MAJLIS GRADUASI 2022 7 JANUARI 2023 SUNWAY NEXIS SKY GARDEN KOLEJ TINGKATAN ENAM BANDAR UTAMA NO 1 PINTASAN BANDAR UTAMA 47800 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
PERSIAPAN MAJLIS DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
UCAPAN RASMI PENGETUA DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
UCAPAN KHAS PENGERUSI MPTE DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
PENYERAHAN SIJIL GRADUASI PELAJAR DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
PENYERAHAN SIJIL GRADUASI PELAJAR DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
PENYERAHAN SIJIL GRADUASI PELAJAR DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
PENYERAHAN SIJIL GRADUASI PELAJAR DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
FOTO BERSAMA GURU PENTADBIR DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
FOTO KELAS DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
MOMENT TO CAPTURE DESIGNED BY: SITI NOR MAISARA BINTI NOREFFINDI (6A UPM)
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, today is an exciting day. I'm not sure if you know me but those who know me call me Wu Thye. Standing here as the class of 2023 Valedictorian and Student Council President, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone for being here today. Despite the odds we still managed to graduate, so give yourselves a round of applause. It was only a year and five months ago we had online classes and rotating groups in campus. When we came back to college, we ate bento meals in class and had difficulty recognising peers because everyone looked the same with their masks on. I speak on behalf of the students of KT6BU who want to thank the pihak pentadbirs for introducing various activities to the college. We experienced Karnival Kokurikulum ， Endgame ， Raya Celebration ， Appreciation Day as class of 2023. We also voted as the first batch of UNDI 18. Thank you PIBG for supporting every school event. Thank you teachers who transferred knowledge to us even during holidays and took care of us for our curriculum achievements. Thank you to the office admin for the school paper work，lab assistants for the experiment preparation，school janitors for keeping the school compound clean and ensuring a conducive environment. Also, I want to thank the makcik selling nasi lemak outside of school for ensuring I had breakfast! 2023 Graduation Speech Below is an extract of a speech given by Ch’ng Wu Thye, MPTE President for 2022 during Graduation Day on 7 January 2023. Ch’ng Wu Thye (6AUM4) A million thanks to all MPTE members for supporting my leadership plan of action with the Presidential theme "Serve to LEAD". We successfully brought welfare benefits to our peers and hosted numerous events that benefited the student community. This would be my last Presidential speech and I want to ensure my gratitude has been expressed to the best extent and no one is left out. I also want to take this opportunity to humbly seek for your forgiveness if I have ever directly or indirectly wronged you. This may be our last chance to gather ， God knows where life will take us next. Take this moment to do what you want, add that person on Instagram ， speak to that teacher ， and strive for the paper qualification you've always dreamed of; this is your last chance to make it right. Lastly, I would want to end my speech with a pantun that only KT6BU students can relate to: Nasi Lemak ada di luar pagar Jangan lupa kuihnya sedap ditapao Meskipun kita akan berpisah raga Namun tetaplah bersatu dalam jiwa Designed by : Meera Angelica Francis (6A UPM)
1 FWEKEJOHANAN SUKAN TINGKATAN ENAM DAERAH PETALING UTAMA 2022
FEBRUARY 2023 | EDNESDAY DESIGNED BY: TARINII VASUDEVAN 6A UTM
GURU-GURU YANG BERSARA
In honour of the inevitably upcoming retirement our beloved Guru Bimbingan Kaunseling Pn. Chen, this interview is carried out. Through this interview, we hope that Pn. Chen is able to convey her final thoughts and messages to Kolej Tingkatan Enam Bandar Utama as well as its occupants. 1. Good morning Pn. Chen, let us begin this interview by inquiring about your teaching career. Good morning. I started teaching in 1991. My first posting was in Sabah, as of 2nd of May, 1991, in the secondary school SMK Agaseh. By the end of the year, I returned to Peninsular Malaysia. The second school I taught in was SMK Raja Abdullah, located in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. I started teaching there on the 1st of December, 1991, and remained so for 2 decades. From 2011 until now, I taught in SMK Bandar Utama, which later became Kolej Tingkatan Enam Bandar Utama. Collectively, I have been teaching for 30 years, soon to be 31 years by 2022. 