Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Sony Entertainment - God Of War Hiring Artist

Join the God of War team!

The Technical Artist will work as a bridge between the art and programming staff. Individuals in this role are generalists, excellent communicators, with strong problem solving skills, and with a respect for aesthetics. Candidates can be from an art, design, mathematics, engineering or science background; however they must demonstrate a comfort level in working with both art and science. Working with programming/technical staff the Senior Technical Artist ensures that CG assets are easily integrated into the game engine without sacrificing artistic integrity.

Technical Artists will be expected to understand how game play and architecture issues can affect content creation and successfully develop workflows to compensate for such limitations on artistic content.
Overall, the position of Sr. Tech Artist is expected to partner with the organization to:

Responsibilities:

• Researching and developing new art tools, processes, and technologies for production of real-time game artwork.
• Designing, implementing and maintaining art production paths using both off-the-shelf and proprietary software.
• Authoring, maintaining and customizing scripts for production team.
• Troubleshoot problems in pipeline and for individuals on as-needed basis.
• Creating proof-of-concept files for game art, effects, and animations.
• Creating training files, examples, text and tutorials and assisting art staff in learning new technologies and processes.
• Testing and evaluating new internal and off the shelf software tools and technologies for real-time artwork development.
• Reviewing current and emerging technologies and technical developments for incorporation into the game engine.

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years in computer generated art, preferably in game development.
• Excellent knowledge of Maya, 3ds Max, MotionBuilder with solid Mel scripting skills.
• Knowledge of modeling, lighting, texturing/shading, rendering, rigging, skinning, and special effects.
• Experience with authoring tools such as Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox, Turtle, and Mental Ray.
• Programming experience considered a bonus (Cg/HLSL shaders, C/C++, Perl, etc) as are traditional drawing, painting, or sculpting skills.

Benefits: Competitive package including comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, short/long term disability, flexible spending account, 10 paid holidays, 18 days paid time off, 401(k) with up to 4% match, and annual bonus program.

It is the policy of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc. (SCEA) to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SCEA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SCEA also makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.

Apply: Click Here (apply to job)
Website: http://www.us.playstation.com/jobs
Job Code: BO11709

3D Environment Artist - Next Gen MMO

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 3D environment artist for a team focused on next-generation massively multiplayer online games. The ideal candidate has experience modeling and texturing assets for a diverse visual range of environments. You should have a solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3d environment artist must have experience working in a team and have a skill in another art task as well (illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing) and be well-versed in related tools -- Maya, Photoshop, etc.

Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically rewarding environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.

Requirements

2+ years experience in game development modeling and texturing environments using Autodesk Maya and Adobe
Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs)
Experience working with unique modeling and texturing styles for environments
Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing
Understanding of Blizzard's visual style and a passion to push it to the next level

Pluses

Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a 3D environment artist
Experience with Mudbox, ZBrush, (or equivalent modeling program) and the process of converting high-poly sculpted environments into lower poly game assets.
Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing and environmental and/or architectural illustration

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to kcarvalho@blizzard.com with art samples attached or a link to an online portfolio in the body of the email.

World of Warcraft hiring 2D artist

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 2D artist to work on its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate has experience creating visually compelling textures for terrain, world architecture, in-game objects, and user interface elements. The artist must have a strong understanding of, and an ability to create, assets that fit the visual art style of World of Warcraft. A creative imagination and an exceptional understanding of form, structure, color, and light are essential. The 2D artist should have a basic understanding of game art creation (low-poly modeling and texturing) and be well-versed in related tools -- Photoshop, Painter, 3ds Max, etc. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.

