Conference Programme

DAY 1 - Friday, 17th May 2024 (PRE-CONFERENCE DAY)

Time  Programme
07:45-12:30  FELLOWSHIP GOLF
Venue: Kelab Golf Sarawak

Note:

  1. Golfers are advised to have your breakfast at the hotel before departing for the course
  2. Transfers to KGS will be arranged and the transfer schedule will be posted in the WhatsApp group for golfers
Please contact OC David Chan (RC Kuching) for more details:
+60 19-886 476
10:30-16:45 REGISTRATION
Venue: Riverside Majestic Hotel, Lobby
15:00-17:00 ADVISORY COUNCIL OF PAST GOVERNORS MEETING
Venue: Riverside Majestic Hotel, Puteri Wing, Level 3, Lady Suite
17:00-22:00 WELCOME DINNER
Venue: Grand Margherita Hotel, Waterfront Walkway
Theme: Smart Casual


Note: Proceed to the hotel poolside to access the Waterfront Walkway
Please contact OC Nicholas Hon (RC Kuching) for more details:
+60 12-882 0923

DAY 2 - Saturday, 18th May 2024

Venue: Riverside Majestic Hotel Puteri Wing, Level 3, Sarawak Chamber II & III
Attire:
Formal
Organising Chairperson: Mona Manap +60128096117
Time  Programme
08:00-13:00 Registration
08:15-08:30 Pre-Conference Groove by Dance Instructor Jennifer
08:30-08:40 Presentation of National and Rotary International Flags and Anthems
08:40-09:00 Roll Call of Clubs
09:00-09:10 WELCOME ADDRESS ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON OF DISCON 2024

Speaker: PP Mona Abdul Manap
Rotary Club of Kuching
09:10-09:20 OPENING REMARKS BY CONFERENCE CONVENOR

Speaker: Dr. John Chan
Rotary International District 3310 Governor
09:20-09:30 DISTRICT GOVERNOR DR. JOHN CHAN RECOGNISES THE FOLLOWING:

Visiting District Governors and First Ladies
Past District Governors and Partners
Incoming District Governor and Partners
District Governor-nominee and Partners
District Governor-nominee Designate and Partners
Regional and Zone-Level Committee Members and Partners
Assistant Governors and Partners
District General Secretary and Partners
District Treasurer and Partners
District Committee Chairs and Partners
District Committee Members and Partners
Club Presidents and Partners
Club Presidents-elect and Partners
Club Vice-Presidents and Partners
Club Secretaries and Partners
Club Treasurers and Partners
Club Sergeants-at-Arms and Partners
Club Board Members and Partners
Club Committee Chairs and PartnersPast Assistant Governors and Partners
Rotarians and Partners
Rotarians’ Families
Arch Klumph Society Members
Major Donors
Paul Harris Society Members
Rotary Foundation Benefactors
Bequest Society Members
Paul Harris Fellows
Rotary Foundation Sustaining Members
District Rotaract Representative
District Rotaract Representative-elect
Visiting Rotarians from Other Districts
Rotarians Attending the District Training Assembly for the First Time

Remembrance of Departed Rotarians

OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 3310 CONFERENCE (DISCON) 2024
09:30 – 10:10 Governor’s Lecture on Values
WHAT IS IN YOUR HAND?

Rotary prides itself on its core values, captured perfectly with its Four Way Test. As a Rotarian, upholding these values in all that we do, whether in our professional or personal life, is of utmost importance and is regarded highly.

Speaker: Ar. Wilson Chang Jih Ren
Partner, JRC Architects
10:10-10:40 Coffee Break
Venue: Foyer
10:40-11:20 PLENARY SESSION 1
THE MAKING OF SARAWAK, 300BCE-1963

Sarawak's history is over 2000 years old. James Brooke isn't the only important figure. I discovered five lost kingdoms and that Sarawak was briefly occupied by Japan. It became a British Crown Colony and gained independence by joining Malaysia in 1963.

Speaker: YBhg. Datu Dr. Haji Sanib bin Haji Said
General Manager, Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak
11:20-12:00 DIALOGUE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINBILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ROTARY

As the world head towards net zero, Rotary is ensuring we are all contributing towards this goal. How does rotary contribute to this goal and why does it see it as an important area of focus?