2. Wow! That is very impressive. As you are currently a teacher as well as a counsellor, do you mind sharing as to how you came to be a counsellor? For the first decade of my teaching career, I was a subject teacher, and I taught Geography and Pendidikan Jasmani in SMK Raja Abdullah. Then my name was nominated by the school for the position of counsellor. At that time, the KPM wanted to increase the number of counsellors, and my name was listed as one of the candidates. By luck, I was selected, and I proceeded to undertake Diploma Pengurusan Pendidikan Kaunseling. Afterwards, I underwent practical training, and finally got elected as a Guru Bimbingan Kaunseling in 2003. 3. I see, are you happy about being a Guru Bimbingan Kaunseling? Yes, this is because during my university years, I took Psychology and Geography. Thus, I had the fundamentals to be a counsellor. 4. Do you enjoy being a Guru Bimbingan Kaunseling? Yes, by being a counsellor, I can meet more students and better help them. Back when I was still a subject teacher, I was only familiar with a class of students. But as a counsellor, I can connect with more students. I like to help students, I care about them a lot. Sometimes, teachers would recommend students’ names to me, or students themselves would take the initiative to talk to me. Interview with Puan Chen Poh Hong
5. Throughout your experience being a counsellor, what do you think is the root of the issues students face? I have been a counsellor for both secondary school and college students, and the issues faced by those students are somewhat different. However, I have noticed that the factors that influence students the most are environment and background. For example, some students may face a language barrier because they are not accustomed to certain languages. Students with families facing financial instability may feel disinclined to pay attention to their studies. Form 6 students are mostly independent. Discipline-wise, there are hardly any problems. At most they face financial insecurity and lack of transportation. Even so, I hope that students would turn to me for help if they need it. Before students apply for university, I hope that they can drop by for a discussion, so that students can make the ideal decision. 6. Thank you for the insight, as well as the invitation. Moving on, what would you say is your most successful program carried out in this college? The Leaderonomics Program. The program was held face-to-face through weekly sessions. The program was conducted by the facilitators from the Leaderonomics Team, and many students who participated have found it enjoyable. I hope to be able to carry out more programs similar to this, but we are hindered by the pandemic from doing so. 7. Why would you say that the Leaderonomics Program was the most successful program held? I like to give guidance to students. I want to train students to be leaders. I think it's especially important for students to have leadership skills. This is because, in universities, students are required to conduct activities and projects on their own. There will be less guidance from teachers in universities. So, I want to ensure that students can handle these things on their own. Later on, in the workforce, people expect students to be equipped to handle big projects. It is a personal experience of mine, that when I was in university, the activities carried out were less engaging, and we mostly followed instructions. Before obtaining my Diploma Pendidikan, I taught in a private school, where I was the dance club teacher. I was put in charge of the school’s annual gala. Without any prior experience, I had to continuously ask other teachers for help and advice. Thus, I think it is crucial for Form 6 students to have the ability to handle these things. I want to train all the students to be leaders. The Leaderonomics Program is the most successful program because it is headed in the right direction to instill leadership skills in students. This year, the Leaderonomics Program was held online, and I hope to make this program an annual program.
