Monday, March 21, 2011

human capital development

When we are talking about knowledge, I am quite sure that everyone will linked it to Intelligent Quotient (IQ) rather that Emotional Quotient(EQ).Why? This is because in today’s world, often they marked someone as knowledgeable when the person has high IQ instead of high EQ. EQ is describe as an ability or capacity to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one’s self and of others. Research tracking over 160 high performing individuals in a variety of industries and job levels revealed that EQ is two times more important in contributing to excellence than intellect and expertise alone. This shows that EQ is very important in developing human capital in order to produce well rounded leaders that can bring our country to achieve fully-developed country status. There are variety of ways that can be taken by the government in order to increase the level of EQ among the Malaysian.

In other to increase the level of EQ among Malaysians, government should change the education system that has been used all this while because as we all can see,it emphasis more on IQ compared to EQ. We have at least 3 public examination hosted by Ministry of Education before entering university that are UPSR, PMR and SPM. Our students therefore often spend most of their times reading books or subjects that will come out in the examination. Sometimes they doesn’t even read the newspaper, they didn’t involved in co-curicular activities actively and they sometimes doesn’t like to socialize. For them, if they done these activities, it will waste their time. They prefered to read from day to night rather than doing anything else so that they can score in the examination. Yes, nowadays the government has counted co-curicular activities as one of the criteria to apply for scholarship or placement in university, but it is only counted for 10 per cent. The other 90 per cent is taken from the result in public examination. 90 per cent IQ versus 10 per cent EQ? This will produce future generation that has high IQ, but lack in EQ. How will they handle problems? How will they lead Malaysian? Government should change the education system that will stressed on 60 per cent IQ and 40 per cent EQ.

Besides, the government should also slotted a special syllabus that teaches about critical thinking skills and soft skills in school and university level in order to increase the level of EQ among the Malaysian. The subject should contains the communicative skills, team building skills, leadership skills and problem solving skills. Our youth nowadays are lacking in all of the skills and that’s why they are lack in self-awareness, mood management, impulse control and people skills. Why are they lacking in these areas? Because they have not been exposed to the skills since they are small. Some has never heard about critical thinking skills and if they didn’t know, how can they apply it in determining their direction of life? The most suitable time for them to learn this subject is while they are still at school because one, they are still young and can absorb anything easily, and second reason is they can apply the knowledge gain from the subject in handling their co-curicular activities in school. Thus, government should slotted a special syllabus in the school that emphasis on this skills so that well-rounded leaders can be produce.

Among the best step that should be taken to gain knowledge in any fields is taking example from others. In order to increase the EQ level of Malaysian, government should also take example from other successful and fully developed country on how they create awareness on EQ among the citizen. We must learn from others. In United Kingdom for example, the government often organized EQ Certification Training in order to maintain the EQ level of their people. This training includes all the skills required to maintain the level of EQ and at the end of the training, the participants will be awarded a certificate about their level of EQ. If government organized such programmes, I think that Malaysian will be more aware about the importance of this EQ. When taking example from other fully-developed country, we must also aware about the pros and cons of the example. The government should investigate first the consequences before implement it in our country. Take as many example as we can and choose the best to implement in our country.



Government should also do some campaign or seminar relating to this EQ in order to increase the level of EQ among the Malaysian. Government can promote the importance of this EQ in determining the direction of our country and the consequences if we neglect the EQ. If people didn’t see the reasons why we should learn about EQ, they will become reluctant to learn about it. Campaign and seminar is a good medium that can be used to introduce the EQ, because there will be a ‘question and answer’ slot at the end of the programme so any question or suggestion about EQ can be given during this time. Newspapers and magazines should also write more on this topic so that the public can gain more information regarding this issue.



As we all can see, there are several ways that the government can take in order to increase the level of EQ among the Malaysian. To put it in the nutshell, the ways are changing the education system in Malaysia, slotted a special syllabus that teaches about the critical thinking skills,taking example from other fully-developed country and organizing campaign and seminar regarding this EQ issue.EQ is a part of knowledge and knowledge is power. I am sure that if Malaysian’s IQ level has increased, for sure we can make the 2020 vision a reality



~that's all..thnk u..hehehehehe :D

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this essay managed to win only the 3rd prize in the essay writing competition..learn from mistakes..
keep going..keep moving. :) at least i won..

