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  • Former Army General Teach Teachers How To Teach Students

    Former Army General Teach Teachers How To Teach Students

    Former Chief of Defence Force-turned-Education Minister Ng Chee Meng talked down on more than 500 principals and teachers at the Appointment and Appreciation Ceremony for Principals today (Dec 29).

    The former army general who has never been a teacher a day in his 25 years-long career in the military, told educators that they should not “intervene too early” and that students should be allowed to learn from their mistakes:

    “Students need to learn to be resilient and self-reliant, as well as learn from their mistakes. Are we, out of the best intentions, preventing our students from going through setbacks and failures and in the process, learn and build resilience? Perhaps we need to let our students learn from their own mistakes, find their own solutions, and put in the necessary hard work or corrective action to eventually succeed. School leaders, teachers and parents alike, may need to learn how to selectively stand back and be an observer rather than intervene too early.”

    Education Minister Ng Chee Meng shares half the education ministry portfolio with Minister Ong Ye Kung, despite having workload not as strenuous as the Transport Ministry or Foreign Affairs Ministry – both which saw major hiccups in recent years.

    Minister Ng Chee Meng continued his lecture-speech on the principals and teachers:

    “The importance of cultivating in students an attitude of lifelong learning, one that comes from a joy of learning, and of the need to prepare students for an increasingly connected and high-tech workplace to reduce the growing skills gap between what we learn in schools and the jobs (graduates) are applying for. The schools’ Applied Learning Programmes can help prepare our students for the future workplace as they can learn innovation, and nurture an entrepreneurial attitude in their learning.”

    Minister Ng Chee Meng was brought in to Parliament through the GRC election system and was fast-tracked to a  full ministerial position without any merit. He currently draws S$1.1 million a year alongside another inexperienced Education Minister, with both ministers double taxing the Education Ministry’s ministerial salaries budget. Under the two Education Ministers, two students have committed suicide due to academic stress in 2016. There is also no significant changes in the education system either.

     

    Source: http://statestimesreview.com

  • GM Of Ang Mo Kio Town Council Under Lee Hsien Loong Suspended, Facing CPIB Probe

    GM Of Ang Mo Kio Town Council Under Lee Hsien Loong Suspended, Facing CPIB Probe

    Victor Wong, the general manager and secretary of Ang Mo Kio Town Council (AMKTC) has been removed from his duties and is under investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).

    He works for CPG Facilities Management, the managing agent of the town council, was asked to go on leave by his company after the town council received a complaint about him in September, town council chairman Ang Hin Kee told The Straits Times on Thursday (Dec 29).

    He added that the case had been referred to the CPIB and Mr Wong was removed from his positions at the town council last month.

    Mr Ang, who is an MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, said the town council received a complaint in September about Mr Wong concerning “the way he handles contracts and dealings in the town council”.

    He added that the complaint “arose out of his dealings which relates to probable behaviour needing investigation done by CPIB”.

    “Needless to say, the town council ourselves will render all the assistance needed to ensure zero tolerance for corruption,” said Mr Ang.

    “There’s responsibility on the part of our contractors to do the job properly, if they do it inappropriately then we will take follow up actions with regards to getting them replaced (and) sending the case for investigation, making sure the necessary steps are taken.”

    Mr Ang declined to reveal details about the case, citing ongoing investigations, but said that the town council constantly reminded its staff to declare any interests concerning tenders that the town council was awarding.

    Staff from the managing agent were also reminded that “if there are declarations to be made, if there are interests to declare, the people involved (must) make those declarations”, he said.

    He added that the MPs of the GRC had made it a point to personally check on projects performed by its contractors, “so not 100 per cent is done by the managing agent with no oversight”.

    AMKTC is responsible for the housing estates in Ang Mo Kio GRC, which is helmed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com

     

  • Singaporean Muslim In ICU After Stampede In Jordan, Family Requires USD$60,000 For Medical And Evacuation Fees

    Singaporean Muslim In ICU After Stampede In Jordan, Family Requires USD$60,000 For Medical And Evacuation Fees

    Assalamu’alaikum,

    Dearest everyone, would like to highlight my friend’s father, Mr Abdul Ghafur, who is in ICU now, in Jordan Hospital. He was doing his Sa’ie when he fell and stampeed by others. His left leg’s amputated and now is in critical condition.

