New Year, New Task Ahead
My new appointment beginning February 2010. I have been given the trust to manage the regional secretariat of the Network of Social Democracy in Asia. The secretariat will be based in my beautiful home state of Penang, Malaysia.
Special thanks to YB Liew Chin Tong for his support in all this.
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PRESS RELEASE
Please refer to:
Steven Sim, Executive Secretary, scheekeong@gmail.com, +6012 5907 507
Thursday, 4 February, 2010 | Penang, Malaysia
THE NETWORK OF SOCIAL DEMOCRACY IN ASIA ESTABLISHES REGIONAL SECRETARIAT IN PENANG, MALAYSIA
The Network of Social Democracy in Asia is pleased to announce the establishment of our regional secretariat in Penang, Malaysia. The decision was made following the Network’s 2nd Regional Conference held in Penang November last year.
The Network’s Steering Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week finalized the decision to select Penang as the location of our secretariat due to the state’s vibrant civil society and democratic culture. The State Government of Penang which was elected into office in the Country’s March 2008 General Election has also been commended both nationally and internationally for its progressive reform agenda.
The Network of Social Democracy in Asia is a group of political parties, pre-party formations, progressive politicians, scholars and activists in the region who share social democratic values and perspectives. Members aim to establish a permanent dialogue to exchange experiences and learning in advocating for reforms along social democratic lines and to encourage democratic and participatory party-building. Member-party from Malaysia is the Democratic Action Party, a partner in the People’s Pact which formed the main Opposition in the Malaysian Parliament.
The Steering Committee is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steven Sim Chee Keong as the Executive Secretary overseeing the operation of the secretariat. Mr. Sim has many years of experience in local politics and has served as aide to Members of Parliament and more recently to the Penang State Government.
More information about the Network can be found in our website at www.socdem.asia
Steven Sim Chee Keong
Executive Secretary
Network of Asian Social Democrats
www.socdem.asia
I am a true-blood Penang "kia" (son of Penang) who love everything about my beautiful home-state, well, almost everything. :)
Formerly I served as the Special Assistant to the Penang State Executive Councillor (State-level ministerial post) in charge of Youth and Sports. I am now pursuing an MA in Philosophy at a local university.
I am also the Executive Secretary of the Network of Social Democracy in Asia (www.socdem.asia) and sit on the committee of the State-sponsored Good Governance and Gender Equality Society (3Gs). Since 2007, I also served in various capacities in the office of the Hon' Madam Chong Eng, a leading Malaysian woman Parliamentarian.
Politically, I had the privilege to help manage four successful political campaigns since 2007 and was involved in planning, campaigning and monitoring of eight state and federal level elections in Malaysia.
I am engaged with the love of my life, Jorin. Both of us worship at the Bukit Mertajam Gospel Centre.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Congrates! I actually saw this news at socdem website yesterday by following a cyber trail.
February 10th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Thanks! Will do my best in the role…and I need all the cooperation I can get
February 16th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
My warmest congratulations to you. May your sharp enlightened perspectives direct your work. Gongxi fa cai, and enjoy the Tiger ride.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:42 am
congratulations, Steven. All the best!
February 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Thanks blogpastor & thanks KY!
May 20th, 2010 at 5:07 am
Thanks blogpastor & thanks KY!