In the news - Jailed for showing obscene sign at Queen
BALIK PULAU: A factory supervisor pleaded guilty to two charges of showing an obscene sign in the direction of the Raja Permaisuri Agong and a police officer at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas here.
Leong Pei Koe, 28, who was charged under Section 294 (a) of the Penal Code (Act 674) for lewd activity in a public place, was sentenced to a month’s jail from the date of his arrest and fined RM6,000 under the first charge by a magistrate’s court.
He was also sentenced to a week’s jail from the date of arrest and fined RM2,000 under the second charge of showing an obscene gesture to ASP Mohd Fakhrudin Abd Hamid.
Both sentences were ordered to run concurrently. DPP Charanjit Singh prosecuted.
He was outside the arrival hall when he flashed the sign at the passing royal entourage.
One of Tuanku Hajah Haminah’s bodyguards, who saw the gesture, detained him and handed him over to the police.
Kata Pengetua: Lesson learned. Jika pegawai kerajaan: jika disabit kesalahan – boleh diambil tindakan tatatetrtib kerana “berkelakuan dengan sedemikan cara sehingga memburukkan atau mencemarkan nama perkhidmatan awam” [Perintah Am, Bab D, perkara 4(1)(d)].
Reading - 10 essential foods for male health
A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone, yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender. While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also have their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns. Here are 10 foods all men should eat.
Food for men 1: Tomatoes
Tomatoes are possibly one of the best "superfoods" around, and the popular fruit has particular benefits for men. Studies have suggested that the lycopene found in tomatoes may reduce risk of colorectal cancer, lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease; the leading cause of death in men. Research has also shown that men who frequently eat foods rich in lycopene may drastically reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer.
Food for men 2: Blueberries
Blueberries are another fruit that have been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer, thanks to their high levels of proanthocyanidins. However, blueberries' positive benefits for men don't stop there, as studies have also suggested that blueberries may be effective in reducing risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes andage-related memory loss; a condition more prevalent in men than women.
Food for men 3: Brazil nuts
Snacking on nuts is great for heart health and good skin. However, Brazil nuts are particularly beneficial for men as they are packed with selenium; a powerful antioxidant which studies have suggested can boost sperm health and motility. Furthermore, selenium is also great for lowering "bad" cholesterol levels, preventing blood clots and lifting your mood.
Food for men 4: Broccoli
Broccoli - along with other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and sprouts - contains a strong cancer-fighting chemical, sulphoraphane, which research has suggested may reduce men's risk of developing bladder cancer (a cancer more commonly affecting women than men), prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
Food for men 5: Oysters
Oysters are the highest natural source of zinc; an essential requirement for men's fertility and sexual health. Zinc not only helps to maintain healthy testosterone levels in men, but it is essential for healthy sperm production. On top of this, zinc deficiency may be responsible for hair loss in men, so an increased intake may benefit men's appearance as well as health.
Food for men 6: Whole grains
Whole grains are great for our health thanks to their high levels of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Most whole grains, including brown rice and oats, are particularly rich in B vitamins, which are good for general wellbeing and can also help alleviate depression. Individual B vitamins can also benefit male health in various ways. Studies have suggested that folate (vitamin B9) can keep sperm healthy, whilebiotin (B7) may help hair loss. Silica, also present in whole grains, could also help with healthy hair growth.
Food for men 7: Eggs
For men suffering from hair loss, eggs may also provide the perfect solution. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, which is essential for hair growth, as well as being rich in biotin (vitamin B7). Egg yolks are also a good source of iron, which some studies have suggested can alleviate hair loss, which can be caused by anaemia.
Food for men 8: Pomegranate juice
Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and research has suggested that drinking the juice of this "superfood" can help lower cholesterol- which can be high in many men as young as their 20s - and prevent hypertension. A study has also found that drinking just one 8oz glass of pomegranate juice a day could dramatically slow down the progress of prostate cancer.
Food for men 9: Garlic
Garlic is well known for boosting heart health, and a study on the effects of garlic consumption on males has shown that regularly eating garlic could help lower men's cholesterol levels. Furthermore, research findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute have suggested that regularly eating garlic and onions could help lower men's risk of developing prostate cancer.