Requirements

Proficiency using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver or equivalent 2D paint program
Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
Strong sense of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and environmental design
Outstanding graphic design skills and strong painting background
Understanding of the visual style of World of Warcraft and a passion to push it to the next level
Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
A passion for games
Ability to work full-time in the Irvine, California area

Pluses

Shipped AAA PC or console titles as an artist
Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing, landscape painting, and illustration
A passion for developing online games

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history kcarvalho@blizzard.com attached or a link to an online portfolio in the body of the email.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

UOB Bank Hires Adobe Designer

Web Designer

(Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur)
Responsibilities:

The Website Designer will be responsible in the overall layout, visual appearance and usability of the Banks’ websites.
Liaising with the business units to conceptualise and design the web page that involves developing a graphic design that effectively best communicates the Bank’s vision.
Preparation of design plan, site structure and prototype.
Management of the Banks’ website projects.
Ensuring that all the Bank’s websites’ information and design are up-to-date and in compliance with the Bank Group’s corporate image.

Requirements:


Excellent skills in HTML and XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Homesite, Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium (Photoshop & Dreamweaver) softwares.
Knowledge of Flash Action script (AS2 & AS3), jQuery & asp will be an added advantage.
Deep understanding of web behaviour, internet usability and internet capabilities.
Keen interest in internet evolution, changing technologies and trends.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to engage and foster collaboration with internal business units and external parties.

Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
Full-Time positions available.
We offer competitive starting salary, performance-based bonuses and other attractive benefits. Performers can expect good personal development and career advancement prospects.

Bumiputeras are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please apply on-line.

Parkroyal Hotel Hires Adobe Designer

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
(Kuala Lumpur)
Requirements:


Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver
Experience in branding with proven ability to incorporate marketing principles in design
Presentation/speaking skills
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Working knowledge and understanding of prepress, color separation, printing processes, etc

Interested applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive resume stating current and expected salary together with a recent passport size photo (n.r) to the following address not later than 15 April 2009 to:-


Human Resources Manager
Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-2147 0088 Fax: 03-21442731
E-mail: ahrmgr@kul.parkroyalhotels.com

MSC company prefers Adobe Professional

INSAGE (MSC) SDN BHD
Advertised: 23-3-09 |

An emerging and fast growing software company specializing in investment analysis tools and investor relations products is seeking young, talented and capable individuals to take up this exciting opportunity.

Insage (MSC) Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of public-listed company, Excel Force MSC Berhad, a market leader in providing stock trading solutions to stockbroking firms and investment banks.

In our quest to expand our business rapidly, we are building a team of capable and dynamic individuals who dare to dream and deliver exciting and innovative products to the global market. At Insage, we encourage creativity and reward work excellence.

We wish to invite capable and enthusiastic individuals to apply for the following position:


Web Designer
(Selangor)

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the design, enhancement and maintenance of websites and web applications in accordance to clients’ requirements
Develop creative and complete web layouts, animation and graphical images for websites
Strong skills in Multimedia. Graphic design skills will be an added advantage.
Able to multi-task and has good time management capability
Candidate must be able to work independently, effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision
A team player with good communication skills

Requirements:

Candidate must possess strong PC knowledge and web designing skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
The ideal candidate must be hardworking, a fast learner with strong intuition, takes initiative in his/her work and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Candidate must be a Malaysian citizen.

Apply online now or email your application with full resume, passport-sized photograph, references, current and expected salary to: recruit@insage.com.my. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS uses Adobe Expert

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS

Advertised: 23-3-09 |


WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
(Kuala Lumpur)

Responsibilities:
Create, maintain and improve websites
Find, create and install tools to create web content and check for consistency
Develop and enforce the website style and interact with graphic artists
Make the website as easy as possible to navigate
Set up and maintain web servers
Make sure that standards are maintained so that links are lively and efficient
Take editorial responsibility for the content, quality and style of the site
Coordinate the work of support staff involved in putting together and maintaining websites.
Prepare reports and analyse website user statistics
Provide user support as and when required.

