The International Disability Management Forum marks history in Asia as it is the first time Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Crown Jewel of Asia will play host to this great biennial event. IFDM, which is the only global conference dedicated to in-depth discussion of problems, trends, and best practices in Disability Management, is a catalyst in addressing issues of disability on the world stage.
IFDM provides the only forum with delegates from across the globe representing the health, safety, and workers’ compensation communities. A diverse group of employers, workers, risk managers, unions, practitioners, jurisdictional and local government agencies, the insurance industry, policy makers and the public travel to meetings to participate in presentations, discussions, and workshops.
The IFDM features papers on policies, good practices, case studies, universal designs (architectural solutions) and technology as well as a unique forum on the religious perspective of disability.
The Organiser
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) of Malaysia was established in 1971 under the Ministry of Human Resources (formerly known as Ministry of Labour) with the aim to administer, enforce and implement the Employees’ Social Security Act, 1969.
SOCSO provides benefits through its Employment Injury Insurance Scheme and the Invalidity Pension Scheme. Among the many functions undertaken by SOCSO is registering employer/employees, collection of employers/employee contributions, processing and disbursing claims made by salaried employees and their dependants. In addition SOCSO also provides physical and vocational rehabilitation benefits to claimants and promotes occupational safety and health awareness.
Fast Facts About Malaysia
Country
The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsula Malaysia, the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo (also known as East Malaysia), and deep-sea anchorage Labuan.
Population
27.17 million (1.4 million within Kuala Lumpur city) (7.2 million within Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley)
People
Malays who make up about 57% of the population are the predominant group. Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups make up the rest.
Language
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language and English is widely spoken. Most Malaysians can speak at least three languages including Mandarin and Tamil. The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects.
Climate
Tropical climate with warm weather all year round. Temperatures in the lowlands range from 21°C (70°F) to 32°C (90°F). The highlands are cooler, where temperatures range between 15°C (59° F) to 25°C (77°F). Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.
Currency
The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit, indicated as ‘RM’. Foreign Exchange Booths are common and clearly state the exchange rate for all major currencies.
Time
Eight hours ahead (+8) of GMT and 16 hours ahead (+16) of U.S. Pacific Standard Time.
Electricity
Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets:
Accommodation
Malaysia has a wide range of accommodation at competitive rates. Five-star, medium range, budget hotels, youth hostels, beach chalets, resorts and timeshare apartments are just some of the types of accommodation available.
Visa
Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of a valid passport or travel document with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of stay. Most nationalities do not require visas for social or business visits within certain period.
| Moderator: Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid – Chairman, Board of Directors, SOCSO
Plenary 1: Preventing Disability – The way of the future SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANISATION |
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| 0945-1030 | Plenary 2: Empowering Ability in Disability Prof. Mohammed Ranavaya, American Board of Independent Medical Examiner, USA |
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| 1030-1100 | Break | ||||||
| 1100-1230 | OPENING CEREMONY | ||||||
| 1230-1400 | LUNCH | ||||||
| 1400-1500 | Track 6: ASEAN Diagnostic Criteria for Occupational Diseases By Invitation OnlyTrack 7: Asian Worker’s Compensation Forum and General Assembly By Invitation Only |
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| 1500-1515 | Break | ||||||
| 1515-1615 | Track 8: Academics and Professionalism in Disability Management
Track 9: Innovation in Assistive Technology Track 10: Track 11: Track 12: ASEAN Diagnostic Criteria for Occupational Diseases Asian Worker’s Compensation Forum |
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23 November 2016 |
| 0900-0945 | Moderator: Wolfgang Zimmermann Executive Director, NIDMARPlenary 3: The World’s Future in Social Security Hans Horst Konkolewsky, Secretary General, International Social Security Association (ISSA) |
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| 0945-1030 | Plenary 4: Are we there yet? Dato’ Dr. Mohammed Azman bin Aziz Mohammed CEO, Social Security Organization (SOCSO), Malaysia |
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| 1030-1100 | Q & A | ||||||
| 1100-1115 | Break | ||||||
| 1115-1215 | Telekom Malaysia Symposium On The Employers’ Role In Disability Management A Developing Country Perspective
Moderator: Prof Dato’ Dr. Zaleha Omar, University Malaya Introducing Return-to-Work in a developing country context: a case study of Namibia Prof Marius Olivier Managing Disability at the Workplace: A Malaysian experience |
ASEAN Diagnostic Criteria for Occupational Diseases | Asian Worker’s Compensation Forum | ||||
| 1215-1315 | Pharmaniaga Symposium on Managing Medical Disablement
Moderator: Dr Theva Raj Ponnudurai Mental Disorders vs Work Managing work and Dialysis |
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| 1315-1415 | LUNCH
Pharmaniaga Lunch Symposium |
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| 1415-1515 | Track 13 Cost Benefit in Minimizing Cost and Increasing Effectiveness in Disability ManagementTrack 14 Public Initiatives In Managing Workers with Disabilities at WorkTrack 15 Best Practices in Disability Management Track 16 Track 17 ASEAN Diagnostic Criteria for Occupational Diseases Asian Worker’s Compensation Forum |
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| 1515-1530 | Break | ||||||
| 1530-1645 | Plenary 5: The Malaysian Life Mr. Harith Iskander Malaysia |
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24 November 2016 |
| 0900-0945 | Moderator: Dr. Hj. Hafez Hussein – SOCSO
Plenary 6: Qada & Qadar: Empowering the Disabled |
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| 0945-1100 | Forum: Religious Perspective on Managing Disability Moderator: Dr. Hj. Hafez Hussein – SOCSO Panel members: 1) Don Daniyal Don Biyajid – KUISCELL, International Islamic University College Selangor |
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| 1100-1115 | Break | ||||||
| 1115-1200 | Moderator: Er Ho Siong Hin, WSHI, Singapore
NIOSH Symposium on The Evolution of Disability Management Managing disability: A Malaysian Journey Technological advances in disability management |
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| 1200-1315 | Track 18 Academics and Professionalism in Disability ManagementTrack 19 Public Initiatives In Managing Workers with Disabilities at WorkTrack 20 Best practices in Disability Management Track 21 Track 22 Track 23 Track 24 |
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| 1315-1415 | LUNCH | ||||||
| 1415-1515 | Bridging Disability Management: Testimonial of employers and employees
Moderator: Mr. Johan Mahmood Merican |
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| 1515-1600 | The Kuala Lumpur Joint-Statement on Disability Management
Closing Speech Handing Over Ceremony (Hello Vancouver 2018) |
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| 1600-1700 | Break | ||||||
25 November 2016
| POST CONFERENCE FIELD VISIT *Limited seat available. Booking via registration. | |
| 0800-1600 | Visit to the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre Malacca. |
25 & 26 November 2016
| POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP *By invitation | |
| 0800-1600 | Certified Independent Medical Examiner Course Prof. Mohammed Ranavaya, American Board of Independent Medical Examiner USA |
| 0800-1600 | Certified Independent Medical Examiner Course and Examination Prof. Mohammed Ranavaya, American Board of Independent Medical Examiner USA |