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Monbukagakusho : MEXT Scholarship 2010 -

redwine2 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:57:33 +0800

The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce that the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for the Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) is now open for application until 23rd September 2009. Malaysian nationals who would like to pursue their Master’s degree courses in Japan are invited to apply for the scholarships. During the term of the scholarship, a monthly allowance of approximately 258,000 yen (subject to change) will be given. Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at the universities will be exempted. A round-trip airplane ticket is also provided.

Course duration is principally one (1) year from October 2010 to September 2011 (except for Business Administration Course, the commencement of the program is from September 2010 to August 2011). Courses will be conducted in English language. There are five (5) courses available under the Young Leaders’ Program:

A. Business Administration Course (Master of Business Administration)

B. Law Course (Master of Law)

C. School of Government Course (Master in Public Administration or Master in Public Policy)

D. School of Local Governance Course (Master in Public Administration or Master in Public Policy)

E. Medical Administration Course (Master of Medical Administration)

Application is to be made through our recommending authorities; for Business Administration

Course, please contact the National Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia at

03-6204-9811 (Ms. Annie William), for the other 4 courses, please contact the Public

Service Department of Malaysia at Tel: 03-8885-3555 (Ms. Nor Hasaliza Asikin).

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens below 40 years old as of 1st October 2010 (for

Business Administration below 35 years old as of 1st September 2010).

2. Applicants must be degree holders who have achieved excellent results with a good

command of English language; a minimum TOEFL score of 600 or TOEFL-CBT of

250 or equivalent and GMAT score of 600, with at least 3 years of working

experience for Business Administration Course.

For the other 4 courses, aminimum TOEFL score of 550 or TOEFL-CBT score of 213

or equivalent is required. In addition, 4 years’ working experience in legal office

of home country is required for Law Course, and at least 3 to 5 years’ working

experience in the government office is required for the rest.

For further details, please contact the Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan at

03-2177-2600 ext. 157/146 or the respective recommending authorities.

The Deloitte Tax Challenge

redwine2 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:46:12 +0800

3 June – 19 August 2009
Are you ready to put yourself to the test?

The Deloitte Tax Challenge is an annual competition open to all Malaysian students pursuing a tertiary education. The competition was conceived as a way to introduce tax as a lucrative and exciting career option to people who have not yet considered a career in the field of taxation. Winners are given cash prizes and stand the chance of being offered an internship with Deloitte Malaysia’s Tax services group.
For further information about Deloitte Malaysia and its services, visit www.deloitte.com/my.
Who is eligible?
The Challenge is open to full-time Malaysian students of universities, university colleges and colleges (public and private) in Malaysia regardless of the faculty to which they are attached.
Source : http://www.deloittechallenge.com/home

UK student visa

redwine2 — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:17:22 +0800

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...1471&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: Britain’s new points-based visa system for foreign students got off to a nervous start for Malaysians, with many ap pli cations rejected due to “glitches” on the part of British universities.

The cause was traced to the universities not adhering to tedious policy requirements under the UK Border Agency’s student tier (Tier 4) of the points-based system en forced from March 31.

There are 49 policy requirements under the student tier, with universities having now to list everything from total course fee to course du ration.

British High Commissioner Boyd McCleary described the early stages of the student tier implementation here as “teething”.

“This is a new system and some of our universities weren’t used to it. At the start, the universities didn’t actually get everything right although we told them what we wanted.

“Frankly, we were rejecting too many (visa) letters (issued by the universities to students) on technical grounds,’’ he said yesterday.

Under the system, foreign students have to pass an online points-based assessment (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk) and need 40 points to qualify for a general student visa.

Thirty points are awarded if a letter of acceptance is issued by a British institution registered with the agency and 10 points if the student shows proof of enough funds to support the course fee and living expenses for the first year.

When it was first introduced, the new Tier 4 visa system was touted by British authorities to be “much simpler, more straightforward and transparent”.

McCleary said since the early setback, the rejection rate for the student visas here had dropped to a single digit-level from the 25% to 30% weekly rate previously.

“This is because the universities have begun to comply with the requirements. The high commission, on its part, is also trying to interpret the rules as flexibly as it can.

“If it is just a minor issue, we make a phone call to sort things out. We don’t want to turn away genuine students,’’ he said, adding that he had just sent off another “reminder letter” to several British universities to comply with the new visa system.

