organisation. No matter what career you plan to pursue,
learning to express yourself professionally in speech and in writing
will help you get there. The first step in being good at communication
is by owning confidence. If you don’t have it, then fake it until you
actually gain it. To hold the future is to influence through communication. Ideas may be greater than people, but expressing an idea to
people is the best.
The perfect throne in North West Kingdom,
Year 11,
Marlborough College Malaysia
Shall be perished under our noble names,
Soon sufferers will know our names; Freedom.
For freedom that will be hiding our shame,
Shame that was blinded by your true wisdom
Your Majesty, let us end this parlor game.
Source: http://quotesgram.com/power-of-communication-quotes/
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The Power of Communication
By Mahmoud F.R. Abumarzouq
Master of Medicine Orthopedics
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Advances
In BusinessRelated
Scientific Research Conference (ABSRC))
By Satkar Ulama
Master of Business Administration
AOTrauma Course-Advanced Principles of
Fracture Management was held from 7th until 9th October, 2015 at
Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya.
The advance course comprised of two parts:
Firstly, there were lecture series from International and local senior
orthopaedic specialists about the latest classification, treatment, surgical approaches, and implant use in orthopaedic especially about fractures and trauma cases.
Second part was practical skill training
session, during which I was able to simulate the actual situation in terms of
examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and importantly operating on artificial bone.
Additionally, there were group discussions between seniors and juniors to
give an avenue in which case scenario
was discussed. Through that, I learned
details of case management and various
options of treatments and choices of
operative approaches and implants to
use. This will contribute immensely to
the improvement of the services offered
to our patients.
Universiti Putra Malaysia
ABSRC 2015 Rome is an important international conference of business
and business-related science scholars and educators. Organised by GEA
College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship in Slovenia, this year’s ABSRC
took place in Rome, Italy, gathering academicians and researchers from
23 countries to engage in a three-day academic conference with extensive topic areas ranging from Business Strategy, Organisational Development, Human Resource and Career Development, Macroeconomics,
Management and Consulting, Managerial and Organizational Cognition
and Psychology, Marketing and Consumer Behavior, Management Education and Training and Development, and many others. Invited by the
committee to submit business-related academic paper, I had successfully presented a paper entitled “Factors Predicting Consumer Behavior
towards Fast Fashion”.
I presented my paper on the second day of the conference. It was surprising that all presenters for the entire event were professors and lecturers, and I was the only student presenter. The diversity of issues and
the uniqueness of research topics discussed at the conference were one
of the reasons I believe this biannual programme is highly acclaimed.
Not only that each scholar
came with unique businessrelated issues in their country
and presented them in an
impactful style, everybody
was able to create lively and
dynamic discussions in responding to the issues presented. The overall idea exchange and knowledge transfer was organised very well
by the committee, so people from different backgrounds were able to
speak what’s on their mind from their respective approach.
The issue I presented was focusing on Malaysian market. Scholars from
other countries saw the behavior of Malaysian fast fashion consumers as
unique and worth discussing. For instance, Malaysian consumers pay
attention to what people around them say when they make purchase
decisions; I have observed that many people send pictures to WhatsApp
groups and ask other people’s opinion on which fashion product they
should buy, such as: “The blue or the red shoes?”, “This sweater by H&M
or by Zara?”, “Should I buy the bag in
picture A or picture B?”. Apparently,
This behavior surprised scholars from
countries like European countries and
America as this is less or not likely to
be found in their country. Also, research findings showing that Malaysians with monthly income of RM2,000
to RM2,500 are able to purchase a
RM300 fast fashion product, was another surprise to them because they
considered it as an inadvisable buying
behavior.
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As a presenter, I felt appreciated that my paper, which focused on
marketing and behavioral economics, received positive responses from
the audience, especially when other scholars responded with their
different perspective, such as finance and macroeconomics. In order to
fully maximize the opportunity, I also took active participation during
the discussions of other topics, enhancing my insight by asking questions and sharing past research findings I have studied. The overall
program was very satisfactory. I am also glad that I received support
from YK, particularly before I departed. This experience will open
more opportunities in the future and I do advice other YK scholars to
also engage in such programme, in order to get an international exposure that will surely benefit them in the future.
Khazanah called me up to ask if I would like to consider a position
in Yayasan Khazanah. And the rest is history ….. 
Q: What do you find most interesting and rewarding since becoming the Head of Corporate Services in YK?
A: The most rewarding is to have the opportunity to engaged with the
bright and brightest in Malaysia and help guide them to reach the
peak of their potential during their study life and thereafter. Especially when you see the positive changes in the scholars and how
they matured over the years. It’s a humbling experience during
the selection interview to listen to the achievements and things the
candidates do at that young age – comparing to what I’ve achieved
Interview with YK Head
of Corporate Services
at that age.
Q: What are you most excited about at the moment?
A: There are a lot of initiatives going on behind the scene – things that
we would like to improve on the operational side for the benefit of
Q: Tell us a bit about your background before joining YK.
