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55th Merdeka Celebration Logo

July 26th, 2012
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UPDATE 30/7/2012:  government says the official logo is the 1Malaysia logo and all others are promotional materials:

The move was announced by Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim earlier this morning over Twitter.

“To quell some misunderstanding we only hv 1Malaydia (sic) as logo for Merdeka n Hari Msia. There will be several promo  hihglights till th big day,” he said on his Twitter account, @DrRaisYatim.

“Tahun ini seperti tahun lalu tiada logo rasmi melainkan logo 1Malaysia. Cuma temanya ialah 55 Tahun Merdeka Janji ditepati. (This year as in past years there is no official logo save the 1Malaysia logo. Only the theme is 55 Years of Indepence Promises fulfilled.)

“Bahan hiasan (artwork) kini hanya paparan selingan bukan logo rasmi. Ada bbp bahan promo menjelang Hari Merdeka 31 Ogos dan Hari Malaysia. (The current artwork is only a variation of the illustration and not the official logo. There are several promotional items in the run-up to Independence Day on August 31 and Malaysia Day),” he added.

source: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/putrajaya-axes-controversial-55th-merdeka-logo/

Embarrassment for the ministry and minister.

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The collection of pictures below is quite interesting. Never knew a logo can be quite, well… exhaustive.

I guess we can be (un)creative and come up with such logo that don’t actually look like one 🙂

Definition of logo (wikipedia): A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition. Logos are either purely graphic (symbols/icons) or are composed of the name of the organization (a logotype or wordmark).

image source: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/online-the-2012-national-day-logo-gets-a-drubbing/

If you read the article above, the logo is being mocked by some section of the design industry.

And we haven’t gone into the theme yet…

The logo’s explanation:

bendera Merupakan simbol negara Malaysia yang dicintai yang mempamerkan pencapaian cemerlang negara sejak merdeka. Merupakan kebanggaan setiap rakyat Malaysia kerana namanya kini terserlah di persada dunia.
bendera Melambangkan Kedaulatan Institusi Raja Berpelembagaan dan kedaulatan Negara yang telah dipertahankan sejak 55 Tahun.
bendera Melambangkan perpaduan utuh masyarakat Malaysia yang berusaha mencapai kemajuan (Maju) dan kemakmuran (Makmur) negara sejak dari awal kemerdekaan dicapai.
bendera Melambangkan keunikan, liku-liku serta cabaran yang dihadapi oleh para pejuang dan pemimpin negara dalam memperjuang dan mempertahankan kemerdekaan serta kedaulatan negara.
bendera Melambangkan kesungguhan dan komitmen kerajaan dalam menunaikan janji kepada rakyat untuk membawa kemakmuran, kemajuan, kehidupan dan peluang ekonomi yang terbaik.
bendera Mencerminkan rakyat Malaysia yang saling bersatu padu, bekerjasama, bermuafakat, berdikari, berfikir dan menghayati satu visi untuk membina satu Negara Bangsa.

 

source: http://www.malaysiamerdeka.gov.my/v2/ms/malaysiaku/galeri/tema-dan-logo-kemerdekaan-ke-55

 

I think can remove the flag (redundant) and the word “merdeka” (understood la, kan independence day celebration!). And some of the fonts are soooo…Microsoft Word! So, leaves you with the 1, “janji ditepati” and number 55.

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Selangor Water Issue

July 19th, 2012
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From what I understand (will be improved time to time as understanding increases):

Selangor government says:

  • there’s enough raw water as the dams are full (and its raining nearly everyday for last 2 weeks or so)
  • SYABAS is not able to deliver water properly due to loss of water (non-revenue)
  • will take over SYABAS management to improve its services
  • treated water is enough but SYABAS incompetent to deliver the water
  • Langat2 WTP is waste of money and that better water management is the way to go
  • it has not gazetted the increased water tariff as per concession agreement with SYABAS (which means no price hike)
  • says SYABAS has no authority to ration water as that comes under state.

