Seminar
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Objectives:
1. Sensitize journalists on the fundamental concepts and practices as well as the common vlaues of the different religous faiths in Malaysia and the utility of common values and cooperation among religions in forging a united and progressive society.
2. Explore the role of the media in bulding bridges betweent hedifferent fiaths as well as races.
3. Provide a platform to various target groups i.e. religous scholars, academics, relevant NGOs, social thinkers and media practitioners to discuss the complex issues of interfaith cooperation and dialogue.
Keynote Address
YB Datuk Dr Hajjah Siti Zaharah Sulaiman
Minister of National Unity and Community Development Malaysia
Session 1: The Humanity of Religion
Chairperson : YBhgs Datuk Dr Syed Othman Alhabshi
President UNITAR
Speaker : Dr. Chandra Muzaffar, President
International Movement for a Just World
Session Two : Basic Principles and Deviation in Religion
Chairperson : Prof. Dr. Muddathir Abdel-Rahim (ISTAC)
Speakers :1) Ir Ang Choo Hong, Buddhism
2) Mr. A Vaithilingam, Hindu Sangam, Hinduism
3) Bishop Rt. Rev. Julius D. Paul, Christianity
4) Haji Mokhtar Stork, Freelance Journalist
Field Visits to Place of Worship
Masjid Wilayah, Jalan Duta
St. Mary's Church Kuala Lumpur, Merdeka Square
Buddhist Temple, Brickfields
Hindu Temple, Brickfields
Session 3: Impressions on the Field Visits
Chairperson: YBhg Datuk Rejal Ahmad Arbee
Group Editor, Berita Harian
Session 4 : How Media is Reporting on Religious Issues?
Chairperson : Mr. P.C. Shivadas
Speakers : 1) YBhg Datuk Ng Poh Tip
Chief Group Editor, The Star
2) YBhg Datin Rose Ismail
Managing Editor, NST
3) Mr. Astora Jabat
Editor, Religious Affairs, Utusan Melayu
4) Mr. Bob Teoh
Ex. Editor, NST
Session 5 : Panel Discussion: Religion for Peace: Caring for Mankind
Chairperson : Mr. Zainon Ahmad
Editor-in-Chief, SUN
Panelists: Mother Mangalam
Pure Life Society
Mr. Raymond Rashid
Associate Editor NST
Dato' J. Jegathesan
President Sathya Sai Baba
Dr. Zulkifli Ahmad
Harakah
Puan Sharifah Zuriah Aljefferi
Sisters-in-Islam