Saturday, July 18, 2009
ISKCON KL Temple President
I am ultimately shocked and devastated with the death news of ISKCON KL Uttama Caitanya Das who was a great spiritual person and shed tremendous support for fellow Hare Krishna devotees. I have personally met him on several occasions and am still unable to digest the fact of his demise. I am praying for his soul to rest in peace. The Lord has called upon him - death is certain for every mortal who lives in this world.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
TheMind Association working together with local communities in Perak
will be organizing a One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
specifically under the ILP Program. We would be working on
collaboration with SJK(T) Bagan Serai this year, to bring the best out
of this program which will be conducted in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.
Representatives from ILP Arumugam Pillai and ILP Kepala Batas will be
joining us.
Details per below,
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Date: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: SJK(T) Bagan Serai Bagan Serai, Perak
Target group : SPM leavers with minimum pass in Bahasa Melayu
Objective
-To encourage Indian students to enroll into ILP courses
-To motivate Indian students on importance of skill training program
-To encourage Indian students to pursue excellence through industrial training
Main Activities
-Series of explanary talks by ILP representatives.
-Motivations talk by selected speaker.
-Individual counseling prior to course selection.
-Online registration for ILP courses.(A number of laptops will be
setup using Wired/Wireless Internet)
We will be supplementing the students with information regarding
various ILP courses by ILP representatives. This program involves 3
phases, course briefing, on the spot counseling and completed by an
online registration.ILP programmes were tailored in order to provide
certificate courses on various industrial skills.
Last year, we visited Kedah and had 15 students attended the program
which 10 of them have failed BM (min requirement is a Pass in BM)
which were subsequently referred for Kedah Industrial Skills and
Management Development Centre (KISMEC) programs. Out of the balance 5
which have passed BM, we have been updated 3 have been offered to
enroll in the ILP Program [ILP Arumugam Pillai (2) and ILP Kepala
Batas (1)].
Do assist us to disseminate this information,a poster is attached. The
target group for this program might need a different approach i.e
personal touch may be needed, to encourage them to attend and often
they would not be connected via emails. Thus, please personally assist
to spread this information with your family or friends whom you think
might benefit from this program. This year we hope to encourage at
least 50 SPM school leavers to attend this program.
We will have a team of PhD guys would be leaving to Perak to assist
our youngsters.
Do contact Dr.Rajesh at ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com and cc to Dr.Siva
at skbal71@gmail.com to register for this One Day Seminar soonest.
The closing date for ILP Program is 13 April 2009, a team will be on
standby to visit Putrajaya on 13 April 2009 personally with filled up
printed forms in any internet connection let down eventualities.
will be organizing a One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
specifically under the ILP Program. We would be working on
collaboration with SJK(T) Bagan Serai this year, to bring the best out
of this program which will be conducted in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.
Representatives from ILP Arumugam Pillai and ILP Kepala Batas will be
joining us.
Details per below,
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Date: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: SJK(T) Bagan Serai Bagan Serai, Perak
Target group : SPM leavers with minimum pass in Bahasa Melayu
Objective
-To encourage Indian students to enroll into ILP courses
-To motivate Indian students on importance of skill training program
-To encourage Indian students to pursue excellence through industrial training
Main Activities
-Series of explanary talks by ILP representatives.
-Motivations talk by selected speaker.
-Individual counseling prior to course selection.
-Online registration for ILP courses.(A number of laptops will be
setup using Wired/Wireless Internet)
We will be supplementing the students with information regarding
various ILP courses by ILP representatives. This program involves 3
phases, course briefing, on the spot counseling and completed by an
online registration.ILP programmes were tailored in order to provide
certificate courses on various industrial skills.
Last year, we visited Kedah and had 15 students attended the program
which 10 of them have failed BM (min requirement is a Pass in BM)
which were subsequently referred for Kedah Industrial Skills and
Management Development Centre (KISMEC) programs. Out of the balance 5
which have passed BM, we have been updated 3 have been offered to
enroll in the ILP Program [ILP Arumugam Pillai (2) and ILP Kepala
Batas (1)].
Do assist us to disseminate this information,a poster is attached. The
target group for this program might need a different approach i.e
personal touch may be needed, to encourage them to attend and often
they would not be connected via emails. Thus, please personally assist
to spread this information with your family or friends whom you think
might benefit from this program. This year we hope to encourage at
least 50 SPM school leavers to attend this program.
We will have a team of PhD guys would be leaving to Perak to assist
our youngsters.
Do contact Dr.Rajesh at ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com and cc to Dr.Siva
at skbal71@gmail.com to register for this One Day Seminar soonest.
The closing date for ILP Program is 13 April 2009, a team will be on
standby to visit Putrajaya on 13 April 2009 personally with filled up
printed forms in any internet connection let down eventualities.
One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
TheMind Association working together with local communities in Perak
will be organizing a One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
specifically under the ILP Program. We would be working on
collaboration with SJK(T) Bagan Serai this year, to bring the best out
of this program which will be conducted in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.
Representatives from ILP Arumugam Pillai and ILP Kepala Batas will be
joining us.
Details per below,
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Date: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: SJK(T) Bagan Serai Bagan Serai, Perak
Target group : SPM leavers with minimum pass in Bahasa Melayu
Objective
-To encourage Indian students to enroll into ILP courses
-To motivate Indian students on importance of skill training program
-To encourage Indian students to pursue excellence through industrial training
Main Activities
-Series of explanary talks by ILP representatives.
-Motivations talk by selected speaker.
-Individual counseling prior to course selection.
-Online registration for ILP courses.(A number of laptops will be
setup using Wired/Wireless Internet)
We will be supplementing the students with information regarding
various ILP courses by ILP representatives. This program involves 3
phases, course briefing, on the spot counseling and completed by an
online registration.ILP programmes were tailored in order to provide
certificate courses on various industrial skills.
Last year, we visited Kedah and had 15 students attended the program
which 10 of them have failed BM (min requirement is a Pass in BM)
which were subsequently referred for Kedah Industrial Skills and
Management Development Centre (KISMEC) programs. Out of the balance 5
which have passed BM, we have been updated 3 have been offered to
enroll in the ILP Program [ILP Arumugam Pillai (2) and ILP Kepala
Batas (1)].
Do assist us to disseminate this information,a poster is attached. The
target group for this program might need a different approach i.e
personal touch may be needed, to encourage them to attend and often
they would not be connected via emails. Thus, please personally assist
to spread this information with your family or friends whom you think
might benefit from this program. This year we hope to encourage at
least 50 SPM school leavers to attend this program.
We will have a team of PhD guys would be leaving to Perak to assist
our youngsters.
Do contact Dr.Rajesh at ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com and cc to Dr.Siva
at skbal71@gmail.com to register for this One Day Seminar soonest.
The closing date for ILP Program is 13 April 2009, a team will be on
standby to visit Putrajaya on 13 April 2009 personally with filled up
printed forms in any internet connection let down eventualities.
will be organizing a One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
specifically under the ILP Program. We would be working on
collaboration with SJK(T) Bagan Serai this year, to bring the best out
of this program which will be conducted in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.
Representatives from ILP Arumugam Pillai and ILP Kepala Batas will be
joining us.
Details per below,
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Date: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: SJK(T) Bagan Serai Bagan Serai, Perak
Target group : SPM leavers with minimum pass in Bahasa Melayu
Objective
-To encourage Indian students to enroll into ILP courses
-To motivate Indian students on importance of skill training program
-To encourage Indian students to pursue excellence through industrial training
Main Activities
-Series of explanary talks by ILP representatives.
-Motivations talk by selected speaker.
-Individual counseling prior to course selection.
-Online registration for ILP courses.(A number of laptops will be
setup using Wired/Wireless Internet)
We will be supplementing the students with information regarding
various ILP courses by ILP representatives. This program involves 3
phases, course briefing, on the spot counseling and completed by an
online registration.ILP programmes were tailored in order to provide
certificate courses on various industrial skills.
Last year, we visited Kedah and had 15 students attended the program
which 10 of them have failed BM (min requirement is a Pass in BM)
which were subsequently referred for Kedah Industrial Skills and
Management Development Centre (KISMEC) programs. Out of the balance 5
which have passed BM, we have been updated 3 have been offered to
enroll in the ILP Program [ILP Arumugam Pillai (2) and ILP Kepala
Batas (1)].
Do assist us to disseminate this information,a poster is attached. The
target group for this program might need a different approach i.e
personal touch may be needed, to encourage them to attend and often
they would not be connected via emails. Thus, please personally assist
to spread this information with your family or friends whom you think
might benefit from this program. This year we hope to encourage at
least 50 SPM school leavers to attend this program.
