DRB-HICOM Aidil Fitri Open House

Thanks to DRB-HICOM for inviting ARI to the company's Aidilfitri Open House today. The grand event was held at the Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. One of ARI's post graduate student, En Lukman is the Group Chief operating Officer of the conglamorate. Thanks to him for the special invitation.

What Causes Road Accidents?....

I was watching the television this morning and heard a discussion by the host and a senior police officer on a topic related to road accidents. It was indicated that the number of fatalities have increased during the recent "ops sikap 20" compared to last year. It was interesting to note that through the police's own research, road accidents are attributed to the "Four Es" namely road Education i.e. ineffective awareness campaign to educate the public on road safety, Enforcement i.e lack of enforcement on the existing law by law enforcers, Engineering, i.e road accidents occur as a result of engineering-related problem (roads or motor vehicles) and finally, the ability of road users to react quickly during emergency, i.e at the time when the accidents occur. Well researchers, that's a good framework to collect empirical data on road accidents. Any takers?....

A Fresh Start....

A long deserving break indeed. It's that time of the year when we make time to visit families & friends during the long Hari Raya break. Everyone at ARI has been advised to take leave until this weekend and to come back fresh on Monday 28th September 2009. Hope everyone enjoyed the long holidays and ready to finish off the remaining of 2009 with impactful activities.

Accident Statistics...

One can write a complete research report on road accidents just by examining what has been reported in the newspapers within the last 11 days of the "Ops Sikap 20". What are the causes of road accidents?. The statistics get higher during the long holidays. Researchers can provide both quantitative and qualitative input on what contributes to these accidents?. We need empirical data to understand the real root causes of road accidents....

A Deserted Kuala Lumpur...

Whilst all highways are pretty much jammed up with cityfolks taking advantage of the long holidays, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is very much deserted. Seen here is the normally busy Ampang Road on Hari Raya Aidilfitri...

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1430

Yes, it is now confirmed that the Hari Raya Aidil Fitri 1430 will fall on Sunday 20th September 2009. The announcement was made by the Pemegang Mohor Raja-Raja Melayu shortly after the Maghrib prayer this evening. It was reported that the highways were jammed up in all directions. Happy Hari Raya Holidays everyone...

An early Break....

Everyone at ARI has taken leave today as most members will be travelling back to their home towns. The government has announced an earlier school holiday starting today until end of next week. Hence most staff are leaving for their respective home towns today in oeder to avoid a big rush tomorrow. Have a safe trip home...

Potential Collaboration with the FMM

Recently, some of ARI members (Research Fellows and Post Graduate students) met up with officers of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). The meeting basically discussed the possiblity of research and training collaborations between ARI and FMM. Another meeting will be arranged to detail out collaboration framework of the two entities.

Potential Collaboration with FMM...

Recently, some of ARI members (Research Fellows and Post Graduate students) met up with officers of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). The meeting basically discussed the possiblity of research and training collaborations between ARI and FMM. Another meeting will be arranged to detail out collaboration framework of the two entities.

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