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MTCP Alumni Newsletter 10 MTCP lONg-TERM SCHOlARSHiP PROgRAMME The Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia was established on 27 March 2004 in Putrajaya. Its function was previously part of the Ministry of Education. By its establishment, the role of higher education is given further emphasis since the Ministry is given the important role to develop a strong and high quality higher education through the implementation of national policies that will cover all education providers from community colleges, polytechnics to universities. Education institutions were called upon to provide international exposure to their students through teaching methods and activities as well as allowing their intake of international students. Through interactions between Malaysian students and their international classmates, there would be a better understanding of other cultures. The Government has also made the procedures for applications for student visa more straightforward and uncomplicated in order to facilitate the intake of international students. In addition, the Ministry has also approved new Malaysian Education Promotion Offices (MEPO) in four countries, namely in Indonesia, (Jakarta), Vietnam (Ho Chi Min City), UAE (Dubai) and China (Beijing). The Malaysian Education Promotion Centre (MEPC), provides services to prospective international students by disseminating information on education, culture and lifestyle in Malaysia. Beginning 2006, the MOHE assumes responsibility for the administration of MTCP long-term scholarships which was previously undertaken by the Public Service Department. The MTCP Scholarship Award provides opportunities for deserving students in MTCP member countries to pursue postgraduate studies at Masters and PhD levels in 7 public universities in Malaysia. The duration of the award is 36 months for PhD programme and between 12 to 24 months for Masters programme. This scholarship is administered on a Government-to-Government basis, without any bond or conditions imposed by Malaysia. Scholarships are intended for promising qualified candidates up to 45 years of age at the time of application, who have the potential to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from Malaysia. The 7 participating Universities are: 1. University of Malaya (UM) 2. National University of Malaysia (UKM) 3. Science University of Malaysia (USM) 4. University Putra Malaysia (UPM) 5. University of Technology of Malaysia (UTM) 6. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) 7. Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) Candidates should, at the time of application, possess a degree or equivalent qualification with at least a upper second class honours, (or CGPA 3.0/4.0) to be eligible for a Masters programme; and hold a Masters degree with good grades to apply for a PhD programme. The candidates must demonstrate outstanding verbal, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Putrajaya reading and writing proficiency in the English language through one of the recognized tests of English, TOEFL, Test administered by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or other equivalent English language qualification. If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview and/or take an entrance test or English Test conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia or the Board of Admissions of a particular university. In the Ninth Malaysia Plan, a new MTCP scholarship scheme, the Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS), was established. It will be administered by MOHE with the aim to foster closer bilateral ties between Malaysia and the MTCP member countries. This Premier Scholarship scheme offers opportunities to excellent and outstanding young students to pursue their undergraduate education in selected public and private Malaysian universities. Potential beneficieries are talented students with excellent academic record and outstanding participation in co-curriculum activities. A total of 15 scholarships is offered annually beginning from the 2007/2008 academic year to outstanding students who must not be more than 21 years of age by 1st July 2007. Further details could be obtained from:- The Secretary General Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships Division Blok E3, Level 5, Parcel E, Precint 1 Federal Government Administrative Centre Putrajaya Tel: 03-88835000 Fax: 03-88895141 E-mail: bs@mohe.gov.my / fandi@mohe.gov.my Website: http://www.mohe.gov.my
WHAT OuR MTCP PARTiCiPANTS SAY 11 MTCP Alumni Newsletter Mirzet Seho, 25, from Bosnia & Herzegovina, has a double degree in Economics and Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Heritage. He is currently pursuing his Master’s of Science in Finance at International Islamic University of Malaysia. “I believe this is a great thing that every Malaysian should be proud of. I am very thankful to the Malaysian Government and its people for providing me with this golden opportunity. I pray to God and hope that in future MTCP can allocate more scholarships to students especially from my country, and I hope that students under this programme will network with each other. I would like to make a few suggestions: - Create a way of connecting us with one another, where we can communicate and build a proper or maybe official academic relation. - Stay in touch with us even after