ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alhamdulillah. Thanks to God for blessing me to accomplish this folio in the time
that had given to me.

Firstly, I would like to thank to my principal of MARA Junior Science College (MJSC)
Kuala Berang, En Zainal b Yunus because he had given chance to me for doing this
folio as my preparation for MOCK interview that will be held during second semester
activity week.

Next, I’m not forgotten to say thank you to my beloved parents because they did
help me in many aspects since I started doing this folio. Without them, I absolutely
cannot completed this important task.

Not forgotten to both of my counselor, Pn Nik Hasrawati and Pn Roobiatul Adawiah

who appoint me in doing this folio. Thank you to both of you for all the useful tips
and information that both of you had given to me.

Lastly, to all my friends that had help me in finding the information besides
complaining my work if there are something wrong. Thank you to all of you.
PERSONAL RESUME

Nur Diana Syahira binti Mohd Yusoff

MARA Junior Science College Kuala Berang,

21700 Hulu Terengganu,

Terengganu.
Personal Resume

Address : B-2-2 Kuarters Institusi Pendidikan (f) Chemomoi, 28310 Triang,

d/a: Rumah Guru Sekolah Kebangsaan (f) Kemasul, 28310 Triang,

Pahang

IC No : 940930-06-5784

Tel. No : 09-2458388 Handphone : 014-8498210

Age : 17 years old

Date of Birth : 30 September 1994 Place of Birth : Hospital Mentakab

Gender : Female

Status : Student

Race : Malay

Religion : Islam
Nationality : Malaysia

Hobbies : Readings

Email : [email protected] (YM,Tagged)

www.sweetestlife.blogspot.com (blog)

diana syahira (FB)

Father’s Name : Mohd Yusoff bin Abdullah

Father’s Occupation : Teacher

Place of Work : Sekolah Kebangsaan LKTP Kemasul

Mother’s Name : Siti Alawiah bt Yusof

Mother’s Occupation : Teacher

Place of Work : Sekolah Kebangsaan LKTP Sg. Kemahal

Skills
Skill Description Proficiency

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word Expert

Powerpoint Expert

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

VB.Net Intermediate

Language & Proficiency

Proficiency Language

Spoken Malay, English

Written Malay,English, Arabic

Strengths

Motivated person, positive mind, understanding and ready to work in additional

time

Personal Characteristics

Patient, trusted, curious, excited to learn something new, flexible and enjoy doing
something

Educational Background

Secondary Level

2010-2011 MARA Junior Science College Kuala Berang, Terengganu

2007-2010 Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Bentong, Pahang

Primary Level

2001-2006 Sekolah Kebangsaan LKTP Kemasul, Pahang

1999-2000 Tadika KEMAS (f) Kemasul, Pahang

Co-curriculum

Secondary Level

1. Bronze medal in long-jump (2011- Annual Sports Tournament)

2. Winner of Marching Competition in Perkhemahan Perdana Unit Beruniform

Tingkatan 5 2011 at Pantai Merang Recreation Campsite

3. Participated of Kadet Pertahanan Awam (KPA) in District Marching

Competition at SMK Jenagor

4. Member’s of Petanq Club, Kadet Pertahanan Awam 3, Persatuan Usahawan

Muda (2010 & 2011)

5. Member’s of Robotics Society (2011)

6. Participated of Leadership Camp at Warisan Pahlawan Resort

Primary Level

1. Participated of long-jump (2006 - Annual Sports Tournament)

2. Winner of District Netball Competition 2006

3. Winner of District Handball Competition 2006

4. President of Science Society (2006)

5. Vice President of Scouts Club and Hockey Club (2005 & 2006)
ABOUT ME

My name is Nur Diana Syahira bt Mohd Yusoff and was born on 30 September 1994 at
Hospital Mentakab, Pahang. I am the second daughter among three siblings that consist of three
princesses. My sister’s name is Nur Nadia Syuhada bt Mohd Yusoff and she’s now is a student
of Universiti Teknologi MARA Kampus Dungun (UiTM Dungun), Terengganu in course of
acoounting. My youngest sister’s name is Nur Athira Syafiqa bt Mohd Yusoff and she’s now
studied at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sg. Kemahal in Year 4.

I was born in teacher’s environment. My father is a teacher as well as school’s counsellor at

Sekolah Kebangsaan LKTP Kemasul. My mother also worked as a teacher at Sekolah
Kebangsaan Sg. Kemahal. My life that had been surrounded by teacher’s life made me buried
deeply in my heart that i wants to be like them.

