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BERNAMA.COM- Mahathir Advises People to be Selective In Acquiring Knowledge
SHAH ALAM, Jan 7 (BERNAMA)--Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Saturday advised the youths to be selective in acquiring knowledge so that they would not be exploited in the challenging information age.
The former prime minister said the skill lies no longer in acquiring knowledge alone but to find and apply the knowledge in a proper way to achieve success.
" Today we have a huge flow of knowledge and information coming to us which could be harmful and confusing sometimes, and if we are not careful in selecting them, we can be influenced.
" Propaganda, for instance, is invented so that is can twist knowledge to obtain certain advantage and it is not always good.
" As such, people can wrong decisions if they are not careful enough in choosing the right knowledge," he said when giving a talk at the Knowledge Management Forum themed 'Sharing is Caring, Or is it?' here today.
The one-day forum is organised by the the sudents of Doctorate Business Administration, Faculty of Business Management of Universiti Teknologi MARA
The objective of the forum, among other, is to seek the views and knowledge of experts in managing knowledge in their organisations.
Dr Mahathir said countries like Saudi Arabia were not listed as a developed country although it had rapid gross domestic product (GDP) growth because they were unable to apply the right knowledge to build their own industries and produce things.
the per capita income in Saudi Arabia was so huge as it produced 10 million barrels of oil per day for a pupulation of 17million, compared to Malaysia which only produce 600,000 barrels per day for a population of 28 million, he said.
--BERNAMA
Ref:Here
The former prime minister said the skill lies no longer in acquiring knowledge alone but to find and apply the knowledge in a proper way to achieve success.
" Today we have a huge flow of knowledge and information coming to us which could be harmful and confusing sometimes, and if we are not careful in selecting them, we can be influenced.
" Propaganda, for instance, is invented so that is can twist knowledge to obtain certain advantage and it is not always good.
" As such, people can wrong decisions if they are not careful enough in choosing the right knowledge," he said when giving a talk at the Knowledge Management Forum themed 'Sharing is Caring, Or is it?' here today.
The one-day forum is organised by the the sudents of Doctorate Business Administration, Faculty of Business Management of Universiti Teknologi MARA
The objective of the forum, among other, is to seek the views and knowledge of experts in managing knowledge in their organisations.
Dr Mahathir said countries like Saudi Arabia were not listed as a developed country although it had rapid gross domestic product (GDP) growth because they were unable to apply the right knowledge to build their own industries and produce things.
the per capita income in Saudi Arabia was so huge as it produced 10 million barrels of oil per day for a pupulation of 17million, compared to Malaysia which only produce 600,000 barrels per day for a population of 28 million, he said.
--BERNAMA
Ref:Here
Malaysian Insider-Dr M warns youths against believing ‘propaganda’
SHAH ALAM, Jan 7 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged youths today to reject “propaganda”, warning that such information could be used as tools to exploit and cause harm to others.
The former prime minister said youths should be selective when acquiring knowledge, adding that the application of useful information would help them succeed.
“Today we have a huge flow of knowledge and information coming to us which could be harmful and confusing sometimes, and if we are not careful in selecting them, we can be influenced,” he was quoted as saying on Bernama Online today.
“Propaganda, for instance, is invented so that it can twist knowledge to obtain certain advantage and it is not always good.
“As such, people can make wrong decisions if they are not careful enough in choosing the right knowledge,” he added, in his speech at the Knowledge Management Forum held at Universiti Teknologi Mara here.
Dr Mahathir’s (picture) statement comes amid a significant rise in student activism, with numerous groups here demanding for greater academic and individual freedom.
In a recent incident, a student, Muhammad Safwan Anang, was allegedly assaulted by the police during his participation in a peaceful demonstration by student activists at Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjung Malim.
The demonstration was held following widespread controversy over the lowering of a banner bearing the likeness of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak by Adam Adli Abd Halim, a 21-year UPSI student, outside Umno’s headquarters here last month.
The police have denied assaulting the activists during the demonstration, saying there was “no scuffle” when arrests were made during their attempt to break the gathering.
But Safwan Anang, who was hospitalised after the student protest, has insisted otherwise.
The Universiti Malaya student was allegedly assaulted and lost consciousness in the 2.30am fracas which saw 17 students arrested.
Other students and opposition politicians have also claimed that several students involved in the demonstration for academic freedom were allegedly beaten up and arrested after refusing to heed a police order to disperse.
Ref: Here
The former prime minister said youths should be selective when acquiring knowledge, adding that the application of useful information would help them succeed.
“Today we have a huge flow of knowledge and information coming to us which could be harmful and confusing sometimes, and if we are not careful in selecting them, we can be influenced,” he was quoted as saying on Bernama Online today.
“Propaganda, for instance, is invented so that it can twist knowledge to obtain certain advantage and it is not always good.
“As such, people can make wrong decisions if they are not careful enough in choosing the right knowledge,” he added, in his speech at the Knowledge Management Forum held at Universiti Teknologi Mara here.
Dr Mahathir’s (picture) statement comes amid a significant rise in student activism, with numerous groups here demanding for greater academic and individual freedom.
In a recent incident, a student, Muhammad Safwan Anang, was allegedly assaulted by the police during his participation in a peaceful demonstration by student activists at Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjung Malim.
