2009-2010 GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program

Thanks to my loyal blog contributor who shared on this.

http://macee.org.my/05_30_content.htm

2009-2010 GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program

Application Deadline: March 19th, 2010

The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), in cooperation with the GE Foundation (USA), invites applications for the 2009/10 GE Foundation Scholars-Leaders Program open to qualified undergraduates who gain admission into Malaysian institutions of higher learning in the field of Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local universities. The award is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah. The GE Foundation established the scholarship fund as part of its philanthropic activity to encourage and support outstanding talents in countries where General Electric has offices and factories. Applications from ALL ethnic groups are highly encouraged. 

NATURE OF AWARD

1. Candidates accepted by a Malaysian institute of higher learning towards a bachelors degree as a first year student for the academic year 2009 will be considered for the award.


2. This award is for candidates who will not be receiving any financial assistance from other organizations.


3. Must be a Malaysian citizen majoring in Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local university. The award is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.


4. Three awards will be available for the year 2009/10.


5. The scholarship amount is USD 2,000 renewable up to 3 years, not including the first year of the degree program, based on certification of a continuing outstanding academic performance report received from the Dean of the university where enrolled.


6. Address application to:
     MACEE
     GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program
     18th Floor, Menara Yaysan Tun Razak
     200, Jalan Bukit Bintang
     55100 Kuala Lumpur
   
   Application forms can also be downloaded from here


7. Application deadline is March 19, 2010, 4:30 p.m.


8. All applicants need to have an e-mail account to receive updates on the scholarship.


9. All decisions of MACEE's Selection Committee are final.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Submit completed application in 15 in. x 10 in. envelope. Do not send original documents. Only certified true copies accepted.

1. 6 applications (original + 5 copies).


2. 6 copies of CERTIFIED Copies of relevant examination results (6 copies each).


3. 6 copies of CERTIFIED Copies of LATEST Income Tax Notice of Assessment / EA form from both parents.


4. Photograph attached to each of the 6 application forms.


5. 6 copies of CERTIFIED copies of the following documents from the Malaysian institution of higher education that you will be attending.
   a. Letter of Acceptance.
   b. Officially issued statement of expenses for academic year 2009-2010.


6. 6 copies of letters of reference (2 referees, preferably from a teacher or a professor). Letter of reference by parents, immediate family members or relatives of applicant are not acceptable.


7. 6 copies of CERTIFIED School Leaving Certificate & Testimonials from the previous institution/school attended.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION & FORM

You can DOWNLOAD the application form (MS Word format) by clicking the link below, but before that read the instructions.

Download Instructions:

1. Click the download link below.  A dialog box will appear.
2. Click "Save to file" option.
3. The file will be saved in your chosen drive.
4. Open the file and print.

Download the announcement and application form(218KB): Click here

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact MACEE for more information on this scholarship:

MACEE GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program 18th Floor, Menara Yaysan Tun Razak 200, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur Telephone: 03-2166 8878 Fax: 03-2166 1878 EMAIL MACEE

Malaysia Forum - New York

For those of you who are in US, do check out Malaysia Forum, to be held from 2nd April to 4th April 2010 in New York City.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=297744127189

United World College Young Leadership Summer Course - China 2010

Thanks to Evelyn for sharing on United World College Young Leadership Summer Course - China 2010.

http://csc.rcnuwc.no/

It is for students aged 17-20 years old and the application deadline is 28 Feb (for early birds discount) and 15 April (for regular fee).

Do check it out!

Join BRATs Now!

Thanks to my anonymous loyal blog contributor.

Malaysian Youth Report

Michael Teoh, a very passionate Malaysian Youth is now in London, together with Joel Neoh and Khailee (another 2 yet very capable Malaysians), are now in London. Mr. Roslan from MDeC is with them too.

They are now at the One Young World, where Michael shares on the thoughts in New Media Panel and also presented our Malaysian Youth Reports.

Youtube of his sharings are at http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Michael%20Teoh&search_type=&aq=f

His presentation on Malaysian Youth Report is covered by Reuters (unfortunately, haven't seen any local Malaysian media covered it) http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate-uk/2010/02/10/the-meeting-of-young-minds/

Prime Minister tweeted about it "I congratulate Michael Teoh & friends in representing Malaysia at the One Young World Inaugural Summit, London. All the best; make us proud!"

Scholarship Listing Site

Thanks to my loyal blog contributor for sharing of another scholarships listing site - http://www.questle.com , as well as its Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/myquestle

JPA scholarships for outstanding students

Thanks to my loyal blog contributor.

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 http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/7/education/5614353&sec=education

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THE Public Service Department (JPA) is offering scholarships to outstanding 2009 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students to further their studies locally and abroad up to the first degree level.


JPA said the scholarship offer this year was targeted at studies in critical fields like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, engineering and science and technology, as well as social sciences needed by the public sector and the nation.


Full details can be obtained from <a href="http://www.jpa.gov.my" target="_blank">www.jpa.gov.my</a> or by calling 03-8885 3412 from March 10, or by coming personally to counters at its human development division at the lobby, Blok C1, Putrajaya from 8am to 4pm.


Applications can be made online from the date the SPM examination results are officially announced. — Bernama

AMCHAM-MACEE 2010 Scholarship

Thanks to my loyal blog contributor for sharing on this opportunity.

To sign up for many other updates on such educational opportunities, do sign up at http://facebook.com/educatingmalaysianyouth

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http://macee.org.my/05_15_content.html

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The American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) are pleased to announce the competition for the AMCHAM-MACEE 2010 Scholarship. AMCHAM created a scholarship endowment program in 1998 to benefit deserving Malaysian students planning to pursue their undergraduate studies in the United States. The AMCHAM-MACEE 2010 Scholarship awards a US$20,000 scholarship, covering four years of undergraduate study in the United States ($5000.00/year renewable for four years subject to meeting the specified conditions). The scholarship is open to qualified Malaysian students who are accepted to an accredited university in the United States for four years of study culminating in a Bachelors degree. The student must be accepted for Fall semester, 2010.