We will have a team of PhD guys would be leaving to Perak to assist
our youngsters.
Do contact Dr.Rajesh at ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com and cc to Dr.Siva
at skbal71@gmail.com to register for this One Day Seminar soonest.
The closing date for ILP Program is 13 April 2009, a team will be on
standby to visit Putrajaya on 13 April 2009 personally with filled up
printed forms in any internet connection let down eventualities.
One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
TheMind Association is working together with local communities in Perak
will be organizing a One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
specifically under the ILP Program. We would be working on
collaboration with SJK(T) Bagan Serai this year, to bring the best out
of this program which will be conducted in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.
Representatives from ILP Arumugam Pillai and ILP Kepala Batas will be
joining us.
Details per below,
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Date: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: SJK(T) Bagan Serai Bagan Serai, Perak
Target group : SPM leavers with minimum pass in Bahasa Melayu
Objective
-To encourage Indian students to enroll into ILP courses
-To motivate Indian students on importance of skill training program
-To encourage Indian students to pursue excellence through industrial training
Main Activities
-Series of explanary talks by ILP representatives.
-Motivations talk by selected speaker.
-Individual counseling prior to course selection.
-Online registration for ILP courses.(A number of laptops will be
setup using Wired/Wireless Internet)
We will be supplementing the students with information regarding
various ILP courses by ILP representatives. This program involves 3
phases, course briefing, on the spot counseling and completed by an
online registration.ILP programmes were tailored in order to provide
certificate courses on various industrial skills.
Last year, we visited Kedah and had 15 students attended the program
which 10 of them have failed BM (min requirement is a Pass in BM)
which were subsequently referred for Kedah Industrial Skills and
Management Development Centre (KISMEC) programs. Out of the balance 5
which have passed BM, we have been updated 3 have been offered to
enroll in the ILP Program [ILP Arumugam Pillai (2) and ILP Kepala
Batas (1)].
Do assist us to disseminate this information,a poster is attached. The
target group for this program might need a different approach i.e
personal touch may be needed, to encourage them to attend and often
they would not be connected via emails. Thus, please personally assist
to spread this information with your family or friends whom you think
might benefit from this program. This year we hope to encourage at
least 50 SPM school leavers to attend this program.
We will have a team of PhD guys would be leaving to Perak to assist
our youngsters.
Do contact Dr.Rajesh at ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com and cc to Dr.Siva
at skbal71@gmail.com to register for this One Day Seminar soonest.
The closing date for ILP Program is 13 April 2009, a team will be on
standby to visit Putrajaya on 13 April 2009 personally with filled up
printed forms in any internet connection let down eventualities.
will be organizing a One Day Seminar on Skill Training Program
specifically under the ILP Program. We would be working on
collaboration with SJK(T) Bagan Serai this year, to bring the best out
of this program which will be conducted in Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.
Representatives from ILP Arumugam Pillai and ILP Kepala Batas will be
joining us.
Details per below,
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Date: 11 April 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: SJK(T) Bagan Serai Bagan Serai, Perak
Target group : SPM leavers with minimum pass in Bahasa Melayu
Objective
-To encourage Indian students to enroll into ILP courses
-To motivate Indian students on importance of skill training program
-To encourage Indian students to pursue excellence through industrial training
Main Activities
-Series of explanary talks by ILP representatives.
-Motivations talk by selected speaker.
-Individual counseling prior to course selection.
-Online registration for ILP courses.(A number of laptops will be
setup using Wired/Wireless Internet)
We will be supplementing the students with information regarding
various ILP courses by ILP representatives. This program involves 3
phases, course briefing, on the spot counseling and completed by an
online registration.ILP programmes were tailored in order to provide
certificate courses on various industrial skills.
Last year, we visited Kedah and had 15 students attended the program
which 10 of them have failed BM (min requirement is a Pass in BM)
which were subsequently referred for Kedah Industrial Skills and
Management Development Centre (KISMEC) programs. Out of the balance 5
which have passed BM, we have been updated 3 have been offered to
enroll in the ILP Program [ILP Arumugam Pillai (2) and ILP Kepala
Batas (1)].
Do assist us to disseminate this information,a poster is attached. The
target group for this program might need a different approach i.e
personal touch may be needed, to encourage them to attend and often
they would not be connected via emails. Thus, please personally assist
to spread this information with your family or friends whom you think
might benefit from this program. This year we hope to encourage at
least 50 SPM school leavers to attend this program.
We will have a team of PhD guys would be leaving to Perak to assist
our youngsters.
Do contact Dr.Rajesh at ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com and cc to Dr.Siva
at skbal71@gmail.com to register for this One Day Seminar soonest.
The closing date for ILP Program is 13 April 2009, a team will be on
standby to visit Putrajaya on 13 April 2009 personally with filled up
printed forms in any internet connection let down eventualities.
National Vocational Skill Programme
Hospitality Training - Taylor’s College
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School of Hospitality and Tourism (TCHT)/ Centre for Continuing
Profesional Education has been given the opportunity by Kementerian Belia
& Sukan(KBS) to run the National Vocational Skill program. This is an
Apprenticeship program, which is sponsored by KBS for those who are
interested to start a Hospitality career. This program is a 6 months
program of which 3 months will be off-the-job training at TCHT and
another 3 months of on-the-job training at hotels nationwide. The
registration date of this program is 14th of April 2009 and candidates
who meet the minimum requirements below are eligible to apply.
-Malaysian Citizen
-18 to 30 years of age.
-Single
-Completed SPM
Modules Offered
-Food & Beverage Service
-Kitchen Practice
All successful candidates are required to pay
-Registration and Examination Fee - RM100.00
-Thypiod Inoculation - RM20.00
-Accommodation (if necessary) - RM100.00 for 3.5 months, total of
RM350.00 (Not inclusive of deposits)
All successful candidates will be provided with a RM210 monthly
allowance for 6 months. Selection will be done on a first come first
serve basis.
For further info please contact haresh.gill@taylors.edu.my
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School of Hospitality and Tourism (TCHT)/ Centre for Continuing
Profesional Education has been given the opportunity by Kementerian Belia
& Sukan(KBS) to run the National Vocational Skill program. This is an
Apprenticeship program, which is sponsored by KBS for those who are
interested to start a Hospitality career. This program is a 6 months
program of which 3 months will be off-the-job training at TCHT and
another 3 months of on-the-job training at hotels nationwide. The
registration date of this program is 14th of April 2009 and candidates
who meet the minimum requirements below are eligible to apply.
-Malaysian Citizen
-18 to 30 years of age.
-Single
-Completed SPM
Modules Offered
-Food & Beverage Service
-Kitchen Practice
All successful candidates are required to pay
-Registration and Examination Fee - RM100.00
-Thypiod Inoculation - RM20.00
-Accommodation (if necessary) - RM100.00 for 3.5 months, total of
RM350.00 (Not inclusive of deposits)
All successful candidates will be provided with a RM210 monthly
allowance for 6 months. Selection will be done on a first come first
serve basis.
For further info please contact haresh.gill@taylors.edu.my
List of scholarship info for April
For those who are seeking for help, you can view the list of scholarships available currently. Do not let financial restraints build a barier to your educational needs.
Yayasan Proton Scholarship
http://www.malaysia-scholarship.com/yproton.html
PTPTN Education Loan
http://ptptn.gov.my/
The Star Education Fund
http://thestar.com.my/edufund
Astro Scholarship Award
http://www.astro.com.my/v5/astrolife/scholarship/
PETRONAS Education Scholarship Programs
http://esu-spmtrial.petronas.com.my/
2007 MNRB Scholarship Fund
http://www.mnrb.com.my/
OCBC Bank Scholarship
http://www.ocbc.com.my/global/aboutOCBC/Gco_Abt_Community.shtm
Bank Negara Scholarship
http://www.bnm.gov.my/
ABM 50th Merdeka Scholarship
http://www.abm.org.my/
Curtin Sarawak Scholarship
http://www.curtin.edu.my/
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus High Achievers Scholarships
http://www.nottingham.edu.my/students/MISC/High%20Achievers%20Scholarship%202006-July06.pdf
HELP University College
http://www.help.edu.my/scholarships/index.php
Adelaide Achiever Scholarships International (AASI)
http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/future/scholarships/ug/
Curtin University of Technology Scholarship
http://www.emaac.org/
Charles Darwin University Scholarship
http://www.malaysia-scholarship.com/www.cdu.edu.au/engineering/scholarships_ug_int_eng.htm
Kolej Disted-Stamford Degree Scholarships
http://www.disted.edu.my/
Leeds University Scholarships
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/
Loughborough University Human Science Scholarships
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/
MAAC Scholarship - La Trobe University 2006
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/courses/ug.html
NUS / Asean Undergraduate Scholarship
http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad/scholarship/nus_asean.htm
UCL Pathfinder Scholarships
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/
University of Sheffield Scholarship
http://www.shef.ac.uk/malaysia/entry.html
UTAR Scholarships
http://www.utar.edu.my/
Nanyang Technological University Scholarship
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/oad/scholarships/nanyang.htm
Tasmanian International Scholarships
http://www.international.utas.edu.au/documents/internationalApplication.pdf
University of Malaya Fellowship Scheme
http://ips.um.edu.my/
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Scholarship
http://www.unimas.my/
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST Discovery Scholarship)
http://apply.embark.com/kaust/discovery/
Universiti Malaysia Sabah Scholarship
http://www.ums.edu.my/pasca
http://www.malaysia-
PTPTN Education Loan
http://ptptn.gov.my/
The Star Education Fund
http://thestar.com.my/edufund
Astro Scholarship Award
http://www.astro.com.my/v5/
PETRONAS Education Scholarship Programs
http://esu-spmtrial.petronas.
