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Harbor- and Airport Procedure, Transportation, Communication, Costs of Living, Supply and Care, Medical Care, Discriminated Groups, Educational System, Adult- and Further Education
To enter Malaysia a visitor should posses the following:
Application for visa should be made at the nearest Malaysian Mission abroad. In countries where Malaysian Mission have not been established, application should be made to the British High Commission or Embassy.
The applicant should present himself together with the following documents:
The need for pre-departure orientation programs stems from the increasing globalization of migration in Asia. This is because empowerment of migrant workers requires that they have access to relevant information about the entire process of migration, from pre-arrival (before leaving the country of origin) to post-arrival (upon arrival and during employment) and reintegration (upon return to the country of origin).
Transport of luggage is of no problem as Malaysia is concerned. They have facilities to provide even to Door to Door service. It is readily available.
The following documents should be attached:
Export handling charges
additional charges
At certain entry points (particularly airports) where the Green Channel system is being practiced, visitors who are not in possession of any dutiable or prohibited goods except those allowed under duty free allowances may go through the green channel.
Visitors must pay customs duties on all dutiable goods at the rate of 30 % ad valorem provided that the goods are imported on or with the person entering Malaysia or are in the baggage of such person and intended for non commercial use.
In the case of alcoholic beverage, tires and tubes, spirits tobacco and cigarettes and motor vehicles, the rate of duty will be prevailing rate at the time of importation.
Malaysians or visitors may import some goods duty-free if they satisfy the following conditions:
The allowances are:
Malaysians or visitors who bring in more than the quantity allowed as specified above are required to pay full customs duties or the excess at 30 % of the value. Visitors cannot transfer the benefit of their duty free allowances to another person. Duty free allowances cannot be pooled with the intentions of importing articles in excess of the quantity allowed to an individual
Dangerous drugs (i.e. morphine, heroin, opium, ganja etc.) are prohibited from both import and export. The punishment for drug smuggling is the death penalty. Dangerous drugs can only be imported into the country/exported from the country by virtue of a license issued by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
Reference: Royal Customs Department Malaysia: http://www.customs.gov.my
In Kuala Lumpur the best way to get around is the Taxi. All taxis have meters and can be identified by the red and white coat of paint.
Major bus lines servicing the city and suburban areas are Intrakota, Metro, and City Liner. Intrakota charges a flat rate of 90sen while the fare for Metro and City Liner is based upon the distance traveled.
KTM - Kommuter operates speedy electric trains services from the Kuala Lumpur railways station to designated points within the city as well as well as to port Klang, Seremban, kajang and Rawang.
Light Rail Transit (LRT). There are two Lrt line currently services the Klang Valley- STAR and PUTRA. Dailyhours are 6.00am to 12.00 midnight, stored values ticket can be purchased at any LRT station. Feeder bus services are also provided by PUTRA LRT for ares within 3 km of the station, Commuters are charged a flat rate of 50 sen.
| Airmail letter | Airmail printed paper | |||
| Zone A Brunei Darussalam & Singapore |
Same as surface mail to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore | Up to 500 gm rate as per surface mail. Above 500 gms an airmail fee of RM 1.50 is charged for every 500 gms or part thereof in addition to the surface mail changes | ||
| Zone B APPU countries Island in the Pacific excluding Hawaii |
First 10 gms: 0.55 |
For every additional 10 gm: 0.35 |
First 10 gms: 0.40 |
For every additional 10 gm: 0.25 |
| Zone C Europe & Middle East including Egypt & Russian Federation |
0.90 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.35 |
| Zone D America & Africa countries including Egypt |
1.10 | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.40 |
| All countries | Postcard & Aerograms | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Weight limit | Malaysia | Singapore & Brunei | Other countries | |
| Letters | Up to 20 gm | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| 20 gm to 50 gm | 0.35 | 0.70 | 1.00 | |
