近日，港大(HKU)学生因百年校庆，邀请了中共副总理李克强参加其典礼，而掀起了轩然大波，校园内外皆有学生示威。
因为，这关系到中国高官的到访，会否引起港大学术自由受到干预，遂而使到港大逐渐“大陆化”。事情严重到港大校长登报道歉，会继续保证学生的言论与思想自由。
大学的言论自由，和学术自由，曾经是古今中外，顶尖大学的学生，所捍卫的精神，可是，现在呢，却沦为思想上的产物，而没有实际价值的东西。
北京大学与清华大学，也曾经在中国的历史与文化里，扮演着重要的角色。身为国内最高学府，除了是获取知识与智慧的殿堂，现在，也在时代的进步中，向权威与金钱屈服了。
《大纪元》的评论员有提到，哈佛百年校庆，曾经拒绝里根(Ronald Reagan)总统的出席，直到后来的让步，让里根出席，却必须要服从大会的安排，包括没有特别礼待，名字跟随英文字母的排列等。
这拥有非常象征性的意义，因为，学术自由与精神，是高等学府最神圣的标志。哈佛大学的Veritas(真理); Imperial(知识是帝国的盾牌); Cambridge (我们追寻光与知识)， 包括所有美国常春藤(Ivy Leagues)，以及亚洲顶尖大学，都拥有类似的标语（motto）。
可是，是否顶尖大学就维护了这些传统？
看看Imperial，回到去，就已经是第3年了。我们除了告诉自己，它是大学排行榜上前十名的大学外，还剩什么？到底，这四年，我们除了告诉自己，这个学府的文凭会带给你无数的就业机会，又还有什么？
本地大学更不要谈，不排除大学里面还有学生仍追求着思想与学术自由，但是，以现在的情势来看，本地大专，除了沦为政党的宣传工具，还有维护种族主义的温床外，又还有什么呢？
画地自限，则会遮盖了部分视野；不画地自限，却带来失业。
在现今世界经济低迷，知识泛滥，创意有限，专业人士短缺的年代里，曾经震撼世界；曾经带领文化革命；曾经改写时代的大学，又如何定位呢？
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
26 September 2011
31 May 2011
Pathetically funny Scribbles.
The most dreaded days are here. Finally.
The days you wish them to come quicker, and wish them to move further away at the same time.
They are here. The battlefields are prepared right before you, no matter how prepared you are.
Sometimes, exams season can be funny as well, but pathetically. I find out about this when I happen to chat with some friends back in Malaysia.
#Conversation 1
A: Hey, have you done with your exams?
Me: Err..nope. I will only begin a few days later.
A: I thought the last time we chat you said you will be having exams soon?
Me: Yea. haha (Laughed bitterly because the last time was the beginning of April.>.<)
#Conversation 2
B: How's your exam going?
Me: For god sake, I haven't even started man! But I will be re-taking SPM this summer.
B: Oh. That means it's easy for you la.
Me: Nope. I am not talking bout the level of the exam. It's the number of the subjects.
#Conversation 3
C: How come your course has so many subjects wan?
Me: Yea, I am wondering too. Haiz. Must be I did something wrong in my past life. Kena punished.
C: HAHAAHAHA.
Good luck peeps! May the force and luck be with us. :D
The days you wish them to come quicker, and wish them to move further away at the same time.
They are here. The battlefields are prepared right before you, no matter how prepared you are.
Sometimes, exams season can be funny as well, but pathetically. I find out about this when I happen to chat with some friends back in Malaysia.
#Conversation 1
A: Hey, have you done with your exams?
Me: Err..nope. I will only begin a few days later.
A: I thought the last time we chat you said you will be having exams soon?
Me: Yea. haha (Laughed bitterly because the last time was the beginning of April.>.<)
#Conversation 2
B: How's your exam going?
Me: For god sake, I haven't even started man! But I will be re-taking SPM this summer.
B: Oh. That means it's easy for you la.
Me: Nope. I am not talking bout the level of the exam. It's the number of the subjects.
#Conversation 3
C: How come your course has so many subjects wan?
Me: Yea, I am wondering too. Haiz. Must be I did something wrong in my past life. Kena punished.
C: HAHAAHAHA.
Good luck peeps! May the force and luck be with us. :D
28 May 2011
Gambling with exam
As how we view it, the doomsday is looming around.
The nightmare, which you don't want to meet up with, is right at the corner. T_T
Some choose not to study, because they want to try their lucks; while some try their best to study, because they are putting their future as their chips.
A piece of paper, with some scribbles on it, determines your lives and partially your dreams. As much as you want to run away from it, that's the amount of courage you are required to put in.
As one of my favourite quotes say, "The best lesson that we can learn from children fictions is, dragon exists and we can kill it, as long as we don't give up.
So, let's remember the pain, keep the perseverance, and put your best bet forward.
Luck will only come when you believe in yourself.
All the best, fellow readers! :)
The nightmare, which you don't want to meet up with, is right at the corner. T_T
Some choose not to study, because they want to try their lucks; while some try their best to study, because they are putting their future as their chips.
A piece of paper, with some scribbles on it, determines your lives and partially your dreams. As much as you want to run away from it, that's the amount of courage you are required to put in.
As one of my favourite quotes say, "The best lesson that we can learn from children fictions is, dragon exists and we can kill it, as long as we don't give up.
So, let's remember the pain, keep the perseverance, and put your best bet forward.
