Nilai-Nilai Murni | Virtues (13th Jun 2011)

Nilai-nilai Murni Campaign

The campaign was initiated by the government, and later was instilled through the school curriculum in Malaysia. It was seen as appropriate to today's environment for the benefit of the future. 

Nilai-nilai Murni Campaign is one of the government's initiative to adopt and inculcate moral values into the realm of the mind, heart and soul of Malaysians, at all levels. The campaign aims to re-instill the sense of self esteem and the dependability of the community. 

The virtues are values that allows an individual to be respected and play an active role in ensuring a harmonious society as well as contribute to the growth and development of society. 

1. Love

Feelings of love, compassion and a deep and lasting affection born out of a willing heart. 

2. Hardworking

Continuous effort filled with the spirit of diligence, perseverance, initiative and dedication id doing things.

3. Courteous

Kind, honorable, gentle and polite deneanour.

4. Mutual Respect

Appreciate and value individuals and social institutions to provide a decent service. 

5. Independent

The ability and willingness to do something without depending on others. 

6. Awareness

Not being extreme in making judgements and actions whether in thoughts, speech or behavior without ignoring the importance of self and others.

7. Kind Hearted

Attitude of constant and genuine concern about the feelings and welfare of others.

8. Thankful

Genuine feelings and behavior for the blessings and happiness aobtained. 

9. Living in Harmony

Willingness to do things with a sense of belonging based on mutual interests to create harmony in society.

10. Integrity

Attitude and behavior that demonstrate good faith, trust, and honesty without expecting any reward. 

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.





Gaya Hidup Orang Asli : Lifestyles of the Aboriginal People (27th Sept 2010)

Malaysia’s indigenous communities represent a small but important part of the nation’s multi racial milieu. These communities are disproportionately spread out between the small and frequently isolated communities found in the peninsular and the Malaysian Borneo states of Sarawak and Sabah where they make up 50 to 60 percent of the respective states’ populations.

The ‘Orang Asli’ are made up of nearly a hundred different ethnic sub-groups. These include around twenty in Peninsular Malaysia although administratively they are categorized as Negrito, Senoi, and Aboriginal Malay. Sabah and Sarawak, on the other hand, has between thirty to forty distinct sub-group each with an even more amazing number of languages and dialects.

The Department of Orang Asli Affairs or JHEOA is entrusted with the care and administration of the indigenous communities. Its mandate includes the eradication of poverty, improvement of health, promoting education and improving their general livelihoods and where possible and desired, their integration with mainstream Malaysian society.

Warisan : Heritage of Negeri Pahang Darul Makmur (24th Oct 2010)

BIOGRAPHY OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS SULTAN PAHANG

His Royal Highness Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, the third prince of His Royal Highness Sultan Abu Bakar Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mu'adzam Shah and Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Raja Hajjah Fatimah binti Almarhum Sultan Alang Iskandar Shah was born in the Istana Mangga Tunggal Pekan on 24 October 1930.

His Royal Highness received his education at Sekolah Melayu Kuala Kangsar, Sekolah Clifford Kuala Lipis and Malay College Kuala Kangsar. His Royal Highness also studied the Japanese langguage during the Japanese occupation in Malaya.

On 25 May 1944, His Royal Highness was proclaimed as His Royal Highness Tengku Mahkota Pahang and in 1948, persued his studies in the General Admission in Worchester College, Oxford. His Royal Highness also persued a Local Government course in University College, Exeter, Devon followed by practical training in Urban District Council in Devon for three years.

His Royal Highness Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah  wed Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tengku Hajjah Afzan binti Almarhum Tengku Panglina Perang Tengku Muhammad on 22nd April 1954 and is blessed with 2 princes and 5 princesses. After the passing of Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tengku Hajjah Afzan on 29th Jun 1988, His Royal Highness wed Her Royal Highness Sultanah Pahang, Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom on 14 March 1991 and blessed with one prince.

His Royal Highness was proclaimed His Royal Highness Sultan and Royal Ruler for State of Pahang Darul Makmur on 7 May 1974. The Royal installation of His Royal Highness as the fifth Sultan Pahang was held on 8 May 1975.

His Royal Highness has ruled the Government of the State of Pahang Darul Makmur for 36 years and under his reign and leadership, every layer of soceity can today enjoy the prosperity, peace and harmony. His Royal Highness takes great interest in the development and improvement in the living standard of his subjects.

