Our new Guest under the spot light program is Rohani for Malaysia

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Permalink Reply by MOHAMED KADALAYI on June 15, 2009 at 3:54pm

A grand salute & Left Handshake to our new Guest. We welcome you to the fantastic world of scouting and scouting4peace. We can see lot of scouts/guides and leaders from Malasiya in s4p. I hope you will give a short description and history of Scouting in Malasiya

Thanks 'N' Regards
Mohamed

Permalink Reply by John Payne on June 16, 2009 at 2:07am

Hello Rohani. I hope I am not writing this too soon, because we are suppose to let you answer one question at a time out of respect. However here I go.
As a Teacher of children, you are one of the more educated person upon the planet.
Enstien gave us the Theroy of Relativity and more.
Henry Beacon said something simlar to "Thoughts are things and become things"
If thought is Energy and in my opinion it is. And there are different wave lengths from the scale of hating & fearing something to Loving and being at Peace.
Then assuming that there is between 28 and 50 million Scouts ready and willing to aid our planet.
What do you beileve the impact upon our planet would be if these Scouts would say a 10 min. prayer every day to our Creator for the sake of World Peace, and World love for our Planet and Enviroment.?
How do you think it would impact our Planet for World Peace & Survival? Or would it do anything at all in your opinion?
John Payne

Permalink Reply by Rohani bt Haji Ahmad on June 16, 2009 at 4:14pm

Hello John!
There is no doubt that as a teacher of children, Insyallah not only me, you and the rest could also train and lead our pupils so that they could be a useful person not only to their family, community, society, states, nations and to the world but also towards the Creator. With the love, patience and of course introducing them to the religion that they are believe in, we could mould them into what we want them to be.
Regarding to your question , it's a very abstract question since you have to look at it from different view and perspective. If I want to be realistic, I would say that praying alone is not sufficient to keep the world peace. As 28 to 50 million Scouts pray for peace (which is only 0.7% of 6.7 billion world population), there are another 99.3% of world population which are not in Scouting movement, and maybe not really care about peace. Therefore, it is almosyt impossible to keep the world in peace if we rely only on prayers.

By realizing that Scouting Movement is still a minority in the world population, it is very important to recruit more new members and spread the peace ideology of Scouting to the entire world. We should tell the others why Scouting is a better platform compare to other movement and how effective we can achieve in order to reform our next generation. Scouts Promise and Scouts Laws are two major elements which can guide Scouts member to be a peace keeper. If all the Scouts members really obey the Scouts Promise and Scouts Laws, there is always a hope to create a better world.


In order to make sure that our plan can be done, we should get back to the principle of DUIT (Doa/prayer, usaha/effort, ikhtiar/, tawakkal/preseverance). Although this is based on Islam principles, I guess it can be shared with the entire world. What you said is only the "Doa" part. If we really want to have a peaceful Earth, then we should also think about what should be done to keep the world peaceful, try our best to implement our thoughts and then let the Almighty God decide the best for us.

Thanks and best regards

Permalink Reply by John Payne on June 16, 2009 at 4:28pm

Thankyou very much for everything you expressed to us.
And thankyou for taking your time.
John Payne

Permalink Reply by lehadoan ( Cheo-Tutam) on June 16, 2009 at 2:48am

Hi.
Very nice come all my friends.
Welcom-Lef hand shake.
Rs.Lehadoan

Permalink Reply by Rohani bt Haji Ahmad on June 17, 2009 at 7:40am

Hello Lehadoan!
Salam pengakap from Malaysia. Thanks

Permalink Reply by Rohani bt Haji Ahmad on June 16, 2009 at 6:13am

Salam Pengakap to Mohamed Kadalayi
History of Scout - Malaysia


Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia (The Scouts Association of Malaysia) is an organisation for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 17, based in Malaysia. Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia (PPM) is part of the global Scouting movement and national member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). It is the only uniformed body in Malaysia to have been established and officially regulated by an act of parliament through the Scouts Association Of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1968.

