LIFELONG LEARNING
MCA Lifelong Learning Campaign
Lifelong learning: The start of a journey
MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting (left) putting up the logo of the lifelong learning campaign at a ceremony at KL Sentral to launch the programme as his deputy Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy looks on. The stylised 'Ls' — to denote lifelong learning — also look like the Chinese word 'ren', which means human. Quoting Confucius, Ong said: 'In a group of three persons, there is always one from whom we can learn.' The hour-long ceremony ended with Ong leading a delegation of party leaders and members to take a 10-minute train ride back to the MCA headquarters in Jalan Ampang to signify the start of the journey of learning. — STARpic by AZHAR MAHFOF
Reaching out further to lifelong learners
The MCA is reaching out further to learners by opening up its first lifelong learning centre in a shopping mall.
Self-actualisation the secret to a happy society
The philosophy behind lifelong learning actually goes deeper than just economic and personal development – it can raise the happiness quotient of Malaysians.
Lifelong Learning Campaign: Charting a new phase
Speech by Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting, MCA President, at the launch of the Lifelong Learning Campaign Phase Two.
Lifelong Learning Campaign in retrospect
Lifelong Learning Campaign was launched on Oct 10, 2004, by MCA with the objectives of fostering a learning society and enhancing competitiveness to cope with the rapidly changing global economy.
Life enriching pursuits
Learning a new skill does not only break the monotony of life; it can also be fulfilling, as these participants in the MCA Lifelong Learning Campaign (LLL) programmes have discovered.
Lifelong learning key to staying relevant
"The key to making ourselves relevant is the willingness to learn throughout our life," said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.
Education key to a progressive society
Lifelong learning is a comprehensive, self-motivating and persistent learning process to enhance knowledge, ability and experience, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
Lifelong learning for Kepong folk
KEPONG residents can learn more about various fields with an offer from neighbourhood college, Kolej Metro Prima.
Age not a barrier to learning for Tan
Age is no deterrent to learning and 90-year-old Tan Yap, the grand old man of sign language, will attest to it.
Fong: E-learning course is convenient and effective
The e-learning programme of MCA's Lifelong Learning Campaign has made learning convenient as well as time- and cost-effective.
Zooming in on future goals
Although he has no formal training in filmmaking, Michael Chuah has blazed a trail in the country's Chinese movie industry.
Expo to show diversity of lifelong learning
The Lifelong Learning Expo 2005 being held at Lot 10 here from today until Sunday promises to be a diverse event that addresses various aspects of learning.
Get hired first, job seekers told
The job market in Malaysia is set to expand further with technological growth and the influx of foreign investors attracted to the facilities and infrastructure, according to a job recruitment agency.
A closer look at lifelong learning
There is a growing recognition of the need to move towards lifelong learning, specifically that which focuses on informal and non-formal learning by adults. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework for an understanding of lifelong learning as part of everyday life, a permanent national necessity and an inseparable aspect of citizenship.
Exploring ancient sciences for harmony
Ancient arts like Vasthu Sastra (the science of dwelling) and Ayur Veda (the science of life) are lifelong learning processes that can help improve well being.
Read more, people urged
Reading will improve Malaysia's competitiveness in a global world, said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Hon Choon Kim.
Encouraging Malaysians to make reading a habit
Reading is crucial to becoming a lifelong learner and MCA has adopted three steps to cultivate the reading habit, said party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.
MCA campaign making strides
MCA's efforts to promote its Lifelong Learning Campaign are beginning to receive the Government's support.
6,000 books to choose from at fair
OVER 6,000 books, covering a host of subjects, will be displayed by more than 20 exhibitors at the upcoming Lifelong Learning Book Fair.
Anyone can learn anywhere and at anytime
ONE photograph shows a woman who has hardly a tooth or a strand of black hair left, but is learning how to use the computer to keep in touch with her grandchildren who are overseas.
'Attractive book covers draw readers'
"Don't judge a book by its cover" may be a common saying but many people are drawn to books with eye-catching covers.
3,000 submit resumes at MCA expo
MCA's Lifelong Learning Expo and Career Enrichment Seminar Series 2005 held here received overwhelming response with 3,000 jobseekers sending in their applications to employers yesterday.
Learn all about beauty from professionals at seminar
Those interested in the beauty line will soon be able to learn from professionals at a beauty seminar called "Healthy Skin, Good Life''.
Be resilient Ong tells SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to enhance their resilience through the use of knowledge, technology and innovation in this era of rapid globalisation.
Kong playing matchmaker
The much talked-about effort to help bring small- and medium-sized enterprises into the information, communication and technology age by the MCA is shaping up, with party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting unveiling its one-stop centre – MCA ICT Resource Centre – this Thursday, writes FOONG PEK YEE.
i2 to boost promising firms
Local companies with good potential can look forward to another boost in their expansion under a project named "i2" – Innovation and Initiative – to be launched early next month.
Learning for life
You're never too old or too busy to learn new things. StarEducation speaks to people from all walks of life who have picked up new skills and enriched themselves in the process.