ELGIBILITY

• Malaysian Students who have completed SPM, O Levels, STPM or A Levels.
• Secondary school results must be translated into English, certified as ta true copy and submitted with the application.
• TOEFL and SAT scores must be submitted, IF they are required by the U.S. university to which the student is applying to.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Certified copy of IC or Malaysian Passport.
• Prior acceptance into U.S. university/college.
• Certified copy of acceptance letter or certified copy of I-20 from U.S. university/college.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES

The application for admission and all supporting documents must be received by May 30, 2010, to be considered for the Fall 2010 award.  All documents must be official.  You may mail them or hand-deliver them to MACEE.

APPLICATION FORM

You can DOWNLOAD the application form (Microsoft Word format) by clicking the link below, but before that read the instructions.

Download Instructions:
1.) Click the download link below.  A dialog box will appear asking whether you want to open or save the file.  Chose the "Save it to file" option.
2.) The file will be saved in your chosen drive.
3.) Open the file in Microsoft Word. DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING.
4.) Print and fill out the form.

Download the application form: Click here

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact MACEE for more information on this scholarship:	For more information on AMCHAM, please contact:
MACEE AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship Program 18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, 200, Jalan Bukit Bintang,  55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: (603) 2166 8878 Fax: (603) 2166 1878 Email MACEE	AMCHAM Malaysia 11.03-11.05, Level 11, AMODA 22 Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: (603) 2148 2407 Fax: (603) 2142 8540 e-mail: info@amcham.com.my Web: www.amcham.com.my

US Aspirants - Start Preparing Early

To all of you, my blog readers who aspire to further studies in top US universities (be it Ivy League institutions, Liberal Arts Colleges or other institutions), my advice to you is to start preparing early, i.e. from NOW.

It will never be too early to start preparation. Some serious applicants, start preparations a few years in advance. Having said that, don't fret. Quite a number of people manage to do it with 6 months or so of solid preparations.

If you are starting and don't know where to start, my advice is for you to go through the links of resources at http://usapps2009.blogspot.com . About 140 links have been updated there already, and all should be free resources. If you come across other useful ones, do let me know, and I will update there for the benefits of everyone.

As a start, I would strongly suggest that you prepare well for your SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests. If your English is not super solid, you would need time to prepare. For SAT Subject Tests, it is very important, and hopefully, you would put in the efforts to prepare for it too! Don't underestimate it!

And you should start keep a note pad or note book, which you carry with you everywhere you go, and jot down instances of your life that you think are unique. It would be useful when you start drafting for your essays.

For a start, check out http://www.freerice.com .

Enjoy!

UKEC-Graduan Career Fair 2010

Thanks to Melissa Kong for highlighting this. 

UKEC-Graduan Career Fair 2010 would be held on 28th March 2010, 9am to 5pm at University College London, followed by interviews on 29th and 30th March 2010. 

http://www.ukeconline.com/careerfair/

Patents filed by Institutions in Malaysia

Just came across this article in The Edge today. It is an article by P. Kandiah, who is an intellectual property expert with 20 years of experience in the field at KASS International Sdn. Bhd.

He highlighted on the Top 20 Malaysian patent filers, and I have seen a notable increase in patent filings among quite a number of institutions in Malaysia.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - 251 patents in 2009 (up from 132 patents in 2008)

MIMOS - 131 (110)

Universiti Putra Malaysia - 71 (53)

Universiti Malaysia Pahang - 46 (4)

Universiti Malaya - 42 (18)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - 41 (23)

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia - 31 (12)

Universiti Sains Malaysia - 29 (4)

Universiti Teknologi MARA - 27 (11)

Malaysian Palm Oil Board - 19 (10)

Petroliam Nasional Berhad - 16 (4)

Multimedia Glory Sdn Bhd - 14 (14)

Telekom Malaysia Berhad - 14 (19)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka - 10 (0)

SIRIM Berhad - 10 (4)

Universiti Tenaga Nasional - 10 (4)

Institute of Technology Petronas Sdn Bhd - 7 (0)

Universiti Malaysia Perlis - 7 (0)

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia - 7 (6)

Asia-Pacific Special Nutrients Sdn Bhd - 5 (0)

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - 0 (5)

MARDI - 0 (4)

Seems that in general, most of them increase their patents filing, except for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, MARDI and Telekom Malaysia Berhad. For Multimedia Glory Sdn Bhd, it is equal with last year.

Credits to UTM for being the highest number of patents filed.

 

Introduce Talented High School Students to Cornell's Summer College

This would be a great way for those of you who aspire to get a sample of how top US universities' education is and also strengthen your chances of getting in.

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Dear Cornellian,

Do you know high school students who might benefit from college-level summer study at Cornell? If so, I hope you will tell them about Cornell University Summer College Programs for High School Students (www.summercollege.cornell.edu).

Cornell's Summer College, now in its forty-ninth year, is one of the
nation's longest running and most highly regarded pre-college academic
programs. It brings more than 800 academically talented high school
sophomores, juniors, and seniors from around the world to Cornell each
summer for three- and six-week programs.

Summer College students have the unparalleled opportunity to:

• experience what it's like to live and learn at a great Ivy League university,
• take real university courses,
• work closely with Cornell's world-renowned faculty,
• earn three to six college credits,
• explore majors and career options,
• get a jump on successful college applications,
• make friends from around the world--and much, much more.

As a Cornell alum, you also might be interested to know that in
addition to the gains realized by students, Summer College contributes
significantly to Cornell's recruitment efforts by introducing a
geographically, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse group of
talented students to Cornell. Many former Summer Collegians apply to
Cornell, and each year a significant number of these students are
members of the entering class.

Again, we would be grateful to you for sharing this information with
individuals or organizations you think could benefit from our award-
winning Cornell program. This year's application deadline for most
programs is April 30. Students can connect with other Summer College
fans through the Facebook link on our home page and can reach us directly at summer_college@cornell.edu or 607.255.6203.

Best regards,

Abby H. Eller, Director, and the Summer College staff
Cornell University Summer College Programs for High School Students
B20 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607.255.6203; Fax 607.255.6665
www.summercollege.cornell.edu

Volunteering with World Vision_Office

If anyone is interested and able to volunteer at World Vision
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Dear Friend of World Vision,


Thanks for being a part of our family!

We need two volunteers daily to help making call to introduce 30-Hour Famine Kidz and other task.

Date: 5, 8-11/2/2010 (Friday, Monday-Thursday)

Time: 9.30am-1pm, 1-5.30pm

Language: Bilingual

Kindly let us know the date and time you are available to come. Hopefully more than one day.