He said a student could request for an administrative review if an application was rejected, adding that the reviews would be handled by the British High Commission’s visa unit in Bangkok.

The high commission here, which received about 6,000 applications from Malaysians to study in Britain last year, has beefed up its visa unit with more staff as the peak August-September application period approaches.

McCleary also said the UK Border Agency had eased certain student visa policies from June.

They include proof of availability of funds, content of loan letters, higher maintenance requirements in London only applying to those who study in inner London, and allowing those applying to study A-Levels in Britain to make visa applications based on a conditional offer from their education provider while they await their GCSE results.

Taylor's Principal's Award 2010

redwine2 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:16:57 +0800

Dateline : 14 August 2009

Calling all SPM 2009 students who have contributed significantly to your country, community or school.

Minimum requirement

SPM level (based on school mid year exam results)
Diploma and foundation programs : 6A’s
A level , SAM, International Canadian Pre-University , IB & ADP : 7 As
Students whose mid year school’s results are slightly below the requirement but have excellent record of involvement in extra-curricular actions and or community service may also apply.
Applicant must hold positions of responsibility in school or in extra-curricular activities such as sports, uniform bodies or have won competition at various level.
For more information

www.taylors.edu.my/

The HELP Psychology Challenge

redwine2 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:29:52 +0800

Dateline : 18 July 2009

Call all Form 4, Form 5 and Form 6 students, stand a chance to get scholarship to further studies in Psychology in HELP University College.

http://www.iwantscholarship.net/scholarshi...logy-challenge/

http://www.help.edu.my/node/2459

Amanah Saham 1Malaysia

redwine2 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:45:57 +0800

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsbusiness.php?id=424677

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) establishing a new unit trust fund, Amanah Saham 1Malaysia, with a size of 10 billion units.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak who made the announcement said the new fund would be launched soon and is open to all Malaysians above 18.

"The fund is in line with the government's aim of encouraging the people to invest," Najib said in his speech at a gathering on the occasion of his 100th day in office at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here on Saturday.

Maths & Science back to Bahasa ,mother toungue

redwine2 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:02:45 +0800

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...4354&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has decided that the medium of instruction for Maths and Science will revert to Bahasa Malaysia in national schools and mother-tongue languages in national-type schools from 2012 onwards.

The reversal of the Teaching of Math and Science in English (PPSMI) policy will be done in stages, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said on Wednesday.

He however added that there will be greater emphasis on learning the English language.

English literature will be re-introduced, as will subjects on grammar and composition.

Beginning 2012, students in Year One and Year Four in primary schools, and Form One and Form Four in secondary schools, will learn Math and Science in Bahasa Malaysia.

The change will not affect those in Form Six and Matriculation.

The two subjects will be taught in two languages until 2014 for other students, he said.

“The gap between rural and urban students has widened since PPSMI started.

“Only 19.2% of secondary teachers and 9.96% of primary teachers were sufficiently proficient in English,” he said, explaining the Government’s decision to revert to the old system.

On efforts to emphasise the learning of English, the number of English teachers would be increased by 13,933 -- retirees would be hired, as well as foreigners if need be.

Primary schools will also increase English classes by 90 minutes a week.

There have been calls from various groups for the policy to revert to before 2003, when the subjects were taught in Bahasa Malaysia in national schools, and either in Chinese or Tamil in national-type schools.

The issue has seen a rare alliance between Malay and Chinese educationists, who are against the switch, although there are also calls by many parents and entrepreneurs for English to be maintained.

Oversea Student Insurance

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Oversea Student Insurance

redwine2 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:18:46 +0800

hi, can anyone advice on the best oversea student insurance ??.
I know very limited company offer that ,just want to know which company is more reliable.

Private institution students

redwine2 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:23:03 +0800

Taken from : http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...0306&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: All 24 private institutions of higher learning qualify for the Government’s financial aid for post-graduate students from now on.

Those doing Masters and PhD programmes will get RM10,000 and RM20,000 respectively.

Prior to this, only the country’s 20 public institutions and three private institutions of higher learning qualified for the aid.