| 50 gm to 100 gm | 0.50 | 1.20 | 1.50 | |
| 100 gm to 250 gm | 1.00 | 2.50 | 2.80 | |
| 250 gm to 500 gm | 2.00 | 4.50 | 5.30 | |
| 500 gm to 1,000 gm | 3.50 | 8.00 | 10.00 | |
| 1,000 gm to 2,000 gm | 6.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | |
| Post cards | Each | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Small Packets | Up to 100 gm | 0.40 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 100 gm to 250 gm | 0.80 | 2.20 | 2.50 | |
| 250 gm to 500 gm | 1.50 | 3.90 | 5.00 | |
| 500 gm to 1,000 gm | 2.80 | 6.00 | 10.00 | |
| Printed papers | Up to 20 gm | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| 20 gm to 50 gm | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.70 | |
| 50 gm to 100 gm | 0.35 | 0.90 | 1.20 | |
| 100 gm to 250 gm | 0.50 | 2.00 | 2.40 | |
| 250 gm to 500 gm | 0.70 | 3.90 | 4.50 | |
| 500 gm to 1,000 gm | 0.80 | 6.00 | 8.50 | |
| 1,000 gm to 2,000 gm | 1.20 | 10.00 | 16.00 | |
| For every additional 1000 gm or part thereof | An airmail fee of RM 1.50 for every 500 gm or part thereof in addition to surface mail charges | Only books sent as printed paper may weigh up to 5 kg | Only books set as printed paper may weigh up to 5 kg | |
| Literature for blind | Free postage | Free postage | Free Postage | Free Postage |
| News paper published in Malaysia and Singapore | The same rate as printed paper. | The same rate as printed paper. | The same rate as printed paper. | The same rate as printed paper. |
Local calls can be made from public phones using coins or pre-paid cards. International calls can be made from public phones with card phone facilities or at and Telekom offices.
Telekom Malaysia Berhad is the main operator of telecommunication services in the country, offering services ranging from fixed lines and cellular telephones to internet-delivered products from urban broadband multimedia to radio in local loop for rural communities. On the international scene, TM connects the country to the rest of the world via submarine cable system and satellite, telephone subscribes enjoy International Direct Dial (DDI) facility to over 200 countries all over the world.
Modernization activities hinges mainly on the digitalization of the network. About 94 % of switches and 81 % of the transmission network are digital.
DDI or sometimes called Direct International Dialing is a facility which allows the caller to access direct to an extension without the help of the operator. Generally, it is served through a PABX. It reduces congestion at PABX reduce call set up time and increases reliability, DDI lines are dedicated for incoming calls only.
There are 11 features which are available now. Viz: call waiting, call transfer, call transfer on no reply, call transfer on busy, three way calling, speed dialing, reminder call, last number redial, timed hotline, hotline and ants call back. All features cost RM 1.50 per month except for three way calling which costs RM 3 per month.
Upon subscription to the basic telephone service an individual direct exchange line and a telephone set is provided. A basic rental will be levied whilst additional phone sets to be used as extensions can be provided at minimal additional rental. With IDD-service, customers can dial directly oversees without the assistance of the operator. This facility allows customers to enjoy cheaper and faster oversees connections. Charge for IDD calls are itemized in the telephone bill.
There are other telephone service providers for cellular phone. They are:
Dial 1515 is one of the services offered by TM net which allows users to connect to the Internet over normal telephone lines using modems. As this is a temporary connection, as opposed to the dedicated one uses have the options of connecting to the internet only when they want to do so. Customers will be given a standard package consisting of an account ID, username, password and a start up CD with a browser upon registration. To subscribe, customers have to produce a photocopy IC/ passport or ROC for organizations and a photocopy of any utilities bill.
Necessary equipment for the Computer:
| Categories | Registration fees (RM) | Annual Subscription (RM) | Access Fee (Sen/min) |
| Student/Handicapped | 25.00 | 18.00 | 1.0 |
| Personal | 25.00 | 24.00 | 1.0 |
| School | 25.00 | 24.00 | 1.0 |
| Organization | 50.00 | 60.00 | 2.5 |
Refernces:
Poskod Malaysia.
Malaysia Information 2002
The capital city of the Federation of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is centrally located on the west coasts of peninsular Malaysia. Covering an area of 243 sq. km (94 sq. miles) it lies approximately 35 km from the coast.
