Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Cigarettes may contain pig blood
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CIGARETTES may contain traces of pigs' blood, an Australian academic says with a warning that religious groups could find its undisclosed presence "very offensive".
University of Sydney Professor in Public Health Simon Chapman points to recent Dutch research which identified 185 different industrial uses of a pig - including the use of its haemoglobin in cigarette filters.
Prof Chapman said the research offered an insight into the otherwise secretive world of cigarette manufacture, and it was likely to raise concerns for devout Muslims and Jews.
Religious texts at the core of both of these faiths specifically ban the consumption of pork.
"I think that there would be some particularly devout groups who would find the idea that there were pig products in cigarettes to be very offensive," Prof Chapman said today.
"The Jewish community certainly takes these matters extremely seriously and the Islamic community certainly do as well, as would many vegetarians.
"It just puts into hard relief the problem that the tobacco industry is not required to declare the ingredients of cigarettes ... they say 'that's our business' and a trade secret."
The Dutch research found pig haemoglobin - a blood protein - was being used to make cigarette filters more effective at trapping harmful chemicals before they could enter a smoker's lungs.
Prof Chapman said while tobacco companies had moved voluntarily list the contents of their products on their websites, they also noted undisclosed "processing aids ... that are not significantly present in, and do not functionally affect, the finished product".
This catch-all term hid from public view an array of chemicals and other substances used in the making of tobacco products, he said.
At least one cigarette brand sold in Greece was confirmed as using pig haemoglobin in its processes, Prof Chapman said, and the status of smokes sold was unknown.
"If you're a smoker and you're of Islamic or Jewish faith then you'd probably would want to know and there is no way of finding out," Prof Chapman said.
The Sydney office of British American Tobacco Australia was contacted by AAP.
A spokeswoman said a comment would be provided although it was not immediately available.
University of Sydney Professor in Public Health Simon Chapman points to recent Dutch research which identified 185 different industrial uses of a pig - including the use of its haemoglobin in cigarette filters.
Prof Chapman said the research offered an insight into the otherwise secretive world of cigarette manufacture, and it was likely to raise concerns for devout Muslims and Jews.
Religious texts at the core of both of these faiths specifically ban the consumption of pork.
"I think that there would be some particularly devout groups who would find the idea that there were pig products in cigarettes to be very offensive," Prof Chapman said today.
"The Jewish community certainly takes these matters extremely seriously and the Islamic community certainly do as well, as would many vegetarians.
"It just puts into hard relief the problem that the tobacco industry is not required to declare the ingredients of cigarettes ... they say 'that's our business' and a trade secret."
The Dutch research found pig haemoglobin - a blood protein - was being used to make cigarette filters more effective at trapping harmful chemicals before they could enter a smoker's lungs.
Prof Chapman said while tobacco companies had moved voluntarily list the contents of their products on their websites, they also noted undisclosed "processing aids ... that are not significantly present in, and do not functionally affect, the finished product".
This catch-all term hid from public view an array of chemicals and other substances used in the making of tobacco products, he said.
At least one cigarette brand sold in Greece was confirmed as using pig haemoglobin in its processes, Prof Chapman said, and the status of smokes sold was unknown.
"If you're a smoker and you're of Islamic or Jewish faith then you'd probably would want to know and there is no way of finding out," Prof Chapman said.
The Sydney office of British American Tobacco Australia was contacted by AAP.
A spokeswoman said a comment would be provided although it was not immediately available.
- AAP
- March 30, 2010
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Vacancies at AIMST
AIMST University is one of the Malaysia’s premier private educational institutions for the study of Medicine ,Dentistry, Pharmacy, Applied Science Allied Health Science, Engineering, Information Technology and Business....
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Full time Professor/Senior Associate Professor/Associate Professor /Senior Lecturers/Lecturers
MBBS graduates fully registered with Malaysian Medical Council who apply will be provided by structured training programme and support for their post graduate exams leading to a career in academic medicine
The university invites applications for vacancies in the following disciplines....
Clinical
MBBS /Master Degree/PhD in the following fields...