2007 MNRB Scholarship Fund
http://www.mnrb.com.my/
OCBC Bank Scholarship
http://www.ocbc.com.my/global/
Bank Negara Scholarship
http://www.bnm.gov.my/
ABM 50th Merdeka Scholarship
http://www.abm.org.my/
Curtin Sarawak Scholarship
http://www.curtin.edu.my/
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus High Achievers Scholarships
http://www.nottingham.edu.my/
HELP University College
http://www.help.edu.my/
Adelaide Achiever Scholarships International (AASI)
http://www.international.
Curtin University of Technology Scholarship
http://www.emaac.org/
Charles Darwin University Scholarship
http://www.malaysia-
Kolej Disted-Stamford Degree Scholarships
http://www.disted.edu.my/
Leeds University Scholarships
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.
Loughborough University Human Science Scholarships
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/
MAAC Scholarship - La Trobe University 2006
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/
NUS / Asean Undergraduate Scholarship
http://www.nus.edu.sg/
UCL Pathfinder Scholarships
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/
University of Sheffield Scholarship
http://www.shef.ac.uk/
UTAR Scholarships
http://www.utar.edu.my/
Nanyang Technological University Scholarship
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/oad/
Tasmanian International Scholarships
http://www.international.utas.
University of Malaya Fellowship Scheme
http://ips.um.edu.my/
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Scholarship
http://www.unimas.my/
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST Discovery Scholarship)
http://apply.embark.com/kaust/
Universiti Malaysia Sabah Scholarship
http://www.ums.edu.my/pasca
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
4,800 students drop out yearly
ABOUT 4,800 students drop out of, or are expelled from, public institutions of higher learning every year.
Deputy Higher Education Minister Dr Hou Kok Chung said the number was 1.5% of the total annual enrolment since 2005.
However, this percentage was not alarming, he added.
Dr Hou also said that the ministry did not regard the Universities and University Colleges Act as a factor for students dropping out of the institutions. Instead, the reasons were unsatisfactory academic results, inability to enrol for courses, pursuing studies elsewhere, forging qualifications, and disciplinary issues.
Meanwhile, Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said that 1,862 students were involved in various crimes last year.
However, the number of students involved in gangsterism for the purpose of extortion and criminal intimidation had declined from 76 in 2007 to only 46 last year.
To combat crime among students, Dr Wee said, the ministry had been intensifying its integrated crime prevention campaign in schools via the Crime Prevention Club.
So far, 6,447 schools nationwide had set up the club, involving 380,369 members, he added. — Bernama
SPM- 1 credit only courses
By: S.Rajeswary
Some high school students would have done extremely well for SPM, whereas others may not have achieved a good grade. Students who did not perform well in SPM should not shut their world as an end to everything. In fact, there are equal opportunities given to them as a second chance. Normally, the requirements for any Diploma programmes in private colleges is at least 3 credits in SPM.
However, Victoria International College is offering students with only 1 credit in SPM to venture into their Certificate courses. As mentioned above, the college is currently running two courses:
a) Certificate in Hotel and Catering Management
b) Certificate in Airlines and Tourism Management
The duration of this course is only for 12 months and with this certificate, students can see a brighter prospect for higher education.
The fee details are as below:
Registration fees - RM200
Course fees - RM7600 1st semester - RM 2600
2nd semester - RM2600
3rd semester - RM2400
For the convenience of students, the college has a good monthly installment payment that sums up to RM560 per month that can be stretched to 14 months. Students who pay fees in full upon commencement of course will be entitled to 5% discount on the course fees.
Unfortunately, this course does ot come under the funds of PTPTN, therefore the burden of payment is on parents. Yet, EPF withdrawals and so on can in this case and the college management would be more than happy to assist.
Therefore, all students should keep in mind that the SPM examination is truly crucial for higher learning as loan offers totally depend on good results. For those who do not have a credit in BM, it is advisable to repeat the July paper immediately so that it is possible to regain loan opportunities.
As the saying, "God will only help those who help themselves."
Monday, March 23, 2009
Wanted: Teens for Sailing Course (Fully sponsored)
TheMind recently published a post about a caring samaritan who wants to sponsor teenagers for a sailing course to invoke interest among the teens to attend such an interesting course. If you are interested in the below mentioned sailing course, do contact Dr.Selva. Please find a snippet of the concerned information:
Hobby - Sailing Course - Sponsored for Teens - Update
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TheMind - We have posted the below on 17 March 2009 and Dr.Selva have
updated the first batch for his initiative on coming April 2009 is
fully taken. Looking at the tremendous support he is encouraged to
plan for his 2nd batch estimated to start their sailing course on May
2009.Must be keen to attend regularly and finish the course which will
end in December. If you miss the classes you will not be able to get
the official qualifying certificate. This certificate class consists
of half day theory and half day practical. Please send full details
(age/ name /sex of applicants and the parents’ full details).He will
be able to sponsor 10 students. Lunch and refreshment will be provided
for candidates only. Selected applicants must be able to attend for a
personal interview to finalize details at the yacht club around April
17th 2009.
Dr.Selva is from the Port Klang Yacht club. He find there is lack of
interest in hobbies by Indian youths, thus he came up with a gesture
to sponsor 4-6 Indian youth (Boys/Girls) a sailing course at the club.
Ages of 8-16 for a weekly course at Port Klang Yacht club. course is
to begin in April, classes 9am-4pm at the club every Saturday until
November. By the end of the course (theory and practical) they will be
able to sail a small boat by themselves. Preferably they must know how
to swim or not afraid of water. Course is conducted by experts and
safety instructors will be there. Lunch and refreshments are taken
care of at the club.
Do contact Dr.Selva at selvak_uk@yahoo.co.uk if you are seriously interested.
100% PTPTN Loan available for Environmental Health
By: S.Rajeswary
Good news for SPM leavers! Education is now more affordable than anyone can imagine. What more with the abundant of loan opportunities readily available for well-deserving students. Earlier I had written about this interesting programme, which has a very high demand of job scope and the reality of insufficient manpower to contribute to this sector. Now I would like to shed more light for the readers of this blog regarding the explicit details of the course and so on.
Environmental Health
First of all it is important to know what the course is all about. Environmental Health is the scope of studies that refer to our living environment and what constitutes health hazards. Society often pays a heavy price for progress and development resulting in environmental degradation and destruction, the consequences of which can be alarming.
At Victoria International College, the Diploma in Environmental Health Studies is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical experience to identify, prevent and control environmental issues such as water, noise and air pollution, toxic and waste substances, and quality drinking water, with the objective of a safe and healthy living.
Course Structure
Year 1
Introduction to Environmental Health
Anatomy and Physiology
Epidermilogy and Biostatistics
Chemistry
Soil and Hydrogeology
Physics
Environmental Toxicology
Mathematics
English for Occupational Purpose
Computer Skills
Year 2
Environmental Assessment
Microbiology
Food Hygiene and Safety
Communicable Disease Control
Pest and Vector Management
Land Use and Housing Environmental Issues
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Pengajian Malaysia
Year 3
Environmental Health Promotion and Education
Occupational Health and Safety
Water Quality and Waste Disposal
International Health Issues and Control
Research Methodology and Project
Clinical Trainingsuch
Pengajian Islam/ Pendidikan Moral
Career in Environmental Health
Students graduating in Environmental Health courses have a wide range of career opportunities to choose from such as Environmental Health Officer (EHO's), Environment protection officers (EPO's), Health and Safety sectors, Housing Associations and Environmental Consultancies. Graduate who complete the programme in Victoria International College are recognised in the government and private sectors.