Stepping into one stage of my life on 2001 as year one students’ didn’t make me avoiding
myself from feeling to be a teacher. this ambition had been known by both of my parents and
fortunately, they did not stopped me from pushing myself towards my ambition. Maybe they had
known that I had affected by my life surroundings.

Going into teenagers stage, my feel to be a teacher become less from day to day. I don’t
know why. Nowhere, I most likely to be a lawyer. At the first, I’m weird with myself because no
one of my family had been a lawyer. I thought that I’d been influenced by the television drama
that had shown many charactes of lawyers. Unfortunately, my grandmother had stopped me from
continuing to be a lawyer. I asked her why. She said that when I be a lawyer, I will be adding my
sins by helping the wrong persons. From that time, I said to myself that i will never be a lawyer
anymore.
 Studying in upper form as a science students’ made me feel uncomfortable at the first.
But, after joined chemistry classes with my beloved teacher, Pn Misdarina, loves to science
subjects came slowly into my heart. I had started to love the careers in science such as doctor,
biochemist and also pharmacist. But, I had known myself very well. I can’t stand with all the
kinds of bloods. Till the time I went to MJSC Kuala Berang and starting my study there. I
became one of the students off the teacher that actually a graduated students in biochemistry. I
become more curious to be a biochemist after i had heard her story about the work that she had
done during her practical time. From that time, I said to myself that I will study hard to achieve
my ambition as a biochemist.

I told to my friends about this and they hundred percent supported me to get what I want in
my life. They say that I can achieve my target based on my good result in every examination that
was held. I almost get best marks in the subjects that needed for this profession such as biology,
chemistry and also mathematics. If I cannot be a biochemist, may be I will try another profession
that linked to my likes such as science lecturer or as well as a teacher.

SDS CODE

I – INVESTIGATIF
CHARACTERISTICS : CAREERS:

- analitical - chemist

- intellectual - biologist

- quiet and careful - botanist

- want to know everything

C – CONVENSIONAL

CHARACTERISTICS: CAREERS:

- careful - accountant

- patience & practical - juruaudit

- teliti & cekap - secretary

- memendam rasa

- mengikut peraturan
R – REALISTIK

CHARACTERISTICS: CAREERS:

- - engineer

HISTORY OF BIOCHEMISTRY

The history of biochemistry spans approximately 400 years. Although the term
“biochemistry” seems to have been first used in 1882, it is generally accepted that
the word "biochemistry" was first proposed in 1903 by Carl Neuberg, a German
chemist.

Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in living organisms. Biochemistry

governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling information flow
through biochemical signalling and the flow of chemical energy through
metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the incredible complexity of life.
Much of biochemistry deals with the structures and functions of cellular components
such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other biomolecules
although increasingly processes rather than individual molecules are the main
focus. Over the last 40 years biochemistry has become so successful at explaining
living processes that now almost all areas of the life sciences from botany to
medicine are engaged in biochemical research. Today the main focus of pure
biochemistry is in understanding how biological molecules give rise to the processes
that occur within living cells which in turn relates greatly to the study and
understanding of whole organisms.

Among the vast number of different biomolecules, many are complex and large
molecules (called polymers), which are composed of similar repeating subunits
(called monomers). Each class of polymeric biomolecule has a different set of
subunit types. For example, a protein is a polymer whose subunits are selected
from a set of 20 or more amino acids. Biochemistry studies the chemical properties
of important biological molecules, like proteins, and in particular the chemistry of
enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

The biochemistry of cell metabolism and the endocrine system has been
extensively described. Other areas of biochemistry include the genetic code (DNA,
RNA), protein synthesis, cell membrane transport, and signal transduction.

Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical

processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter.
Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes. By controlling
information flow through biochemical signaling and the flow of chemical energy
through metabolism, biochemical processes give rise to the incredible complexity of
life. Much of biochemistry deals with the structures and functions of cellular
components such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other
biomolecules although increasingly processes rather than individual molecules are
the main focus. Over the last 40 years biochemistry has become so successful at
explaining living processes that now almost all areas of the life sciences from
botany to medicine are engaged in biochemical research. Today the main focus of
pure biochemistry is in understanding how biological molecules give rise to the
processes that occur within living cells which in turn relates greatly to the study and
understanding of whole organisms.