Food for men 10: Salmon
Salmon is not only a great source of protein, but it is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help address many of men's most common health complaints. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to lowered levels of "bad" cholesterol and can also reduce risk of many illnesses, including heart disease,colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and depression
Memo dalaman – urusan naik pangkat PPP DG41 / DG44 / DB48
1. KPM sedang menguruskan kenaikan pangkat secara Time-Based untuk PPP DG41 ke DG44, DG44 ke DG48 dan DG48 ke DG52.
2. Secara umumnya, syarat kenaikan pangkat adalah seperti berikut:
i. PPP Gred DG41 yang telah berkhidmat genap 8 tahun pada 2013 (tidak mempunyai pengalaman Ex-PPPLD)
ii. PPP Gred DG41 yang telah berkhidmat genap 8 tahun pada 2013 (mempunyai pengalaman Ex-PPPLD)
iii. PPP Gred DG44 yang telah berkhidmat genap 8 tahun pada 2013 (tidak mempunyai pengalaman Ex-PPPLD)
iv. PPP Gred DG44 yang telah berkhidmat genap 8 tahun pada 2013 (mempunyai pengalaman Ex-PPPLD, tetapi belum menggunakan pengalaman Ex-PPPLD semasa kenaikan pangkat ke DG44)
v. PPP Gred DG48 yang telah berkhidmat genap 6 tahun pada 2013
3. Tempoh pengalaman mengajar sebagai PPPLD boleh diambil kira bagi tujuan kenaikan pangkat ini – ia itu, 3 tahun pengalaman di PPPLD bersamaan dengan 1 tahun pengalaman PPPS, tertakluk kepada maksimum 3 tahun (ia itu 9 tahun pengalaman PPPLD).
4. Dengan ini, semua PPP yang adalah dikehendaki untuk mengemukakan dokumen berikut kepada En Albert sebelum 20 Februari 2012.
i. Salinan KP
ii. Lampiran T1 – Tapisan Keselamatan
iii. Lampiran D – Akuan Pinjaman
iv. Salinan surat lantikan ke PPP DG41 / DG44 / DG48
Nota: dapatkan 4ii dan 4iii daripada Cik Jamina
5. Mana-mana PPP yang layak dan tidak mengemukakan dokumen adalah dianggapkan tidak berminat untuk dinaikkan pangkat. Sebagai pegawai berijazah, guru mesti prihatin berkaitan dengan service matter masing-masing.
In the news - Union wants salary scale of all district Education officers upgraded
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is pressing for the salary scale of all district education officers (PPD) to be upgraded from the current 48 to 52.
Its deputy president Jisin Nyud said the STU had proposed this scale adjustment to the teacher’s congress meeting which was held in Kedah last year.
“All PPD and principals serving under the scale 48 should be upgraded to 52.
“This was our proposal to the congress last year and we will continue to fight for this upgrading this year,” he said at the STU Chinese New Year gathering here yesterday.
It is learnt that some of the PPDs, especially those in bigger town areas were serving under scale 52 while their fellow colleagues in the outskirts were still serving under scale 48.
He said the Education Ministry had also given its green light to the proposal by the STU for all theafternoon supervisors to be upgraded to scale 48 from the current 44.
He added that the STU had also brought to the attention of the ministry regarding the teacher’s burden in having to do clerical work.
“This is due to the implementation of school-based assessment where teachers had to key in all the details.
“This had added the burden of the teachers who also have to teach at the same time.
“Some of these teachers even have to sacrifice their family time to do the clerical work at home,” he added.
In the news - 50 pelajar keracunan makanan
Metro, 04.02.2013: TASEK GELUGOR: Kira-kira 50 pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Permatang Tok Jaya dekat sini, mengalami muntah dan cirit-birit akibat keracunan, malam semalam.
Kejadian berlaku jam 7.30 malam selepas kumpulan pelajar lelaki terbabit dari tingkatan satu hingga tiga yang menghuni asrama sekolah menikmati nasi goreng disediakan asrama sebelum mengadu sakit perut.
Tiga pelajar dimasukkan ke wad Hospital Kepala Batas (HKB) selepas mengalami muntah dan sakit perut yang serius manakala baki 47 pelajar sudah dibenarkan pulang ke asrama selepas diberi ubat.
Seorang pelajar berkata, dia mengalami sakit perut yang amat sangat tidak lama selepas makan nasi goreng disediakan pihak asrama sebelum muntah beberapa kali.
