School peddles fake RMIT degree
Brookes business school in Singapore peddles fake RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) certificates. The students did not know that the certificates were fakes. They only discovered it when one of their fellow graduates was given a stern warning by a bank when she tried to apply for a job with her fake RMIT degree. Part time lecturers, whom the ‘ graduates’ say kept changing, taught them. They were required to hand up about eight to ten assignments. One ‘graduate’ says that her assignments were never graded and returned, but she received a glowing transcript with more than a dozen distinctions. Besides selling fake RMIT degrees, the school also peddled bachelor of business degrees from Brookes University, which students said they were told was based in Truro city in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. When The Straits Times called Brookes Business School to find out what other degrees they offered, a staff member proffered a one-year course from the University of Wales or the University of Ballarat in Australia, both costing $18,000. The Straits Times contacted both universities. Ballarat University said it has no such agreement with Brookes. Meanwhile, one RMIT ‘graduate’ said she had recently resigned from her well paying job after learning that her degree was a fake. The 28- year old said that she had come across many schools that offer degrees from unheard- of universities in strange places, and when Brookes offered an RMIT degree, she thought that there was no way that the degree could be a fake, as no would dare use the name of a well-established university like RMIT
My opinions- I think that this is a very dishonest thing to do. These people have paid money to come and try to better their knowledge so that they can get a job. By doing this, they are depriving the students of their money, knowledge and jobs. This is incredibly unfair in my opinion. The young ‘graduate’ who was mentioned earlier, must have been heartbroken to find that she had been cheated of her education and her money. If it was me, I would have sued the school for cheating so many people. Now, none of the people can look for jobs, and those who have jobs might probably be fired. I also think that this school should be closed down. There are many fake programmes in this school, and the cost of each programme is quite expensive, with the money going into the thousands.
- I also pity the principal of this organisation, who apparently had no idea that the certificates were fake. I think that what the 28-year-old above-mentioned graduate was showing incredible integrity. Most other people would have not admitted that they had a fake certificate, as it was a well paying job. I am surprised that she did not take legal action.
Thursday 18 June 2009
NEWS FLASH!!^_^
School peddles fake RMIT degree
Brookes business school in Singapore peddles fake RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) certificates. The students did not know that the certificates were fakes. They only discovered it when one of their fellow graduates was given a stern warning by a bank when she tried to apply for a job with her fake RMIT degree. Part time lecturers, whom the ‘ graduates’ say kept changing, taught them. They were required to hand up about eight to ten assignments. One ‘graduate’ says that her assignments were never graded and returned, but she received a glowing transcript with more than a dozen distinctions. Besides selling fake RMIT degrees, the school also peddled bachelor of business degrees from Brookes University, which students said they were told was based in Truro city in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. When The Straits Times called Brookes Business School to find out what other degrees they offered, a staff member proffered a one-year course from the University of Wales or the University of Ballarat in Australia, both costing $18,000. The Straits Times contacted both universities. Ballarat University said it has no such agreement with Brookes. Meanwhile, one RMIT ‘graduate’ said she had recently resigned from her well paying job after learning that her degree was a fake. The 28- year old said that she had come across many schools that offer degrees from unheard- of universities in strange places, and when Brookes offered an RMIT degree, she thought that there was no way that the degree could be a fake, as no would dare use the name of a well-established university like RMIT
My opinions- I think that this is a very dishonest thing to do. These people have paid money to come and try to better their knowledge so that they can get a job. By doing this, they are depriving the students of their money, knowledge and jobs. This is incredibly unfair in my opinion. The young ‘graduate’ who was mentioned earlier, must have been heartbroken to find that she had been cheated of her education and her money. If it was me, I would have sued the school for cheating so many people. Now, none of the people can look for jobs, and those who have jobs might probably be fired. I also think that this school should be closed down. There are many fake programmes in this school, and the cost of each programme is quite expensive, with the money going into the thousands.
