Inspiring Malaysians Wanted for Singaporean Series

Just received this in my comments – if you know of inspiring Malaysians of any age, please pass this on:
I’m researching for a documentary for a TV station in Singapore and I’m looking for some inspiring Malaysian (no age limit) to be featured. Such an individual must be contactable as we plan to fly in [...]

Carnival of Youth Initiative #1

Hey everyone! After some very busy weeks, I am back with the entries from the First Carnival of Youth Initiative!
Firstly, can I just request that submissions be DIRECTLY RELATED to the theme of youth and youth initiative. I received too many submissions that had nothing to do with either theme; indeed, I wonder if they [...]

Want Alternative Education Books in Malaysia? Head to Borders

I am currently wandering around KL to meet friends, and I’ve been carrying my bulky laptop all day (I’m in the midst of changing accommodation). I’m actually in the top floor of Sungei Wang, loud pop music blasting from one side, and I took out my laptop just to write this:
If you’re in Malaysia and [...]

links for 2007-07-10

Psychology:Teens, parents should avoid College Selection Hysteria – Lifestyle
Debunking myths about college selection. A MUST-READ.
(tags: college university admissions selection education youth hysteria stress advice relax)

Khazanah Global Lectures: Learn From The World’s Greatest

Fancy a lecture from a former United Nations Secretary-General, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, or the Prime Minister? How about if the lectures were free? Your chance is here!
As part of its Merdeka Series 2007, Khazanah Nasional Berhad is presenting the Khazanah Global Lectures – a series of lectures by prominent world leaders on development [...]

Reviving Brick In The Wall: Join Us – Bring Alternative Education To Malaysia

If you are interested in youth and alternative education; if you feel that the Malaysian education system needs changes; if you want to make a difference; if you are resourceful, dedicated, imaginative, creative, diligent – Brick In The Wall needs you.
Brick In The Wall was a project I started in 2005 to promote alternative education [...]

Interns Wanted: Centre for Public Policy Studies

If you’re passionate about Malaysian issues, interested in public policy, and have time to spare from July 11st to August, read this announcement from the MyWordUp mailing list:
Dear all,
This is a call and plead, a desperate request to anyone who is:
1. Passionate about Malaysian issues
2. Is free to avail themselves for about a month anytime [...]

Interview: Brett Farmiloe, Pursue the Passion

One of the best ways to learn how to follow your dreams is to learn from others that have done so. 22-year-old Brett Farmiloe and his friends have taken this idea and run with it through Pursue the Passion, taking a roadtrip across the USA to interview passionate people and encourage other young people to [...]

The Best Thing Malaysia’s Education Minister Has Said Lately

Not everything can be taught in classrooms through a formal curriculum. Many values we hope to inculcate in students cannot be derived from books and theories alone. Students need to be exposed to real life outside the classrooms.That is why co-curricular activities are important. If we carry out activities in a planned and practical manner, [...]

links for 2007-07-04

Graduations – Women – Education and Schools – Colleges and Universities – New York Times
Of taking time off and bucking the trend in college and school.
(tags: nonconformist education gapyear timeoff college school student life alternative)

Carnival of Youth Initiative: Submit Now!

Are you a young person with a blog entry that needs sharing? Have you written about youth on your blog recently? Would you like to read and discuss articles about youth and their power for initiative?
If you are, then contribute for the 1st Edition of the Carnival of Youth Initiative!
Blog carnivals are essentially special blog [...]

links for 2007-07-03

Tales of a Ninth-Grade Fund Manager – WSJ.com
14 and already in charge of his own investment fund. If only I was that smart with money!
(tags: investment fund money youth youngprofessionals homeschooling ideas education interesting)

How To Get Involved With Your Passions

A recent post on Ask MetaFilter asks:
How do you cope when you seem to be surrounded on all sides by ineffectiveness and apathy?
In his question, jmnugent talks about his frustration at seeing his work and ideas not coming to fruition due to the apathy around him. He feels that not many people “care about quality [...]