Best Friend
>from (Poem) Mutiara Kata by Drs. Chilmiy)
This is for the greatest person
that I have ever known.
Being away from you for so long
I am feeling so alone.
With you I am so happy
you keep my heart content.
But I had to be a volunteer -
so off to England I went.
That is where I found my heart
and how I feel for you.
I try so hard to deny this feeling
and I don't know what to do.
I said that I would never again
let someone take my heart.
And here I'm sitting wanting you
and hate that we're apart.
Everyday you are in my thoughts,
every night you're in my dreams.
I can't believe what's happening,
is this really what it seems?
I know you're only wanting
to be the best of friends,
but I am asking you sincerely
if it's your rule you'll bend.
To take a chance to know me
to let me share it all.
And maybe one day very soon
for me one day you'll fall.
Our friendship we now have
is something that I'd miss
but maybe once we let go
we will find eternal bliss.
Shannbodan
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
School Sports For Nation Building
School sports for nation-building
AT YOUR SERVICE BY TAN SRI ALIMUDDIN MOHD DOM
Sports in school are not necessarily about winning. It can also be used as a social tool to produce balanced individuals.
Sports Day in schools was something the whole town would get involved in. It was such a big event with our parents also showing up to lend their support — these are the words of the Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at an event recently.
Now, the situation is far from that.
I certainly agree with Tan Sri Muhyiddin’s statement. Looking back, I particularly enjoyed the Annual Sports Days. In my time, Sports Day was an event eagerly awaited by almost all in the school.
It was a colourful event which was made more vibrant with t-shirts of the different house colours and the huge nylon parachute-shaped tents. Everyone got free snack coupons and the thirst-quenching iced Milo — a luxury and treat only to be savoured once a year.
Today, Sports Day is still an annual event, but the passion and its charm do not have as much an impact as it used to.
While schools strive to produce well-rounded holistic individuals, academic excellence will always be regarded by many as the main agenda in education. This has, and unjustifiably so, pushed excellence in sports and games to a secondary importance.
The Education Minister said that sports should once again be given serious emphasis in schools to produce students who are well-rounded.
Schools provide a platform of co-curricular activities for people to progress; from having fun to being healthy to instilling endurance in competition. It provides a curriculum that builds a balanced individual as well as addressing a variety of issues from social integration, health, community regeneration and social inclusion.
Today, we have dedicated sports schools in Bukit Jalil and Bandar Penawar.
It is heartening to watch players who give their more senior club-level counterparts a run for their money.
The sports schools have been a success; a number of Olympians have been produced in particular individual events.
Certainly, there are plans to expand the establishment of such schools, and when this materialises, the sports schools can be more focused in targeting to develop particular sport respectively.
The sports schools were established to produce outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen.
They will only cater to the highly talented few. When we consider education for all, we must also look into providing sport opportunities for all as well.
Not all students are inclined to participate in competitive sports since not all are athletically-endowed.
Schools therefore should focus on participation rather than competition.
Intra and inter school sports is an example where opportunities for those not participating in recognised sport could contribute and those with talents could shine.
For such opportunities to flourish there must be emphasis in sports for all.
School can be the vehicle to promote fun and enjoyment that enable students to develop the necessary skills to participate in sports and physical activities.
However, inadequate resources and facilities can impact sports programme for schools.
As a result, students are less likely to participate in sports activities due to these barriers and the lack of fun or enjoyment.
Literature suggests that school sports programmes that are linked to a broader community engagement are more likely to encourage continuing participation into adulthood.
On 1 June 2009, the Ministry of Education set up a Sports Development Committee for Schools.
Among its committee members are the Youth and Sports Ministry, National Sports Association, National Olympic Council and the National Sports Institute.
This collaborative effort is not new. Over the years the Ministry has always received support from these agencies.
However, the School Sports Development Committee is set up to promote a comprehensive, flexible and coordinated sports programme across the entire school environment.
We realised that in order to make “sports for all” a success, cooperation from all quarters is an important factor.
Local authorities that manage sport venues and centres can play their part to allow students to fully utilise their facilities.