The demonstration was held following widespread controversy over the lowering of a banner bearing the likeness of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak by Adam Adli Abd Halim, a 21-year UPSI student, outside Umno’s headquarters here last month.
The police have denied assaulting the activists during the demonstration, saying there was “no scuffle” when arrests were made during their attempt to break the gathering.
But Safwan Anang, who was hospitalised after the student protest, has insisted otherwise.
The Universiti Malaya student was allegedly assaulted and lost consciousness in the 2.30am fracas which saw 17 students arrested.
Other students and opposition politicians have also claimed that several students involved in the demonstration for academic freedom were allegedly beaten up and arrested after refusing to heed a police order to disperse.
Ref: Here
My News Hub-Tun M Advises People To Be Selective In Knowledge
SHAH ALAM – Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad Saturday advised the youths to be selective in acquiring knowledge so that they would not be exploited in the challenging information age.
The former prime minister said the skill lies no longer in acquiring knowledge alone but to find and apply the knowledge in a proper way to achieve success.
“Today we have a huge flow of knowledge and information coming to us which could be harmful and confusing sometimes, and if we are not careful in selecting them, we can be influenced.
“Propaganda, for instance, is invented so that it can twist knowledge to obtain certain advantage and it is not always good.
“As such, people can make wrong decisions if they are not careful enough in choosing the right knowledge,” he said when giving a talk at the Knowledge Management Forum themed ‘Sharing is Caring, Or is it?’ here today.
The one-day forum is organised by the Faculty of Business Management of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
The objective of the forum, among others, is to seek the views and knowledge of experts in managing knowledge in their organisations.
Dr Mahathir said countries like Saudi Arabia were not listed as a developed country although it had rapid gross domestic product (GDP) growth because they were unable to apply the right knowledge to build their own industries and produce things.
The per capita income in Saudi Arabia was so huge as it produced 10 million barrels of oil per day for a population of 17 million, compared to Malaysia which only produces 600,000 barrels per day for a population of 28 million, he said. – BERNAMA
Ref: Here
The former prime minister said the skill lies no longer in acquiring knowledge alone but to find and apply the knowledge in a proper way to achieve success.
“Today we have a huge flow of knowledge and information coming to us which could be harmful and confusing sometimes, and if we are not careful in selecting them, we can be influenced.
“Propaganda, for instance, is invented so that it can twist knowledge to obtain certain advantage and it is not always good.
“As such, people can make wrong decisions if they are not careful enough in choosing the right knowledge,” he said when giving a talk at the Knowledge Management Forum themed ‘Sharing is Caring, Or is it?’ here today.
The one-day forum is organised by the Faculty of Business Management of Universiti Teknologi MARA.
The objective of the forum, among others, is to seek the views and knowledge of experts in managing knowledge in their organisations.
Dr Mahathir said countries like Saudi Arabia were not listed as a developed country although it had rapid gross domestic product (GDP) growth because they were unable to apply the right knowledge to build their own industries and produce things.
The per capita income in Saudi Arabia was so huge as it produced 10 million barrels of oil per day for a population of 17 million, compared to Malaysia which only produces 600,000 barrels per day for a population of 28 million, he said. – BERNAMA
Ref: Here
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What is Knowledge
Knowledge is the full utilization of information and data, coupled with the potential of people's skills, competencies, ideas, intuitions, commitments and motivations.
In today's economy, knowledge is people, money, leverage, learning, flexibility, power, and competitive advantage. Knowledge is more relevant to sustained business than capital, labor or land. Nevertheless, it remains the most neglected asset. It is more than justified true belief and is essential for action, performance and adaption. Knowledge provides the ability to respond to novel situations.
A holistic view considers knowledge to be present in ideas, judgments, talents, root causes, relationships, perspectives and concepts. Knowledge is stored in the individual brain or encoded in organizational processes, documents, products, services, facilities and systems.
Knowledge is the basis for, and the driver of, our post-industrial economy. Knowledge is the result of learning which provides the only sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge is the next paradigm shift in computing following data processing 1945-1965 and information management 1966-1995. Knowledge is action, focused innovation, pooled expertise, special relationships and alliances. Knowledge is value-added behavior and activities. For knowledge to be of value it must be focused, current, tested and shared.
In today's economy, knowledge is people, money, leverage, learning, flexibility, power, and competitive advantage. Knowledge is more relevant to sustained business than capital, labor or land. Nevertheless, it remains the most neglected asset. It is more than justified true belief and is essential for action, performance and adaption. Knowledge provides the ability to respond to novel situations.
A holistic view considers knowledge to be present in ideas, judgments, talents, root causes, relationships, perspectives and concepts. Knowledge is stored in the individual brain or encoded in organizational processes, documents, products, services, facilities and systems.
Knowledge is the basis for, and the driver of, our post-industrial economy. Knowledge is the result of learning which provides the only sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge is the next paradigm shift in computing following data processing 1945-1965 and information management 1966-1995. Knowledge is action, focused innovation, pooled expertise, special relationships and alliances. Knowledge is value-added behavior and activities. For knowledge to be of value it must be focused, current, tested and shared.
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