WORKS MINISTRY’S INNOVATION DAY 2011

Kuala Lumpur, 19 October 2011- Ministry of Works (MoW) organized Innovation Day 2011 at Tan Sri Mahfoz Khalid Hall. The function was officiated by Works Minister, YB. Datuk Seri Shaziman Bin Abu Mansor.
By having ‘Innovation Drive Transformation’ as a theme of the event, various of interesting programs were arranged such Innovation Exhibition which was participated by departments and agencies of MoW, Innovation Speech entitled ‘Power of a Positive Mindset’ ]by Dr. Yusof bin Rabu (Pro Mind Solutions) and Multimedia Presentation. Innovation Run was also arranged on 18 October 2011, a day before Innovation Day Launching Ceremony which was participated by MoW employees.   
The main highlight of Innovation Day 2011 was Innovation Award Presentation for the Year 2011 by YB. Datuk Seri Shaziman Bin Abu Mansor. 6 awards were given to MoW employees for those who had showed a better performance and deeper understanding on quality and innovation management.  
Sr. Amran Bin Mohd Majid, Senior Assistant Director General of Contract and Surveying Branch, Works Department (JKR) received ‘Tokoh Kerja Raya’ Award (ATKR), while Works Minister’s Special Award (AKMKR) 2011 received by Mr. Mahaindran a/l Kristnan, Civil Engineer of Facilities Maintenance Department, JKR Building Federal Territory.   
YB. Minister took opportunity by visiting Innovation Exhibition area at the hall.
Presented to the function was Y.Bhg. Puan Sri Dato’ Zaiton Binti Mhad Ali, Deputy Secretary General (Operation), Y.Bhg. Dato’ Haji Nasir Bin Mat Dam, Deputy Secretary General (Development), Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ir. Hj. Mohd Noor Bin Yaacob, the Director General of JKR, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Sri Ir. Dr. Judin Bin Abdul Karim, Chief Executive of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ir. Haji Ismail Bin Md. Salleh, the Director General of Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).