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SERI would like to thank the speaker and various panelists who have given their commitment to be a part of our first event for 2008, entitled *SERI Economic Forum 2008: “The Rise in Petrol Price – How It Affects Us”. *As of current, we have been given the ‘green light’ to proceed with this event.
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In order to ensure that this event proceeds smoothly, we would like to
ensure that all relevant parties have access to the relevant information, as
below.

*1) Schedule*
*Date: 26 July 2008 (Saturday)*
* Time: 9am – 12noon *(Registration at 9am)
* Venue: Bilik ABC, Ground Floor, Dewan Seri Pinang, Lebuh Light, 10200 Pulau Pinang*

*2) Event Objectives*
To relay economic interpretations of the recent rise in petrol prices to the general public,
To discuss the socio-economic implications of the price increases,
To propose and discuss measures to alleviate the resulting burden of such price hikes.

*3) Format*
*Panel Chairman: Prof. Dr Suresh Narayanan (USM)*
*Speaker: Assoc. Prof Dr Chan Huan Chiang (USM)*

*Confirmed Panelists:*
*YBhg Dato’ O.K. Lee (Chairman, Federation of Malaysian
Manufacturers – Northern Region)*
*Mr K. Veeriah (Malaysian Trade Union Congress)*
*Mr Anil Netto (ALIRAN)*
*Dr Choong Sim Poey (Citizens for Public Transport, CEPAT)*

*4) Pertinent Topics of Discussion*
The panel discussion will be based on the paper presented by Dr Chan Huan Chiang, entitled “The Petrol Price at RM2.70 for RON97: Economic Interpretations to Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs”.
*This paper has been published in SERI’s Penang Economic Monthly (July 2008). I have attached a copy of it in this e-mail for your reference.*

*5) Target audience*
Penang State Excos
State ADUNs
Academicians
Chambers of Commerce
Industries Associations
NGOs
Individuals
Targeted no. of attendees: 270
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*6) Programme *(tentative)**
9:00am – 9.30am Registration / Arrival of VIPs (Light refreshments)
9.30am – 9.40am Welcoming Remarks by *Prof. Dr P. Ramasamy*, Penang Deputy Chief Minister II
9:40am – 9.50am Welcoming Remarks by Panel Chairman, *Prof. Dr. Suresh Narayanan*
9.50am - 10:30am Commencement of Presentation by Assoc. Prof Dr. Chan Huan Chiang* *on* “The Petrol Price at RM2.70 for RON97: Economic Interpretations to Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs”*
10:30am – 11.10am Panel Discussion (approx. 10 mins. each)
11:10am – 11.50am Q and A Session
11.50pm – 12:00noon Summary and Closing Remarks by *Prof. Dr Suresh Narayanan*
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We will inform all concerned through e-mail should there are any further changes made to the programme and as we get nearer to the event.

For panel members who have yet to submit your CV to be used for the welcoming remarks, it will be very much appreciated if you are able to do so as soon as possible by sending it via e-mail to yc…@seri.com.my

For further enquiries regarding this event, please contact Mr Y.C. Ooi on 04-2283306 ext.118 or e-mail yc…@seri.com.my

Thank you.
Regards,
Y.C.Ooi
SERI
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Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM )
Penang Branch
63B-01-07, University Heights,
Jalan Sungai Dua,
11700 Penang.
Tel / Fax: 04-6582285
E-mail: suara…@gmail.com
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