My name is Poobalan. I hail from Klang, Malaysia. This blog is my contribution to the online community. I cover a range of topics that is mostly relevant to the Malaysian Indian community. This includes social, political, economic, and religious/spiritual issues. This blog also focuses on Tamil schools, education, equal rights, ethnic relations, Indian political parties and NGOs, plus occasionally my interests – movies, gardening, photography, and my dog. I also write about interesting places I visit. Between November and July, I would talk about post-SPM/STPM options and scholarships. (education topics moved to www.eduhelp.my)
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hi sir,
if study foundation in science in other private college such presiden college then to continues my medical degree in private university such as MAHSA , SEGI UC can i eligiable to apply internal scholarsip.
sir if i get scholarship also their give to first year or second year because sometimes their give partial scholarship.
that you have to check with both president college and mahsa/segi etc. president college may say “yes sure can”, but mahsa may say “can’t”. usually its “can’t” because the uni will prefer their own students rather than students who come from other colleges.
partial means maybe cover part of the fees. nearly all scholarships are results based. meaning, if you didn’t do well in any of the semester, your scholarship will be suspended. same with ptptn loan. don’t think once get scholarship can “jolly”.
sir,
can i know normally how many indian students get seat to study medicine in public univercity …
sir can i know the salary for housemanship doctor and medical officer in goverment hospitals..
thanks sir..
i’m not sure about the medic seat, but probably less than 10? i’m not sure how to check.
housemanship: about rm4200++ and after 2 years get promoted, about rm6000.
you can check here for starting pay: http://www.spa.gov.my/Portal/Deskripsi_Tugas/Ijazah3/PegawaiPerubatan
thanks sir
sir, i want do foundation in science. can u suggest me some colleges?
foundation cost varies, and also depends what you want to do after the foundation. best if you choose the place you want to do the degree and do the foundation there itself.
hi sir ,
can i know after graduate from management science university for Bachelor of Education (Hons) – (TESL) course can i work as a secondary school teacher because normally private university graduate undergoes KPLI course to bacome a teacher.
sir please explain me about this ?
you should contact MOE and register with them. you can also conside working in private or international schools.
sir after register can i work in secondary school?
depends on moe.
Hi Mr.Poobalan..Im Puvain currently doing my first year,degree in Pharmaceutical and Health Science at Nottingham University,Malaysia Campus. Im stucked in settling my balance tuition fees as my family caught up in sudden financial crisis. I need to settle tuition fees by this coming tuesday,we have been looking for help around but there was no hope. Is the any way i can get help now?
well, try talking to the uni to postpone fees, or worse case postpone one semester. i suppose the rest of the fees is covered by PTPTN? other than that, i’m not sure how you can get help. unless you know some big shot politician or businesman who may be able to help out.
sir m a spm leaver and i planned to do pharmacy. do u think its good? before that what u suggest me to do? foundation/stpm/diploma/a-level?
my result-6a4b
well, pharmacy is good field. depending on your results breakdown, but since all are As and Bs, then i think you can do foundation and then proceed degree in pharmacy if can afford it. if not, form 6, and then degree in pharmacy (in ipta need stpm 4As, in ipts need min 3 Cs, but preferably 3Bs.).
which colleges do u suggest for study of pharmacy?
And sir, which studies doesn’t involve bio but more on chemi and mathematics?
i can’t really suggest any college for pharmacy, you can compare the fees from few colleges. try ucsi, imu, etc.
chemical engineering, chemistry, industrial chemistry. but i’m not aware of any specific course for chemistry+maths.
sir can i know the demand of physiotherapy job in malaysia and the salary range.
demand is depend on the number of universities/colleges offering the courses, and also number of hospitals. i think there’s too many physiotherapist students and grads at the moment. may have to consider looking for job in overseas or different industry. salary, i’m not sure but diploma holder should get between 1200 and 1500.
sir, if i do foundation means can i continue my studies at oversea? and can i do foundation in 1 college and degree in another college?
your option to do degree overseas depends on whether the uni recognises the foundation program that you did. to check, better you ask the uni you plan to to go if they will accept the foundation results.
your option to do degree in another college after doing foundation in a college, is also subject to the other college recognising your foundation. usually, not a problem if the foundation is MQA recognised. but better you check first.
sir for physiotheraphy course arts stream student can enter ?
the more strict colleges require that you have 5 credit including science subjects like bio or physics, but the less strict colleges just ask 3 credits. if you have credit in science, better still.
sir physiotheraphy course deman in future please give me some advice ?
in future, maybe will home some demand. in near future, i think too many physio grads and not enough job in malaysia.