History
Scouting was first introduced in Singapore in 1908, but was officially founded on July 2, 1910, when young Scoutmaster Frank Cooper Sands arrived in Singapore from Nottingham and established two Boy Scout troops in Singapore for the children of the British colonists. From there, the movement spread to other parts of the Straits Settlements and what were to become the states of Malaysia. Sands spent the next 40 years helping to create Scouting in the region, and is often called the "Father of Malayan Scouting".

In 1974, Datuk Syed Hashim bin Abdullah was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. Other recipients include Tan Sri Kamarul Ariffin bin Mohd Yassin in 1983.


Founding of Scouting in the States of Malaysia
The founding of Scouts movements in the states of Malaysia were, by date and founder

1913 - Sabah, by Reverend Thomas Cecil Alexander in Sandakan.
1915 - Penang, by H.R. Cheeseman of the Penang Free School
1915 - Sarawak, by Reverend Thomas Cecil Alexander in Kuching (active only from 1930 onwards). (See Here)
1922 - Kedah, by E.C. Hicks, E.A.G. Stuart, R.P.S. Walker and C.W. Bloomfield.
1926 - Perak, by I.R. Wheeler at Malay College Kuala Kangsar.
1926 - Melaka, by R. Brunstone in Malacca.
1926 - Negeri Sembilan, by R. Brunstone, Bird and Roger Smith.
1926 - Selangor, by Ameen Akbar.
1927 - Terengganu, by A.J. Gracle.
1927 - Kelantan, by Y.M. Tengku Ahmad Temenggong.
1928 - Johor, by H.R. Cheeseman in the English College (now Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar).
1931 - Perlis, by Bird and Roger Smith.

Pahang, by G.M. Laidlow in Pekan, restored in 1927 by H.P. Hertslet

Uniform
A Junior scout's uniform consists of a short-sleeve (girls wear long sleeves) grey shirt, with two pockets with buttons on the left and right breast, the official neckerchief, the forage cap, navy blue pants, the official bronze belt, navy blue socks and black canvas shoes with laces. A miniature Malaysian flag is stitched on the right breast pocket and the Tenderfoot badge stitched on the left one. The neckerchief, with red, white and blue stripes, must be worn on one's collar, and fastened with the official woggle. The forage cap has a badge with the Malaysian scout emblem on one side.

On one's left sleeve is one's patrol's name, and one's merit badges. On the right sleeve is one's state, one's district, and one's troop number. The advancement badge is sewn below the troop number when a Junior Scout earns it. Depending on a Junior Scout's rank and/or badges, he/she may be allowed to wear a lanyard.

A Senior Scout's uniform is the same as the Junior Scout's except for the position of badges.

The King's Scout badge is worn on one's left sleeve, five centimetres below the patrol badge. On one's left sleeve is one's patrol's name, and one's advancement badges. The Senior Scout's have up to five advancement badges. Once taken, the Senior Scout will go on to become a King's Scout. The King's Scout badge is worn 5 centimeters below the patrol badge in place of all the 5 Senior Badges.

A Leader's (Rovers/Scoutmasters) uniform is the same as the Junior Scouts with the exception of the badges sewn and the epaulettes worn. Rovers wear red epaulettes while Assistant Scoutmasters right up to the Chief Scout wears blue epaulettes with different symbols on it. A Rover Crew may make its own Crew emblem and the one can sew it on the right sleeve underneath the Crew Letter. The uniform also includes a picture of Paul Fredin. The advancement badges for Rovers are worn on the left side, underneath the Rover badge, while the minaiture King's Scout Badge is worn on the right hand sleeve.