Luck will only come when you believe in yourself.
All the best, fellow readers! :)
12 September 2010
关于思维-About mindsets
Edward de Bono一书里提到，关于批判思维的谜思。
批判思维，在英语里，就是所谓的"Critical Thinking"。相信在小学时期的我们，都已听过此名词。若无，那也应该听过KBKK吧？
他提到，批判，就是对观点，思考方案，又或者解决办法，都产生质疑，进而找出弱点，反驳整个观点。
当然，对在填鸭式教育下成长的我们来说，这训练，是有必要的。
可是，深入地思考一下，单单是以质疑来思考的话，会有一些危险性。举个例子，若一个解决方案，代表着100%，或许90%都是良好的，只有10%是不好的，那批判思考，就会启动，让你去寻找当中的10%，然后扩大，以说服大部分人，此观点是不好的。
当然，这理论，有其好玩之处。就像Inception这部电影，之所以广受欢迎，那是因为它挑战你的逻辑思考，多层次的梦境，更让你迷失在你自己的分析能力里。
原来，学习如何思考，也是一门大学问。
08 September 2010
帝国理工排名下滑，原因何在？
以下言论，纯属搞笑；若有雷同，纯属巧合。
帝国理工 (Imperial College), 在2010世界大学排名里，从第5下滑至第7，而哈佛大学(Harvard University) 在稳占榜首了7年后，首次让位给剑桥大学(Cambridge)了。
当然，世界上没有永远的冠军，就好像Imperial也连续两年在排名里，输给UCL。这里，并没有影射什么，当然也不是秉着“此地无银三百两”的思维。希望大家千万不要有hard feelings。
追根究底下，到底是什么原因，导致如此的局面？
1. 长时间躲在图书馆，造成思想僵硬，人格单一。
-时常对着四角形的物体，如电脑、墙壁、书本和电板，让我们不再明白真正的科学精神，是探索，而不是啃书。
2. 性别比例严重失衡。
-非常重要的一环。相信就读生物学的朋友都知道，这将影响大学生的学习动力，严重起来，甚至会影响表达能力，思考能力及沟通能力。
3. 周围环境缺乏人和。
-由于所在位置与距离因素，和其他大学如UCL, LSE, King's 脱离了交流的机会。不但如此，被三间博物院围绕着(Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert, Science Musuem)，这也间接把思想古老化，正确一点来说，灭掉了咱们的热情。
看来，我们还有很多的进步空间。
16 May 2010
Of Reflecting and Rethinking
I came across this article and would like to share with you guys.
The Disadvantages of an Elite Education
(For those who are interested, you can read it. It is a thought-provoking one though it's quite long. )
For those who are not interested, I will just summarise the main points over here.
1. It makes you incapable of talking to people who aren’t like you.
2. An elite education inculcates a false sense of self-worth.
3. You learn to think of yourself in terms of those numbers. They come to signify not only your fate, but your identity; not only your identity, but your value.
4. The idea of not being successful terrifies them, disorients them, defeats them. They’ve been driven their whole lives by a fear of failure.
5. The system forgot to teach them, along the way to the prestige admissions and the lucrative jobs, that the most important achievements can’t be measured by a letter or a number or a name. It forgot that the true purpose of education is to make minds, not careers.
6. Elite schools speak of training leaders, not thinkers—holders of power, not its critics.
7. Thirty-two flavors, all of them vanilla. The most elite schools have become places of a narrow and suffocating normalcy.
8. What happens when busyness and sociability leave no room for solitude?
9. Now that students are in constant electronic contact, they never have trouble finding each other. But it’s not as if their compulsive sociability is enabling them to develop deep friendships.
How do we make use of our tertiary education? Very often we have forgotten why we are here, and when you look back at what you have written on your personal statement or application essays, you will wonder,
"Have I really written this?" O_O
*Reflect and rethink of the true purpose that have made you travel so far to UK.*
The Disadvantages of an Elite Education
(For those who are interested, you can read it. It is a thought-provoking one though it's quite long. )
For those who are not interested, I will just summarise the main points over here.
1. It makes you incapable of talking to people who aren’t like you.
2. An elite education inculcates a false sense of self-worth.
3. You learn to think of yourself in terms of those numbers. They come to signify not only your fate, but your identity; not only your identity, but your value.
4. The idea of not being successful terrifies them, disorients them, defeats them. They’ve been driven their whole lives by a fear of failure.
5. The system forgot to teach them, along the way to the prestige admissions and the lucrative jobs, that the most important achievements can’t be measured by a letter or a number or a name. It forgot that the true purpose of education is to make minds, not careers.
6. Elite schools speak of training leaders, not thinkers—holders of power, not its critics.
7. Thirty-two flavors, all of them vanilla. The most elite schools have become places of a narrow and suffocating normalcy.
8. What happens when busyness and sociability leave no room for solitude?
9. Now that students are in constant electronic contact, they never have trouble finding each other. But it’s not as if their compulsive sociability is enabling them to develop deep friendships.
How do we make use of our tertiary education? Very often we have forgotten why we are here, and when you look back at what you have written on your personal statement or application essays, you will wonder,
"Have I really written this?" O_O
*Reflect and rethink of the true purpose that have made you travel so far to UK.*
29 April 2010
FOIL
FOIL abbrev. (colloq.) a random group created on facebook has recently emerged as one of the most widely used words amongst Malaysians in Imperial, besides the common ones, like FML, FTW, and epic.