SYABAS says:

  • there’s enough raw water but not enough TREATED water. Treated water means already processed by Water Treatment Plants (WTP) to ensure the water is safe for consumption. The raw water from sources (dams) is channelled to WTP and then channelled to homes/industries.
  • its not in charge of water treatment as that falls under state government duties (providing sufficient infrastructure to process raw water fit for consumption). Its job is to channel the treated water to homes/industries. It just pays money to WTP for the treated water.
  • its has informed state government since 2010 about possible shortage of treated water but
  • that state government had not allowed the construction of Langat2 WTP
  • the state government had barred SYABAS from making capital expenditure which resulted in SYABAS unable to undertake work to reduce non-revenue water
  • has applied to SPAN (National Water Commission) to ration water

Notes:

  • state government has 30% stakehold in SYABAS.
  • daily water needs in Klang Valley (plus Putrajaya) is about 4,364 million litres per day (MLD) and the treatment plants’ capacity is 4,371 (MLD)
  • Langat2 expected to supply 1,8900 MLD if constructed and can supply until 2025 before shortage happens again

So, what’s the conclusion? Even if allow for new WTP (Langat2) to be built, it will take at least 4 years.

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MIC to help IPTA applicants

July 13th, 2012
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So, congrats to those who secured a place in IPTA. As mentioned in the article below, give it a try. Don’t reject the place given to you.

The national MIC Youth Higher Education Bureau has called on Indian students to accept places in public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) and not reject them on grounds that it is inconvenient.

Its chairman Mahaganapathy Dass said that every year, about 250 Indian students failed to report to their IPTA, citing factors like distance, travelling expenses and suitable courses as part of their reasons for rejecting the offers.

“Despite being accepted, some students opted out because they were unwilling to study outstation or have no means to make the journey to their IPTA,” he said, adding that the bureau would be helping as many as 60 students from low-income backgrounds in covering their travel expenses to their respective universities this year.

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UTM) economics student Vinodh Elamkovam said he found himself in the same dilemma when he received his acceptance letter in 2009.

The Alor Setar native, who lives with his uncle and grandmother, said he was reluctant to leave his family and had never been to Terengganu before.

“Moving far away and changing my lifestyle weighed heavily on my mind,” he said.

He finally decided to take up the offer after an uncle advised him not to give up on the opportunity.

Vinodh urged Indian students who had been offered places not to reject them for reasons like inconvenience.

source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/13/nation/11653205&sec=nation

Moving on, if you have secured a place, MIC Higher Education Bureau is trying to help out the students from low income families with some travel expenses.

If you didn’t get a place in IPTA, contact them to help you with the appeal process:

Applicants may call the bureau’s helpline at 03-4043 1111, send an email to higheredu@pemudaimc.org or fax them at 03-4043 6100.

Applicants sending appeals by fax must include a copy of their STPM transcripts, appeal letter and their IPTA application letter.

You can also check their FB at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Higher-Education-BureauNational-MIC-Youth/170229483307

 

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Rama Murthi and Sri Arivesh win prize in Genius Olympiad

July 4th, 2012
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Syabas to these two boys!

GEORGE TOWN: Two 14-year-old students from SMK Kulim, S. Rama Murthi and R. Sri Arivesh, have done the country proud by winning a prize in the Genius Olympiad 2012 International High School Project Fair on Environment, in New York.

They won third place with their creation of an alarm system called “Neighbours Wonder”, in the competition participated by 246 students from 50 countries, which was held from June 24 to 29.

The gadget can help emergency users to ask for help from their neighbours when the wireless alarm system is installed parallel with other houses in a residential area.

Rama Murthi said the idea to develop the system was in line with the 1Malaysia concept mooted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, as it could foster the spirit of cooperation among neighbours, regardless of race.

“We spent about RM300 to create this alarm system and are proud to have won,” said Sri Arivesh.

Both were the youngest participants, compared to the others who were between 16 and 17.

source:http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/4/nation/11599111&sec=nation

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Sugan the PSD scholar who nearly didnt make it to France

July 4th, 2012
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A very touching story. Boy from poor family gets place to study in France. Straight As JPA  scholar Sugan Selvarajah didnt have money to buy initial clothes etc. Didnt give up but went to Malacca govt CM office to ask help, and succeeded!

And read about how he improved his English. From old newspaper collected by his mom for recycling! Puts most of us to shame for the excuses we give. Really touching to read about it.

Kudos to the parent for their responsibility and state govt for support.

But PSD (JPA) should have been proactive to help such cases in 1st place. Must improve the system.

Good luck to Sugan!

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Image from pg 10 The Star today.

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