Sports organisations and state associations can operate in tandem with schools to be actively involved at school level.
Even committee members in local residential areas can play a part in organising teams and leagues, outside the school system, to provide means for continuous sport involvement.
The ministry believes that the involvement of other agencies including private sector and non-governmental bodies is crucial, specifically in identifying talent, preparing students in overcoming challenges and sharing the best or current practice with teachers.
These agencies are able to recognise the diversity of interests within a school community, the different needs and range of abilities for students.
Furthermore, involvement from these agencies may help to encourage the sharing of resources, builds the capacity of small sport and district sports clubs to include students and families in their activities.
In return, school and community partnerships are strengthened.
For the school to be the place to promote sports, leadership is important to facilitate cultural change in the school with regards to sports and providing opportunities for students to actively participate.
Parents need to be supportive in their children’s participation in sports.
The spirit of competitiveness in school should be on a broader scope, not only focusing on those with academic prowess but those who excel in other fields.
I have always been interested in sports and was active in sports activities in school. As a young teacher, I was a football couch and a qualified football referee.
Although the rules have evolved over the years, my involvement in football in school has allowed me to view football matches differently than the average supporter.
I always believe that an enjoyable experience in sports as a youth could lead to a lifetime participation in sports and to an active lifestyle as an adult.
Sports in school are not necessarily about producing world beaters. Sports in school too are not just about tournaments and competitions with the victors and the vanquished.
Sports for all is about “enculturation” and strengthening programmes that are inclusive yet diverse to cater for different non-competitive interests.
The benefits of sports must be utilised not just as a healthy physical pursuit but also as a social tool towards producing a balanced individual.
AT YOUR SERVICE BY TAN SRI ALIMUDDIN MOHD DOM
Sports in school are not necessarily about winning. It can also be used as a social tool to produce balanced individuals.
Sports Day in schools was something the whole town would get involved in. It was such a big event with our parents also showing up to lend their support — these are the words of the Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at an event recently.
Now, the situation is far from that.
I certainly agree with Tan Sri Muhyiddin’s statement. Looking back, I particularly enjoyed the Annual Sports Days. In my time, Sports Day was an event eagerly awaited by almost all in the school.
It was a colourful event which was made more vibrant with t-shirts of the different house colours and the huge nylon parachute-shaped tents. Everyone got free snack coupons and the thirst-quenching iced Milo — a luxury and treat only to be savoured once a year.
Today, Sports Day is still an annual event, but the passion and its charm do not have as much an impact as it used to.
While schools strive to produce well-rounded holistic individuals, academic excellence will always be regarded by many as the main agenda in education. This has, and unjustifiably so, pushed excellence in sports and games to a secondary importance.
The Education Minister said that sports should once again be given serious emphasis in schools to produce students who are well-rounded.
Schools provide a platform of co-curricular activities for people to progress; from having fun to being healthy to instilling endurance in competition. It provides a curriculum that builds a balanced individual as well as addressing a variety of issues from social integration, health, community regeneration and social inclusion.
Today, we have dedicated sports schools in Bukit Jalil and Bandar Penawar.
It is heartening to watch players who give their more senior club-level counterparts a run for their money.
The sports schools have been a success; a number of Olympians have been produced in particular individual events.
Certainly, there are plans to expand the establishment of such schools, and when this materialises, the sports schools can be more focused in targeting to develop particular sport respectively.
The sports schools were established to produce outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen.
They will only cater to the highly talented few. When we consider education for all, we must also look into providing sport opportunities for all as well.
Not all students are inclined to participate in competitive sports since not all are athletically-endowed.
Schools therefore should focus on participation rather than competition.
Intra and inter school sports is an example where opportunities for those not participating in recognised sport could contribute and those with talents could shine.
For such opportunities to flourish there must be emphasis in sports for all.
School can be the vehicle to promote fun and enjoyment that enable students to develop the necessary skills to participate in sports and physical activities.
However, inadequate resources and facilities can impact sports programme for schools.