FOIL = Fuck Our Imperial Life.
The main reasons, I believe are due to the exam stress and peer pressure, especially when you think of going to the library to take a nap, or to borrow a book, you find out that the library is as busy as the pasar malam or wall street.
The killing silence which spells the words "stress and pressure". How scary is that!O_O
A study haven has now turned out to be the cage of soul. Life is monotonous and stagnant.
Although I dont really like Biology after studying it in A-levels, I still remember this phrase which I used to tell my friends as a joke.
We are ruminant when we come to study. We swallow and we regurgitate.
(No wonder now I really feel like puking after living this kind of lifestyle for a month)
P/S: If you manage to laugh after reading this, congratulations! Welcome to the nerdy crowds! =)
FOIL = Fuck Our Imperial Life.
The main reasons, I believe are due to the exam stress and peer pressure, especially when you think of going to the library to take a nap, or to borrow a book, you find out that the library is as busy as the pasar malam or wall street.
The killing silence which spells the words "stress and pressure". How scary is that!O_O
A study haven has now turned out to be the cage of soul. Life is monotonous and stagnant.
Although I dont really like Biology after studying it in A-levels, I still remember this phrase which I used to tell my friends as a joke.
We are ruminant when we come to study. We swallow and we regurgitate.
(No wonder now I really feel like puking after living this kind of lifestyle for a month)
P/S: If you manage to laugh after reading this, congratulations! Welcome to the nerdy crowds! =)
02 November 2009
Short note
I wrote this during the long break after my Alvls finals. And, all the while I have never dreamed of getting the prize.
However, now it shows that when you really put an effort in doing something, unexpected results can happen.
I am so so so so damn happy~~~~=))))))))))))
Check this and leave a comment.
However, now it shows that when you really put an effort in doing something, unexpected results can happen.
I am so so so so damn happy~~~~=))))))))))))
Check this and leave a comment.
08 September 2009
Finally almost there
A place I have always dreamed about. A place which I have thought that I might not be able to go, at least for now.
But, now it's happening. I am going to London, and I am finally almost there.
Things happen for a reason. And, for a person who loves scenery, I got Wilson House as my future accommodation. I can just easily overlook the spacious and picturesque Hyde Park from my room. I heard there's a sport centre nearby (wow!), as well as some Malaysian restaurants (Kebab!), and big shopping malls like Tesco and Marks and Spencer.
The drawback is, I will miss lots of fun time with friends who stay in Southwell and other Evelyn Gardens hall, as well as Southside and Beit. =(
Plus, cycling across the park amidst the morning breeze seems refreshing and awesome! =)
Just have a sneak peak on the park which I will walk through everyday. =p
Hyde Park-take 1
Hyde Park-take 2
But, now it's happening. I am going to London, and I am finally almost there.
Things happen for a reason. And, for a person who loves scenery, I got Wilson House as my future accommodation. I can just easily overlook the spacious and picturesque Hyde Park from my room. I heard there's a sport centre nearby (wow!), as well as some Malaysian restaurants (Kebab!), and big shopping malls like Tesco and Marks and Spencer.
The drawback is, I will miss lots of fun time with friends who stay in Southwell and other Evelyn Gardens hall, as well as Southside and Beit. =(
Plus, cycling across the park amidst the morning breeze seems refreshing and awesome! =)
Just have a sneak peak on the park which I will walk through everyday. =p
Hyde Park-take 1
Hyde Park-take 2
25 August 2009
A day in KLCC
Today, I accompanied my mum to KLCC to shop, as well as to go to the Chinese Book fest, for some prominent editors/ columnists' sharing sessions.
And, on the way, we met a cute Japanese student who was losing her direction to KL Sentral. Therefore, my mum offered to help her out and taught her the way. *She also told her I am her son, and asked me to exchange emails and names. I wondered what is my mum doing..O_o*
From left to right: Mum, Atsuko
So, later we went to KLCC and took our lunch. Later, we just went to Isetan and chose some clothes and a pair of jeans.
And, at the book fest, I was honoured to meet up with some famous local columnists, like 许国伟, who holds a discussion with Jamaluddin on 988 radio station every morning 8-10am; 欧阳文风, who is best known for his cognitive theory, education philosophy and gay issue; and of course, not to forget the renowned Sinchew Daily editor, 郑丁贤, who is good in criticising the government's policies in a subtle, yet sarcastic way.
So, these are some of the shots taken this evening.
from left to right: 许国伟, me
from left to right: me, 欧阳文风
from left to right: me, 郑丁贤
Today, is a tiring day, yet a fruitful and enriching day. It's good to have a chance to meet up with the real persons behind those thought-provoking articles.
*this is my 100th post~~~^@^*
And, on the way, we met a cute Japanese student who was losing her direction to KL Sentral. Therefore, my mum offered to help her out and taught her the way. *She also told her I am her son, and asked me to exchange emails and names. I wondered what is my mum doing..O_o*
From left to right: Mum, Atsuko
So, later we went to KLCC and took our lunch. Later, we just went to Isetan and chose some clothes and a pair of jeans.
And, at the book fest, I was honoured to meet up with some famous local columnists, like 许国伟, who holds a discussion with Jamaluddin on 988 radio station every morning 8-10am; 欧阳文风, who is best known for his cognitive theory, education philosophy and gay issue; and of course, not to forget the renowned Sinchew Daily editor, 郑丁贤, who is good in criticising the government's policies in a subtle, yet sarcastic way.