we said our goodbye and went our separate ways..:(


the sun was setting at the western sky.there it stood, lonely and regal, shining the world until the moon took over at night. i was sitting at the pearly white beach, gliterring like minute crystal,watching the waves dapple calmly. the palm tree was swaying gently as the breeze played with the loose strands of hair at my face. i opened the letter for the fifth time..yes..i cannot accept her death until now..i was feeling so alone.my eyes become watery again as i began to read the letter.

dear firdaus,
i think maybe you will feel a little shocked upon receiving this letter, but i think this is the most suitable way to tell you how i feel all this time being your friend. the truth is, firdaus, i am very proud ang thankful to have you as my bestfriend. if only i can touch the rainbow, i'll write your name on top of it to let others know how wonderful is to have you in my life..
everything started on the form 4 orientation week in 2008 at sekolah menengah sains muar (samura). encik ali were finding any form 4 students who are interested to join the school debate team. you raised your hand and talked confidently in front of the crowd. you even volunteered to give a speech on the closing ceremony. from that week, i always want to be your friend.

sometimes we bumped in on the way to class, but i do not think that you noticed me. your classmate said that you are so kind and intelligent, and that makes me really want to know you. thanks to shafiqah, she helped us a lot in building this friendship. she introduced me to you and vice versa. i was very happy after knowing that you want to be my friend. after the monthly test results came out, my results were better that yours and you told shafiqah that you wanted me to teach you. i am not as good as the first ranker of the school, amirul, but i agreed to help you. we met only twice in the study group to study biology. you're really good in biology, you know.i think you'll be a good doctor soon.

then, the results for form 4 final year was announced. i've only managed to get 3.64 for my cgpk. shock struck me like a thunderbolt.but then, you showed that the sky is not always dark. you gave me strength and hope when i'm down. you understood me very well. and thanks to you, because of you, i managed to stay in samura until spm..thank you very much. whenever i feel down, i always remember your words, "let bygone be bygone and take it as an advantage for the future. from the time onwards, we became bestfriend. you got 3.7 for cgpk in the exam and that made me really proud of you.

time is precious as the hours fly by so fast. in a blink of eye, we were finally studying in form 5. senior year. spm year. we became quite busy that year because i was the president of the school librarian while you, being an apple on the teacher's eye, was the headboy. we were both busy and seldom meet each other. one day, your bestfriend, amirul, told me that you noticed that i was acting cold towards you and asked whether you made any mistake. i'm sorry firdaus, but you've done nothing wrong. it was me being stressful and confused when facing problems.

again, you came to me and lend your shoulder to cry on. you listened to my problems patiently and gave me your suggestion on solving the problem. you always supported me on whatever i do and shared my happiness when i win. again, thank you firdaus..thanks for being there...

among the memories that i had with you, for sure, i'll not forget this one. memory in my 17th birthday. you remind your friends about my birthday and asked them to wish me. how happy i was. in addition, you were the 1st one to wish me 'happy birthday". you said sorry for not giving me any present except for a birthday card but you know firdaus, actually you had given me a big present in my life. friendship.

the spm's results was announced this morning. you and i managed to pass with flying colours, 9A+..i felt happy, and at the same time, sad..do you remember the time when you kept asking me whether i'm sick because i had always fainted? the truth is, i have thalassemia, and this night, i'll fly to united kingdom for bone marrow transplant. the probability for me to survive after the operation is 50:50. sorry for telling you now. i know it is a bit late..actually i don't have guts to tell you. i wrote this to let you know, if i will never meet you again, you will know why...

for me, you are a very good friend. you helped me a lot in my ups and downs..never be bored to listen to my stupid stories..always stay with me until i smiled..thank you so much firdaus..i felt very grateful because i had chance to know you..before i go..don't be sad, firdaus..although i'm so far now from your eyes, but i'm closed to your heart..just go on with your life..friendship forever..

love,
fariha

i folded the letter back and brought it close to my heart. tears welled in my eyes once again as i have finished reading the letter. now, i feel very alone, and that is what you feel when you lost someone you love and care about in your life. what makes me couldn't stop crying when thinking about her is she died because of a car accident, not because of a failed operation.

we planned to meet that evening to celebrate our glory. i arrived early at the cafe and i had a bad feeling. i tried to ignore it and looked out at the window. there i saw, fariha was crossing the road to the cafe when suddenly a car came and knocked her down. i rushed out and was there at the end of her breath. she was holding this letter and before she lay motionless, she gave me the letter with a smile that i'll never forget in my life. we said our goodbye and went on our separate ways...