Entry Requirements
SPM with minimum 3 credits and pass in Bahasa Malaysia
Pass O-level
Loan
PTPTN maximum loan of RM 60, 000 per course is available. PTPTN sanctions RM10, 000 per semester. Students who apply for the loan will be required to liase with the college and the management has special PTPTN loan officers to aid and guide students for the application. Parents will be required to be the guarantor and a fee of RM20 is necessaru to open up a PTPL account. The approved loan amount will be directly transferred to the college and the remaining balance can be used for accommodation fees as well as allowances. Students need only pay RM 300 initially for registration.
Fee Structure
Fees per semester - RM6840
First year fee - RM13680
Second year fee - RM13680
Third year fee - RM13640
Total = RM41000 (Each year has 2 semesters)
Registration fee RM300
Facilities
Computer and Science lab RM100/year
Library - RM100/year
Medical Insurance - RM100/year
Clinical Uniform ( 2 x uniform) @ RM100.00 per pair
Lab Coat @ RM 60.00 per pair
About Victoria International College
Victoria International College is a reputable college with over 30 years of experience in providing quality education and affiliations with several renown universities. The college has produced graduates who are well sought after in the corporate and government sectors. The main HQ is in the heart of KL. Whereas the new campus is located on a 42-acre site at BAndar TAsik Puteri, Rawang, which is a modern integrated township with amenities, and just 20 mins drive from Kuala Lumpur. The new college campus is a technologically advanced institution of higher learning, incorporating the latest state-of-the art systems and teaching facilities. Hostel accommodation is also available with security and amenities. There is also a mix of residential, commercial and retail facilities like banks, post office, shops, etc with the span of lush greenery and recreation parks, which makes the new campus a conducive place for study, with its serene environment and background. Above all, it is important to note that the college is a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Land Berhad (AP Land) which has influence on the famous Low Yat PLaza, and hotels around Klang Valley. This influence can be seen as a good future prospect for students.
Registration
Registration for the above mentioned course is open now for April/09 intake. Students have already enrolled for the course and it is currently ongoing but classes will officially start in April. Since it is a government funded course, there are limited seats available. Students who are keen to enroll for this course are advised to act on it fast as PTPTN only processes loan applications twice a year.
I sincerely hope that the information above would suffice. Being an education consultant, I would also like to offer potential students an opportunity to seek proper counselling before embarking into any programmes so that once chosen, the path taken is the best one. Do feel free to contact me at 016-2666190 for free counselling and further information or e-mail me at caitanya79@gmail.com or leave a note on this blog so that I can attend to it. Remember, education is not an asset, it is a lifelong investment!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Free government sponsored Skills Training
If you have friends who are not so inclined to do the regular courses of programmes like business, health studies, mass communication and so on, please do refer to the information below. I guess guys wold be pretty much interested in this genre of skills training. Participants do not need to have a high academic qualification to qualify. The training covers skills related to building, mechanical and electrical, drafting, crane operation and civil works. Hostel accommodation as well as allowances are given for successful candidates. Let's appreciate this Training sponsored by CIDB MAlaysia.
Latihan Kemahiran Anjuran CIDB Malaysia
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-tanpa bayaran
-tanpa kelulusan akademik tinggi
-dibiayai sepenuhnya oleh CIDB
-Asrama percuma + Wang saku
Bidang kursus:
-Kerja bangunan (pemasang paip, pemasang jubin, pengecat bangunan, etc)
-Mekanikal & Elektrikal (pendawaian fasa tunggal, fasa tiga, penjaga
jentera, penyaman udara, etc)
-Lanskap
-Drafting (pelukis pelan senibina)
-Operasi Kren
-Kimpalan
-Civil Works (Kerja Awam)
ABM Wilayah Tengah : Pegawai untuk dihubungi : En.Salleh bin Rahmat
(03-92002008)
Lot 8, Blok E, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur
abmse@tm.net.my
Maklumat lanjut boleh didapati : LEMBAGA PEMBANGUNAN INDUSTRI
PEMBINAAN MALAYSIA,(CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MALAYSIA),Ibu Pejabat CIDB, Tingkat 7, Grand Seasons Avenue, No.72,
Jalan Pahang, 53000 Kuala Lumpur. Email - personel@cidb.gov.my
Latest scholarship or funds information
For those who want to do their post graduate studies, please find the links below as an information source in order to gain some financial assistance.
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Refer - http://tinyurl.com/b6afqe
Online Application open from 19 March 2009 onwards. PDF Application
form available on the given URL though.
Scholarship - Security Commission Malaysia
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Refer - http://tinyurl.com/bfolxb
Deadline - 25 March 2009
Pinjaman Luar Negara - JPA
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http://www.jpa.gov.my/perkhidmatan-teras/latihantajaan/pinjaman-luar-negara/
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http://www.jpa.gov.my/
Education Loan - Selangor Government - Deadline 01/04/09
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Pinjaman Pelajaran Negeri Selangor dan Pinjaman Pelajaran Tenaga Mahir
‘Fast Track’ bagi mengikuti pengajian di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi
Awam (IPTA)/ Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) yang diiktiraf
oleh Kerajaan bagi tahun 2009.
Refer - http://tinyurl.com/d7ymlz
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Pinjaman Pelajaran Negeri Selangor dan Pinjaman Pelajaran Tenaga Mahir
‘Fast Track’ bagi mengikuti pengajian di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi
Awam (IPTA)/ Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) yang diiktiraf
oleh Kerajaan bagi tahun 2009.
Refer - http://tinyurl.com/d7ymlz
Monday, March 16, 2009
Be part of cultural exchange programme and earn money
If you love children, enjoy travelling and don’t mind leaving home for a year, the au pair programme may be just right for you.
IT sounds like a pretty good deal. As an au pair, you get to see the world, learn another language, observe a different culture first-hand, earn a bit of money and then add the experience to your resume.
Yes Placement Sdn Bhd (Yes Placement) is the first company set up in
Unfortunately, the term “au pair” tends to conjure images of domestic helpers or “maids” to many here.
“Initially, my parents thought I was going to the
“But I told them that we don’t work the whole day and we have time for our own studies.”
“It’s more like babysitting,” chirped in another au pair Helen Siew (not her real name), 23, who added that her parents were also initially hesitant about the idea but now see the sense behind it.
Chan, Siew and Natashia Lynn Ambrosa, 21, are among the first batch of 70 who will be going as au pairs by the end of this month with Yes Placement.
“The French word ‘au pair’ means ‘on equal foot’ and the person will be treated just as if they are part of the host’s family, like an elder sibling,” says Yes Placement Sdn Bhd marketing executive Nicole Bele.
Open to young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who have some background in dealing with children or babysitting, the programme places an au pair with a Dutch or Belgium family for a year and require him, or her, to provide childcare for up to 30 hours a week.
Besides guaranteed food and lodging, an au pair will get pocket money of 300 to 340 (RM1,398 to RM1,585) a month and a two-week paid vacation.
“Usually the au pairs will use the weekends or their vacation to explore countries around Europe like
“
In fact, Chan is already planning a trip to
This, Bele says, is on top of the fact that host families will take the au pair on family holidays and au pairs may go on trips to
“It is a good option, especially for those who can’t find work because of the economic slowdown, to go to
Another advantage, she says, is au pairs can apply for a student visa after the programme and further their studies in a university there — which is what Siew has in mind.
“I plan to take up a hotel management course in future, and I know the
Yes Placement director Mohan Subramaniam says that interested applicants will undergo screening and interviews, and successful candidates will be matched to a family according to both parties’ preferences.
Then the families will call the au pairs to get to know them in the weeks before they arrive in the host’s country.
Before embarking to the land of chocolates and clogs, however, au pairs have to undergo a month-long training at the Yes Placement centre to learn things from cycling, swimming and babysitting to the Dutch culture, language and cooking.
“The Dutch can be very direct in their manner of speaking, while here, we explain things in a roundabout fashion,” says Natasha, of her in-house training.
There will be opportunities for the au pair to travel and take in the sights of the
“As for childcare, Asians tend to shout at their kids if they are naughty but there, we have to explain why their actions are wrong and send them to a naughty corner,” adds Chan.
Siew did not know how to cycle but is learning well. However, she reckons that Dutch food, rather than cycling, would be the problem for her.
“I don’t like cheese and potatoes — yuck! But I will have to cook those for the kids I guess,” she says, with a laugh.
Both Natasha and Chan agree that the language takes some getting used to.
“Everything is ‘upside down’, it’s so hard to pronounce, especially the guttural sounds,” says Natasha. “I’m going to teach the children English so that it’s easier for me!”
Her host family has two young children and she hopes to become more independent through the programme.
“Both the families and the au pairs will gain,” explains Bele.