“Kira-kira 30 minit selepas makan, saya rasa pening dan loya sebelum termuntah. Bukan saya saja malah, rakan lain yang makan nasi goreng turut mengalami keadaan sama sebelum memaklumkan kepada pihak sekolah.
“Tidak lama kemudian, doktor dan jururawat dari HKB tiba dan memberi ubat. Setahu saya, tiga pelajar dimasukkan ke wad kerana keadaan mereka dikatakan serius,” katanya di sini, hari ini.
Kata Pengetua: Sekolah perlu memastikan bahawa kita tidak “cuai” apabila memeriksa makanan yang disediakan oleh pembekal kepada pelajar kita.
Reading - 10 essential foods for female health
While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also have their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns. Here are ten foods all women should eat.
Female-friendly food 1: Butternut squash
Butternut squash — like many other yellow/orange fruit and vegetables — is packed with carotenoids such as alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. While carotenes should be included in everybody's diet for optimum health, they may prove essential to women's health as a high-carotenoid diet has been linked to lowered risks of bothbreast and ovarian cancer.
Female-friendly food 2: Tomatoes
Another vibrant carotenoid beneficial for women's health is lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes. Studies have suggested that lycopene may be effective inpreventing breast cancer. Furthermore, there has been considerable evidence to suggest that the powerful antioxidant can help reduce risk of heart disease — the leading cause of death in women in the US, Australia, England and Wales.
Female-friendly food 3: Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and have been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer and heart disease. The seeds' anti-inflammatory properties are also good for preventing arthritis, while their digestive benefits can help irritable bowel syndrome; two painful conditions which are more prevalent in women than men.
Female-friendly food 4: Salmon
Salmon has a multitude of positive health benefits for women. Not only is it rich in iron — which is integral to the diets of premenopausal women — but it is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, known for their mood-enhancing effects. Studies have suggested that omega-3 can help beat depression (something that affects twice as many women as men) and prevent mood swings, while salmon can also boost babies' intelligence when eaten during pregnancy.
Female-friendly food 5: Cranberries
Various studies have suggested strong links between consuming cranberries and reduced risks of breast cancer and heart disease. However, the most notorious benefit of cranberries is their ability to prevent and cure urinary tract infectionssuch as cystitis, which is eight times more likely to occur in women than men. One study suggests that drinking two glasses of cranberry juice a day can prevent the symptoms of common UTIs in women.
Female-friendly food 6: Spinach
Spinach is rich in many different vitamins and minerals, but one thing that makes it great for women is its high content of magnesium. Research has shown that magnesium may be beneficial in reducing many of the physical symptoms of PMSwhich plague women, including reduction of swelling, breast tenderness, bloatingand weight gain.
Female-friendly food 7: Figs
Figs are a great health food, containing many vital minerals and vitamins as well as contributing to your daily portions of fruit and veg. Two minerals found in figs that are particularly beneficial to women's health are iron, which is often deficient in menstruating women, and calcium, which is important for post-menopausal women, who are more prone to osteoporosis.
Female-friendly food 8: Milk
Milk is a great source of calcium, which is extremely beneficial to women's health, particularly when combined with vitamin D (found in some varieties of milk and many fortified milk products). Consumption of the combined nutrients is not only good forwarding off osteoporosis, but a study has suggested that a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D could ease, or even prevent, symptoms of PMS.
Female-friendly food 9: Oats
Oats are literally packed with health-boosting nutrients, many of which have great impacts on female health. Oats are not only great for heart health, digestion andblood pressure levels (with hypertension affecting many women over 50), but they contain vitamin B6, which can help prevent PMS and mood swings, and folic acid, which is important for women to consume before and during pregnancy toprevent birth defects in babies.
Female-friendly food 10: Walnuts
While all nuts are great for our health, walnuts have many great individual benefits for women. A study has recently found that walnuts, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols, may help to reduce women's risk of developing breast cancer, while their high omega-3 content may also help bone health, arthritis pain and depression. Walnuts also contain many nutrients essential for female health, such as calcium, magnesium and folic acid.
