It has been about 10 months ago when we first met each other. Ice- breaking session-having us introduce ourselves to each other and to the trainers each time a new one comes. Most of us didn’t know each other, so it was intimidating to a certain extent, slightly awkward and formal. We had fewer things to share that time– age, preference, academic background and current position in respective jobs, but it didn’t deter us from mingling with one another. Four months flew by. We had great times during class and outside activities, learning and playing together.
August 14, 2012 arrived soon after. Everyone looked excited, dressed up and polished because it was a big day for us..Finally we were graduating from the BIDP programme after the months of theory and practical classes. This marked the end of Phase One, where each of us received the competency certification from Talent Corp. The days we spent together in the lecture hall daily will also end after the graduation. No more seeing each other every day, having breakfast together, big groups for lunch times, no more hanging out together as often as we did during the class time.
In the ceremony hall, the preparation was intense…everyone was busy. Microphone.. checked, speech and protocol.. checked, photographer..checked, VIP list ... checked , certificate..checked, all the necessities were prepared. Thanks to these people involved (from Talent Corp, Agilent, HAT, I-pharm reps, and invited emcee of the day –Mr. Terrance Dass) the ceremony went swiftly. The ceremony was officiated by none other than the Minister from the Prime Minister’s Department, Y.Bhg.Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcob, attended by Y.Bhg. Dato Gooi Soon Chai (Agilent), Y.Bhg. Prof Datin Paduka Dr. Khatijah Bt. Mohd Yusoff(MOSTI), Mr Johan Mahmood Merican(Talent Corp), Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Isa Abd Majid (I-pharm),Mr Azhar Amin (HAT) and invited guests.
Eagerly waiting for the arrival of all the VIPs, we saw many photographers and press people coming into the hall one by one..we were all trying to look our best just in case the camera lens might catch us. Suddenly all the photographers and reporters swarmed the building entrance. They’ve arrived!! Giving wide smiles while shaking hands, Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcob was very friendly. Beside him were Mr. Johan and Dato’ Mohamed Isa, followed by Mr. Azhar . Just moments before that, we had witnessed the arrival of Dato’ Gooi Soon Chai and Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Khatijah. To be given our certificates in such a big event, we indeed felt special and honoured.
In his speech, Tan Sri mentioned that this program will be a help to achieve what Malaysia aspires in the near future, that is to be a high income nation, as it will provide a high impact talent workforce from local and international university graduates.
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| Tan Sri signing the guest book |
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Emcee for the day, Mr Terrence from Hitz.fm |
Tan Sri Nor speech at Agilent BIDP certificate presentation from Azhar2397
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| The various candidates from the different organizations represented for in the BIDP |
After receiving our certificates and getting pictures taken, Tan Sri spent a few moments talking to us. We found Tan Sri’s spontaneous and humorous side as he joked, and made all of us laugh together with him. Without any delay, Tan Sri and all the VIPs went to the Agilent-BIDP Laboratory. He was very impressed to see the lab setting and the equipment inside.
Back in the hall, we congratulated each other, proudly holding our certificates. The next day, we saw the article of us in Bernama news. The experience that we had that day would surely be with us for a long time!
Written by: Nurul Akma & Melanie Ann
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