About Norma Noordin
I have been a dedicated scout since 1998 with the Scouts Association of Malaysia, and exemplify a lifelong commitment to scouting principles, emphasizing personal growth, community engagement, and global collaboration. I achieved King’s Scout Award in my youth in 2002, a 4 year arduous journey where I demonstrated remarkable determination and diligence, all while maintaining both pluck and humility in my pursuit.
As my passion for scouting flourished, I assumed various leadership roles, ascending from Assistant District Commissioner to Deputy State Commissioner and eventually achieving the notable position of International Commissioner all while maintaining as an adult leader for two community based units. Notably, I made history by becoming the first female and under-40 member of the association’s senior management team. In my NSO, I chair the constitutional committee, undertaking a challenging task to review our constitution, policy, organisation and rules. I also spearhead initiatives in the areas of Spiritual Development and in Diversity & Inclusion and in Community Based Scouting. The skills I have honed while serving in these roles has humbly positioned me as an agent for international collaboration and as a global consultant.
As a WOSM Consultant in Diversity & Inclusion, I have had the pleasure of working with the Operational Framework of WOSM to develop content for the D&I Educational Methods Workstream (2020 – 2021) and further into supporting the Diversity and Inclusion Data Project (2023).
I am grateful for the opportunity to be trained as Trainer of WOSM Consultants in Istanbul (2022) being part of the Global Consultants Support Group where I have been involved in developing content for the WOSM Consultant’s e-learning and delivered the WOSM Consultant Training for the European Region on February 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Education & Professional Life
Education:
2016 : BSc. Medical Bioscience (Monash University)
2022 – present : LLB Bachelor of Laws (University of London)
Profession:
Manager for Intellectual Property Enforcement at Pahamin & Pahamin, Advocate & Solicitors
Creative Director at Rangga Haus
Academic Director and Principal Surveyor at Ray Nautics Resources
I believe in intrapreneurial endeavours, hence keeping a full time job as Manager for Intellectual Property Enforcement at a legal firm whilst managing 2 enterprises: Rangga Haus (providing IT services) and Ray Nautics (maritime education, sail training and yacht surveys). Previously I worked as a Marine Surveyor(loss adjustor), a Corporate Research Executive focused on investigations such as background checks, due diligence, cyber forensics and market surveys, and a Project Manager in Branding & Social Media.
Even in my professional endeavours, I have the tendency to link it back to scouting. I sponsor the apprenticeship of rovers, sharing best practices and honing their skills in either digital marketing or yacht surveying and sail training (done on board my own yacht, a Hood-Wauqueize 38), preparing them for the working world. When I was the General Manager of Barista Guild Asia (leading specialty coffee school in Malaysia), I initiated the Jr Barista Award program for youths which pieced together the technical knowledge of specialty coffee, the best practices in the food and beverage industry, and the scout method to build good character and hone life skills.
I am a proud alumna of Monash University, holding a degree in Medical Bioscience. My first tertiary education was in Forensic Science & Analytical Chemistry at Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia. Continuing my educational journey, I am currently in second year of reading law with University of London.
International Humanitarian Efforts & Collaborations
Uganda Scouts Association 2024
Initiated and facilitated collaboration between the Scouts Association of Malaysia and the Uganda Scouts Association to explore on developing a framework to a sustainable marine scouts programme for the youths of Uganda. Ensuring the framework considers all factors such as being fit for purpose, safeguarding policy vis marine scouting and partnerships with local marine authorities are considered and not forgetting to link it all back to the vision for world scouting. This initiative shall see intentional scouting in the spirit of solidarity between the two NSOs.
Nepal Earthquake 2015
Together with the Malacca sea scout unit, we initiated to raise 800 units of portable water filters for the people of the Republic of Nepal. This effort involved partnering with NGOs such as the Dharma Shakti Organisation and Nepal Scouts, with particular assistance from Lalitpur District Scouts. The team and I personally delivered these filters to the outskirts of Kathmandu, reaching as far as Ramechap, a journey of 3 hours by off-road means, ensuring the villagers had access to clean water.
Uganda Street Scouts Project 2010
I collaborated with Uganda Scouts Association to raise funds for the secondary education of a female scout through their Street Scouts project. As a Capoeira instructor, I conducted public Capoeira classes (Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art) for a nominal fee per participant for one year, successfully raising the necessary funds for a young female scout to complete her education. Uganda Scouts Association regularly updates of her developments and I am happy to share that she is now an independent woman and managing her life well.
International Interventions
Participation-Facilitation-Coordination at Asia-Pacific regional events:
1st Seminar on the Scout of the World Award hosted by National Scout Organisation Thailand (2007)
6th Asia-Pacific Leaders Summit hosted by Nepal Scouts (2008)
23rd Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference (2009)
Workshop on Revisiting the Scout Method hosted by The General Association of the Scouts of China (2016)
Head of Contingent to the 1st Nepal Rover Moot (2019)
Facilitator, He for She workshop for the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (2021)
27th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Conference (2022)
Global Youth Mobilization Summit – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023)
APR Brand Strategy & Management Workshop hosted by National Scout Organisation Thailand (2024)
Participation at World events:
Youth Participant at the 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand (2002)
A youth delegate at the 11th World Scout Youth Forum & as an observer at the 39th World Scout Conference in Brazil (2011)
Observer at the 40th World Scout Conference in Slovenia (2014)
International Service Team at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan (2015)
Observer at the 41st World Scout Conference in Azerbaijan (2017)
Head of Contingent (Malaysia) to the YMCA-YWCA Scouts Norway Jamboree (2018)
Visitor to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia (2019)
Resource Speaker for Diversity and Inclusion seminar at the 42nd World Scout Conference (2021)
International Coordinator for the 2nd Global Scouts Kitchen Jamboree (2021)
Global Trainer for WOSM Consultants in Germany (2023)
Head of Contingent (Malaysia) to the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea (2023)
Panelist for Intergenerational Vision Innovation Education at the 4th World Scout Education Congress in Paris (2023)
Global Trainer (Consultants Training) for the Asia-Pacific Support Center in the Philippines (2024)
International Coordinator for the 3rd International Muslim Scouts Jamboree Texas (2024)
Despite my limited proficiency in Spanish, I enthusiastically conducted interviews in Spanish with Patio Scout (Chilean Scout YouTube channel) and Asociación de Scouts de México, where we discussed the contingents preparations for the Jamboree and explored pre-Jamboree collaborations in Malaysia.
Recently, I had the pleasure to be as a panelist in the 4th World Scout Education Congress in Paris (2023), contributing to discussions on “The future is in our hands: Co-creating an intergenerational vision for innovation in education.” I hope to continue to be a driving force in the world of scouting, embodying the spirit of service, leadership, and global collaboration.
Motivation Statement
My journey in scouting has been marked by a passionate commitment to fostering unity in diversity and empowering youth to become responsible global citizens. Throughout my scouting leadership roles, from the unit level to the national and global level, I have strived to bridge generational gaps through effective communication, promoting inclusivity and harmony. My experiences in establishing scouting in diverse communities and expanding programs demonstrate my dedication to reaching youth from all walks of life.
Elevating our shared vision for scouting, I aspire to bring dynamic leadership, innovative thinking, and a results-driven approach to the address global-scouting issues. Let us forge a path together, advancing the goals and ideals of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, and inspiring the next generation of leaders and global citizens.
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