Mr.Poobalan,
I’m interested in attending Hindusim classes for adults conducted in English. Preferably in PJ/KL. Pls let me know if you are aware of any such classes. TQ
Shoba
Hi Ms Shoba,
i’m not aware of such classes at the moment. you can check with hindu sangam HQ, DLS (next to Batu Caves) or hindu mamandram (http://www.mamandram.org/) in case they have such classes.
hi sir,
Next year i want to continues my medical degree in local such as Mahsa , Ucsi and others.
Sir after I graduated from private university do I have to sit for Medical qualification exam according to the medical act 1971 for start housemenship.
sir can you explain firther details about that.
you can refer to mmc for the details or clarification, but for your info, those medical programs under the 1st schedule (including those recognised by MQA and JPA) need not sit for qualifying exam. only those in schedule 2 (unrecognised uni) need to sit for exam. HOWEVER, the govt is now thinking of abolishing the list, and want to require all foreign and local private medic grads to sit for the exam. this is STILL under discussion, and no idea when/how it will be implemented.
hi sir,
sir tihis year i want to register to take O-level exam in KL.
can i know where i want refer for register?
i’m not sure about this. maybe you can ask any of the private or international schools. or can try british council?
hi sir,
can i know working hours or shift for housemanship officers in goverment hospital?
not sure about this. maybe you can check with MMC website as they also have a forum there.
Hi sir,
Vanakam to you..I would like to express gladness over discovering your website regarding the scholarships and loans.
I am currently completing my Diploma in Pharmacy at Masterskill University College of Health Sciences.
I believe I performed very well academically and my cgpa is 3.98.I have a strong will and desire to sharpen my knowledge in this field and intend to have a career of this profession.
I would like to pursue the bpharm. For this I’m looking into any scholarships or study aid available,as I would not like to burden my parents with the high tuition fees in almost all institutes my father will be retiring soon and we’re intermediate financially..I have tried the government application and Im reapplying. I have also applied at the private universities and in fact I received an offer. I just need the financial assistance. I really desire to continue my studies and would like to achieve greater heights in the field of Pharmacy. Being the hope of my family, I would like to establish my career prospect,I will be very happy if you can assist me in attaining my goal and make my dream reality.My parents will be very grateful too..Please do help me with this sir. Thank you so much.I’ll be looking forward for your reply.
hi stephanie,
since your cgpa is very good and above the minimum requirement to continue degree, then i suggest you continue the pharmacy degree and apply ptptn first. in the mean time, some scholarships will be coming up (if not now, then in coming months) so you can apply then.
you can also search at the eduhelp directory for the relevant scholarships you can try apply.
sir i`m interest to do foundation in science in geomatica college international. sir can i apply for selangor state education loan ?
the loan only for diploma or degree or sijil, if i’m not mistaken.
Hi Poobalan,
I would like to know which college is better in terms of subject, lecturers and also the technology they have there.
I would like to do Medical Lab technology, Segi and Mahsa are offering those course and which one you would suggest.
i’m not sure about those two college. best if you visit their facilities and see the equipments, environment etc. also, are you planning to continue to do degree? if yes, then you should also check which college can provide a proper and recognised pathway to continue degree.
sir i want to take physics in O-level exam. sir where i need to go for get more informations?
you can approach any of the private schools.
I am Mrs.Maadhuri Dhevie from Tampoi,JB. Sir my niece score 6A+ and 3A in her SPM 2010 EXAM. Sir can you help her.She really wanted to do medicine.She applied for JPA scholarship but unsuccessful.She comes from a poor family and living in Perak.Her father is working as a security guard in a factory………………..I will looking forword for your reply……….
hi mrs maadhuri,
since she got only 6A+, its not possible to get JPA scholarship. her best option is to do form 6 and then hope can get 4As in stpm.
second option is do a foundation program at AIMST (for example) and approach mic for some fees reduction.
third option is to change her field of study to something else.
can i know other option……..:)
not that i can think of at the moment.
you can try contacting some of the politicians or businessman, but i don’t think anyone can help to give/loan rm200k++ for the entire medical studies fees. there’s also cost of living to consider.