The fare is RM 2 for the first 2 km and 10 sen for every 200 m theron. A surcharge of 50 % is levied between midnight and 6.00 am. All Kuala Lumpur taxis are fitted with meters and can be identified by its red and white coat of paint. Call cab or radio Taxi services are also available. Passengers are charged an extra ringgit for the services.
KTM-Kommuter operates speedy electric trains services from the Kuala Lumpur railways station to designated points within the city as well as well as to port Klang, Seremban, kajang and Rawang.
There are two LRT-lines. Currently serves the Klang Valley-STAR and PUTRA. Dailyhours are 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight. Stored values ticket can be purchased at any LRT station. Feeder bus services are also provided by PUTRA LRT for ares within 3 km of the station, Commuters are charged a flat rate of 50 sen.
Travelling in public buses is one of the best ways to see Kuala Lumpur. Major bus lines serving the city and suburban areas are Intrakota, Metro and City Liner. Intrakota charges a flat rate of 90 sen while the fare for Metro and City Liner is based upon the distance travelled.
Between 3 to 8 km east of Kuala Lumpur city center these areas are very popular with expatriates. There are also many Diplomatic and Embassy residences. Shopping and clubs are good and in easy access. Prices in Ampang and Ukay Heights are mid-range, whilst Taman Tar is in the least expensive range. Houses in Taman Tar, ranges in price from RM 7,500 to RM 10,000 and usually come with Golf / Recreation Club Membership. Most of the detached houses in this area are specified as follws:
Taman Tar also has terraced 2&3 storey houses with 3 bedrooms and a maid's room. They will rent at between RM 2,500 and RM 5,000. Both furnished and unfurnished units are usually available. The Ampang area also has a very good range of condominiums from a single room apartments to Penthouse.
3 to 7 km west of Kuala Lumpur city center this area is popular with expatriates. There are many houses and new apartments complexes and excellent shopping. This area is well known for its restaurants and night life. Prices are mid-range.
2 to 4 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur city center this area is the exclusive residence of many expatriates. Houses and condominums are available in lush green panaromic settings. Shoppings is within 5 minutes. This is the most expensive area.
6 to 15 km southwest of Kuala Lumpur, 10 to 15 minutes from Subang Domestic Airport. Local and western houses and appartments are available. This area has extensive industry and office complexes. Convenient shopping, Prices in this area are in the least expensive range.
Houses are available as terraced (Link) and semi -detached (Bungalow). Most of the detached houses in Malaysia are 4 bedrooms + maid quarters, although larger ones are available. Swimming-pools are sometime provided in the larger houses.
The normal facilities provided in condominiums here are 24 hours security, swimming-pool, Gymnasium, Squash / Tennis, Launderette, Garden area, Playground, Shop and Restaurants.
The electric supply in Malaysia is 220 volts AC/50 Hz. Electricity is billed at around RM 0.22 to RM 0.28 per unit on a sliding scale of tariffs.
Water in Kuala Lumpur is metered and billed once every 2 months at RM 0.42 to RM 1.05 per m3 on a sliding scale of traffis.
When it comes to food, you will never run out of choices in Kuala Lumpur. There is sufficient variety ranging from local, western, continental, Thai to Japanese cusines to satisfy all.
The choice of accommodation will be a major factor in allocating a budget. Together with food and other entertainment costs, the estimated living cost at Kuala Lumpur are:
Cars are priced at an average of 11,000 US$ to 205 US$ for a new or a used car.
Malaysia's national car project gave birth to Malaysia's first national car manufacturer Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Berhad, better known as PROTON, on the 7th May 1983.
Models of the national car introduced:
Saga Magma 8 valve: (1987), Saga Magma 12 valve (1990), Iswara (1992), Wira (1993), New generation Wira And
Perdana (1995), Wira Diesel (1996), Perdana Corporate Edit (1997), Waja. (2001). New Waja may cost about
RM 64,000 in Malaysia.
Agriculture plays an important part in the overall economic development of the country through its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) employment and foreign exchange earnings.
The Third National Agricultural Policy (NAP3) has identified five main development strategies, as follows:
In its efforts to develop food crop industry, the Department of Agriculture focuses on implementation of programs for four types of commodities: namely, Paddy, Fruits, Vegetables, and Coconuts.