It once was generally believed that life and its materials had some essential
property or substance distinct from any found in non-living matter, and it was
thought that only living beings could produce the molecules of life. Then, in 1828,
Friedrich Wöhler published a paper on the synthesis of urea, proving that organic
compounds can be created artificially.[2][3]

The dawn of biochemistry may have been the discovery of the first enzyme,
diastase (today called amylase), in 1833 by Anselme Payen. Eduard Buchner
contributed the first demonstration of a complex biochemical process outside of a
cell in 1896: alcoholic fermentation in cell extracts of yeast. Although the term
“biochemistry” seems to have been first used in 1882, it is generally accepted that
the formal coinage of biochemistry occurred in 1903 by Carl Neuberg, a German
chemist. Previously, this area would have been referred to as physiological
chemistry[citation needed]. Since then, biochemistry has advanced, especially since
the mid-20th century, with the development of new techniques such as
chromatography, X-ray diffraction, dual polarisation interferometry, NMR
spectroscopy, radioisotopic labeling, electron microscopy and molecular dynamics
simulations. These techniques allowed for the discovery and detailed analysis of
many molecules and metabolic pathways of the cell, such as glycolysis and the
Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle).

Another significant historic event in biochemistry is the discovery of the gene and
its role in the transfer of information in the cell. This part of biochemistry is often
called molecular biology. In the 1950s, James D. Watson, Francis Crick, Rosalind
Franklin, and Maurice Wilkins were instrumental in solving DNA structure and
suggesting its relationship with genetic transfer of information. In 1958, George
Beadle and Edward Tatum received the Nobel Prize for work in fungi showing that
one gene produces one enzyme. In 1988, Colin Pitchfork was the first person
convicted of murder with DNA evidence, which led to growth of forensic science.
More recently, Andrew Z. Fire and Craig C. Mello received the 2006 Nobel Prize for
discovering the role of RNA interference (RNAi), in the silencing of gene expression.

Today, there are three main types of biochemistry. Plant biochemistry involves the
study of the biochemistry of autotrophic organisms such as photosynthesis and
other plant specific biochemical processes. General biochemistry encompasses both
plant and animal biochemistry. Human/medical/medicinal biochemistry focuses on
the biochemistry of humans and medical illnesses

Biochemistry is a fairly new science, even though the concept of biochemistry is

said to have its roots in the discovery of the fermentation process thousands of
years ago. In fact, the basic steps used to make wine from grapes were the same in
ancient times as they are today. However, the rather unchanging methods used for
alcohol fermentation do not nearly reflect the revolutionary changes that have
occurred throughout recent history in our knowledge of cell composition, growth,
and function.

Robert Hooke, an English scientist, first described and named cells in 1665, when he
looked at a slice of bark from an oak tree under a microscope with a magnifying
power of 30x. Hooke never realized the significance of his discovery, however,
because he thought the tiny boxes or “cells” he saw were unique to the bark. Anton
van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutchman who lived in Hooke’s time, discovered the existence
of single-celled organisms by observing them in pond water and in animal blood and
sperm. He used grains of sand that he had polished into magnifying glasses as
powerful as 300x to see this invisible world. In 1839, nearly two centuries after
Hooke’s and Leeuwenhoek’s discoveries, two German biologists, Matthias Schleiden
and Theodor Schwann, correctly concluded that all living things consisted of cells.
This theory was later expanded to include the idea that all cells come from other
cells, and that the ability of cells to divide to form new cells is the basis for all
reproduction, growth, and repair of many-celled organisms, like humans.

Over the past 40 years, a powerful instrument called the electron microscope has
revealed the complex structure of cells. Every cell, at some state in its life, contains
DNA, the genetic material that directs the cell’s many activities. Biochemists have
widened their scope to include the study of protein molecules and chromosomes,
the building blocks of life itself. Biology and chemistry have always been allied
sciences, and the exploration of cells and their molecular components, carried out
by biochemists and other biological scientists, has revealed much about life. Watson
and Crick’s breakthrough discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 touched off a
flurry of scientific activity that led to a better and better understanding of DNA
chemistry and the genetic code. These discoveries eventually made it possible to
manipulate DNA, enabling genetic engineers to transplant foreign genes into
microorganisms to produce such valuable products as human insulin, which
occurred in 1982.

Today, the field of biochemistry crosses over into many other sciences, as
biochemists have become involved in genetics, nutrition, psychology, fertility,
agriculture, and more. The new biotechnology is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical
industry. Much of this work is done by biochemists and molecular biologists because
this technology involves understanding the complex chemistry of life.
INTRODUCTION OF BIOCHEMIST

Biochemists are scientists who study the chemistry of living things. Their work
includes studying the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in
metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity.

Some biochemists do basic research that expands scientific knowledge about the
chemistry of living things. Others do applied research—that is, they work to create
new products or to solve practical problems. In the field of medicine, for example,
biochemists doing basic research may study the ways hormones are formed.
Biochemists doing applied research may use the basic findings about hormone
formation to develop synthetic hormones that can be produced on a large scale.

