Once a Scout Always a Scout

Monday, October 12, 2009

JASA ALLAHYARHAM TUN SARDON

02 Oktober, 2009 19:11 PM
Jasa Allahyarham Tun Sardon Kepada Pergerakan Pengakap Akan Dikenang

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 Okt (Bernama) -- Jasa Allahyarham Tun Sardon Jubir kepada Pergerakan Pengakap dalam negara ini akan dikenang apabila Malaysia menjadi tuan rumah Persidangan Pengakap Rantau Asia Pasifik ke-23 dari 27 Okt hingga 1 Nov depan, kata seorang pegawai Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia.Sardon, yang merupakan Ketua Pengakap Negara dari tahun 1963 hingga 1973, telah banyak memberi sumbangan kepada Pergerakan Pengakap tempatan, terutamanya dalam mewujudkan Akta Persekutuan Budak-Budak Pengakap Tanah Melayu (Akta Parlimen No 38 Tahun 1968), kata Sahrizal Sunari, Setiausaha Unit Persaudaraan B-P & Veteran, persekutuan tersebut.Dalam satu kenyataan , Jumaat Sahrizal berkata banyak pembangunan pengakap di Malaysia telah dilaksanakan oleh Sardon semasa beliau menerajui Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia.Antara yang menjadi kebanggaan adalah penganjuran Persidangan Pengakap Timur Jauh ke-4 pada tahun 1964, di mana Malaysia julung kali menjadi tuan rumah kepada persidangan Pengakap serantau, dan Jambori Pengakap Malaysia pertama pada 1966.Sahrizal berkata bakti Sardon dalam pergerakan pengakap telah membolehkan tokoh tersebut menerima beberapa anugerah pengakap di dalam dan luar negara, antaranya "Pingat Emas" dari Pengakap Korea Selatan dan "Pingat Emas Raja" dari Pengakap Thailand.Sebagai mengenang jasa beliau juga, kem pengakap di Balakong, Selangor dinamakan Kem Pengakap Sardon Jubir.Pada masa ini terdapat 24 buah negara menjadi ahli rasmi pergerakan pengakap Rantau Asia Pasifik. Mereka terdiri daripada Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Kemboja, Taiwan, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Jepun, Kiribati, Korea Selatan, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Filipina, Singapura, Sri Lanka dan Thailand.Sardon, yang dilahirkan pada 19 Mac, 1917 di Sungai Kluang, Rengit, Batu Pahat, telah memegang beberapa jawatan Kabinet dari tahun 1957 hingga 1973 sebagai Menteri Kerja Raya, Telekom & Pos, Menteri Pengangkutan dan Menteri Kesihatan.Pada tahun 1974, beliau telah dilantik sebagai Wakil Tetap Malaysia ke Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) di New York dan kemudiannya dilantik sebagai Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang dari tahun 1975 hingga 1981.-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

KARTUN

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Friday, August 28, 2009

CONTOHI KEJAYAAN PENGAKAP

ARKIB : 26/04/2009

Contohi kejayaan pengakap

Oleh SAIFULIZAM MOHAMAD dan SAIFUL HAIZAN HASAM

pengarang@utusan.com.my

MUHYIDDIN Yassin yang mengiringi Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi bergambar dengan pengakap pada Majlis Sambutan 100 Tahun Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia di Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, semalam. Turut sama Ahmad Shabery Cheek dan Dr. Shafie Salleh. - Mingguan/ASWAD YAHYA

KUALA LUMPUR 25 April - Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia yang kini mencecah usia 100 tahun harus dicontohi kerana kejayaannya membentuk integrasi nasional di kalangan anggota badan beruniform tersebut.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin berkata, ia sejajar dengan hasrat Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak untuk melihat perpaduan jitu berjaya dibentuk di negara ini melalui gagasan Satu Malaysia.
Selain itu beliau berkata, penghayatan ilmu dan asas kesetiaan kepada pemimpin turut menjadi simbol kejayaan badan tersebut dalam membentuk peribadi para anggotanya yang terdiri daripada pelajar sekolah rendah hingga golongan dewasa.
''Sedar atau tidak dalam usianya 100 tahun, pengakap adalah pendukung dasar kerajaan dalam membina generasi dan insan madani yang kaya semangat patriotisme.
''Melalui sifat-sifat ini ia boleh membantu kerajaan membina gagasan Satu Malaysia yang tiada batas kaum dan juga kepercayaan seperti yang dicetuskan oleh Perdana Menteri kita yang baru,'' katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada Majlis Sambutan 100 Tahun Pengakap Malaysia di Stadium Negara di sini hari ini.
Turut menyertai sambutan itu ialah Presiden Agung Kehormat Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi; Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek dan Ketua Pengakap Negara, Datuk Seri Dr. Shafie Salleh.
Kira -kira 5,000 pemimpin dan ahli pengakap dari seluruh negara serta wakil-wakil pengakap antarabangsa dari 15 negara hadir pada sambutan bersejarah itu.
Muhyiddin berkata, anggota pengakap juga mempunyai semangat patriotisme yang sangat tinggi, cergas fikiran, cerdas akal fikiran serta berkeperibadian unggul.
Dalam pada itu, Muhyiddin yang juga Menteri Pelajaran berkata, pihak kementerian akan memantapkan lagi aktiviti badan-badan beruniform yang dijalankan di sekolah kerana ia memberi kesan positif ke atas pelajar.
Beliau berkata, pergerakan pengakap merupakan contoh terbaik tentang kejayaannya dalam melahirkan pelajar-pelajar yang lebih berdikari dan sedia berhadapan segala kemungkinan.
''Pihak kementerian sentiasa memikirkan cara kita mahu memajukan lagi bidang kokurikulum kerana kita dapati semua kegiatan ini memberi banyak faedah kepada pelajar selain menjadi syarat untuk ke universiti,'' katanya.
Dalam perkembangan sama, beliau meminta ibu bapa supaya tidak menghalang anak-anak mereka daripada menyertai kegiatan kokurikulum.
''Saya amat berharap ibu bapa tidak menyekat anak-anak mereka menyertai kegiatan kokurikulum seperti menyertai pasukan pengakap. Sepatutnya mereka lebih menyokong anak-anak mereka menyertai kegiatan seperti ini.
''Lihat sahaja Tun Abdullah, berdasarkan ucapannya beliau mengakui keperibadiannya banyak dibentuk hasil daripada penyertaan dalam bidang pengakap sejak sekian lama,'' ujarnya.

SETEM PENGAKAP MALAYSIA 100 TAHUN

Date of Issue : 14 August 2008

Stamps Classification : Malaysia Scouts Association Stamp

Map Reading

Denomination : 30sen

Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm

Water Activities

Denomination : 50sen

Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm

Monkey Bridge

Denomination : 50sen

Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm

The logo for the Scout Association of Malaysia 100th Anniversary Celebration was created based on the founding principles of the worldwide Scout Movement with the theme One World One Promise. The numeric “1” in the logo represents PPM as a distinctive movement where education and knowledge is the essence. The Scout Association of Malaysia Emblem, flanked by the World Scout Emblem and the Jalur Gemilang (National Flag) symbolizes the development of the Malaysian Scout Movement and the nation’s aspirations. The dove stands for the unity and vision of the Scout Movement in realizing the development plans of the Scout Association of Malaysia.Scouting in MalaysiaScouting is a popular co-curricular activity and is a form of training and education method for students. Through scouting activities, a lot can be learnt and experienced such as leadership, working in a group (patrol system), scouting skills, job-week, games and singing. The variety of scouting activities have raised great interest among members who also carry out assorted skills and knowledge tests. Those who pass the tests would be awarded proficiency badges and awards by their Scout Masters. The highest award available is the King Scout Award. The King Scout Award is endorsed by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong and all State Rulers.The Beginning of Scouting (1908)Map reading is a survival and navigation skill that was introduced in scouting as early as 1908. By learning this skill, scouts are able to understand and various environments, terrains and landforms on the earth’s surface. This skill can also be practiced more effectively during journeys, expeditions and exploration activities.Era of Growth (1957-1987)Building and crossing a Monkey Bridge is a fun activity that builds confidence and inculcate teamwork among scouts. These scouting activities are a form of self-development program that promotes character building and leadership development.Today’s Scout Movement (1988-2008) Various water activities such as kayaking, swimming and diving were introduced by the Scouts Association of Malaysia through the Sea Scout Unit which has attracted a lot of public interest to join the scout movement. With proper training and exposure, scouts are more confident in water-based activities. These activities are not limited to recreational only, but also include progressive training like Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross by the Life Saving Society. The Sea Scout Unit has also formed the Life Guard and Rescue Unit pioneered by Rover Scouts.

Sumber : http://stampsalbum.blogspot.com/2008/08/centenary-celebrations-of-scouts.html

Thursday, August 27, 2009

TOKOH PENGAKAP - MR. LLYOD TAN POA CHAN

Mr.Lloyd Tan Poa Chan

Mr. Lloyd Tan, the founding father of the Malaysian Parkinson's Disease Association (MPDA), passed away on 28th March 2007 at the age of 71. He had suffered from Parkinson's Disease for 19 years.

Mr. Lloyd Tan was the first Malaysian Parkinson's patient to open up himself to the whole world. He led the founding members of the MPDA back in 1994. The MPDA was the first Parkinson's support group in Malaysia.

He was the first President of the MPDA (1994-1995). In 1996, he was forced to step down due to his deteriorating physical condition. Despite this, he continued to show his undying support for the Malaysian Parkinson's community by being present at most of the functions that were held by the MPDA.

Mr. Lloyd Tan was the selfless warrior who believed in fighting for the rights of the neglected Parkinson's community in Malaysia.

Penglibatan Dalam Pengakap - "The Dedicated Scoutmaster"

Chronology of events in Mr. Lloyd Tan’s scouting career
1956 - the Assistant Scoutmaster for the First ACS Tranquerah (Junior) Scout Troop, Malacca.

1958 - the Scoutmaster for the First ACS Tranquerah Boy Scout Troop, Malacca.

1960 - led the First ACS Tranquerah Boy Scout Troop to win the National Scout craft competition, which was held at the Semangat Camp, Cheras, Selangor.

1962 - earned the much coveted Wood Badge (the three bead necklace) at the Gilwell Park, Chingford, London.

1963 - the Scoutmaster at the Continuation School at Tanah Merah, Kelantan.

1966 - the Scoutmaster for the 6th Klang Sea Scouts at the Klang High School, Selangor.

1971 - attended the 13th World Scout Jamboree (Asagiri Heights, near Fujinomiya City, Japan), the 23rd World Scout Conference (Tokyo, Japan) and the National Trainers Course (Yangminshan, Taipei, Taiwan).

1971 - appointed by the Boys Scouts Association of Malaysia as the Deputy Scouts Commissioner for the Klang District, Selangor.

1973 - appointed by the Boys Scouts Association of Malaysia as the Scouts Commissioner for the Petaling District, Selangor.

1974 - five sea scouts and a land scout, under the leadership of Mr. Lloyd Tan, successfully sailed down the Klang River, Selangor, in a raft. This event was the first of its kind in Malaysia.

1977 - attended the National Jamboree at Sibolangit Camp, Medan, Indonesia.

1978 - awarded the Long Service Medal by the Scouts Association of Malaysia.

1987 - received the "Semangat Rimba" medal, which was the second highest scouting award in Malaysia.

1989 - one of the organizers of the Seventh National Jamboree, Manjung, Perak.

1990 - retired from the Ministry of Education.
1956-1962 The Anglo-Chinese School (ACS), Malacca
Ever since he was a student, Mr. Lloyd Tan had developed a profound interest in scouting. Unfortunately, he could not join the scout team because his parents could not afford to buy him the scout uniform. As a result, the poor kid learnt scouting by observing the school troop in training.His scouting career started only when he joined the ACS as a teacher. In 1956, he finally managed to fulfill his childhood dream by becoming the Assistant Scoutmaster for the First ACS Tranquerah (Junior) Scout Troop, Malacca. In 1958, he became the Scoutmaster for the First ACS Tranquerah Boy Scout Troop, Malacca.
Under his leadership, in 1960, his scout troop emerged as champion in the National Scout craft competition, which was held at the Semangat Camp, Cheras, Selangor, for the very first time in Malaysia. They carried home the Challenge Shield, which was presented to them by the Honourable Mr. Zainal Abidin B. Ali, the Chief Commissioner.

1960 - The victorious scout troop at the Semangat Camp, Cheras, Selangor.
Front row (from left); Yoong Fan Ngian, How Yai Meng, Albert Khoo, Mau Jit Jew, Gan Tong Eng, Lung Jien Kien. Standing (from left); Mr. Tham Na Ah (Assistant Scoutmaster), Mr. Geldard (Assistant Camp Chief), Mr. Lloyd Tan (Scoutmaster), Lim Kee Lock, Goh Tiow Hoe, Khut Kok Foo, Tong Yoon Ngit, Chong Kim Tau, Yoong Khuen Shing, Mr. Ngui Choon Jin (Camp Chief) and Mr. Wellington (Malacca State Scouts Commissioner).

1962-1963 Malayan Teachers’ College, Kirkby, Liverpool, England.
In 1962, when Mr. Lloyd Tan underwent training in teaching at the Malayan Teachers’ College at Kirkby, Liverpool, England, Mr. Lloyd Tan earned the much coveted Wood Badge (left; the three bead necklace) at the Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, which was the world-renown scouting centre.
Wood Badge is an advanced training course for adult Scout leaders, which emphasizes on leadership skills. The first Scoutmasters’ training camp, which was held in 1919 at Gilwell Park, was guided by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a 61 year-old retired general of the British Army and the founder of the World Scouting Movement.

1962 - The Gilwell Park, Chingford, London.

Mr. Lloyd Tan (seated; far left) with his scouting colleagues.

1963-1965 Continuation School, Tanah Merah, Kelantan
In 1963, when Mr. Lloyd Tan was teaching at the Continuation School at Tanah Merah, Kelantan, he was also the Scoutmaster. He organized many training camps for his student scouters.

1966-1976 The Klang High School, Selangor
When Mr. Lloyd Tan was teaching at the Klang High School, he played a vital role in building up the scouting activities in the school, especially the sea scouts. In 1968, he became the Scoutmaster for the 6th Klang Sea Scouts (which was formed in April 1954), which was the only sea scout troop in Selangor at that time.
One of the highlights of Mr. Lloyd Tan’s scouting activities was the 22nd May 1972, the day when five of his sea scouts were awarded the Yang diPertuan Agong’s Badge (King’s Badge), the highest award in the Malaysian scouting movement. The five sea scouts were Lee Seng Cheok, Ng Chee Cheong, Kong Chee Fire, Lim Ah Seng and Tan Tat San.

1972 – The first group of sea scouts of the 6th Klang Sea Scouts who received the King’s Badge.

Front row (from left); Lee Seng Cheok, Ng Chee Cheong and Kong Chee Fire. Back row (from left); Lim Ah Seng, Mr. Lloyd Tan (Scoutmaster), Mr. William Lim (Assistant Scoutmaster) and Tan Tat San.

1972 – The outgoing scoutmaster (fifth from left) with his sea scouts at the Klang High School. Another event, that took place at the Klang River on 20th July 1974, was truly unique and remarkable, as it reflected very much on the strong influence that Mr. Lloyd Tan had on his students. Six of his student scouts sailed down that river on a raft and reached their destination successfully. This project, which was the first of its kind in Malaysia, was inspired by Mr. Lloyd Tan himself.

1974 – The young scouts had the courage and strength of Mr. Lloyd Tan.

1974 – The union of the land and sea scouts under the leadership of Mr. Lloyd Tan.
Front row (from left); Mr. Lee Kok How (Scoutmaster, 4th Klang Scout Group), Kong Chee Soon and Mr. Lloyd Tan (Scoutmaster, 6th Klang Sea Scout). Back row (from left); Chen Yin Heng, Mohd. Azlan B. Mahmuddin, Chow Poh Jin and Loo Kai Ngor. On the left side is the land scout flag while on the right side is the sea scout flag.

1976-1980 Specialist Teachers’ Training Institute, Cheras, Selangor
Even after Mr. Lloyd Tan left the Klang High School to be an Arts lecturer at the Specialist Teachers’ Training Institute (STTI) at Cheras, the state of Selangor, his passion for scouting persevered.

1981-1990 Curriculum Unit, Teachers’ Training Section, Ministry of Education, Selangor.
Even when Mr. Lloyd Tan was working at the Curriculum Unit, Teachers’ Training Section, the Ministry of Education, he continued to organize scouters training courses for the teachers training colleges in Malaysia. During this period, he worked closely with another scoutmaster, Mr. Abu Bakar B. Hj. Ahmad.
"What was remarkable about Lloyd was his ‘low profile’ nature. When he was recommended to receive the Semangat Rimba medal, initially he was reluctant to accept it, despite his massive contribution to the scouting movement in this country. He believed in giving his best service to scouting without expecting any recognition," said Mr. Abu Bakar.
Mr. Abu Bakar

The peak of Mr. Lloyd Tan’s scouting career was when he was awarded the Semangat Rimba medal (left) in 1987, which was the second highest level of achievement in Malaysian scouting movement.
And Mr. Lloyd Tan remained loyal to the Malaysian scouting movement till he retired in 1990. Scouting was always in his blood, till the end.

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