The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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- Foon Yew High School celebrates 100 years in carnival-like atmosphere
- Ismail: Parties should come together with the common goal of better contribution
- Raising awareness on good hygiene practises
| Foon Yew High School celebrates 100 years in carnival-like atmosphere Posted: 22 May 2013 01:37 AM PDT JOHOR BARU: This year marks the 100th year anniversary celebration for Foon Yew High School since establishing the school in Stulang here in 1913. The school ground was decked out in colourful streamers and posters while booths set up by students and outsiders gave the occasion a carnival-like atmosphere. It was a proud moment for the teachers and students to celebrate the milestone and for many, revisiting the school was a walk down memory lane. For 23-year-old medical university student Chiong Wan Chin, the celebration was her first time returning to the school after graduation in 2008. "The school environment and buildings did not change much all these years and seeing my juniors selling food and organising the activities at the celebration reminds me of the good old days when I used to do the same with my classmates," she said. She added that one of the favourite things about the celebration was there were school uniforms and badges for those who have graduates to dress up for photo opportunities. Another alumnus Kevin Yang, 26, said he took the opportunity to return to the school's anniversary celebration annually even after graduating eight years ago. "I always make it a point to go back to see my teachers and reunite with former classmates who we seldom have the chance to meet as we are busy with our own lives. "I feel proud that the school is now 100 years old and I hope that Foon Yew can continue providing a good environment to pass down knowledge and Chinese culture to the students," he said. Besides the usual game stations, food and beverage stalls and handicraft exhibitions, the highlights of the celebration was a Tai Chi performance by one thousand Foon Yew students and a 24 festive drums performance by 10 groups of 24 students. The school has another branch campus in Kulaijaya with over 10,000 students and has five Chinese primary school branches in and around Johor Baru in Jalan Kebun Teh, Jalan Abdul Samad, Taman Mount Austin, Jalan Tasek Utara and Jalan Cenderasari. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, recently approved the setting-up of another branch campus for the high school in Seri Alam to cater to the growing need for Chinese education in the state. |
| Ismail: Parties should come together with the common goal of better contribution Posted: 22 May 2013 01:34 AM PDT MARAN: While employees are asking for better benefits from their employers and the Government, they too should ask themselves what have they contributed to the nation. Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Ismail Abd Muttalib said the three parties - Government, employers and employees - should come as one by having a strong and mutual understanding for the betterment of their respective roles. Ismail said it was a common factor that the plight of maintaining the country's productivities and economic development are the responsiblity by all. He said there were cases where the employees were demanding for perks and other benefits from their employers which could not be entertained as their productivities were not up to expectation. "On the other hand, the employers too have to be more concerned on the welfare of their employees so that they can give full commitment and be dedicated workers. "The most important factor should be that the unions and their members should be thankful that they have been enjoying the benefits being the citizens of a country which governed by a good Government. "Any dissatisfaction among the employees could be solved internally and I am sure a good percentage of them did not support the Government in the recent general election as they were influenced to go against the Government. This can be translated as a signal of dissatisfaction to their daily needs," Ismail said after officiating the Maran district sports league championship here. He said any conflict within the three parties should be settled amicably and urgently to avoid any negative influences from the Opposition. On his appointment, Ismail who won the Maran parliamentary seat said, he needed time to further familiarise with the ministry and his duties. Ismail said the support for Opposition by the employees particularly from the Government had to be studied. "Yes this is a democratic country where they have choices, however, there were perks and benefits from the Government that they are enjoying because of our concern for their welfare which should be a good point for them to support us and not otherwise. "Has the Government been too cruel to them? "Don't be hoodwinked by the false information gathered and popularised by the Opposition, they could have been easily influenced by them. "They too should realise that they have not been sidelined and no reasons for them to reject the Government unless they are the group who are not grateful to what they have been enjoying," he said. |
| Raising awareness on good hygiene practises Posted: 22 May 2013 01:34 AM PDT KUANTAN: Antabax, an antibacterial personal care range, is collaborating with the Health and Education Ministry to embark on an interactive educational drive to raise awareness and encourage general hygiene practises among children through the Antabax National Hygiene Month. As part of their corporate social responsibility, Antabax has targeted 26 primary schools from across Malaysia for their inaugural campaign. The aim is to reduce the spread of communicable diseases among primary students and will run nationwide throughout the month of May and June. The third region to join the campaign is Pahang and students of SK Cenderawasih has the pleasure of learning how to upkeep proper hygiene. Antabax Group product manager Angeline Sim said good habits had to be instilled in children from a young age. "We want students to familiarise themselves with proper hygiene," said Sim, who excited the students by teaching them the theme song for the Antabax National Patty Cake Competition. The competition is open to all children aged between seven and 12, and involves them playing a traditional game of patty cake in the most creative way possible while singing the theme song. The winning school will be presented a main prize of RM10,000, products contribution and certificates of participation to all participating schools and teams. "The National Hygiene Month is actually in October but we plan to start early to get the students enthusiastic about hygiene," added Sim. To encourage students to begin the habit, Antabax has also supplied some products to the school. The competition begins on May 1 and ends on July 31. For more information, visit its website at www.facebook.com/NewAntabax |
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