Briefing will be given.

Venue: World Vision office



Any enquiry, please contact me at 03-7880 6414.

Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!
 
Warm Regards,
 
Jennifer Ting  |  Promotion & Communications |  World Vision Malaysia
106 & 108 Ground Floor, Block A, Kelana Centre Point, Jalan SS 7/19, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
tel : +603-7880 6414  |  fax : +603-7880 6424   |   www.worldvision.com.my
 
World Vision is an International Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide
 to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. 

The 20th Young Corporate Malaysians CEO Series of Talks

The 20th Young Corporate Malaysians CEO Series of Talks

Date:- 10th February 2010 (Wednesday)

Time:- 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Venue:- Menara Integriti, Persiaran Duta (off Jalan Duta)

Speaker:- Jumaatun Azmi, Managing Director of KasehDia Sdn Bhd.

The URL for the talks are at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=256711123601 

If you would like to know more of Young Corporate Malaysians events, do sign up at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13036461979

If you would like to get updated on more educational resources, do sign up for Facebook page http://facebook.com/educatingmalaysianyouth 

Useful Video Educational Resources

Thanks to my loyal blog contributor for sharing on this awesome resources.

This are resources from Salman Khan, an alumnus of MIT and Harvard Business School, who have decided to make more than 1,000 videos on SAT, GMAT, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Finance etc for sharing with the world population.

Do check it out http://khanacademy.org/index.html 

Really awesome resources! Salute what he has done.

For those of you who would like to receive such links of useful educational resources, do join the Facebook Page of http://facebook.com/educatingmalaysianyouth  . Do share any useful educational resources there too, for the benefits of others!

Tuition-Free Colleges in the US

Thanks to Melissa Kong for sharing on this. This link shows some tuition-free colleges in the US.

http://blogs.static.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/22573.html - regarding tuition-free colleges in the US.

Peace Boat Award for Japanese Language Students

Thanks to Adriene Leong for sharing on this opportunity.

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I am writing to you to introduce Peace Boat, a Japan-based global education, advocacy and networking non-governmental organisation, and briefly outline a new scholarship programme, the Global Friendship Award, now being offered to Japanese language students around the world.

The Global Friendship Award provides recipients with an intensive, total immersion Japanese language study programme on board Peace Boat's 69th Global Voyage (16 April, 2010 – 25 July, 2010), as well as a bursary covering 40% of the entire voyage fare. The recipients of the Award will travel around the world with approximately 700 Japanese voyage partipants studying and communicating in Japanese everyday.

What is Peace Boat?
Peace Boat, an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, works to promote peace, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment through international grassroots exchange and educational programmes. Peace Boat carries out its main activities through a chartered passenger ship that travels the world on global voyages.
(http://www.peaceboat.org/english/index.html)

What is the Global Friendship Award?
- 40% Subsidy of Peace Boat Global Voyage fare visiting 22 ports in 20 countries.
- Free Intensive Japanese study programme on board Peace Boat.
- Open to students currently enrolled in a university (or equivalent).

The programme is designed to complement students' current courses of study and is suited to students seeking study opportunities during university summer holidays.

Peace Boat's 69th Global Voyage
Peace Boat's 69th voyage will be particularly special with ten Hibakusha (survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings) joining the voyage to  share their experiences of the atomic bombs. The hibakusha will provide testimony and generate exchange both on board and in ports of call around the world. This will be the third Hibakusha Project building on the success of those on Peace Boat's 63rd and 67th global voyages.
(http://www.peaceboat.org/english/voyg/67/spe/091015/index.html)

As well as 'The Hibakusha Project' guest educators from around the world will also join Peace Boat's 69th Voyage to provide lectures, workshops and seminars based on the voyage themes of sustainability, conflict and the environment.

What are the programme options?
Option A - Yokohama to Yokohama (April 16, 2010 - July 25, 2010)
Option B - Copenhagen to Yokohama (June 1, 2010 - July 25, 2010)

Application Deadline
19 March (FRI), 2010

It is our sincere hope that you will encourage students to apply for the
Global Friendship Award.

Best regards,

Maho Takahashi
International Coordinator
PEACE BOAT

1-32-13-4F Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0075, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5287-3192
Website: http://www.peaceboat.org/english/index.html

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Maho Takahashi
Peace Boat / GET Universal

TEL: +81-(0)3-5287-3192
FAX: +81-(0)3-5287-3193

http://www.peaceboat.org/english/index.html
http://www.pbcruise.jp
http://www.getuniversal.co.jp

Her Story film project

Thanks to Adriene Leong for sharing.

According to her, the deadline has been revised to 10th Feb 2010.

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http://herstoryfilmsproject.blogspot.com/

Herstory
    Is a lovely collective of women from different walks of life whom have desired, love and lost. Especially in Malaysia, where the inches of women's skirt is a matter of national security; we want to hear what the women say and tell their stories, our stories, your stories! Desires cannot and should not be censored.

Hantarlah Cerita Anda!

Syarat dan Terma:

1. Isi:
a) Cerita dari pengalaman sendiri (sebagai seorang perempuan atau orang yang dikenalpasti sebagai seorang perempuan)
b) Sebagai saksi pengalaman orang lain dalam hubungannya dengan penulis, misalnya: bagaimana dengan menyaksikan peristiwa itu mempengaruhi pencerita.

2. Format:
a) Cerita naratif (tidak lebih daripada 5 halaman, saiz font 12, Times New Roman, Double Spacing)
b) LakonLayar format (tidak lebih daripada 10 halaman, Courier, saiz font 12, Double Spacing)
c) bentuk Audio (kaset, cd atau wav jika menghantar secara talian; untuk perempuan yang tidak boleh menulis, contohnya: cerita dari nenek)

3. Bahasa: Bahasa Melayu atau Inggeris (dialog dalam cerita boleh dari setiap bahasa yang digunakan di Malaysia asalkan disertakan dengan penterjemahan dalam Bahasa Melayu ataupun Inggeris

4. Sila sertakan butiran di bawah ini bersama dengan cerita anda:
a. Nama: (sila jelaskan jika anda ingin menggunakan nama pena jika cerita anda dibuat untuk terbitan awam tetapi sila kirimkan nama asli anda untuk keperluan kerja.)
b. Nama Pena: (jika diperlukan)
c. Alamat
d. Telefon Bimbit:
e. Telefon Rumah:
f. Email:
g. Sila berikan latar belakang ringkas tentang diri anda sendiri, contohnya. Di mana anda dibesarkan, apa yang anda lakukan dan sebagainya (tidak lebih dari 100 Perkataan).

h. Sila nyatakan jika cerita anda daripada pengalaman anda sendiri atau anda menjadi saksi kepada orang lain, dan mengapa anda ingin menceritakan kisah ini. (tidak lebih dari 100 Perkataan.

