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Applying Science into Our Daily Lives
How do we apply scientific formulas or theories into our daily lives? According to Associate Professor Dr Hon Wei Min, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University,
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happenings
Kuala Lumpur International Dragon Boat Festival
By Edrea Sun Since its inception many hundred years ago, the dragon boat race had traditionally drawn huge crowds in the thousands comprising rowers, supporters, foreign tourists, curious onlookers and locals alike. This time around the festival has come early and was held at the Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden, the first ever water activity held
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Leisure & Lifestyle
Nocturne:Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
By Khoo Kok Kian Nocturne is derived from the French word, Noctunal and from Latin, Nocturnus. People usually interpret it as a music piece which is inspired by night. A very famous classical music piece by Frederic Chopin was also named based on this word. Kazuo Ishiguro, a prominent author, who is also penned The
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Talk To Us
By Conrad Edmund Bateman Mitch Albom once said that, “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” In conjunction with a yearlong celebration of UCSI University’s Silver Jubilee, the
"Light UP Lives Charity"
Being Burmese in Malaysia
In a modern city like Kuala Lumpur, there are so many layers of different cultures, languages and races. peeling away these layers can reveal an unsettling truth about people who are on the edge of being invisible in this melting pot of sorts, just like the Burmese refugees.
They fled their country that has been oppressed by the junta and became refugees in other neighboring countries that might welcome them. As refugees they are not privileged and therefore struggle to make ends meet.
Photographers
For example providing schools for refugees children is a necessity. If these new residents do not obtain a “good” basic education, they will surely be a burden on society.
The “Everyone Has Hope” exhibition held at The Annexe Gallery from the 18 to 27 November 2010 aimed to provide a voice for them to speak.
Over the last couple of months, sixteen Burmese refugee children, age 13 to 16, were taken under the wings of a dedicated group of Taylor’s College students and staff that taught them to take pictures and document things in their life. This project which is supported by British Council’s Global Changemakers, also allows these children to develop skills in the arts, have fun, and ultimately tell their story to the world.
When I arrived to the Galaxy gallery with my friend there was not anybody there. For example, It could be good exhibition for Malaysian student to see their same age Burmese children’s life but nobody dose not pay attention to this exhibition.
The truth about their lives
The importance is that these images captured a side of life unseen by most Malaysians. With these unique pictures in hand, they formatted and prepared their world and their life for exhibitions to invoke the imagination, curiosity and sympathy of everyday Malaysians.
What was more interesting, each child wrote a short paragraph about themselves next to the picture they took. Reading these writings shows their silent hope for a good life and future. They want to be useful person in society and world.
Although the pictures taken by these kids were simple but it did speak a thousand words. The important thing is that these images captured a slice of their lives unseen by most of us. With these pictures, they hope to invoke the imagination, curiosity and understanding of Malaysians.
If you miss to visit this exhibition just click here to view the pictures.