As a result, students are less likely to participate in sports activities due to these barriers and the lack of fun or enjoyment.
Literature suggests that school sports programmes that are linked to a broader community engagement are more likely to encourage continuing participation into adulthood.
On 1 June 2009, the Ministry of Education set up a Sports Development Committee for Schools.
Among its committee members are the Youth and Sports Ministry, National Sports Association, National Olympic Council and the National Sports Institute.
This collaborative effort is not new. Over the years the Ministry has always received support from these agencies.
However, the School Sports Development Committee is set up to promote a comprehensive, flexible and coordinated sports programme across the entire school environment.
We realised that in order to make “sports for all” a success, cooperation from all quarters is an important factor.
Local authorities that manage sport venues and centres can play their part to allow students to fully utilise their facilities.
Sports organisations and state associations can operate in tandem with schools to be actively involved at school level.
Even committee members in local residential areas can play a part in organising teams and leagues, outside the school system, to provide means for continuous sport involvement.
The ministry believes that the involvement of other agencies including private sector and non-governmental bodies is crucial, specifically in identifying talent, preparing students in overcoming challenges and sharing the best or current practice with teachers.
These agencies are able to recognise the diversity of interests within a school community, the different needs and range of abilities for students.
Furthermore, involvement from these agencies may help to encourage the sharing of resources, builds the capacity of small sport and district sports clubs to include students and families in their activities.
In return, school and community partnerships are strengthened.
For the school to be the place to promote sports, leadership is important to facilitate cultural change in the school with regards to sports and providing opportunities for students to actively participate.
Parents need to be supportive in their children’s participation in sports.
The spirit of competitiveness in school should be on a broader scope, not only focusing on those with academic prowess but those who excel in other fields.
I have always been interested in sports and was active in sports activities in school. As a young teacher, I was a football couch and a qualified football referee.
Although the rules have evolved over the years, my involvement in football in school has allowed me to view football matches differently than the average supporter.
I always believe that an enjoyable experience in sports as a youth could lead to a lifetime participation in sports and to an active lifestyle as an adult.
Sports in school are not necessarily about producing world beaters. Sports in school too are not just about tournaments and competitions with the victors and the vanquished.
Sports for all is about “enculturation” and strengthening programmes that are inclusive yet diverse to cater for different non-competitive interests.
The benefits of sports must be utilised not just as a healthy physical pursuit but also as a social tool towards producing a balanced individual.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Kerana NATRAH
Telah lama aku tidak menonton teater. Seingat aku, terakhir menontonnya ketika di universiti dahulu, iaitu teater 'patung-patung'. Kaetika orang sibuk bercerita pasal Natrah, setelah kematiannya lewat pertengahan tahun ini, kisah tu samar-samar sahaja di fikiranku. Tetapi entah kenapa, apabila teater ini dipentaskan di Istana Budaya yang bertaraf antarabangsa ini, aku terpanggil untuk menyaksikannya. Aku mula bertanya di sana sini, terutama suamiku tentang Natrah ini. Bagi mereka yang menonton khabarnya hebat sekali, malah ada yang sudah menyaksikannya lebih sekali. Sebaik sahaja selepas Hari Raya Qurban baru ini, aku terus menyuruh anak lelakiku booking secara'online'...Sayang...fully booked. Yang ada ada pun jaun dari pentas. Rasa hampa membaluti hatiku.
Berita Tv malam keesokan harinya, melonjakkan kembali semangatku untuk menonton Natrah. Persembahan Teater Natrah dilanjutkan sehingga 13 Disember. Kami anak beranak segera mengadap skren komputer, untuk booking. Tempat di bahagian bawah semua dah penuh. Akhirnya kami booking tempat yang agak selesa, walaupun tidak akan puas menatap wajah pelakonnya. Dengan harga satu kepala RM70.00 kami terus membuat tempahan untuk 4 orang. Anak-anakku mendapat harga student RM59.00 seorang. Esoknya(Ahad) suamiku ke KLCC untuk membuat bayaran di Triways Travel, walaupun dia tidak berminat (tempatnya diganti dengan anak saudaraku).
