Skim Pembangunan Usahawan Muda India 2009 - 2010

Garis Panduan & Kelayakan Memohon

• Warganegara Malaysia
• Berumur 18 hingga 45 tahun
• Pemohon berdaftar dan memiliki sijil pendaftaran Suruhanjaya Malaysia (SSM)
• Peminjam harus terlibat sepenuh masa dalam perniagaan
• Menyediakan satu rangka oelan perniagaan yang ringkas dan padat
• Individu yang diisthiyarkan bangkrap/muflis tidak layak memohon.
• Keperluan dokumen-dokumen perniagaan adalah ditetapkan oleh YSS dan Tekun Nasional
• Keputusan YSS dan Tekun Nasional

Jenis Pinjaman & prosuder Pinjaman SPUMI

• PINJAMAM SPUMI MIKRO (RM 500 hingga RM 10,000) ditentukan oleh pihak pengurusan TEKUN Nasional
• PINJAMAN SPUMI MIKRO SEDERHANA (RM 10,000 hingga RM 30,000) ditentukan oleh pihak pengurusan TEKUN Nasional.
• Tenpoh pembayaran balik ansuran adalah masa 3 tahun hingga 5 tahun dengan kadar faedah tetap 4% setahun.
• Skim ini mengikut format TEKUN dalam membiayai pinjaman perniagaan
• TEKUN akan mengenakan bayaran RM 30 sebagai yuran pemprosesan.
• Elemen insurans dan simpanan juga ditetapkan dalam perniagaan ini.

Nota tambahan:
• Borang diberi dengan percuma
• Tiada Kos Urusetia
• Maklumat lanjut sila hubungi pihak YSS
• Borang terus diserahkan kepada pegawai YSS (pihak YSS tidak mengamalkan penghantaran melalui orang tengah)
• Pemohon dinasihatkan membuat satu salinan dokumen sebelum menghantar kepada YSS.
Sesi taklimat mengenai pinjaman ini akan diadakan pada setiap hari Rabu di Pejabat YSS. Sila hubungi kami untuk maklumat lanjut di talian 03-40415958.

Towards a brighter 1M’sia

Source: The Star

KUDOS to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak and the Government for the liberalisation steps taken on 27 services sub-sectors.

This is a far reaching decision and will further strengthen Malaysia’s image in the international business and trade communities such as the Asean Economic Community and the World Trade Organsation of which Malaysia is a member.

Such a move is timely and expedient, considering the current challenges and turmoil of the global business and financial sectors.

They will be the stepping stone for increased competitiveness and value-enhanced services to make Malaysia the investor’s choice destination.

However, there remains much to be done as the policies instituted are only as good as the implementation agents.

One of the main thrusts of development of a country’s resources is of course its education system. As long as the best and brightest are not given priority and aid, then it’s a leakage of our pivotal strength of human resource development.In the long run, it will lead to a brain drain and undermine our competitiveness and performance.

Just as the Government has reviewed and rescinded the above mentioned policies, it should also take a closer look at our education system and make similar adjustments to ensure the cream of Malaysian students get the necessary help to fulfil their potential.

For instance, the matriculation centres for learning only allocate 10% of seats for non-Malays. Although it is understandable that the Government needs to balance the need for meritocracy and achieving its social restructuring agenda which is the aim of the NEP, there must be some recourse for all students who have achieved excellent results and do not have the means to further their academic careers due to financial considerations.

After all, these children are Malaysians too and deserve to get the same opportunities as other Malaysians.

Policies that reward excellence will not only be good for the country but also strengthen the will of all students to work hard knowing their efforts will be rewarded by the state. This, in a nutshell, would be the ultimate fruition of the 1Malaysia concept in action.

P. KAMALANATHAN,

National Coordinator,

PUTERA MIC

RM2m for new Tamil school

KUALA LUMPUR: The condition of the school was shocking, but Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was most impressed with the teachers and students.