Requirements:

Good written and verbal skills particularly in English
Good planning and organizational skills.
Proficiency in: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Flash and Flash ActionScript; Dreamweaver: Photoshop, Illustrator

Interested candidates are invited to submit a complete CV stating personal particulars, employment history, qualifications and current salary together with a non-returnable passport sized photograph not later than 30th Mac 2009.
Please direct your applications to:

The Manager,
HRM & Administration Department
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS & MALAYSIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur

Open to Malaysians only.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Please indicate the position applied for on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Helios Webtech Uses Adobe

Helios Webtech Sdn Bhd



Helios Webtech web development and web technologies design studio, we committed to concept of innovation and expressionism. We take pride in our direction approach and continuously providing prestigious website development to the world.

Our company consist of designer which consummate master their creativity and innovative in website creation. We deliver qualitative web development, experimental design and impressive feature to fulfill client need.


Web Graphics Artist
(Kuala Lumpur - Puchong)

Responsibilities:


· Responsible for web design, web advertising design and promotional item design
· Help website development team to discuss fresh design and idea
· Ensuring all design meet their require standards
· Working along with project managers and website development team
· Enhancing existing website with new design and idea

Requirements:

· Require skill Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Flash
· Prefer skill CSS, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver or other equivalent software
· Creative, self-motivated, hardworking and dedicated to work
· Good written and communications skills in English and Chinese
· Capable to articulate ideas verbally and written
· Well organized and paid attention on detail
· Creative and always think out of the box
· Willing to take challenge and training for related task
· Delivering high quality work under demanding deadline
· Able to work independently and long hours
· Possess own transport
· Willing to work nearby Puchong area



Interested candidates please submit resume, contact number and passport photo to email: joew2112@hotmail.com or contact Mr. Sean 010– 2268575.

Prom-ad Communication Hirings Designer

Prom-ad Creative Communication Sdn Bhd


Prom-Ad Creative Communications Sdn Bhd - Innovative Creative Solutions
Creating high-impact, effective, great-looking Marketing Materials affordably.

Prom-Ad Creative Communications Sdn Bhd is a graphic design agency specializing in creative design, branding, website development, corporate identity and wide variety of graphic design services. Prom-Ad Creative Communications providing graphic design solutions, focusing on SMEs.

Do you see things outside the box? Is art & design your primary passion? Do you see any particular things in life that always will have meanings? Do you have strong creative mind?

Senior Graphic Designer/Creative Artist
(Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur - Brickfields)
Responsibilities:

To assist in the formulation, development and preparation of design/concepts/ideas/artwork for marketing & advertising materials.
Develop high quality content for a variety of types of collateral across media types within branding standards.
To assist in the visualizing of creative direction, execute instructions and put it into design/artwork.
Able to develop powerful and impactful concepts, designs, layouts and ideas.
To develop design for both print media and web applications (websites, email marketing materials)

Requirements:

Candidate must posses good command of English language and able to carry out a presentation effectively.
Required skill(s): Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop. HTML, CSS, PHP and web development/design skills would be a significant advantage.
Preferred skill(s): 3D, Flash, able to handle Content Management System (CMS).
Candidate that posses marketing, advertising knowledge would be a good advantage.
Advance knowledge in Desktop Publishing Software, especially Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Good drawing and illustration skills (creative and paying attention to details) would be an added advantage.
Have knowledge in 3D visualization/modelling/rendering with good 3D software skills would be an added advantage.
Knowledge of final artwork preparation and printing process would be a significant advantage (color separation, CMYK).
Able to work independently and also a team player.
Deadline conscious and willing to work long hours also have the ability to work under pressure.
Have the ability to proof read and editing copy to ensure accuracy and consistency.


Applicants must be willing to work in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
Position must be filled ASAP.
Candidate may email their application with portfolio (saved in compressed pdf) to info@prom-ad.com.my

MPH Bookstore Needs Adobe Certified

MPH Distributors Sdn Bhd


MPH Distributors is a leading distributor for books and magazines. We are now recruiting the following position.

