Updates : 29th March 2008, 07:53PM
Turning the lights off for Earth Hour is a great first step. Every single light makes a statement and makes a difference. Google UK has turned off it's lights. And, I'm "switching off" now - both my computer and lights :)
Check out live updates of Earth hour 2008 HERE
Turning the lights off for Earth Hour is a great first step. Every single light makes a statement and makes a difference. Google UK has turned off it's lights. And, I'm "switching off" now - both my computer and lights :)
Check out live updates of Earth hour 2008 HERE
Original Posting :
I'll be turning off my lights on 29th March at 8pm, for an hour, together with 24 global cities in an effort to support energy reduction in this planet and to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Tell all your friends, and your family, and your workmates to be part of this strong voice. Let's "switch off" and stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced.
More info at http://www.earthhour.org/
Check out the live updates at http://earth-hour.blogspot.com/
It has been more than 100 days now,since the 5 Hindraf leaders were detained under ISA. People have been keep on pressuring the government to abolish ISA and release the Hindraf 5 immediately without any conditions. A few days back, Malaysiakini carried the voice of Senior lawyer and international jurist Param Cumaraswamy who urged the government to release Hindraf 5. He said that the recent results of the general election indicated that there was no longer any justification whatsoever for the continuation of their detentions.
Besides internal pressure, the governmrent is also receiving international attacks on this issue. A group of concerned Malaysian Indians residing in California, held a rally, at the United Nations Plaza, on March 22, 2008 to mark and protest the 100th day detention of 5 Hindraf leaders detailed unders ISA. They urged the government immediately release these five people as the government has failed to provide any evidence nor brought any charges against them. In their press statement, they demanded the Prime Minister, Dato’ Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to respect the human-rights of these five people, restore their freedom, and, return them to their families immediately, as befits the leader of a civilized nation and an adherent of Islam Hadhari.
More pictures HERE
Today is one of the most important day for Christians, Easter Sunday - the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Easter commemorates the day that Jesus rose from the dead, three days after his death by crucifixion on the cross.
28:1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”Today is a new chance to have life; a gift from God. May the Holy Spirit make your heart bright and May Jesus' love be forever wrapped around us. :)
God bless & Happy Easter, everyone!
But, first of all why did Jesus have to die?
According to Christian teaching, he was God born as a human being, and he died as the once and final sacrifice for the sins of others and then rose again to affirm that anyone who accepts his sacrifice will also rise in the next life. Here's more on why did Jesus have to die?
Updates : 21 March 2008
Hi people! Here's more links for admission into Singapore Universities. Application for international applicants for undergraduate studies for the academic Year 2008-09 has commenced.
Hi people! Here's more links for admission into Singapore Universities. Application for international applicants for undergraduate studies for the academic Year 2008-09 has commenced.
These are one of the top performing universities in Asia - assuring you a great learning opportunity. So, if you have what it takes to be in there, send in your applications immediately. Like I said earlier, don't limit your choices :)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/course/
Nanyang Technology University (NTU)
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Admission
Singapore Management University (SMU)
http://www.smu.edu.sg/admission
Updates : 18 March 2008
The Japanese Goverment Monbukagakusho Scholarship
Taylors University College Scholarships :
MISC Cadet Sponsorship Programme (SPM Leavers)
NST Learning Curve Fund 2008
High Commission of India - Indian Trust Fund
Yayasan Sime Darby Scholarships
Khazanah Nasional Global Scholarship - Degree/Masters/PhD
Updates : 16 March 2008
Tamiliyakkam has informations and guidelines for you to refer.
TNB Scholarship : http://www.tnb.com.my/tnb/announceViewPage.php?Id=11
Telekom Malaysia : http://ytm.tm.com.my/index.cfm?ytm=page.open&lang=MY
Scholarship programme for Diaspora children
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) has issued instructions for the admission of Indian Diaspora children around the world to study at higher and technical institutions in India. The scholarship covers a wide range of subjects, including engineering, humanities, commerce, management, journalism, hotel management and agriculture.
You may access the informations at http://www.moia.gov.in/
Booklet containing guidelines and application form can be downloaded HEREYou may access the informations at http://www.moia.gov.in/
The last date for receiving completed application forms is 4th April 2008.