Malaysia has the following agriculture products:
Public Water Supplies in Malaysia are administered. They are planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained by three authorities namely State Public Works Department (PWD), State Water Supply Department (WSD) and State Water Board (WB).
Surface water constituted about 97 % of the source of water supply in the country while the remaining 3 % is from ground water.
Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IKW) now wholly owned by the Minister Of Finance (Incorporated) is responsible for managing a modern and efficient sewerage system for all Malaysians, in line with the development of other public infrastructure consistent with vision 2020. The sewerage system will serve domestic, commercial, government and industrial sectors in an economical and environmentally responsible manner.
Electricity-production by source:
Electricity-consumption: 58.59 billion kWh (2000)
Electricity-exports: 75 million kWh (2000)
Electricity-imports: 11 million kWh (2000)
References:
CIA, The World Factbook 2002,
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html (abgerufen im Oktober 2002)
Malaysia Information 2002
The medical Officer of health in the district is responsible for the rural health unit. Each unit comprises of a health center and community nurse clinic serving a population 20,000. The existing health sub-centers and midwives clinics are being upgraded. In addition, mobile health teams provide services to the very remote areas and Maternal and Child Health centers and polyclinics provide services in the urban areas.
The public Health Program cover the following activities:
The objective of this activity is to provide and maintain the health of woman, infants and children up to school leaving age, adolescents and young people as well as elderly members in the family. In addition the improvements of the Outpatient care as well as provision of appropriate health care services to persons with special needs is also with the scope of this activity.
A condition review and evaluation of the services provided is carried out and the activities are modified inaccordance with the weaknesses, shortfalls and problems encountered.
Under Environmental Health are Environmental Sanitation and Food Quality Control. Environmental Sanitation not only emphasis the provision of clean water supply for the rural population, but also the building of Sanitary latrines, provision of sullage disposal facilities and solid waste disposal.
Food quality control on the other hand ensures the effective enforcement of the provisions of the sale of food and drug Ordinance 1952 pertaining to foods, the food Act 1993and Food Regulations, 1985.
Control of Communicable Diseases pertains to Malaria Eradication, Vectors Control,Tuberculosis Control, Leprosy Control, Filariasis Control, Malaria Control and Control of other Communicable Diseases. The Malaria Eradication Program in Peninsular Malaysia has now gone into the consolidation phase and Malaria does not pose such a great threat anymore. However, in the States of Sabah and Sarawak, it is still quite a problem and efforts have been intensified to alleviate it. Except for outbreaks Cholera E1 T or Dengue Hemorrhage Fever, the country has been relatively free from epidemics of infectious disease.
The latest disease to be added to the list is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which has spread alarmingly over four continents since the beginning of the decade. At present no effective remedy has been discovered to combat this disease so that the only safe method to prevent the spread of the disease is to be mainly associated with such as promiscuous sex and intravenous drug–taking. Only a few cases have been recovered in Malaysia, but the Ministry is taking active steps to provide as much information as is available about the disease to the general public.
Since 30 years ago, the incident of major diseases in this country has varied. In the past, the major causes of death were communicable diseases such as Malaria, tuberculosis etc., which were commonly found in undeveloped countries in the tropical areas. At present, although death caused by Malaria and Tuberculosis are still high, the major causes of death have changed as can be seen in the increase in cases of heart disease neoplasm’s cancer and others.
The Medical Services Division is one of the professional divisions in the Ministry of Health, responsible for the implementation of the Medical care Services of the Ministry.
There are as follows:
The objective of the research programs of the Ministry of Health is to provide data to assist managers and administrators in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for the diagnosis, prevention’s, and control of major disease of the country.
Research projects carried out are mainly geared towards various identified priority areas, in line with the health problems in the country and may be classified as biomedical, epidemiological clinical, and health system research. The main institutions in the Ministry of Health that are involved in medical research are the institute for Medical research, public Health Institute, and the various hospitals in the country.
The mission of the Pharmacy and supplies is to ensure that the Malaysian Public can have access to quality, safe and efficacious pharmaceutical and health- care products including advice in using them rationally.
To achieve this mission, the provision of pharmaceutical care is conducted in a 2 pronged approach namely through services focussed to the individual patent and the public at large.
