Kenderaan Buatan Malaysia Siri II : Malaysia Made Vehicles Series II (9th July 2001)

Since the launch of Malaysia’s first car, Proton, in 1985 the Malaysian motor industry has since developed by leaps and bounds. Through advancements is technology, design and initiative Malaysia has produced the Tiara, Kancil, Kembara, Rusa, Satria, Putra, Inokom, Kenari TD2000 and the Waja. These vehicles are popular not only in Malaysia but also the world over.

50 Tahun Jubli Emas KWSP : 50th Golden Anniversary of EPF (1st Oct 2001)

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) was established under the EPF Act 1951. The EPF is a statutory organization that is responsible for providing financial security in the form of savings for its members upon their retirement.

Until 1958 the Director of Post administered the Fund and subsequent to that, the Board took over its operations. The EPF received its first monthly contributions, totaling RM2.6 million from 518,948 members in August 1951. Fifty years later, its membership increased to 9.7 million with annual contributions of RM20.97 billion.

During the early years, the WPF provided coverage only for certain categories of workers. Then in 1970, the EPF expanded its role to cover almost all workers.

EPF members are allowed to withdraw their savings for retirement purposes at the age of 55 and prior that age, they are allowed to withdraw part of their savings upon reaching 50 years of age, for housing, healthcare and other purposes.

EPF is administered by Board of Directors. The Fund’s headquarters is located at the EPF Building in Kuala Lumpur. The Fund has 14 States Offices and 48 branches throughout the country.

Hidupan Laut Siri V : Marine Life Series V (17th Nov 2001)

Our sea, our heritage.

The wonderous marine life with its unique and beautiful corals are the ocean treasures that requires protection and care for us and our future generation to enjoy. It is a marine ecosystem chain links with one another and the destruction of one of the chains will then destroy the ecosystem.

Pertabalan DYMM Tuanku Raja Perlis : Installation of His Royal Highness of Perlis (7th May 2001)

His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail, D.K., S.S.P.J., D.K. (Terengganu), S.P.M.J., S.P.C.M., S.S.M.T., was installed as Ruler of Perlis on the 17th April 2000. His Royal Highness was born in Arau, Perlis on the 12th Jamadilawal 1362 of the Muslim calendar of 17th May 1943.

His Royal Highness received his early education at the Arau Malay School. He then continued his English primary education at the Wellesley Primary School and then at the Westland Primary School, both in Penang until 1955. His Royal Highness continued his secondary education at the Penang Free School before proceeding to England where he completed his formal education in 1963 at the Wellingborough Public School.

His Royal Highness was installed as the Crown Prince of Perlis on the 30th October 1960, while he was still schooling. His Royal Highness underwent the officer cadet course at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, England from January 1964 until December 1965.

Upon completing his training in Sandhurst, His Royal Highness returned home and joined the Malaysian Defense Ministry. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the 2nd regiment of the Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps from 12th December 1965. His Royal Highness also served in Sabah in 1966 and in Sarawak in 1967 and he was transferred to Pahang until resignation on the 31st December 1969 to concentrate on affairs of the state of Perlis.

On 15th February 1967, he married DYTM Tengku Fauziah binti Tengku Abdul Rashid, D.K., S.S.P.J., S.P.M.P., who carried the title Raja Puan Muda Perlis. His Royal Highness was installed for the first time as the Regent when His Royal Highness the Raja and Raja Perempuan of Perlis left for America and Europe from 23rd June 1967 until 24th October 1967.

In 1970, His Royal Highness served the army again after being appointed as Captain of the Local Territorial Army where he served from 16th November 1970 until 1st October 1972. His Royal Highness also served as the Commanding Officer of Regiment 504, an Army Reserved Unit, with the rank of Colonel. His Royal Highness was appointed Colonel-In-Chief of the Malaysian Rangers on 19th September 2000.

His Royal Highness was also actively involved in sports especially golf, tennis and football. In May 1971, His Royal Highness was elected President of the Putra Golf Club, a post he held until 16th April 2000. His Royal Highness is also the patron of the Perlis Referees Association since 1967 and held the post of the Yang DiPertua, Perlis Football Association for 18 years.

His Royal Highness is dedicated towards his people and takes great interest and care especially in the field of education. In 1986, His Royal Highness was elected the Chairman of the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation, an organization formed to assists students in Perlis to further their studies in institution of higher learning, both locally and abroad. This, in return would help uplift the living standard in the state. His Royal Highness is also the Chancellor of the University Sains Malaysia.

His Royal Highness is keen on religious matters and is directly involved in the religious affairs of the state where he heads the Perlis Religious Islamic Council. His Royal Highness ensured that the religious understanding is based on the Fahaman Sunnah Wal Jammaah. To ensure that these teachings are spread and preached correctly throughout Perlis, His Royal Highness constantly seeks advice from religious experts in Perlis.





Ayam Katik : Malaysian Bantams (1st Aug 2001)

Malaysian bantams, especially the Serama Bantam, and the Kapan Bantam are highly valued for their ornamental properties. Competitions are frequently held by local bantam enthusiasts; the champion is picked principally on overall beauty, poise, gait and other attractive physical attributed. The rearing of bantams for their spectacular beauty will remain a popular pastime for many years to come.

Sukan SEA XXI : XXI SEA Games (8th Sept 2001)

The Flame

A universal symbol of passion and excellence, the weaving flame, representing the colours in the Malaysian flag, symbolizes a united region and the coming together of Southeast Asia’s best athletes. The rings at the tip of the flame representing the logo of the Southeast Asia Games Federation.

Si Tumas – The Mascot

Si Tumas, the fun-loving, energetic, fast-moving and friendly squirrel is a suitable mascot of the SEA Games. Its gold colouring signifies winning; it’s name SI is phonetically similar to SEA and is a friendly form pf address in Malay. TU is the first part of Tupai, which is Squirrel in Malay and MAS comes from the word EMAS, gold in Malay, hence SI TUMAS.

Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya : Federal Territory of Putrajaya (1st Feb 2001)

Putrajaya, conferred the status of Federal Territory on 1.2.2001, houses Malaysia’s Federal Government Administrative Centre as well as comprises landscaped residential areas, commercial, culture, sports, recreational, and information technology centers.

Spread over 4,581 acres in the center of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the city also lies in close proximity to the KL International Airport, Cyberjaya and Federal Capital of Kuala Lumpur.

Putrajaya is a well-planned modern city built to meet the challenges of the new millennium reflecting also, the rich cultural and natural heritage of the country. It’s an Intelligent City that turns to nature for inspiration to create A City In A Garden.

Puyuh & Sang Seruk : Quails & Partridges (22nd Jan 2001)

True Quails and Partridges are largely colorful, plump-bodied birds, with short tails. They belong to the family Phasianidae which also includes the pheasants. The Buttonquail is not a true Quail and belongs to a separate family, Turnicidae. It has been included in this series because of its similarity in size, shape and habits with the true Quails. Quails and Buttonquails are small-sized and inhabit open country while Partridges are larger and inhabit principally the rainforest. They forage on the ground for insects, worms, seeds, and fallen fruit. Most species are very shy and secretive and are therefore seldom seen.

Quails, Partridges, and Buttonquails are amongst some of the more attractive and colorful birds of Malaysia’s open country and the rainforest. They are ours to protect and treasure as an important part of our natural heritage.