ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Prof. Dr. Mohd. Ibrahim Hj. Mohamed Chairman

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shariff Mohamed Din

Prof. Dr. Fatimah Md. Yusoff

Prof. Dr. Gunzo Kawamura

Prof. Dr. Ahyaudin Ali (USM, Penang)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jambari Hj. Ali

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ismail

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tai Shzee Yew

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Khalijah Daud

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Japar Sidik Bujang

Dr. Hassan Hj. Mohd. Daud

Dr. Shahrul Anuar Mohd. Sah (USM, Penang)

Mr. Shunji Sugiyama

Mr. Kevin Hiew (Department of Fisheries, Malaysia – before 30/01/2001)

Mr. Hj. Ahmad Zahari B. Ahmad (Department of Fisheries, Malaysia – after 30/01/2001)

Cik Sharifah Nora Asfiah Syed Ibrahim (USM, Penang)

Dr. Hishamuddin Omar Secretary

SOCIAL AND LOGISTIC SUB-COMMITTEE

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jambari Haji Ali Chairman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saberi Othman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Shapor Siraj

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Japar Sidik Bujang

Dr. Misri Kusnan

Dr. Hishamuddin Omar

Mr. Hj. Ahmad Zahari b. Ahmad

TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shariff Mohamed Din Chairman

Prof. Dr. Fatimah Md. Yusoff

Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohd. Ibrahim Hj. Mohamed

Prof. Dr. Gunzo Kawamura

Prof. Dr. Ahyaudin Ali

Prof. Dr. Tan Soon Guan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tai Shzee Yew

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Nasir Hassan

Mr. Takaya Namba

FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ismail Chairman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Khalijah Daud

Dr. Aziz Arshad

Mr. Shunji Sugiyama

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (USM)

Prof. Dr. Ahyaudin Ali Chairman

Dr. Shahrul Anuar Mohd. Sah

Cik Sharifah Nora Asfiah Syed Ibrahim

Ms. Diljit Kaur

SECRETARIAT ADDRESS

The Secretariat

"Second International Conference on The Straits of Malacca"

MASDEC-JICA, Putra Environmental Laboratory (PEL),

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies,

Universiti Putra Malaysia

43400, UPM, Serdang, Selangor

MALAYSIA

Tel: 603 8945-7052 or 603 8948-6101 Ext: 3717 or 3607

Fax: 603 89457052

E-mail: upmjica@tm.net.my

Website: www.fsas.upm.edu.my/~masdec/web

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE

The tropical seas play an important role in the economy of the surrounding countries. From time immemorial, the marine environment has provided valuable resources to these countries. The wide variation of geomorphological features, together with climatic and oceanographic conditions make tropical seas highly productive, capable of supporting rich diversity of marine flora and fauna. In fact, the world’s most productive marine ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves are exclusively found in tropical waters.  

Fast expanding populations in the surrounding countries, however, place great demands on living and non-living marine resources. Rapid economic development, especially in the coastal zone poses continuous threats to marine life. Currently, many countries are aware of the environmental cost of marine pollution and habitat degradation and are beginning to focus attention on sustainable development and management strategies to curb growing environmental problems. However, the lack of integrated data-base and multidisciplinary research in tropical seas has hampered the establishment of appropriate measures and sound environmental policies. Lack of concrete data on tropical ecosystem structures and processes causes problems in convincing relevant authorities for effective implementation of sustainable environmental management plans.

In most tropical countries, research on the tropical marine environment is gaining momentum. This conference aims to provide a platform for gathering, collating and disseminating the existing information on tropical marine environment and resources.

Scientists, academics, policy makers and stakeholders from the public and private sectors and non governmental organizations would have the opportunity to deliberate, share and exchange their findings and opinions which could contribute to the formulation of plan and strategies on the Straits of Malacca for the millennium.

This conference aims to:

* Provide a forum for experts, scientists and stake holder participation to chart vision and strategies for the Straits of Malacca.

* Enable dissemination of recent information and technologies pertaining to research and other related matters on the tropical marine environment.

* Provide a framework for the formulation of future research, development and management for the Straits of Malacca and other related areas.

Who should attend

Scientists, professionals, managers, policy makers, planners, stake holders, private sector and users involved in the management of tropical marine environment.