8. You have the students’ best interest in heart. Here is a personal question : Throughout your teaching years, have you ever wanted to quit teaching? To be honest, if I were still a subject teacher, and not a counsellor, I believe that I would have quit teaching a long time ago. I think that the pressure that comes with being a subject teacher would be too much for me. I feel very fortunate that I am a Guru Bimbingan Kaunseling because I don't have to make lesson plans and teach classes, even though I have to carry the weight of students’ problems. But I have always thought that being a counsellor was my calling, and so I have continued until my retirement. The truth is, I have thought about resigning early but the retirement process and procedure is tedious. 9. Do you have any retirement plans? I don't have a solid retirement plan. I think I will have a long rest after my retirement, maybe travel abroad if the circumstances permits. With the freetime i have after my retirement, maybe I will visit old friends and relatives. I think after a year or two into my retirement I might do charity work. 10. That is very admirable of you, do you have any advice for teachers? I hope that all teachers can come to college feeling happy and positive. I hope that teachers will take a break to relax when facing a lot of stress from work. I believe that every problem has a solution, and problems can sometimes be solved if we change our perspectives. 11. Do you have any last advice for students? For students, I have always emphasised on the importance of education. Only education can open opportunities for change. Education is important, so students must do well in their academics. Some people may say that my opinion regarding education is too oldfashioned, but I believe every student should at least have a basic level of education. Because of education, my father enrolled me in university, so that i am now a Guru Bimbingan Kaunselor. So I believe education is very important. As my father once said : “Even if we are poor, we cannot be poor in terms of education”. 12. Thank you for your advice, since this interview is about to come to an end, let us end it with a final question : Do you have any parting words for everyone? The college’s motto is ‘Moving Forward’, and it is also my parting words for everyone. Keep moving forward everyone, until the time to stop has come. But don't stop for too long, and continue on your journey. Keep moving forward until the day you retire. Only then can you rest. And thus, that concludes this interview. Thank you Pn. Chen for giving us the opportunity to interview you. Thank you for your kind wishes and your devotion to the college’s teachers and students. We wish you a peaceful retirement and a happy life. Designed by Joann Mok Jin Yuan (6A UUM)
MAJLIS PERSARAAN PUAN CHEN POH HONG 25 FEBRUARI 2022 / JUMAAT Designed by Joann Mok Jin Yuan (6A UUM)
Madam Vasanthy started teaching in 1985 at SRK Gedangsa in Kuala Kubu Bharu until 1987. She then continued teaching at SRK Sri Kelana in 1988 for seven years. After that, she pursued her degree in University Malaya from 1995 to 1999. After completing her degree in 1999, she taught at Klang High School. From 2000 to 2018, she taught at SMK Taman Sea. In 2019, she was transferred to Kolej Tingkatan Enam Bandar Utama till this very day. After form 6, Madam Vasanthy wanted to pursue her dream. She was accepted to further her studies in a teaching course. She did not have much interest in teaching but due to the bad times and having siblings to support, she took up the opportunity. As learning is a lifelong process, Madam Vasanthy grew to love the profession along with becoming wiser as she progressed. She received her teaching certificate from the teachers’ training college and went on to complete her degree. She also obtained her masters after that. Madam Vasanthy has dedicated 37 years of her life to educating students. With her many years of dedicated service, she has come across a great deal of good as well as bad experiences. Her heart always flutters when students come to her to thank her for her wise advice, encouragement and dedication to push them in their studies especially in hard times. “It also feels good when students return to school to thank me for supporting them and motivating them to study hard when they were down,” she says. She also recalled that one of the greatest moments was when her students decided to surprise her on her birthday. They went to her house to celebrate her birthday and it really made her feel appreciated and it filled her with joy. As for the bad experiences, Madam Vasanthy mentioned, “Teachers face trouble when students argue and answer back especially when we nag at them to complete assignments. When they can’t cope, they become rebellious and some students can claim what I do is incorrect.” Situations like these made her reflect and think if being a teacher is actually worth the heartache. On the other hand, when she reminisced about the good times and the changes she has made in many of her students’ lives, she feels it is indeed worth it. Another challenging time is when students confide in teachers about doing something improper. She has no choice but to keep it a secret as she cannot betray students' trust but at the same time, it makes her feel hopeless as she cannot help no matter how much she intends to. Madam Vasanthy always believes that hard work leads to success unless one is very talented. Besides that, consistency, diligence and being responsible in everything one does is also important. She claims that being a teacher is a noble profession but one needs to be patient and understanding because one has to understand what students are going through as they are growing and going through different phases. Besides, they have different backgrounds and problems as well. She also believes that teachers should be alert when their students have a change in behaviour and be understanding instead of scolding them for no reason because students might be experiencing emotional issues and teachers certainly should not add to students' struggles. As for students, she advises them to work hard so that they can succeed in their examinations. After retiring, the first thing Madam Vasanthy plans to do is to travel, relax and wake up late. She will also focus on her family and take care of her grandchildren. She plans to take it easy. INTERVIEW WITH MADAM VASANTHY