Went to Kem.Pel. Sel at Shah Alam yesterday with the aplication for transfer of my daughter’s school from Bdr Kinrara to the quite newly opened school immediate effect or at least stamped the application approved for next yr which is situated near my house in seri kembangan (as I am staying around the school) which was rejected giving reason it is full. Don’t we have the right to request the nearest school which in fact was a new school & it is ridiculous for not approving the application. Seriously & anxiously hoping for your reply by e-mail. Please try to help !!
Thank you.
well, of course you can apply to the nearest school, but the officer said its full. next step is to prove the schools is not full, then you can get a place. perhaps you can visit the school and talk to the hm first to get some idea?
this sound cartoonish to me….!hahaha…We still seem to have the obey the master mentatility..Mrs vasanthi do yo still believe that the school is full?I suggest you take this matter to yoru ADUN, and copy to Jabatan Perdana Menteri for unprofesinalism , and then you may see postive result…Mrs Vasatnhi is not a fugitive to go spy if the school is full or not!
Sir can i know the way how to approach mic for some fees reduction ..if plan to do foundation in science …………… 🙂
mic is getting some scholarships from IPTS like Help and Lim Kok Wing uni. if you study in these places, maybe can get discount. to talk to mic higher education bureau, check out their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Higher-Education-BureauNational-MIC-Youth/170229483307
as for fees reduction via mic, i guess only if you study in aimst. you can try to contact the politicians and get some support from them.
MIC,, what nonsense is that thing?
Dear sir
We are indians living in saudi.I want my son to do medicine in malasia.He is in 10 th std now (SPM).Is it good to do foundation in science there and do medicine in the same university? can you suggest which medical university in malasia is best for indians?
hi,
why not study in australia or even india? it would be a better option as medic place in malaysia is not enough even for the locals.
@Mrs.P.Lalitha,
May you should try Singapore (National University)
if you want to be closer to Malaysia)
dear sir,i need your help to find out where i cant get news about saham belia maju jaya with i bought in 1984 sum rm 1000.i try mic in kuala terengganu they also just make dont know because it is not their bisness.I will be very happy if you can helpme rm 1000 mean alot to me tqvery much for your help.
hi sir,
i think they are a koperasi (koperasi belia maju jaya) .try this page:
http://manuris.tripod.com/KBJ/contactus.html
@poobalan, tq very much for your help i will call them and get the feedback tq
Hello Sir..I really wanted to know that can I do Degree in Pharmacy once I have completed my 1st degree in Pharmaceutical Science?..Im really confuse,sir..
sure,
you can study as many degree as you want. its whether you got the time and money or not is the question.
surely you want to work, get married, settle down, climb up the career ladder etc?
sir,
I’m doing actuarial science in inti subang jaya under American degree transfer program. its a transfer degree program. do any corporate offer study loans for transfer program. meanwhile i’m not a bright student.
most, if not all, scholarship/loan providers expect students to have good results. you should have cgpa above 3.50 for scholarships. for loans, i don’t remember any ADTP specific loans. you can search at eduhelp directory or just check with your college.
hai just wa to asked most of the muslims an malay converted to hindu.how does it works.r they have to fight in syariah court to convert to other religion.
hi,
if you are born malay muslim, no chance of conversion to hindu. you might as migrate overseas.
or you can be muslim on paper, but live as hindu in secrecy. when you pass away, you will be given muslim burial.
sir if get approval from ptptn loan and still can i still aply for Selangor state education loan. i`m currently pursue my studies in Mahsa UC.
i can’t recall but i think you can.
Im a Diploma in Food Tech leaver, who x get University for this intake 2011/2012… nw i tryin for appeal…
I nid sum advise from u sir… Is dat i still cn apply for dietitic or biotech??
reply asap.. tq sir…
sure, you can try appealing.