“Au pairs will learn Dutch from the children and the children will learn English from them, plus Malaysians don’t want to eat bread and potatoes all the time so they will also cook Malaysian food!”
The programme, which is also now extended to United States, costs RM4,500 which includes plane tickets, medical insurance, 24/7 support in Netherlands from Yes Au Pair, a free Dutch language course, in-house training and mediation services.
For more information, log on to
www.yesplacement.com.
Deadline for Varsity applications
16 March 2009
THE deadline for online application to enter public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) for Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) holders is March 23.
The Higher Education Ministry said in a statement that the applications could be submitted by calling the ministry at 03-8883 5801, 03-8883 5802 and 03-8883 5848 or via email at
upu@mohe.gov.my.
Those wishing to enter Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) can apply directly through the university’s website at
pohon.usm.my.
Meanwhile the deadline for online applications to enter public institutions of higher learning for holders of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent for the 2009/2010 academic session is March 25.
The online application allows applicants to submit one application and three updates until the closing date.
Applicants need to buy only one unique ID number costing RM10.60 at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) counters throughout the country, using the ATM or SMS banking for BSN account holders.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.
Those who had applied for courses before the results were out are allowed to update their choice of courses based on their actual results.
For enquiries, please contact the ministry at the numbers mentioned above.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
What is Environmental Health?
The SPM results will be announced shortly in just a few days. Many students are probably wondering if they can ever continue their studies and achieve their desired goals in life. When I completed my SPM, I felt totally lost. During my time, choices were scarce and getting educational loans were limited to the maximum. I was seriously interested in Law but my personality did not suit for such a course. So, I perfectly understand the feelings of thousands of SPM leavers at this very moment. What we must realize at this stage is that it is definitely a very crucial time. Basically students are at the crossroads of life. A single mistake can cause drastic side effects. Therefore, it is time to evaluate and discover your true self and goals.
In order to guide students make clear decisions, this is just a brief overview of information gathered for an interesting course currently available with full financial assistance via PTPTN –Diploma in Environmental Health.
A definition of 'Environmental Health'
'Environmental Health' as a term is not easy to define. If one were to refer to the 'health of the environment' it might even be possible to do so without reference to a particular species i.e. Homo sapiens. Even if one wanted to define the term with special reference to human health - as it is used in this website, this still leaves plenty of room for debate. Two definitions are presented below, the first relating to the effects of the environment on health (this aspect is discussed in much more detail in a separate page) while the second relates to environmental health services. These are followed by a historical account of how the definitions came about.
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Definition 1.
Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by physical, chemical, biological, social and psychosocial factors in the environment. It also refers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling and preventing those factors in the environment that can potentially affect adversely the health of present and future generations.
Definition 2.
Environmental health services are those services which implement environmental health policies through monitoring and control activities. They also carry out that role by promoting the improvement of environmental parameters and by encouraging the use of environmentally friendly and healthy technologies and behaviours. They also have a leading role in developing and suggesting new policy areas.
Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) are highly qualified professionals who don't actually carry out any of the tasks listed above. They do work which, as well as being varied and challenging, makes a real difference to people's everyday lives. Doctors and nurses treat illnesses when they occur; EHOs carry out preventative and protective work to stop people getting ill in the first place. Their role may not be as visible, but it's just as important to our national wellbeing.
EHOs work to ensure that the food we eat is safe and of good quality, to improve housing conditions, to safeguard standards of workplace health and safety, and to create a better environment. The training covers all these aspects, and once qualified you can either work as a generalist or specialize in the area that interests you most.
It's a career that provides excellent opportunities, both for school leavers and for adults wanting to retrain or to take forward experience gained in related occupations. A degree in environmental health opens the door to a wide range of job prospects.
Most EHOs work in the public sector, usually for local authorities, where demand for qualified practitioners now exceeds supply. Your work could involve monitoring the hygiene of food premises, ensuring that multi-occupancy housing meets a proper standard, preparing evidence for a court case about a workplace accident, dealing with noise nuisance from a disco, or tackling air pollution problems.
Nowadays, an increasing number of EHOs are employed by the private sector, in consultancies or by organisations including food retailers, holiday firms, shipping companies and airlines.
Environmental health is a job where no two days are the same, where you don't spend your whole time chained to an office desk, where you are dealing with all kinds of people and where you have the satisfaction of doing work that matters.
There is a huge demand for EHOs in Malaysia and due to that, PTPTN has sanctioned a full loan for qualifying students to complete this course. On an environmental health degree course you will study science, technology, statistics, social science and public administration at a general level. Food, occupational health, pollution and housing issues are covered in more depth. Laboratory work, case studies, visits, group work and tutorials make the academic studies varied and interesting.
If you want to do this course, please contact Caitanya at caitanya79@gmail.com or call 0162666190 for further information. Registrations are open now and loan applications are handled by the college authority. Loans are guaranteed as long as the students meet the basic requirements.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Updates from [TheMindBB] - scholarships
I went through TheMind's newsletter and cited some interesting scholarship details that would shed some light on those scouting around for such information. Basically there are 4 scholarships in the list for today.
1) Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship - Deadline 31/03/09
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Refer - http://www.yayasantar.org.my/BTAR.html
2) Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2010
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— Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Refer - http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/JIS/study.htm
3) Scholarship - Indian High Commission KL - Deadline 16/03/09
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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is offering two
scholarships for Post-Graduate courses to meritorious students from
Malaysia, for the year 2009-10 under the Indian Ocean Rim Association
for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) scholarship scheme.
Refer - http://www.indianhighcommission.com.my/whatsnew.php
4) Honda Dreams Fund - Deadline 31/03/2009
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The Honda Dreams Fund is a philanthropic initiative that provides full
scholarships to promising underprivileged youths. They focus on
underprivileged youths who deserve the opportunity of a higher
education to achieve their dreams and aspirations. Honda wants to help
them discover the joy and fulfillment of realizing their dreams, to
realize their true potential and help build a brighter future. Working
in partnership with the United Nations Development Program, the Honda
Dreams Fund is the answer to ensure that underprivileged youths gain
the opportunity to empower themselves with education and knowledge.
Refer - http://www.honda.com.my/hdf
Apart from that there is also some interesting seminars for students. I think that this is a very interesting seminar hosted by TheMind in order to motivate students. If you notice, a fee of RM 90 is payable. However, for those who reserve their seats early, there will be a RN20 rebate which will knock the sum to RM70. Do check out the details below:
Seminar - Becoming A Smart Student - The Challenges----------------------------------------------------
Date : 21st March – 22nd March 2009 (School Holidays)
Venue : Sri Sakthi Ashram, Tangkak, Johor, Malaysia
Registrations: 21st March 2009 at 10am
Prerequisite : Malaysian Indian Student (Age 12-16)
: Able to speak/understand English and Malay
Organizer : The Mind Paradigm
Fees : RM90 per student (First 20 Early Birds – RM70)
Program Outline
-Life Ethics Workshops (Family Unit Respects and Family Behavioral)
-Gayathri Workshops (Student’s Intelligence & Memory Management)
-Career Workshops (Majoring Career Selections Based On Practitioner’s Advice)
-Team Building Workshops (Self Motivation & Objective Driven Management)
-Poor Indian Residents & Estates Visits (Family & Self Appreciations)
Do contact sakthiashram@gmail.com if you are interested to join.
Another interesting training programme that is ongoing at the moment is the Oracle Training. Please note that this is FREE.. I like our government for this reason. If you see the actual cost per head for this programme, it is RM8000, but the government has allocated funds to educate IT students/professionals. Like any government programme, you need to apply for the said training. If you have been bitten by the economic crisis, I guess this will be a valuable initiative to gain some exposure as well as certificate for a better future. For more information, do browse through the details as per below:
Free Oracle Training - Government Sponsored--------------------------------------------
By SNT Global S/B. Program costing RM8000 sponsored by Government.New
intakes every month. The processing takes around 10 working days. The
intake you'll be enrolled will be informed once application is
approved. The trainings is full time 12 weeks, 9am - 5pm.
Requirements
-Malaysian
-Diploma / Degree - ICT related
-Fresh Grads / Unemployed / Retrenched
-CGPA above 2.5(if less than 2.5 will need to sit for a pre-qualifying test)
For further information contact Ravi at ravindran.nadarajan@sntglobal
Students, don't forget to visit the education fair this weekend. There will be loads of colleges making available useful information.
Education & Career Fair 2009 @ Kuala Lumpur, Sentral
----------------------------------------------------
Time :9.30am – 9.00pm daily
Date : 19th - 20th March 2009
Venue: Main Transit Concourse, Level 1, Stesen Sentral, Jalan Tun
Sambanthan (Brickfields).
1) Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship - Deadline 31/03/09
---------------------------------------------------
Refer - http://www.yayasantar.org.my/BTAR.html
2) Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships 2010
-------------------------------------------------------
— Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Refer - http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/JIS/study.htm
3) Scholarship - Indian High Commission KL - Deadline 16/03/09
--------------------------------------------------------
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is offering two
scholarships for Post-Graduate courses to meritorious students from
Malaysia, for the year 2009-10 under the Indian Ocean Rim Association
for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) scholarship scheme.
Refer - http://www.indianhighcommission.com.my/whatsnew.php
4) Honda Dreams Fund - Deadline 31/03/2009
----------------------------------------
The Honda Dreams Fund is a philanthropic initiative that provides full
scholarships to promising underprivileged youths. They focus on
underprivileged youths who deserve the opportunity of a higher
education to achieve their dreams and aspirations. Honda wants to help
them discover the joy and fulfillment of realizing their dreams, to
realize their true potential and help build a brighter future. Working
in partnership with the United Nations Development Program, the Honda
Dreams Fund is the answer to ensure that underprivileged youths gain
the opportunity to empower themselves with education and knowledge.
Refer - http://www.honda.com.my/hdf
Apart from that there is also some interesting seminars for students. I think that this is a very interesting seminar hosted by TheMind in order to motivate students. If you notice, a fee of RM 90 is payable. However, for those who reserve their seats early, there will be a RN20 rebate which will knock the sum to RM70. Do check out the details below:
Seminar - Becoming A Smart Student - The Challenges----------------------------------------------------
Date : 21st March – 22nd March 2009 (School Holidays)
Venue : Sri Sakthi Ashram, Tangkak, Johor, Malaysia
Registrations: 21st March 2009 at 10am
Prerequisite : Malaysian Indian Student (Age 12-16)
: Able to speak/understand English and Malay
Organizer : The Mind Paradigm
Fees : RM90 per student (First 20 Early Birds – RM70)
Program Outline
-Life Ethics Workshops (Family Unit Respects and Family Behavioral)
-Gayathri Workshops (Student’s Intelligence & Memory Management)
-Career Workshops (Majoring Career Selections Based On Practitioner’s Advice)
-Team Building Workshops (Self Motivation & Objective Driven Management)
-Poor Indian Residents & Estates Visits (Family & Self Appreciations)
Do contact sakthiashram@gmail.com if you are interested to join.
Another interesting training programme that is ongoing at the moment is the Oracle Training. Please note that this is FREE.. I like our government for this reason. If you see the actual cost per head for this programme, it is RM8000, but the government has allocated funds to educate IT students/professionals. Like any government programme, you need to apply for the said training. If you have been bitten by the economic crisis, I guess this will be a valuable initiative to gain some exposure as well as certificate for a better future. For more information, do browse through the details as per below:
Free Oracle Training - Government Sponsored--------------------------------------------
By SNT Global S/B. Program costing RM8000 sponsored by Government.New
intakes every month. The processing takes around 10 working days. The
intake you'll be enrolled will be informed once application is
approved. The trainings is full time 12 weeks, 9am - 5pm.
Requirements
-Malaysian
-Diploma / Degree - ICT related
-Fresh Grads / Unemployed / Retrenched
-CGPA above 2.5(if less than 2.5 will need to sit for a pre-qualifying test)
For further information contact Ravi at ravindran.nadarajan@sntglobal
Students, don't forget to visit the education fair this weekend. There will be loads of colleges making available useful information.
Education & Career Fair 2009 @ Kuala Lumpur, Sentral
----------------------------------------------------
Time :9.30am – 9.00pm daily
Date : 19th - 20th March 2009
Venue: Main Transit Concourse, Level 1, Stesen Sentral, Jalan Tun
Sambanthan (Brickfields).
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Where can I study Sound Engineering in Malaysia?
By: S.Rajeswary
The academic programs are well researched and are developed by the staff in close consultation with music industry professionals. The programs currently offered are:
Berklee Transfer Program
Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Professional Music
Foundation Certificate in Music
Diploma in Business (Music Industry)
Certificate in Audio Production
Certificate in Music Performance
ICOM Weekend School
Digidesign Pro Tools 101 & 110
The intakes are January, April, July, and September.
Visit http://www.icom.edu.my/ to find out more.
The ICOM Program
ICOM offers degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the fields of performance, arranging, music production and technology, and music business.
Performance majors receive extensive theoretical and practical training, focusing on style analysis, private instruction, and ensembles.
The arranging major covers concepts relating to instrumentation, orchestration, music technology, and composition in a variety of musical styles.
Students enrolled in the music production and technology program learn the musical aspects of production as well as the principles of sound engineering methods, real-time performance synthesis, sound design, and production techniques.
Those in the music business major cover event and artist management, music publishing, marketing, entrepreneurship, record company operations, and e-commerce.
The curriculum also includes a one-year program on traditional/folk music and instruments of Malaysia designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the history, culture, and evolution of Malaysian music. In addition to music concentrations, the college offers a wide range of general education subjects. ICOM faculty members are qualified individuals who bring with them years of experience in the areas of teaching, performance, production, and music business.
The contact information is:
International College of Music (ICOM)
Wisma ICOMLot 126, Section 85AOff Jalan Pahang
Postcode 53000Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: 011-603-4023-6000
Fax: 011-603-4023-4344
Email: admissions@icom.edu.my
If you read the web site under admissions for financial help, there is a unique offer there. Below is a snippet from the site:
This site is designed to help you learn more about applying for financial aid and to give you easy access to important links and forms.
"Financial aid awarded by Berklee is supplemental to you and your family's total contribution of funds for your college education. Resources to help finance your Berklee education are available from many different sources including Berklee programs, federal and state programs, and private sources. This assistance may come in the form of loans, scholarships, grants, or student employment. Certain aid, such as private scholarships, requires research on your part. Funds from any single source are limited, so it is recommended to apply early for all possible sources of assistance.
Note that Berklee College of Music has two distinct offices that award and administer financial aid, and each has a separate application process and awarding criteria. The Office of Financial Aid awards all need-based aid, whereas the Office of Scholarships and Student Employment awards all merit-based scholarships and coordinates the student employment programs. A prospective Berklee student should apply for all types of aid to supplement the total contribution by the student and family."
Follow this link for details http://www.berklee.edu/financing/. It seems students can work with the college as they give employment opportunities. They claim to have over 500 positions and each post can be taken up for 10 -15 hours of work per week. The cheques are issued directlt to the students biweekly. Apart from that they also have the merit based scholarship. For more info on that visit:
That’s all for now. Hope the information was fruitful and helpful.
I never knew of anyone who had even the slightest interest to do a sound engineering course, but a working colleague approached me and asked me if there were any loans available for a person who wishes to do the course. A complicated question indeed! How many of you have heard of such a course being available here in Malaysia? Well we cannot be ignorant just because the course is not in the top ten lists or even top 50 lists of choice for students.
According to Andy Jenkinson, the General Manager of SAE Technology College, “If you are interested in audio for film or theatre, consider a course that will give a thorough grounding in the craft and then specialize later. No matter which path you ~ choose, a career working with sound is among the most diverse and exciting you can imagine.”
For those aspiring sound engineers, I have bad news and good news for you. Ok, let’s start with the good news. Well, the good news is that this course is available at several colleges located in KL itself. The most popular college for this course is SAE Institute. This is the brief background information about the college:
Established in 1992, SAE Malaysia is the second institute within SAE's international network to be setup in Asia. It was setup as Malaysia's premiere audio engineering training institute that later diversified into general media technology education. Today SAE Malaysia offers various higher educational programs within the fields of Creative Media, Digital Film Making and Audio Engineering. Students enjoy studying in a highly dynamic educational environment, with well developed international programs, that are taught by specialized industry lecturers. Today more than ever before, solid training, careful practice and creative thinking can give you the edge in the media technology and creative industries.
The contact detail of the college is as below:
No.10-1, Jalan USJ 9/5R, Subang Business Center.47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia.Phone: (+603) 8024 0935 / (+603) 8024 9655Fax: (+603) 8024 9650E-mail:mailto:inquiry@saemalaysia.com
The good news does not end there. It seems that PTPTN loans are available for students with financial difficulties. Since SAE is an approved institution by the Malaysian government, PTPTN reaches out to these students. However there are several restrictions. The PTPTN loan amount is only applicable for diploma programmes and the funds allocated for a year is RM5000. The repayment of the loan will only begin after the completion of the course by the students. Students should also note that the loan is strictly handled by SAE Institute, Malaysia as it requires the school to directly liaise with the PTPTN body. EPF withdrawals are also permitted. There are also other banks like Bank Rakyat and RHB willing to give education loans (terms and condition apply as per the requirements of the financial indtitution). Indians can apply for MIED, however, on a personal note and out of experience, I think that its just a waste of time. Then there is KOJADI (Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia) KOPERASI JAYADIRI MALAYSIA BERHAD (KOJADI) is established on March 12, 1981. The primary objective is to extend an effective educational loan facility to needy students to pursue higher education and secondly to nurture human resource into well-trained manpower for the Malaysian Community and the Nation.
