Sikh Teachers in Malaysian Government School

Forwarded : - ATTENTION: A Government agency has asked to identify about 60 sikh TEACHERS currently teaching in government schools. They should be preferably teaching in secondary schools, but those in primary schools are also eligible. The only other qualification is that they should have some knowledge of reading and writing gurmukhi [punjabi].

Note: As long as you can read and write SOME punjabi, you will be okay.

These teachers are required to participate in brainstorming workshops for about 2 to 3 one-week sessions. All expenses will be borne by the said Agency. Participants will be entitled to unrecorded leave from their place of work, and participation in these sessions would be counted in the annual assessment. Lecturers in government training colleges, politechnics and universities are also eligible to participate.

The names of those intrested should be sent to Mr. Autar Singh [PETM Vice President] either by email at autarsinghsj@yahoo.com OR by sms at 012-2055011 as soon as you see this message.

They can also contact GERAKSIKH Headquarters at 05-2418177 or its Secretary General, Mr. Amarjit Singh Gill at 0125008889 and we can also forward the names to Mr. Autar Singh.

The following details are required:
Full name [including a/l or a/p]:
NRIC number [new]:
School:
H/P number:

Please forward this message to eligible teachers that you know.

Launch of 1st Malaysian Produced Urban Bhangra Album 'LOADED'

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- A three-year labour of love by two brothers, Saturday saw the launch of a debut album containing local Bhangra songs, with a dash of Malaysian flavour.

Calling themselves 'Goldkartz', Manjit Singh Gill @ M-ji and Sukhjit Singh Gill @ Surj performed during the launch of the album at the city centre Saturday.

Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha launched the album.

Called "Loaded", the album is designed to be unique as compared to other Bhangra music as it contains Malaysian elements, including multi-lingual songs such as `Identitimu', which has Malay lyrics.

"We wanted to reflect the cosmopolitan society of Malaysia through our music.

"We also feel the time is right for a Malaysian urban bhangra album as currently there is a vacuum in the local music scene," said Manjit.

The album is a three-year labour of love by the brothers. It not only focuses on the traditional Punjabi folk song themes but also adds in the modern dimensions such as hip-hop, R&B, house and trance music styles.

Even Karyawan Association Malaysia president Freddie Fernandez was impressed by the quality of the album.

He said it had the potential to penetrate the international markets in England and India where there is a strong bhangra following.

"I am confident we can find a fan base in these countries. The album is of international quality and I can see that there is something innovative and original in the album," added Fernandez.

-- BERNAMA

Bhangra to call our own

Diversity is the name of the local music scene so don't be surprised when you're hit with a dose of urban Bhangra music thanks to the hard work of two local boys Surj (real name Sukhjit Gill) and Manjit Singh (M-Ji). Together the duo are known as Goldkartz and tomorrow will see the official launch of their debut album, Loaded, in Kuala Lumpur.

Loaded dares take Bhangra music to new heights as it is a combination of eastern and western influences such as hip hop, R'n'B, House, Trance and Drum'n'Bass. On top of it, the album boasts lyrics in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and Punjabi, of course. It also features local guest artistes such as MC Syze, Dareyno, K-Town Clan and Natchatra. Most important of all though, Loaded is the first Malaysian produced Bhangra album as all recordings, songwriting, production, mixing and mastering was done in Malaysia. Well done boys!
Star, 18/1/2008

Job Vacancy at iCIMB as Customer Service Officer

This is to inform that there is a vacancy available as follows:

Position : Customer Service Officer
Company : iCIMB (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Advertised on : 02 Jan 2008

For more details, go to this URL:
http://my.jobstreet.com/jobs/2007/12/i/10/546835.htm

GERAKSIKH'S NEW YEAR GREETING

Pergerakan Kebangsaan Sikh Malaysia / Malaysia National Sikhs Movement (GERAKSIKH) take this opportunity to wish all Malaysians a Very Happy New Year 2008.

All Malaysians must continue to practice religious tolerance, understand and respect each other's culture to ensure continued peace and prosperity.

Malaysia has been blessed with peace and prosperity for the last 50 years and this is due to the solid support from the people who have been loyal to this country. It is also because of the practical and moderate approach adopted by the Government of Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in running this country.

Malaysia has achieved tremendous progress and development during the past 50 years. Malaysia with its unique composition being a multiracial, multicultural and multillingualsociety makes it truly great.

With peace, prosperity and harmony among all races has made Malaysia what it is today. There is enough for everyone in this country.

We Malaysian Sikhs together with other communities have been well received in this country. Malaysian Sikhs will support the government in its efforts for country to reach greater heights.