Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Scholarships and MACEE

Scholarship From Top Glove
Scholarship opportunities from Top Glove, the world's largest rubber glove manufacturer.
http://www.topglove.com.my/scholarship.htm

MACEE: Malaysian - American Commission of Educational Exchange
Those who are going to the USA, this site will be very useful to you:
www.macee.org.my
  1. Pre-Departure Orientation by June 26, 2009
  2. US Education Fair
  3. Scholarship, etc

Endeavour Awards, Australia

Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Is your Child Gifted?

Is your child gifted? Parents should encourage their children to take a test by clicking on the link below:
http://www.permatapintar.com.my/

If the child scored above 80 per cent, then it's confirmed he or she is gifted. The children could take the Ujian Permata Pintar UKM 1 preliminary test online before heading to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi for the UKM 2 and UKM 3 tests. The test is similar to the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) in the United States.

Children identified as "gifted" would be selected for a summer camp held for the first time at UKM in December. It is hoped that a group of 300 children may attend the camp, which will be organised with Johns Hopkins University Centre for Talented Youth.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Graduate Employability Management Scheme

http://www.mygemsportal.com.my/

The government has recently launched A Graduate Employability Management Scheme (http://www.mygemsportal.com. my/) aims at reducing the current rate of unemployment among fresh graduates.

An initiative that has evolved from the Graduate Employability Enhancement Programme (Green) that was started in 2006 by Khazanah Nasional, it will now be undertaken by some 38 government-linked companies that fall under the Putrajaya Committee for GLC High Performance (PCG).

With the support of the Finance Ministry as a project under its stimulus package, Gems will see 5,000 graduates undergoing a two-and-a-half month training programme before being placed in a GLC for six months with a view towards full employment.

The government had promised to create 163,000 training or job opportunities under its RM60 billion second stimulus plan that was announced on Tuesday.

The GREEN progamme had managed a 97% rate of full time employment out of 690 who had gone through the programme with another 504 still undergoing training.

Gems is open to those under the age of 27 and who have obtained a CGPA of over 2.5 or an equivalent score in an undergraduate programme.

Friday, June 5, 2009

30 Top and best Companies to work in Malaysia

Source: Unknown but passed to me by Kho Yok Chong

This is a compilation of 30 top and best companies to work in Malaysia
. I am not sure who actually conducted this survey but for the sake of reading, enjoying some background knowledge and advancement of your career and build a better life for your family and community.

1. DiGi
Website: www.digi.com.my
Industry: Communications
Address: Lot 10, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi-Tech Ind Park,40000, Shah Alam. Tel: 03-5721 1800
Under the Telenor ASA, DiGi Operates widely with its widest coverage to serve Malaysian population with its excellent services and futuristic plans. DiGi is currently the fastest growing telecommunications provider in the country and is very feared by its larger rivals, Maxis and Celcom.

2. Shell
Website: www.shell.com.my
Industry: Oil & Gas
Address: Human Resources Dept, Bangunan Shell Malaysia Damansara Heights, Changkat Semantan, 50490 Kuala LumpurTel: 03-2095 9144

An excellent company to work for, Shell provides you with a platform for trainings and knowledge, while at the same time providing you with opportunity for growth while climbing the technical and corporate ladder.

3. Intel
Website: www.intel.com, www.intel.com/jobs/Malaysia
Industry: Manufacturing

Intel is the world’s largest chip maker, also a leading manufacturing of computer, networking and communications products. Intel currently has the largest plant of all manufacturing companies in Penang & Kulim industrial area.

4. DHL
Website: www.dhl.com.my
Industry: Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Add: Human Resources Department, DHL Express (M) Sdn BhdLevels 26, 27 & 28 Menara TM, Off Jln Pantai Baharu 50672 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone: 1 800 88 8388

DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Around 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations in 120,000 destinations in all continents.

5. Petronas
Website: www.petronas.com.my
Industry: Oil & GasAdd: HR Planning & Recruitment PETRONAS, Level 63, Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: hrm@petronas.com.my

PETRONAS is an integrated international oil and gas company with business interests in 31 countries. As at end of October 2005, the PETRONAS Group comprised 101wholly-owned subsidiaries, 19 partly-owned outfits and 57 associated companies.