Junior Graphic Designer
(Selangor - Petaling Jaya)
Responsibilities:

To conceptualize, develop and produce in house marketing and communication materials
To be responsible for setting up in store window displays, events and exhibition booths
To work closely with bookstores to identify display spaces
To liaise and work closely with vendors

Requirements:

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Skills – knowledge in Illustrator and Photoshop software.
Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Independent, willing to learn and work in a team.
Creative with good designing skills and conceptualization of ideas, attentive to details.
Ability for copywriting is an added advantage.
Possess own car and a valid driving license.
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

Idea Event Hires Dreamweaver Expert

Idea Event Management Sdn Bhd
Advertised: 2-4-09 |

Idea Event Management Sdn. Bhd. (IEM) is a Penang-based firm, which specialized in event management and event organizing, as well as corporate branding and advertising, established on year 2003.

We are also specializing in providing indoor multimedia advertising service- Adnetwork Channel. We give advices and help our clients to achieve a higher consumer’s awareness by utilizing different media tools to convey message to their targeted public at a more affordable way.



Multimedia Designer
(Penang)

Responsibilities:
Strong in creative concepts.
Able to work independently with sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Ability to design related graphics via computer, multimedia products of applications for interactive media as well as website development.
Supervision of all design production stages and have the skills to produce good designs.
Responsibilities will include working with various departments within the company.

Requirements:

Required Skill(s): Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier and any software related to audio and visual production.
Optional skill(s): 3D Max Modeling, Adobe Dreamweaver.
Required language(s): able to wrote and speak in English, Mandarin and Malay.
Applicants must be wailing to work in Georgetown, Penang.
At least one (1) years working experience.
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
Full time position available.
Interested candidates please email your RESUME and recent PHOTO to: info@ideaevent.com.my .

DYNAMIC IDEAS PRODUCE SUCCESSFUL EVENTS

Idea Event Management Sdn. Bhd.
Address: 11A, Jalan Rawana, 10460 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: 604- 283 1302
6012- 4337854 ( Mr. Danny Lee )
Email: info@ideaevent.com.my
Website: www.ideaevent.com.my
www.adnetworkchannel.com

E-gate Technology Prefers Adobe

E-Gate Technology Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as G-Smart Sdn Bhd) is an established company with the mission to provide web solutions and value-added services for e-business realization. Our company is awarded Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Status from The Government of Malaysia. Our company would like to invite extremely motivated and industrious prospects with an honest ambition to join a thriving team of professionals to revolutionize inspirations into reality.


Junior Web Designer
(Kuala Lumpur - Tmn Tun Dr Ismail)

Responsibilities:
Being able to conceptualize & produce materials from web designs such as mock development and HTML slicing such as generating an image into HTML format.
Being able to come out with impressive and creative unique ideas in the development of the design to fulfill the customer’s expectations.

Requirements:

Candidate with working experience in web designing will be given priority consideration.
Strong creative and professional design skills.
Required skills: HTML / XHTML, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
Good command of Chinese and English, both Written and Spoken.


Interview invitations and status updates may be sent via email thus please check your email regularly.

We offer a very competitive salary and fringe benefits, proportionate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and expected salary together with a recent photograph (n.r.) to:

E-Gate Technology Sdn Bhd (560110-K)
(Formerly known as G-Smart Sdn Bhd)
14th Floor, VADS Plaza,
1, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad,
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
Tel : 03-77189000
E-mail:job@e-gate.my
Website:www.e-gate.my

Batey Communications Uses Adobe Products

Batey Communications

Advertised: 3-4-09 |

Over the past 35 years, Batey Communications has built some of Asia's most admired brands. We are Asia's most awarded communications company and have been established in Malaysia for over 20 years.

And now, we are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate creative graphic designers as we set our sights on attaining new benchmarks in the brand consultancy industry in Malaysia.

