Project Title: Design of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Antenna

Project Leader: Mr. Tiang Jun Jiat

Project Member: Dr. Fabian Kung Wai Lee

Starting Date: Nov / Dec 2008

Objectives of the Project:

To design, simulate and verify the performances of UHF RFID Tag Antenna.

To fabricate the tag antenna.

To analyze the simulated and measured antenna.

The RO must also help the project leader in all work associated with the research.

Required Capabilities:
The candidate applying for this position should have good knowledge and demonstrated capabilities in the following:

Good understanding of electromagnetic theory and the associated mathematics, antenna design, propagation, testing and measurement.
Good English proficiency.
The candidate must also be self-motivated, require minimal supervision, be resourceful and willing to learn.

The salary is negotiable. The successful candidate is required to enroll in MMU Master of Engineering (by research).

The duration of the project is 2 years.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their resumes through email, together with a passport-sized photograph to the following:

Mr. Tiang Jun Jiat
Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University,
Cyberjaya
Email: jjtiang[at]mmu.edu.my

United World Colleges (UWC) are offering scholarships for the 2009-2011 academic year.

Candidates will be vying for a limited number of places and must be Malaysian citizens aged 16 to 18 years, living and studying in Malaysia at the time of application.

They must have taken their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) last year or will be sitting their International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) this year.

Only students expecting at least six distinctions in SPM or 50 per cent A/A* in IGCSE, with good co-curriculum records, should apply.

The multi-tiered selection process includes written applications and interviews. Other elements may include a piece of written work, group discussions and teamwork exercises.

Download the application forms from the Malaysia UWC official website www.uwc-my.org, write to The Secretariat UWC National Committee — Malaysia c/o Dilog Resources Sdn Bhd, 338 Level 3, Block A Kelana Centre Point, Jalan SS7/19 Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, call 03-7880-5455/66 or email selection.my@nc.uwc.net

For details on UWC worldwide, visit www.uwc.org

Overview

Yayasan Khazanah, in collaboration with the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is offering the Merdeka Scholarships to deserving Malaysianswho wish to pursue post-graduate studies at the University of Oxford, beginning October 2009.

Interested candidates must possess exceptional academic qualifications, able to demonstrate how they can be the future leaders in their respective fields of study, as well as show how it can benefit the nation.

Subject areas may be drawn from a range of fields. Candidates are required to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, and how their study will make a contribution to the future needs of Malaysia.

The scholarships will cover university and college fees, maintenance allowance and return air fare, and are renewable on an annual basis for the duration of the programme.

Awards will include university and college fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances, and return air fares. Awards are renewable annually through the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility

Candidates, who must be citizens of Malaysia, should have an excellent record of academic achievement and a proven capacity for independent research. Attention will also be given to the personal qualities of the candidates in terms of their leadership potential and ability to communicate. Candidates will be expected to show how their careers and the wider interests of Malaysia will benefit from a period of study at Oxford.

The fields of study covered by the Scholarship Programme include the following:

• Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science;
• Bio-medical Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Food Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-informatics;
• Engineering: Electronics, Micro-Electronics, Nano-technology, Materials Science.

Other fields may be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, applicants are required to submit the following:

• The completed application form. (Click here to download form)
• A signed personal statement of no more than 1,000 words that includes a description of the intended area of study and describes how this will benefit Malaysia. The statement should also outline the applicant’s reasons for wanting to study at Oxford, and summarise the personal qualities that would make them a worthy recipient of a scholarship.
• A list of academic qualifications and other awards and honours received
• A statement of the status of their application to the University of Oxford
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from referees who can assess in detail the applicant’s academic performance and potential. The recommendation letters must reach the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies by the application deadline.

All application documents must reach the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies by 12th January, 2009

All correspondence should be addressed to:

The Academic Assistant,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,
George Street
Oxford OX1 2 AR, UK
Tel: 44 1865 278730
Fax: 44 1865 248942

e-mail: academic.assistant@oxcis.ac.uk

The Shell Malaysia Scholarship Awards are now open for application. The scholarship is awarded to Malaysian students for pursuing full-time undergraduate studies (1st degree course) tenable at recognized universities in Malaysia or overseas, and Pre-University studies in Malaysia.

In addition, Shell also awards 2 scholarships to study Msc in Geoscience with Universiti Teknologi Petronas.

Eligibility

Diploma, matriculation, STPM, ‘A’ level and SPM/ O’ Level students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Shell Malaysia Scholarship Awards:

Excellent academic achievement with emphasis in English
Demonstration of leadership skills through active participation in extra-curricular activities. e.g. societies and clubs, sports, etc.
Strong academic record and realistic expectation of a high CGPA or its equivalent

Preferred disciplines for scholarships include:

Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical)
Sciences (Geosciences, Chemistry and Physics)
Business Administration / Economics
Finance & Accounting
IT (includes Business/ Management IT)
Master of Science (MsC) in Geosciences
Candidate must posses a good Honours Degree or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized university.

Language Requirements
Applicants who are Malaysian citizens must possess a credit in Bahasa Melayu at the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or an equivalent qualification. Foreign and local students are required to have English proficiency in both written and spoken by the meeting one the following requirements:

Minimum TOEFL score of 550 OR
Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 OR
Minimum ELTS score of Band-6 OR
Minimum MUET score of Band-4.