6. McKinsey & Co
Website: www.mckinsey.com
Industry: Consulting
Add: McKinsey & Company, Level 57, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Center, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 60 (3) 2382 5500

As one of the world’s biggest consulting firms with offices all across the globe, McKinsey helps many of the world’s leading organizations think about and improve their strategies, organizations and operations.

7. Maxis
Website: www.maxis.com.my
Industry: Communications
Add: Staffing & HR Planning, Maxis Communications Berhad, Aras 17, Menara Maxis, Off Jln Ampang, 50088 KL. Tel: 03-7492 2123

As one of the largest communications giants in this country, Maxis will be a preferred platform for aspiring executives to be part of in the quest to reach their career heights. There are so many opportunities available as Maxis is expected to continue growing in terms of size and profits.

8.IBM
Website: www.ibm.com/my
Industry: System/Hardware
Add: IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd, 15th Floor, Plaza IBM, Jln Tun Mohd FuadTaman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel (Gen): 03-7727 7788

To date, IBM has played a major role in delivering solutions to the customers to help solve business problems. IBM’s key strengths are in people, skills and experience in IT and complex projects, and worldwide infrastructure of international offices and laboratories from which they can quickly assemble the best expertise required by the customers in Malaysia and worldwide.

9. Motorola
Website: www.motorola.com/my/
Industry: ManufacturingAdd: Human Resources Department, Motorola Technology Sdn BhdBayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.Tel: 04-6432511 (General)

First established in Malaysia in Penang (1974), Motorola today is a total solutions provider for wireless telecommunications and energy products. It is the first Motorola Asia-Pacific Regional Integrated Manufacturing, R&D and Distribution Center. Capabilities include design & development of two-way radio products, world-class manufacturing and distribution to global customers.

10. ExxonMobil
Website: www.exxonmobil.com.my
Industry: Oil & Gas
Add: Human Resources Department, Esso Production Malaysia Inc.Level 17, Menara ExxonMobil, Kuala Lumpur City Centre50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Fax: 603-3803494

A merge between Esso and Mobil produced ExxonMobil which is now the biggest oil and gas company globally, covering upstream, downstream, technology and chemical activities.

11. Hewlett Packard
Industry: Hardware/multimedia
Website: www.hp.com.my
Add: Human Resource Department, HP Towers, Hewlett Packard (M) Sdn Bhd., 12 Jalan Genggang, Bukit Damansara, 50409 Kuala Lumpur.

HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company’s offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses.

12. Ernst & Young
Website: http://www.ey.com/global/content.nsf/Malaysia/Malaysia_Home_Page
Industry: Financial & tax servicesAdd: 4th Floor, Kompleks Antarabangsa, Jalan Sultan Ismail
50250 Kuala Lumpur. Tel (6)03.2144 2333 Fax (6)03.2141 0676

In Malaysia, Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services firms with more than 2,400 employees in 17 offices in West and East Malaysia. It was established in early 1900s and was one of the first internationally linked public accounting firms in the country.

13. Citibank
Website: www.citibank.com.my
Industry: Banking
Add: Human Resources Department, Menara Citibank165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03- 2380 0000

Citibank is part of Citigroup, the world’s largest banking entity, with operation in more than 100 countries and having more than 200 million customers worldwide. Citibank also offers one of the most comprehensive trainings to their sales force.

14. Dell Asia Pacific
Website: www.dell.com.my
Industry: PC/Hardware

Dell is one-stop PC and notebook supplier with state of the art assembly operation in Penang, supported by a world-class standard of customer service operation. At the heart of Dell’s Asia Pacific operations is the Asia Pacific Customer Center (APCC) in Penang, Malaysia. The 238,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in October 1995 and in February 2001, Dell’s second Asia Pacific Customer Centre (APCC2) of 370,000-square-feet began operations. Desktops, workstations, notebooks, servers and storage products are manufactured to order for customers throughout Asia Pacific.

15. Accenture
Website: http://www.accenture.com/Countries/Malaysia
Industry: Consultancy
Add: Level 66 Tower 2 Petronas Twin Towers, Jalan Ampang50088 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 2731 4000 Fax: 03 205 72537

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with operation in 110 offices worldwide. Accenture collaborate with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. Accenture mobilizes excellent qualified people having the right skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance.

16. PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
Website: www.pwc.com/my
Industry: Financial & Tax services
Address: PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia, 11th Floor Wisma Sime Darby, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIATelephone +60 (3) 26931077 Fax: +60(3) 26930997 Email: my.careers@my.pwc.com.

PWC provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. Their Malaysia operation is supported by a strong 1700 workforce in 9 locations.

17. Toyota
Website: www.toyota.com.my
Industry: Automotive
Add: Manager, Human Resources, UMW Toyota MalaysiaNo. 2, Persiaran Raja Muda, Seksyen 15, 40200 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world’s leading automakers, offering full range of models. As of March 2004, Toyota employs 264,000 people worldwide, and market vehicles in more than 140 countries. Their diversified operations include telecommunications, prefabricated housing and leisure boats.

18. Nokia
Website: www.nokia.com.my
Industry: Mobile communications
Add: Nokia Networks Malaysia, Suite T01 3rd Floor Block 2320 Century Square, Jalan Usahawan, 63000 CYBERJAYA.Tel: +60 3 8313 6888 Fax: +60 3 8318 9188

A leading player in mobile communications in the Asia Pacific, Nokia first started operations in the region in the early 1980s. It has since established a leading brand presence in many local markets, and business has expanded considerably in all areas to support customer needs and the growth of the telecommunications industry in the region.

19. Bank Negara Malaysia
Website: www.bnm.gov.my
Industry: Banking
Add: Recruitment & Scholarship Section , Human Resource Management Department , 11C, Bank Negara Malaysia , Jalan Dato’ Onn 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 2692 5373, 03 2690 7246, 03 2690 7242 Fax: 03 2698 7929 E-mail: recruit@bnm.gov.my

Bank Negara Malaysia is the central bank for Malaysia, established on 26 January 1959. The functions of the Bank are carried out within the context of the broader goals of promoting economic growth, a high level of employment, maintaining price stability and a reasonable balance in the country’s international payments position, eradicating poverty and restructuring society.

20. Western Digital
Website: www.wdc.com
Industry: Manufacturing
Add: The Human Resource Department Western Digital (Malaysia) Sdn BhdLot 3, Jalan SS8/6, Sungei Way Free Industrial Zone47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-7870 5123

Winner of Best Employers in Asia awards, Western Digital is really an excellent organization to be in. You’ll get a chance to get a closer look on the manufacturing operation of enterprise drives, desktop, external and mobile drives.

21. Air Asia
Website: www.airasia.com.my
Industry: Aviation

Air Asia has a record history of being a debt-ridden company turned into a multibillion organization within a span of merely 3 years. Headed by one of Malaysia’s most successful businesspersons, Datuk Tony Fernandez, there’s a limitless chance for your career to reach this sky, as of their planes, once you’re part of this ever growing company.

22. LogicaCMG
Website: www.logicacmg.com/my
Industry: IT outsourcing
Add: 601, Level 6, Uptown 1, No. 1, Jalan SS21/58Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling JayaSelangor Darul Ehsan. Tel: +603 7725 6890 Fax: +603 7726 6346

Currently the biggest IT outsourcing provider in Europe, LogicaCMG is continuing to make impact in Asia Pacific. It provides management and IT consultancy, systems integration and outsourcing services to clients across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. Formed in December 2002, through the merger of Logica and CMG, the company employs around 20,000 staff in offices across 34 countries and has nearly 40 years of experience in IT services.

23. KPMG International
Website: http://www.kpmg.com
Industry: Financial Services
Add: KPMG/Desa Megat & Co., Wisma KPMG, Jalan DungunDamansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMailing Address:P.O. Box 1004750702 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 011-60-3-2095-3388 Fax: 011-60-3-2095-0971

KPMG International is the global network of professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services with industry focus. Its aim is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of its clients, people, and the capital markets. With nearly 94,000 people worldwide, KPMG member firms provide audit, tax, and advisory services from 717 cities in 148 countries.