Due to our phenomenal growth, we now have vacancies for the following positions:


Graphic Designer
(Damansara Heights)



Responsibilities:
Work in a dynamic, fast paced team environment with tight deadlines.
Develop brand design concepts and corporate identities of exceptional international quality.
Develop the full suite of associated collaterals.
The design focus will be on a range of items including corporate brochures, annual reports,outreach publications as well as a broad range of other marketing collaterals.
Be part of a team to ascertain scope of work and projects from source, concept and design to completion.

Requirements:

Applicants must be Willing to work in Damansara Heights.
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
Extensive knowledge in In-design, illustrator, Photoshop, Flash & Dreamweaver (optional).
2-3 years experience as a full-service graphic design services.
Proven ability to be able to deliver the services described on time.
Strong communication skills - written, verbal and visual.
International designer experience essential.

E-mail your resume and portfolio with recent photo to keemee.hong@batey.com.my

DCHL needs uses Photoshop

DCHL SDN BHD
Advertised: 3-4-09 |
We are a reputable multinational beauty and wellness company with established branches in 10 countries in the Asia Pacific region, and membership exceeding 300,000. In view of our exponential growth, we are seeking suitably qualified, self-motivated, dedicated and dynamic candidates for the following position:


DISPLAY ARTIST
(Kuala Lumpur)

Responsibilities:
Responsible for creating and updating visual presentations and maintaining visual merchandising standards to enhance the overall outlet appearance and interior ambience

Requirements:

Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Freehand, Flash & Chinese Software
Preferably those who are active, resourceful, self-motivated and able to work independently
Willing to travel overseas
Applicants should be Malaysian citizens or hold relevant residence status.

** Successful candidates will enjoy attractive benefits including allowances, uniform, insurance coverage and etc. **

Interested candidates are required to email/fax your detailed resume, stating current and expected salaries, a recent passport sized photograph (n.r.) to :-

Fax : 03-2163 2280
Email : recruit.hr@dchl.com.my

Digital Magic Singapore Hires Photoshop Designer

Digital Magic Communications Sdn Bhd


We are currently seeking a Multimedia Designer (Video). In this role, you serve as a lightning rod & magic wand of creative energy, inspiring creative ideas in Digimagician fellowship.

Multimedia Designer (Video)
(Malaysia)
Responsibilities:

We are looking for someone who is able to do motion graphics and video compositing, with the ability to do visualisation and storyboarding. Background in filming and film production will be a plus. You should be a team player and the ability to communicate to bring great ideas across will be essential as you will be joining a tight-knit group of team players who are passionate about what we do.

Requirements:

Creative, able to think ahead of the design trend
Fast and independent worker with a keen interest in motion graphics and video
Knowledge in filming production and skills in editing, animation, and visual design is a must
Well verse in graphics design and editing software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Final Cut Pro
Good Team player and able work independently with minimal supervision
Brainstorms and conceptualizes ideas
Provides storyboarding for projects
Knowledge in 3D will be an added advantage
A multitasker, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Salary will commensurate according to experience

If you have what it takes, please forward your resume with showreel and expected remuneration to hex@digimagic.com.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Infoage Needs Photoshop Designer

Info'Age Technology Sdn Bhd

Advertised: 06-04-09 |


We are a tier 2 ISP (internet service provider), offering broadband internet and telephone servicesto both commercial and residential potentials in within klang valley.

along with our afore mentioned, we are also been on expending our service port folios into other similar IT - related capacities.

Thus, we hereby invite candidates who are seeking for carrear growth, learning platforms,empowering various management abilities, marketing strategiesand selling skills, overall team players and pasionate working enviroment.


Graphic And Web Designer
(Selangor - kota damansara)




Responsibilities:

To perform a variety tasks from prepare sketches or layouts to illustrate vision for the design and conceptualization and design of solutions from concept to completion.
Creative, self-motivated, hardworking, dedicated and able to work under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines.
Strong written & verbal communication skills.
Must be willing to work long hours to meet project deadline.
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to prioritize, meeting deadlines and be accountable for results
designing marketing/promotional product materials for print and multimedia


Requirements:
Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator/Freehand, Flash (Action scripting a plus) Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS and Flash Animation and photography would be an added advantage
Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, English
At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
Applicants must be willing to work in kota damansara.
Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent.
Full-Time positions available.