SJKT Ladang Bukit Jalil, which has 90 pupils, is in a dilapidated condition."I feel sad they have to put up with this old and rundown school which has been around for 75 years. Despite the aid provided by the government, the infrastructure is not that good."The building could pose a threat to the safety of the students and teachers. It's stuffy and uncomfortable.I am sympathetic to their plight," Muhyiddin said after visiting SJKT Ladang Bukit Jalil, near Puchong here.The school does not have a field and its classrooms are cramped.Muhyiddin, who is also education minister, announced an immediate allocation of RM2 million for the school's new building, to be built on an adjacent 0.3ha plot of land belonging to Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

He said the new classrooms and amenities would be able to cater for about 200 students when completed next year. The school now accommodates 90 students. Muhyiddin also said the school would be fully aided.Present were Federal Territories Deputy Minister Datuk M. Saravanan and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Datuk T. Murugiah. Muhyiddin later visited SMK Setapak Indah in Setapak here. He was joined by Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor to check on the condition of the school. Muhyiddin said the Public Works Department should conduct checks and carry out repairs as cracks had appeared a few years after the building was completed. "However, the building structure is still strong and can continue to be used," Muhyiddin said his visits to the two schools were fruitful as he now understood the issues and problems in the education sector better.

Putera MIC launches first FT division

THE MIC’s Putera wing added another feather to its cap with the launch of the Segambut Putera MIC division recently.

Putera MIC has a total of 20 divisions nationwide and the Segambut division is the first to be set up in the Federal Territory, with more divisions coming up.

Putera wing national coordinator P. Kamalanathan said more divisions would be set up in the FT in the next few months, and they had been going on a massive recruitment drive since the wing was created in 2007.

“The wing was created to provide an avenue for young Malaysian Indians to help the community in social and educational issues.

“Those aged between 18 and 30 are encouraged to take part in social services and welfare work and carry out programmes that benefit the community,” Kamalanathan said.

According to Segambut Putera MIC head S. Yogendran, the division has a total of 50 active members who are professionals, and they hope to carry out their social obligation via education.

“That is our core aim – to help our youth in education, ICT and career development,” he said.

“We want to steer them in the right direction. If they want to pursue their studies, set up a business or pick up computer skills – we can help,” Yogendran said, adding that members would guide these youngsters so as to minimise, and ultimately rid, the community of social problems related to gangsterism, and drug abuse, among other things.

For details, email yogendran@puteramic.net.

Education fair in Penang

WHAT to study and where, are two questions that students often ask, especially when it comes to tertiary education.

The fair organized by The Star , to be held at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) on Feb 28 and March 1, offers 220 booths featuring courses and programmes available at local and international educational institutions.

For those who can’t quite make up their minds on which path to take, there’s help from experts in the field. They will give talks on choosing the right pre-university and subject options; funding further education through loans from the PTPTN and the Star Education Fund; studying in Australia and Germany, and macro trends in the employment market.

Those who have their minds set on specific subjects, like nursing, pharmacy, medicine, engineering, psychology, dentistry, mass communications, physiotherapy and radiography, can find what the courses entail, and whether they’ve got what it takes to pursue careers in those fields.

Admission to the fair, open from 11am to 7pm over the two days, is free. Watch out for more information in Metro North.

Demoted but not defeated

P. Kamalanathan

Source :NST

KUALA LUMPUR: From a senior clerk to a typist. That is the story of P. Kamalanathan, who had to accept a demotion so he could cling on to a job in the late 1980s.

"I refused to leave when the company began retrenching during the financial crisis," said the 43-year-old, who was working for a cement manufacturing company in Rawang then.

He was given two options: a voluntary separation scheme or a demotion.

"I had a family to feed and I knew if I resigned, there were no jobs outside. Since I needed the money, I accepted a job as a typist. Not only was my pay cut by half, I was also transferred to Chemor, Perak," said Kamalanathan, who was earning RM800 as a clerk.

Kamalanathan left his family for three years. "During that time, I realised the importance of education and saved up money to take up distance learning."
He said three years later, things changed for the better when he hosted a sports event here which caught the eye of his boss.

"My boss saw my performance, especially my communication skills, and offered me the same clerical position I once held."

He said the transfer did not only teach him valuable lessons about community relations and the importance of higher education but also gave him the chance to learn an additional skill.

"If I did not take up that offer, I don't think I would have started blogging or begun communicating online."

Kamalanathan leads Putera MIC and is a public relations manager with Serba Wangi Sdn Bhd.

"If you are demoted, do not let go of the job, especially during a financial crisis. There may be a skill or two that you can learn from it that would help you in the future."

