Friday, 10 August 2012

倫敦奧運

倫敦奧運開幕圓滿進行,相信有看過的人都會認為,與北京奧運開幕相比,兩屆奧運會開幕式都帶來了震撼的感覺。
倫敦奧運會開幕式,看似小清新,卻有著濃濃深情,讓人感受到的人文關懷,這相信已經達到了作為開幕式的目的。
其每個表演環節,都有它們各自的主題:有愛護、保護動物主題;描繪工業大國的特色;體現人文文化和情懷;展現流行樂和文化元素的產生和風靡等。
此外,一些細節也鼓勵世人應積極向上、樂觀的心態;注重人道,對死者表以尊敬;和注重科技發展,推動文明進步。
7名青年點燃火炬的方式,重點在說明,青年是世界的未來,關註年輕一代。
奧運的開幕可以給了大馬有很大的啟示,大馬處於飛速發展的過程之中,隨著國家的迅速發達,人民、特別是青年,面臨著越來越多的挑戰。
青年不得不在較高的生活水平上生活,不得不努力工作,艱苦奮鬥,目的是為了達到自己的長遠的目標。
要是不能調整自己,不能使自己適應上述形勢,那就意味著這些青年將成為落伍者。由於他們是實現2020年高收入先進國遠景規劃的未來的領袖,因此必須讓他們清醒地認識到這一事實:他們是國家的寶貴財富。
世界上任何一個國家都把今天的青年看作是一種寶貴的財富。他們是能夠幫助實現國家發展的未來的領袖,國家的社會經濟發展的成功與否在很大程度上取決於能否培養和利用這些青年人的潛力、天賦和能量,使他們能夠為國家的發展作出卓有成效的貢獻。
政府對養成馬來西亞青年高尚的道德價值觀和倫理準則這一工作非常重視,目的是為了營建一個關心人的社會並形成全國性的期望。
但如果只有政府作出努力來培養青年,那是不夠的。政府與青年兩者的期望必須互補。青年對教育和就業的期望必須經過仔細的審查,這樣才能使政府投入的一切資金得到充分利用。
對國家發展來說,教育和就業是兩個重要關鍵因素。必須從早期開始就通過良好的教育來培養青年,這樣才能使他們在今後的謀生活動,尤其是能夠從事他們所選擇的職業。

Olympic 2012 in London

The opening ceremony of Olympic 2012 in London was indeed a triumph. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' in the world through innovation and revolution.

The performances were well themed with humanistic, culture, prevention of animal cruelty, industry civilization and modernization.

As a Malaysian, I felt that this indeed gives an inspiration to young Malaysians. The future of a country depends on the young generation.

Young generation is the asset of the country and the future of Malaysia dependent on them. The vision to achieve Malaysia as one of the high-income nation depends not only the Government but continue efforts of the young generation to cultivate or acquire high moral value, knowledgeable and be patriotic to the nation .

As a chairman of an education foundation, I would say that education is the key factor to a successful nation.

Education must start from early age and continue up to tertiary education with emphasis on moral and ethical studies. With this, the young generation will be able advanced in their career and the nation will prosper and developed.