Scout Oath
The Scout Oath is:
Bahawa dengan sesungguhnya saya berjanji dan bersetia, yang saya dengan seberapa daya upaya, saya akan:

taat kepada Tuhan, Raja dan Negara
menolong orang pada setiap masa
menurut undang-undang penangkap
(translated from Malay):
On my honour I promise that I will do my best,

to do my duty to God, King and country
to help others at all times
to obey the scout laws

Scout Laws
The Scout Laws are (translated from Malay):

A Scout is to be trusted and have self dignity.
A Scout loyal towards the King and other Rajas, towards the Scout Masters, parents, employer and the people under him.
A Scout is to make himself useful and helpful at all times.
A Scout is a friend to all of any States, rank or any other religion.
A Scout is good and kind and will always do good.
A Scout is good and kind to animals.
A Scout always follow his parents',Leaders' orders without any questions.
A Scout is always patient and smile during difficulties.
A Scout is thrifty.
A Scout is clean and pure of thoughts, words and actions.


Scout Sign and Salute
To do the scout sign, the middle three fingers of the right hand are raised and the thumb covering the little finger, with the upper arm held horizontally and the forearm vertically. The three raised fingers represent the three fundamental parts of the Scout Promise, and the thumb over the little finger represents the strong protecting the weak. The scout sign is used whenever pledging the Scout Promise.

To do the scout salute, do the scout sign and then the middle finger is moved till it touches the right eyebrow.

Badges
Regardless of which unit one is a member of, one must pass the Keahlian (Tenderfoot) test before being eligible for any other badges. This test examines one on one's qualifications to become a scout, testing one on the scout uniform, scout emblems, scout oath, scout laws, scout salute and sign, the history of scouting, and basic knot-tying, such as tying a reef knot.

For Pengakap Kanak-Kanak (Cub Scouts), one may receive the Keris Gangsa (Bronze Dagger) badge, Keris Perak (Silver Dagger) badge and Keris Emas (Gold Dagger) badge. The dagger or Keris is a malay dagger used as an official weapon by the royalty. One must attain all preceding badges before qualifying for the next one. One may also receive various merit badges.

These are the badges for the Cub Scouts

These are the badges which the Cub Scouts should acquired before they are qualified for the Rambu Pengakap.

For Pengakap Muda (Junior Scout), one may receive the Usaha (Third Class) badge, Maju (Second Class) badge and Jaya (First Class) badge. One must attain all preceding badges before qualifying for the next one. One can also receive a total of eight merit badges; two for hobbies, three for knowledge, and another three for service. Once one has met certain conditions, one can receive the Rambu Pengakap Muda (Junior Scout Lanyard) which is green in colour.

For Pengakap Remaja (Senior Scout), one may receive Jaya Diri (Independence) badge, Kemahiran (Skills)
badge, Kegiatan (Activities) badge, Ekspedisi (Expedition) badge and Perkhidmatan (Service) badge. Again, once one has met certain conditions, one can receive the Rambu Pengakap Remaja (Senior Scout Lanyard).
These are the main badges for the Senior Scouts.

King's Scout badgeOnce one has obtained the Rambu Pengakap Muda and Rambu Pengakap Remaja, one is eligible to become a Pengakap Raja (King's Scout). The qualified candidate will hand in his/her application form to the district commissioner together with his/her logbooks and certs (of all badges received). He/she will be evaluated and made to undergo a Ujian Sikap Pengakap Raja (King Scout Code of Conduct Examination) which consists of 5 components which are Tanggungjawab (Responsibility), Pengembaraan (Expedition), Perkhidmatan Masyarakat (Community Service), Kegiatan (Activity), and Berdikari (Independence). This evaluation is either done in a camp (3 days 2 nights) organized by the district or state level or done as part of a 5 day 4 night expedition. Either way, all the 5 components are covered.

Once a candidate passed the Ujian Sikap Pengakap Raja, he/she qualifies for the Pentarafan Pengakap Raja (King Scout Standardization Camp), a 3 day 2 nights organized by his/her respective Lembaga Pentaraf Negeri(State King Scout Standardizers).