12 Disember 2009, buat kali kedua aku masuk keIstana Budaya (sekali masa persembahan Siti Nuthaliza - SATU). Jalan agak sesak, ditambah dengan kerenah anak-anakku yang perlu didesak untuk cepat, kami sampai 10 minit lagi sebelum pementasan bermula. Dan dengan penuh kosentrasi, kami menyaksikan NATRAH.
Hebat!...Best!!..itu yang dapat aku katakan sebaik shaja selesai menyaksikan teater hasil buah tangan Erma Fatimah ini. Tahniah dan syabas untuknya. Idea kreatifnya, kegigihan usahanya, kesungguhan dalam mempamerkan watak dan backdrop serta propnya, dengan muzik dan nyanyian berkisahnya...semuanya diadun dalam suatu persembahan yang sangat unik, menyentuh dan mempunyai nilai estetika yang tinggi.
Pulang dari menyaksikan NATRAH, jiwa seniku bagai terbangun. Kenangan ketika berteater di sekolah dan di universiti, silih berganti. Menyusuri lewat waktu itu, betapa jauh masa telah berlalu. Teater kita sudah semakin ke depan. Kalau dulu, hanya ditonton oleh golongan elit, kerana generasi muda atau masyarakat biasa tidak faham dengan idea yang dipersembhkan dalam teater. Kecanggihan teknologi, kepakaran yang meluas dapat diperoleh turut menyumbang ke arah perkembangan dunia teater di negara ini. Seperti yang kusaksikan semalam, ramai golongan muda yang datang untuk menyaksikannya. Aku tidak pasti sama ada mereka ingin mengetahui kisah NATRAH atau ingin berjumpa dengan artis-srtis kesayangan mereka. Anak lelakiku agak gelisah, sehingga sedikit menganggu kosentrasi sepupunya. Katanya, kata-kata NATRAH ketika usia 70 tahun yang menjadi pembuka tirai teater,Sukar difaham. Berbeza dengan kakaknya yang lebih berjiwa seni, dan menjadikan teater NATRAH sebagai panduan untuknya, yang akan terlibat dengan teater 'Sumayyah' di kolejnya hujung bulan ini.
Aku kini menghalusi kisah Natrah melalui sebuah buku hasil tulisan dan usaha Penulis Fatini yang kubeli dengan nilai RM90.00 dan ditanda tangani oleh penulisnya sendiri sempat kutemui (ketika membeli buku di foyer Istana Budaya) dan ditanda tangani juga pelakon-pelakon utama NATRAH yang sempat ditemui oleh anak perempuanku ketika sesi itu dibuka untuk orang ramai.
NATRAH, membawa sebuah episod luka kehidupan, krisis yang melibatkan politik, maruah agama, bangsa dan negara. Kita hanya berasa sedih dengan kehilangan seorang NATRAH. Di luar sana entah berapa ramai lagi NATRAH, yang hilang segala-segalanya kerana dibelenggu penjajah terhadap kehidupanya, fikiranya, percakapannya. Kita telah hilang satu NATRAH, yang datang dari luar kelompok budaya dan agama dan diangkat menjadi NATRAH. Tetapi berapa ramai NATRAH di luar sana yang semakin hilang budaya, agama dan Melayunya disebabkan terjajah oleh ideologi barat yang meresap hampir ke seluruh kehidupan kita dewasa ini.
KERANA NATRAH, jiwa pendidikku bagai terbangun untuk terus menyumbang bakti membantu anak-anak didikku yang semakin hilang hala tujunya, yang semakin nipis ketebalan imannya dan semakin goya pegangan hidupnya.
Cikgu Khaty
13 Disember 2009
Berita Tv malam keesokan harinya, melonjakkan kembali semangatku untuk menonton Natrah. Persembahan Teater Natrah dilanjutkan sehingga 13 Disember. Kami anak beranak segera mengadap skren komputer, untuk booking. Tempat di bahagian bawah semua dah penuh. Akhirnya kami booking tempat yang agak selesa, walaupun tidak akan puas menatap wajah pelakonnya. Dengan harga satu kepala RM70.00 kami terus membuat tempahan untuk 4 orang. Anak-anakku mendapat harga student RM59.00 seorang. Esoknya(Ahad) suamiku ke KLCC untuk membuat bayaran di Triways Travel, walaupun dia tidak berminat (tempatnya diganti dengan anak saudaraku).