Memo dalaman – analisis PMR 2012
1. Pencapaian kita dibanding dengan SM Daerah Serian:
| Ranking | Sekolah | Bil Calon Ambil | Semua A | % Lulus Semua MP | GPS |
| 1 | SMK Tebakang | 290 | 10 | 73.10 | 3.06 |
| 2 | SMK Balai Ringin | 273 | 5 | 61.17 | 3.07 |
| 3 | SMK Tebedu | 163 | 4 | 65.03 | 3.20 |
| 4 | SMK Tarat | 178 | 5 | 57.30 | 3.22 |
| 5 | SMK Serian | 525 | 7 | 58.67 | 3.26 |
| 6 | SMK Taee | 159 | 0 | 64.78 | 3.33 |
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| Daerah Serian | 1588 | 31 | 62.85 | 3.19 |
2. Pencapaian kita dibanding dengan beberapa SM Bahagian Samarahan:
| Ranking | Sekolah | Semua A | % Lulus Semua MP | GPS |
| 1 | SMK PATM | 1 | 78.81 | 2.40 |
| 2 | SMK Sg Tapang | 32 | 62.35 | 2.87 |
| 3 | SMK Wira Penrissen | 10 | 69.81 | 2.99 |
| 4 | SMK Tebakang | 10 | 73.10 | 3.06 |
| 8 | SMK Balai Ringin | 5 | 61.17 | 3.07 |
| 12 | SMK Tebedu | 4 | 65.03 | 3.20 |
| 13 | SMK Tarat | 5 | 57.30 | 3.22 |
| 15 | SMK Serian | 7 | 58.67 | 3.26 |
| 16 | SMK Taee | 0 | 64.78 | 3.33 |
| 19 | SMK Sadong Jaya | 0 | 54.28 | 3.44 |
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| Bahagian Samarahan | 111 | 61.85 | 3.13 |
3. Di peringkat negeri, 80 daripada 176 sekolah meningkat pencapaian GPS 2012 berbanding dengan GPS 2011. SMK Serian duduk no 80 (meningkat 0.01) bersama dengan SMK Dato Permaisuri, SMKA Sibu, SMK Limbang.
4. Dari segi rangking Sarawak, SMK Serian berada di no 145 / 176:
| Ranking | Sekolah | GPS |
| 140 | SMK Lawas | 3.23 |
| 141 | SMK Demak Baru | 3.23 |
| 142 | SMK Sadong Hilir (Semera) | 2.24 |
| 143 | SMK Subis | 3.25 |
| 144 | SMK Bukit Lima | 3.25 |
| 145 | SMK Serian | 3.26 |
| 146 | SMK Temenggong Lawai Jau | 3.27 |
| 147 | SMK Paku | 3.27 |
| 148 | SMK Lumba Kuda | 3.28 |
| 149 | SMK Batu Kawa | 3.28 |
| 150 | SMK Limbang | 3.28 |
5. Kalau kita banding pencapaian kita dengan sekolah-sekolah berikut, nampaknya, we have a lot to do! Pastikan kita bekerja lebih keras untuk memastikan pencapaian PMR 2013 adalah terbaik dalam sejarah sekolah. Pastikan anak-anak Serian di bawah seliaan kita berjaya sepenuhnya dalam setiap mata pelajaran.
| Nama Sekolah | Daerah | Semua A | % Lulus Semua MP | GPS |
| SMK Telang Usan | Baram | 0 | 81.82 | 2.72 |
| SMK Bario | Baram | 0 | 76.60 | 2.80 |
| SMK Marudi | Baram | 8 | 78.11 | 2.86 |
| SMK Long Lama | Baram | 2 | 73.33 | 2.92 |
| SMK Tinjar | Baram | 0 | 68.48 | 2.98 |
| SMK Belaga | Belaga | 4 | 76.23 | 2.91 |
| SMK Ulu Balingian | Selangau | 0 | 79.46 | 2.93 |
| SMK Long Lama | Miri | 2 | 73.33 | 2.92 |
| SMK Luar Bandar Miri Bekenu | Miri | 0 | 68.35 | 2.91 |
| SMK Merbau | Miri | 5 | 78.35 | 2.91 |
| SMK Tinjar | Miri | 0 | 68.48 | 2.98 |
| SMK Tutuh Apoh | Miri | 0 | 64.29 | 3.05 |
Memo dalaman – kemasukan prestasi yang tercicir bagi pelajar Ting 1 dalam SPPBS
1. Lembaga Peperiksaan telah menyediakan Sistem Pengurusan Pentaksiran Berasaskan Sekolah (SPPBS) untuk digunakan oleh guru-guru bagi tujuan kemasukan data prestasi pelajar.