Through individualized drug therapy accompanied by counseling the patient benefits directly from the professional services provided in the hospital set up. Public education in the rational use of drugs benefits the individual as well as the community at large. The public benefit directly from the Division regulatory activity which ensures that only the pharmaceutical and cosmetic products that compiles to the Drug Control Authority’s Standards / requirements of quality, safety and efficiency are permitted to be Marketed locally.
Reference: Information Malaysia 2002 year book.
HATI-Charity Malaysia is a community-based non-profit venture with the Solid Foundation. It is focussed to build partnership with strong corporation that will help perpetrate the ideals of HATI. The intention of HATI is to serve the people who work with the underprivileged. They would like to establish partnership with media, NGOs, and other context provides. VADS Bhd. is the technical sponsor, Ernst & Young the Auditors and Tax Consultants. Two qualified and experienced lawyers help into the legal side of things. Services are provided either free of charge or with minimal fees. To formalize this small grouping of jovial friends, a company was incorporated: Sepadu Action Network Bhd. (560919-D). Their aim is to be independent, impartial, non-political and transparent in all their efforts and decision.
Save The Little Ones (STLO) was launched in December 2001 in view of the need for funds to acquire expensive medical equipment and subsidies the cost of critical care. STLO has worked with Catcha.com, MCA Klang Division, Universty Tenaga Nasional and several other notables individuals in the first phase to acquire the continuos Veno Venous Haemofiltration Machine. It needs to acquire the servo-I-ventilator which is used as a rescue therapy for children whose lungs are severely affected by an acute disease. The prism C.F.M. (Continuos fluid Management)is a machine with an integrated system for Continuos fluid Management and automated renal replacement therapy. It is hoped that more patients can benefit from this machine.
The Malaysian Council For Child Welfare or Majlis Kebjikan Kanak Kanak Malaysia (MKKM) is the premier national non-governmental organization (NGO) with the aim in promoting the well-being of children. It compliments and supplements government’s efforts in the welfare and development of children and promotes the general principles embodied in the conventions on the rights of the child which was ratified by Malaysia in 1995.
The Malaysian Council for child welfare was established in 1954. It was re registered as Majlis Kebajikan Kanak Kanak Malaysia (1978) or Malaysian Council for Child Welfare (1978) under the Societies Act 1996 (Reg. No. 2571 Selangor.) MKKM has been operating from its own building situated No. 25A, Jalan Kampung Pandan. Kuala Lumpur.
Aims and strategies
MKKM's strategies are to:
Sources of finance
MKKM receives an annual grant of RM 25,000 from the government. It also depends a great deal on the generosity of individual donors and the corporate sector through its fund raising activities. All donation/contribution are exempted from income tax under section 44(6) INCOME TAX ORDINANCE.1967 (Ruj: HQ 162/520 No. Warta Kerajaan No. LN 15-24.1.63)
Activities
A children's party is held every year to coincide with Hari Raya festivities. Besides entertaining orphans, disabled and unfortunate children from various welfare institution, it also gives opportunities for various people in the community to be involved with activities on the actual day.
