'Sehari Bersama Polis'

On 19 Feb 2011 at Dataran Penggaram Batu Pahat, an event called "Sehari Bersama Polis" was held and hosted by the Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM). The main objective of this event was to foster greater relationship between the police force and the civilians. The event was officiated by Dato’ Mohd Mokhtar Hj. Mohd Shariff, the Chief Police of Johor. Several national security departments also participated in this event. Six POLMAS motorcycles were then presented to the Batu Pahat Police Department. The were also several other events such a slide show demonstrating how the PDRM thwarted an attempted bank robbery and performances by local Malaysian artists.

POLMAS Motocycle

Eagle Patrol Car

Underused Pedestrian Bridges

Despited the existence of pedestrian bridges along the main road of Parit Raja, many still choose not to use them when crossing the road. The main road is very busy with so many cars, buses, lorries are passing the town as the road is a major link to many places such as Batu Pahat town and Kluang. Perhaps it's high time for the relevant authorities to take some stern action on these defiant people.

Election time in UTHM

Campus election fever hit UTHM again. The election took place on 22 February and the students cast their vote to select their new leaders at the University as well as campus levels. The candidates represented two opposing 'parties' namely Pro-Mahasiswa and Pro-Aspirasi. Towards the election day, supporters of the candidates were seen putting up banners, posters around the campus and created a mini 'poster war'. They also campaigned by giving talks and presented their manifesto to the voters.

Creative Musical Night (2010 Southern Zone Malaysia Innovative Carnival) - Performance by SMK Sri Gading

SMK Sri Gading

1st Runner-up

Creative Musical Night (2010 Southern Zone Malaysia Innovative Carnival)

A total of six teams took part in Creative Musical Night Competition. This event was a part of the 2010 Southern Zone Malaysia Innovative Carnival held at UTHM.The participating teams were SMK Sri Gading, Batu Pahat, SMK Tun Ismail / SK Pintas Puding, SK Sri Utama, SMK Temenggung Ibrahim, University Technology Malaysia, and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. The winning team brought home RM5000 and will represent the Southern Zone at the national level competition in November 2010.

The Creative Musical Night was officiated by YB En. M. Asojan A/L Muniyandy. Prizes were presented by Y.B. Datuk Seri Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Full Results:
Champion: SK Sri Utama
1st Runner-Up: SMK Sri Gading
2nd Runner-Up: University Technology Malaysia

Consolation Prizes:
SMK Temenggung Ibrahim
SMK Tun Ismail / SK Pintas Puding
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

The end of UPSR

Yesterday was the last day of UPSR examination for Standard 6 pupils around the country. In Parit Raja, there are several primary schools in the town which were also the centres for the national examination. On the last day, the pupils sat for the Maths and Science papers which ended at 1 pm. Nevertheless, they were not allowed to go home after that as they had to sit for an aptitude test after lunch. At 4 pm, the pupils were seen rushing out from the hall looking very relieved. Some were heard shouting 'Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! cry, indicating that they were free from the UPSR which has burdened them for many months.

Merdeka, Merdeka, Merdeka

Happy 53rd Birthday, Malaysia