- I also pity the principal of this organisation, who apparently had no idea that the certificates were fake. I think that what the 28-year-old above-mentioned graduate was showing incredible integrity. Most other people would have not admitted that they had a fake certificate, as it was a well paying job. I am surprised that she did not take legal action.
Brookes business school in Singapore peddles fake RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) certificates. The students did not know that the certificates were fakes. They only discovered it when one of their fellow graduates was given a stern warning by a bank when she tried to apply for a job with her fake RMIT degree. Part time lecturers, whom the ‘ graduates’ say kept changing, taught them. They were required to hand up about eight to ten assignments. One ‘graduate’ says that her assignments were never graded and returned, but she received a glowing transcript with more than a dozen distinctions. Besides selling fake RMIT degrees, the school also peddled bachelor of business degrees from Brookes University, which students said they were told was based in Truro city in Cornwall in the United Kingdom. When The Straits Times called Brookes Business School to find out what other degrees they offered, a staff member proffered a one-year course from the University of Wales or the University of Ballarat in Australia, both costing $18,000. The Straits Times contacted both universities. Ballarat University said it has no such agreement with Brookes. Meanwhile, one RMIT ‘graduate’ said she had recently resigned from her well paying job after learning that her degree was a fake. The 28- year old said that she had come across many schools that offer degrees from unheard- of universities in strange places, and when Brookes offered an RMIT degree, she thought that there was no way that the degree could be a fake, as no would dare use the name of a well-established university like RMIT
My opinions- I think that this is a very dishonest thing to do. These people have paid money to come and try to better their knowledge so that they can get a job. By doing this, they are depriving the students of their money, knowledge and jobs. This is incredibly unfair in my opinion. The young ‘graduate’ who was mentioned earlier, must have been heartbroken to find that she had been cheated of her education and her money. If it was me, I would have sued the school for cheating so many people. Now, none of the people can look for jobs, and those who have jobs might probably be fired. I also think that this school should be closed down. There are many fake programmes in this school, and the cost of each programme is quite expensive, with the money going into the thousands.
- I also pity the principal of this organisation, who apparently had no idea that the certificates were fake. I think that what the 28-year-old above-mentioned graduate was showing incredible integrity. Most other people would have not admitted that they had a fake certificate, as it was a well paying job. I am surprised that she did not take legal action.
Wednesday 10 June 2009
News Flash!=))
$600 MILLION VACCINE PLANT OPENS IN TUAS
The pharmaceutical industry in Singapore has been given a boost, with the opening of the state of the art GSK (GlaxoSmithKline). The plant will be able to produce biologic drugs, which are have natural products, such as blood or bacteria, and Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that has the capability. The hygiene measures needed in this factory are extremely stringent. Though the plant opened yesterday, production will only begin in 2011. The reason for this is that it takes two years for the auditors from around the world to satisfy themselves that the standards at Tuas are up to standard. In all the plants cost an estimated $3 billion, and will employ over 1,000 people. GSK also announced that it was setting up a $30 million endowment fund for graduate studies in sustainable manufacturing processes, green chemistry and health policies.
My opinions
- I think that this will provide many Singaporeans with job opportunities, especially during the recession, which has left many people retrenched. However, the downside is that they have to be highly skilled. Yet, they still have chances to get the job. I also think that the $30 million fund set up by GSK was very generous and they are strengthening the ties between Singapore and GSK. The endowment fund will allow the government to dip into it for enrichment trips and learning journeys, like our school.
- I also approve the stringent hygiene measures implemented in the biological drug factories as people are consuming these drugs that they produce and their life may hang in the balance. If accidentally one careless person drops a millilitre more of solution into the medicine, the consumer could die. This is why they only employ highly skilled people. If the plastic packaging is slightly mouldy, they medicines will be spoilt. This is why they have such stringent hygiene and staff choosing measures. I fully approve of these measures, and will strongly support any increase in their hygiene measures.
