new building for SJKT Tapah to start soon

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Got this from MOE website:

 

Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (KPM) ingin mengucapkan terima kasih dan merujuk kepada Laporan Akhbar dalam ruangan Berita akhbar MALAYSIA NANBANbertarikh 17 Februari 2011 – Ibubapa dan pihak sekolah mahu bangunan baru di SJK (T) Tapah.
Untuk makluman, projek SJK (T) Tapah telah pun diserahkan kepada Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) selaku Agensi Pelaksana dengan kaedah Rundingan Terus secara pakej bersama dengan SJKT Bagan Serai.

Namun demikian, disebabkan kekangan peruntukan semua projek-projek JKR yang sedang dalam proses tawaran terpaksa ditangguhkan sehingga mendapat kelulusan Kementerian Kewangan.

Setelah mendapat kelulusan Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia (KKM), KPM telah mengeluarkan surat kelulusan meneruskan projek kepada JKR tetapi JKR memaklumkan bahawa kontraktor yang dilantik mempunyai rekod yang tidak baik (syarikat ditamatkan bagi projek JKR yang lain/projek bermasalah) dan JKR mengambil keputusan untuk melaksanakan projek secara tender terbuka seterusnya membatalkan projek secara runding terus setelah mendapat kelulusan daripada KKM.

Kementerian akan meneruskan projek ini di bawah RMK-10 (1st Rolling Plan) dan surat kelulusan kepada JKR telahpun dikeluarkan pada 28 Februari 2011. Pembinaan SJK (T) Tapah akan dilaksanakan sebaik sahaja semua urusan berkaitan dengan proses tender selesai.
UNIT KOMUNIKASI KORPORAT
KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

 

 

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non-Muslim place of worship for housing project bigger than 40ha

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Wonder why no masterplan. Should have one right? Then there won’t be inconsistent decision or flip-flops.  Or is it different rules for lesser citizens? Without proper legislation it will also be firefighting activity  – solving problems instead of avoiding creating problems in the first place.

 

A DEVELOPER must allocate places of worship for non-Muslims for housing projects involving more than 40ha under the Selangor government policy.

State Health, Plantation Workers, Poverty and Caring Government committee chairman Dr A. Xavier Jeyakumar said the developer had to abide by the rules after the project plan for a housing project was sent to the local council for approval.

He said there was no masterplan for the building of non-Muslim places of worship like Buddhist and Hindu temples, tokong, churches andgurdwara.

“However, from time to time, the state will monitor and resolve the situation on these places of worship,” said Dr Xavier.

He said there was also discussion on the status of the land at the places of worship.

“From 2008 to now, the state has allocated 90 non-Muslim places of worship covering 127.76ha — tokong (114.6ha), temples (7.67ha), churches (4.74ha) and gurdawara (0.75ha),” said Dr Xavier.

The state also approved a temporary building permit for a temple in Section 23, Shah Alam in October last year.

Dr Xavier was responsing to a question by Mat Shuhaimi Shafiei (PR-Sri Muda) at the Selangor state assembly on the status on the non-Muslim places of worship.

Meanwhile, the state government reiterated that the 30% sales quota for each housing development and 7% discount for houses for bumiputras will remain and not be abolished.

State Housing, Building Management and Squatters committee chairman Iskandar Abdul Samad said the quota and discount would ensure that people staying in Selangor would be able to afford houses in the state.

“Besides the 7% bumiputra discount on homes, a 10% bumiputra discount is also given on commercial and industrial plots.

“With the discounts, the bumiputra buyers can afford to own land and houses.

On a rumour that the state will abolish the 30% sales quota and the 7% discount, Iskandar said it was not true.

Iskandar was responding to a question by Datuk Marsum Paing (BN-Dengkil) on whether the state wanted to abolish the 30% quota and 7% bumiputra discount on houses.

source: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/4/5/central/8381818&sec=central

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Unpleasant Experience at Chola Spice Restaurant Sunway

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Had a unpleasant experience yesterday. 3 of us went to Chola Spice restaurant in Sunway at about 8.20am. Its located at the shoplots next to Sunway Pyramid, same row with the KFC. Our order: roti telur, cow milk tea, thosai, cow milk bru coffee, iddiappam, and teh tarik.  I found my drink to be acceptable (well I had worse cow milk tea before) and finished about 3/4 of the drink. However, Then said the bru coffee was not good (seems tasted like no cow milk in it) and did not drink it.

At the counter, she informed that she did not drink the bru coffee since it was not good, thus would not pay for it. The cashier guy said that its not the restaurant fault as the milk comes from external source (obviously milk to restaurants are delivered by vendors). He said if it was a problem of sugar or too watery, they can fix it, but can’t do anything about the milk.

We asked for the owners contact number, but the cashier said the owner’s phone will be switched off, and gave more excuses.

In the end, another lady (not sure if she’s a customer or owner) who was sitting nearby also intervened and in the end, we didn’t pay for the drink (total cost RM13, minus the drink Rm3, paid RM10).

I think the logic that the milk quality is out of the restaurant control is unacceptable. If you can’t source for good milk, then don’t sell the associated product la. If you can’t make good bru coffee, then don’t sell it. In fact the cashier said they just changed the milk vendor 2-3 days ago. I think if they are really concerned, they should have told us that the milk vendor is new when we ordered cow milk based drinks. You are willing to use products of substandard quality and then expect us to pay, but passing the buck to suppliers when we ask questions.

