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7th Conference of the Asian Association of Social PsychologyThe seventh conference of AASP will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on the 25-28 July 2007.
The theme of the conference, which emphasizes the global issues and challenges of social psychology in a changing world, provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding about the contributions of Asian Social Psychology, its current status and its possible future directions.
This is the first time the AASP has come to Sabah, and this move represents an excellent opportunity for us to connect with our Asian neighbours and to develop collaborative programmes of psychological research.
Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, popularly called “land below the wind” has diverse ethnic groups living together harmoniously and preserving their own culture, traditions, festivals and customs, to make Sabah a multiculturally exotic experience unlike any other.
The population of Sabah is about 2 million, and comprises over 30 different races speaking over 80 local dialects. The official language is Bahasa Melayu but English is widely spoken by the people of Malaysia, making it especially accessible for international visitors.
You can climb to the awesome peak of the highest mountain in the region – Mount Kinabalu, play with orang utan, “the wild men of Borneo”, and proboscis monkey, found only in Borneo, admire the rafflesia, the largest flower in the world in rainforests that are millions of years old, dive into some of the worlds best underwater wonderlands.
Signature championship golf courses surrounded by serene vistas greet the avid golfer, whether amateur or professional, a challenging game is guaranteed. For more relaxing pleasures without the pressure of competition, enjoy a round of golf at the prestigious Mount Kinabalu Golf Club.
Kota Kinabalu – the international gateway to the rest of Sabah has direct flights to and from the main capitals in the region, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Kaoshiung, Tokyo, Seoul, Brunei and Manila. For more information, please contact Sabah Tourisam Promotion Corporation at www.sabahtourisam.com or e-mail info@sabahtourism.com
Psychology is becoming an important subject offered in the higher institutions in Malaysia. The first School of Psychology and Social Work in Malaysia was established in 1996 in the Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and today we offered academic programs at undergraduate, Master and PhD level.
The Malaysian Psychological Association was established in 1988 with the objectives to encourage and expand the discipline of psychology through research, education, application and expansion of knowledge. The conference will be organized in close cooperation with the Malaysian Psychological Association.
The scientific program of the conference will consist of
If you would like more information about the conference, please contact Dr. Rosnah Ismail at isrosnah@ums.edu.my or rosumsis@hotmail.com