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Author: Fred JS

Indie Borneo served the purpose as a network site in serving the netizens with educational and beneficial information that matters in life. The arguments and discussion made in this site are purely the reflection of my personal views, perspectives, feelings, beliefs and aspirations in life. Hence, my stands and thoughts may not reflect on the views, perspectives, feelings, beliefs and aspirations shared by my community and followers. This site served the readers with sources and alternatives on informative and educational guidance; while at the same time will be the mode of interaction with target readers who shared common views, perspectives, feelings, beliefs and aspirations as mine. Hence, do not hesitate to contact and e-mail me at fred7js@gmail.com or fred7js@yahoo.com or follow me in facebook and twitter. You can also make a direct phone call to +6019 838 5878 (Fred JS).
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Orang Dayak buka pejabat wakil tetap di New York

May 31, 2019 Fred JS

KOTA KINABALU: Masyarakat Dayak membuka pejabat wakil tetap ke Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB) di Harlem, New York dan sedang berusaha mendaftarkan pertubuhan itu secara rasmi dengan kerajaan Amerika Syarikat. Wakil mereka, Andrew Atama Ambrose berkata, pertubuhan itu akan dikenali sebagai … Continue reading Orang Dayak buka pejabat wakil tetap di New York

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Teachers not to blame for students’ poor English

May 31, 2019 Fred JS

Stop blaming the teachers. It’s an arduous task for teachers these days to motivate students to learn English, especially those in the rural areas. Grades scored by students in major examinations conducted by the ministry have shown that they do … Continue reading Teachers not to blame for students’ poor English

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“Dayaks’ biggest enemies are their own political leaders”

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 Fred JS

KUCHING, May 26: The one major problem facing Dayaks today is political fragmentation, opined Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) secretary-general Julius Enchana. He said this in a statement today in dissent of what Minister of Utilities Dato Sri Dr … Continue reading “Dayaks’ biggest enemies are their own political leaders”

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Dayaks lack discipline, unity in purpose: Masing

May 27, 2019 Fred JS

KUCHING: It is not only the Dayak leaders who are at fault for the political fragmentation of the community, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. Thus, he said that the argument by Parti Bansa … Continue reading Dayaks lack discipline, unity in purpose: Masing

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Dayak’s biggest enemies are their own political masters – Jimmy Adit

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 Fred JS

“The one major problem facing Dayak today is political fragmentation. The Dayak voice is extremely diluted because it is divided among practically all the political parties. These include the non-Dayak based ones and those passing themselves off as multi-racial but … Continue reading Dayak’s biggest enemies are their own political masters – Jimmy Adit

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NGO kaum Dayak dan Iban terkuat jika mereka bersatu

May 27, 2019 Fred JS

MIRI: Pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) berasaskan kaum Dayak dan Iban boleh menjadi terkuat jika mereka semua bersatu kerana kaum itu paling ramai di Sarawak dan mempunyai paling banyak persatuan ketika ini. Menteri Muda Kerajaan Tempatan Datu Dr Penguang Manggil berkata kebanyakan … Continue reading NGO kaum Dayak dan Iban terkuat jika mereka bersatu

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Gobind speaks to R.AGE about his late father, press freedom and the Pakatan manifesto

May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 Fred JS

View > As the legal bureau chief of Pakatan Harapan, Gobind Singh Deo had an important role to play on the night of May 9. At around 10pm, he was called from his constituency in Puchong to the Sheraton Hotel … Continue reading Gobind speaks to R.AGE about his late father, press freedom and the Pakatan manifesto

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Taking a leaf from the Avengers in our education system

May 25, 2019 Fred JS

The government maintaining the 90:10 matriculation quota in favour of Bumiputeras begs the question of how long more before we progress towards meritocracy. Education Minister Maszlee Malik said that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government is only a year old and … Continue reading Taking a leaf from the Avengers in our education system

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If You Don’t Know, Now You Know: 5G | The Daily Show

May 25, 2019 Fred JS

The U.S. and China race to perfect and control 5G technology, which would affect everything from video download speeds to national security, and Donald Trump mounts a defense against Chinese tech giant Huawei. Source : The Daily Show with Trevor Noah … Continue reading If You Don’t Know, Now You Know: 5G | The Daily Show

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Race quota in matriculation programme affects everyone

May 23, 2019 Fred JS

Getting affordable education as a Malay is like shooting fish in a barrel. Getting affordable education as a non-Malay is like shooting at that same barrel but with a bulletproof glass lid. While Malaysia is still a long way from … Continue reading Race quota in matriculation programme affects everyone

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The reform of English language education in Malaysia

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Fred JS

The education ministry’s launch of the English Language Education Reform in Malaysia: The Roadmap 2015-2025 is an indication of the nation’s determination to bring about substantial improvement in our students’ proficiency in the English language. Although the roadmap has been … Continue reading The reform of English language education in Malaysia

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Maszlee keeps on goofing – big time

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Fred JS

Over lunch with a Pakatan Harapan leader from Sarawak last Tuesday, our conversation drifted to the performance of cabinet ministers over the past year. We noted what Dr Mahathir Mohamad had said – the prime minister agrees that some of … Continue reading Maszlee keeps on goofing – big time

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A storm is raging and dividing Harapan supporters

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Fred JS

A storm is raging and dividing our supporters in Pakatan Harapan. In fact, as far as I know, the petition started by Stephen Ng was only hitting 600 petitions in the first two weeks over issues in the Chinese schools, … Continue reading A storm is raging and dividing Harapan supporters

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Is Dropshipping Dead? Can You Still Earn Through It in 2019?