Speaker: PDG Datuk Haji Zainie Abdul Aucasa
Rotary Club Kota Kinabalu/Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator

Moderator: Rtn Erwin Lai
Rotary Club of Kuching Unity City / Managing Director of Becoming Productive International PLT
12:00-13:00 Lunch
Venue: Sarawak Chamber I, Lady Suite & Deer Suite
13:00-13:15 After Lunch Groove by Dance Instructor Jennifer
13:15-13:45 STATE OF ROTARY IN DISTRICT 3310

Speaker: Dr. John Chan
Rotary International District 3310 Governor
13:45-13:50 INTRODUCTION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S REPRESENTATIVE

By: PDG Andre Suharto
Rotary Club of Urban Kuching
13:50-14:20 STATE OF ROTARY WORLDWIDE

Speaker: IPDG Dr. Mildred Vitangcol
Rotary International President’s Representative
14:20-15:20 FORUM ON ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT: EMPOWERING ROTARY MEMBERS FOR IMPACT

A deep dive into the significance of engagement in club activities and projects, exploring current levels of involvement across districts, effective strategies for enhancing engagement, and success stories from the region.

Panelists:

  1. DG Teoh Kwan Swee
    RI District 3300
  2. DG Jay Tambunting
    RI District 3830
  3. DG Chatchawal Telavanich
    RI District 3330
  4. DG Dr John Chan
    RI District 3310
Moderator:
PDG Andre Suharto
RI District 3310
15:20-16:20 DISTRICT TOWNHALL

A chance to delve into the future plans of District 3310 and what our incoming District Governors have in store for us.

Panelists:

  1. DGE Dr. Yap Lip Kee
    RI District 3310
  2. DGN Dr. Shahul Hameed
    RI District 3310
Moderator:
DG Dr. John Chan
RI District 3310
16:20 Coffee Break and end of DISCON 2024
Venue: Foyer
18:00-22:00 GOVERNOR’S BANQUET
Theme: Night of the Head-hunters (Formal Attire)
Venue: Sarawak Chamber Ballroom, Riverside Majestic Hotel, Puteri Wing
22:00-01:00 HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP
Venue: Tribes Jazz & Reggae Music Lounge, Grand Margherita Hotel

DAY 3 - Sunday, 19th May 2024

MALAYSIA BOOK OF RECORDS ATTEMPT FOR THE MOST PARTICIPANTS IN ETHNIC WEAR IN A CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE PERFORMANCE

Guest of Honour: The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak
Venue: Kuching Waterfront Square
Attire:
Ethnic Wear (Traditional Clothing / Costumes)
Contact Persons: Mona Manap +60128096117 / Emierson +60 14-695 6427

Note:

  1. Return shuttle transfers will be from the Riverside Majestic Hotel lobby to the Kuching Waterfront Square starting from 7:45AM. Priority given to mobilitychallenged individuals.
  2. It is also a nice morning walk from Grand Margherita Hotel (across the road from the Riverside Majestic Hotel) to the Kuching Waterfront (about 15 minutes).
Time  Programme
08:30 Arrival of Participants, Invited Guests and Media
09:30 Arrival of Guest of Honour
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak
09:35 Roll call of Top 20 biggest contingents
09:45 Welcoming Remarks by
Dr. John Chan
Rotary International District 3310 Governor 23-24
10:00 Officiating Address by Guest of Honour
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak
Official Launch of The Malaysia Book of Records Attempt for Most Participants
Wearing Ethnic Attire in A Choreographed Dance Performance
Presentation of Memento to Guest of Honour
DG Dr. John Chan to present to The Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak
10:30 End of Event
Refreshment for Guest of Honour & VIPs at Magenta Restaurant
Participants can enjoy the food stalls or return to hotel with the shuttle
transfers

*Programme subject to change

Malaysia Book of Records

19 May 2024
REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY!
Click here to know more.

Host Club: Rotary Club of Kuching
Together With:
RC Kuching Central | RC Kuching South | RC Kuching Jaya | RC Kuching Unity City | RC Urban Kuching