Medicine/Dermatology
Surgery & radiology
Paediatrics
"Accident & Emergency"
O & G
Clinical Skills
Community Medicine
Ophthalmology
Family Medicine
Anaesthesiology
Psychiatric
ENT
Pre-Clinical( Basic Sciences)
MSc /PhD in the following fields:
Anatomy
Pathology
Physiology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Forensic Medicine
Microbiology
Medical Education
AIMST offer competitive salary and excellent benefits
Applicants containing personal particulars (CV), certified copies of educational certificates , two references and two photographs must be sent before ""5 April 2010 to ""
The HR Division, AIMST University
Semeling, 08100 Bedong, Kedah ,Malaysia
Alternatively, you may also send your resumes to careers@aimst.edu.my or aimstcareers@gmail.com
Applicants form can be download from www.aims.edu.my
(Only applicants short listed candidates fro an interview will be notified)
http://www.aimst.edu.my/aimst_web/faculties/medicine/aimst_university_medicine_programs.html
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Full time Professor/Senior Associate Professor/Associate Professor /Senior Lecturers/Lecturers
MBBS graduates fully registered with Malaysian Medical Council who apply will be provided by structured training programme and support for their post graduate exams leading to a career in academic medicine
The university invites applications for vacancies in the following disciplines....
Clinical
MBBS /Master Degree/PhD in the following fields...
Medicine/Dermatology
Surgery & radiology
Paediatrics
"Accident & Emergency"
O & G
Clinical Skills
Community Medicine
Ophthalmology
Family Medicine
Anaesthesiology
Psychiatric
ENT
Pre-Clinical( Basic Sciences)
MSc /PhD in the following fields:
Anatomy
Pathology
Physiology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Forensic Medicine
Microbiology
Medical Education
AIMST offer competitive salary and excellent benefits
Applicants containing personal particulars (CV), certified copies of educational certificates , two references and two photographs must be sent before ""5 April 2010 to ""
The HR Division, AIMST University
Semeling, 08100 Bedong, Kedah ,Malaysia
Alternatively, you may also send your resumes to careers@aimst.edu.my or aimstcareers@gmail.com
Applicants form can be download from www.aims.edu.my
(Only applicants short listed candidates fro an interview will be notified)
http://www.aimst.edu.my/aimst_web/faculties/medicine/aimst_university_medicine_programs.html
ILJTM Intake Open and TheMind's Skill Training Program
Refer - http://www.jtm.gov.my/ver09/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=354&Itemid=27
Note - SPM leavers with 4 credits and less. Have 27 ILJTM institutions
offering various courses as below link.
List of Courses - http://themindassociation.org/Kursus_ditawarkan_oleh_ILP.pdf
This year, TheMind have scheduled to organize the Skill Training Programs in
-Kulim (Kedah)
-Bagan Serai (Perak)
-Kuala Selangor (Selangor)
-Bahau (N. Sembilan)
Tentatively around 10-11 April 2010. Will inform the specifics once we
firmed the details. Meanwhile, SPM leavers who needed our assistance
for online registration, please contact Dr.Rajesh at
ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com
Bidang yang ditawarkan
-Mekanikal & Pengeluaran
-Elektrik & Elektronik
-Sivil & Bangunan
-Bukan Logam
-Teknologi Maklumat
-Percetakan
Syarat Permohonan
Kursus Sijil
-Warganegara Malaysia berumur 17 tahun ke atas
-Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) sekurang-kurangnya LULUS dalam Bahasa Melayu
Kursus Diploma ILP
-Warganegara Malaysia berumur 17-35 tahun
-SPM dengan kepujian dalam BM, BI, Matematik/Matematik Tambahan dan Sains
Kursus Diploma JMTI
-Warganegara Malaysia berumur 17-35 tahun
-SPM dengan kepujian dalam 5 matapelajaran,iaitu
BM,BI,matematik/Mat.Tambahan, Sains/Fizik serta satu matapelajaran
lain.
Cara-Cara Memohon
1. Permohonan secara online sahaja di pautan ini:
http://www.jtm.gov.my/onlineJul2010/index.jsp
2. Tarikh tutup permohonan: 12 April 2010.
3. Permohonan yang dibuat selepas daripada tarikh tutup akan diproses
untuk kemasukan sesi yang akan datang.