5. Pemilihan 20 cerita akhir oleh panel juri adalah muktamad. Maklumat tentang juri akan diterbitkan di sini secepat mungkin.

6. Pencerita yang dipilih harus akan ke bengkel penyelaras "Ceritaku, Seorang Perempuan." bersama pembikin filem perempuan yang akan dibuat menjadi skrip dan kemudian menjadi filem bersama-sama, jika dipilih.

7. 20 cerita akan ke bengkel dan dari sana, pemilihan dari 5 cerita (atau lebih, bergantung pada dana dan sumber) akan dibuat menjadi film pendek.

8. Setelah selesai, filem-filem tersebut akan menjadi sebahagian daripada Film Festival "Perempuan Bercinta" yang akan dibawa ke seluruh Malaysia, dibuat tersedia secara talian, melalui bengkel dan juga ditayangkan di semua ruang yang ada.

9. Dengan menghantar cerita, pencerita bersetuju dengan semua syarat dan terma di atas.

10. Tarikh tutup untuk cerita yang akan diterima adalah pada jam 5, 31 Januari 2010.

11. Cerita untuk dihantar ke / hubungi :

- Email: herstory@kryss.org
- Alamat:
Projek Filem "Cerita Perempuan Itu"
B-10-10,
USJ Satu Avenue,
Persiaran Mewah,
USJ 1, 47.600
Subang Jaya,
Selangor.
- Website: herstoryfilmsproject.blogspot.com
-Telefon: 012-6969455
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Send your story in now!

Terms and Conditions:
1. Content:
a) Stories from own experiences (as a woman or a person identified as a woman)
b) As a witness to someone else's experience in relation to the writer, eg: how by witnessing that event affect the storyteller.

2. Format:
a) narrative story (no more than 5 pages, font size 12, Times New Roman, Double Spacing)
b) Screenplay format (no more than 10 pages, Courier, font size 12, double spacing)
c) Audio form (cassette, cd or wav if send online; to cater for women who can't write, eg: stories from your grandmother)

3. Language: Malay or English (dialogue in stories can be of any language spoken in Malaysia as long as a translation is provided in Malay or English.

4. Please include details below with your stories:
a. Name: (please specify if you would like to use a pen name if the stories is to be made public but do send us your real name for working purposes.)
b. Pen Name: (if required)
c. Address:
d. Handphone:
e. Housephone:
f. Email:
g. Please give a brief background on yourself eg. where do you grow up, what do you do etc. (not more than 100 words).
h. Please state if the stories is from your own experience or did you bear witness to someone else's, and why do you want to tell this story. (not more than 100 words).

5. Selection of the final 20 stories by the panel of juries is final. Information on the juries will be published here soon.

6. The selected storytellers are to workshop their stories with Herstory organizers and women filmmakers to be made into scripts and then into films together, if chosen.

7. The 20 stories will be workshop and from there, a selection of 5 stories (or more, depending on funding and resources) will be made into short films.

8. When finished, the films will be part of 'Women In Love' Film Fest that will be brought to all over Malaysia, made available online, in workshops as well as screened in any other avenue possible.

9. By sending us the stories, storytellers agreed to all the terms and conditions above.

10. Deadline for stories to be received is 5pm, 31 January 2010.

11. Stories to be send to/ contact info:

∑ Email: herstory@kryss.org
∑ Address:
Herstory Films Project
B-10-10,
USJ One Avenue,
Persiaran Mewah,
USJ 1, 47600
Subang Jaya,
Selangor.
∑ Website: herstoryfilmsproject.blogspot.com
∑ Phone: 012-6969455

One World Youth Jury 2010

Thanks to Adriene Leong for the post below.

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http://oneworldmedia.org.uk/awards/jury/youthjury/

Be Part of the One World Youth Jury 2010

Aged 16-21? Interested in the media and young people's issues around the world? Enter our competition to be part of the One World Youth Jury - and win a trip to London to visit TV channels, newspapers, and meet leading journalists and filmmakers.

• Competition closes on 8th March - more details below

The One World Media Awards is a leading awards event in the UK. It's open to films, radio programmes, newspaper articles and websites, and it's there to recognise the best media coverage of the developing world. The prestigious Awards are presented in a televised ceremony each year.

The One World Media Awards are made up of a range of categories, and each has its own jury panel.

Right now we're looking for four young people to judge one of the awards - the Children's Rights Award, sponsored by Unicef. It's for media that acknowledges the voices of young people in the developing world. In 2009, the winner was Saving Africa's Witch Children, a documentary on Channel 4 about children branded as 'witches' in parts of Nigeria.

Could you be one of our young judges? We're running a competition to find them. 

What you could win

If you're one of the four selected young jurors for 2010, we'll let you know in late March. Then, here's what will happen:

• you will be sent about 10 entries for the Children's Rights Award in early April. These will be a mixture of TV and radio programmes, plus written articles, and you'll have 3-4 weeks to watch/read/listen to them
• we will invite you to London from 25-27 April, with all expenses paid for, to take part in a series of activities organised for you. You'll visit live TV news programmes as they go out, visit newspaper offices, and meet leading journalists and filmmakers to hear their experiences of covering overseas stories
• on 27th April you will take part in a jury meeting to select the winner of the Children's Rights Award
  
• you will then come to the One World Media Awards ceremony, on 22nd June in London, and present the Children's Rights Award.

