The Current Affairs Series provides an avenue for Young AMP members to network, engage and share ideas on topical issues with Muslim and non-Muslim professionals in various industries. Members are also invited to talks on current issues which affect Singaporeans and the Malay-Muslim community.
 A Green Affair
Topic: Muslims and the Environment
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2009
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Venue: AMP Auditorium
Speakers: Ustaz Firdaus Yahya, Ms Siobhan Irving, Ms Nur Amira Abdul Karim & Mr Wilson Ang
Summary:
Environmental awareness amongst Muslims is low, despite about 750 verses in the Holy Quran, relating humans with their environment. Islam is clear about the environment - humankind has a moral obligation to not only appreciate, but to sustain Allah's blessings. The following panel discussion centers around a Muslim perspective on issues of the environment and environmentalism. Discussion also includes a live video conference with Mr Wilson Ang, president of Eco-Singapore, from Sweden.
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Islam and the Environment
The Earth is your Mosque
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As part of the Current Affairs Series, we organise Economic Issues Talk (EIT) on an ad-hoc basis to engage young/emerging professionals on issues that affect them and to encourage the exchange of ideas across disciplines. Young AMP invites distinguished professionals to present on topics of current interest. The talk provides an opportunity for members to gain career insights from practitioners in the various industries. The EIT also serves as part of a general environmental scan so that the community can understand the opportunities and challenges as they grapple with rapid changes in the global economy.
Past EITs:
Topic: The Global Financial Tumult: Risk and Opportunities for the Community
Date: Saturday, 6 December 2008
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm
Venue: Seminar Room 1.1, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU
Speaker: Dr. Leslie Teo, Head, Asia and Emerging Markets Research & Strategy, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC).
Summary:
The global financial crisis and the global economic slowdown have already affected Singapore’s real economy and local companies and economic growth would likely remain weak for some quarters to come. Undeniably, Singapore is an economically-driven country and will continue to be one in the future. As such, it is important for the community to remain constantly aware of the changes in economic trends and possible risks, opportunities and challenges it brings to individuals, households and businesses.
Topic: The Singapore Economy: The New and The Dual
Date: Saturday, 27 January 2007
Time: 10 am
Venue: Seminar Room 2.3, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU
Speaker: Dr Chua Hak Bin, Director of Citigroup
Panelists: Mr Saktiandi Supaat, Economist & Young AMP BOM member Mr Azhar Khalid, Publisher and Managing Editor of Smart Investor
Summary:
The current economic expansion enjoyed by Singapore has given rise to two types of economies – the new and the dual – bringing about fresh challenges that will be faced by the community. Future trends of globalisation and how challenges arising from globalisation affecting the average Singaporean were also discussed. Participants were also given the opportunity to seek career advice from Dr Chua on prospects in the financial industry, in light of the current job market and also the skill sets required for the financial sector.
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