24. Oracle Corporation
Website: www.oracle.com
Industry: Software/system
Malaysia office: Oracle Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Level 38 Menara Citibank, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 60-3-2161 8822 Fax: 60-3-2164 3755

For nearly three decades, Oracle, the world’s largest enterprise software company, has provided the software and services that let organizations get the most up-to-date and accurate information from their business systems.

25. Federal Express (FedEx)
Website: www.fedex.com/my
Industry: Logistic & freight forwarding
Selangor service centre in Malaysia: Federal Express Services (M) Sdn Bhd
17 Jalan TSB 8, Taman Industri Sungai Buloh47000 Kota Damansara, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Email: MALrecruit@fedex.com

Federal Express, part of transportation powerhouse FedEx Corporation, connects areas that generate 90 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product in 24 to 48 hours with door-to-door, customs-cleared service and a money-back guarantee. The company’s unmatched air route authorities and infrastructure make it the world’s largest express transportation company, providing fast, reliable and time-definite transportation of more than 3.2 million items in 220 countries each working day. FedEx has more than 138,000 employees, 50,000 drop-off locations, 671 aircraft and 41,000 vehicles in its integrated global network.

26. Deloitte Malaysia
Website: www.deloitte.com
Industry: Financial & tax services
Add: Head Office, Level 19, SS21/58, Damansara Uptown, 47400 Petaling Jaya, P O Box 10093, 50704 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +60(3) 7723 6500, +60(3) 7726 1833
Fax: +60(3) 7726 3986, +60(3) 7726 8986
e-mail: myaaa@deloitte.com

Deloitte Malaysia is among the nation’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through nearly 1,100 people in 8 offices throughout the nation. Having built a strong presence with a portfolio of clients spanning a variety of industries, Deloitte Malaysia has a proven record in providing services to some of the world’s largest multi-nationals as well as local enterprises, financial institutions, government bodies, public and newly privatised organisations.

27. Ericsson
Website: www.ericsson.com/my
Industry: Mobile communications
Malaysia address: Ericsson (M) Sdn Bhd3420 Persiaran Sepang63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-8314 6000 Fax: 03-8314 6009

Ericsson is the leading telecom supplier in the world. In the Asia Pacific region, Ericsson has over 30 percent market share in mobile communications infrastructure. Ericsson’s net sales in the region for Q3 2005 accounts for 22% of Ericsson’s global sales.Ericsson has a strong presence in Asia Pacific, with 16 operating entities grouped into five market units: Australia & New Zealand, China, India & Sri Lanka, North East Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), and South East Asia (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei).

28. Samsung
Website: www.samsung.com
Industry: Electronics
Malaysia contact: Suite 3B-9-3A, Level 9, Block 3BPlaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 03-2263 6600 Fax: 03-2263 6666

In this region, Malaysia plays a key role in SAMSUNG’s strategy as both a manufacturing export base as well as a market for high-value technology products. They currently employ a total of 2200 employees in Malaysia. SAMSUNG Electronics offices in Malaysia consist of 1 subsidiary office and 2 manufacturing facilities. In recent years, SAMSUNG has evolved as a major consumer technology brand. We consistently clinch top 3 positions across South-East Asia for televisions, monitors/LCD monitors, side-by-side refrigerators, washing machines and DVD players.

29. Sony Malaysia
Website: www.sony.com.my
Industry: Manufacturing/electronic
Malaysia contact: The Human Resources DepartmentSony (M) Sdn Bhd, No.7, Tanjung Bandar UtamaBandar Utama, Petaling Jaya 47800, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Email: recruits@sony.com.my

Sony has helped developed discerning Malaysians who have come to expect quality, integrity and reliability in audio/visual equipment. Sony’s cutting-edge technology brings sights and sounds, expectations and experiences into the home as well as the office.

30. Berjaya Corporation
Website: www.berjaya.com.my
Industry: Various
Add: BERJAYA LAND BERHAD Group Human Resource & Administration Division11th Floor Menara Berjaya, K L Plaza179 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Email: hr@berjaya.com.my

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia

Newcastle University UK, is establishing an international branch campus in Johor, Malaysia for the provision of its undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees in Medicine.

The five-year MBBS programme is identical to that of Newcastle’s UK-based provision, and leads to the award of the same degrees. By choosing to study medicine at NUMed Malaysia, students will obtain a reputable UK medical qualification, from an internationally recognized university, at approximately half the cost of studying in the UK.