MAJLIS PERSARAAN PUAN VASANTHY 12-4-2022 SELASA
Puan Azmah An Interview With To start things off, I'll ask the simplest question: What made you pursue teaching as a career? 1. I never planned to be a teacher. However, my teaching career started off because KPM sponsored me to continue my studies, and one of the conditions was for me to be involved in the academic course. 2. That's interesting! And how long have you been teaching? It's been a long time, around 33 years! 3. Throughout your teaching career, what was the most memorable moment that you shared with your students? I don't think I have "a" favourite memory because I have had plenty of them. But one in particular that makes me smile, is whenever my ex-students would visit and thank me. 4. So, what is a lesson that you learned as a teacher that you carried until today? I learnt that when it comes to teaching, I have to be honest. Honesty is the key. When you teach your students, you have to be honest- to both your students and you.
5. How did you realise that being honest in your teaching was an important lesson to you? I was brought up to be that way- to be dedicated, responsible, and (especially) to be honest with the work that I do. Sometimes, (even as teachers) our students might know more than we do. And as educators, we have to be honest with ourselves by accepting that we have much to learn from them as well. 6. How do you think you have grown as a teacher? Oh! i have grown to be more patient and empathetic. Throughout my career, I have met students with all kinds of personalities and attitudes, and I had my fair share of learning humility and kindness through those experiences 7. That's interesting, do you have any advice for those who are interested in being a teacher? To be a teacher is not only to teach. A teacher's job is a combination of everything- an educator, a second parent, nurse, counselor, and advisor. You'll have to be prepared for all the different roles you'll have to take on! 8. Previously, you mentioned that you didn't plan on becoming a teacher, do you wish you had taken a different career path? Why do you say so? Of course, at the start, I didn't plan to be a teacher but I had an interest in mathematics since I was young because I didn't like to read much. Solving problems with mathematics gets me excited, so all I had in mind was how I should pursue a career that involved maths. When KPM sponsored my studies, I was required to teach once I graduated, and that's how my interest in teaching grew within time. 10. Last question; what is something you'd like to say to your students? 9. What is something you'll miss most when you retire? Being surrounded by young people! All my life, I've always felt young. Until I tried to climb the stairs this morning and realised that I didn't have the energy to do it, then thought to myself, "Yeah, it's time for me to retire." Work hard, do and learn something that you are passionate about. Passion is important, if you love the things that you do, you won't feel tired. Reported by Ilya Irwan Sanei (6AUUM)
P U A N A Z M A H M A J L I S P E R S A R A A N 31 MEI 2022 SELASA Designed by Ilya Irwan Sanei (6A UUM)
Q: To start things off, can you tell us a little bit about your educational background? For my primary and secondary education, I studied at Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Malacca. Then, for form 6, I went to Malacca High School. For my tertiary education, I went to University Malaya. In University Malaya, I did my Bachelors in Science with Education. This is also where I did my masters, but that was many years later, after I had my children. AN INTERVIEW WITH PN.LEE CHWEE NEO Q: Has teaching always been your career of choice? My grandmother advised me to take up teaching because she could foresee that it would be quite suitable for me. Ever since I started teaching, I’ve never regretted it. Oh, definitely the interesting students that I meet with different personalities, especially those with an inquisitive mind, who dare to challenge the norm, who are not afraid to voice out their opinion. I see that these students have good, strong character. Q: I know that being a teacher is not easy. What would you say is the toughest part of becoming a teacher? The extracurricular activities. I just don’t like the long hours. I prefer something intellectual. Q: What do you love most about being a teacher? Q: Since you teach Chemistry, has Chemistry always been your favourite subject? Initially, I liked Biology because it was a no brainier subject that involves a lot of reading and memorizing, but I found that there wasn’t much fun in it, to study body parts of the cockroach and so on. Later on, when I did Form 6 Chemistry, the organic Chemistry section particularly appealed to me. So, when I did my university education, I majored in Chemistry and liked it very much. Q: Is that why you decide to study and teach Chemistry? Yes. To me, it is quite an easy subject. The concepts are easier to grasp compared to Physics and Mathematics.