2. Pihak LP mendapati bahawa pada akhir tahun 2012, masih terdapat guru-guru yang gagal memasukkan data tersebut. Saya tidak pasti sama ada ini berlaku di sekolah kita. Dengan ini, guru berkenaan adalah dikehendaki untuk memastikan prestasi pelajar masing-masing dapat dan telah dimasukkan.
3. LP telah membuka semula SPPBS mulai 21.01.2013 – 10.02.2013 untuk membolehkan guru-guru memasukkan data prestasi dan mencetak pelaporan.
4. Dengan ini, semua guru berkenaan adalah diarahkan untuk memastikan arahan ini dipatuhi.
Memo dalaman – jadual kemasukan data peperiksaan tahun 2013 di portal SAPS
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PEPERIKSAAN | TINGKATAN | TARIKH AKHIR PELAKSANAAN | TARIKH AKHIR KEY-IN MARKAH (PPD) |
TARIKH AKHIR KEY-IN MARKAH (KPM) |
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Ujian Awal tahun |
PeralihanTing 3 – 5Ting 6A | 14/15 Mac | 25 Mac | 28/29 Mac |
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Peperiksaan Pertengahan Tahun |
PeralihanTing 3 – 5Ting 6A | 23/24 Mei | 17 Jun | 21 Jun |
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Peperiksaan Percubaan | Ting 3 (PMR) |
6 Ogos | 26 Ogos | 30 Ogos |
| Ting 5 (SPM | 12/13 Sep | 30 Sep | 4 Okt | |
| Ting 6A (STPM) |
12/14 Sep | 30 Sep | 4 Okt | |
| Peperiksaan Akhir Tahun |
PeralihanTing 4Ting 6R | 7/8 Nov | 25 Nov | 30 Nov |
1. Jadual tarikh kemasukan data peperiksaan tahun 2013
| BIL | PERKARA | TINDAKAN |
| 1. | Data APDM telah dikemas kini | AJK Data |
| 2. | Data murid dari APDM telah diimport ke SAPS |
SU SAPSCikgu Satifah |
| 3. | Data guru telah dikemas kini / ditambah (jika berkenaan) | |
| 4. | Guru telah mendaftar mata pelajar yang diajar | Guru Mata Pelajaran |
| 5. | Data markah TOV dan ETR telah dimasukkan |
Memo dalaman – takwim peperiksaan awam 2013 TAKWIM PEPERIKSAAN AWAM 2013
BIL | PEPERIKSAAN | TARIKH |
1. | PMR | 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 OKT |
2. | SPM | 6 NOV – 5 DIS |
3. | SPM(U) | 11, 12 JUN |
4. | MUET BERTULIS MAC | 2 MAC |
5. | MUET LISAN MAC | 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 FEB |
6. | MUET BERTULIS JULAI | 27 JULAI |
7. | MUET LISAN JULAI | 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 JULAI |
8. | MUET BERTULIS NOVEMBER | 9 NOV |
9. | MUET LISAN NOVEMBER | 14, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23 OKT |
10. | STPM BARU PENGGAL 2 | 20 – 23 MEI |
11. | STPM BARU PENGGAL 3 | 13 – 20 NOV |
12. | STPM BARU PENGGAL 1(U) DAN PENGGAL 1 KOHOT 2014 | 21 – 27 NOV |
13. | STPM BARU PENGGAL 2(U) | 28 NOV – 4 DIS |
Catatan: Tarikh peperiksaan di atas adalah tertakluk kepada perubahan
Memo dalaman – program Kolej Vokasional KPM
1. KPM telah mengeluar surat siaran bil. 36/2012 berkaitan dengan pelaksanaan Program Kolej Vokasional pada tahun 2013.
2. SMV dan SMT yang melaksanakan Program Kolej Vokasional akan dimanakan Kolej Vokasional.
3. Sistem persekolahan – pelajar lepasan PMR 2012 yang mendaftar di KV pada tahun 2013 akan mengikuti pengajian Tahun 1.
4. Waktu Pembelajaran – 8.00 hingga 5.00 petang
Memo dalaman – keceriaan bilik guru
1. Dalam usaha untuk memastikan keceriaan suasana kerja, tindakan berikut telah diambil:
i. Memindahkan seberapa ramai guru ke Bilik Guru Baru.
ii. Mengekalkan JKDS di bilik Disiplin. Mohon bukan Guru Disiplin untuk pindah ke bilik guru.
iii. Mengekalkan Guru Kaunselor di Bilik Bimbingan & Kaunseling.
iv. Mewujudkan bilik mesyuarat untuk Panitia di Bilik KB – Bilik Mesyuarat 3 (Bilik Guru Baru).
v. Mewujudkan Bilik Taklimat di Tingkat Atas Bilik Guru Baru – Bilik Mesyuarat 4 (Bilik Guru Baru).
vi. Mengekalkan bilik mesyuarat di PuAS / Bilik PBS – Bilik Mesyuarat 1 (PuAS).
vii. Mengekalkan Bilik Mesuarat di PSS – Bilik Mesyuarat 2 (PSS).