The aid, part of the second economic stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in March, is open to those who are aged below 45 (during the time of application), compared to the previous age requirement of 35-years-old for applicants for the Masters programme and 43-years-old for PhD applicants.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, in a written reply to a question from Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting (BN-Kulai) as to whether the Government would extend the aid to private institutions such as Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, said the applicants would also need to have a CGPA2.50 now, instead of CGPA2.75 previously.

Apart from that, applicants must also be either unemployed, retrenched or not having a stable salary. New graduates are also encouraged to apply.

There are 10,000 places for Masters and 500 for PhD programmes.

At the Parliament lobby, Deputy Higher Education Minister Dr Hou Kok Chung said 3,377 applications for Masters and 225 for PhD programmes had been approved so far.

10 things to do BEFORE you go study abroad

redwine2 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:03:26 +0800

There are many things that a student need to prepare before leaving to study, be it locally or internationally. The first that he/she need to prepare are preparing mentally. A student life is not the same being away from home, staying in campus with a group of like minded friends and being independent, not to forget exploring new culture, language and customs.

At this point you have made your important choice, the choice that will determine your future career and prospects. Before you depart, there are many things that you need to prepare

1, Passport – your passport is almost your everything, is an identity. To apply for passport, you need to go personally to immigration with original documents such as identity card, birth certificate and 2 photographs. If you are Malaysian and below 21 students, you can get 50% concession provided you provide proof of university admission

2. Visa- visa is official stamp or permit allowing you to travel to a foreign country for a purpose. Visas are usually stamp of your passport. You need to obtain student visa from embassy the country you are going at your home country. Different countries have different requirements and formality. Do apply early as it might take around 3 days minimum to 2 months to get one. Generally Student needs to show proof of the following in order to process for their student visa application:

Letter of acceptance from respective university/college
Academic results ( SPM. STPM. Degree)
English proficiency( IELTS or TOEFL)
Flight confirmation
Proof of sponsorship or money
Medical Check
Character clearance or police check or letter of good conduct for Malayisans.
3. Student Card – Do remember to apply for ISIC (International Student Identity Card) , you can get from student travel tour agent. A student card can get you lots of discounts and concession price when you are oversea or in home country

4. Youth Hostel Card – The Youth Hostel movement is the largest, most experienced and effective dedicated uniquely to the needs of the young traveller around the world. The card can get your discounts at YHA worldwide. More information can get from www.hihostels.com

5. Baggage – you baggage allowance is always stated on your ticket. If you exceed your baggage allowance, excess baggage fees are charged and they can be very expensive. Do carry on what you need and you can get rest of the thing later. Remember to limit yourself to just one piece of hand luggage as this is the rule that is being enforced by most airlines and airports for your safety and that of other passenger. Do not forget to label your baggage.

6. What to pack ? – Life on campus is usually very casual and informal, usually T-shirts and jeans worn. You might need extra jackets for the winter. A few IMPORTANT things are

Medicine
Basic cooking
Basic first aid
Basic sewing
Calculator + basic stationary
Photocpy of all your improtant documents including passport and ID card. Make 2 sets and keep on in hand luggage and the one one in your luggage.
Do bring your national costume as there is always International Student Day.
7. Health- Most embassies insist on medical clearance when you apply for a student visa. Ensure also that you go for DENTAL care before you leave the country as it could get very pricy overseas. Most countries require you to have a medical insurance before you leave. And it is really important to have one.

8. Travel insurance- this is to cover the unexpected incidents during your travels, such as theft and flight delay or cancelations. I strong suggest those who are going to study in Europe to get one. Be prepared for the unexpected, get an insurance cover.

9. Accommodation- Do remember to secure an accommodation before you leave the country, the university should be able to help you. Do not go through any website to find a room, most likely they are scams.

10. Money- Do not carry to much cash, money can come in a few forms

Bank Draft- in your name at a specific bank. Please ensure that your name is correctly spelt as in your passport.
Travellers Cheque- can be purchase in different currencies, there are accepted by shops, banks, universities and it is as good as cash. If you lose your cheque, the bank will issue you replacement (conditions apply
Credit card
Debit card

Putrajaya Perdana Scholarship

redwine2 — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:56:47 +0800

Dateline : 15 July 2009

The following scholarship will be good for those who have gained acceptance to public/private university.

PUTRAJAYA PERDANA BERHAD (“PPB”), a company that developed and built several billion Ringgit worth of prestigious commercial, residential and infrastructural projects in the country. The company now offering scholarships to young, deserving and needy Malaysian students who would otherwise be denied of higher education due to financial constraints.