The pharmaceutical industry in Singapore has been given a boost, with the opening of the state of the art GSK (GlaxoSmithKline). The plant will be able to produce biologic drugs, which are have natural products, such as blood or bacteria, and Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that has the capability. The hygiene measures needed in this factory are extremely stringent. Though the plant opened yesterday, production will only begin in 2011. The reason for this is that it takes two years for the auditors from around the world to satisfy themselves that the standards at Tuas are up to standard. In all the plants cost an estimated $3 billion, and will employ over 1,000 people. GSK also announced that it was setting up a $30 million endowment fund for graduate studies in sustainable manufacturing processes, green chemistry and health policies.
My opinions
- I think that this will provide many Singaporeans with job opportunities, especially during the recession, which has left many people retrenched. However, the downside is that they have to be highly skilled. Yet, they still have chances to get the job. I also think that the $30 million fund set up by GSK was very generous and they are strengthening the ties between Singapore and GSK. The endowment fund will allow the government to dip into it for enrichment trips and learning journeys, like our school.
- I also approve the stringent hygiene measures implemented in the biological drug factories as people are consuming these drugs that they produce and their life may hang in the balance. If accidentally one careless person drops a millilitre more of solution into the medicine, the consumer could die. This is why they only employ highly skilled people. If the plastic packaging is slightly mouldy, they medicines will be spoilt. This is why they have such stringent hygiene and staff choosing measures. I fully approve of these measures, and will strongly support any increase in their hygiene measures.
Friday 5 June 2009
news flash!
CHARITIES LESS KEEN ON TV FUND-RAISERS
Summary: The high cost of staging and the economic downturn are the main reasons for the low number of televised fund- raisers this year. Currently, only three shows have been confirmed - the Tabung Amal Adilfiltri Trust Fund's show, which aired in January on Suria, the Community Chest’s (ComChest) show on the 14th of June, and the President’s Star Charity show on the 11th of October. These shows raised about $15.6 million in total. The other charities, however, are not confident of pulling in the millions of dollars in donations need to make the event worthwhile.
My Opinions: I think that these charities might be taking a risk holding the fundraisers. Given the gloomy economy, I do not think that anyone might want to donate, and if no one donates or the donations are not enough, these charities will suffer heavy losses. However, the more popular shows, such as the President’s Star Charity, might make money, as they are widely known and have the sympathy of many people.
i also thnk that if there is one big show for all the major charities in singapore, it will be very sucessful. the profit can then be divided eqally among all the charities. the cost can also be minimised and there will also be good earnings.
Summary: The high cost of staging and the economic downturn are the main reasons for the low number of televised fund- raisers this year. Currently, only three shows have been confirmed - the Tabung Amal Adilfiltri Trust Fund's show, which aired in January on Suria, the Community Chest’s (ComChest) show on the 14th of June, and the President’s Star Charity show on the 11th of October. These shows raised about $15.6 million in total. The other charities, however, are not confident of pulling in the millions of dollars in donations need to make the event worthwhile.
My Opinions: I think that these charities might be taking a risk holding the fundraisers. Given the gloomy economy, I do not think that anyone might want to donate, and if no one donates or the donations are not enough, these charities will suffer heavy losses. However, the more popular shows, such as the President’s Star Charity, might make money, as they are widely known and have the sympathy of many people.
i also thnk that if there is one big show for all the major charities in singapore, it will be very sucessful. the profit can then be divided eqally among all the charities. the cost can also be minimised and there will also be good earnings.
Friday 19 December 2008
news report!!!
Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has lifted the suspension on the import of milk and milk products from China AVA said that following its inspection of dairy farms, milk collection centres and food processing establishments in China, it is satisfied with the control measures in place to ensure that milk and milk products imported from China are not contaminated with melamine. Products produced by approved establishments on or after December 18 will be allowed into Singapore.AVA has also imposed additional import conditions for such Chinese products. These include mandatory batch testing of raw materials by manufacturers for melamine contamination and health certification by the Chinese authorities that consignments exported to Singapore have been tested and are melamine-free.AVA said it will continue to monitor the products imported into Singapore to ensure that they are safe for consumption.