Perak Back to BN

After almost a year full of unstable politics in Perak state, the end is here. Perak MB has declared to dissolve the state assembly. Whether there would be a re-election or not is in the hands of Perak state's Sultan. On 4/2/09 at 3.50pm, Perak's MB visited the palace. At 4pm, Datuk Seri Najib arranged a press conference in his office to declare the fall of Perak to BN. In the other hand, Perak’s MB says that he will stay remain as MB untill this Friday’s exco meeting. In mean time, Datuk Seri Najib will meet the Perak Sultan soon to discuss about BN taking over Perak.

So let’s discuss about this, is Perak government really weak as what BN claimed last year? Will this happen to other states as well? Should we have re-election in Perak state & Why? Let’s talk about this; comments are opened for this post. Sincerely we are putting our both hands together, please do not use any vulgar words.

Let’s have a constructivism building Blog and discussion.Thank you

Happy Blogging
Shashi

A Bloggers' Code of Ethics

I guess this is the right time to write about this. A bloggers Code of ethics. Since we have a lot of bloggers in country all mixed up with professional and new bloggers, all this blog's getting miss used to backstabbing ,humitalting other races and so on. Since not all bloggers are journalists and the Weblog form is more casual, they argue they shouldn't be expected to follow the same ethics codes journalists are. But responsible bloggers should recognize that they are publishing words publicly, and therefore have certain ethical obligations to their readers, the people they write about, and society in general.These are just guidelines in the end it is up to individual bloggers to choose their own best practices.

So my message to bloggers like sammy the bammy,Pendekar Tanah Air, and other bloggers, Integrity is the cornerstone of credibility. Bloggers who adopt this code of principles and these standards of practice not only practice ethical publishing, but convey to their readers that they can be trusted. Before reading this guidelines, can anyone give me the real meaning of blog and it's ussage?

A BLOGGERS' CODE OF ETHICS

Be Honest and Fair
Bloggers should be honest and fair in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
Bloggers should:
• Never plagiarize.
• Identify and link to sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
• Make certain that Weblog entries, quotations, headlines, photos and all other content do not misrepresent. They should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of context.
• Never distort the content of photos without disclosing what has been changed. Image enhancement is only acceptable for for technical clarity. Label montages and photo illustrations.
• Never publish information they know is inaccurate -- and if publishing questionable information, make it clear it's in doubt.
• Distinguish between advocacy, commentary and factual information. Even advocacy writing and commentary should not misrepresent fact or context.
• Distinguish factual information and commentary from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines between the two.

Minimize Harm
Ethical bloggers treat sources and subjects as human beings deserving of respect.
Bloggers should:
• Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by Weblog content. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
• Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those affected by tragedy or grief.
• Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of information is not a license for arrogance.
• Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into anyone's privacy.
• Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects, victims of sex crimes and criminal suspects before the formal filing of charges.

Be Accountable
Bloggers should:
• Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
• Explain each Weblog's mission and invite dialogue with the public over its content and the bloggers' conduct.
• Disclose conflicts of interest, affiliations, activities and personal agendas.
• Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their pressure to influence content. When exceptions are made, disclose them fully to readers.
• Be wary of sources offering information for favors. When accepting such information, disclose the favors.
• Expose unethical practices of other bloggers.
• Abide by the same high standards to which they hold others.

Shashi

Police report against blogger

Earlier today morning, I made a police report against the 'Pendekar Tanah Air' blog at the Petaling Jaya police headquarters, accompanied by Putera MIC National Coordinator Mr. P. Kamalanathan. Following the report, I was asked to provide my statement to the police.

I notice that the offensive blog has been removed, however the damage is done. Such behaviour cannot, and should not be tolerated. Let this be a reminder to all, that Putera MIC will not sit by and allow such insults to be heaped on the Indian community!

Below is the text of the police report.

TEKS LAPORAN POLIS
Saya, Premnath a/l Agamutu, K/P 800412-14-xxxx, pada hari ini, 31 Januari 2009, ingin melaporkan kewujudan sebuah laman web berbentuk blog, bertajuk ‘Pendekar Tanahair’, di alamat webhttp://pendekartanahair.blogspot.com yand dikendalikan oleh orang yang menggunakan nama samaran ‘Pendekar Ramlee’.

Laman blog ini menghina kaum India di Malaysia, dengan kata-kata kesat dan menyakitkan. Ia mengandungi pelbagai tuduhan dan maklumat yang salah mengenai rakyat Malaysia yang berketurunan India. Laman ini juga mengandungi unsur-unsur hasutan, bertujuan mewujudkan rasa benci terhadap orang-orang India, sejurus mengancam perpaduan kaum di negara yang berbilang kaum ini.