Scope and topics

Papers are invited on a wide range of topics related to the tropical marine environment. The areas that are expected to be of interest include:

1. Vision and Strategies

2. Natural Resource Management

3. Values and Threats

4. Policy and Institutions

5. Technologies:Biotechnology and Engineering and Maritime Technologies

6. Regional Cooperation

Registration

Registration Fees

Before 30^TH June After 30^TH June

2001 2001

Members of organising/

sponsoring agencies RM 400/USD 150 RM 500/USD 200

Participants RM 450/USD 175 RM 550/USD 225

Students RM 250 RM 300

The registration cost covers:

· Admission to all conference sessions · Conference materials (Book of abstracts and scientific programme) · Official Conference dinner

· Admission to the welcome reception · Conference kit, refreshments and lunches from 15^th to 17^th October 2001

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

To register, participants are required to fill in the official registration form. A photocopied form is acceptable. Advanced registration is very much welcomed, and on-site registration will only be entertained on a first come first serve basis depending on the availability of seats. No refund will be given for cancellation after 30^th September 2001. Fees are payable in Malaysian Ringgit or US Dollars by bank draft and bank transfer made payable to “BENDAHARI UPM”. Personal cheques are acceptable only when drawn on a Malaysian Bank. Your registration with sufficient personal information, together with the title of your presentation and the fee will also be accepted via ordinary mail or e-mail.

Confirmation

Upon receipt of the full fee, each participant will be sent a formal notice, which he/she is required to produce when registering for the conference.

Cancellation

No refund will be given for cancellation after 30^th September 2001. Cancelled registration before 30^th September 2001 will receive a refund minus RM50 for administrative charges. Cancellation must be notified in writing to the Secretariat. Refunds will be processed after the conference.

Substitution

Substitution by another person will be allowed at no additional cost.

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THE CONFERENCE FORMAT

The conference will consist of an opening plenary lecture followed sequentially or concurrently by six sessions, each of which would have specific theme. Each session would be preceded by a keynote address, which would set the backdrop and pace for that particular session. The tentative themes for the various sessions are as follows:

Plenary Lecture: Tropical Marine Environment: Charting Strategies for the Millennium – Dato’ Seri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor, Former Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Member of the National Maritime Council and A Board Member of Maritime Institute of Malaysia

SESSION 1	CREATING A SHARED VISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE STRAITS OF MALACCA Keynote Speaker: DR. CHUA THIA ENG-Regional Programme Director in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) · Economic Globalization: How is the environment effected? · Growth Triangles in the Straits: Who will be responsible for the environment? · Sharing a Common Vision: Is there a way forward
SESSION 2	RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: SUSTAINING THE STRAITS’ HERITAGE Keynote Speaker: DR. MERYL WILLIAMS- Director General, International Centre of Living Aquatic Resource Management, Penang Malaysia · Biodiversity in the Straits: What are the opportunities? · Marine Ecosystems Under Stress: Where are the management priorities? · Fisheries and aquaculture: Have we surpassed the Straits’ sustainable capacity? · Oceanographic Processes at Work in the Straits: Understanding their impact on resource management programs?
SESSION 3	BALANCING VALUES AND USES OF THE STRAITS’ RESOURCES Keynote Speaker: DATO' HASHIM BIN AHMAD – Director General, Department of Fisheries · Social and Cultural Characteristics of the Straits: A birthright or investment? · Tourism:An invisible export or a consumptive force in the Straits? · Land reclamation in the Straits: Development opportunity or transbundary concern? · Shipping and ports: Partners in sustaining the environment or free riders?
SESSION 4	PRINCIPLES, POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR COASTAL AND MARINE MANAGEMENT IN THE STRAITS Keynote Speaker: PROF. EDWARD MILES – Director, School of Marine Affairs,University of Washington, USA · International Conventions: Integrated implementation approaches · National Coastal and Marine Policies: trends among the littoral States · Subregional and Regional Institutional Arrangement: Lessons learned · Principles of Environmental Management: Getting consensus in the Straits
SESSION 5 5A 5B	TECHNOLOGIES, TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ON THE STRAITS OF MALACCA BIOTECHNOLOGY: INNOVATIVE INSTRUMENTS FOR RESOURCE MANAGERS Keynote Speaker: PROF. JOHN BENZIE – Director, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies, University of New South Wales, Australia · Marine bioactive products · Fisheries and mariculture technologies · Molecular bioindicator TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGERS AND THE MARITIME INDUSTRY Keynote Speaker: PROF. KENJI HOTTA –Dept. of Oceanic Architecture and Engineering, Nihon University, Japan · The Straits of Malacca Environmental Information System: Applications for multi-sectoral users · Port Safety and Environmental Management: An integrated approach · Risk assessment: Providing scientific input to management decision-making · The Marine Electronic Highway: Developing an information superhighway in the Straits
SESSION 6	ESTABLISHING A FUNCTIONAL FRAMEWORK OF REGIONAL COOPERATION Keynote Speaker: DR. HASJIM DJALAL –Ambassador at large, Department of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia · Transboundary Environmental Issues in the Straits: Creating political will · An Environmental Management Framework for the Straits of Malacca: Implementing strategies · A Sustainable Partnerships in the Straits: Roles and responsibilities of governments and other stakeholders · Policy and management · Life support system