So far, we have highlighted many dissatisfaction in other restaurants, and I can’t remember any of them arguing back or even asking to pay. Its about customer goodwill and appreciating the customer. We are not complaining for the fun of it, but as a feedback so that you can improve the business. Being business owner, you have to teach the staff to tackle the situation tactfully. I mean, what’s the loss of RM3 compared to loss of future business? For sure I won’t be going there again for the foreseeable future.

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FREE “BRAIN POWER DEVELOPMENT” SEMINAR AT KEDAH/PENANG TAMIL SCHOOL

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On behalf of a friend (received via email):

 

Refer to our discussion we UAC organizing FREE training to all parent, teachers and student of several schools in Northern Region.  UAC and GM Group Kedah organizing this seminar in Northern Region. This is a part of our Corporate Social Responsible (CSR) community services.

This is the world’s #1 brain training covering both the Extrinsic & Intrinsic to develop memory power, improve concentration and to score excellence in exam.  We also invite you as press reporting purpose.

LIST OF VENUE, DATE, TIME

DATE TIME VENUE WHO CAN ATTEND
3.4.2011

Sunday

 9.00am – 12.00pm SJK (T) Ldg Jawi, Sungai Bakap, Penang All Tamil School Teachers
9.4.2011

Saturday

 9.00am – 11.00am SJK Wellesley. Lunas, Kedah Any Indian Parents & Teachers
23.4.2011

Saturday

 9.00am – 12.00pm SJK (T) Sg. Bakap, Sg Jawi, Kedah Any Indian Parents & Teachers

For FREE registration / Other school can invite us to organize such seminar and training.  For all enquiries please call:

Vimala                    012-3220775

Sham            019-6199100

Fax to                    03-31666568

Request can be send to vim@universeuniversity.net

More details in : www.universeuniversity.net

 

LANGUAGES Tamil (Some briefing in English/Malay)

 
DURATION 2 – 3 Hours

 
MODULE 1)    What is memory?

2)    Can Human forget?

3)    Can we teach to increase memory?

4)    What are technique biologically proven to improve memory?

5)    Food that effecting memory?

6)    Why and what Color pens important for note taking?

7)    Why detoxifying body key point academic or even improvement?

8)    What are seven Secret of scoring exam?
OBJECTIVE i)             To know the practical method to increase brain development in following area:

a.    Remain in brain activeness level

b.    Reset mind to high & new goals

c.    Enhance creative brain

d.    Stabilize Left & Right brain

e.    Improved Focus, Attention, Concentration

f.     Increase Memory

g.    Unfold Calm Mind (Alpha level frequency)

 
BENEFITS 1. Increases Concentration

2. Increases memory power

3. Increases Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

4. Reduces mental fatigue

5. Increases performance quotient

6. Increases shift in sequence of ideas

7. Increases Memory Power

8. Increases Interest to Study all Subjects

9. Children feel energetic and become very enthusiastic to wake up early and Study

10. Induces instant Alertness & Speedy Brain Activity

11. Increases attention and enthusiasm to Study

12. Expands and Extends Memory Power

13. Enhances Critical Thinking

14. Unfolds Creative Mind to Multiple Levels

15. Facilitates Setting up and Completing Goals

16. Improves Learning Efficiency

17. Unfolds Super Brain

18. Maintains quality of Better Health Overall

19. Improves focus

 

We wish thank you in advance for your co-operation to broadcast this information thru your media for public.
Yours faithfully,

 

…………………………………..

Vimala Thevanai

Academic Director

c.c.     Elan, Founder of Universe Awareness (Research) Centre Malaysia
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UAC
Elanggovan
Consultant
elan@universeuniversity.net
0129228619  &  0196199100

Universe Awareness Research Centre
2nd Floor, one world hotel
first avenue, bandar utama city centre
47800 petaling jaya
selangor, Malaysia
Fax: 03-33239196
Web: www.universeuniversity.net
Info: info@universeuniversity.net

 

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Tamil School HM caught between two sides

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I received an interesting news from a school teacher in Selangor recently. The teacher’s school has been allocated land for new building after considerable effort by various groups. They have been given x ha of land, but are trying to get a bit more to allow for more facilities.  In the mean time,  the school has been asked to raise money for new building construction as the Education Ministry is not able (read: won’t) to fund the construction cost.

Now, the interesting bit is that the state government is willing to chip in (I think to be monitored by EWRF), but the school’s HM is not willing to accept the offer for fear of reprisal from politicians affiliated to the ruling coalition in the federal government. The HM is worried that unhappy leaders may intervene and transfer the HM to other school as punishment for working with the “enemy”. The HM is reaching retirement age and don’t want any “problems” that may affect pension, relocation etc. Whether the fear is real or imaginary, or just an excuse, who knows.

But the situation is that the intervention of political parties in various aspect of the society has become so engrained that it manipulates, corrupts and distorts systems and structures.  Some people fear the system, while others use backdoors to manipulate system (direct tenders, recommendation letters, overruling panels). Tamil schools are also vulnerable as the HMs are trapped between political parties who rule at different levels. The enimosity between two groups only cause more misery for the Indian community, especially the Tamil schools. And yet these political people want to talk about “championing the community” or “working for the rakyat”.

Those in the know, can guess which school this is, so let them figure out the solution. If I get to know (and I will) that the HM is being transferred then I shall reveal more. Let the Indian community see who is the culprit.

So, what’s the next step? How to persuade the HM to accept the fund from state government? Will the HM be punished if does so?

Maybe the school just have to wait until some “saviour” politician comes over and announces that government will give RMxxx to building new building.  Perhaps nearer to election time.

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