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Last Updated:12/1/04

REGENT'S REPORT 

As we turned the corner of time to enter the new millennium, new challenges were encountered in this part of the world that were to demand the best out of our Fellows in their service and dedication to the Profession. The second cycle of economic downturn was to be more severe and the lack of financial resources limited program development.

In spite of the uphill challenge, the Committee continues to focus on important goals that the College strives for. Membership development took the front seat as new and younger Fellows were inducted into the College. Through the injection of youthfulness, the local Region intends to build a program of community support and development, utilizing our Professional gifts and talents.

Senior Fellows contributed to leadership in International organizations. We are proud to have from our Region, ICD Fellow Dato’ A. Ratnaneson assume the office of President of the FDI World Dental Federation in September 2001. We are also honored to have our Regent, Teo Choo Soo serve as the President of the International Federation of Dental Education Associations from 2000–2002. Regent Dato’ Vim Khai Kee had also served as the President of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation. Secretary Choo Teck Chuan has provided much drive to the FDI as their Program Manager. ICD visibility and image is enhanced through the collective contributions of these and many more of our Fellows in this Region.

The most significant event was the ICD Convocation and Dinner that was held on 26th September 2001 at the Legends Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the FDI World Dental Congress. 33 new Fellows from Singapore and Malaysia were inducted into the College. The Honorary ICD Fellowship was conferred to the Honorable Dato’ Chua Chui Meng, the Minister for Health in Malaysia. The event of September 11th 2001 prevented many of our international Fellows from attending, including International President Richard Schoessler. Our hearts goes out to the American Section many of whom are directly or indirectly affected by this tragic event.

The next Convocation will involve more of our Indonesian colleagues when the FDI-IDA Meeting is held in September 2002 in Bali. Plans are currently underway to accept a larger group of deserving new Fellows from the country where political and economic stability are so desirable.

This Region would like to place on record its thanks to the support and encouragement of the Central Office and in particular to our Secretary General, Robert Brady.

Middle Row (L-R): 1) Chin Yee Fall 2) Nedunchelian A.L. Vengu 3) Sivalingam Sivanesan 4) Nazirah Radzi 5) Lim Yean Ling 6) Wey Mang Chek 7) Lim Chwee Huun 8) Lee Jee Mui 9) Alex Chee 10) Christina Sim 11) Rosnah Abdul Jalil 12) Kumar Shudesh 13) Kandiah Thilaganathan 14) Lee Chiong Weng

Back Row (L-R): 1) Ting Choon Ee 2) Dasan Swaminathan 3) Hong Yong Huat 4) Sarat Chandra Datta 5) Siow Kok Kong 6) Badrudeen B. Haja 7) Shim Chen Kiong 8) R. Rajenlhiran 9) Koay Chuan Lek 10) Datoâ Wan Mohamad Nasir 11) Lim Chiew Wooi 12) Teh Tat Beng 13) Koh Chou Huat 14) Koh Chu Guan 15) Cheah Kim Fee 6) Yap Dar Win 17) David Lee

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