2. Tindakan berikut akan diambil di Bilik Guru:
i. Memastika semua guru ada meja kerja masing-masing (tidak lagi berkongsi).
ii. Mengatur semula bilik. Guru sesi petang berada di ruang sebelah tandas, dan guru sesi pagi di sebelah lain.
iii. Mewujudkan ruang tengah sebagai tempat rehat / riadah guru.
iv. Menyediakan power point di tiang-tiang dinding.
3. Perkara 2 ii tidaklah urgent. Walau bagaimanapun, ianya boleh bermula mulai tarikh e-mail ini.
4. Dengan ini juga, saya memohon BAKSA untuk memastikan perkara aspek keceriaan ini sentiasa di ambil kira.
Netizens give "listen, listen" UUM speaker an earful
In the news -
PETALING JAYA: Besides harsh criticism, netizens have reacted to a video of an NGO leader snatching the microphone away from a university student by creating comical Internet memes, songs and even dance remix versions of the video.
Users ridiculed the leader for repeating the word “Listen” seven times to stop the student from speaking and for comparing the issues raised, such as free education and street protests, to the “problems” faced by animals.
“Even sharks have problems.
“Have you eaten shark fin before? Have you seen how people throw the shark back into the sea to die. See how humans are more greedy than sharks?” asked the speaker, Suara Wanita 1Malaysia (SW1M)president Sharifah Zohra Jabeen Syed Shah Miskin in the 24-minute video.
Controversial singer Namewee was among those who came up with a parody of the video, while another user posted a catchy dance remix version called “Listen! Listen! When I Speak, Listen!”
The original video, which was uploaded on YouTube last week, shows a student, who wanted to be known only as Bawani KS being interrupted by Sharifah, who was a guest speaker at the forum held in Universiti Utara Malaysia on Dec 8.
Sharifah told Bawani to leave the country if she was not happy in Malaysia.
“Don't compare Malaysia with other countries. If you compare, what are you doing in Malaysia?
“Go to Cuba, Argentina, Libya, go everywhere. Because, you know what? All the students in this hall are happy with whatever the government does for them,” Sharifah told the student in the video.
When contacted, Bawani, 27, who is currently pursuing a law degree, said the speakers had promised a “Q&A” session after the forum but did not allow more than two questions.
“I did not agree with some of the views expressed by the speakers and wanted to share my own. However, she cut me off while I was speaking, and said that I was being rude,” she said.
The video even attracted the attention of Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah who called Bawani.
“Even if the speaker did not agree with Bawani, she should not have spoken down to her in such a condescending and patronising way,” said Saifuddin when contacted.
Kata Pengetua:
1. Sebagai penceramah, sepatutnya dia memberi peluang kepada pelajar untuk memberi pendapat. Kalaupun penceramah tidak setuju, pelajar tersebut perlu diberi peluang. Penceramah yang baik akan membetulkan pendapat pelajar (kalau pendapat itu salah) dengan soalan, bukan dengan pendapat sendiri. Biar pelajar itu sendiri come to her own conclusion.
2. Katakan sekolah kita mengelolakan ceramah tersebut. Penceramah buat begitu kepada pelajar kita. Apakah yang patut kita buat? Kalau saya, saya akan "potong penceramah" dan take over.
3. Lihat video di sini:
In the news - Dad: Teacher cut my son’s hair without permission
Sunday January 6, 2013
In the news - Dad: Teacher cut my son’s hair without permission
GEORGE TOWN: A businessman has lodged a police report against a teacher for cutting his son's hair without permission.
S. Shanmugam, 39, who lodged the report on Friday, claimed that the teacher cut his son Niruman Kumar's hair short without warning.
He said that although it was not the first time Niruman had had his hair cut in school for being too long, he was previously given notice.