The annual fee is fixed at RM90,000 for the period of their course but may be increased in line with inflation on an annual basis.

The above is an extract from their website. Please refer to their website for the latest information.

For September 2009 intake, the application is now closed.

According to newspaper report:

Forty students will be enrolled in the first two batches but the number will be increased to 100 in 2011.

That number will gradually rise to 120 students in 2012, then an annual enrolment of 180 from 2013 onwards.

NUMed will eventually employ 130 academic staff, 90 per cent of whom will be Malaysian.

Commentary from me:

In UK, the annual medical course fee for the first two years is about 13K pounds and 24K pounds for the last three clinical years. The fee increases every year by about 3% or depending on inflation rate.

The course fee varies from uni to uni. London and Scotland being the most expensive.

Twining with IMU and Dundee Uni requires only two years of clinical in UK.

Job Links

Panasonic Malaysia
http://www.panasonic.com.my/web/ccatId/MainCat/208
They also provide opportunity for student to apply for internship.

I suppose everyone knows Jobstreet. They were very aggressive in their marketing a couple of years ago. Anyway, do check out for job opportunity there.

I just came to know about this job portal, Careerjet.com.my.

Monday, June 1, 2009

More Scholarships

(1) SOP (Sarawak Oil Palm)
It is a scholarship to be awarded to students or/and employees of the Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad or employees’ children. The Scholarship will be awarded to student(s) who have successfully selected by the Scholarship Committee. The selection of the suitable student(s) shall be at the absolute discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
The value of each award will range from RM6,500 – RM7,500.00 per annum depending on the selected course of study under the SOPB Scholarship. The scholarship awarded shall includes course fee and living allowances. The value of award will be determined by the Scholarship Committee after the interview and base on the financial standing of the student. Consideration for scholarship award and the amount award are based on the predetermined scholarship criteria and the overall scholarship fund.

How to apply

Advertisement for the scholarship will be placed out in the major newspapers and notices will be put up at UPM and UITM Faculty of Agriculture / Faculty of Applied Science yearly. The closing date should be one month from the date of the first advertisement on the said newspaper.
The SOPB Scholarship Committees will shortlist the potential candidates and arrange for an interview and that the decision of the Scholarship Committees will be final and appeals by any of the Student(s) will not be entertained. An evaluation will be carried out and right candidates will be identified and the amount of scholarship will be determined.

Only Malaysian Citizens are eligible to apply.
  • Applicant who has not received any other sponsors.
  • The Scholarships to be awarded are for needy students only.
  • Applicants should possess good academic qualifications and should be active in school.
  • Courses must be accredited by LAN and undertaken and completed in Malaysia.
  • Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at UPM, UITM or other local universities reading for a first degree or diploma in Agriculture / Engineering related courses.
Apply for SOP Scholarship

(2) Loreal Scholarships for Female Scientists/ Inventors/

UNESCO: WWW.loreal.com.my

This is to motivate many female talents in our Malaysia as well.

As I know recently, representing UNIMAS, Kuching for a competion in Penang USM, is led by female engineer who won bronze. She is from Miri Chung Hua, Kimberly Kee. So, I believe there will be lots more of our local talents, once we let them there is such an incentive and motivation, I trust that we have more talents to be developed.

(3) Microsoft Sparks

www.dreamspark.com

Jobs: KL: Engineering/ Dubai: Draftstman/ Restaurant Jobs Training‏

This message is from Kho Yok Chong (No editing)

1 Jun 09 - Mon
Dear friends:
Jobs: Engineering/ Draftstmen/ Restauratn training:
I have one very kind collegaue, Iswandy, after knowing that many people are looking for jobs, decided to send the info to me to help other young people to look for jobs. Again, whoever apply any overseas jobs, please verify with the embassy and relevant govt's authority for verifications.
He used to work with Kumagai Gumi as draftsman.

(1) In KL: Kumagai Gumi;
http://www.kumagaigumi.co.jp/ english/index.html under Mandarin Oriental Project (next to klcc), during 03 - 05.