Panel Discussions

A Panel Discussion and Open Forum will be conducted during each session, to examine the relevance and implications of the various themes and papers within the context of the littoral States, user States and stake holders of the Malacca Straits. A round table discussion on vision and strategies for the Straits of Malacca will be convened.

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GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORS

Abstracts

· Abstracts submitted by mail should be printed on A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inch) or similar white paper with a 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin on top and sides using a 12 – point Times New Roman font. No dot matrix will be accepted.

· Title: Be descriptive and succinct.

· Author List: List all authors. Initial(s), last names. Indicate affiliation by number(s) in parenthesis. Place an asterisk (*) after presenting author’s name.

· Affiliation List: indicate affiliation number, leave 2 spaces, complete mail and E-mail address (if any)

· Abstract text should not exceed 500 words.

· At the time of submittal, please e-mail the abstract to the Conference Secretariat, following the same format as the paper version. Alternatively, you can include your abstract a TEXT-ONLY version of the abstract on a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Label the disk with your name and if the text document is from Word or WordPerfect formatted.

· Check (ٱ) the box on the ‘Registration form” that you are submitting an abstract.

· Authors submitting more than one abstract should submit individual pages for each abstract and separate E-mail attachment or files on the floppy disk.

· In order to make a presentation you must be registered for the conference. Therefore, abstract, registration form and payment, must be received by mail at the Conference Secretariat by August 31^st, 2001.

Manuscripts

1. The manuscript should be on white bond paper (A4 or 21.5 cm x 28 cm) on one side only with 2.5 cm margins all around.

2. The manuscript should have the following structure:

· Title page – with concise title and author’s name and affiliation.

· Abstract – summarizing the study in not more than 500 words, on a page by itself.

· Introduction – include the problem addressed, current level of knowledge, the aim of the study, and hypotheses tested.

· Materials and Methods - includes all crucial information to allow replication of the study.

· Results - gives concise summary of data in Tables and Figures.

· Discussion - places the study in the larger context of marine ecosystem management.

· Acknowledgement - credits contributors of thoughts, expertise and fund.

· References - must substantially include the peer-reviewed primary literature.

· Tables, Figure caption and Figures – Tables should not duplicate Figures and vice versa.

3. Double-space the manuscript throughout, including references, Tables and Figure legends. Use normal-size type (12 points).

4. Leave a triple space before and after heading. Use capital and lower case letter, never all capitals. Avoid footnotes, addenda or appendices; if they are really important, incorporate them briefly in the text.

5. Place (leading) zero before decimal in numbers less than 1. Give dates in the form 10 January 1994. Spell out numbers less than 10 unless they stand beside standard units of measure (eight fish and 8 kg). Do not spell out number larger than 10 unless they are used to start a sentence.

6. Use metric units or International System of Units (with base units meter, gram, second, litre, mole, joule, etc.). Common units such as day, tons, hectare, watts, horsepower, °C and ppt or salinity may be acceptable.

7. Use abbreviations of units only beside numerals (e.g., 5 m); otherwise spell out units (e.g., only meters away) Do not use plural forms or periods for abbreviations of units. Abbreviations for commonly used units: m (meter), km (kilometer), ha (hectare), g (gram), kg (kilogram), L (litre), t (ton), s (second), min (minute), h (hour), d (day).