“We were issued warning letters in the past and given seven days to cut his hair.”
Niruman, 15, claimed that he had obtained permission from a disciplinary teacher to keep his hair long for religious reasons.
“However, another teacher picked 11 other students and myself randomly and cut our hair,” Niruman said at Seri Delima assemblyman R.S.N. Rayer's service centre here yesterday.
Rayer said he would write to the state education department tomorrow to look into the matter.
Penang Education Department director Ahmad Tarmizi Kamaruddincould not be reached for comment.
Kata Pengetua
1. Saya sudah lama jadi Pengetua, tetapi tidak sedar yang sekolah perlu memohon kebenaran ibu bapa untuk memotong rambut pelajar!
2. Tetapi, kalau ada larangan agama / adat tentang larangan memotong rambut, maka guru perlu akur kepada sensitiviti agama / adat ini.
3. Kalau tidak ada kaitan dengan unsur agama, isu di atas adalah kecil sahaja. Kalau YB sudah masuk campur dalam isu begini, bilakah mereka ini, yang kita angkat sebagai pemimpin, ada masa untuk perkara besar. Masalah besar negara masih banyak yang perlu ditangani oleh YB-YB kita.
4. Kes sekolah kita: ada pelajar berambut panjang yang disuruh balik pada hari pertama persekolahan, tetapi bapanya membantah. Saya tidak tahu bagaimana kita boleh menjaga disiplin sekolah kalau tindakan guru di persoalkan oleh ibu bapa? Saya amat khuatir, finally, semua kita (ahli masyakat) rugi, kerana guru wouldn’t care less!
Article - How to be happy at work
We all get the Monday blues from time to time, but there are ways to improve your working life and be happy at work. If you’re going through a rough patch at work or are lacking job satisfaction, check out these ways to boost your mood and have a happier work day.
Organise your working life
If your work day often leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed, it is time to calm things down by getting more organised. Firstly, make sure you arrive a few minutes early for work to give you time to organise your tasks for the day and get mentally prepared. Secondly, organise your space by clearing away any clutter and streamlining your workspace (this includes clearing your desk and deleting old emails). Finally, make a list of everything that you need to do that day in order of priority. If you can, try taking care of the more difficult things first to help take a weight off your mind.
Brighten up your desk
Research has shown that workers who have input into the design of their workspace are up to 40 per cent happier than those who do not. While you may not have the authority (or inclination) to decorate or rearrange your whole office or work place, try brightening up your individual area by purchasing some nice stationery, putting up a photo of a happy occasion, a funny calendar or small piece of artwork, or getting a nice plant for your desk. A happy environment makes a happy worker!
Wear a mood-boosting outfit
While many of us are required to wear a uniform or adhere to a dress code for work, if you do have more freedom to dress as you wish, try opting for clothes or accessories that boost your mood. Whether you opt for a piece of jewellery that reminds you of a special memory, a colourful bag to brighten up your day, that confidence-boosting outfit, or even your favourite underwear beneath it all, adding something special to your worn-in work attire can really brighten your day and make you feel happy within yourself.
Add some variety to your working day
They say variety is the spice of life, and this is never truer than when it comes to your working day. Following the same routine day in, day out can quickly cause boredom and dissatisfaction to set in, so try making every day a little different in any way you can. Try doing routine tasks in a different order, talking to someone new or taking a different route to work (perhaps even using a different mode of transport, such as cycling, if you can). If you really can’t shake up your work day itself, instead try organising something fun and different to do on your lunch break every so often.
Get active in your lunch break
If your working day is getting you down, try giving yourself an instant happiness boost by squeezing some exercise into your lunch break. Exercise is good for boosting self-esteem and letting off stress, and it also releases chemicals in the brain such as endorphins and anandamide which can boost your mood and leave you feeling great. If you have shower facilities at work you could go for a lunchtime run. Alternatively, a brisk walk around the shops will get your heart rate up without working up a sweat.
Snack on ‘happy foods’
Got a tough day ahead? Then make sure you pack some healthy snacks for work to keep your spirits up and boost your mood. Certain nutrients in food can affect how we feel, so try stocking up on well-known happiness-inducing foods such as walnuts (for Omega-3 fatty acids), bananas (for serotonin-producing tryptophan and relaxing magnesium) and wholegrains (for mood-boosting B vitamins). Also, stick to low-GI foods for slow-release energy, as low blood sugar levels can lead to depression and fatigue.