Singapore is finally allowing China made dairy products to be sold in shops. before this, they had banned all China made dairy products as most of them had been tainted with melamine. Melamine is one of the major components in Pigment Yellow 150, a colorant in inks and plastics.
i am glad that this dairy scare is over as now we do not need to be worried about consuming china made products. but i also think that we should still be observant. the AVA says that it will be conducting suprise checks every now and again. this is a good precaution.
Six Singaporeans and 11 Malaysians were arrested in a joint operation, conducted from December 9 to 16, between Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Malaysia's Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID).Close to 26kg of Ketamine, 191g of Ice, 10,275 Erimin-5 tablets and 50 Ecstasy tablets were seized as part of the operation.Cash, suspected to be drug proceeds amounting to some S$14,400 and RM10,000, was also recovered.Seven Malaysia-registered cars were also seized. Among the Singaporeans arrested were a 49-year-old unemployed man, a 26-year-old hawker assistant and a 45-year-old unemployed drug syndicate leader CNB says the operation was the result of investigations into the Singaporean syndicate leader based in Johor Bahru, who was supplying drugs to traffickers in Singapore
the reason for conducting this search was because of the recent find of heroin in Singapore. the CNB joined forces with their malaysian counterparts to stop the circle of drug traffickers from selling drugs to innocent people and hurting them. i do not understand why people want to take drugs as they will only harm us instead of benifiting us. i think every child in Singapore should be educated on the dangers of drugs and what to do if they are offered drugs.
Singapore is finally allowing China made dairy products to be sold in shops. before this, they had banned all China made dairy products as most of them had been tainted with melamine. Melamine is one of the major components in Pigment Yellow 150, a colorant in inks and plastics.
i am glad that this dairy scare is over as now we do not need to be worried about consuming china made products. but i also think that we should still be observant. the AVA says that it will be conducting suprise checks every now and again. this is a good precaution.
Six Singaporeans and 11 Malaysians were arrested in a joint operation, conducted from December 9 to 16, between Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Malaysia's Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID).Close to 26kg of Ketamine, 191g of Ice, 10,275 Erimin-5 tablets and 50 Ecstasy tablets were seized as part of the operation.Cash, suspected to be drug proceeds amounting to some S$14,400 and RM10,000, was also recovered.Seven Malaysia-registered cars were also seized. Among the Singaporeans arrested were a 49-year-old unemployed man, a 26-year-old hawker assistant and a 45-year-old unemployed drug syndicate leader CNB says the operation was the result of investigations into the Singaporean syndicate leader based in Johor Bahru, who was supplying drugs to traffickers in Singapore
the reason for conducting this search was because of the recent find of heroin in Singapore. the CNB joined forces with their malaysian counterparts to stop the circle of drug traffickers from selling drugs to innocent people and hurting them. i do not understand why people want to take drugs as they will only harm us instead of benifiting us. i think every child in Singapore should be educated on the dangers of drugs and what to do if they are offered drugs.
Monday 15 December 2008
News report!!
no1) Panasonic has retrnched 17 workers,largely rank-and-file. The company's director of Corporate Communications for Panasonic Asia Pacific, Mr Katsumi Takahashi said the company made the cuts to improve the overall efficiency of its operations in Singapore and Batam.
It's also been in touch with the union to provide retraining and employment assistance for affected employees who have been with the company for an average of 15 years.Mr Takahashi added that the company has no plans at present to let more workers go.However, more layoffs could come by March next year and they're likely to come from the administrative departments.