Tempoh Latihan
-Sijil : 6 hingga 27 bulan
-Diploma : 18 hingga 24 bulan
-Diploma Lanjutan : 24 hingga 36 bulan
Kemudahan
-Asrama, makan dan minum disediakan
-Elaun RM100 diberi untuk kursus sijil ILP sahaja
-Kemudahan pinjaman pelajaran daripada Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan
Kemahiran (PTPK) disediakan bagi yang layak.
-Kemudahan pembelajaran yang selesa.
Note - SPM leavers with 4 credits and less. Have 27 ILJTM institutions
offering various courses as below link.
List of Courses - http://themindassociation.org/Kursus_ditawarkan_oleh_ILP.pdf
This year, TheMind have scheduled to organize the Skill Training Programs in
-Kulim (Kedah)
-Bagan Serai (Perak)
-Kuala Selangor (Selangor)
-Bahau (N. Sembilan)
Tentatively around 10-11 April 2010. Will inform the specifics once we
firmed the details. Meanwhile, SPM leavers who needed our assistance
for online registration, please contact Dr.Rajesh at
ramasamyrajesh@hotmail.com
Bidang yang ditawarkan
-Mekanikal & Pengeluaran
-Elektrik & Elektronik
-Sivil & Bangunan
-Bukan Logam
-Teknologi Maklumat
-Percetakan
Syarat Permohonan
Kursus Sijil
-Warganegara Malaysia berumur 17 tahun ke atas
-Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) sekurang-kurangnya LULUS dalam Bahasa Melayu
Kursus Diploma ILP
-Warganegara Malaysia berumur 17-35 tahun
-SPM dengan kepujian dalam BM, BI, Matematik/Matematik Tambahan dan Sains
Kursus Diploma JMTI
-Warganegara Malaysia berumur 17-35 tahun
-SPM dengan kepujian dalam 5 matapelajaran,iaitu
BM,BI,matematik/Mat.Tambahan, Sains/Fizik serta satu matapelajaran
lain.
Cara-Cara Memohon
1. Permohonan secara online sahaja di pautan ini:
http://www.jtm.gov.my/onlineJul2010/index.jsp
2. Tarikh tutup permohonan: 12 April 2010.
3. Permohonan yang dibuat selepas daripada tarikh tutup akan diproses
untuk kemasukan sesi yang akan datang.
Tempoh Latihan
-Sijil : 6 hingga 27 bulan
-Diploma : 18 hingga 24 bulan
-Diploma Lanjutan : 24 hingga 36 bulan
Kemudahan
-Asrama, makan dan minum disediakan
-Elaun RM100 diberi untuk kursus sijil ILP sahaja
-Kemudahan pinjaman pelajaran daripada Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan
Kemahiran (PTPK) disediakan bagi yang layak.
-Kemudahan pembelajaran yang selesa.
LECTURER/ TUTOR IN CULINARY ART
LECTURER/ TUTOR
Requirements
•Possess at least a Degree/ Diploma in Culinary Art
•At least 1 year relevant working experience in education industry •Possess a high degree of maturity with good interpersonal skill and communication skills
•Proficient in English in communication and writing
Human Resouce Department
KYM International
1, Jalan Bukit Sebukor
75150 Melaka
personel@kym.edu.my
http://www.kym.edu.my/www/v11/job_application.doc
Phone.. 06 2817732
Fax: 06 2816845
E-mail: personel@kym.edu.my
Website: www.kym.edu.my
Regards
Mary Malar
P/S: info courtesy of Syahman Nayar
Requirements
•Possess at least a Degree/ Diploma in Culinary Art
•At least 1 year relevant working experience in education industry •Possess a high degree of maturity with good interpersonal skill and communication skills
•Proficient in English in communication and writing
Human Resouce Department
KYM International
1, Jalan Bukit Sebukor
75150 Melaka
personel@kym.edu.my
http://www.kym.edu.my/www/v11/job_application.doc
Phone.. 06 2817732
Fax: 06 2816845
E-mail: personel@kym.edu.my
Website: www.kym.edu.my
Regards
Mary Malar
P/S: info courtesy of Syahman Nayar
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Scholarship Links 2010
Good Morning friends..
