Learn from lessons of Israk Mikraj, PMO officers told
By Helena M. Mahathir

The Prime Minister's Office and departments under it held an Israk Mikraj celebration yesterday at the Civil Service Institute in Kg Rimba. Present as guest of honour was the Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Dato Paduka Hj Eusoff Agaki bin Hj Ismail.

In his speech, Dato Paduka Hj Eusoff touched upon the need for officers and staff of the PMO to learn from the lessons in the Israk Mikraj and exemplify the leadership of Prophet Muhammad SAW, in conducting their daily tasks.

The ceremony began with the reading of the Quran by Pg Azahari bin Pg Hj Adi, champion of the PMO Quran reading competition. This was followed by opening remarks by the director of the Civil Service Institute, Dr Azaharaini bin Hj Md Jamil.

The highlight of the gathering was a management talk entitled "Memetik Rahsia Peristiwa Israk Mikraj dan Applikasi Dalam Organisasi Anda" (Secrets from the Israk Mikraj and Their Relevance in Your Organisation) by an invited lecturer from Malaysia, Ustaz Hj Hassanudin bin Hj Mohd Yunos.

Among the teachings from the Israk Mikraj, which Ustaz Hj Hassanudin touched upon, are in developing self-confidence and trust, broadening mindset and network, developing creativity and negotiation, building work efficiency, and respecting others.

The Israk Mikraj celebration was an annual project of the PMO. As the gathering yesterday was considered an educational event, attendance was deemed to be part of the participants' 100-hour training programme.

This year, the Israk Mikraj celebration was jointly organised by the Department of Management Services and the Civil Service Institute.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin