Last Updated April 11, 2008

Information on Loans and Scholarships

While we are waiting for our career guidance and counseling website to be launched, we have entered into a partnership agreement with concerned groups of undergraduates and professionals who have developed a full fledge website to assist SPM and STPM students who are waiting for enrollment in local universities.

The website www.mig2u.com will assist students to browse the government and private sector establishment who offer study loans and grants.

Students may click on to career guide in main menu to find out more about study loans and grants. Members and users who want more information, kindly contact Mr. K.Siddharthan at 1800 88 3973 or 016-3151945. For the information of our members Mr. K Siddharthan is our career guidance counselor who is also a recipient of our ABC award (UPSR 1996).

Coalition of Indian NGOs calls for a new inclusive politics

The 12th general election has set the stage for new politics to evolve, encompassing the aspirations of all to build a just, secure, transparent, and progressive multiethnic nation. It has de-legitimised certain key institutions and practices, and has provided the opportunity to move away from divisive ethnic-based politics and to build an inclusive model that respects the rights of all Malaysians.

We thank the millions of ordinary Malaysians who boldly voted for change. They overcame the fear of unknown, and were not intimidated by veiled threats or taken in by vague promises. These are signs of growing political maturity, reflecting the desire of citizens to stand up for values they deeply cherish. [More]

A Message from EWRF Malaysia President

An update for members on recent happenings at the EWRF head office and the changes that have taken place. [More]

TIC 2007 Post Mortem

On 9th December 2007, the post mortem of the Total Immersion Camp 2007 programme was held at the 2nd Residential College, University Malaya. This event was attended by over 50 facillitators from the 8 TIC centres nationwide, except from the Johor centre.

The volunteers who attended had a separate briefing session as the facilitators and wardens were involved with the dissection of TIC. EWRF must say that it had a wonderful working relationship with Tamil Foundation and is thankful to CCI for the funding received.

During the post mortem, EWRF President, Mr SP Pathi urged the facilitators and wardens to tap on their resources to follow up on the developments surrounding the participating students in the process helping them become more capable in different areas. The discussions were very constructive as there was a constant exchange of ideas between EWRF and Tamil foundation. [More]

Total Immersion Camp 2007

The 2007 Total Immersion Camp (TIC) has successfully ended. This 21 day camp was carried out by EWRF in 3 centres; Pahang(SJK T Mentakab), Johor(SJK T Ladang Ulu Tiram) and Penang(SJK T Mak Mandin).

EWRF monitored the centres very closely with the help of coordinating teams from the respective states. Officials from the head office paid visits to the centres during the duration of the camp. From the observations, it was noticed that the coordinating teams did a good job in executing the programmes for the camp well. They handled the students very responsibly. Ms Subita Nair, EWRF Executive Director said that she was very satisfied with the facilities and treatment given to the students. She also praised the students from all the centres for being well behaved and cooperative. “I thank the wardens, facilitators and the volunteers for giving their best in making TIC a success”, added Subita.

TIC has proven itself to be a worthwhile effort by EWRF. The camp, apart from just helping students in the English language focuses on other important aspects of all round student development. With sufficient support, EWRF plans to make TIC accessible to all Tamil school students in the country.

Treading On Sensitive Grounds

The Indians of Malaysia make up approximately 1.88 million of the country’s population. Being a minority, challenges faced by the community come in different shapes and sizes. Education has always been a major platform for the Indians to help change their lives for the better. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness of the country’s political climate and sosio-ecomic demands among the vast majority of Indians has brought about negative effects which have put the future of the Malaysian Indians into question.

Emotional outbursts among minority groups in countries world over are quite common. Constant stifling by governments and nitpicking by groups in authority have caused chaos time and time again. Here in Malaysia, all citizens, including the King, are bound by the constitution. Many issues have been tactfully ‘put in place’ to benefit the people of Malaysia. Till today, to be fair to all, no real forms of oppression or ethnic cleansing have been carried out on any of the races in this country. [More]