Sir,
I’m a polytechnic student who have just finished my diploma in food technology with cgpa 3.97. I applied dietitik course at upm n ukm. Then, i applied for food tech(upm) n biotech(um). Unfortunately, i don’t get a place in uni. Sir, what other courses that i can apply that related to my course at university? Can i apply for the same course again or try for other courses when doing rayuan? I need some advise from you sir. Thank you.
you should apply for the same or similar courses again. your CGPA is quite high, so if still don’t get, try to visit the uni and meet the faculties dean. worse case, write to newspaper to highlight.
hello sir
I just finish my stpm.i apply for upu..From 8 choice of course, one of it is teaching course.I went to ujian medsi but i didnt get the interview.My ambition is to be a teacher.Now i appeal the upu.I apply for human resources and business management.I check for many semi goverment university.I still dunno wat course to apply.I still dunno wat college to choose.I get 2.42 in my stpm.can u please give me some idea on what must i do.
Tq very much sir
HI,
since you have appealed for UPU, do wait for the results. your results of 2.42 is a bit low, so not easy to get a place.
as for other options, depends on your interest. since you said teaching, you can consider doing TESL (english). there are few colleges that offer degree in education, but no guarantee that you can get job in schools under ministry of education. you can search for colleges and courses at http://www.mqa.gov.my, http://www.afterschool.my or studymalaysia.com.my
Tq vry much sir for ur advice.I have another 2 question to ask.my sis give me a idea to study business admin,business management or human resources.Some of them told me that this course dun have any future and ask me not to take that course.Is that true.
My mum fren ask me to do temporary teacher and after some month they will send us to do degree in teaching course.She said if i become a temporary teacher i just can follow the link and there will be the way to do degree but my uncle tell not to do temporary teacher.hw???
hello sir,
1. my sis give me an idea to study for business admin, human resources and business management.Some of them told me not to do this course because this course dun have any future and job in future.is it true??
2.My mum’s fren ask me to do temporary teacher as im intrested in teaching.She said i can work for some months and they will send us to do degree in teaching course.She said once i get into that line i can follow the way.My uncle do wan me to do like that.He said if i become temporary teacher, there is no guarantee i can pursue my study.hw???which one is true??
tq very much sir for your advice and info.This is a gud channel where people can get advice from profesional.I really like this blog.gud work sir.keep it up.
hi, you sent two comments, but since the content is similar, i’ll reply here:
1. those areas your sister suggested is good, but then it depends on HOW WELL you study, and WHERE you study. business is always a good field and business related grad can work in ANY organisation because all companies will need admin/hr/mgmt staff. SO, choose a good college/uni with a good program and study well. don’t get results like 2.0 and expect to get salary 2k.
2. temp teaching is not so advisable because i heard that the govt will stop taking the temp teacher scheme as they want to get all graduates from the IPTAs and maktab. have enough teachers at the moment, it seems. What you are uncle said is true – NO guarantee of getting place in the diploma program. if you are chosen, you will study during the school holidays and work during school time. no break for next 5 years. however, since your passion is to be a teacher, you can also try this. you can apply at nearby PPD or contact the school HM for details.
tq very much for ur advice sir.Nw i jz choose 2 college to enter.1.unisel-business management or human resources,2.kliuc-business admin.
if can try taylors, sunway, kdu, inti. i know the fees is expensive compared to others, but the quality is different. i’m not sure about unisel, but i think kliuc is also ok a bit.
okie sir.tq for d info….
hi sir..
i did my fis in windfield n my cgpa was 3.oo above..my spm sc subjects was C so i took olevel xam..d results r coming up soon..i wana do my deg in medic in russia..so izit possible 2 get scholarship?? tq
scholarship from where? JPA no.
medic scholarship very few in malaysia and mostly is for studying in malaysia, and they don’t consider o-levels.
your options is to consider scholarship from other sources. you should check with the uni to see who sponsors their students.
hello sir,
Cn i study for teaching course in semi gov???
what you mean by semi-gov?
college like unisel ol??????
check first if unisel’s education program got MQA approval or not. last time the didn’t renew the license on time, so ptptn loan for students were delayed 1 semester. anyway, even if you study in semi-govt uni, depends on MOE to offer you job in schools. not guaranteed.