Q: Before we end this interview, is there anything else you would like to say to the teachers and students of the college? Place God first in your life and God will bless you abundantly and shelter you from the storms that come in your life. Q: What is the most unforgettable memory you have with your students? There are actually many, especially when I see students that achieve beyond their academic expectations. It doesn’t matter if they get “A”s, as long as they have shown a marked improvement in their studies. To me, that is quite memorable. Q: What is something that you’ll miss the most after retiring? What I’ll miss most will be the interaction with the students who are inquisitive, curious, and have a strong desire to learn. It’s always better for students to ask me questions, rather than to accept what I say blindly. If they are asking questions, it means that they are thinking and engaging actively in learning. Q: Do you have any advice to share with your students? Try your very best to achieve what is in your capacity. You may not be the best compared to other people, but as long as you have tried your very best to be the best that you can be, that will be good. Q: Do you have any plans after retiring? I plan to travel, spend some time abroad. I intend to stay in Melbourne and Sydney for some time to visit my children. Reported & Designed by: Yong Moong Ti (6AUM3)
MAJLIS PERSARAAN PN.LEE CHWEE NEO 25 NOVEMBER 2022 / JUMAAT Designed by: Yong Moong Ti (6AUM3)
An Interview with Mrs. Angie Ng 1.What are you looking forward to after retirement? I'm looking forward to spending more quality time with family and friends, decluttering my home and freeing my mind, and engaging in many charitable organisations and NGOs as a volunteer. 2. What is something you will miss most about teaching? I am a socially inclined person, so I love interacting with students of all races and from different socio-economical backgrounds and understanding them better. Eventually, witnessing them change and improve to become better people is the satisfaction I can get. I also look forward to exchanging ideas and experiences with colleagues. 3. What gives you the motivation to teach everyday? Definitely the inquisitive minds of students and their 'hunger for knowledge' inspires us to give more than the books can offer and the endless chattering with colleagues about everything under the sun. 4. If you weren't a teacher, what job would you have pursued? Restaurateur. To run a cafe with a blend of Eastern and Western cuisines with emphasis on organic-based and healthy diet cuisines. As I have stated earlier, I am a people-oriented person, so opening a cafe would allow me to interact and mingle around with different customers from all walks of life. 5. What advice would you give to those who are interested in becoming a teacher? Have patience and empathy. Treat learning as a continuous process. Learn as you teach. Satisfy the needs of the brighter students but at the same time take good care of those who have weaker foundations. Have passion in teaching. This can grab students' attention and drive engagement. We should love what we teach because it will ignite students' excitement and interest. I believe that teaching is a passion and not really a profession. Reported and Designed by Ilya Irwan Sanei (6A UUM)
6. What was your biggest struggle when it came to teaching? Being transferred to is far away from home, my constant struggle to keep students focused and keep them on task (especially the underachieving students) and being unable to execute my teaching plans fully due to many limitations sometimes. 7. What have you learnt from your students throughout your journey as a teacher? 8. If you could teach a different subject, what subject would you teach? Teachers should be more understanding and empathetic towards students who come from difficult family backgrounds (eg: those with single parents, those who have to work part time to make ends meet) we shouldn't have different expectations from these students. The 'one size fits all' strategy does not work here. 9. What gives you the most joy when it comes to teaching? Being able to see my students succeed in life regardless of their career choices and be useful citizens and of course! It is our paycheck too. I might consider teaching Geography to help students understand the need to check on climate change in general and more importantly to instill awareness of taking care of the environment. 10. What is a teaching method have you used in order to build close relationships with your students? There is no definite method, as I have mentioned earlier the concept of 'one size fits all' does not apply because we are dealing with human beings from all walks of life. We must always teach from the heart, as the saying goes "the best teachers educate with their hearts, not just their minds".