12 Disember 2009, buat kali kedua aku masuk keIstana Budaya (sekali masa persembahan Siti Nuthaliza - SATU). Jalan agak sesak, ditambah dengan kerenah anak-anakku yang perlu didesak untuk cepat, kami sampai 10 minit lagi sebelum pementasan bermula. Dan dengan penuh kosentrasi, kami menyaksikan NATRAH.
Hebat!...Best!!..itu yang dapat aku katakan sebaik shaja selesai menyaksikan teater hasil buah tangan Erma Fatimah ini. Tahniah dan syabas untuknya. Idea kreatifnya, kegigihan usahanya, kesungguhan dalam mempamerkan watak dan backdrop serta propnya, dengan muzik dan nyanyian berkisahnya...semuanya diadun dalam suatu persembahan yang sangat unik, menyentuh dan mempunyai nilai estetika yang tinggi.
Pulang dari menyaksikan NATRAH, jiwa seniku bagai terbangun. Kenangan ketika berteater di sekolah dan di universiti, silih berganti. Menyusuri lewat waktu itu, betapa jauh masa telah berlalu. Teater kita sudah semakin ke depan. Kalau dulu, hanya ditonton oleh golongan elit, kerana generasi muda atau masyarakat biasa tidak faham dengan idea yang dipersembhkan dalam teater. Kecanggihan teknologi, kepakaran yang meluas dapat diperoleh turut menyumbang ke arah perkembangan dunia teater di negara ini. Seperti yang kusaksikan semalam, ramai golongan muda yang datang untuk menyaksikannya. Aku tidak pasti sama ada mereka ingin mengetahui kisah NATRAH atau ingin berjumpa dengan artis-srtis kesayangan mereka. Anak lelakiku agak gelisah, sehingga sedikit menganggu kosentrasi sepupunya. Katanya, kata-kata NATRAH ketika usia 70 tahun yang menjadi pembuka tirai teater,Sukar difaham. Berbeza dengan kakaknya yang lebih berjiwa seni, dan menjadikan teater NATRAH sebagai panduan untuknya, yang akan terlibat dengan teater 'Sumayyah' di kolejnya hujung bulan ini.
Aku kini menghalusi kisah Natrah melalui sebuah buku hasil tulisan dan usaha Penulis Fatini yang kubeli dengan nilai RM90.00 dan ditanda tangani oleh penulisnya sendiri sempat kutemui (ketika membeli buku di foyer Istana Budaya) dan ditanda tangani juga pelakon-pelakon utama NATRAH yang sempat ditemui oleh anak perempuanku ketika sesi itu dibuka untuk orang ramai.
NATRAH, membawa sebuah episod luka kehidupan, krisis yang melibatkan politik, maruah agama, bangsa dan negara. Kita hanya berasa sedih dengan kehilangan seorang NATRAH. Di luar sana entah berapa ramai lagi NATRAH, yang hilang segala-segalanya kerana dibelenggu penjajah terhadap kehidupanya, fikiranya, percakapannya. Kita telah hilang satu NATRAH, yang datang dari luar kelompok budaya dan agama dan diangkat menjadi NATRAH. Tetapi berapa ramai NATRAH di luar sana yang semakin hilang budaya, agama dan Melayunya disebabkan terjajah oleh ideologi barat yang meresap hampir ke seluruh kehidupan kita dewasa ini.
KERANA NATRAH, jiwa pendidikku bagai terbangun untuk terus menyumbang bakti membantu anak-anak didikku yang semakin hilang hala tujunya, yang semakin nipis ketebalan imannya dan semakin goya pegangan hidupnya.
Cikgu Khaty
13 Disember 2009
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