| Women Aid Organisation | Tel 03-79563488 | Counselling and Legal advice for battered women. |
| All women Action Society | Tel 03-26933276 | Legal Advice for Women. |
| Home for single Mothers | 7, Jln. Francois Di Jalan Raja Dihilir 30350 Ipoh, Perak. Tel 05-5479842 |
Residential center with supportive program for single mother. |
| Asrama Good Shepherd | 24 & 26 Jalan Permas 3/8 Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor Baru, Johor. Tel 07-3875139 |
Residential Home for Teenage Girls. |
| Assunta Home | No. @ Jalan Nuri 10, 47100 Puchong, Jaya, Selangor. Tel 03-80706388 |
Home for unwed pregnant mothers and also abandoned/ abused married women. |
| Rose Virgine Welcome Home | C/o &, Jln. Francois., Di Jalan Raja Dihilir 30350 Ipoh, Perak. Tel 05-5467031 |
Temporary shelter for women in crisis. |
| Asrama Chaya Home for Disabled women | Infant Jesus Convent Jalan Bukit Nenas 50250 Kuala Lumpur. Tel 03-20780736 |
Home for disabled women. |
| Asrama Bintang | I.J.Convent 276 Jln. Sultan Idris Shah 3000 Ipoh, Perak. Tel 05-2552548 |
Home for disabled women. |
| Asrama Seri Murni | Jalan Sang Kancil 3 88300 Kota Kinabalu Sabah. Tel 088-237575 |
Provide shelter guidance and counseling for teenage girls or women. |
| Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd Madona Heights | 8.8 Km. Jalan Ulu Klang 68000 Ampang, Selangor. Tel 03-42563852 |
Provide residential home for teenage girls with family, social and personal problems also, tailoring workshops for girls and women and a special school for poor and underprivileged girls. |
| Catholic Women league | No. 3 Persiaran Beringin Damansara, Heights, 500490 Kuala Lumpur. Tel 03-2562876 |
Promotes a spirit of co operation and a sense of social service among the catholic women. |
| Mercy Welfare Society | 3, Jln. Vethavanam off jalan Ipoh(3rd Mile) 51100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel 03-62536327 |
Provides shelter for children and adults. |
| The Salvation Army, Joyhaven Home for the Elderly | 1 Jln. 12/17 Petaling Jaya Tel 03-79586257 |
Home for the Aged. |
| Senior Citizen Club(Perak) | 3, jln. The Hiam Tat , 30350 Ipoh, Perak |
Provide recreational activities, employment assistance and other services. |
| Ampang Welfare Committee | Rumah Orang Orang Tua Ampang Kg. Baru, 68000 Ampang |
Provides help and shelter to the disabled and the Elderly. |
| Little Sisters of the Poor (Cheras) | Batu 5 Jln. Cheras 56100 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-91311464 |
Care for Elderly. |
| Little sisters of the Poor (Penanag) | 79 Lrg. Batu Lancang 11400 Pulau Pinang Tel 04-8283437 |
Home for Aged. |
| Grace Villa Home for the Aged | 2101 Jalan Masai Plentong Tasik Semenyih Tel 03-82100835 |
Home for the Elderly, disabled and children. |
| Sunset Home | Lot No. D2990 Taman Bunga Raya Jalan Rasah 70300 Seremban, Negri Sembilan Tel 06-6310897 |
Home For Aged. |
| Home for Aged | 5th Mls. Jalan Cheras PO.Box 6141 55710 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-91311464 |
Home for Aged. |
| Relan Rumah Charis Bhd. | Lot 29,Mukim 10 11900 Relau, Bayan Lepas, Penanag Tel 04-6438689 |
Home for Aged. |
| Home for the Aged | Simee 34100 Ipoh, Perak. Tel 05-5452449 |
Home for Aged. |
| Miriam Home for the Aged | Jln. Tengku Mariam 86000 Kluang , Johor Tel 07-7730580 |
Home for Aged. |
| Malaysian Government Pensioners Association | P.O.Box. 10902 50728 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-26940324 |
Provides activities and services to the pensioners. |
| Malaysian Government Pensioners Association (Melaka) | Tingkat 1 No. 29 Jln, Laksamana 75000 Melaka Tel 06-8062690 |
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| Rumah Charis | 77 Taman Lucky Batu 6, Jln. Puchong 58200 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-77815971 |
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| YMCA Senior Citizen Club | 95, Jalan Padang Belia, 50470 Kuala Lumpur Tel 03-22741439 |
The mission statement of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) is included in the 1997 corporate rules of the society, and reflects the fundamental principles of the movement. The rules are made available to the members in the 15 branches. The MRCS has established a close working relationship with the government whilst maintaining its autonomy and independence.
In the 1990, the international Federation’s strategic work plan was taken by MRCS as the basis of its own long-term planning and strategies. From 2000 onwards, strategies 2010 and the Hanoi declaration (1998) will be used as guides to plan and implement tasks to meet the challenges of the future.
The MRCS considers that it has established a positive public image over the years through active and effective programs in favor of the community, especially in times of disaster and emergencies.