Here again some links which may be useful to u...share it with those who need it...
HONG LEONG FOUNDATION
Link : http://hongleongfoundation.org/scholarship/index.htm
DEADLINE : 16 April 2010
Yayasan Sime Darby Pre-University Scholarship Programme
Link :http://www.simedarby.com/Scholarships_For_Malaysia.aspx
DATELINE : 31 March 2010
Sime Darby Postgraduate Scholarships 2010 (Overseas)
Link : http://www.simedarby.com/Yayasan_Sime_Darby_Postgraduate_Scholarship_Programme_(Overseas).aspx
DEADLINE : April 16, 2010
Master Builders Association Malaysia Scholarship 2010
Link : http://www.mbam.org.my/mbam/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144&Itemid=257
DEADLINE: 20 APRIL 2010
Yayasan Sime Darby Undergraduate Scholarship Programme 2010
Link : http://www.simedarby.com/Scholarships_For_Malaysia.aspx
Dateline : DATELINE : 31 March 2010
All the best..
Mary Malar
P/S : Info courtesy by Syahman Nair
Here again some links which may be useful to u...share it with those who need it...
HONG LEONG FOUNDATION
Link : http://hongleongfoundation.org/scholarship/index.htm
DEADLINE : 16 April 2010
Yayasan Sime Darby Pre-University Scholarship Programme
Link :http://www.simedarby.com/Scholarships_For_Malaysia.aspx
DATELINE : 31 March 2010
Sime Darby Postgraduate Scholarships 2010 (Overseas)
Link : http://www.simedarby.com/Yayasan_Sime_Darby_Postgraduate_Scholarship_Programme_(Overseas).aspx
DEADLINE : April 16, 2010
Master Builders Association Malaysia Scholarship 2010
Link : http://www.mbam.org.my/mbam/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144&Itemid=257
DEADLINE: 20 APRIL 2010
Yayasan Sime Darby Undergraduate Scholarship Programme 2010
Link : http://www.simedarby.com/Scholarships_For_Malaysia.aspx
Dateline : DATELINE : 31 March 2010
All the best..
Mary Malar
P/S : Info courtesy by Syahman Nair
Astro Scholarship
Astro Scholarship 2010 is now open for Malaysian students who wish to study at local or foreign universities. Scholarships will be awarded for young Malaysians to pursue areas of studies related to the media and broadcasting industry in local universities or foreign universities and colleges recognised by JPA (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia). These include: Engineering, Multimedia, Broadcasting, Mass Communications, Dramatic Art such as acting, stage design, and film production, as well as Computer Graphics.
Fields of Study
Undergraduate Degrees in Malaysia
•Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Graphics
•Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia, Broadcasting, Mass Communications
Undergraduate Degrees Overseas
•Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting, Design, Production) in National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia (NIDA) or any other reputable school of dramatic art
•Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Graphics
Eligibility
•Be Malaysians who are 25 or younger in age.
•Be Astro subscriber or is the spouse or child of the subscriber who has maintained good payment record for 12 months or more
•Good result in STPM / O-Level / A-Level / Matriculation / or equivalent
•Enrolling in a university recognised by JPA.
•The applicant must not be bonded to other institutions or organisations.
Value of Scholarship
Bursary value ranges from RM8,000 per year for scholars pursuing a degree course in Malaysia to RM150,000 per year for scholars studying overseas. It covers tuition, living expenses, air travel where warranted and insurance.
Bonding
An Astro scholar is expected to serve Astro or its related organisations for 3 years for if you apply for a local scholarship and 5 years if you apply for a foreign scholarship. This way, the scholars will pursue his or her degree with a clear vision of employment opportunity.
How to Apply
The Astro Scholarship application must be submitted online at ASTRO Portal. No mail-in application will be accepted.
Deadline
30 April 2010
http://malaysia-scholarship.net/scholarship-type/corporate-scholarship/astro-scholarship-2010/
http://www.astro.com.my/astrolife/scholarship/default.asp
Share it with those who need it frenz..
All the best...