sir im study at USM in applied biology..
my overall cgpa is 3.45 for this 1 year…if there is any scholarship for my course and based on my cgpa pls do inform me or mail…
kindly hopeing for ur help sir..
hi, jpa scholarship for IPTA just closed on 7/8/2011. did you apply? you can always search the scholarship directory at http://poobalan.com/eduhelp
yes i did apply..
well, good luck. also check the directory from time to time in case other scholarships are available.
ok..tq sir
hello sir,
cn i pursue my studies in bachelor in international business??? hw bout this course’s working opportunity???
can, if you are interested in it. working opportunity – in many organisations that deal with international business/trade – finance/construction/banking/consultants/plantation/food etc.
if i work in this dept is that i need to work in overseas or always go to overseas??? I think this course is the new course to study.So i thought this course can give me so mny working opportunity.
the chance to go overseas can exist in many depts, so need not worry. the course is not new, i think been here for 10 years already.
tq sir for d info
Hello sir, I’m a medical student studying in a JPA recognised university in Indonesia. I’ve just finished my first year, and my cgpa is 3.12. Can i know which scolarship/loan that i can apply to ?
you can apply for JPA loan next year. or can try appeal to MCEF. but cgpa is average, just try your luck.
i search for mny college..at last i decide to go to twintech university college to study bachelor of business admin (hons) international business.they course fee is rm39,000.the credit hour is 104.the semester period is 6 semester.is it ok for me to study in tht college???
why dis you choose twintech? is it the fees? did you compare the subjects with other colleges’s list of subjects? did you check out the facilities like library, journal access (to do research), internet access, lecturer qualifications, MQA accreditation?
Hi sir,
Firstly, thanks to you on ur contribution towards indian community…May God bless u 4eva…
I’m currently doing my degree in Counselling Psychology…i hv another 1 more year to go…by this time, i’ve started to think on my masters course…i plan to cont masters in India…at the same time i would like to be a tutor while doing my masters in India…how does this sound to you…is there such possibility…? Hw abt my edu loan once i’ve started to do masters in india…? And how do i check on which coll/uni in India are recognised by Malaysian gov…? I prefer to cont psychology in my masters as well…
Thank you sir
hi,
can i know why you plan to do master in india?
i’m not sure about getting a job in india especially in universities.
you can try indian high commission to get details on loans/scholarships. other than that, i’m not aware of any specific loans for postgrad in india.
for recognition, JPA lists uni for undergraduate programs only. for postgrad, ensure the uni is recognised in their own country and better if its a ranked uni under QS or Times or other ranking systems.
Hi,
Thanks for ur reply…i’ve decided to cont masters in India as i’ll be moving to India in future…thats why…but i heard doing psyhcology in Aussie or UK wud be better…im quite confused nw…whats ur opinion abt this…? If lets say in future, i gt back to M’sia after completing my masters…whats the requirement needed to look for a job in M’sia by having masters qualification of India…?
Thank you…
i guess aussie or uk is more popular due to the common perception, plus their rankings as education centers. since you plan to move to india, then as a matter of convenience, its a good option. just make sure you enrol in a well known uni.
to work in malaysia using master is no big deal. most employers will check on your degree as well. for master, need to have the letter from the uni. as i said, better choose a reputable uni, regardless of where it is.
Hi again,
Thanks for the info…appreciate it so much…tc
Dear Sir..first foremost of all I would like to congratulate you on the outstanding job that u are doing. I would like an favor frm ur gd self,i would like to start up an Tablet company similarity to iPAD, It would be the 1st Indian company in Malaysia on running on tis business. I would like to know does the government gives out loan on start up business.sincerely in need of ur help..012xxxxxxxx
hi,
i’m not sure what you mean by a “tablet company like ipad”. is it a distributor company or manufacturing company? anyway, depending on what your plan is, you can approach MITI, MDEC, SMECorp, SMIDEC. i assume you will need a lot of millions, so all those small loans (rm50k) won’t be enough.