Berikut adalah beberapa petikan dari laman tersebut yang berunsur hasutan:

1. Tuhan buatkan mereka berkulit hitam sebagai amaran kepada umat kita semua yang orang India ini adalah orang yang tidak baik sama sekali.

2. Mereka adalah orang jahil, seperti binatang buas dan perlu di awasi dan di pukul selalu untuk mengingkatkan mereka supaya berkelakuan baik dan tidak sebagai binatang buas.

3. Orang India jahat, mereka hitam kerana mereka jahat. Terutama sekali orang lelaki india. Harus dihapuskan sama sekali. Lanyak keling!!!

4. Orang India di Malaysia ini adalah bangsa yang paling rendah kalao dibanding dengan orang mereka yang asalnya dari India.

5. Sebab utama ini ialah mereka adalah kasta "pariah" dan diambil oleh orang British sebagai kuli untuk bekerja di ladang getah.

6. Sebab itu mereka harus di lanyak dan di pukul selalu. Ini adalah kerana otak mereka adalah seperti binatang. Mereke tidak faham akan erti budi pekerti dan cuma seperti seekor lembu dan tidak mempunyai pikiran dan emosi sebagai manusia.

7. Saya syorkan semua orang india dipukul sebulan sekali untuk mengajar mereka supaya dapat menjadi manusia yang berguna dan bukan binatang.

8. Kaum yang tak berguna, kuat menipu, merompak dan mencuri.

9. Lepas tue jadi loyar buruk, cakap yang bukan-bukan macam diorang nie macam bumiputra? Siapa kaum keparat nie. Si celaka india nie.

10. Kaki minum, kaki tipu dan kaki putar belit.

11. Lintah darat - ini lah kaum keling kepada orang Melayu di Malaysia nie.

12. Dah lah banyak buat dosa, banyak kes kecurian, rogol dan pembunuhan.

13. Setakat pukul keling nie tak cukup, kena hantam cukup-cukup terutamanya wartawan
keling sperti Joe Fernandez yang asyik tulis cerita keling dalam Malaysiakini.

14. Kalo pihak polis tak lanyak keling-keling nie, orang melayu akan bangkit dan lanyak keling
celaka nie.

15. Biar aku panggil semua orang kampong ku dan lanyak keling kaparat nie.

Saya mendesak polis menyiasat laman blog ini, mengenalpasti penulis yang berkenaan dan mengambil tindakan yang sepatutnya. Sekian laporan saya.

Source : A.Premnath ( National Information Officer and Selangor Chief of Putera MIC )

Ponggal - KL TOWER

KUALA LUMPUR: Beads of sweat formed on his forehead as Norzaidin Mazalan fanned the charcoal embers in the stove.

The milk in the claypot was taking its time to boil but the restless Norzaidin was far from giving up.

Thirty minutes later, the milk finally boiled over and Norzaidin, drenched in sweat, shouted Pongalo Ponggal!, signifying the start of the harvest festival.

The lecturer from Masterskill University College was among the few non-Indians who joined the National Ponggal Festival held at Menara Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

The event was launched by Datin Seri Indrani Samy Vellu.
"This is not an easy task. Waiting for the milk to spill over takes a lot of patience but it was an exciting experience for me," said Norzaidin, who brought a team of 20 students from different races.

"It's interesting to see how the sweet rice is cooked in the traditional way, and I wanted to try it myself especially since nobody uses a charcoal stove to cook any more," he said.

The National Ponggal Festival, which is in its seventh year, saw more than 500 Malaysians of different races as well as tourists participating in the celebration.

Ponggal, which falls on Jan 14 or 15, is celebrated by Tamils worldwide to thank the earth, sun, farmers and animals that have helped in getting a bountiful harvest.

"We rarely get a chance to participate in cultural events so I was not going to miss this," said Help University College student Lau King Ming.

Organising chairman P. Kamalanathan said "Ponggal is a festival where we can thank all the farmers in Malaysia for their hardwork.

"I hope Malaysians would make Ponggal as their very own thanksgiving festival."

Besides Menara Kuala Lumpur, the Ponggal Festival will be celebrated at Menara Tamingsari, Malacca, and selected temples and universities nationwide.

This year, the organisers will also be taking the Ponggal festival to Moscow in Russia and Salem in India to celebrate with Malaysian Indian students there. This was to encourage Malaysian youth overseas to promote their culture and heritage.

Source : NST Online