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some of the above story is true..some is not..the character's name is definitely
has nothing to do with the people- live or dead..haha..actually this is my
spm 2009 english essay..i'm bored and i typed it out..haha..
i did better than this in the real exam
-for i managed to get a+ for english 1119 and a1 for gce-o level..
hmm..remembering the past..
made me smile.. :)

Saturday, March 5, 2011

don't want an ending..


again..one more favourite song for now.. :)

I don't wanna fall out
But we're all out of time
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
In one day
No way you'll be mine
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)


Mmm... (Don't want an ending)


My heart is running on empty
One more day and then we go
And, yeah, the time goes on now
Don't ask me how, I don't know


We'll be home tomorrow
'Bout a thousand miles too far away
Say you won't forget and I'll be okay


At least tonight
It's just you and me and honestly
That's everything I need


I don't wanna fall out
But we're all out of time
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
In one day
No way you'll be mine
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)


Tonight's a countdown
'Til the day we're not around
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
Then you're gone
And we're on with our lives
(Is this over?)
I don't want an ending


No... Don't want an ending...


The days turn to hours
And it's just a moment before they go
I'm scared to say goodbye
'Cuz what's after that?
I don't know


And as the years slip past us
If we lose track or lose the fight
I will search forever to find a back
To tonight, where it's just you and me
And honestly, that's everything I need
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/sam_tsui/dont_want_an_ending.html ]
I don't wanna fall out
But we're all out of time
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
In one day,
No way you'll be mine
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)


Tonight's a countdown
'Til the day we're not around
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
Then you're gone
And we're on with our lives
(Is this over?)
I don't want an ending


We say "See you later"
(See you later)
But I know there's no way we're
(There's no way we're)
Around here again Yeah...
And every "Until next time"
(Until next time)
Feels like one bad punchline
And I don't want that again


I don't wanna fall out
But we're all out of time
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
In one day,
No way you'll be mine
(Is this over?)
I don't want an ending


I don't wanna fall out
But we're all out of time
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
In one day,
No way you'll be mine
(Is this over?)
I don't want an ending


Tonight's a countdown
'Til the day we're not around
(Is this over?)
(Don't want an ending)
Then you're gone (You're gone)
And we're on with our lives
(Is this over?)
I don't want an ending


No... I'm all out of time
(Don't want an ending)
Don't want an ending
Mmm... Don't want an ending

Friday, March 4, 2011

love like woe :)


my favourite song..:)
I kinda feel like it dont make
like-like-like it dont make
feel like it dont make se-se-se-se-sense


I'm thinking, baby, you and I are undeniable
But I'm finding out loves unreliable
I'm giving all I got just to make you stay
Or am I just a roadblock in your way?



Cause you're a pretty little windstorm out on the boulevard
Something like a sunset, oh you're a shooting star
And I might drive myself insane
If those lips aren't speakin my name



Cause I got some intuition,
or maybe Im superstitious
But I think you're a pretty sweet pill
that Im swallowing down
To counter this addiction
you've got me on a mission
Tell me darling, can I get a break somehow?
How can I say no?



Chorus
Shes got a love like woe
(whoa oh oh oh)
Girls got a love like woe
(whoa oh oh oh ba-da-da)
I kinda feel like it dont make sense
Because you're bringing me in
and now you're kicking me out again
Loved so strong, then you moved on
Now I'm hung up in suspense,
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again



Its like a hurricane, speed train, shes a moving car
Catch her in the fast lane, oh I gotta know,
Can I keep up with her pace?
Kick it into gear when I see that face



You can take up all my time cause you're the only one
That can make a storm cloud break
Pulling up the sun
And I cant get caught in the rain
Can I get your lips to speak my name?



Cause I got some intuition,
or maybe I'm superstitious
But I think you're a pretty sweet pill
that I'm swallowing down
To counter this addiction
you've got me on a mission
Tell me darling, can I get a break somehow?
How can I say no?



Shes got a love like woe
(whoa oh oh oh)
Girls got a love like woe
(whoa oh oh oh ba-da-da)
I kinda feel like it dont make sense
Because you're bringing me in
and now you're kicking me out again
Loved so strong, then you moved on
Now I'm hung up in suspense,
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again



Cause we only have one life
The timing and the moment,
All seem so right
So would you say you're mine?
(We'll be just fine)
Would you say you're mine?
(We'll be just fine)



Shes got a love like woe
(whoa oh oh oh)
Girls got a love like woe
(whoa oh oh oh ba-da-da)



I kinda feel like it dont make sense
Because you're bringing me in
and now you're kicking me out again
Loved so strong, then you moved on
Now I'm hung up in suspense,
Because you're bringing me in
And then you're kicking me out again
(repeat)


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