So, these are some of the shots taken this evening.
from left to right: 许国伟, me
from left to right: me, 欧阳文风
from left to right: me, 郑丁贤
Today, is a tiring day, yet a fruitful and enriching day. It's good to have a chance to meet up with the real persons behind those thought-provoking articles.
*this is my 100th post~~~^@^*
23 August 2009
Best. Tarikh-tarikh. Ni. (BTN)
Kawan-kawan, you tau mana tarikh-tarikh yng best sekali dalam bulan Ogos ni?
Jawapan: 17-21 Ogos 2009
Actually, before I was summoned for this camp, I had read much negative impressions provided by previous scholars. I began to worry, and feel the tension before reading the clean, nicely-printed invitation letter from JPA.
Due to the obligation for the scholarship, I had to step into this camp, which is located deep inside Rembau, the stronghold for KJ.
And, to my horror, first day during registration, I was allocated to a dorm which took in 11 people and I was the only Chinese boy. LOL.
Nevertheless, I knew that, "out of difficulties, makes miracles". And, what happened the rest of the week, was truly unexpected.
I had my first abseiling experience there (which I missed it during my NS training), and it was so so so fun! The anxiety when you are up there, looking down the ground; the excitement when you are 'scrolling' down the tower; and the relief when you can finally touch the solid soil below your feet.
Plus, here comes the most important and critical element which has accompanied me in the camp- Jokes!!!
Let me introduce you the best joker in the camp!
The 2nd person from the right, our tok penghulu! Only those who witnessed the joke can fully comprehend it and remembered the moment till the eternal. (Btul tak, karmun and zhi wearn? ^^)
And, now, let me move on with my LDK group members.
Formal clothings in dewan makan.
After LDK. With our Facilitator, Ms. Sabrina.
Baju sukan at dewan makan.
The Mafia Gang.
From left to right: Austracia, Me, and Karmun.
As the saying goes, "a picture can tell thousand words". So, I would like to let these pics telling the rest of it.
With my responsibility today, what I can conclude is, sometimes we do have to overlook certain aspects to enjoy ourselves and to avoid further depression. When people are harsh with their words, try to smile sarcastically and trust me, the smiles do help.
Merdeka, means that 'dalam hati mereka'. It will always be mereka who gives, and mereka enjoy the benefits. It will never be who gives certain thing, and who takes it.
It's time to fasten our pace for development, rather than quantify certain things to show the fragile justice we have. We ought to review what's wrong and amend it accordingly, rather than take it as the only reference we could have.
Anyhow, this camp is seriously damn memorable, damn funny, and damn crazy!!!! Ulu Sepri rockzzzz to the max!!!! =)
Jawapan: 17-21 Ogos 2009
Actually, before I was summoned for this camp, I had read much negative impressions provided by previous scholars. I began to worry, and feel the tension before reading the clean, nicely-printed invitation letter from JPA.
Due to the obligation for the scholarship, I had to step into this camp, which is located deep inside Rembau, the stronghold for KJ.
And, to my horror, first day during registration, I was allocated to a dorm which took in 11 people and I was the only Chinese boy. LOL.
Nevertheless, I knew that, "out of difficulties, makes miracles". And, what happened the rest of the week, was truly unexpected.
I had my first abseiling experience there (which I missed it during my NS training), and it was so so so fun! The anxiety when you are up there, looking down the ground; the excitement when you are 'scrolling' down the tower; and the relief when you can finally touch the solid soil below your feet.
Plus, here comes the most important and critical element which has accompanied me in the camp- Jokes!!!
Let me introduce you the best joker in the camp!
The 2nd person from the right, our tok penghulu! Only those who witnessed the joke can fully comprehend it and remembered the moment till the eternal. (Btul tak, karmun and zhi wearn? ^^)
And, now, let me move on with my LDK group members.
Formal clothings in dewan makan.
After LDK. With our Facilitator, Ms. Sabrina.
Baju sukan at dewan makan.
The Mafia Gang.
From left to right: Austracia, Me, and Karmun.
As the saying goes, "a picture can tell thousand words". So, I would like to let these pics telling the rest of it.
With my responsibility today, what I can conclude is, sometimes we do have to overlook certain aspects to enjoy ourselves and to avoid further depression. When people are harsh with their words, try to smile sarcastically and trust me, the smiles do help.
Merdeka, means that 'dalam hati mereka'. It will always be mereka who gives, and mereka enjoy the benefits. It will never be who gives certain thing, and who takes it.
It's time to fasten our pace for development, rather than quantify certain things to show the fragile justice we have. We ought to review what's wrong and amend it accordingly, rather than take it as the only reference we could have.
Anyhow, this camp is seriously damn memorable, damn funny, and damn crazy!!!! Ulu Sepri rockzzzz to the max!!!! =)
11 August 2009
Malaysian Student Leaders Summit 2009
It's the 3rd year for this event. Yet, frankly speaking, it faired worse than last year.
Firstly, the speakers list in the website is quite deceiving. Most of the speakers, I mean the big shots were not even present.