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Fred JS

Is dropshipping dead?! One of the biggest ecommerce business models that made people millions by just sitting in their homes and arbitraging products can’t die so soon… Is it the case? Let’s find out, is dropshipping still profitable! Table of Content Is … Continue reading Is Dropshipping Dead? Can You Still Earn Through It in 2019?

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Maszlee comes under more fire

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Fred JS

PETALING JAYA: Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik (pic) has come under growing criticism for linking the matriculation quota system with the unequal job opportunities for bumiputras in the private sector. MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker said companies in … Continue reading Maszlee comes under more fire

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Minorities and Malays: Life’s lessons about change

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 Fred JS

The problem with some Malays is that they are busy navel-gazing about their superiority, race and religion, and cannot stop complaining about the non-Malays. ( navel-gazing : noun,self-indulgent or excessive contemplation of oneself or a single issue, at the expense … Continue reading Minorities and Malays: Life’s lessons about change

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Is Harapan addicted to the ‘Bumi Agenda’ too?

May 16, 2019May 20, 2019 Fred JS

Why is Pakatan Harapan talking about a “bumi agenda” when it should be “Bumi manusia” (Earth of mankind) as proposed by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, in a classic novel of our Nusantara? You lost in Semenyih and you want to speed up a … Continue reading Is Harapan addicted to the ‘Bumi Agenda’ too?

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Strict but with a heart of gold: A teacher who moulds leaders

May 16, 2019 Fred JS

SUBANG JAYA: The boys and girls were as noisy as any group of unsupervised teenagers, but a hush fell over the small room the moment Saramah Varughese walked in. All bantering and rowdiness came to a halt and the prefects … Continue reading Strict but with a heart of gold: A teacher who moulds leaders

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New English syllabus brings some hope to a public school

May 16, 2019 Fred JS

SUBANG JAYA: Having taught in public schools for more than 30 years now, English teacher Chan believes she can speak competently of the challenges she and her colleagues face. She blames the public education programme for the failure of schools … Continue reading New English syllabus brings some hope to a public school

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7 Inspirational RAGS TO RICHES Stories

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 Fred JS

What are the success rules from Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Kanye West, Tony Robbins, and Elon Musk that had the biggest personal impact on me? View > Source : Evan Carmichael   Continue reading 7 Inspirational RAGS TO RICHES Stories

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Were Sarawak and Sabah decolonised before Malaysia formed?

May 13, 2019 Fred JS

‘United Nations Resolutions 1514 and 1541 require decolonisation first before colonies allowed to determine their political future.’ There is no such thing as equal partnership within a federation, according to Universiti Malaya’s law professor Emeritus Prof Datuk Dr Shad Saleem … Continue reading Were Sarawak and Sabah decolonised before Malaysia formed?

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Incompetent recruiters overvalue academic qualifications

May 13, 2019 Fred JS

Akhbar & Associates is a Kuala Lumpur based private investigation agency that has conducted many background checks on potential hires for companies and found 5 per cent to 7 per cent of shortlisted candidates had fake degrees, while 10 per … Continue reading Incompetent recruiters overvalue academic qualifications

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Malaysia was stillborn when founded in 1963, claims former rep

May 12, 2019 Fred JS

KUCHING, May 13: Former Batu Lintang assemblyman Voon Lee Shan opines that Malaysia was ‘dead’ ever since the nation was founded because of complications May 13, 2019 Voon Lee Shan leading up to and during its formation and no act … Continue reading Malaysia was stillborn when founded in 1963, claims former rep

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“If MA63 is not law, then what is Sarawak doing in Malaysia?”

May 12, 2019 Fred JS

KUCHING, April 29: Sarawak Association for Peoples’ Aspirations (Sapa) president Dominique Ng said if Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is not a law, then it is not applicable nor binding on its components. Speaking at the ‘Should Sarawakians Support the Amendment … Continue reading “If MA63 is not law, then what is Sarawak doing in Malaysia?”

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Don’t dream of decentralisation, activist tells Sarawak, Sabah

May 12, 2019 Fred JS

PETALING JAYA: Political activist Zainnal Ajamain has dismissed Sarawak’s hope of autonomy over health and education as a dream that would not be realised. He said the same would hold true for Sabah. He told FMT he could not see … Continue reading Don’t dream of decentralisation, activist tells Sarawak, Sabah

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Retain multi-stream schooling

May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 Fred JS

Our multi-stream educational system is found only in Malaysia. Most other countries, developed or developing have a one stream educational system. Even Singapore, I believe adopts a single stream system. Our present system of education – multi stream, Bahasa Melayu, … Continue reading Retain multi-stream schooling

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