Former Senator in Malaysian Parliament for six years and in business for 38 years. His passion was on Information, Communication Technology in the early 90’s and later in late 90’s he was totally “in love” with Creativity and Innovation that finally led him to be the Founder/President of Malaysian Association of Creativity and Innovation (MACRI). Approval was obtained from the Government on 3rd April 2007 in record time of just three months.
NAME: GHAZI @ HASBULLAH BIN HAJI RAMLI, SENATOR DATO’

DATE OF BIRTH: 12 NOVEMBER 1942

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED WITH 4 CHILDREN
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION 1963 Language Institute, Kuala Lumpur

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE 1970 University of Canterbury, New Zealand

AWARDS RECEIVED:

DARJAH INDERA MAHKOTA PAHANG (DIMP)

[ a royal award from the Sultan of Pahang which carries the title DATO’ ] November 1992

DARJAH PADUKA MAHKOTA SELANGOR (DPMS)
[a royal award from the Sultan of Selangor which carries the title DATO’ ] March 2000
APPOINTMENTS (local):

SENATOR
Member of Senate, Parliament of Malaysia
August 1997 – August 2003

MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)
Malaysia Branch
Term 1998 – 2000
Reappointed 2000 – 2002

CHAIRMAN
Publication & Website Committee
CPA Malaysia Branch
February 2001

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
CPA SEA Region
August 2001 – 2002

MEMBER
Bumiputera ICT Council
Chairman, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz
Minister of Entrepreneur Development
July 2001

CHAIRMAN
Digital Divide Task Force, Bumiputera ICT Council
November 2001

APPOINTMENTS (international):

* MEMBER OF EXPERT GROUP ON PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
CPA HQ / University of Glasgow 1998

* MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CPA International
September 2000

• CHAIRMAN
ICT Task Force in the Executive Committee
CPA International
April 2001

* VICE CHAIRMAN
Executive Committee CPA International
April 2002

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Chief Executive appointments in leathergoods and publishing industries
18 years

• Group Executive Director in a well-diversified group listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE)
    7 years

• Executive Chairman of a national wastewater privatisation project
    5 years

• Involved in politics in UMNO (United Malays National Organisation), the backbone party to the ruling Barisan Nasional Government, at various levels including Youth Chairman, Branch and Division Chairman
25 years

• Presently involved in community centered projects through the setting up of an ICT based Knowledge Center as well as pursuing personal interest as an author cum publisher.

• Presented about 30 key papers especially on ICT related subjects at various local and international conferences and seminars.

• Publication:
Out of personal interest and a commitment to promote “K-politics” coupled with 25 years of active involvement in politics, co-authored a book in the country’s national language entitled “Pemimpin Politik Pada Alaf Baru: Cabaran & Panduan”, translated into English would mean “Credible Poltical Leader in the New Century: Challenges & Guidelines”. Further information on the book can be found at the book website (www.bukupolitik.com).PRESENTATIONS AS A SPEAKER:

1) Business, Ehtics and Politics
“Towards Interconnectivity and Interface”

at: The International Conference on Development, Ethics and the Environment
organised by: Institute for Policy Research
date: 13-16 January 1995
place: Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur

2) Sewerage Privatisation

at: Luncheon Talk
organised by: Persatuan Pemaju Perumahan Malaysia
date: 6 April 1995
place: Tropicana Golf & Country Resort

3) Malaysian Aquatic Environment
“The Need to Safeguard Our Future Aquatic Resourcement”

at: International Workshop on Aquatic Toxicology
organised by: Universiti Pertanian Malaysia
date: 16-26 April 1995
place: Faculty of Fisheries & Marine Science

4) Issues Management: Measuring Success
“What You Get Is What You See”

at: IPRM National Conference ‘95
organised by: Institute of Public Relations Malaysia
date: 22 & 23 May 1995
place: Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

5) Usul Ekonomi
(translation: “Ekonomic Proposition”)

at: UMNO Malaysia General Assembly
organised by: UMNO Malaysia
date: 5-7 September 1997
place: Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur

6) Taklimat Budaya Murni & Bersih
(translation: “Briefing on a Virtuos and Clean Cultures”)

at: Strategic Planning Unit, UMNO Selangor
organised by: UMNO Selangor
date: 15-20 August 1998
place: Kem Bina Negara, Langkawi

7) Wanita dan IT
(translation: “Women and IT”)

at: Exhibition on Women in Trading ‘98
organised by: UMNO Wanita Malaysia
date: 12-15 September 1998
place: Plaza Putra, Dataran Merdeka

The Professional Politicians: Enhancing Strategies in the Era of Knowledge Management

at: Workshop for House of Representatives, Sarawak Backbenchers,
Political Secretaries and Heads of Departments
organised by: Centre for Modern Management (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd
date: 15-16 October 2002
place: Kuching Hilton Hotel

PRESENTATIONS – KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

1) “Seminar Kebangsaan 94”
Universiti kebangsaan Malaysia
4 September 1994

2) “Seminar on Sewerage Regulations and Design Guidelines”
Malaysian Water Association
4 April 1995

PRESENTATIONS – IN PARLIAMENT

1) “Pencegahan Rasuah 1997”
(translation: “Anti Corruption 1997”)
13 August 1997

2) “Pencadang Untuk Usul Menjnjung Kasih Titah Ucapan Diraja”
(translation: “Motion to Move An Address to H.M. The Yang DiPertuan Agung”)
8 April 2002