Pentarafan Pengakap Raja involves solo camping and making campcraft (minimum 20 gadgets), pioneering, first aid, foot and stave drills, backwoodsman cooking and handicraft making.Then the Calon Pengakap Raja (King's Scout Candidate) will receive a Rambu Pengakap Raja (Bushman's Thong ) which is self-made. Once one has passed, the pretigious Sijil Pengakap Raja (King Scout certificate) which is signed by every king/sultan from all 9 states of Malaysia as well as signed and presented personally by the Sultan of the state in which one passed his test, at the palace.


Troop Organisation
A troop is divided into several patrols, each with its own patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. A committee called the Patrol Leaders Council plans all the troop's activities, with guidance from the troop's scoutmaster(s). The Patrol Leaders Council consists of all the patrol leaders and their assistants if the council is too small. From the Patrol Leader's Council, Patrol Leaders are elected to become the Troop Leader, Assistant Troop Leader, Secretary, Treasurer and Quartermaster. This committee is called the Court of Honour and is the most exclusive committee in a troop. The posts mentioned are the least a troop can have. Besides the above mentioned posts, other posts such as Discipline Officer, Den warden, Librarian, IT Director, Historian and much more can be added if the need should arise.

A patrol itself, besides its patrol leader and assistant patrol leader, has a secretary for taking down the details of a patrol meeting, has a treasurer for recording the financial matters and has a quartermaster for taking care of the patrol's equipment. During camp, the quartermaster becomes the equipment quartermaster, and a food quartermaster is appointed. The secretary becomes assistant patrol leader if the patrol leader or assistant patrol leader does not show up for a meeting.

Jamborees in Malaysia
Malaysia has held many national jamborees since 1966. Each state takes turn to be the host, and only Perlis and Selangor has yet to host one. The list of the various national jamborees and the years are as follows :

1966 - Penang Camp Chief - Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee
1970 - Melaka
1974 - Johor
1978 - Sarawak
1982 - Kelantan
1986 - Pahang
1989 - Perak
1992 - Sabah
1997 - Terengganu
2002 - Kedah
2006 - Negeri Sembilan
2008 - Melaka
2009 - Melaka
2010 - Selangor

Malaysian National Scout headquarters
The headquarters for the Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia is on Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
It is a 4 storey building, with the offices at the 1st floor, with hostels on the 3rd and 4th floor. It is situated near Petaling Street, within walking distance from Pasar Seni, the nearest PUTRA-LRT station. It is open 5 days a week. There is a Scout Shop situated on the ground floor of the building.

The Scout headquarters serves as a national centre for administration for Scout matters. It has a paid staff of 5. Wood Badge and leadership courses are held there too.

This our scout's logo

Permalink Reply by MOHAMED KADALAYI on June 16, 2009 at 7:46am

Thank you very much for the valuable info to s4p

Permalink Reply by Rohani bt Haji Ahmad on June 16, 2009 at 10:34am

You're most welcome

Permalink Reply by Ananias Y. Viray, Jr. on June 16, 2009 at 8:26am

Hello Madam,

As a neighbor and fellow South East Asian Scouter, I welcome you with much joy and strong belief that you will be a big help in the propagation of scouting in this part of the world, in making scouting a tool for world peace and a venue for new ideas and discussions of utmost importance.

Mabuhay at Maraming Salamat.

Permalink Reply by Rohani bt Haji Ahmad on June 21, 2009 at 4:17pm

Salam Pengakap!
Thanks. To sustain peace and friendship among our country, right now I've on my way preparing a paperwork for the scout interchange between my district (Putrajaya) with Tg Pinang's Pramuka (2010). the scouters from Putrajaya will be living with their foster parents in Tanjung Pinang and will be doing some useful activities which has been prepared. As a return, they will also be sending their pramuka (scouts) to us and same activites will be carried out. If this project turned successfully, then I'll will dproceed with other countries. If you are interested in this project, we could discuss this matter in details.

Permalink Reply by Rohani bt Haji Ahmad on June 16, 2009 at 10:28am

This is the picture of King Scout certificate which is totally different from others because we have the signature of our 9 sultans from 9 states in Malaysia which are Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan

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