DATE: 21 DECEMBER 2020 (Monday)
TIME: 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
VENUE: VIA VIRTUAL PLATFORM (CISCO WEBEX)
The Disaster Preparedness & Prevention Centre (DPPC) is a research centre established in Malaysia – Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur in 2015 to focus on multi-disciplinary research and to conduct training on disaster management and public safety, both nationally and internationally. DPPC plays a big role in establishing close collaboration in disaster-related fields of study and research with over 30 entities including academic consortium and institutes of higher learning. To commemorate the 5-years anniversary of DPPC and MDRM program, DPPC will organize the inaugural DPPC Appreciation Day 2020 by showcasing all achievements, performances along the 5 years’ journey and strategic actions for future plan. This program also will appreciate all the contributions made by Sub-JUC-DRM, Board of Studies (BoS), DPPC members, MDRM Course Coordinators, MDRM Teaching Teams (Japan & Malaysia); To acknowledge all alumni (MDRM & CPT) and strategic partners; To assess needs and demands* by our actors, stakeholders, alumni, clients, and potential collaborators to support re-development of our 10-years road map; and also to increase the global visibility of DPPC and promote our DRR commitment.