All positions need to be filled up URGENTLY. Interested candidates are invited to submit detailed resume stating qualifications, experience, current / expected salary and enclosed recent passport size photo to: Human Resource Department Info’Age Technology Sdn Bhd (664789-U) Shoplot No CG10, Block C, Jalan Persiaran Surian, Palmspring @ Dmanasara Petaling Jaya Selangor Fax: 03 -7801 5199 Email: hr@infoage.com

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

UEC not recognised by Malaysia

(Source - http://www.mysinchew.com/node/2114)

Malaysia: Government Has No Intention To Recognize the UEC
News 2007-10-23 09:40


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Government has no intention to recognize the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) of private secondary schools, because it is not conformed with national education system, said Education Minister Hishammuddin Hussein.

He said government would never recognize UEC in whatever reason because it is not conformed with our national education system.

Hishammuddin restated government's position on above issue in a written reply to Gopeng MP Ting Chew Peh.

He said since government has recognized the certificates in some universities in China, it is reasonable for government to recognize the UEC in our country. (Sin Chew Daily)

LimKokWeng University of Creative Technology on the Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) not recognised



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University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed) not recognised

(Source - http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Sunday/National/2456010/Article/pppull_index_html

2009/01/18

You open the newspapers and an advertisement featuring the logo of a prominent public university jumps out at you. The ad offers an executive diploma programme at affordable rates and, to sweeten the deal, it can be done part-time. But these qualifications may not be recognised by the Public Service Department or the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. SONIA RAMACHANDRAN finds out what such qualifications mean. MAY (not her real name) wanted to know more about human resources.

An advertisement in the newspaper with a Universiti Malaya (UM) logo caught her eye.

It was offering an executive diploma in human resource management.

"I thought 'Wow! It's UM and it is not easy to get in there' so I joined and paid the deposit," she said.

"I thought it was an accredited and recognised degree as it was from UM. Classes were also held in the UM campus and that added to the impression the qualifications were UM qualifications."

Only after paying more than RM7,000 and joining the course did May realise that she had joined the University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed) and not UM.

"I still thought it was all right as it carried the UM name."

On the first day of class, May said they were told their diploma was recognised by Open University Malaysia.



Their diploma was not recognised by other public universities or the Public Service Department.

"This centre emphasises life-long learning, but how is this life-long learning when there is no avenue to do so as the diploma is not recognised by any accreditation body?

"If they cannot carry out the mission statement, it is an embarrassment to say this is a centre for continuous education. It is an insult to our intelligence."

Then they found out that their executive diploma in human resource management was not even recognised by UMCCed.

"After finding out that our qualifications were not recognised by Open University Malaysia, I had no choice but to continue with my degree in UMCCed.

"That was when I was told that I could not do so as my diploma in HR management was not approved by the UM Senate," said a student who wanted to be identified only as Sarip.

A Higher Education Department officer said UMCCed was a subsidiary owned by UM and established under the Companies Act.

The qualifications awarded by UMCCed, said the officer, should be treated the same as any qualification offered by a private higher educational institution.

The National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) received 450 complaints in 2007 on misleading advertisements by higher education institutions.

Last year, there were 350 complaints.

Among these complaints were those regarding courses offered by "subsidiaries" of public universities offering "executive" courses.

NCCC chief executive officer Muhammad Sha'ani Abdullah said they received complaints that the students of subsidiaries of public universities received briefings in the public university itself.

"Some of these 'subsidiaries' have a campus outside the public university but when they recruit and give briefings, they do it on the public university's premises.

"The location provides the student with the impression that the course is affiliated with the university."