A: I am a Chartered Accountant by profession. Before joining YK, I
also excited on the events planned out for next year for scholars.
was with several companies doing work that is related to the ac
This year I think the CR Day and Annual Dinner were successful
Auditor where I obtained my ACCA qualifications. Then I joined a
ideas for 2016!
counting and business field. I started my career in PwC as Junior
bank for couple of years as a practicing Accountant. Before
joining YK, I was with a Public Listed Company in the Strategic
Planning Unit. So basically, in my 15 odd years of career, I have
had several taste of different sides of working in the accountancy
events and it would be a challenge to come up with more exciting
Q: What do you aspire YK scholars to be upon graduation? 10 years
down the road?
A: I felt that we have chosen the creme de la crème amongst thou-
field in different capacity and work focus. Even though the work I
sands of applicants. Definitely in the long run, I would like to see
same - the time commitment that you need to put in is NO JOKE.
them contributing back to their community in their own capacity.
norm especially if you have a reporting dateline. So for those of
can contribute. Even the day after you graduate you can start con-
to become the CFO – you better be ready to put in the effort and
wherever they are whether here in Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh,
do is different in different organisation but one thing remains the
Staying back late and working on weekends or public holiday is a
you who would like to become a Chartered Accountant and target
make sacrifices especially time.
Q: What made you take on the job here in YK?
A:
the scholars and to ease the M&M for the scholarship managers. I’m
At that point of time I was at a crossroad on the next “curve” that
I should leap on because I was offered to head the Strategic
Planning Unit. In my early working days I am a very ambitious
person. I would have a target that I need to achieve and positions
that I need to be before certain age level. But learning and reflecting on the experience that I have and targets that I have achieved,
I don’t see that I’m actually contributing any value besides the $$$,
them become leaders in their own field. But most important is to see
Doesn’t mean that you need to be at a certain position then only you
tributing in your own way. The scholars are our ambassador –
Palestine or any parts of the world.
Q: What advice would you offer to young (er) people out there?
A: Reach out to achieve your dreams. You have been given the op-
portunity and platform for you to make full use of that others do not
receive. And do not be afraid to face challenges and failures as those
experience that teaches you to become a better person in the future.
Q: What are some of personal quotes you live by?
A: What doesn’t kill us, makes us stronger.” Everything happens for a
reason - even if it’s a bad thing.
profit, ROI of the company. At that point of time I realised that I
wanted to do something that is more fulfilling but I do not know
what or how. I guess God answered my prayers; a friend in
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Q: Where do you see YK in 10 years’
time?
A: YK to be a significant contributor
in producing talents in Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Palestine. We
hope that all the initiatives introduced
currently which are developed to produce
“leaders with purpose” will
meet its objective then.
Emilia Maizura Harun
Head of Corporate Services, YK
Catching up over late lunch with our Asia Scholar,
Mohammad Thamin Ahsan
Engagement with our scholars at Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka.
Lunch with Pak Zakky from Ancora Foundation (our Partner in Indonesia)
Briefing session at Kolej MARA Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Our first meeting with University of Readings.
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Sharing Vision Session—Chairman of YK and YK’s Alumni
Sharing Vision Session—Chairman of YK and YK’s
Alumni
Catching up session with our scholars in Penang over scrumptious lunch.
October Babies
Global
Asia
Watan
Adam Muhtar
Md. Jahid Faruki
Andre Ng WenHao
Faris bin Faizal
Md. Tawhidul Hassan
Nur Adlina Farhanah Binti Mohd
Hishamuddin
Tifani Galuh Utami
Muhammad Syazwan Bin Shahrul Azam
Bestari
Khadeejah Abdul Halim
Auni Syazana Binti Suhaimi
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Stand Up. Speak Up. Aspire to Inspire.
YKPSP Series 1: Communication and Influence Module
I
n just a matter of hours, the scholars around me (myself included) were all transformed into amazing
CEO-like speakers; confident, interesting, powerful and inspirational”
(Series 1 Participant)
In this month issue, we would like to highlight on one of our most unforgettable and challenging part
of YKPSP Series 1 Sessions; Communication and Influence Module.
“
Seeing everyone transform into This hands-on module exposes UG scholars on the fundamentals of
amazing speakers was amazcommunication theory, delivery tools and techniques, as well as, pracing”
tical exercises on crafting and presenting impactful speeches.
Guided and supported by our charismatic trainer and coaches, scholars together brainstorm in their speech
“
(It was) Really useful because it covers all things that I don't like and not good at. Many people
help me. It's been a long time since the last time I do things very seriously.”
crafting, practice their speech delivery and in every practice round, they will be given constructive feedbacks
by both coaches and peers for improvements.
At the end of the day, we hope to see each of our scholars transform themselves to be great leaders who inspire the rest of the world. We would like our scholars to Stand Up, Speak Up and Aspire to Inspire!
Your SDL Resources
 Read up (Quiz Hint)
Forbes.com : 7 Qualities of Inspiring
Leaders
 Watch This & Get Inspired
YouTube : Dananjaya Hettiarachchi
World Champion of Public Speaking
YKLMS Announcement
 Attention PG Scholars
Admin will email your account
details and User Guide from
December onwards
Upcoming YKPSP
 Learning Coach Briefing (21 Dec)
“
(I like) The speech crafting session. I learnt how
to
make
impactful
speech”
“
Hands on practice on
crafting, editing, presenting speech”
“
We got the chance to
overcome our fear &
learn how to speak in
public”
 BESTARI Annual Bootcamp (27-30
Dec)
Communication Tips
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