Mary Malar
P/S: Info courtesy of Syahman Nayar
Fields of Study
Undergraduate Degrees in Malaysia
•Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Graphics
•Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia, Broadcasting, Mass Communications
Undergraduate Degrees Overseas
•Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting, Design, Production) in National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia (NIDA) or any other reputable school of dramatic art
•Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Graphics
Eligibility
•Be Malaysians who are 25 or younger in age.
•Be Astro subscriber or is the spouse or child of the subscriber who has maintained good payment record for 12 months or more
•Good result in STPM / O-Level / A-Level / Matriculation / or equivalent
•Enrolling in a university recognised by JPA.
•The applicant must not be bonded to other institutions or organisations.
Value of Scholarship
Bursary value ranges from RM8,000 per year for scholars pursuing a degree course in Malaysia to RM150,000 per year for scholars studying overseas. It covers tuition, living expenses, air travel where warranted and insurance.
Bonding
An Astro scholar is expected to serve Astro or its related organisations for 3 years for if you apply for a local scholarship and 5 years if you apply for a foreign scholarship. This way, the scholars will pursue his or her degree with a clear vision of employment opportunity.
How to Apply
The Astro Scholarship application must be submitted online at ASTRO Portal. No mail-in application will be accepted.
Deadline
30 April 2010
http://malaysia-scholarship.net/scholarship-type/corporate-scholarship/astro-scholarship-2010/
http://www.astro.com.my/astrolife/scholarship/default.asp
Share it with those who need it frenz..
All the best...
Mary Malar
P/S: Info courtesy of Syahman Nayar
Multimedia University scholarship
Hello everyone...another scholarship info just for you...
The applicant must be of Malaysian nationality and be between 17 to 21
years of age.
The applicant must have passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at
least 7 As in related subjects or Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malasyia
(STPM) with Principal As in 4 related subjects.
Active in sports/co-curricular activities at school, district, state
or national level.
Priority will be given applicants with low family income (RM2500 AND BELOW)
Applicant must have received an offer from MMU to pursue a programme
before 21 APRIL 2010.
Applicant should not have received any scholarship or other monetary
assistance from any other organization or parties.
The scholarship covers:
Full programme fees
Registration Fee
IT and library fees and annual insurance
Book allowance (YEARLY)
Living allowance (YEARLY)
Clothing allowance (YEARLY)
How to apply:
Forms only available during MMU Open Day:
Melaka Campus 20 March 2010 (9am -5pm)
Cyberjaya Campus 21 March 2010 (9am -5pm)
Admission and Bursary Department
Multimedia University
Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama
75450 Melaka
or
Admission and Bursary Department
Multimedia University
Jalan Multimedia
63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor
For further inquiries, please send an email to wwwadmis@mmu.edu.my or contact:
Ms Wong: 013-3808844
Ms Musfiza: 013-6103132
Ms Tan: 013-6306458
Ms Arvind: 013-6133144
P/S Info courtesy by : Syahman Nayar.
All the besttttt...
The applicant must be of Malaysian nationality and be between 17 to 21
years of age.
The applicant must have passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at
least 7 As in related subjects or Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malasyia
(STPM) with Principal As in 4 related subjects.
Active in sports/co-curricular activities at school, district, state
or national level.
Priority will be given applicants with low family income (RM2500 AND BELOW)
Applicant must have received an offer from MMU to pursue a programme
before 21 APRIL 2010.
Applicant should not have received any scholarship or other monetary
assistance from any other organization or parties.
The scholarship covers:
Full programme fees
Registration Fee
IT and library fees and annual insurance
Book allowance (YEARLY)
Living allowance (YEARLY)
Clothing allowance (YEARLY)
How to apply:
Forms only available during MMU Open Day:
Melaka Campus 20 March 2010 (9am -5pm)
Cyberjaya Campus 21 March 2010 (9am -5pm)
Admission and Bursary Department
Multimedia University
Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama
75450 Melaka
or
Admission and Bursary Department
Multimedia University
Jalan Multimedia
63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor
For further inquiries, please send an email to wwwadmis@mmu.edu.my or contact:
Ms Wong: 013-3808844
Ms Musfiza: 013-6103132
Ms Tan: 013-6306458
Ms Arvind: 013-6133144
P/S Info courtesy by : Syahman Nayar.
All the besttttt...
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