Contents. Angkasawan program Manned programs The was an initiative by the Malaysian government to send a Malaysian to the on board. The program was named after the Malay word for astronaut,. It resulted in becoming the first Malaysian in space on 10 October 2007.
The program was officially announced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, as a joint programme with the Russian Federation. It was a project under the government-to-government offset agreement through the purchase of Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Under this agreement the bore the cost of training two Malaysians for and for sending one to the (ISS) in October 2007. It resulted in Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor becoming the first Malaysian in space on 10 October 2007. The evidence suggests that the main objectives of the program are to uplift the national image and to instill in the younger generation greater interest in mathematics and science. At the launch, the Malaysian Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr said: 'It is not merely a project to send a Malaysian into space.
After 50 years of independence, we need a new shift and a new advantage to be more successful as a nation. 'We want to awe and inspire, and spur Malaysians to attain greater success by embracing science and technology.' Later, Dr was more specific as to the objective of the program when he said that it 'was to create awareness among Malaysians the importance of science, technology and the space industry, which could help develop the economy further.'
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Himself said that 'I am not seeking fame or looking forward to be welcomed like a celebrity, but my quest is to inspire Malaysians, especially school children to like learning the subject of science and the space industry.' Muslims in space In April 2006, ANGKASA sponsored a conference of scientists and religious authorities, addressing the issue of how the circumstances of space travel would affect the obligations faced by astronauts (for instance, how can one face the while the Earth). The Malaysian National Space Agency, in co-operation with other Malaysian agencies, developed the 'Guidelines for Performing Islamic Rites at the International Space Station' with the help of 150 scientists and clerics.
The handbook details how Muslim astronauts may observe Islamic rites while in orbit. Daily prayer times are aligned with those at the point of departure and if Mecca cannot be located, the astronauts may pray toward the Earth itself. Female Muslim astronauts are required to cover everything but the palms of their hands and their faces.
Satellite programs Malaysia uses both satellites purchased abroad and developed in country. All of Malaysia's satellites are launched abroad. Tiung SAT is the first Malaysian. The satellite was developed through the technology transfer and training programme between Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB) Malaysia and of the United Kingdom.
TiungSAT-1 was launched aboard the from the in Kazakhstan on 26 September 2000. The satellite was developed for experiments in Earth imaging, observation of meteorology, detection of, data storage and communications. MEASAT MEASAT (Malaysia East Asia Satellite) is the name of a family of owned and operated by Sdn. (MYX: 3875, formerly Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn.
Bhd.), a Malaysian communications satellite operator. As of 2006, the MEASAT satellite network consisted of three satellites designed and built. MEASAT-1 and MEASAT-2 were launched in 1996 and MEASAT-3 in 2006.
The MEASAT-1 and 2 satellites were designed to provide 12 years of both direct-to-user television service in Malaysia and general communications services in the region from Malaysia to the and from to. With the launch of MEASAT-3, the coverage has extended to an area encompassing 70% of the world's population.
RazakSAT is a high-resolution Malaysian Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite that was launched on board a Falcon 1 on 14 July 2009. It was placed into a unique that presents many imaging opportunities for the equatorial region. RazakSAT is an Earth-observing satellite developed in Malaysia and launched in 2009. Its primary instrument is a medium-aperture camera. Images from the camera are relayed to an Image Receiving and Processing ground station in Malaysia. It failed barely more than 1 year after launch, according to an audit report from October 2011. Space launcher plans In Summer 2001 MNSA started reviewing plans for a small indigenous space launcher that would be developed in collaboration with Japan and would allow Malaysia to join the.
Infrastructure MNSA has few satellite-linked ground stations and main Malaysia Space Centre including acting multi-laboratorial Mission Operation Centre, Optical Calibration Laboratory and currently building multi-facilitated Assembly, Integration and Test Centre. For performing of starts of future indigenous space launchers and foreign operators of space launch services (usual launch pads or air-space systems like Russian etc.), Malaysia is planning to found energy-advantageous near- in in Sabah in Malaysian part of island. References.
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Name of Co-operative The co-operative is called the National Co-operative Organisation of Malaysia (ANGKASA). Date of Incorporation 12 May 1971. Membership The organisation serves 3031 co-operatives and 5.3 million members (as of January 2005). Of this total, 1376 are school co-operatives, comprising 1.36 million members.
Activity Apex organisation of the Malaysian co-operative movement, provides educational and support services. Organisational form National Apex Co-operatives.
Area served The organisation serves co-operatives in Malaysia. Introduction The First Malaysian Co-operative Congress in 1953 passed a resolution urging the Government to set up co-operatives in schools to inculcate the co-operative model among school children. The project took off in 1968 with nine schools being selected for the pilot project.
Since then, the number has increased by more than 150-fold and confidence in the school co-operative movement has grown tremendously. The school co-op is recognized and accepted as a co-curriculum activity in Malaysia by the Government, which sees it as an important and meaningful activity, especially for secondary school students. The government formalized its support for the national programme in the country’s Education Act (1961) and the National Education Policy. The members of the co-ops are mainly students ranging from 12 to 17 years of age, a particularly good age for people to be involved in such activities, a very valuable timeframe to introduce co-operative principles and values to the youths. The Government acknowledges that, through co-operative movement, the young students could be developed, among others, as responsible and independent persons, whilst being given opportunity for leadership and business exposure.