 

Education Conference 2010

Thanks Adriene Leong for the link below for Education Conference 2010

http://educationmalaysia2010.wordpress.com/conference-details/

DETAILS
Date: 2 March 2010
Venue: Royale Bintang Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

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CONFERENCE ITINERARY
8.45am : Registration
8.55am : Arrival of guest of honour
9.00am : Opening Reception & Ceremony
9.20am : Keynote Address
10.05am : Symbolic Launch
10.15am : Tea break
10.30am : Panel 1: Dissecting the UN Special Rapporteur's Report on Malaysian education
12.30pm : Lunch
1.45pm : Multimedia Presentation
2.00pm : Panel 2: Are Schools Nurturing A New Malaysia?
3.45pm : Tea break
4.00pm : Panel 3: Open Forum Discussion with Malaysian Students
5.45pm : Closing Remarks
6.00pm : Cocktail Reception
7.00pm : Movie Screening – "Gadoh"
8.30pm : End

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PANEL DETAILS

Panel 1: Dissecting the UN Special Rapporteur's Report on Malaysia

[Note: For information on the report, please click here]

The conference proper begins with the review and dissecting of the UN Special Rapporteur Report, Vernor Muñoz, on his mission to Malaysia. During the session, the panellists will provide his/her views on the various fundamental issues raised by the report.

This panel is aimed to interpret and putting the report into context, assessing their validity, and provide an alternative view if necessary. Hence, the panellists will consist of individuals from various backgrounds and field of work.

Proposed speakers:
1. Education Ministry – Dr Faridah
2. Suhakam –Tan Sri Asiah
3. Academician – Azmi Sharom

Panel 2: Are Schools Nurturing a Better Malaysia?

The conference will transit from assessing the Special Rapporteur's report to reviewing the ground reality of Malaysian education system and its school.

More specifically, the panel will seek to determine if the present system is adequate in moving its people closer towards a better nation, and if it's achieving the goals of the national education philosophy.

The panellists are made up of different individuals whom have vast experience working with the grassroots, i.e. in school with students. They will provide valuable insights on the reality in schools, and also share their experiences about alternative education methods.

Proposed speakers:
To be added soon

Panel 3: What Do We Want for Our Schools and Education System

This panel provides a rare avenue for students, who are the direct stakeholders of the education system, to have their voices heard.

It will be hosted by Fahmi Fadzil of the Fairly Current Show, hence promises a lively yet stern forum for the country's youths to express their opinions on the education system.

Panellists representing a diverse range of education institutions/level will be invited to share their thoughts on the present state, and also ideas on how to improve the schools and system.

Proposed speakers:
To be added soon

"Gadoh" Movie Screening

East-West Center Asia Pacific Leadership Programme

The East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii is organizing the Asia Pacific Leadership Programme (APLP), and is now open for applications until 31st January 2010.

Quoting from the website:-

"The Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in Asia Pacific and a signature program of the East-West Center. The program links advanced and interdisciplinary analysis of emergent regional issues with experiential leadership learning. 

The APLP empowers future leaders with the knowledge, skills, experiences and supportive community needed to successfully navigate personal and regional change in the 21st century.

Graduates leave the East-West Center with an expanded regional perspective. They are knowledgeable about the societies and issues of the Asia Pacific region and trained to exercise leadership and promote cooperation in a variety of cultural, geographical and institutional environments.

APLP alumni are navigators of change."

Do check out at http://www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp . For those who get selected, you would get Asia Pacific Leadership Fellowship, worth USD15,000, that would support a good % of your cost, but you would still have some portion of cost that you need to pay for (although you can attempt to get some form of scholarships).

Vin Nie's Dance Marathon Fundraising

Vin Nie, a fellow Malaysian at Stanford University, Palo Alto, is taking part in Dance Marathon 2010, where she would be on the feet to dance for 24 hours on 6th February 2010, to educate global communities about international fight against AIDS and also to raise fund to build health clinics in Rwanda (to be built by Partners In Health, a non-profit organization).

It is always hearthening to see people are involving in such noble actions. If you can, do help to spread the words and/or support Vin Nie in her efforts!

 

http://dm.stanford.edu/contribute/participant/210

 

 

"No East, No West" International Conference on Inter-cultural Dialogue

Thanks to a message from Danial Fahmi from Malaysian Youth Movement and Entrepreneurs

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"NO EAST, NO WEST"
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE:
FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING AND BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS CULTURES AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE OF ASIA AND EUROPE
26th - 30th April 2010, Holiday Inn Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia


"No East, No West" International Conference on Intercultural Dialogue: "Fostering Understand...ing and Building Bridges Across Cultures Among Young People of Asia and Europe" is organised by the World Youth Foundation ("NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations") in co-operation with World Youth Peace Summit, Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, the State Government of Melaka and various other agencies.

The International Conference is tentatively scheduled to be held from 26th to 30th April 2010 at Holiday Inn Melaka, Malacca, Malaysia.

"No East No West " is a follow-up to the 2006 Dialogue " We Are One" which seeks to provide a unique opportunity for young people to discuss and understand the different religious, cultural and social priorities and beliefs in their regions thus cultivating a culture of peace and dialogue.

During this 5-day event, young people, religious leaders, politicians and business communities will come together and exchange views and experiences based on their respective religion, spiritual and cultural traditions. The International Conference will also reflect on how religions can assist in facing critical issues that concern our societies, and will try to discover and create new pathways to peace through intercultural/inter-religious cooperation.

Leadership training session will also be conducted during the Dialogue. Among the topics that will be presented are the different leadership styles, how to lead change, how young people can make a difference and what change tools and approaches work. A young successful leader will be invited to share with the participants on why characteristics like integrity are important to make an effective leader.

The objectives of this International Conference are:

Ø To create awareness of cultural differences at local, national and international level, as well as to identify existing common ground.

Ø To increase intercultural and interfaith dialogue and build bridges between those of different faith and ethnicity especially between young people of Asia and Europe.

Ø To encourage initiatives aimed at promoting understanding of the diverse cultures and faith of countries in Asia and Europe particularly among the younger generation.

Ø To recognize that religious leaders, politicians, the business community and young people have a role in promoting a peaceful world.

Ø To promote the use of mass-media and ICTs for the promotion of peace, dialogue and non-violence.


Application Criteria:

Young people from Asia and Europe between the ages of 18 - 30 (however some flexibility will be exercised as the definition of youth varies from country to country)


Youth representatives from various national youth organisations, institutions of higher learning, civil society organisations, young representative of religious/faith groups, including those working in institutions promoting cultural and interfaith dialogue, think tanks or those in accomplishments like education, arts and media from Asia and Europe.
An official of the Ministry of Youth or a related government agency

Have a good understanding of the theme and the relevant policies in their respective countries

Proficient in English and able to do presentations in English, is a must

Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to solve problems through adaptability and flexibility.