    My friend’s family is trying to bring her father back to Singapore and they need help financially as the medical charges alone is USD$60K.

    Hope that we can do some kindness by donating to raise a sum that can ease their problem.

    May Mr Abdul Ghafur regained his conciousness with a speedy recovery and healed back to his normal self…امین May Allah swt repay your good deeds.الحمد اللہ ۔۔

    Thank you in advance.

    # Mr Abdul Ghafur’s daughter account : POSB Savings 326005215

     

    Source: Rubiah Suib

  • Malay Music Legend, Tan Sri SM Salim, Passed Away, Aged 88

    Malay Music Legend, Tan Sri SM Salim, Passed Away, Aged 88

    PETALING JAYA: Legendary singer Tan Sri SM Salim has died at his home in Kuala Lumpur. He was 88.

    His son Shamsul Salim confirmed the news when contacted by mStar Online (The Star’s Bahasa Malaysia portal).

    Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he would be remembered for his contributions and extended his condolences to the family of the revered singer.

    “Condolences to the family of TS SM Salim. The late SM Salim has contributed greatly to the arts and heritage of the Malay world. May Allah bless his soul. Al-Fatihah,” said Najib in a post on his Twitter account.

    Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hailed the singer as a contributor of the arts and broadcasting.

    “I knew him from the time he was an announcer at RTM (Radio Televisyen Malaysia). I was then a student at Universiti Malaya and worked part time at RTM,” he told reporters after paying his respects.

    Malaysian singers who had the chance to work with Salim are devastated with the news of his passing.

    Zainal Abidin, who sang a duet called Satu with Salim in 1992, said the singer was like a father figure to him.

    “I feel like I’ve lost a father. Working with him is something I will never forget,” said Zainal.

    “To this day, I still remember the advice he gave me, which was to be humble and nice to people, because no matter how many awards we get or what we achieve, at the end of the day, we will still be returned to the earth.”

    Datuk Siti Nurhaliza was also affected by Salim’s death.

    “He was like a father to me, giving me advice, setting a great example and sharing his knowledge.

    “Duetting with him on Pandang-Pandang Jeling-Jeling and Bergending Dang Gong was an unforgettable experience,” said Siti, who is currently in Jakarta.

    Datuk Sheila Majid, who recorded Entah Jadi Entahkan Tidak, said Salim’s legacy will live on.

    “I’m truly honoured to have had the opportunity to record a duet with him.

    “He may have left us but his light, his legacy will always shine in our hearts,” she said.

    Datuk M. Nasir, who composed the 2003 song Seloka Cak Kun Cak for a duet with Salim, recalled fondly how Salim complained the song was too difficult for him.

    “It was quite funny because he had a laid-back style, and the song had a fast rhythm.

    “But he’s a master, so of course, he got it perfect when we went into recording.”

    Salim’s career as a singer began in the early 1950s and he was famous for classic Malay songs such as Pasir Roboh, Pantun Budi, Kenang Daku Dalam Doamu and Apa Dah Jadi.

     

    Source: www.thestar.com.my

  • Grandmother Wanted Grandchild To Hurry, I Unwittingly Became Her Bogeyman Malay-Kidnapper

    Grandmother Wanted Grandchild To Hurry, I Unwittingly Became Her Bogeyman Malay-Kidnapper

    I was minding my own business downstairs when I overheard an old Chinese lady asking her grandchild to hurry up before the Malay guy kidnaps you.

    Being the civic-minded person that I am, I took a quick glance around and I realised the Malay kidnapper she was referring to was me. So I did what any rational person put in that situation would’ve done.

    I turned my head ever so slowly to the direction of this little 6-year-old girl with a straight face and proceeded to put on the creepiest smile I could muster.

    I hope she has nightmares of me tonight.
    #ThisIsHome#CareerProspects#NotShavingMyBeard

     

    Source: Farkhan Salleh

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