Wednesday, 1 August 2012

優秀生應獲屬意課系

每年拿到頂尖優秀成績卻無法在國內大學取得到屬意課系的問題,都一而再發生,高教部及政府最高單位應該關注這問題的嚴重性,因為這將直接影響人民對于政府轉型計劃的看法。
如果這問題沒有盡快改善,對于政府目前的目標,即是留住人才,將是一大挑戰,因為一些成績優秀的頂尖學生,將會因為無法獲得自己想要的課系而出國,這些學生一旦在外國練大學,他們未來畢業后很大可 能便會各種因素,而選擇不回國並在國外工作,這對大馬來說是可惜及不值的。
無論如何,人民也應該明白,高教部在處理這個課題時,是無法做到讓每一人都高興的成績,但高教部應該以更加透明的方法作為遴選,包括給予合理和可以接受的理由,說服那些無法取得自己想要的課系的學生。
政府要特別留意,目前陸續有許多無法得到首選科系的華裔頂尖優秀生站出來,不排除將會有一些投機的政棍會利用這個機會攻擊政府。
高教部自從數年前起採取績效制錄取新生,華裔優秀生只要符合資格的幾乎都被國立大學錄取,這是我國跨前一大步的證明,接下來便是應該朝著任何成績頂尖的學生,應該都可獲得符合自己資格的課系。
根據數據,2012年至2013年度的大學新生錄取名單。在52430名合格申請當中,73.5%38549名學生成功被錄取,進入本地20所國立大專就讀。華裔學生的錄取率是所有族群中最高的,也就是86.4%8984人。
據知,一些落選學生不準備接受其他大學第二個因素是我們采績效制學生合格但積分低就無法被錄取,還有學生沒有考馬來西亞大學英文考試而不符合標準。
今年,全國共有683名平均積分達3.0或以上的合格申請者,因為不同意接受其他課系和不符合選課標準,而無法進入本地大學,因此這是需要高教部高度關注的。
高教部應該體諒這些莘莘學子努力求學,盡量考獲更好的成績,主要是希望可以進入本地大學,選讀自己屬意的理想科系,以便能幫忙減低家里的負擔,如果無法獲得他們屬意 的課系,將會讓這群頂尖優秀生大失所望
高教部的政策與目前要留注人才的政策是息息相關的,但是,如今就連防止人才外流的其中一個主要原因,即成績頂尖的優秀生無法獲得首選科系的問題都無法解決,該部應該在短時間內解決此問題

Issue must be solved without any further delay

There are many students whom achieved outstanding results were not given an opportunity to further their studies in their preferred course in local universities. In my opinion, Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia must give serious consideration of this repeating issue as it will directly affecting the peoples’ views of the government transformation program.

This issue must be solved without any further delay so as to enable these students can obtain the education locally in their preferred courses. Otherwise, these top students with great academic results will plan to further their studies abroad. Hence, many of them will be starting their career and life abroad after graduating rather than coming back to Malaysia.

I believe the Ministry of Higher Education is definitely aware of this issue and trying to solve this issue amicably. In any case, Ministry of Higher Education can be more transparent in solving this issue so that the public, especially the parents and the students themselves will understand rather than forming a different opinion towards this issue, blaming the Government not doing anything for their children.

The recent launched National Higher Education Strategic Plan 2020 is where to conceptualize the entire operational plan for higher education with the notion of National Interest as well as to promise great autonomy for the universities and the students.

Government should pay more attention in particular to those non-bumiputra students whom they facing difficulties to be enrolled into the local universities. These non-bumiputra students are among the top students in the country. They should be given opportunity to further their studies in the preferred discipline in the local universities.

According to statistic, 38,549 students out of the total of 52,430 are successfully qualified to be enrolled to the 20 local universities.  However, some of these students did not enroll to the local universities as the course provided is not their choice course.

I suggest that the Ministry of Higher Education to make continuous efforts to ensure that the Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) will have to make effort to ensure that the students are to be given their choice course especially high achievers students so that they can have the opportunity to study in Malaysia and start their career in Malaysia after graduating.

Be accountability and transparent in university placement for the students are the key to prevent brain drain. Thus, act prudently to retain talent.

“一個馬來西亞:遵守承諾”(1Malaysian:Janji Ditepati)

 身為大馬人民,我們都應該感恩和慶幸,因為過去55年裡,國內各種不同的種族和不同的宗教都可以和諧地一起生活,這是難得可貴的。
 
特別是在首相納吉的領導下,坐言起行的政府,讓人民都嚐到了轉型的成果,證明這是一個遵守承諾的政府,能夠讓人民生活在一個擁有主權和獨立的國家,而且正邁向繁榮進步。
 
今年,55週年國慶日主題“一個馬來西亞:遵守承諾”(1Malaysian:Janji Ditepati)所要傳達的意思,是要證明我國領袖一向來一諾千金,因此造就我國比一些更早獨立的國家進步。
 
政府承諾要打造團結一致的國家,我們做到了;政府承諾要帶領國家從農業國前進至工業國,再邁向先進和高收入國家,我們看到了希望,也正朝這目標邁步;政府承諾要人民生活在安寧和諧之中,我們看到也感受到,甚至觸摸到那成果;政府不只是用口說,而是要落實這些承諾,這55年來,我們都實現了許多承諾。
 
國家在首相納吉的領導下,已制定多項策略計劃及宏願,確保國家取得團結及和諧,並達到高收入國的目標。
 
今年國慶日主題進一步證明政府坐言起行的作風,不只是制定政府轉型計劃及新經濟模式,以大馬計劃及2020年宏願為目標,進行轉型及建設國家民族,更重要是這一切所言所講,都已逐步成形,惠及全民。
 