Motivated to improve the lives of others through their actions and work.

Culturally aware and sensitive to the aspirations of the youth around the world.
Capable and willing to share experiences and resources with others in the community and contribute to the "No East, No West" follow-up process.

Willing and being able to participate actively for the whole duration of the project


Geographical and gender balance will be respected


Registration Fee:
Early Registration (on or before 15th February 2010)

Local Participant - RM 150
International Participant - USD 150


Late Registration (after 15th February 2010)

Local Participant - RM 200
International Participant - USD 200



Information on the conference including the Application Form, is available on WYF's website at http://www.wyf.org.my .

Issued by World Youth Foundation


For more information please contact:

Ms Varsha Ajmera
Chief Operations Officer
World Youth Foundation
Tel. No : +606 2320911
Fax No : +606 2323911
http://www.wyf.org.my/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wrld_youth_foundation/join

6-week "Study of the U.S. Institute" program

To those age below 25, check out this fully-sponsored 6-week "Study of the U.S. Institute" program for Student Leaders on Global Environmental Issues and New Media. Both are separate programs.

Deadline:- 29th January 2010.

Details at http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/susi.html for both the programs.

Details for the Global Environmental Issues program, go to http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/susi_studleaders_globenviron_2012.pdf .

Details for the New Media program, go to http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/susi_studleaders_newmedia_2012.pdf
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Facebook Page - Educating Malaysian Youth

If you are a Malaysian and you care about the future education of Malaysian youths, I would like to invite you to join this Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/educatingmalaysianyouth

It was created on 20th January 2010 by a young and passionate Malaysian, who hopes to leverage on Malaysians on Facebook, to share useful resources that will educate Malaysian youths and students, be it articles, scholarships, competitions, events, conferences, talks, quotes, other Facebook pages, blogs, forums etc.

It is the hope that each and everyone of us can learn from the resources shared there, as well as be able to share some of our useful resources for others.

We can all make a difference in moulding the future generation of Malaysians. Lets all play our little part to make it happen.

Go to http://www.facebook.com/educatingmalaysianyouth . Do spread the words to others too!

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Finance Resources

Thanks to Jesse Young for sharing on this resources.

For those of you who would like to learn more about Finance, there are 95 quality resources shared at http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2010/01/20/95-finance-lectures-everyone-should-listen-to/ .

Do check it out!

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邀你出席《艺字文彩》师生书画展- 23/1-24/1/2010 (blog)

Thanks to Yean Shan for sharing on this. For those of you who are interested in Chinese Calligraphy, there would be an exhibition on 23rd and 24th January 2010 from 11am to 5pm at E-Culture Cultural Center in Kepong.

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“艺字文采”师生春联书画展：1月23日至24与你有约

甲洞艺文化工作坊诚邀您出席 《艺字文彩》师生春联书法展。这次的展出约有40幅各种形式的作品，体现了学员在过去一年的学习成果。此外，作品内容更充分流露学员个人的创作风格和迎春的心境。

日期：23/1 (星期六)- 24/1/2010 (星期日）

时间：11am - 5pm

地点：艺文化工作坊

You Are Cordially Invited To Attend A Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition.

Date: 23/1 (Sat) - 24/1/2010 (Sun)

Time: 11am - 5pm

Venue: E- Culture Cultural Center

活动流程 / Programmes:

- 现场挥毫、赠送春联 Free Spring Festival Couplets

- 古筝表演 Gu Zheng Musical Performance

- 茶艺示范 Tea Ceremony

欲知更多详情，欢迎联络艺文化工作坊：012- 2917 670 或浏览

For more information, kindly contact E- Culture Cultural Center 012- 2917670 or check out the event at http://www.facebook.com/pages/E-Culture-Cultural-Center/225753208639

P&G Business Challenge 2010

P&G Business Challenge 2010

You can check out and apply now at http://www.pgbusinesschallenge.com .

A great event for those undergraduates, who would like to have a great exposure in business and corporate world, especially in FMCG environment.

Live with World Memory Expert, RON WHITE

Check this event out.
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Dear Sir/ Madam,

 

We  cordially  invite  you  to  attend  a  talk  on  Live with World Memory Expert by Ron White, the renowned World Memory Expert & Guinness Book of World Memory Record Holder.

 

The details are as below.

 

Date    :           26 January 2010 (Tuesday)

Time    :           2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Venue  :           Centre for Extension Education

                        Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

                        No.11, Jalan 13/6, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

 

Admission is FREE. Enclosed herewith is the flyer for your kind reference.

 

Please inform us with regard to your attendance for reservation purpose.

(Details of contact is per attached flyer).

 

Reservation is on first-come-first-serve basis.

 

 

Best Wishes,

Secretariat, MMLM

Start-Up@Singapore - 24 Hour Biz Plan Challenge

Check this out for those of you who are interested to start a Start-Up

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You can do a lot in 24 hours. But developing an entire business idea?

Here's your chance! Start-Up@Singapore brings to you Singapore's first ever 24 Hour Biz Plan Challenge. Form teams of 2 to 4 members and join us this 23rd + 24th Jan 2010. Various industry experts will be present on that day to engage you in topics about up and coming industries in Singapore and the event will culminate in an exciting pitching and presentation round. Participants will also have an opportunity to submit their business idea to The Ultimate Start-Up Space (http://www.ultimatestartupspace.com.sg)

Top 3 teams of the 24 Hour Biz Plan Challenge will walk away with $500 in prizes and DIRECT entry into the 11th Start-Up@Singapore Semi-Finals!

Venue: NUS Business School
Time: 11am 23rd January 2010 to 1pm 24th January 2010

*Participant kit is now available for download from our website

We only have a FEW more spaces left, so get your groups and sign up NOW @ http://www.startup.org.sg. Registration closes Thursday, 21st Jan 2010.

Chan Leong (Carnegie Mellon University) - Sharings

Chan Leong who has just obtained admission into Carnegie Mellon University for Early Decision, has written this piece of sharing to hopefully motivate those of you who have just submitted your applications or going to do so soon. 

http://revolvingaround.blogspot.com/2010/01/if-i-can-make-unimaginable-you-can-too.html

If you are planning to apply to US universities by end of 2010, with admission of 2011 Fall (i.e. around August/September 2011), hope that you would start working hard from now onwards. Time is ticking, and the earlier you start the better. 