This is clearly seen vis the seven stragegies of strenghtening the economy  of the state that is strenghtening the communication and greater reach, increase the utility capacity, strenghtening the human model, increase and added valuein the productive sector, widening the social network, increase in quality of life, and strenghten foreign investment.

Majlis Raja-Raja Melayu elected His Royal Highness as the seventh His Royal Majesty on 25 April 1979, where His Royal Highness ruled until 25 April 1985.

His Royal Highness also played an active role in the national education that had made him the Head of Board, International Islamic University Malaysia in February 1983 up till today.

His Royal Highness likes outdoor activities and excell as a great national and international polo player. His Royal Highness also had interest in other sports activities such as football, tennis, hockey and golf.

In 1982, His Royal Highness was awarded the International Olympic Football Award. He was the only Malaysian to the said prestigious award. His Royal Highness is also a sports enhusiast and has been the President of the Football Association of Malaysia since 1984 up till today and President of the Asian Federation of Football till 2002.

Under the leadership of His Royal Highness, Malaysia succeeded to wing the Merdeka Throphy after 9 years with a victory against South Korea 3-1 during extra time on 17th Feb 1993.

His Royal Highness has proven himself a well-rounded Ruler and is known to take great interests in the welfare of his people including victims of disaster.

Long Live His Royal Highness.

Permainan Tradisional Masa Lapang bersama Upin & Ipin : Traditional Past Time Games with Upin & Ipin (13th Dec 2010)

In Malaysia, traditional games can be found in abundance. They include congkak, batu seremban or five stones, konda-kondi and galah panjang among many others. These traditional games are not only enjoyable, they also instill the spirit of teamwork and cooperation and enhance creativity, hence strengthening the bonds of relationships. But sadly in today's time of rising technology, traditional games are almost forgotten. Now, Upin & Ipin along with their friends are featured in postage stamps themed with these traditional games in hopes of introducing them to the current generation as well as bringging back nostalgic memoried for adults all over.

Batu Seremban
Batu seremban or five stones is a traditional game usually played by girls at the verandah, inside the house or any surface area that is flat and clean for the players to sit and play. The game requires five stones or any five small objects known as 'buah' to play with. Besides the common five 'buah', players can also choose to play with seven or nine 'buah', depending on what type of game they are playing.

The player will be sitting on the floor and 'buah' will be scattered on the floor. Then, one player will is to throw the 'buah' into the air one at a time and sweeping other 'buah' from the floor, catching the one that has been thrown before it reaches the ground using only one hand. This game starts with sweeping only one stone at a time, gradually adding the number of stones to sweep until completing the five / seven / nine 'buah' as the game gets more complicated. The first person to complete every level of the game wins.

Congkak
Another game usually played by young girls is called congkak. Most of the love to play this game because of its fun and easy game-play. Marbles / saga seeds / small stones are used as tokens to be filled in every hole (also known as 'kampung') of the congkak board. The main goal is to collect as many tokens as they can to be filled into the 'houses' (also known as the 'ibu') located at each end of the board. Players will be seated directly opposite each other facing the board. Players will start playing simultaneously by taking the tokens out of one of the holes and putting one into each consecutive holes starting from right to left until they reach the kampung of their opponent. They will continue to do so until they run out of tokens that are collected at their respective ibu. The player who has collected the most tokens in their house wins the game.

Galah Panjang
Galah panjang is not an individual traditional game. It requires two separate teams of attackers and defenders. Each teams usually consists of no less than four players, thus the game is played by about ten players. Every player is required to run past all defending lines, from the first line to the last and run back towards the first line without any physical contact with the opposing team. If any member of the opposing team manages to touch any player, the player is considered 'dead' and out of the game. This game is played not only by children, but also by adults as this game often brings back cheerful nostalgic memories for them.

Galeri DiRaja Sultan Abdul Aziz : The Royal Gallery (18th Nov 2000)

The Royal Gallery which existed since 1988 was the brainchild of His Majesty the King, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj. Located within the compound of one of His Majesty's private palaces, the Istana Mahkota Klang, the gallery was initially funded personally by His Majesty. It housed personal collections of artifacts, which includes Royal inheritance and gifts from his subjects and foreign dignitaries.

With the personal touches of His Majesty and the Queen, The Raya Permaisuri Agong, the Royal Gallery is an initiative taken by the Royal couple to foster closer rapport and promoting heritage consciousness amongst the people of Malaysia.