PUAN NG YOKE CHING MAJLIS PERSARAAN 17 FEBRUARI 2023 JUMAAT DESIGNED BY: RITA LEE ZITING ( 6R UPM)
1. How do you feel about retiring? I’ve finished the race. My work was cut out for me when I chose this career and now I’ve reached the finishing line of my teaching career, which makes me 60 years old next year. - Oh teacher, but you don’t look like you’re in your late 50s at all. I guess you can say that happiness in marriage makes the heart grow! 2. What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced while teaching? My biggest challenge would be facing the bureaucracy of the school’s organization. They resist change. Another would be getting accustomed to the new environment when I get posted to another school. 3. What is the biggest accomplishment that you’ve achieved throughout your whole career? My biggest achievement is when I see my students doing well in life after getting their STPM results. It is undeniably heartwarming to see my students excel in their studies during their tertiary education or even have a happy married life. - Do they come back to school to visit you after graduating? Oh yes, they do. Most of my former students are my Facebook friends. We enjoy chatting online from time to time and they like to keep me updated about how they’re doing in life. Interview with Pn Cheong Li Na
4. If a student is struggling in class, what would you do to help them? Usually, I would try to push the students by giving them more work because practice makes perfect. If the method is not as effective, I would call them in privately and give them a “TED talk”. I respect each of my students’ privacy so I would never call them out in public, especially when I am teaching a big class. I tend to go softer when giving them advice as I am less of a disciplinary type of person, but also because my students are adults. Whether they want to continue Form 6 or not is their choice because it requires a lot of hard work and dedication. - If the students tell you that they were forced to enter Form 6 due to several factors, what would you say to them? It is true that some students have no choice but to enrol in Form 6 due to multiple reasons such as being forced by their parents or financial difficulties. When a student is facing those kinds of hardships, I would ask them to analyze the situation first. You always hear the phrase ‘follow your heart’ but you can’t actually do that all the time. You have to be logical as well to make the most rational decision by listing out the pros and cons. For example, if your parents insist that Form 6 is the best path for you and after a year of studying you realize that this is not what you’re carved up to be, just tell them that Form 6 is not for you. Some of my former students did that and now they’re studying in UCSI. In conclusion, you get to determine which step you want to take next in life, as long as you’ve given it a thorough thought.
5. What made you take up the teaching career? I think it's due to circumstances. I was trained as a biochemist when I was younger. I worked in the hospital and the private sector at the Institute of Medical Research. However, the job was not really my cup of tea. I was constantly looking into the microscope and did lab work endlessly for what seemed like an eternity to me. Then I applied to work as a temporary teacher and instantly fell in love with it. It is a much more relaxing life as I can relate to my colleagues and students. After that, I applied to be a permanent teacher by taking a Diploma in Education, and that’s how my teaching career started. I actually did try factory jobs before applying to be a permanent teacher but that life was just not meant for me. - Is the whole process very hard? Yes. When I graduated in 1986, there was the Great Recession and jobs were hard to come by. I even worked as an administrative assistant at a Korean company in order to pay for the daily needs. It wasn’t before I realized that the job was not for me either. I am indeed lucky to be able to work in the teaching industry.