Secondly, it's so pathetic to substitute an 'impromptu' youth forum and four different students from various universities Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar (MPP) just had to discuss some topics to pass time. (Yet, they even stopped an Egyptian to share his thoughts. Yea, it's abit unfair for using most of the time, but since this event attracts foreign students, we should let him to share his experience in his country or similar events, so that we can benefit from that.) =.=
Thirdly, most of the stduents (of course, this includes me as well) were out there to chat and know new friends, rather than staying inside the cold, boring hall for the last lecture on Article 153 of the Constitution. They even cancelled the group presentation.
The only good things were the discussions amongs group members, the food of Hotel Nikko and some unexpected networkings. lol.
I had the opportunity to snap a picture with Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, and met with a alumnus of Yale University, of course there were some seniors from Imperial, new friends from Warwick, UCL, Cambridge, UPenn, Uni College Dublin and a cute girl who is heading to Sydney.
So in short, the good things outweigh the bad ones. I will give a rating of 6.5/10.
End notes: When a friend asked me last year, would you go for this year MSLS, I would say, let's just see how's the speakers list featured. And, for next year, I would say, let's just dont visit the webpage, and sign up according to your intuition. The list is not convincing enough. =)
2nd from the left: Hanna Yeoh, 3rd from the left: Angkasawan
Dr. Mahathir
Koh Tsu Koon and me
28 July 2009
R.I.P Yasmin Ahmad
Yasmin Ahmad (1958-2009), arguably the best movie director Malaysia has ever produced, passed away last Saturday night due to stroke and brain haemorrhage.
A true patriot, a humble film maker who has been always promoting national unity through her movies and advertisements and a sincere lady who has attempted to produce movies which transcend cultures, races, and religions.
Though she has left us in such a premature way, her spirits and efforts will always be remembered in our hearts. The heart-warming Petronas advertisements which remind us of the value of filial piety during major festive seasons, and of course, never forget the thought-provoking Merdeka advertisements by Petronas as well.
Those ads are put in such a way, where no special effects are being used. What we see, are what we feel. She is described as one of the rarest gems in the vast sea, and I am afraid I couldnt agree more. Her productions have made most of us to sob and to laugh naturally, as well as forced us to think deeply of what is happening in our community.
Year in year out, she has won many international awards, despite some of her movies are regarded as 'unacceptable' and 'controversial' by a small group of people. However, I believe, what she has done all these years, are not for the awards, but rather to reflect the reality in our nation, and hope to make a change.
She dares to step into the 'Inconvenient Truth'. And, her courage should be learnt and adopted by the younger generation, for the courage is what we called 1Malaysia Spirit. It's far more meaningful than those speeches or policies which are being implemented.
Hopefully, her works will be remembered in eternal. For years to come, when we can be united as one race as what has been portrayed in her productions, we shall remind ourselves, that once, there was one lady who has contributed to the nation today.
Today, we have lost a great lady, but we dont want to lose her efforts tomorrow.
To cut it short, let us have a look on some of her advertisements.
Funeral
Percintaan Tan Hong Ming
Race
Merdeka Sunat
Pembinaan Sampan
A true patriot, a humble film maker who has been always promoting national unity through her movies and advertisements and a sincere lady who has attempted to produce movies which transcend cultures, races, and religions.
Though she has left us in such a premature way, her spirits and efforts will always be remembered in our hearts. The heart-warming Petronas advertisements which remind us of the value of filial piety during major festive seasons, and of course, never forget the thought-provoking Merdeka advertisements by Petronas as well.
Those ads are put in such a way, where no special effects are being used. What we see, are what we feel. She is described as one of the rarest gems in the vast sea, and I am afraid I couldnt agree more. Her productions have made most of us to sob and to laugh naturally, as well as forced us to think deeply of what is happening in our community.
Year in year out, she has won many international awards, despite some of her movies are regarded as 'unacceptable' and 'controversial' by a small group of people. However, I believe, what she has done all these years, are not for the awards, but rather to reflect the reality in our nation, and hope to make a change.
She dares to step into the 'Inconvenient Truth'. And, her courage should be learnt and adopted by the younger generation, for the courage is what we called 1Malaysia Spirit. It's far more meaningful than those speeches or policies which are being implemented.
Hopefully, her works will be remembered in eternal. For years to come, when we can be united as one race as what has been portrayed in her productions, we shall remind ourselves, that once, there was one lady who has contributed to the nation today.
Today, we have lost a great lady, but we dont want to lose her efforts tomorrow.
To cut it short, let us have a look on some of her advertisements.
Funeral
Percintaan Tan Hong Ming
Race
Merdeka Sunat
Pembinaan Sampan
27 July 2009
潘健成分享会与台湾教育展
上星期六，又再次到KL一趟。这一次，是在Raja Chulan, Hotel Istana.
