Archive for the 'Local' Category

  Project Malaysia 2008 - High School Student Application

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 by Boon Ming

Any enquiries you may proceed to the website:

http://sealnetonline.org/projects/project_malaysia_2008

  1st National Youth Entrepreneur Convention 2008

Friday, November 30th, 2007 by Wunmin

Thanks Gabrille for the heads-up. :D

YouthMalaysia.com will be organizing The 1st National Youth Entrepreneur Convention 2008 on 19th January 2008 (Saturday) at Keynote speakers include:

  • YB Dato’ Seri Azalina Othman Said, Minister of Youth and Sports
  • YB Datuk Ong Tee Keat, Deputy Minister of Higher Education
  • YB Dato’ Liow Tiong Lai, Deputy Minister of Youth and SportsYouth Entrepreneurs include:-
  • Mr. Joel Neoh Eu-Jin - Founder of YouthMalaysia.com and Winner of NTV7 The Firm
  • Mr. Kevin Zahri - Fitness Trainer and Business Owner
  • Mr. Timothy Tiah Ewe Tiam - Co-Founder of Nuffnang
  • Mr. Raj Ridvan - Co-founder & International Director of Science of Life 24/7
  • Mr. Kenny Sia - Blog owner of KennySia.com
  • Mr. Ng Khai Lee - Co-founder of TheCicak.com and Winner of KLUE Blue Chill Award
  • Ms. Xandria Ooi Xhan Tii - TV Host/Emcee/Journalist
  • Mr. Chris Tan Chur Pin - Proprietor of Chur Associates and Executive Secretary of SME International.
  • Mr. Kid Chan - Founder and Director of Kid Chan Studio
  • Ms. Oh Joo Nee - Founder of Lets’ Dance Studio and Winner of Nescafe Kickstart TV Show
  • Mr. Kenny Goh Chee Ken - Co-founder and CEO of Macro Kiosk Berhad
  • Mr. Shahul Hameed Dawood - CEO of People Source Sdn Bhd
  • For full event details and registration, please visit http://www.youthmalaysia.com/youth08/youth-entrepreneur.html

      DECC - Communicating Effectively in University Interview

    Tuesday, September 4th, 2007 by Boon Ming

    How many times have you mumbled, shaken your legs, and chewed bubble gum while talking to others, without realizing it?

    In a university interview, communicating effectively can be your ticket to see the world, learn under world-renowned faculties, and get a prestigious degree. The Descartes Education Counselling Center (DECC) is proud to bring in interviewers representing world-renowned universities to give you insight to what a good interview entails, and will advise you against more than just mumbling, shaking your legs, or chewing your favorite bubble gum during interviews!

    Once you have learned the skills of acing interviews, apply what you learn! The center will conduct a one-on-one mock interview with you, take a video of your progress, and finally replay it to help you rectify any problems during your mock interview, for FREE!  Read the rest of this entry »

      POSTGRADUATE STUDY AWARDS 2007 by KUOK Foundation Berhad

    Monday, June 4th, 2007 by Boon Ming

    In order to help ease the critical shortage of scientists and researchers in Malaysia, Kuok Foundation Berhad is offering the above study award to academically outstanding young Malaysians intending to pursue M.Sc. or Ph.D by full-time research in Engineering, Science and Technology at approved Malaysian Public Universities and Multimedia University. Upon completion of studies, the scholars must remain in Malaysia to work for the public or private sector for a minimum period of 5 years.

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      Miracle Youth Conference 2007 by AIESEC

    Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 by Wunmin

    MIRACLE is a youth conference organized by AIESEC, which is one of the largest student organizations in the world.

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      YSD Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship

    Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 by Wunmin

    Thanks to Justin for the head-up. Sorry for the delay in posting this notice though. You can read Justin’s article on YSD scholarship application here.

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      FREEMAN ASSIST: FUNDING FOR ASIAN UNDERGRADS WITH SUMMER NON-PROFIT INTERNSHIPS

    Friday, February 23rd, 2007 by enghan

    FREEMAN ASSIST: FUNDING FOR ASIAN UNDERGRADS WITH SUMMER NON-PROFIT INTERNSHIPS
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    The Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for Freeman ASSIST.

    The Freeman ASSIST program provides educational allowances to outstanding undergraduate students from East and Southeast Asia who are currently studying in the U.S. and who secure internships with U.S. not-for-profit organizations during the summer of 2007.

    Freeman ASSIST, generously sponsored by the Freeman Foundation, offers educational allowances to Asian students who choose to spend their summer in an internship based at a not-for-profit organization in their host community or elsewhere in the United States. The program seeks to facilitate greater interaction between young Asian students and U.S. not-for-profit and community groups by creating paths for sharing experiences and enhancing mutual understanding.

    To qualify, students must be citizens of countries in East and Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam). Citizens and legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible.

    Application Deadline: April 13, 2007

    More Information: More information about Freeman ASSIST including eligibility guidelines, FAQs and access to the on-line application is available at: www.iie.org/programs/freemanassist

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    Freeman ASSIST
    Institute of International Education
    809 United Nations Plaza
    New York, NY 10017
    Tel: (212) 984-5480 | Fax: (212) 984-5393

    Email: FreemanASSIST AT iie DOT org
    Web: http://www.iie.org/programs/FreemanAssist

      Kuok Foundation Berhad - Undergraduate Awards 2007

    Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 by Wunmin

    The Kuok Foundation Berhad Undergraduate Awards 2007 are now open for application. Read the rest of this entry »

      Raleigh Intl Introduction Weekend (Jan 12-14, 2007)

    Sunday, January 7th, 2007 by enghan

    Weekend of Adventure

    Ever fancied a life of adventure, discovery and excitement? Join a hundred strangers. Walk a thousand miles. With no change of socks (or underwear). To sleep with bugs and bathe in streams. Would you give up the comforts of home in pursuit of such crazy dream?

    Sign up for Raleigh International’ s Programme for the year 2007! The first Malaysian programme will be in February 2007!! Read the rest of this entry »

      Scholarships Listing

    Friday, January 5th, 2007 by Boon Ming

    Hi, this is Boon Ming and I’ve collected some information about the scholarships and put them into a list. The deadline of each scholarship has been stated as well in the table. Wish you all good luck and if you happened to have more updated and new information you are welcome to leave a message to me!! Read the rest of this entry »