Applicants who are native English speakers or holding a degree with English as the medium of instruction may be exempted from this requirement.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. Please submit your application before April 30th 2009.

Apply Now for the Shell Malaysia Scholarship programme
Interview is compulsory.
Only shorlisted candidates will be notified.
Incomplete Application Form and late submission will be rejected.

For further enquiries, please email to scholarships@shell.com

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THE Korean Government is offering at least six scholarships for Malaysian students to do their undergraduate studies in Korea. The scholarships are aimed at promoting education exchange and friendship between both countries.

Successful applicants will get to take a one-year Korean language course, followed by a four-year degree programme. Applicants must be under 25, as of March 1, 2009.

The deadline for applications is Feb 5, next year. For details and application forms, visit
mys.mofat.go.kr/eng/index.jsp.

INTI International University College (INTI-UC) is offering scholarships to diploma students keen to pursue a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) degree at INTI-UC. Successful applicants can enjoy 50% reduction in fees. For details, call 06-7982000 (ext 2380) or e-mail
ktsong@intimal.edu.my or visit
www.intimal.edu.my.

The Australian National University and The ANU Malaysian Alumni Association will offer scholarships to outstanding Malaysians for study in ANU in 2009.

1. Undergraduate Scholarship (1 available)

This scholarship covers tuition fees and includes an annual stipend of A$10,000 for any Bachelor’s degree (including Honours and combined degrees). You should have completed upper secondary schooling in 2008.

2. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Scholarship (1 available)

This scholarship covers tuition fees, and includes a stipend and allowances for three years. You should hold at least a First Class Honours degree or a Masters degree from a recognised University. The scholarships are open only to Malaysian citizens who are normally resident in Malaysia. Application forms and further information is available from all IDP Education offices. However, please return / submit the application forms only to IDP Education’s head office, address as stated below.

IDP Education
6th Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-C, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
T: 03-2162 3755 F: 03-2162 2078
E: anu.alumniassociationmalaysia@gmail.com

Closing date for Scholarship Applications: (enquire at the above email address)

Download an application checklist

Download an application form

The National Scholarship was introduced in 2005 with the objective of providing tertiary scholarship opportunities to students who have performed academically well in schools. More than 250 students have benefited from this scholarship programme each year since its inception.

This scholarship programme is opened to all SPM students sitting for their examination in 2008. Applications are based on school’s forecast/ trial examinations results.

For details, visit www.taylors.edu.my.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur is offering two International Baccalaureate scholarships to Malaysian Citizens who will complete the SPM exams in 2008.

The scholarship, worth over RM 100,000.00 each will cover tuition fee for the two-year course beginning August 2009 inclusive of the external examination fee.

ISKL has been offering the IB Diploma programme since 1991. The IB Diploma is recognized as a university entrance qualification in over 100 countries, including Malaysia. IB graduates gain admission to prestigious colleges and universities throughout the world. Students with strong IB examination results may also receive advance standing or course credit, depending upon the policy of the institution they are attending. Many also are awarded sizeable scholarships and grants. The IB is a complete programme in preparation for university life. In its mission statement, the International Baccalaureate Organization states that the IB was developed to assist schools to “develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the world outside.”

Headmaster, Paul Chmelik states: “The IB program is a very demanding academic course of studies which provides the best pre-university training available in the world today. The prestigious IB diploma is sought after by the finest universities in Britain, Canada and the United States of America. At ISKL, we encourage as many students as possible to embark on the IB program.”

Candidates must have excellent academic records of SPM. For instance, they should have an aggregate of not more than 10 and not less than an A2 in any of the individual subjects in SPM. Candidates can apply using their final term exam results.

The candidates should also excel in extra-curricular activities and have demonstrated a commitment to community service.

Applicants must not be holding any other financial award from another organization and they must be willing to provide evidence of financial need.

Only students who fulfill the above criteria are eligible to apply. Interested applicants should submit the following documents:

• personal statement from applicant
• certified previous school records (last 3 years)
• final term exam results for school year 2008
• certified copies of SPM results (presented at the panel interview in April 2009)
• teacher recommendations
• certified copies of extra-curricular activities
• certified copies of previous commitment to community services

Application with the relevant documents must reach ISKL by January 30, 2009.

Send them to:
IB Scholarship Selection Committee
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Admissions Office
P O Box 12645, 50784 Kuala Lumpur

For details, please call the Admission Office at Tel: 4259 5626/5627/5628 or e.mail: admissions@iskl.edu.my For information about ISKL visit our website www.iskl.edu.my

Download ISKL Student Application Form
Download Society of ISKL Membership Form

Malaysian citizens born between 1991 and 1992 are invited to apply for the Uplands Malaysian Scholarship to study the International Baccalaureate Programme from January 2009 until June 2010.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Dip) Program is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course that demands the best out of students. The sophisticated 2 year curriculum covers a wide range of academic subjects and has stood the test of time for over half a million students from 119 countries since 1968. IB Dip. Graduates are recognised and welcomed by the world’s leading universities.

The scholarships are based upon examinations given by the School in Mathematics and English, and by personal interview of qualifying candidates. Scholarships are normally in the form of a 50% discount on tuition fees and, if appropriate, boarding fees as well.  Students awarded scholarships commence in January.

For details, visit www.uplands.org.