Smell of success
IT was his father's cologne that gave Joshua Lee Chun Yee the first whiff of what would soon be a lifelong love affair with fragrances and cosmetics.
Just no stopping Jeanie
DESCRIBING Jeanie Lee as a woman of many talents would be an understatement. All her life, Lee has thrown herself passionately into anything she put her mind to – and succeeded.
A hobby for life
EXPECTING her first child in August, flight attendant Terry Pain Hagedorn took up quilting after finding herself with a lot of free time on her hands.
Author and grandmother
WHILE most people her age would have settled into comfortable retirement, 72-year-old Muthammal Palanisamy shows no sign of slowing down. .
Making studies work
It is tough for those who are determined to enhance their qualifications while working. CEA makes it easier for professionals and adults to pursue lifelong learning with their flexible executive programmes and short academic courses.
Paving the way to success
Lifelong learning, diligence and perseverance are the keys to success and the accumulation of wealth, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
MCA signs pact with 19 colleges
Those who sign up for courses under the MCA Lifelong Learning Campaign at 19 institutions of higher learning (IPTS) are entitled to a 30% discount on tuition fees from now to June.
Ka Ting: MCA-Gerakan ties good
The MCA has no intention of interfering in Gerakan's internal matters, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.
Ask questions to gain knowledge, says MCA chief
People should never be afraid to ask questions if they want to improve their knowledge, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Tin.
Ask questions to gain knowledge, says MCA chief
Prevention is better than cure and this is the basis of the MCA's Lifelong Learning Campaign.
Lessons for keeps
"You live, you learn", belts out Alanis Morrissette's in her hit song You Learn. In the song, the Canadian singer talks about how life has so many lessons to teach us. This brings to mind the MCA's current campaign on lifelong learning.
Seek to learn
Speech by DATUK SERI ONG KA TING MCA President
Workshops for self-development
Speech by DATUK NG POH TIP, Star Publications (M) Bhd Editorial/Education Adviser
Workshop programmes
A wide variety of programmes are in store this year and will be made available for Malaysians of all ages to pick up new skills for self-development.
Dine your way to the top
WANT to make a good impression at an important interview or need to impress some business associates over a meal? Invest in the venue where the event will be held and do some homework!
Getting it royally right
To err is human. Fortunately, for us Malaysians, we have forgiving royalty who know that the rakyat are pretty ignorant when it comes to addressing royalty and dignitaries.
Ong: Create learning centres
Associations and guilds should make their premises available as venues for lifelong learning courses and seminars, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.
Ong: Embrace learning opportunities
As red lanterns were being lit all over this historical town here last night, Malaysians were reminded to upgrade themselves through lifelong learning to enhance their competitive edge.
Baking included in MCA lifelong learning campaign
With the Chinese New Year not far away, there is a sudden interest to learn the art of making love letters and other festive cookies.
In quest of lifelong learning
WITH the recent launch of the Lifelong Learning Campaign by MCA, people are reminded that learning is not a periodical life experience but a continuous upgrading of knowledge.
Chance to acquire knowledge
Those keen to widen their knowledge will have access to a variety of short courses under the MCA's lifelong learning programme early next year.
Ong: Keep learning to gain new skills
People should not depend on lady luck or wait for things to be handed to them on a silver platter, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
Campaign on learning open to all
The lifelong learning campaign launched by MCA recently is not exclusive to the party, its president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
MCA programme open to non-Chinese
The MCA's recently launched Lifelong Learning programme is open to non-Chinese because it has been designed as a community-based module to benefit the entire country, party president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
Campaign won't affect MCA's service, says Ong
MCA Lifelong Learning Campaign, which is currently proceeding at full steam, will not affect the party's service to its members and the people, president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
MCA’s lifelong learning programme to take off next year
Those keen to widen their knowledge will have access to 50 short courses under the MCA’s lifelong learning programme early next year.
Seminar on preventing date rape
Wanita MCA will hold a seminar on the prevention of date rape as part of the MCA's lifelong learning programme series.
Kudos to MCA's educational pursuit
The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) has taken a big step forward in advancing education with its lifelong learning project, which was launched recently. V.K.Chin comments.
Make learning a lifelong duty, MCA campaign the right trigger.
I am glad the MCA leadership has taken the initiative to launch a lifelong learning campaign to emphasise on the importance of cultivating a lifelong learning culture to help the workforce in facing the challenges of life.
Hopping on the knowledge train
It was not an ordinary train that housewife Lim Yim Ching was hurrying for and beating the rush hour traffic to arrive early at the Sentral Station in Sentul.
Ong: Campaign to help people face new challenges
The MCA is spearheading a massive campaign to promote lifelong learning to help the people face the increasing challenges in life.
MCA going all out to promote lifelong learning
Comment by Wong Chun Wai
Ong: It's never too old to learn
The MCA will embark on an awareness campaign to encourage more people to adopt the habit of lifelong learning, its president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
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