Be positive and friendly towards your colleagues
Regardless of how you feel, try to adopt a positive and friendly attitude when talking to colleagues – yes, even the ones who get on your nerves! Try to resolve any conflicts, avoid office gossip, and treat everyone as you would like to be treated, and you may find that you get the same in return. Furthermore, research shows that the act of smiling can actually make you feel happier, so try to paste on a smile however you really feel – it may just boost your mood and your workplace happiness.
Appreciate the fact that you have a job
If you know that your job isn’t the one for you but are stuck with it for now, try to make the best of what you’ve got. The job may not be permanent, but going to it every day with no sense of purpose (other than to get through to the end of the day) will quickly get you down. Try to identify a sense of purpose or positives of doing the job, whether it is noting that the position is getting you nearer to your dream job, helping others in some way, or giving you an opportunity to build on certain skills. If you think positive then your mood will naturally improve.
Tindakan Guru Tingkatan : Sistem Maklumat Murid ( SMM ) - Arahan Kali Ke-2
Perhatian semua guru:
1. Data adalah perkara penting kepada jabatan dan KPM - digunakan untuk membuat keputusan dan menyalurkan bantuan / peruntukan.
2. Oleh itu, pastikan data, seperti diminta daripada Guru Tingkatan, disediakan dengan tepat dan dikembalikan kepada Guru Data sebelum tarikh akhir.
3. Guru Data akan menghadiri mesyuarat dan dia perlukan data yang tepat.
4. Sekiranya Guru Tingkatan ada masalah untuk mendapat data seperti dikehendaki, sila bincang dengan Guru Data. Guru Data akan memaklumkan saya status pengumpulan data ini dari masa kesemasa.
Memo dalaman – harga barang di kantin
1. Saya ada menerima aduan daripada pelajar tentang harga barang di kantin yang mahal.
2. Saya telah memaklumkan pihak kantin dan kebanyakan barang makanan telah diturunkan ke RM1.00.
3. Minuman tin tidak ada dalam kontrak. Ini adalah untuk membolehkan koperasi menjualnya. Maka, harga minuman tersebut tidak dikawal oleh kontrak.
Memo dalaman – larangan mengutip yuran
1. Dimaklumkan bahawa saya tidak ada mengeluarkan kebenaran untuk guru mengutip apa-apa yuran tahun 2013.
2. Oleh itu, guru adalah dilarang untuk mengutip yuran. Ini termasuk yuran untuk kelab dan persatuan, dan kegiatan kokurikulum.
3. Kalaupun kelab / persatuan hendak mengutip yuran, yuran tersebut hendaklah dikendalikan oleh pelajar. Ini boleh dijadikan sebagai sebahagian daripada pendidikan. Ahli kelab / persatuan akan merancang untuk mendapatkan dana, ada AJK yang mengurus perbelanjaan dan akaun.
4. Amaunnya mestilah tidak membebankan pelajar.
Memo dalaman – dari buku “Teaching Outside the Box – How to grab your students by their brains” by LouAnne Johnson
1. “Usually students wait until several days into the school year before they become truly disruptive. If a quick step into the hallway for a talk isn’t an option, you can remove the student who is out of control, lose the minimum amount of precious class time, and send a very clear message to the rest of your students that you will not tolerate outrageous behavior for even one minute in your classroom.”
2. Guru harus menunjukkan ketegasan kawalan kelas dari awal lagi. Guru tidak boleh biarkan pelajar mengganggu p&p. Kalau dibiarkan, guru tidak membantu pelajar lain (yang lebih ramai) yang ingin belajar dan berjaya.
3. Guru tidak boleh biarkan pelajar tidur dalam kelas – kalau guru biarkan, guru tidak membantu pelajar itu untuk berjaya.
4. Dalam menangani salah laku pelajar dalam kelas, biar pelajar tahu guru tegas; biar juga pelajar tahu kenapa guru tegas. Saya percaya ibu bapa suka guru yang tegas (mengawal disiplin pelajar).
5. Selepas beberapa amaran dan sesi kaunseling (tidak semestinya oleh Guru B&K), jika pelajar masih misbehave, guru boleh mengadu kepada JKDS untuk menggantung persekolahan pelajar sehingga sekolah berjumpa dengan ibu bapa.
Tuan Pengetua SMK Serian
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