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INTRODUCTION
The Ship For Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP), incepted in 1974 by the Japanese Government, has produced more than 10,000 alumni (ex-participants) of the programme throughout ASEAN countries and Japan. These ex-participants joined together to form Alumni Association in their respective country. In the year 1992 these alumni associations has affiliated themselves to SSEAYP International (SI) based in Tokyo, Japan.
The existing alumni associations which are affiliated to the SSEAYP International are:
1.1 SSEAYP International Brunei Darussalam (SIB) - BERSATU
1.2 SSEAYP International Indonesia SII)
1.3 International Youth Exchange Organization of Japan (IYEO)
1.4 SSEAYP International Malaysia (SIM) - KABESA
1.5 SSEAYP International Philippines (SIP) - SSEAYPAA
1.6 SSEAYP International Singapore (SIS)
1.7 SSEAYP International Thailand (SIT) - ASSEAY
The other four member countries of ASEAN, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam are in the process of forming their respective alumni associations and soon will be joining the SSEAYP International. |
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COMMON POST-PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES
To renew their pledges to strengthen friendship and mutual understanding established during the ship's programme among the ex-participants, the SSEAYP International had organised SSEAYP International General Assembly (SIGA), an annual gathering of all the alumni at member countries by rotation. Besides that, each alumni association continues to organise their own activities in their countries.
It was in the 1993 SIGA that the idea of creating common activities was mooted out to cater for the diversified interests and hobbies of the alumni.
The common activities set up at earlier stage were:
2.1 SI Computer Network (SIComNet)
2.2 SI Travel Network (SITNET) |
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SITNET SECRETARIAT
SIM was requested to set up the SITNET secretariat and SIM president elected to be the Director. The address of SITNET is presently situated at:
The Director
SSEAYP International Travel Network (SITNET)
No. 2, Jalan AU IC/3F Taman Keramat Permai
54200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone No: 603-4257-3400 Fax No: 03-2692-3420
E-mail: auzisim@tm.net.com.my |
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SITNET BOARD MEMBERS |
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SITNET International Board Members are: |
4.1 |
Mr. Haji Jailani Bin Haji Ibrahim
President,
SSEAYP International Brunei
5, Simpang 496
Jalan Kebangsaan lama
Brunei Darussalam BB4113
Tel: 673-2-337090 Fax: 673-2-337090
E-mail: zaim@brunei.bn |
4.2 |
Mr. Teguh Pratomo
president
SSEAYP International Indonesia
Pedati Timur No. 14
Jakarta 13350, Indonesia
Tel: 6221-819-5249 Fax: 6221-576-1530
E-mail: ronaltohatu@cbn.net.id |
4.3 |
Mr. Frankie Ong Bata
President
SSEAYP International Philippines
19, Diamond Road
Caloocan Industrial Subdivision
Kaybiga Caloocan City
Via Novaliches
P.O. Philippines 1420
Tel: 63-2-937-6273 Fax: 63-2-937-6273
E-mail: lucerneshangrila@vasia.com |
4.4 |
Ms Jenny Koh Mui-Hiang
President
SSEAYP International Singapore
523, Haigang Avenue
6 # 11-123
Singapore 5305-23
Tel: 65-94878321 Fax: 65-7794753
E-mail: jenkoh@nus.edu.sg |
4.5 |
Mr. Chai Nimakorn
President
SSEAYP International Thailand
Tel:
E-mail: chainimakorn@yahoo.com |
4.6 |
Mr. Hiroyuki Sakai
President
International Youth Exchange Organization of Japan (IYEO)
Tokyo Nori Bldg. 6F-2-35-14
Nihonbashi Ningyo-cho
Chuo-ku Tokyo103-0013
Japan
Tel: 813-3249-0767 Fax: 813-3639-2436
E-mail: hq@iyeo.or.jp |
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OBJECTIVE
SITNET is set up mainly to provide touring and travelling advice and facilities which includes:
5.1 Cheap tour package, the minimum cost will be USD35O:
The package will be comprising of:
5.1.1 Two (2) nights stay at 3-star hotel
5.1.2 Two (2) nights stay youth centre/hostel
5.1.3 Two (2) nights stay with foster family
5.1.4 Internal transportation
5.1.5 Meals
5.1.6 City Tour
5.2 Medium-cost Package tours tailored to the budget.
5.3 Special purpose travelling.
5.4 Security and safety of SSEAYP Ex-PYs. |
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ACTIVITIES
6.1 ECO-TOURISM
tourism industry should be managed on the concept of sustainable development in the light of increasing demand in eco-tourism. The growing popularity of eco-tourism had made sustainable development imperative.
The nature tourism had even motivated the United Nations to designate 2002 as the "International Year of Eco-Tourism".
Many believe that eco-tourism is world's best hope to save our fragile eco-systems.
Malaysia has become one of the most popular eco-tourism destinations in the world, capable of providing many interesting spots for the adventurous youths who seek excitement in educational recreations and entertainments.
6.1.1 CLIMBING THE MT. KINABALU
In response to popular demand, SSEAYP International Travel Network (SITNET), will be organising a second expedition to Mt. Kinabalu this year. This has become an annual event of SSEAYP International (SI) organised by SITNET secretariat based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
6.1.2 ISLANDS-HOPPPING
One fortunate aspect of Malaysia's island vacation destination is their accessibility. Take Pulau Gaya, for instance, it is an island within a cluster of five just a short 30-minute hop from the sea front of Kota Kinabalu and located in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park sprawling over 4,900 hectares. The island's tourist attraction, Gayana EcoResort offers lush tropical forest and the emerald of South-China Sea. The other four islands - Sulug, Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi - are equally as good, if not better than Pulau Gaya.
Island-hopping is almost "unavoidable". Take in the different characters of the islands - the colours, shapes and flavor. These island visits makes a perfect ending for those who make trips to the famed Mount Kinabalu or Sabah's untouched interior.
6.1.3 SCUBA DIVING & SNORKLING AT TIOMAN ISLAND
This new program was introduced last year,2001, has become very popular among the ex-Pys. It is expected to be held this year in the month of July.
Haji Mohamed Auzi Daud
Director of SITNET |