Sha'ani said the Higher Education Ministry should impose some regulations on these subsidiaries.

Malaysian Qualifications Agency chief executive officer Datuk Dr Syed Ahmad Hussein said most of the courses offered by the commercial arms of public universities, particularly the executive diplomas, did not fall within the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF).

"The commercial arms are subsidiaries of the universities and are subject to their rules and regulations.



"Executive diplomas and other qualifications with the word 'executive' do not fall under us.

"But we have formed a technical committee last month, made up of top scholars, to advise MQA on some qualifications like associate degrees, executive diplomas and executive bachelor degrees that are offered around the world that have not been fitted into our framework."



Syed Ahmad said while seeking accreditation was not compulsory under the MQA Act, other related higher education acts, as well as the provisions made by funding agencies and foreign governments made accreditation of courses mandatory.

The Ministry of Higher Education also makes it compulsory for programmes in all institutions of higher learning to be in compliance with the MQF by 2011.

One proof of this compliance is accreditation.

"We are aware of courses by these commercial arms and are talking to the Higher Education Ministry and the public universities to see how these courses can be brought in line with the spirit and letter of the framework."

He advised students to always check the status of their courses when they were in doubt.

TARC cheated cert student

(Source - http://blog.thestar.com.my/permalink.asp?cat=12&id=13121

Yesterday our college came out a memo for our certificate student that have to take JULY PAPER and only we can graduate. TARC have wasted our certificate level 3 and 4 student time. For student study level 3 certificate and wanna go for diploma we have to study for 2years certificate only we can go for diploma but now college is tell us that goverment have change rules and they just follow then why college still want go for IPTA. Increase our exam marks already stress us alot n cause us alot TARC student failed alot subject and now they want us certificate student to retake SPM bahasa melayu for credit only we can go for diploma and our certificate is being confirm by TARC and goverment and is not fair for TARC student . We not come from rich family and study other college is exepensive and not all family can afford.. I have study at tarc for 2years just for want go to diploma and now goverment and TARC college come out with this rules that need us to retake SPM for bahasa melayu. MCA is lier.. TARC is build by MCA and MCA just can avoid this problem.. I hope this issue will bring to all tarc certificate student n to public for discussion.

TAR College Diploma Not Recognised by JPA

Sourced (http://educationmalaysia.blogspot.com/2007/03/tar-college-not-recognised.html)

A few weeks ago, both Kian Ming and I wrote on the issue that the Malaysian government does not recognise degrees granted by the top universities in China - Peking and Tsinghua University. Currently, they don't even recognised these universities' degrees in Chinese studies. This is despite the fact that our Malaysian government recognises medical degrees from Uganda, Burma, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Iraq.

However, I just found out late last week, that even diplomas and degrees from our very own local Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC) which has been established for many years, is not recognised by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awan (JPA). Hence any TARC graduate seeking employment with the civil service will be rejected outright.




Network Engineer, Soo Pak Leong who graduated from TARC in 2003 has been applying to join the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) for the past 3 consecutive years, but has failed to be even shortlisted for an interview. Soo is now past the 25 year old limit for new PDRM recruits, and his dreams to be a police officer has effectively ended.

To fulfil his dreams of joining the force, Soo even downgraded his entry level to that of an Inspector, instead of a Cadet Assistant Superintendent (ASP) in his final application in the hope of achieving his ambitions.

Subsequently, he only found out from unofficial sources within the police force, much to his horror, that applications from TARC graduates are not accepted by the Government service.


Clarifications from the JPA (as above) confirmed that his academic qualification is "yet" to be recognised by the Government. Over the past seven months, Soo has written to all the MCA leaders and parliamentarians, the Education Ministries as well as the Prime Minister himself. He received no answers as to why his qualification cannot be recognised. YB Wee Ka Siong, MCA Youth Education bureau chief could only reply that this wasn't the first instance, and they will "pursue the issue further".