the end of the program and look us up in our country. I’m willing to work with any Malaysians, they are great. Thanks a lot and best wishes in your work.” guo Chentao, 32, from China, has a degree in Economics. He is currently pursuing a his Master’s degree in Strategy and Diplomacy, a joint programme of the National University of Malaysia (UKM) and Institute of Diplomacy And Foreign Relations (IDFR). “Malaysians are very helpful, kind and supportive. It is a gift to study here. The content of my study here is well-structured and very useful. I am sure I can learn a lot from this course and make use of all the education and experience that I gained back in my country later. In addition, I find that Malaysia’s education standard is very high, which will benefit a lot of the students choosing to study here. It is an honour to be awarded the MTCP scholarship.” Consolatha ishebabi, 44, from Tanzania, has a Master’s degree in Development Studies. She is currently pursuing her PhD degree in Development Science at National University of Malaysia (UKM). “It was really marvelous when I got the MTCP scholarship to join UKM. My experience in Malaysia has been interesting and challenging. The interesting part is the cooperation I have been getting from various Malaysian people throughout my stay especially at the university where I spend most of my life. People are always ready to assist you whenever you need their assistance. I have also made great friends who consider me as part of their families. The challenging part is the language. I used to feel uncomfortable when I meet people who inquire about my country but I fail to respond due to my poor Bahasa Melayu. After attending the Bahasa Melayu course for one year, I am fluent in the language. My two supervisors are very supportive. They are always there whenever I knock their doors. Finally, I have always enjoyed Malaysian culture, as it is not difficult to cope with it. People are very friendly and they are ready to assist whenever you ask. They are also eager to know from me about my country.” Amit Jheengut, from the Ministry of Environment and National Development, Mauritius, attended the MTCP course on Environmental Management and Pollution Control, at EiMAS, DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. “This course is very useful for me. As an officer in the Ministry’s Unit of Environment, I need to know everything about Environmental Management and Pollution Control. Although I’m in charge of Integrated Coastal Zone Management, but after this course if I’m transferred to another Unit, for example EIA, I will be able to carry out my job because I have learnt what EIA is all about. Likewise, before this, I never had the opportunity to see what an air pollution control equipment like a bag filter looks like. But now, at least I know how it looks like. One more thing that I’m very fascinated with is the close working relationship between the Government agencies in Malaysia and the private sector. I will make sure that at least one Mauritian will attend this course next year.” Wilma Felisa R. uyaco, from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines, attended the MTCP course on Environmental Management and Pollution Control, at EiMAS, DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. “There are a lot of ideas gained from this course, which we have put into an Action Plan and will be proposed to our top management. Some, which are within the DENR’s jurisdiction, can be implemented immediately, while others may take some time as they need to be agreed upon by other related agencies as well. Among the ideas that we will propose are: the inclusion of requirements for installing a device to monitor and maintain control facilities, in the Permits to Operate; having facilities like PUSPAKOM to carry out vehicular emission tests; contract out to a private entity similar to ASMA for conducting continuous ambient air and water quality monitoring, thus doing away with the crude way; as well as improvement in our toxic and hazardous wastes management. The most important knowledge/idea we learnt from the Malaysians is the unending desire of the people, either from the Government or private sector, to increase awareness on the importance of proper environmental management.” duong Thi Thanh Xuyen, from the Environment Protection Agency, Vietnam, attended the MTCP course on Environmental Management and Pollution Control, at EiMAS, DOE, 7 - 25 August 2006. “The contents of this training course are useful for our professional role in environmental management and pollution control. Experiences and knowledge gained from this MTCP course will be applied in Vietnam and will be transferred to other young scientists and managers to meet the needs of sustainable development in Vietnam and the ASEAN region. Among them include: promoting and encouraging the private sector to be involved in environmental monitoring such as air quality monitoring, dissemination of environmental information via the Air Pollutant Index (API) system, zero burning replanting technique for rubber and coconut state-run farms and paddy fields, expanding the model for recycling and recovery of toxic and hazardous waste, licensing procedure for toxic and hazardous waste treatment companies and last but not least, enforcement of erosion and sediment control in development projects.”
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