THE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to RM4,000/RM7,000 per academic year for Diploma/Degree programme respectively
Open to financially needy and academically deserving students to pursue in local public/private universities/colleges/polytechnics
Bonded 2 year with PPB
FIELDS OF STUDY

Degree/Diploma in:

Civil/Structural Engineering,Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying
TO QUALIFY

Malaysian citizen
Has gained acceptance into local public/private universities/colleges/polytechnics
Good SPM/STPM results or other relevant results
Currently not holding any other scholarship.

Source Putrajaya Perdana Berhad

HOPE Programme-

redwine2 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:21:18 +0800

Dateline : 31 August 2009

The HOPE Programme is establish to coordinate the placement of students who are unable to secure a place in local public university in Malaysia (IPTA) into academic programmes offered by local private universities, university colleges and approved colleges (IPTS)

Student enrolled by the consortium are eligible to pay " subsidized fees" arranged by the HOPE programme which is comparable to those charged by local universities.

The HOPE programme is also able to introduce and recommend various funding loans such as PTPTN loan by financial bodies and institutions to ensure the quality of education is within reach of Malaysians, SPM, STPM and UEC school leavers.

FORM

Email : enquiry@hope.org.my

Sekretariat Progam HOPE
(Centre for Educational Opportunities Berhad) (766733-H)
D-07-03, Block D, Plaza Kelana Jaya,
Jalan SS7/13, Kelana Jaya,
47301 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel : 03 – 7875 6790

NAPEI 27 Education Fair 20-21 June 2009

redwine2 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:45:10 +0800

The National Association of Private Education Institutions are having 27th Malaysian Education Fair on 20 -21 June 2009

Venue : Mid Valley Exhibition Center

Time : 11 am – 6 pm

Fare : FREE

Your answer to

What you can do after SPM/STPM
Programmes on Diploma, Degree, Masters, PhD etc
Education opportunities available in Malaysia and oversea
Subsidised frees and scholarship by the HOPE programme

Source : The Star Newspaper

[addedon]June 20, 2009, 7:26 am[/addedon]There will be education fair today and tomorrow. Those looking to study at IPTS can have a look

DAAD Germany Scholarship 2010-2011

redwine2 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:46:39 +0800

Dateline : 31 August 2010

Germany has always been very good for engineering courses, most students will do their post graduate studies there.The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for post-graduate studies and research to Malaysian nationals for the academic year 2010/2011.

-Research grants for doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists.
-Research grants for doctoral candidates within the sandwich model
-Re-Invitation programme for former scholarship holders.
-Study visits to Germany for groups of foreign students
-Scholarships for postgraduate courses with relevance to developing countries (Master’s). Download list of available courses. Download comprehensive brochure .

Source :DAAD KL

SPM 2010 only allow 10 subjects

redwine2 — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:12:13 +0800

what are your opinions??

personally i quite ok, back then i took only 9 subjects

Carlsberg Hua Zong Education Fund 2009

redwine2 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:50:35 +0800

The Carlsberg Hua Zong Education Fund (CEF) Study Loan is open to all Malaysian citizens who are enrolled in local or foreign institutions of higher learning hold certificates in UEC, SPM or STPM; Diplomas; and/or any higher certificates; and are ambitious, enthusiastic and responsible.

It is a 0 interest education fund. Hopefully to help those financially tight students to study locally or oversea.

Date of Application

The loan application form is available in May each year.

Applications can be made between May and June .

The exact deadline will be determined by the Fund Management Committee after studying the commencement dates of different institutions of higher learning. The Committee will publish the exact deadline and other details on the CEF website and in the major press nationwide.

Where to do you study right now?

redwine2 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:40:53 +0800

How many people are currently studying where??

Which will you prefer? Local or ovresea

redwine2 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:44:06 +0800

Which country will you actually choose to study?? sometimes is rather hard to know which is better of just follow the crowd, of course mostly are due to limitation of funding and support.

PostGradAsia 2009 27-28 June 2009

redwine2 — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:37:52 +0800

Post Graduate Education Exhibition 2009 will be held at KL Convention Center from 27-28 June 2009.

It will feature many local and oversea university.

For more information

website
www.posgradasia.com