The MRCS was founded in 1948 and recognized by the government in 1957, and by the movement in 1963.It was incorporated by an act of Parliament in 1965, and became the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (Change of name and emblem) by a similar act in 1975. The statutes were last updated in 1995. The last National election took place in May 1998,and the last annual general Meeting was held in June 1999.
There are branches functioning in all 13 states and two federal territories of Malaysia. The Governing national executive committee is broadly representative of the Malaysian Population including women.
The national executive committee meets every six weeks, and the national council, consisting of representatives from branches, government ministries and elected members, meets three times a year. Meetings are held at branch and district levels as frequently as specified.
The MRCS total expenditure for 1990 was approximately CHF 1.1 million. The Society carries out fund raising activities such as golf tournament sale of flags and stickers, sponsored runs and banquets, headquarters building which will be built. Resources development remains a priority for the MRCS.
The MRCS works closely with a number of NGOs and is an auxiliary to the government, especially the Ministry of National Unity and Social Development which is considered its counterpart Ministry and which funds the MRCS ambulances Services in Kuala Lumpur. Other partners are the ministries of defense (for dissemination of IHL to the armed forces) health, education, and foreign affairs.
The society has national disaster preparedness and response programs , which are implemented at national and branch level. A program for Vietnamese boat people provided health and community welfare services for a total of 258,460 people between 1975 and 1996. MRCS involvement in this program finally finished at the end of 1999, with the remaining cases to be cared for by UNHCR. In 1997, MRCS raised CHF 10.4 million towards the international Federation relief operation in the Democratic Peoples’ republic of Korea.
Courses in Vocational Schools are designed for students with low educational qualifications who do not require specific subjects. Courses are often internal but there are also courses for external examination, which can lead to higher professional qualifications. Vocational Schools are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.
The National Vocational Training Council comprises of:
Chairman: Y. Bhg. Datuk Dr. Syed Muhamad bin Syed Abdul Kadir, Secretary General, Ministry of Human Resource
Secretary: Mr. Rozikim Hamzah, Director General, National Vocational Training Council
Up to the end of 1998, 423-job title NOSS has been established in 35 occupational areas i.e. Draughtsman; Building Construction; Woodworking & Furniture; Tourism & Travels; Hotel; Theme Park; Welding Technology and Metal Fabrication; Non-Destruct; Machinery and Land Transportation; Motor Vehicle Assembly; Maritime; Crane Operator; Motor cycle Assembly; Aeronautic; Printing Technology; Personal Services; Business & Finance; Textile & Apparel; Handicraft; Electric; Electronic; Audio & Video; Precision Instruments; Information Technology; Telecommunication; Plastic Industry; Metal Machining Technology; Mechanical Maintenance; Tool and Die Maker; Foundry; Mechatronic; Land Survey; Weapon Technology Recreational SCUBA; Commercial Diver and supplementary. The Standards identify the skills required for the performance of an occupation acceptable to industry.
The Department of Manpower also provides vocational guidance and assistance to students, school leavers and job seekers to enable than to select occupations which are commensurate with their respective qualifications, interest, abilities, and inclinations and in line with the manpower needs of the country. The Department publishes job guides which contains information on describing of jobs available in Malaysia. The Department also participates in educational and skill exhibitions organized by the Government and the private sector.
There are a number of Universities the Government of Malaysia has established, they are as follows:
Further Universities are as follows:
Education financially is any type of assistance used to pay your college or University fees. There are basically 4 types of financing.
Scholarship award
These types of aid are also called a GIFT AID, as you are not required to repay the organization, which provides the awards. Most scholarships are from government bodies and private colleges/Universities.
Education funds
Scholarship or loan provided by the Government / foundation / private educational institution / financial institution to reduce the burden of financing student's education expenses, whether locally or overseas.
Unit trust & insurance schemes
These are typically investment schemes that parents undertake for several years to secure financial funding for their children's higher education.
Bank loans
Bank loans are financial obligations that must be repaid. Most loans have low-interest rates and are sponsored by government bodies.
Apart from the very comprehensive system of state education run by the Ministry of Education, there also exists a widespread and expanding system of private schools and institution ranging from kindergarten level up to and including university level. While a large number of private schools cater exclusively for local examination especially the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia and professional courses within the country, there is also an increasing number which provides courses leading to foreign professionals and other diplomas and degrees. The most recent development has been the introduction of training programs whereby a local college enters into an arrangements with a foreign university and provides the first stage of the degree course in this country , while the final part is taken at the university concerned overseas.