这一次，则是为了潘健成这名字，慕名而来的。一位来自适耕庄的独中生，靠着一股不服输的毅力，以及永不言弃的心态，终于成功在台湾闯出一片天，扬威海外，成为了群联电子的董事长。
听了他的演说后，感觉到的是实现梦想的崎岖，和能够面对挑战的信心。
他的语录中，的确有一些是值得我们去了解，并加以应用的。
（一）今天之所以成功，是因为之前做了许多对的事。
（二）文凭对于找第一份工作才重要，对于往后的工作，已经是实力了。
（三）金钱可以买很多东西，却买不到荣耀和声誉(fame and reputation)。
我也问了他一些问题，关于大学生涯应该知道什么。他赠了我一句，“在大学，不要限制自己，而是放开自己；尽量认识多朋友，增广见闻。”同时，也知道大一到大四所学的，也是基本；真正的核心技术，是自己去学，自己去研发的。
这一堂讲座，感触特别深。外籍人士看到的是，大马学生的能力；我看到的是，大马学生的悲哀。
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听完后，就到厅外的台湾教育展绕一绕。看了后，原来台湾国立大学、台湾国立科技大学和国立交通大学的科技与工程也具有世界级水准。
其实，会华语和英文的独中生，或者国中生，若经济上无法到欧美国家留学，台湾也是一个不错的选择。甚至，还会比国内多家私人学院更好。
然后偶遇一位在台大念政治系三年级的女生，也发现到偶然的谈话也蛮不错，蛮投契的。呵呵。重点是，美女一个，之前是在吉隆坡中华中学念书的。
总的来说，这一趟旅程，又学了不少东西。哈哈
这一次，则是为了潘健成这名字，慕名而来的。一位来自适耕庄的独中生，靠着一股不服输的毅力，以及永不言弃的心态，终于成功在台湾闯出一片天，扬威海外，成为了群联电子的董事长。
听了他的演说后，感觉到的是实现梦想的崎岖，和能够面对挑战的信心。
他的语录中，的确有一些是值得我们去了解，并加以应用的。
（一）今天之所以成功，是因为之前做了许多对的事。
（二）文凭对于找第一份工作才重要，对于往后的工作，已经是实力了。
（三）金钱可以买很多东西，却买不到荣耀和声誉(fame and reputation)。
我也问了他一些问题，关于大学生涯应该知道什么。他赠了我一句，“在大学，不要限制自己，而是放开自己；尽量认识多朋友，增广见闻。”同时，也知道大一到大四所学的，也是基本；真正的核心技术，是自己去学，自己去研发的。
这一堂讲座，感触特别深。外籍人士看到的是，大马学生的能力；我看到的是，大马学生的悲哀。
*****************************
听完后，就到厅外的台湾教育展绕一绕。看了后，原来台湾国立大学、台湾国立科技大学和国立交通大学的科技与工程也具有世界级水准。
其实，会华语和英文的独中生，或者国中生，若经济上无法到欧美国家留学，台湾也是一个不错的选择。甚至，还会比国内多家私人学院更好。
然后偶遇一位在台大念政治系三年级的女生，也发现到偶然的谈话也蛮不错，蛮投契的。呵呵。重点是，美女一个，之前是在吉隆坡中华中学念书的。
总的来说，这一趟旅程，又学了不少东西。哈哈
20 July 2009
悲哀的感叹
当首相还为自己于上位白日后，拥有民众的65%支持率，感到兴奋；不料，却传来赵明福之死。
白日政绩，毁于一旦。再多的解释，也只是掩饰。漏洞百出的言辞，更让人感到这世上，竟然有人冷血到如此的地步。
报章上说的没错，一位再普通不过的小市民，坠楼身亡竟然泛起这么大的涟漪(ripple effect)，已经为政府敲响了警钟。这意味着，政府公信力，犹不复再。
公信力，就像女子的贞操那么的珍贵。失去了，就无法取回。
很多政府机构，似乎表面上为人民服务，暗地里却名副其实是政府的心腹。反贪污局，成立了那么多年，我们在道德科、公民意识科也读了其任务，可是，现实中，它的舞弊例子，却是比更多的私人机构，更为严重。（噢，遗漏了大马前锋报-Utusan Malaysia）
70年代的香港，也曾是贪污重地，但是ICAC的魄力和被赋予的独立权，成功为香港建立新形象。
原来，说穿了，我国的反贪污局，其实是只有空壳的建筑物。
如果一国家的政策或制度，必须牺牲到人民的生命，才能使政府官员感到醒悟的话，这国家的前景，其实也没有什么可以好期望的。
很多的独立调查委员会，到最后也不了了之。PKFZ的舞弊案？ 南北大道？医院和球场的建筑问题？林甘短片？蒙古女郎炸尸案？
若非雪州政权移交，我们很可能不知道原来做牙医，竟然有能力建造一间巴厘风味的豪宅。
教育政策？更免谈了。我国的教育，就好像一个可怜的病人。被人截断了脚，又装上义肢以示抱歉。被人开错刀，又匆匆缝上针线。
两个月前，我希望出国回来后，能够改变。可是，我现在看到的是，一个濒临倒台的末代王朝。
白日政绩，毁于一旦。再多的解释，也只是掩饰。漏洞百出的言辞，更让人感到这世上，竟然有人冷血到如此的地步。
报章上说的没错，一位再普通不过的小市民，坠楼身亡竟然泛起这么大的涟漪(ripple effect)，已经为政府敲响了警钟。这意味着，政府公信力，犹不复再。
公信力，就像女子的贞操那么的珍贵。失去了，就无法取回。
很多政府机构，似乎表面上为人民服务，暗地里却名副其实是政府的心腹。反贪污局，成立了那么多年，我们在道德科、公民意识科也读了其任务，可是，现实中，它的舞弊例子，却是比更多的私人机构，更为严重。（噢，遗漏了大马前锋报-Utusan Malaysia）
70年代的香港，也曾是贪污重地，但是ICAC的魄力和被赋予的独立权，成功为香港建立新形象。
原来，说穿了，我国的反贪污局，其实是只有空壳的建筑物。
如果一国家的政策或制度，必须牺牲到人民的生命，才能使政府官员感到醒悟的话，这国家的前景，其实也没有什么可以好期望的。
很多的独立调查委员会，到最后也不了了之。PKFZ的舞弊案？ 南北大道？医院和球场的建筑问题？林甘短片？蒙古女郎炸尸案？
若非雪州政权移交，我们很可能不知道原来做牙医，竟然有能力建造一间巴厘风味的豪宅。
教育政策？更免谈了。我国的教育，就好像一个可怜的病人。被人截断了脚，又装上义肢以示抱歉。被人开错刀，又匆匆缝上针线。
两个月前，我希望出国回来后，能够改变。可是，我现在看到的是，一个濒临倒台的末代王朝。
10 June 2009
Given a choice, would you work in Malaysia?