ANGKASA The National Co-operative Organisation of Malaysia (ANGKASA) is recognized by the Malaysian government as the national apex body of co-operative organisations. It was registered in May, 1971. The membership of ANGKASA is currently 3,031 co-operatives at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels, including school co-operatives. All told, 1,376 of the 1,472 school co-operatives in existence are members of ANGKASA.
ANGKASA was formed to meet the following objectives:. To unite and represent the Malaysian Co-operative Movement at the national and international level;. To disseminate and propagate the co-operative concept and principles through education and publicity; and. To assist co-operatives in the proper running and management of the organisations by providing advice, education and other necessary services.
The school co-operative movement in Malaysia is highly regarded internationally for its activities and its achievements. It has been highlighted a number of times during the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) General and Regional Assemblies.
However, its success would not be accomplished without the joint effort and mutual understanding between the Ministry of Education and ANGKASA in developing the co-operative movement in the schools. ANGKASA is headed by the National Administrative Committee comprising fifteen elected officials: the President, the Deputy President, three Vice Presidents and ten State Committee Chairpersons. Development of School Co-operative Movement As an apex body, ANGKASA played an important role in promoting and develop co-operatives in schools. For ANGKASA, the best way to develop the movement is through education.
Among the activities organized include: a. Administrative and Management Course; b. Annual Celebration of School Co-operative Day – State and National level; c. School Co-operative Tourism; and d. SEKKOP 123 (Accounting System). Administrative and Management Course Members and internal audit committee attend this course. The aim of the course is to equip board members and auditors with the knowledge and skills in managing their co-operative effectively.
There are six modules in the course, which consists of the following:. Understanding the Co-operative Identity Statement;.
Understanding the Co-operative’s Financial Statement;. Good Governance for Co-operative;.
Co-operative’s Society’s Law in Malaysia;. Co-operative’s Financial Management; and. Rights and Responsibilities of Co-operative Board Members b. Annual Celebration of School Co-operative Day ANGKASA organized its first School Co-operative Day in 1995 and has held them every year since then. The annual event is divided into two categories, state and national level. It is a joint effort between ANGKASA, the Ministry of Education, State Education Departments and the Department of Co-operative Development of Malaysia.
The events organized include the Quiz Competition, an Essay Writing Competition, and a Drawing Competition; it also features Seminars and a Petanque Tournament with themes related to co-operatives and their movement. The participation from the schools has been encouraging and the competition has garnered attention among school going children. The prizes awarded to Quiz and Petanque winners include a trip to visit co-operatives and universities in ASEAN countries.
The winning participant in the Quiz competition is given the opportunity to experience first hand the co-operative movement around the world. Since 1995, the winners have been to Manchester (1995), Japan (1996, 2000, 2002, 2003), Sweden (1997), Thailand (1998), Canada (1999) and Korea (2001).
All the expenses for this travel were borne by ANGKASA. School Co-operative Tourism The School Co-operative Tourism package introduced by ANGKASA differs from the packages by travel agencies. It emphasizes educational programmes rather then typical tourism and sightseeing.
Currently being developed in selected schools in Peninsular Malaysia, it involves local co-operatives in two ways: they can organize tours for their members to visit other co-operatives, or they can host members from other co-operatives. In either event, the programme provides students with the opportunity to plan and to manage tourist packages. When a co-operative serves as a host, it will provide accommodation and organize the itinerary for the stay, including educational activities. The package is drawn up based on a local historical figure who has contributed to the development of Malaysia and includes a discussion on the figure and his or her contributions.
The tour also includes a visit to historical sites in relating to the subject. ANGKASA provides training and guidance for this programme. SEKKOP 123 ANGKASA developed an integrated accounting software programme - Membership, Accounting and Sales System, also known as SEKKOP 123 for school co-operatives. Introduced in 2001, it helps school co-operatives to manage their services better in the areas of sales transaction, stock control, registration of membership and accounting. ANGKASA makes the software available free of charge to school co-operatives.
The advantage of having this software is that less time is needed for finalizing accounts and stock taking, thus helping teachers and students run the business efficiently. Conclusion ANGKASA plays a significant role in the development of school co-operatives. Guided by the co-operative principles and values, ANGKASA believes in providing a positive environment for school co-operatives to thrive in the country and for young people to learn about co-operatives and their effective management. Rahaiah has been ANGKASA's Vice-President since 1994.
She serves as Chairperson of ANGKASA's Education and Women's Development Committee. She is also the Chairperson of the ICA Regional Women's Committee for Asia and the Pacific and a Board Member of the ICA Gender Equality Committee. As the first chairperson of the ICA Regional Women's Committee for Asia Pacific, Rahaiah has been on the ICA Board since 1996.