For further information please visit http://www.kojadi.com.my/index-education.html
The bad news -there is no such 100% funding of PTPTN loans for this course. Though PTPTN will be able to cover bit of the course, the other half falls under the student’s burden to find the means.
Scholarships are also available, but I wouldn’t depend on that as it is surely for the best well deserving student. Average students should opt for the PTPTN loan, bank loans and EPF for funding of the course.
Apart from that there is another college called Berklee International College. This is a snapshot of their basic information gathered from http://www.berklee.edu/international/kuala_lumpur.html
International College of Music (ICOM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Established in November 1995, ICOM is the premier college of contemporary music in the Asia Pacific region. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ICOM operates from a six-story building optimized with the state-of-the-art facilities that ensure students get hands-on experience that prepares them for the professional music industry.
According to Andy Jenkinson, the General Manager of SAE Technology College, “If you are interested in audio for film or theatre, consider a course that will give a thorough grounding in the craft and then specialize later. No matter which path you ~ choose, a career working with sound is among the most diverse and exciting you can imagine.”
For those aspiring sound engineers, I have bad news and good news for you. Ok, let’s start with the good news. Well, the good news is that this course is available at several colleges located in KL itself. The most popular college for this course is SAE Institute. This is the brief background information about the college:
Established in 1992, SAE Malaysia is the second institute within SAE's international network to be setup in Asia. It was setup as Malaysia's premiere audio engineering training institute that later diversified into general media technology education. Today SAE Malaysia offers various higher educational programs within the fields of Creative Media, Digital Film Making and Audio Engineering. Students enjoy studying in a highly dynamic educational environment, with well developed international programs, that are taught by specialized industry lecturers. Today more than ever before, solid training, careful practice and creative thinking can give you the edge in the media technology and creative industries.
The contact detail of the college is as below:
No.10-1, Jalan USJ 9/5R, Subang Business Center.47620 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan,Malaysia.Phone: (+603) 8024 0935 / (+603) 8024 9655Fax: (+603) 8024 9650E-mail:mailto:inquiry@saemalaysia.com
The good news does not end there. It seems that PTPTN loans are available for students with financial difficulties. Since SAE is an approved institution by the Malaysian government, PTPTN reaches out to these students. However there are several restrictions. The PTPTN loan amount is only applicable for diploma programmes and the funds allocated for a year is RM5000. The repayment of the loan will only begin after the completion of the course by the students. Students should also note that the loan is strictly handled by SAE Institute, Malaysia as it requires the school to directly liaise with the PTPTN body. EPF withdrawals are also permitted. There are also other banks like Bank Rakyat and RHB willing to give education loans (terms and condition apply as per the requirements of the financial indtitution). Indians can apply for MIED, however, on a personal note and out of experience, I think that its just a waste of time. Then there is KOJADI (Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia) KOPERASI JAYADIRI MALAYSIA BERHAD (KOJADI) is established on March 12, 1981. The primary objective is to extend an effective educational loan facility to needy students to pursue higher education and secondly to nurture human resource into well-trained manpower for the Malaysian Community and the Nation.
For further information please visit http://www.kojadi.com.my/index-education.html
The bad news -there is no such 100% funding of PTPTN loans for this course. Though PTPTN will be able to cover bit of the course, the other half falls under the student’s burden to find the means.
Scholarships are also available, but I wouldn’t depend on that as it is surely for the best well deserving student. Average students should opt for the PTPTN loan, bank loans and EPF for funding of the course.
Apart from that there is another college called Berklee International College. This is a snapshot of their basic information gathered from http://www.berklee.edu/international/kuala_lumpur.html
International College of Music (ICOM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Established in November 1995, ICOM is the premier college of contemporary music in the Asia Pacific region. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ICOM operates from a six-story building optimized with the state-of-the-art facilities that ensure students get hands-on experience that prepares them for the professional music industry.
The academic programs are well researched and are developed by the staff in close consultation with music industry professionals. The programs currently offered are:
Berklee Transfer Program
Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Professional Music
Foundation Certificate in Music
Diploma in Business (Music Industry)
Certificate in Audio Production
Certificate in Music Performance
ICOM Weekend School
Digidesign Pro Tools 101 & 110
The intakes are January, April, July, and September.
Visit http://www.icom.edu.my/ to find out more.
The ICOM Program
ICOM offers degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the fields of performance, arranging, music production and technology, and music business.
Performance majors receive extensive theoretical and practical training, focusing on style analysis, private instruction, and ensembles.
The arranging major covers concepts relating to instrumentation, orchestration, music technology, and composition in a variety of musical styles.
Students enrolled in the music production and technology program learn the musical aspects of production as well as the principles of sound engineering methods, real-time performance synthesis, sound design, and production techniques.
Those in the music business major cover event and artist management, music publishing, marketing, entrepreneurship, record company operations, and e-commerce.
The curriculum also includes a one-year program on traditional/folk music and instruments of Malaysia designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the history, culture, and evolution of Malaysian music. In addition to music concentrations, the college offers a wide range of general education subjects. ICOM faculty members are qualified individuals who bring with them years of experience in the areas of teaching, performance, production, and music business.
The contact information is:
International College of Music (ICOM)
Wisma ICOMLot 126, Section 85AOff Jalan Pahang
Postcode 53000Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: 011-603-4023-6000
Fax: 011-603-4023-4344
Email: admissions@icom.edu.my
If you read the web site under admissions for financial help, there is a unique offer there. Below is a snippet from the site:
This site is designed to help you learn more about applying for financial aid and to give you easy access to important links and forms.
"Financial aid awarded by Berklee is supplemental to you and your family's total contribution of funds for your college education. Resources to help finance your Berklee education are available from many different sources including Berklee programs, federal and state programs, and private sources. This assistance may come in the form of loans, scholarships, grants, or student employment. Certain aid, such as private scholarships, requires research on your part. Funds from any single source are limited, so it is recommended to apply early for all possible sources of assistance.
Note that Berklee College of Music has two distinct offices that award and administer financial aid, and each has a separate application process and awarding criteria. The Office of Financial Aid awards all need-based aid, whereas the Office of Scholarships and Student Employment awards all merit-based scholarships and coordinates the student employment programs. A prospective Berklee student should apply for all types of aid to supplement the total contribution by the student and family."
Follow this link for details http://www.berklee.edu/financing/. It seems students can work with the college as they give employment opportunities. They claim to have over 500 positions and each post can be taken up for 10 -15 hours of work per week. The cheques are issued directlt to the students biweekly. Apart from that they also have the merit based scholarship. For more info on that visit:
That’s all for now. Hope the information was fruitful and helpful.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Can AKPK applicants apply PTPTN?
3 March 2009
By: S.Rajeswary
A friend of mine asked me an interesting question the other day. She was curious to know if her status as an applicant with AKPK will hurt her ventures for applying to a fresh PTPTN loan for education. I immediately set forth to get the answers, so I sat down and mailed AKPK. This was the response that I attained:
Thank you for your e-mail.Before financial institution approves credit facilities, they will look at the customer's CCRIS report. If customer is in AKPK's DMP, it is possible that FI does not approve the customer's new application for credit facilities due to the tagging in CCRIS (CCRIS shows that the existing accounts are restructured thru AKPK).Referring to your question whether AKPK's existing customer can get a loan from PTPTN, we would advise you to check with PTPTN as the decision is made by them.
Make Prudent Financial Management A Way of Life
Therefore the next thing that I can do is try to acquire information from PTPTN if this is possible. In the meantime, if anyone can feed me on the required information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Meanwhile, just to inform you guys, if you have any bad debts and you cannot cope with the stress, do feel free to consult AKPK. AKPK stands for Agensi Dan Pengurusan Kredit. AKPK is an agency set up by Bank Negara Malaysia in April 2006 to provide financial counselling and debt management to individuals as well as financial education to help individuals take control of their financial situation and gain peace of mind that comes from the wise use of credit.
Hope to get feedback, if not I will update. Cheers.
Cabinet nod for third intake
THE Cabinet has approved the third intake of a twinning programme for the bachelor of education in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) between teacher training institutes and foreign universities.
Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the approval was in line with the move to increase the number of English teachers who were not only fluent inthe language, but who could also grasp details.