6. What message do you have for students who aspire to be teachers in the future? It is a good profession, but most importantly you must have a passion for teaching. Those who want to pursue their career as a teacher have to be approachable to the students and be there for them. A responsible teacher should listen to their students and cater to their needs as long as they are reasonable and beneficial. Teaching is just the impartation of knowledge, but education is more than teaching. It is very crucial for a teacher to recognize the students not only as one who seeks knowledge but an individual as a whole as well. Designed by: Leong Xinyi (6A UUM) Interviewed by: Leong Xinyi (6A UUM)
17 FEBRUARI 2023 JUMAAT DESIGNED BY: RITA LEE ZITING ( 6R UPM )
KARYA PELAJAR
PERTANDINGAN MENGARANG SAJAK SEMPENA KARNIVAL PENULISAN KREATIF BAHASA MELAYU DAN BAHASA INGGERIS PERINGKAT SARINGAN NEGERI SELANGOR TAHUN 2022 (JOHAN) TALI PERPADUAN FIFY NUR QISTINA BINTI NUR FIRDAUS (6A USM) Bumiku Malaysia Di sini tumpahnya darah tercinta Pelbagai warna budaya di dalamnya Damai, harmoni, permai sentiasa Di bawah naungan payung mahkota Kita bangsa Malaysia Bakal menerajui dunia. Perpaduan Menjadi simbolik kekuatan negara Jika bercerai kita roboh Bersatu kita pasti teguh Kita ialah insan sekelompok Kita satu keluarga Atas nama keluarga Malaysia. Maka! Bersatulah bangsa Malaysia Kita kibarkan nama bangsa Berpadulah bangsa Malaysia Kita gegarkan dunia Ayuh! Kita berganding bahu Menuju 1 Malaysia Cemerlang, gemilang dan terbilang Di persada dunia. Direka oleh: Nurul Najiha 6A UTM
Remember what you thought was hardship before you got the call? looking at your reflection with eyes of salt, the person in front of you stands strong and tall, you have grown to understand the hurt of every fall. with love and laughter filling every cry, the person you once was tells you a lie; questioning fate and finding reasons why, you find peace once you’ve bid them goodbye I’ve withered and I’ve grown, my mistakes are mine to own, this life is mine and mine alone. I’ll be alright, although time is fleeting, loving and livingI’m in the pursuit of believing, that with every meeting; not all is deceiving. Two Headed Twin Written by Ilya Irwan Sanei (6A UUM) Designed by Ilya Irwan Sanei (6A UUM)
The Liberty of Progress In today’s world, liberty is an element within easy reach of most people. It is an essential element of daily life, as important as fresh air. As people become more and more educated, people realise that a person cannot be progressive if he has no liberty. Similarly, a country. The process of liberalisation was initially a system to save the world from the quagmire of poverty and backwardness. In pursuit of democracy and liberty, the Chinese did not hesitate to launch the Revolution of 1911 to uproot the nearly two-thousand-year-old monarchy. In order to stop being slaves, the Indians revolted in 1857 against the British East India Company. In Germany, the fall of Adolf Hitler meant an end to the fascist regime. Countries like the Soviet Union also collapsed from the ideal communist ideology. Much of our planet was dominated by tyrants in the past, and even the most liberal countries then suffered under them. Though nothing is perfect, many of these countries today have since moved away from oppressive restrictions set upon them by authorities. Even China under its communist dictatorship progressed because of Mr Deng Xiaoping’s reform and open-door policy. We see imperialism, fascism, and communism knocked out, and in their place, the world moved towards liberalism. Written by Heng Jing Hung (6A UM1) Designed by Ilya Sanei (6A UUM)
Liberty of progress is the development towards an improved or more advanced condition, in the state of being free from oppressive restrictions imposed by the authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views. It is through this process, we see most countries today who have aligned to the concept of liberalism showing rapid growth. Liberalism has brought many benefits such as the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom of economy. The first ray of light injected into the world through this progress of liberty is the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is a basic human right. The people of a country have the right to express their thoughts and opinions on various issues. Speech can be expressed in many forms, including the creation and distribution of films, photographs, songs, dances, and other expressive means. In Malaysia, the constitution affirms the citizens' freedom of speech. However, freedom is relative. When exercising the right to freedom of speech, the citizens should not violate other contents in the Constitution, including impairing the national, social and collective interests enshrined in the Constitution.When freedom and rights are used in fabricating or distorting facts to make false accusations, deliberately spreading rumours, or disrupting social order, these do not qualify as freedom of speech. According to Mr. Gu Hongming, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, true freedom does not mean being free to do whatever you want, but the freedom to do the right thing.