To kick off your preparation, you can read through a bunch of resources at http://usapps2009.blogspot.com 

Penn admissions interviews Feb 6 & 20

If you are applicant to Penn, do kindly contact them for the interview.

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INFORMATION ABOUT PENN INTERVIEWS IN MALAYSIA

Dear Penn Applicant,

The Alumni Secondary School Committee is running admissions interviews for freshmen applicants to the University of Pennsylvania. The interview is entirely optional. However, if you decide not to be interviewed, please do let us know why so we can complete your record.

The main interviews will be held at the following dates and times:

Dates: Saturday, February 6 and 20
Time: 2pm or 3.30pm
Venue: Business Centre, Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Dress code: Smart casual

Applicants in Penang can also arrange to be interviewed in Penang on January 30.

Please RSVP to rsvppenn@gmail.com with the following information:

First Name, Last Name as per Penn application:
Birthdate:
Current school:
Cellphone no:

Available dates and times (Feb 6 is preferred in order to give your interviewers ample time to write-up their reports):

The format will be as follows:

1. You will be scheduled for a time slot at either 2pm or 3.30pm depending on available slots and your availability. Slots are limited by the number of alumni available to interview and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

2. We will begin interviewing applicants in each time slot in the order of sign-in at the business centre and we'll try to match applicants to alumni by school (College of Arts and Sciences/Wharton/Engineering/Nursing).

3. Each interview should take about 20-30 minutes so the longest you should have to wait is an hour.

SSC Malaysia
University of Pennsylvania

20th International Youth Leadership Conference

20th International Youth Leadership Conference
Prague, Czech Republic
July 11th - 16th, 2010

JOIN STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR A MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Civic Concepts International is inviting you to join a select group of 100 young leaders from as many as 35 different countries for an open-minded exchange of diverse perspectives on contemporary global challenges.

Develop your leadership potential, enhance your networking, interpersonal and public speaking skills, raise your intercultural awareness and benefit from global perspectives.

The IYLC is a week-long forum on world politics, international relations and justice, which will engage you in:
-   A Simulation of a UN Security Council meeting
-   An International Criminal Court mock pre-trial
-   Model European Parliament proceedings
-   Visits to foreign embassies, governmental and other institutions
-   Group debates and panel discussions on subjects of global importance
-   Networking events and dinners with diplomats, politicians and experts

Apply and secure your place early to take advantage of our 30% Early Bird discounts

http://www.czechleadership.com

Congrats to Chan-Leong and Nik Zulhariz CMU Class of 2014

Congratulations to Teng Chan-Leong and Nik Zulhariz for getting Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Early Decision for Class of 2014!

Live & Inspire Series - Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid Omar

Congrats to Tim Fernandez and his team for bringing out yet another successful Live & Inspire Series, and today, it featured Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid Omar - CEO of Maybank (Former CEO of Telekom Malaysia and Former CEO of UEM)

To join Live & Inspire Series' Facebook Page, it is at http://www.facebook.com/liveandinspire .

For today's talk, am going to copy the sharings that are posted in the Live & Inspire Facebook page for all to learn.

1. 9th out of 11 children. Had a tough childhood. First break through was going into boarding school - MRSM Seremban.

2. Leaders are not born. Each and everyone of us has a chance to be a leader.

3. Qualities of a good leader : A visionary, an inspiring person, knowledgeable, a person open and prepared to learn from team member.

4. No corporation can claim to be Regional Leader if home base is not stable 

5. I wanted to create changes so that they didn't live in poverty anymore.

6. I have made mistakes before but what is important is for me to learn from them. Some of them are personal in nature and some of them are from my career. I don't have any regrets. I'm so blessed in my life.

7. I'm the worst example of work/life balance. I work from 12 to 16 hours a day. I want to make sure this year I do not stay in the office past 12 midnight. (Having said that, I have stayed past midnight twice already this month.) Though I work hard, I am grateful to spend time with my wife, 2 daughter and parents. Quality of the time matters.

8. I went through a government education system. Many of my management colleagues went to local universities. There are challenges, however I don't think we should generalize that the local educational system are bad. I think we should stop complaining about how bad the school system is here, and do something about it to make it better.

9. Innovation cannot be dictated by the CEO, as the CEO I provide the platform.

10. The reason why I am where I am is because I am always hungry to do more.

11. 1/3 of my times is spent on meetings , 1/3 on the governance and the business, 1/3 on client engagement

12. Always be hungry to learn and do more work.

13. H.O.T. culture at Maybank - I encourage honesty, openness, and trust.

14. I learn a lot of my leadership skills on the job I've been blessed to work with a lot of inspiring people.

Enjoy learning!

Akademi Merdeka, Perlembagaan dan Semangat Perlembagaan

Thanks for the sharing, Wan Saiful. 

Akademi Merdeka, 5 – 7 Februari 2010 Salam sejahtera, Anda dijemput untuk memohon menghadiri Akademi Merdeka yang akan diadakan pada 5 – 7 Februari 2010 (Jumaat – Ahad) bertemakan "Perlembagaan dan Semangat Perlembagaan: Memahami konsep kedaulatan undang-undang". Akademi Merdeka kali ini akan dipimpin oleh Professor Abdul Aziz Bari, Felo Kanan Institute for Democracy & Economic Affairs (IDEAS) yang merupakan pakar undang-undang daripada Universiti Islam Antarabangsa, berdasarkan modul yang beliau hasilkan khas untuk Akademi ini. Para peserta juga akan berpeluang berinteraksi dengan wakil-wakil pelbagai parti politik kerajaan dan pembangkang. Lokasi Akademi Merdeka kali ini ialah di Institut Latihan Kehakiman dan Perundangan (ILKAP), Bangi, Selangor. Akademi Merdeka ialah satu kursus pendek yang membincangkan dengan mendalam prinsip-prinsip penting untuk negara, seperti kedaulatan undang-undang, kerajaan terhad, pasaran bebas dan kemerdekaan individu. Program dikendalikan oleh tokoh-tokoh tersohor dari dalam dan luar negara dan biasanya berlangsung daripada hari Jumaat sehingga Ahad. Semua peserta dimestikan menginap di tempat program. Para peserta juga dibekalkan dengan buku, kertas kerja serta lain-lain bahan rujukan. Topik-topik yang akan dibincangkan secara kritikal termasuklah: Demokrasi, keperlembagaan, dan perlembagaan Pengasingan kuasa berdasarkan Perlembagaan Malaysia Hak asasi manusia dan perlembagaan Kedudukan istimewa Islam dan Melayu Federalisme dalam Perlembagaan Malaysia Mendepani cabaran keperlembagaan Akademi Merdeka merupakan satu program unik yang akan mencabar minda dan membina daya intelektual golongan mahasiswa dan professional muda. Biasanya sekitar 30-40 orang peserta akan dipilih untuk menyertai akademi intensif ini. AkademiMerdeka.org menawarkan biasiswa untuk membolehkan seramai mungkin peserta menyertai Akademi Merdeka. Semua yang berminat digalakkan memohon biasiswa yang kami tawarkan untuk membiayai sebahagian atau keseluruhan yuran penyertaan dan kos penginapan. Tetapi kos pengangkutan mungkin akan dibiayai dalam kes-kes tertentu sahaja. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila lawati www.AkademiMerdeka.org » Terima kasih Editor, AkademiMerdeka.org AkademiMerdeka.org ialah satu projek pendidikan ide-ide libertarianisme dalam Bahasa yang dijalankan oleh Atlas Global Initiative for Free Trade, Peace and Prosperity. Atur langganan | Henti langganan © AkademiMerdeka.org