我相信,國陣政府將繼續為國家帶來許多改變。政府的承諾,事實上是繼承自聯盟政府開始的奮鬥目標,具有長遠的歷史。後來多個政黨加入組成國陣,仍然為國家發展大業努力。
 
任何人都不能否認的事實是,政府對人民的諾言,肯定會加以實現,即使是面對經濟放緩的時刻。
 
以2012年財政預算案為例,就可以作為檢測政府是否實現諾言的標準。這包括政府已推行轉型計劃,以及各項減輕民眾負擔的計劃,例如一個大馬人民援助金。至於反對黨是否說到做到,至今仍令人懷疑。
 
首相納吉上任以來,從2009年的主題:一個大馬,以民為本,績效為先(Satu Malaysia, Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan);到2010年:一個馬來西亞促進轉型(Satu Malaysia, Menjana Transformasi);而2011年國慶日主題:“轉型成功,人民有福”(Satu Malaysia: Transformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera),可以讓我們我到首相納吉按步就班的帶領國家,朝著目標前進。
 
我們不只是在講、也不只是在喊,我們都有在做、有在努力,這個屬于全民的成果已結了出來,大家根本無需再質疑政府的能力。

1 Malaysian : Janji Ditepati

1 Malaysian : Janji Ditepati (Promises Fulfilled), the theme for the upcoming  55th Anniversary National Day Celebration.

As Malaysian, we should be thankful that we have been living together in a harmony and peaceful environment in this multi ethnic country for the past 55 years.

Prime Minister, YB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak commented the Malaysia has prospered over the past 55 years. Transformation has been carried out for the nation and the people in particular in agricultural to industrial-based economy.

Transformation is a key for a developing country like Malaysia. The Government has introduced a few policies such as NKEAs, ETP, 10th Malaysia Plan to enhance further the country’s economy. The downfall of the global economy has badly affected Malaysia’s economy and with these transformation programs, economy continues to grow at the rate of more than 4.0%.

I believe that Government has certainly delivered what has promised for the people aspects and continuing making efforts towards achieving a high-income nation country so as to benefit the people. As a result, people will live in a harmony and peaceful environment.

As Rome is never built in one day, I believe that BN will continue to bring changes for the wellbeing of the people and the country. As a Malaysian, we must support the Government for the mutual benefit in near future.

The Federal Government has never made and will never make any empty promises to the people.Therefore, we must support the BN Government In the next general election for continuing the transformation programs for the wellbeing and benefits of the people.

熊貓

人民應該以正面的觀念來看待中國租借熊貓給大馬的舉動,因為隨著中國掘起成為世界大國,長遠與中國保持友好關係,將可以直接從經濟、文化及教育方面惠及大馬,特別是大馬的華裔將可直接從中受惠。
大馬政府如今已承認逾800間中國大學的資格,這正是馬中邦交進步的成果,而且是特別結給華教的美好果實。
中國租借熊貓到外國是該國一項外交的措施,也代表著馬中關係在首相納吉的領導下,已邁入另一個里程碑,這也是全民所期待的。
目前大馬身為中國第3大的貿易國,而且相信明年,中馬貿易額肯定將突破1000億美元。屆時,馬來西亞將於日本、韓國之後成為中國在亞洲的第三大貿易夥伴,這對大馬來說是有萬利而無一弊。
最重要是,馬中繼續保持良好邦交關係,大馬必能從中國發展的途上,獲得利益。
人民特別是華裔應該明白,我們所受惠的不只是經濟,甚至華教和華人文化也會因為中國的掘起,而進一步穩住在大馬主流的地位。
令人遺憾的是,一些政棍和政治投機客可能會趁這個時候妖言惑眾,扭曲中國送出熊貓及大馬接受的決定,更以許多不合理及泵有根據的指責來煽動人民情緒,以便撈取廉價宣傳,這是非常不負責任及別有意圖的。”
每一名大馬人都應該讓中國看到大馬要與中國保持緊密邦交的決心和誠意,以便在中國的“熊貓邦交”過后,吸引更多中國商家到大馬投資,增加大馬的就業機會和經濟活動,共同朝高收入先進國的目標邁進。