(2) His words: Meinhardt Facade Technology (MFT)
I'm joining Meinhardt Facade Technology (MFT) on mid 05 to mid 07, as permanent staff (draftsman) but decided to resign as life in Dubai are boring for me. this company are consultant for facade engineering (ie. glazing, aluminium panel and GRC for building exterior). our Region manager at the time is Rob Stephens.
Meinhardt Facade Technology (MFT)
http://www.mfacade.com/ default.htm

anything else you need to know, just send me email :)

Thursday May 14, 2009
(3) Job training scheme for restaurant workers
www.restaurantjobregistry.com or call 03-7954-9270 for enquiries. Registration starts on May 19.

KUALA LUMPUR: Two major restaurant owners associations will organise a training and placement programme to encourage Malaysians to work in Indian and mamak restaurants.

The “Train and Place” programme, organised by the Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners’ Association (Primas) and the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma), is targeted at local youths and retrenched workers in a bid to reduce the dependence on foreign workers.

“We are trying to meet the Government’s policy of reducing foreign workers and this is our first step in achieving that goal,” programme director D. Arun told a press conference yesterday.

He said the three-month course would begin in June with 200 applicants targeted.

“The Human Resources Ministry will sponsor the participant’s tuition fee of RM4,500 and if the response is good we will take in more trainees at the next intake,” he added.

He said the training would be held in various institutes in the Klang Valley in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Tamil.

Those who complete the course would be quickly placed in restaurants around the Klang Valley, with the Government paying them RM800 each, Arun added.

Presma president Datuk Jamarulkhan Kadir said it was the right time to launch the programme as the Indian food and beverage industry was in need of more manpower.

“We are working to hire locals instead of foreigners but the problem is that most locals have a negative impression of being a restaurant worker,” said Jamarulkhan.

Primas president Datuk R. Ramalingam Pillai said that there were currently 75,000 foreign workers in the industry, and the ultimate aim was to get locals to replace them.

Primas and Presma are also setting up a Centre for Innovative Restaurant Skills to better train workers by the year end.

Those interested in joining the “Train and Place” programme can download the application form at www.restaurantjobregistry.com or call 03-7954-9270 for enquiries. Registration starts on May 19.


Jobs for 3D modelers and animators

Address: 1st Floor, Lot 882 of 875, Waterfront Commercial Centre, Jalan Permaisuri
Miri - 98000
Sarawak
Contact: Cheryl
Email:
or Email at careers@keastudios.com or contact 085-420004 for interview appointment

Company description:

Kea Studios is an independent game developer focusing on serious games; an integration of learning and gaming.
We design our games with outstanding graphics, realistic physics, dynamic environment and unique game play that culminate in a fun and educational experience for the user.

We are a fun, hard-working and intelligent group of people with a passion for developing serious games for training and learning.

We are currently looking for 3D modelers and animators (full-time/part-time) that have these following skills and experiences. Your skills can be from design, multimedia, architectural or interior design background. We are keen on having a team member who is passionate, curious, is interested in learning and exploring new ideas, creative, independent and initiative.


If you are interested in working with us and have the relevant skills set, please visit our website, www.keastudios.come and email us your resume and portfolio.

Vacancies:

1. - 3D Modeller

The role requires focus on creating 3D models, texturing and level design. Requirements include: - Excellent in creating accurate and detailed models from reference images - Ability to model, UV map, and create textures - Concept Art - Able to generate normal map and polybump Qualifications include: - Proficiency in 3D Studio Max - Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator - Must be able to have good drawing skills Experience: Senior roles must be skilled in people-management and have good leadership. ..... (continued)

Location: Miri - Sarawak
Salary: RM$2,200 and above
Date: 29 April 2009
2. - Programmers

The role requires focus on building gameplay and tools. Works cooperatively with artists and animators to prototype, implement, and polish the gameplay and develop user friendly tools. Requirements include: - Developing gameplay related functionality (controls, camera movement, game rules, etc) in C++ and Python or other scripting languages. - Implement game AI functionality using core engine AI features. - Must have good communication skills to work with artists and animators to co-develop tools. ..... (continued)

Location: Miri - Sarawak
Salary: RM$2,200 - RM$6,000 (Depending on skills and experience)
Date: 29 April 2009