All schools in the country come under the authority of the Ministry of Education. The largest number of schools in fact are Government or government-aided schools and are directly organized from all aspects by the schools division of the Ministry.
Education in Malaysia is an ongoing effort towards further developing the potential of individuals in a holistic and integrated manner, so as to produce individuals who are intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced. Such an effort is designed to produce Malaysian citizens who are knowledgeable and competent, who posses high moral standards, and who are responsible and capable of achieving high level of personal well being able to contribute to the harmony and betterment of the family, the society and the nations at large. The Ministry is responsible for the maintenance, developments and progress of education in the country and its authority extends over all educational institutes from the kindergarten to the University.
The Curriculum Development Center (CDC) is responsible for the development of the pre school, primary school and secondary school curriculum. This effort is towards the achievements of a relevant, coherence and quality curriculum based on the National Philosophy of Education.
Special education is given to children who are blind, deaf, mentally retarded or spastic. The main aim of the special program is to rehabilitate the handicapped children and assimilate them into society.
Education of the blind
There are three residential schools for the blind. The St Nicholas School, Pualau Pinang, and the Princess Elizabeth School, Johor, cater for 167 primary school children. The secondary school at Setapak cater for 80 blind children. Blind children are also placed in the normal school. There are 10 blind children attending normal primary schools and 54 at the secondary school level. A few blind students also follow degree courses at the University of Malaya. Vocational instruction for the blind is given at the Gurney Training Center, Kuala Lumpur.
Education of the deaf
The residential school for the deaf in Pualau Pinang caters for deaf primary and secondary school children, and has an enrolment of around 250 pupils. A total of 1,300 deaf children attend special classes in normal schools, both at the primary and secondary levels.
Education of the Mentally Retarded
The Association for the mentally retarded in Pulau Pinang, Perak and the Federal Territory, run schools for these children, with partial and from the Ministry of Education. A total of 450 children attend these schools.
Education of the Spastics
The spastics Associations in Pulau Pinang, Selangor and Johor run schools for the spastics with partial aid from the Ministry of Education. A total of 269 children attend these schools.
Priority will be given to increase the enrollment rate of school-going children. An education savings scheme will be launched with a contribution of RM 100 million from the government to encourage parents to save for their children's education. The implementation of the skills development fund will be accelerated community colleges would be set up throughout the country to provide training for school drop outs, school leavers, workers and the public. To nurture creativity, innovativeness and thinking skills among students , the current curriculum and performance assessment of students will be reviewed. More subjects will be taught using computer based resources and multi media technology. Public institution will be given more flexibility to undertake the review and design new courses in collaboration with the private sector. Life-long learning will be promoted to enhance productivity and employability through the use of ICT in individual needs. Public tertiary institutes will be encouraged to conduct more part time courses and promote web-based learning. Support services in the form of public libraries will be increased. Efforts will be made to increase women’s participation with the setting up of Community nurseries and kindergartens within residential areas as well ensuring better access to training opportunities.
The schools division is responsible for all matters pertaining to the management and supervision of schools, transfer and posting of teachers, and the implementation of Government policy with regards to admission, promotion and transfer of pupils in the primary and secondary schools. This division deals with complaints and appeals from parents, teachers, teachers union and the general public on matters pertaining to schools. It also provides guidelines and supervises the implementation of programs concerning special education, education on science and mathematics, music, language teaching, library science, health education guidance, and counselling services, social studies, further education, sports and games.
Higher education Department through Management of student admission Division is responsible for planning and coordination of student admission to the following programs. Post Graduates in Medicine, Diploma in Education, Bachelors Degree programs and post SPM/SPVM programs.
References:
Datuk A Kadir Jasin et.al: Information Malaysia 2002 Year Book. ISSN D126-6195, Berita Publishing.
Ministry of Human Resources,
http://www.Jaring.my/ksm/akta.htm
Study Malaysia,
http://www.Studymalaysia.com/finance/index.shtml
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