Original Posting : 13 March 2008
SPM and STPM results are out. So, here's a quick update on useful links for scholarships and applications.
Petronas Scholarship : http://spmonline.petronas.com.my/
JPA Scholarship : http://esila.jpa.gov.my/portaljpa.php
Bank Negara Malaysia : http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=104&pg=674&ac=587
Teaching course : http://apps.emoe.gov.my/kplspm/
IPTAs in Malaysia : http://www.mohe.gov.my/
More info available at http://www.malaysia-scholarship.com/
For STPM leavers, Seelan has some info for you.
IPTAs in Malaysia : http://www.mohe.gov.my/
More info available at http://www.malaysia-scholarship.com/
For STPM leavers, Seelan has some info for you.
Don't always limit or choices. If you are planning to further your studies in Singapore, here's the link for Joint Polytechnic Admission Exercise. You may apply for admission to Singapore Polytechnics (there are 5 of them) to pursue a Diploma. But then, it's due tomorrow.. SO, APPLY NOW !!! CLOSED
If you didn't pass with flying colors, don't worry, that's not end of the world. Keep on looking for chances. Opportunities are scattered everywhere waiting for the observant eyes to capture them. All the best!! :)
MIndsBlog, we had our first gathering last weekend at KL.
We met up at a restaurant. The table was full of food, fun, chicken briyani and ideas for future plans. It was really nice meeting some of you for the first time. Hope to see more in future. ;)
Some highlights of the day, off the record :
- I arrived quite late; but much earlier than Praveen. :p
- Raaja
suppose to be latewas there before anyone else. :p - Mahen gave a special appearance with his new look to the shock of Ammu. :o
- Watermelon juice + mango lassie + apple juice = traffic light !?! :d
- Some of us caught a movie after the meet up. It was first time me sitting on a front row of a cinema.
- Three guys who suck at KL roads got onto the same car and lost their way. :D
- Midvalley has a huge car park. It took us 10 minutes to get a parking space and 20 minutes to find back the exact place we parked the car. :f
Two months back, I was sitting down at KL Sentral waiting for the commuter train to Kajang. A familiar face walked out from the KFC restaurant and passes by me. I chased after the young lady and tapped her shoulder. She was shocked for a moment. But then, it took her less than a few seconds to recognize my voice.
Shamini. The last time I met her was four years ago, when she was studying at Unit pendidikan Khas of Queen Elizabeth School in Johor Bahru. Her best friend at that time was her braille machine as she uses her fingers to read. She lost her eyesight when she was way too young. I still remember the days where my friends and I take turns during weekends to read her economic notes, and she types them in braille. That was during her STPM days. She worked hard despite all the difficulties she had to go though. I lost her contact after her exams but I knew she did very well in STPM. Now, she is in UM chasing her dreams to be a lecturer. She is one of those inspiring individuals that I came across during my school life. I always admired her courage and determination.
And now, we have another brother who has made us proud. Saravanan, 21, who suffers from cerebral palsy, had defied the odds to emerge as one of three physically-challenged students to be commended by the Malaysian Examinations Council for his STPM results. Saravanan, a science student, scored two As and three B plus to the joy of his caretakers at Kamakshi Child Home and his teachers and friends.
Saravanan now wants to pursue his ambition of becoming a software engineer. Dr P. Kunaletchumy, a director at the Kamakshi Child Home, is hoping to find a sponsor to finance Saravanan’s education. Mahen has launched "Be The Change" initiative in raising support for Saravanan and many others like him. It's going to be a collective effort that involves each and every person.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Thus, Bolehland is raising donations for Saravanan to help him pursue his dreams. You can be part of this initiative to lend a helping hand by donating cash or other necessary needs that could help Saravanan in the long runs. In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.You may pledge your donations by writing to bmahendran@gmail.com. He'll reply you as soon as possible. More details available HERE.
With proper guidance, encouragement and support, I'm sure we as a whole entity could help more people like Shamini and Saravanan to inspire millions of others in this world - that the struggle of life is one of our greatest blessings. It makes us patient, sensitive, and Godlike. It teaches us that although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.
Let's reach out and lend our hands!