“The ministry approved 500 students each for the first two intakes of the programme,” he said in a statement recently.
Hishammuddin said they would become the “model group” for other English teachers as well as Science and Mathematics teachers.
“We are certain that the quality of teaching and learning will improve with this approach, as will their overall performace in the English language,” he said.
The foreign universities involved under the twinning programme include Victoria University of Wellington, Auckland University, Canterbury University and Otago University in New Zealand, as well as Warwick University and Portsmouth University in Britain.
Hishammuddin said 10 teacher-training institutes, including those in Ipoh, Kota Baru and Batu Lintang, as well as the International Languages Teacher Training Institute, would be involved.
Those who aim to teach in primary schools will use the 1+2+1 model, whereby they will spend their first and final years in the teacher training institute, and the second and third years in a foreign university.
Those who will be teaching in secondary schools will follow the 3+1 model. They will spend the first three years in a foreign university and the final year back in the teacher training institute.
Students selected must attend and pass a foundation course before they can undergo the degree programme.
Hishammuddin said he was certain the programme would attract the best SPM school-leavers to take up teaching.
Monday, March 2, 2009
List of scholarships in Malaysia
List of scholarships in Malaysia
Monday, 2 March 2008
By: S.Rajeswary
Good morning all. I have been browsing the net to give readers plenty of information regarding scholarships and all. Well, we have to remember that scholarships are abundant these days, but the challenge to secure one is very competitive indeed. If you think you sincerely deserve a scholarship do check some brief information about the scholarship details below:
23 scholarships for hair-styling course
This sounds like an interesting course, especially if you are not part of the usual business or science liking student. It’s very much an exploration of the creative side of you. If you find this interesting and if it suits your liking, check out http://www.malaysia-scholarship.com/blog. This is just a snippet.
The hair styling course organised by the MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau in collaboration with Thomas and Guys Hair Styling Team is open for the 2009 intake.
Bureau head Datuk Michael Chong said the programme was open to under-20 youths of all races, from low-income families and with little education.
He said for this intake, the programme had received 23 scholarships sponsored by various donors – five from Datuk Yap Kim San, two from Goldhill Club, three from Tan Ah Chai, two from Lim Peng Soon, seven from the MCA, one from SG Goh and three from an anonymous donor.
Korean Government Scholarship 2009
The Government of the Republic of Korea is offering scholarship for six Malaysian students in order to support their undergraduate studies in Korea. The scholarship serves to promote education exchanges and friendship between Malaysia and Korea. Last year, the Korean government awarded scholarship to seven Malaysians for undergraduate degree course and forty two for graduate degree course.
Shell Malaysia Scholarship 2009 is awarded to Malaysian students for pursuing full-time undergraduate studies tenable at recognized universities in Malaysia or overseas, and Pre-University studies in Malaysia.Preferred field of study for Shell Scholarship are Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical),Sciences (Geosciences, Chemistry and Physics),Business Administration / Economics,Finance & Accounting,IT (includes Business/ Management IT),Master of Science (MsC) in Geosciences.
TOP GLOVE strongly believe in that people are the most important resources in building a world class manufacturer providing top quality products. Continuing with the Group’s philosophy of best practices, TOP GLOVE is inviting Malaysians who aspire to be the best to apply for scholarship.
Many parents do not kow that they can actually gain help from SOCSO to fund for their children’s educational needs if anything happens to them. From my experience, a student has applied for this service after her dad succumbed to some injuries and could not work. He was a retired man acquiring pension. Though the process is long and tedious, it is still worth the shot for genuine cases. Be prepared to be drilled with many forms, letters and proof/evidence to back up the application. Have a good relationship with the college to get the documents.
SOCSO is offering educational loans, amounting to as much as RM100,000, to children of members who are in receipt of monthly invalidity pensions.
Applicants can also be children of contributors who died while in employment because of injuries, or died before reaching their 55th year. The applicants must be below 21 years of age and pursuing degree, diploma or certificate courses recognised by the Education Ministry.
Scholarship Program For Diaspora Children 2009
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India, introduced a Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC), in the academic year 2006-07, for wards of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to assist them in pursuing Higher and Technical Education in India.
Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL), a Government of India Enterprise, has been designated as the Nodal Agency for implementation of the Programme.
Ten The University of Edinburgh International Undergraduate Scholarships are offered to students for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University. The undergraduate scholarships will be worth £1,000 per year and will be tenable for the duration of the programme of study.
Just remember, if you want to get yourself educated, you must have the will power and sheer determination. A good site that offers more precise detail is http://www.malaysia-scholarship.com/. It is a very vauable web site that can aid any students in getting scholarship info. The website has a comprehensive data of 6 bank scholarships, 49 6 bank scholarships, 49 corporate scholarships, 15 government scholarships, 33 University scholarships and 25 other scholarships. Good luch in your hunting!
Life is an echo. What you send out – you get back. What you give – you get.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Education can help lift your spirits especially during the economic crisis
The whole world is talking about it – the economic crisis. Are we hard core enough to be able to escape its’ dreaded clutches of misery and financial suffering? Amidst the great turmoil, I fervently looked around the net for possible escape from this. The good news is that the bad news can be turned into good news when you change your attitude. An interesting article published in www.newsweek.com lifted my spirits. The fact is that life goes on; businesses have to continue to function and sell their products despite the lower demands for exports.
Newsweek has highlighted top ten ranking jobs that are not affected by the economic crisis. One of the top ten ranking protected job is the health industry. No matter what happens, people have to equip themselves with necessary precautions as our deteriorating health conditions cannot go unattended. Education is also another sector that seems shielded from the crisis. In fact it seems that many Americans who have been retrenched are going back to college to finish something that they lightly deemed a few years ago. Yes! Education can save us from the worst downfall because we cannot compete with graduates with a mere high school certificate. It’s nothing against you to fall down flat, but to lie there, that’s a disgrace.
The next issue that is raised here is the financial constraints of paying for the courses. If you have savings, try investing it in a certificate; enroll yourself in a college and do something either on a part time basis or full time basis. For fresh high school leavers, take opportunity of the various government funding courses which is only funded because of the high demand in the field.
Nursing for instance is an excellent programme, which no doubt requires a very strong individual as its for tough nut crackers who can accept challenges. However, with sheer determination and reverence, this profession is a lucrative one. Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
The government of Malaysia has given full force to MQA to serve the students by giving them assurance of courses provided by private colleges. It may not be very easy to penetrate into a local university as the demand is too high and fails to accommodate the needs of all students. By giving private colleges a verified MQA certification to run "bonafide" courses it is seen as an important factor for students to still educate themselves. The good news is that course approved by MQA is further given assurance in the aid of PTPTN which totally absorbs the fee so that students do not have to feel the burden of forking thousands of ringgit. Though the course fee is covered for the whole duration of the course, students who qualify should not forget to repay the loan once they secure a job. With strategic career plan, students can settle their debts on a slow and flexible scale. For more information, please contact the writer at caitanya79@gmail.com or leave your comments here.
People can succeed at almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm.
Newsweek has highlighted top ten ranking jobs that are not affected by the economic crisis. One of the top ten ranking protected job is the health industry. No matter what happens, people have to equip themselves with necessary precautions as our deteriorating health conditions cannot go unattended. Education is also another sector that seems shielded from the crisis. In fact it seems that many Americans who have been retrenched are going back to college to finish something that they lightly deemed a few years ago. Yes! Education can save us from the worst downfall because we cannot compete with graduates with a mere high school certificate. It’s nothing against you to fall down flat, but to lie there, that’s a disgrace.
The next issue that is raised here is the financial constraints of paying for the courses. If you have savings, try investing it in a certificate; enroll yourself in a college and do something either on a part time basis or full time basis. For fresh high school leavers, take opportunity of the various government funding courses which is only funded because of the high demand in the field.
Nursing for instance is an excellent programme, which no doubt requires a very strong individual as its for tough nut crackers who can accept challenges. However, with sheer determination and reverence, this profession is a lucrative one. Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
The government of Malaysia has given full force to MQA to serve the students by giving them assurance of courses provided by private colleges. It may not be very easy to penetrate into a local university as the demand is too high and fails to accommodate the needs of all students. By giving private colleges a verified MQA certification to run "bonafide" courses it is seen as an important factor for students to still educate themselves. The good news is that course approved by MQA is further given assurance in the aid of PTPTN which totally absorbs the fee so that students do not have to feel the burden of forking thousands of ringgit. Though the course fee is covered for the whole duration of the course, students who qualify should not forget to repay the loan once they secure a job. With strategic career plan, students can settle their debts on a slow and flexible scale. For more information, please contact the writer at caitanya79@gmail.com or leave your comments here.
People can succeed at almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm.
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