This is one of the most heated debates of all time, and now it is ongoing on a student forum. I do hope anyone who happens to stumble across my blog provides some valuable opinions on this issue. But first, I will post up my opinion on this issue.
Let's get the ball rolling..
Malaysia, as a developing country, we have managed to build magnificent skyscraper like Petronas Twin Tower, world-class Sepang F1 circuit, and hosted many significant world conferences like NAM and OIC, as well as being the host for the 16th Commonwealth Game in 1998. Plus, every year, (if we could just have an official statistic on brain drain), many young and vibrant, talented Malaysian students get admitted into the top universities in the world.
So, by reading the examples above, we can say that, our country is obviously better than many others Third World Countries which are impoverished and under-developed. Therefore, to compare with them, is not a good way to improve ourselves. The countries we should compare, or more precisely speaking, observe would be Japan, Singapore, India and China. (or maybe Vietnam)
It's just the same as an excellent student who always wants to get admitted into some prestigious universities in the world, rather than opting for our local public universities which are constantly sliding between 200-400. Going for the best is the only way to be better.
Japan, which was almost destroyed in WW2 by the atomic bomb, not to mentioned many of its citizens are born handicapped due to the radiations. But, in about 50 years' time, we can see how its education system has evolved, by having the arguably toughest entrance exam in the world. Japan is so advanced in its science and technology. But, Japan is ranked in top 5 of having the highest suicide percentage due to high stress levels.
Singapore, our twins. Separated in 1965. Started from scratch, yet we can see how Lee Kuan Yew brings up Singapore to be a well-respected and renowned small island. Both NUS and NTU made it into top 100, with 30 and 70 respectively in THES-QS ranking table. Singapore, with little natural resources, able to excel tremendously in economy and education. However, due to the elitism mentality and the high stress levels, we can read from the newspapers that most of the professionals are acting wild and uncontrollable at times. And politics, in the near future, I dont think PAP will lose, let alone fostering a strong democratic nation, like what we see in USA and UK.
For China and India, their GDPs are growing gradually despite the financial slump. And, in terms of education and economy, again they are the leaders in Asian region, if not the world. And, if you have read before a book entitled 'The World is Flat" by Thomas L. Freidman, you will see Mumbai and Calcutta is the next biggest Silicon Valley in the near future. However, the gap between the rich and the poor is getting wider days in days out, and this is not a good sign if they are to come up with a stable society. And, for this, those who have watched "Slumdog Millionaire", will know about the actual scenario happening in India. For China, if you have been following the international news for years, you will come to see that many poor Chinese are living in an impoverished condition. Child abuse is rampant nowadays.
What am I trying to point out is, there is no country in the word which is as perfect as decribed by Plato in his book Republic.
In conclusion, we should always be grateful that we are born in this country. Three majority races and the minorities in East Malaysia, with so many local scrumptious delicacies, with an abundance of cultural heritages and of course with a colourful history.
While for the racial discrimination, Malay superiority mentality (Ketuanan Melayu) by some conservative right-wing Malays, it is for us, the younger generation to change. It's obviously hard. That's why we should study abroad, learn how a good democratic nation is being administered and gain the knowledge required to help our nation. And, contribute what we have learnt to our government.
We don't abandon a toddler who is learning to crawl, but instead we teach him to walk right?
I have seen many Malays are well aware of what is happening in our country. And, the Chinese, Indian and other minorities are willing to forgive and come back to serve the country.
I know, I am being simply idealistic, to form a Utopia. But, remember all things are started off with a little dream.
What say you?^^
Let's get the ball rolling..
Malaysia, as a developing country, we have managed to build magnificent skyscraper like Petronas Twin Tower, world-class Sepang F1 circuit, and hosted many significant world conferences like NAM and OIC, as well as being the host for the 16th Commonwealth Game in 1998. Plus, every year, (if we could just have an official statistic on brain drain), many young and vibrant, talented Malaysian students get admitted into the top universities in the world.
So, by reading the examples above, we can say that, our country is obviously better than many others Third World Countries which are impoverished and under-developed. Therefore, to compare with them, is not a good way to improve ourselves. The countries we should compare, or more precisely speaking, observe would be Japan, Singapore, India and China. (or maybe Vietnam)
It's just the same as an excellent student who always wants to get admitted into some prestigious universities in the world, rather than opting for our local public universities which are constantly sliding between 200-400. Going for the best is the only way to be better.
Japan, which was almost destroyed in WW2 by the atomic bomb, not to mentioned many of its citizens are born handicapped due to the radiations. But, in about 50 years' time, we can see how its education system has evolved, by having the arguably toughest entrance exam in the world. Japan is so advanced in its science and technology. But, Japan is ranked in top 5 of having the highest suicide percentage due to high stress levels.