Links for Haiti earthquake relief donation

Thanks a lot to Victor Lem for sharing the links for those of you who would like to donate for Haiti earthquake relief donation!

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Google Crisis Response:
http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/#utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-sk&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=haiti%20relief

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/html/helpicrc Medecins san Frontieres or Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=197&hbc=1&source=ADR1001E1D01 UNICEF: https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1

Youth Essay Contest: "We Can Change..."

Thanks to YB Sim Tze Tzin for sharing on this.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of CEDAW

We Can Change...

Youth Essay Contest

CEDAW promises women of the world their human rights and fundamental freedoms. Yet in many countries this remains an elusive dream. How and what can we change to "ensure the equal rights of men and women to enjoy all economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights" as envisioned by the Convention?

We invite young people around the world, especially in developing countries, to share their ideas. What is the most important issue affecting women's lives in your country, and what solutions do you propose? Submityour short, original essay for the chance to win valuable prizes and to get published on the WLP website!

To enter, email your completed essay to wlp@learningpartnership.org with the author's name, age, country, and email address. Please write "Essay Contest" in the subject line.

Deadline for Entries: January 31, 2010

• First Prize: Netbook (worth $500)
• Second Prize: iPhone or iPod (worth $250)
• Third Prize: Flip Video Camera (worth $150)

Additional outstanding essays will be published online on WLP's blog Our Vision and Our Voices.

Competition Guidelines

• Open to young people between 18-25 years of age. Winners will be asked for proof of identity, including age.
• Essays must be original, unpublished work.
• Essays should be between 500-1000 words, written in English.
• By entering this competition, participants grant WLP permission to publish their essays and use them for promotional or other purposes.
• Essays may be edited for publication and other purposes.
• Tax obligations, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner.

From: http://www.learningpartnership.org/programs/ywlp/cedaw-contest

Facebook Page for Scholarships

Thanks to my loyal anonymous blog contributor for sharing this.

This is a great resource for scholarships information. 

http://www.facebook.com/biasiswascholarship

Malaysia Forum Sunway

Thanks to Mei San for initiating the inaugural Malaysia Forum Sunway.

Date: 24 Jan 2010 (Sunday)

Venue: Starbucks, Sunway Pyramid (Ground floor, old wing entrance)

Time: 2.00 - 4.00 pm

Topic: YOUTH ACTIVISM - THE WAY FORWARD

Check out the Facebook event. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=252989793267

Teach for Malaysia

For those who care about Malaysia's Education, this is an initiative that Keeran and Dzameer started - Teach for Malaysia.

For those of you who would like to know more, do join their Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teach-For-Malaysia/168630896369 .

There will be first meeting, which would be attended by Teach for All. Tentatively set on 31st January 2pm. Do check on this Facebook Event to get the latest info. Check it out http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262857132968 .

Do spread the words to those who care about Malaysia's education.

INSEAD MBA Info Session - 25th February 2010

MBA Aspirants, do check out this INSEAD MBA Information Session on 25th February 2010 6:30pm in Kuala Lumpur.

http://mba.insead.edu/events/asia.cfm

PwC IT Consultant

Salika from PwC shared with me this opportunity. This would be pertinent for those with IT degree and are interested in consulting job with PwC. Check it out!

http://www.pwc.com/my/en/careers/calender.jhtml

Drum Major Institute for Public Policy

Thanks to Andrew Loh for sharing on this.

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Application deadline: February 14, 2010


The Drum Major Institute for Public Policy created DMI Scholars to identify progressive college activists from underrepresented communities and train them in the skills necessary to obtain and succeed in entry-level public policy positions. With DMI's network and expertise, DMI Scholars will become the future Legislative Directors, Policy Analysts and Advisors who fuel the progressive movement with new ideas and effective advocacy.

We strongly encourage students of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.


www.dmischolars.org

NUS MBA roadshow in Kuala Lumpur - 16th Jan 2010

MBA aspirants, do check out NUS MBA and EMBA roadshow in Kuala Lumpur on 16th January 2010.

Check it out here .

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Michael Teoh - Contender for World Economic Forum 2010, Davos

I posted this up on 13th December, to get Malaysians to submit video, to have a shot at representing Malaysian Youth at World Economic Forum 2010 at Davos. The post was here .

Michael Teoh has submitted his video, sharing very passionate about his vision and view points from the youth.

Do check it out below!




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A Free Disney Day - Only for those who are currently in the US

Thanks for the information shared by one of my loyal blog contributors.

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This is for the US students who do volunteer work within the US. 

Disney is currently giving a free Disney Day ( a 1-day pass to either Disneyland California, or Disneyworld Florida) which will be valid till Dec 15, 2010 to people who volunteer for 1 day.  The cost of a 1-day ticket is about US$70+. 


http://home.disney.go.com/parks/

We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities. So we're celebrating these volunteers' good works by giving each of them a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free. There's no better time to make a dream come true for others and let us make a few come true for you.