Hi Poobalan,
have any courses or collage for after spm bad result student for their study like automatic and bridal,,
what do you mean by “bad results”?
if got one credit or at least pass in BM, can do skill certificate. refer to http://www.dsd.gov.my and can search here: http://www.ejpk.gov.my/MQA/JPKProgramList.aspx
Any idea on scholarship for postgraduate available currently?
thanx
not focusing on postgraduate because it depends on the universities and big companies, and also govt. if you want to study full time, there’s MyBrain by MOHE under IPTA. refer their website.
hello sir,,
its about my ptptn.I apply ptptn, n at 1st they rejected my application because my college mqa date had expired.nw they just approved it in 7 dec.my college submission date is on 15 dec.i not yet do anything yet n all the documents are in my hse.is it posible if i send my ptptn form by my own to the ptptn office or i need to submit 1st at my college.
check with your college. should be through the college.
hello sir,
how are u?
i am from NS
i need ur help to get contact no of ratnavalli amyar as soon as possible
sir
tq.
sorry, i don’t have the contact info.
Hi greetings to u…
Firstly thanks for ur contribution…
My aim is to pursue my postgraduate in psychology in abroad…everything seems going well except for my financial…is there any options for me…i mean do you know any agency which can offer me loan or scholarship for postgraduate in overseas…? Plz assist me on this…
Thank you…
hi,
i guess it goes well for many people, except financially! anyway, you can check the scholarship directory at eduhelp.my for postgrad scholarships. another option is to check the uni where you plan to study.
hello sir, pls get me ratnavalli ammaiyaar contact number. we would like to call her to our school sport’s day at sjk (t) kalaimagal, sungai petani, kedah.
thank you very much sir
sorry, i don’t have her number.
I am trying to open a tuition centre here at Selayang
area.I have got a shop lot and applied for license . Everything is done legally , the xpenses to open a tuition centre with some renovation and furnitures are quite expensive . It is out of my budget . Thus i need some financial support to open this centre . Can sir give me some
suggestion or let me know about any NGO’s who can help me to start up my bussines??
you can try tekun at http://www.tekun.gov.my (for bumiputra) or MIC for the SPUMI fund.
hi… my name is ..khiran
im doing diploma.. in buisness administration
i have ..some problem .
the first thing is money.. im stady n working part time
at 7 eleven … area semenyih ..so ineed some for my payment ..for course fees..hope sir can help me … tis my contact number 016-xxxxxxxx..thank you sir …..
i guess your problem is not different. majority of us have money problem (me too!). you can consider saving some money first before studying or postpone for a semester to earn some money. you can also apply for some financial aid. if you are in selangor, can apply pinjaman pendidikan selangor. i suggest you check at http://www.eduhelp.my for list of scholarships/loan and see which is suitable for you.
Hi Poobalan. I’m Ariv and i’m 13. I just want to know that do you have the pics for the science fair 2011 in tnb hall .Kl state.pls reply. TQ and also pls improve the ‘leave a reply’ area. i took 1 minute to see and send. It’s all too white!!
hi,
you can refer here:
http://poobalan.com/blog/tamil-schools/2011/06/26/national-science-fair-for-young-children-2011-day-1/
http://poobalan.com/blog/tamil-schools/2011/06/27/national-science-fair-for-young-children-day-2/
photos are at:
https://picasaweb.google.com/105724184284508074219/NationalScienceFairForYoungChildrenPreparation?authkey=Gv1sRgCOH33cKV1YWrKg
https://picasaweb.google.com/105724184284508074219/NationalScienceFairForYoungChildrenJudging
https://picasaweb.google.com/105724184284508074219/NationalScienceFairFinals
as for the comments box, it comes with the template. i’ll have to do some code editing to change the colors or thicken the borders. thanks for the feedback,
hi sir,
currently I’m doing degree in bahasa moden dan linguistik an executive prog at FBMK,UPM.Probably I will graduated next year in 2013.How could I became a teacher and there are any other option that related to my course.
you can apply for KPLI if they offer suitable course for you.
thanks for ur reply.Could u tell me how n when should apply for KPLI n about the my career 1 indian fair will be held at upm is it free.
KPLI is usually open for application once or twice a year (jan/july). it will be informed at moe website.
yes the fair is free.