Hence this matter raises a few serious questions:
Firstly and obviously, what are the reasons that the Government, after so many years, is still adamant in not granting recognition of diplomas conferred by TARC, especially since TARC was set up by Barisan Nasional's very own key coalition partner, MCA. Given that many other local institutions of more dubious standing has been granted recognition, there's absolutely no reason why TARC should not be granted immediate recognition for Government employment.

Secondly, it raises the question as to whether the Government is indeed serious about its talk to raise the number of non-Malays in the Malaysian civil service, given that a large proportion of its students are of non-Malay origins. In fact, only last week, the leaders of PDRM have openly called for more non-Malays to join the force.

Thirdly, if indeed the Government has no intention of granting recognition to TARC, then it is critical for TARC administrators to make this information known to all potential students, so as to not mislead them in their future careers. While the private sector is happy to accept many of its graduates, those keen on the civil service should instead apply to other recognised colleges.
It pains me to say this, but the whole episode of the Government not granting recognition to degrees from Chinese top universities, and certificates conferred by TARC which was set up by the MCA, with the government's blessings, hints strongly at systematic disrimination by the civil service, and by implication, our top government leaders to marginalise the Chinese education community.

I hope that the Government will take immediate actions to rectify the above wrongs and demonstrate that the above is all but an exception to the rule that the Government has no intent on marginalising Malaysians of non-Malay descent.

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Systems Engineer - Wireless & Network Infrastructure Deployment

Job Description:

1. Report to Head of Technical

2. Responsible for system design, configuration, total system integration, testing, installation and commissioning.

3. Plan, design and implement advanced infrastructure project especially on Wireless Infrastructure Project

4. Develop and implement project strategy to meet project time line

5. Job scope includes Configure and Monitoring Wireless equipments, Routers, Ethernet and Gigabit switches, VOIP Components, remote access technologies such as VPN and EVPN quality of service networks, DSL, cable modems, Data Acqusition Units, etc., Internet firewalls, network protocol analyzers, and network management hardware and software.


Requirements:

At least 1 year experience in similar or related industry

Certification in CCNA/CCNP/MCSE will be an added advantage.

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Good knowledge of Windows or Linux Servers, scripting language have added advantage

Must be organized, independent, take initiatives, great attention to detail and able to meet tight deadlines
Must be willing to travel

Possess own transport

Malaysian Citizen only.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email your resume stating your current and expected salary with your recent photograph.

Date: 24 March 2009
City/Town: Johor Bahru
Location: Johor
Wage/Salary: Depends on experience
Start: 04/05/09
Duration: Permanet Basis
Type: Full Time
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IBM prefer Cisco CCNA qualifications

IBM - IT Specialist for Wintel System Support


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Experience in implementing Microsoft Windows Server products (Windows 2003/Active Directory/ISA Server/Exchange Server/SQL Server/Operations Manager/Systems Manager) and SAN technologies infrastructure projects;
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Experience in implementing enterprise Linux and Unix systems projects
Understanding of project management principles;
Experience in Change Management and Risk Management processes;
Excellent analytical skill and strong problem solving skills
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as a strong command of the English language, both verbal and written
In- depth technical experience in the following :
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Required

experience in Support Windows and MS Technologies
experience in Apply Problem Solving Techniques
experience in Perform Server Configuration
experience in Apply Knowledge of IBM IT Related Services
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Dell - IT Technical Analyst III-08000HN9

Description
We are looking for individuals to join the APJ IT Site Services Root Cause Analysis Support team. He or She is expected to analyze data obtained from our problem management tool, find the repetitive pattern and eliminate issues at the root level to prevent the issues from repeating itself. He or She must have an analytical mind, perseverance behavior, strong technical skills and good teamwork.

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MCSE certification or other professional certification recommended.
ITIL Foundation certification recommended.
CCNA certification recommended

Job Information Technology - Technical Analysis
Primary LocationAP-MY-Cyberjaya
Schedule Full-time
Shift Rotating