It is a tool for ordinary people to monitor the government, making those in power more accountable. Nonetheless, this freedom should be exercised in the right place, at the right time, and through the proper channels. A country that is moving forward should use this freedom of speech to its advantage. The progress of liberty also brings freedom of religion to the people. In Malaysia, Islam is the national religion. However, non-Muslims are free to practice other religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism. Malaysia recognises that religious freedom promotes the socioeconomic progress of society and reduces violent conflict. From religious teachings come the values of care and concern for humankind, fundamental values in the building of a progressive country. Hence, societies are more likely to thrive when citizens have the freedom to express their beliefs and ideals without fear or intimidation. It is when a community believes that one religion is superior to another that progress is stunted. If true freedom of religion exists, then we can see the country moving toward a peaceful and stable existence. Last but not least, the progress of liberty brings freedom of economy to the people. Everyone is given the opportunity to participate in the free market regardless of their race and religion. Countries that do not practise this, North Korea, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe to name a few, have shown a somewhat sluggish progress.
Countries that do not practise this, North Korea, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe to name a few, have shown a somewhat sluggish progress. Countries who practise free trade on the other hand, find that it is a key element to economic freedom. This is perhaps why America is rated as one of the most successful countries in the world today. All in all, the progress of liberty has brought positive change to the lives of people today. When every single citizen is granted civil liberty, everyone can live properly as human beings. Although some may argue that with liberty comes chaos and mayhem. These very same people who argue that, would show you examples of peaceful protests turned violent, or social media attacks on institutionalised racism. Restrict the people’s freedom, they would argue. But history has shown, the road to liberty is paved with hardship and even bloodshed. Nelson Mandela was attacked and jailed for speaking up against apartheid. Gandhi endured hardship to gain independence for India. But look how far South Africa and India have progressed. Liberalism will not magically solve the problems we are facing. But it has brought about astounding results of growth, both socially and economically. With liberty, our lives are in a better state today, where our rights are protected and our freedom enshrined in our Constitution.
Pertandingan Penulisan Kreatif MBMMB Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2022 Essay Writing (Tingkatan Enam) Naib Johan Heng Jing Hung - 6A UM1 Time – The Greatest Thief Of All What if I told you that the greatest thief in all history is not John Dillinger norBonnie and Clyde but time itself? Time is one of those ubiquitous things where the more we have it, the less we think of it. It cannot be bought, sold or exchanged with anyone. Some people have it in spades, some a mere handful. This abstract concept will be elaborated further on why I think time is the greatest thief in all history. Time not only robs us of our youthfulness but our minds, bodies, and also our relationships. First of all, time robs us of our youthfulness. To elaborate further, youthfulness here is defined as energetic enthusiasm and a carefree attitude in our daily activities. Our daily routine requires a certain amount of commitment to carry through from mundane ones such as waking up or eating and important ones like studying or working. I think I speak for most of us that we look fondly at our past as youths unburdened by the realities and constraints of the real world. Unfettered enthusiasm and energy were the rule, not the exception. Compare and contrast that with our current adulthood, and you can already see the engulfing difference between that and our time as youths. Instead of a carefree life, we have been deemed fit to be rewarded with back-crushing responsibilities. Instead of autonomous enthusiasm in our daily lives, we have grim determination to carry on with our lives. They say that if you work in a job you like, you will never work a day in your life. Even if you think the glass is half full, it is hard to think that this quote holds true today. Most of us do not have that kind of luxury and sometimes our circumstances are dictated by things that are out of our control. We are more likely to be stuck at dead-end jobs that at best slightly overlap with our interests and at worst are actively against what we like. Thus, this further compounds the lack of vigour and enthusiasm that has not been robbed by that thief known as time.