8. Use superscripts and subscripts instead of the bar (/) for the compound units; for example, 2 t.ha^-1 year^--1 instead of 2t/t/ha/year, 10 g m^-2 instead of 10 g/m². Use L instead of liter.

9. In Table headings, Figure explanations and other labels must be understandable without references to the text. Number Tables and Figures consecutively in Arabic numerals, one per page. Tables must have horizontal lines only at the top and the bottom and no vertical lines at all. Leave spaces to indicate grouping of data. Figures must be neat and simple line drawings, computer generated graphics, or a good quality black and white photographs. Labels or lettering on figures must be of a size readable after reduction (up to 60%). All figures should be in the original printing size with font not less than 9 points. Figures should no be larger than 14cm x 20cm. Figures should be submitted in hard-copies.

10. Cite references in the text as Author (year). Cite three or more authors as (First Author et al. year) and references still in press as (Author in press). If a reference is unpublished, say (Author, unpubl. Data) or Author, pers. Comm..), avoid such citations. Arrange references in series by year as in (Beta, 1980; Omega 1985; Alpha 1990). *Journal titles should be given in full.

11. In the references, arrange papers alphabetically by (first) author names as follows:

(Journals) Chou, R. and H.B. Lee. 1997. Commercial marine fish farming in Singapore. Aquaculture Research 28: 767-776.

Getha, K., V.C. Chong and S. Vikineswary. 1998. Potential use of the phototrophic bacterium, Rhodopserdomonas palustris, as an aquaculture feed. Asian Fisheries Science 10:223-232.

(Book) Parsons, T.R., Y. Maita and C.M. Lalli. 1984. A manual of Chemical and Physical Methods for Sea Water Analysis. Pergamon Press Ltd., Oxford. 300pp.

(Chapter in a Book) Chen, S.N., G.H. Kou, R. P. Hendrick and J.L. Fryer. 1985. The occurrence of viral infections of fish in Taiwan. In Fish and Shellfish Pathology. A.E. Ellis (ed.), p.313-319. Academic Press, New York.

(Proceedings) Yamamoto, T. and K.M. Shankar. 1992. The spread of infectious pancreatic necrosis virus from localized natural carrier populations and epidemiologic analysis selected monoclonal antibodies. In Disease in Asian Aquaculture I. M. Shariff, R.P. Subasinghe & J.R. Arthur (eds.), p. 253-265. Fish Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society, Manila, Philippines.

(Abstract) Yamamoto, T., K. Hu, W.N. Batts and J.R. Winton.

14^th Oct.

6:00-9:00 Registration

8:00-10:00 Icebreaking Session at the Bayview Beach Resort

15^th Oct.

8:00-9:00 Registration

9:00-9:30 Official Opening

9.30-10:30 Plenary Lecture: TROPICAL MARINE ENVIRONMENT: CHARTING STRATEGIES FOR THE MILLENNIUM

10:30-11:00 Refreshments

11:00-11:30 Keynote Address

11:30-12:30 SESSION 1

12:30-2:00 Lunch

Keynote address SESSION 2

2:00-3:30 SESSION 2

3:30-4:00 Refreshments

4:00-5:00 SESSION 2

5:00-5:30 Poster

16^th Oct.

Concurrent Session 3	Concurrent Session 4
8:30-9:00 Keynote Address 9.00-10:30 SESSION 3 10:30-11:00 Refreshments 11:00-12:30 SESSION 3 12:30-2:00 Lunch	8:30-9:00 Keynote Address 9:00-10:30 SESSION 4 10:30-11:00 Refreshments 11:00-12:30 SESSION 4

Concurrent Session 5 A	Concurrent Session 5 B
2:00-2:30 Keynote Address 2:30-3:30 SESSION 5A 3:30-4:00 Refreshments 4:00-5:00 SESSION 5A 5:00-5:30 Poster	2:00-2:30 Keynote Address 2:30-3:30 SESSION 5 B 3:30-4:00 Refreshments 4:00-5:00 SESSION 5 B 5:00-5:30 Poster

17^th Oct.

8:30-9:00 Keynote Address

9:00-10:30 Session 6

10:30-11:00 Refreshments

11:30-12:30 SESSION 6

12:30-2:00 Lunch

2:00-4:30 Round Table Discussion

4:30-5:00 Closing

5:00-5:30 Refreshments

18^th Oct.

8.30 - 5.00 Post Conference Study Tours