I think this is due to the economy's downturn.i also feel sorry for the people who have been retrenched because now they have no jobs, so how can the people support their families? also, what if the person was the family's sole breadwinner? they would be in a huge mess. if this happened to one of our family members, what can we do? the only thing for us to is to keep our fingers crossed. hopefully, the economy will take a turn for the better next year.if not, who knows what will happen in the future?
no2) Singapore students have once again done well in Science and Mathematics at an international study. The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) looked at the subjects at the Primary 4 and Secondary 2 levels. In Science, Singapore ranked first in both primary and secondary levels.As for Primary 4 Mathematics, Singapore was second with a score of 599, eight points behind leaders Hong Kong.Taiwan was ranked third and Japan fourth.For Secondary 2 Mathematics, Singapore was third behind Taiwan and Korea with only five points separating the three.
this is a very impressive achivement. i also think that instead of only doing the primary 4 and secondary 2 levels, they should do it for all of the levels so it can be more of a challenge. i think that if singapore tries harder, we can be first for primary and secondary maths and science.i also think that the children in hong kong must be very smart.in the news, they mentioned that singapore The TIMSS study also affirmed that Singapore schools are well-equipped with Science laboratories, and resources are readily available for Mathematics and Science instruction. In addition, Singapore schools are ranked the highest or second highest internationally when it comes to providing students with a safe and conducive environment for learning.this also a very good recognition to have
It's also been in touch with the union to provide retraining and employment assistance for affected employees who have been with the company for an average of 15 years.Mr Takahashi added that the company has no plans at present to let more workers go.However, more layoffs could come by March next year and they're likely to come from the administrative departments.
I think this is due to the economy's downturn.i also feel sorry for the people who have been retrenched because now they have no jobs, so how can the people support their families? also, what if the person was the family's sole breadwinner? they would be in a huge mess. if this happened to one of our family members, what can we do? the only thing for us to is to keep our fingers crossed. hopefully, the economy will take a turn for the better next year.if not, who knows what will happen in the future?
no2) Singapore students have once again done well in Science and Mathematics at an international study. The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) looked at the subjects at the Primary 4 and Secondary 2 levels. In Science, Singapore ranked first in both primary and secondary levels.As for Primary 4 Mathematics, Singapore was second with a score of 599, eight points behind leaders Hong Kong.Taiwan was ranked third and Japan fourth.For Secondary 2 Mathematics, Singapore was third behind Taiwan and Korea with only five points separating the three.
this is a very impressive achivement. i also think that instead of only doing the primary 4 and secondary 2 levels, they should do it for all of the levels so it can be more of a challenge. i think that if singapore tries harder, we can be first for primary and secondary maths and science.i also think that the children in hong kong must be very smart.in the news, they mentioned that singapore The TIMSS study also affirmed that Singapore schools are well-equipped with Science laboratories, and resources are readily available for Mathematics and Science instruction. In addition, Singapore schools are ranked the highest or second highest internationally when it comes to providing students with a safe and conducive environment for learning.this also a very good recognition to have
Wednesday 1 October 2008
compo no.7 =)
Mr Tan’s crime
Tan Sew Hong, you are hereby sentenced to five years in jail,” the judge said monotonously. As I heard this, I felt sorry for him. This was what happened…
“Jim, do you want to go to Anchorpoint with me first?” one of my colleagues, Sam, asked me. All of the workers in Ten Stars company were very happy, as we had just gotten a big deal with a famous company. Being the vice president of the company, that obviously meant that I got a raise, so I was in high spirits. “Sure Sam. Why not?” I said, ready to celebrate the night away. The words had barely come out of my mouth when I heard a scream.
Sam and I stared at each other in puzzlement. We were both thinking the same thing – what was going on? Then another scream rented the air. “FIRE! FIRE!” someone yelled. That got us to our senses. We ran out the door as fast as our legs could carry us. When we were halfway there, I smelled smoke. That drove me to run faster. I ran and ran until I reached the door. I immediately ran out.
By now, mushroom shaped clouds of pewter grey smoke were curling out of the windows and doors of the factory. All the workers in the factory were gathered outside by now. The scream of sirens could be heard. Cleary someone had called the fire squad. As the fire fighters extinguished the fire, I wondered who could have done such an evil thing. All the business and products destroyed! Especially when we had a deal with the important company! It must have been one of our rival companies. As I thought of which one of our rivals could have done such a thing, one of the fire fighters came over to us and said,” All of you will have to come to the police station to submit to a questioning about who burnt down this building,” and with that, got into the fire truck.
We were aghast. They actually thought that we would burn down our own workplace building, and especially when we had struck such an important deal with the other company! Then Sam spoke up. “I think that we should go for the inquiry, to prove our innocence.” There were a few murmurs once he had said that. Finally, all of us agreed. We ambled our way to the nearest police station, where we submitted to questioning.
Finally, when all of us were done, a more senior officer came to us and said, ”Since you were insured, you can collect the insurance money from the bank tomorrow,” and then went off. We too, went back home.
Weeks passed, and the police investigated continuously. Then, one sunny day, I received an important letter saying that I needed to come to the police station right away. Puzzled, I immediately left for the police station.
“Mr Thomas, we have found out who had set fir to the company building. It was Mr Tan,” the officer told me. I could not believe my ears. I just stared at the officer blankly. He continued,” Do you know about the tainted milk products scandal? It seems as if Mr Tan knew about this earlier, before it came to light, and so burnt down the building to get insurance. We have sent a police car to Mr Tan’s home, and we want you to come to court for the hearing next week,” he said I nodded, still to blank to do anything. Once the officer had finished telling me about how they found evidence that Mr Tan was the culprit, I shakily made my way back home.
Now I was sitting in the courtroom and listening to Mr Tan being prosecuted. This incident has taught me a very important lesson – just tell the truth
Tan Sew Hong, you are hereby sentenced to five years in jail,” the judge said monotonously. As I heard this, I felt sorry for him. This was what happened…
“Jim, do you want to go to Anchorpoint with me first?” one of my colleagues, Sam, asked me. All of the workers in Ten Stars company were very happy, as we had just gotten a big deal with a famous company. Being the vice president of the company, that obviously meant that I got a raise, so I was in high spirits. “Sure Sam. Why not?” I said, ready to celebrate the night away. The words had barely come out of my mouth when I heard a scream.
Sam and I stared at each other in puzzlement. We were both thinking the same thing – what was going on? Then another scream rented the air. “FIRE! FIRE!” someone yelled. That got us to our senses. We ran out the door as fast as our legs could carry us. When we were halfway there, I smelled smoke. That drove me to run faster. I ran and ran until I reached the door. I immediately ran out.
By now, mushroom shaped clouds of pewter grey smoke were curling out of the windows and doors of the factory. All the workers in the factory were gathered outside by now. The scream of sirens could be heard. Cleary someone had called the fire squad. As the fire fighters extinguished the fire, I wondered who could have done such an evil thing. All the business and products destroyed! Especially when we had a deal with the important company! It must have been one of our rival companies. As I thought of which one of our rivals could have done such a thing, one of the fire fighters came over to us and said,” All of you will have to come to the police station to submit to a questioning about who burnt down this building,” and with that, got into the fire truck.
We were aghast. They actually thought that we would burn down our own workplace building, and especially when we had struck such an important deal with the other company! Then Sam spoke up. “I think that we should go for the inquiry, to prove our innocence.” There were a few murmurs once he had said that. Finally, all of us agreed. We ambled our way to the nearest police station, where we submitted to questioning.
Finally, when all of us were done, a more senior officer came to us and said, ”Since you were insured, you can collect the insurance money from the bank tomorrow,” and then went off. We too, went back home.
Weeks passed, and the police investigated continuously. Then, one sunny day, I received an important letter saying that I needed to come to the police station right away. Puzzled, I immediately left for the police station.
“Mr Thomas, we have found out who had set fir to the company building. It was Mr Tan,” the officer told me. I could not believe my ears. I just stared at the officer blankly. He continued,” Do you know about the tainted milk products scandal? It seems as if Mr Tan knew about this earlier, before it came to light, and so burnt down the building to get insurance. We have sent a police car to Mr Tan’s home, and we want you to come to court for the hearing next week,” he said I nodded, still to blank to do anything. Once the officer had finished telling me about how they found evidence that Mr Tan was the culprit, I shakily made my way back home.
Now I was sitting in the courtroom and listening to Mr Tan being prosecuted. This incident has taught me a very important lesson – just tell the truth
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