3) “Rang Undang-Undang Institute Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta”
(translation: “Constitution for Institute of Higher Learning”)
8 July 2003

PRESENTATIONS – PANELLIST:

1) “Infrastructure Development in South East Asia”
5th Canada-ASEAN Business Conference

21-23 November 1994
Canadian High Commission

2) “A Vision for Kuala Lumpur – Towards A Better Quality of Life”
Kuala Lumpur Towards The 21st Century – Challenges & Prospects

21 & 22 February 1995
Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute

3) “Malaysian Aquatic Environment”
International Workshop on Aquatic Toxicology

16-26 April 1995
University Pertanian Malaysia

4) “Sektor Korporat & Pembangunan Negara”
(translation: “Corporate Sector in National Development”)
Forum IKIM di TV1

18 April 1995
Institute Kefahaman Islam Malaysia

5) “Building Modern Asia Together through Economic Cooperation & Partnership”
The First Canada-Malaysia Business Leaders Dialogue

19 January 1996
The Canadian High Commission, Kuala Lumpur

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

1) “Seminar Kebangsaan 94”
University Kebangsaan Malaysia
4 September 1994

2) “Seminar on Sewerage Regulations and Design Guidelines”
Malaysian Water Association
6 April 1995

KEY PAPERS ON ICT RELATED SUBJECTS PRESENTED AT VARIOUS LOCAL CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS:

1) 16 July 1999 – “Penyertaan Bumiputera Dalam Industri IT: Satu Penilaian Semula”
Bengkel Agenda IT Bumiputera
Unit Perancang Ekonomi, JPM, Kuala Lumpur

translation: “Bumiputera Participation in the IT Industry: A Reassessment”
Bumiputera IT Agenda Workshop
Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department, Kuala Lumpur

2) 28 Aug. 1999 – “Jawatankuasa Kerja Pembangunan Masyarakat ICT Bumiputera”
Bengkel Agenda ICT Bumiputera (BITA)
Malaysian Airline Academy, Selangor

translation: “Bumiputera ICT Development Working Committee”
Bumiputera ICT Agenda Workshop
Malaysian Airline Academy, Selangor

3) 10 Sept. 1999 – “Penglibatan Bumiputera Dalam Bidang Teknologi Maklumat & Komunikasi”
Agenda ICT Bumiputera (BITA), Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera Keempat (KEB4)
PWTC, Kuala Lumpur

translation:
“Bumiputera Involvement in Information & Communications Technology”
Bumiputera ICT Agenda Workshop, 4th Bumiputera Economic Congress
PWTC, Kuala Lumpur

4) 28-29 July 2000 – “Usahawan Muda Dalam Teknologi Maklumat”
Seminar Pembangunan Belia anjuran Kelab-Kelab Belia Malaysia,
Kompleks MAYC, Kuala Lumpur

translation:
“Young Entrepreneurs in Information Technology”
Young Development Seminar
MAYC Complex, Kuala Lumpur

5) 26-27 May 2001 – “ICT: Survival Dan Masa Depan Orang Melayu:
Apakah Tindakan Kita?”
Bengkel Pendidikan Dan Latihan
Hotel Grand Bluewave, Shah Alam

translation:
“ICT: Survival and The Future of the Malay Community: What is
Our Reaction?”
Education & Training Workshop
10th Selangor UMNO Convention
Grand Bluewave, Shah Alam, Selangor

6) 24 July 2001 – “Shah Alam Internet City (SAIC) Ke Arah Mewujudkan K-Masyarakat (K Society) Selangor”
Secara Bersepadu Dengan Selangor Research Institute (SRI) & Selangor ICT Development Institute (SITDI)

translation: “Shah Alam Internet City (SAIC) Towards the Development of Selangor K-Society” in collaboration with Selangor Research Institute (SRI) & Selangor ICT Development Institute (SITDI)

7) 27-28 Aug 2001 – “Our Role, Participation & Contribution”
CPA South East Asia Region Secretariat and Branches
Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur

14 May 2002 – Laporan Pasukan Petugas Jurang Digital”
Majlis ICT Bumiputera
Hotel Park Royal Kuala Lumpur

translation:
“Report on Digital Divide Task Force”
Bumiputera ICT Council
Park Royal Hotel Kuala Lumpur

9) 7 June 2003 – Islam dan Cabaran Teknologi Terkini”
Dewan Syeikh Ramli, Pusat Ilmu Ishaqiah
Pulau Pisang

translation: “Islam and Latest Technology, Challengers and Hopes”
Ishaqiah Knowledge Center, Pulau Pisang, Jitra, Kedah

10) 9 Aug 2003 – “Creative Thinking Laboratory”
Pusat Ilmu Ishaqiah (PII)
Pulau Pisang, Jitra
Kedah

KEY PAPERS ON ICT RELATED SUBJECTS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL:

1) 11-15 June 2001 – “Can the Introduction of New Technologies Boost Political Participation”
Democracy, Parliament & Electoral Systems
640th Wilton Park Conference, West Sussex, UK

2) 2-14 Sept 2001 – “Towards Being A Professional Knowledge Based Parliamentarian”
47th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, Australia

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