Singapore, our twins. Separated in 1965. Started from scratch, yet we can see how Lee Kuan Yew brings up Singapore to be a well-respected and renowned small island. Both NUS and NTU made it into top 100, with 30 and 70 respectively in THES-QS ranking table. Singapore, with little natural resources, able to excel tremendously in economy and education. However, due to the elitism mentality and the high stress levels, we can read from the newspapers that most of the professionals are acting wild and uncontrollable at times. And politics, in the near future, I dont think PAP will lose, let alone fostering a strong democratic nation, like what we see in USA and UK.
For China and India, their GDPs are growing gradually despite the financial slump. And, in terms of education and economy, again they are the leaders in Asian region, if not the world. And, if you have read before a book entitled 'The World is Flat" by Thomas L. Freidman, you will see Mumbai and Calcutta is the next biggest Silicon Valley in the near future. However, the gap between the rich and the poor is getting wider days in days out, and this is not a good sign if they are to come up with a stable society. And, for this, those who have watched "Slumdog Millionaire", will know about the actual scenario happening in India. For China, if you have been following the international news for years, you will come to see that many poor Chinese are living in an impoverished condition. Child abuse is rampant nowadays.
What am I trying to point out is, there is no country in the word which is as perfect as decribed by Plato in his book Republic.
In conclusion, we should always be grateful that we are born in this country. Three majority races and the minorities in East Malaysia, with so many local scrumptious delicacies, with an abundance of cultural heritages and of course with a colourful history.
While for the racial discrimination, Malay superiority mentality (Ketuanan Melayu) by some conservative right-wing Malays, it is for us, the younger generation to change. It's obviously hard. That's why we should study abroad, learn how a good democratic nation is being administered and gain the knowledge required to help our nation. And, contribute what we have learnt to our government.
We don't abandon a toddler who is learning to crawl, but instead we teach him to walk right?
I have seen many Malays are well aware of what is happening in our country. And, the Chinese, Indian and other minorities are willing to forgive and come back to serve the country.
I know, I am being simply idealistic, to form a Utopia. But, remember all things are started off with a little dream.
What say you?^^
© Luminodreamer
09 June 2009
First Attempt on Malaysiakini
I have never thought of being able to write in an English commentary to any mainstream media.
Though it was edited, I am happy that it is published on the net.
Disclaimer: This piece of article is written based on the author's personal experience and observations. Due to its highly controversial nature, reader discretion is advised.
Though it was edited, I am happy that it is published on the net.
Disclaimer: This piece of article is written based on the author's personal experience and observations. Due to its highly controversial nature, reader discretion is advised.
'Not all geniuses are good at scoring As'
Luminodreamer | Jun 8, 09 5:27pm
As usual, raging and disappointing complaints are being made to the press when many students who scored stellar results in the SPM examination are not able to secure the much- coveted JPA overseas scholarship.
According to official statistics released by the Education Ministry in March, the number of students who managed to score straight A1s in the SPM 2008 examination increased to 1,676, compared to 892 in 2007.
Read more on here
© Luminodreamer
08 June 2009
Rejected
Sometimes, a picture really tells thousand words.
>.<
=S
I like how pictures describe the inner feelings, but I am not good in drawing. So, that's all about life. If u get it, you are indeed lucky. If u don't, just accept it.
Nothing much. Pure rambling.
Another scholarship reject. I am looking forward to the opportunities ahead. Nevermind. At least, not a winner, yet not a loser.
Cheers~~
>.<
=S
I like how pictures describe the inner feelings, but I am not good in drawing. So, that's all about life. If u get it, you are indeed lucky. If u don't, just accept it.
Nothing much. Pure rambling.
Another scholarship reject. I am looking forward to the opportunities ahead. Nevermind. At least, not a winner, yet not a loser.
Cheers~~
04 June 2009
One Month
How long is a month's time?
I wonder.
Been waiting for two years. Maybe one month is really nothing.
Wooh~ I am tired of the long battle. Hopefully it's not the Waterloo Battle which is waiting for me at the end of the dark tunnel.
Keep the spirits up and breath the word to myself again. Perseverance.
I wonder.
Been waiting for two years. Maybe one month is really nothing.
Wooh~ I am tired of the long battle. Hopefully it's not the Waterloo Battle which is waiting for me at the end of the dark tunnel.
Keep the spirits up and breath the word to myself again. Perseverance.
28 May 2009
First Attempt on Malaysiakini (Chinese) -当今大马
Disclaimer: This piece of article is written based on the author's personal experience and observations. Due to its highly controversial nature, reader discretion is advised.
全面探讨公共服务局奖学金
黄翰斌 | 5月28日 中午12点11分
又是一年一度公共服务局（JPA）海外奖学金发放的季节。随着越来越多优异生登报、上电视，内阁已同意接管JPA奖学金，并将改名为首相奖学金，接着将检讨奖学金的录取标准及遴选机制，以期达到一个公平和透明化的制度。
Read more on here
全面探讨公共服务局奖学金
黄翰斌 | 5月28日 中午12点11分
又是一年一度公共服务局（JPA）海外奖学金发放的季节。随着越来越多优异生登报、上电视，内阁已同意接管JPA奖学金，并将改名为首相奖学金，接着将检讨奖学金的录取标准及遴选机制，以期达到一个公平和透明化的制度。
Read more on here
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