Biochemists working in medicine are sometimes called molecular biologists. They

study bacteria, viruses, and other organisms to better understand the chemical
basis of life. They also determine the effects of chemicals on medical problems such
as cancer, aging, or obesity.

Biochemists in nutrition analyze food products to measure their vitamins, proteins,

carbohydrates, and minerals. They research the effects of freezing or cooking and
compute the caloric value of foods.

About half of all biochemists work for colleges and universities, where they teach or
do research. Many are employed by private firms such as breweries, drug
companies, petroleum producers, and manufacturers. Others work for nonprofit
research centers or government agencies. A few biochemists are self-employed
consultants who advise government or industry.

Although their jobs may differ widely, almost all biochemists do laboratory research
at least some of the time. They plan research projects to test theories or to develop
new products or processes. They are often assisted by laboratory technicians or
research assistants. Biochemists perform a number of tasks, such as weighing
chemicals, filtering liquids, distilling ingredients, and growing cultures of
microorganisms. They use a variety of tools and instruments, including test tubes,
beakers, flasks, electron microscopes, centrifuges, and spectrophotometers.
Sometimes they make use of radioactive isotopes. Biochemists must use exact
scientific methods in their work. They are often aided by computerized

What is biochemistry?

A starting point to find out what the scientific term 'biochemistry' means.

Biochemistry is at the heart of life science. It is a fascinating, diverse and sprawling

discipline; which makes it near impossible to pigeon-hole or define concisely. Many
look upon biochemistry as a science that underpins and explains the essential
processes of life, impacting on:

■Biotechnology and bioinformatics

■Cell biology and signalling

■Development and disease

■Energy and metabolism

■Genetics

■Molecular biology

■Plant biology

Lubert Stryer, the famous biochemist and author of Biochemistry (W.H. Freeman &
Co.), states that biochemistry is “rapidly progressing from a science performed
almost entirely at the laboratory bench to one that may be explored through
computers. Its practical approach applies the molecular aspects of chemistry to the
vast variety of biological systems."

Biochemists:
■Provide new ideas and experiments, essential for understanding how life works

■Support our understanding of health and disease

■Drive the discovery of new ways to use molecular systems and their biological
functions

■Contribute essential innovative information to the technology revolution

■Work together as part of a team with chemists, physicists, healthcare

professionals, government policy makers, engineers, zoologists, environmental
scientists, sales and marketing managers, journalists and other professionals from a
variety of different disciplines

Biochemists have high-value jobs that influence work in:

Hospitals, university research departments, agriculture, food institutes, education,

scientific law, cosmetic industries, forensic crime research, industrial laboratories,
drug manufacturing, biotechnology, publishing, sales and marketing, government
administration, science writing and many more…

Biochemists are highly valued members of any company or institution, and their
skills and expertise are greatly in demand by a vairety of other professionals.
Biochemistry is often a collaborative field, requiring biochemists to work and
communicate as a team with professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve
their goals.

A degree in biochemistry provides many attractive and transferable skills:

Analytical, communication, research, problem solving, numerical, written,

observational, planning, team work, organizational, computational… good
preparation for any career.

The life science community is a fast-paced, interactive network with global career
opportunities at all levels. The UK is at the forefront of research and hosts more
than 25% of Europe’s life science companies. The Government recognizes the
potential that developments in biochemistry and the life sciences have for
contributing to national prosperity and for improving the quality of life of the
population. Funding for research in these areas has been increasing dramatically in
most countries, and the biotechnology industry is expanding rapidly.

From the biochemical bonds linking atoms to form simple molecular structures...

...to larger structures like the double-helix of DNA, that holds genetic information
which flows into RNA and then into proteins...

...Biochemistry is all about discovering new biochemical structures and determining

their functions and interactions with other molecules.

The field deals with complex molecular machines, metabolic pathways and
biochemical communication across cellular structures and throughout organisms.

The research and development of biochemical concepts and techniques in life

science and medicine over the past 100 years have been staggering... the
opportunities for further discovery are endless.

Biochemistry degrees

It is at university where you will truly learn whether a career in biochemistry is right
for you. A standard biochemistry-based degree lasts three years, during which you
will learn all the basic knowledge and skills you will build on in your career. Some
universities offer degrees with a built-in Masters course, year in industry or year
abroad, which can last 4 or more years. Suitable Bachelor courses you can choose
to begin a career in Biochemistry include:

■Biochemistry

■Molecular Biology

■Biomedical Sciences

■Genetics
The focus of a Biochemistry degree is on learning lab techniques and analyzing the
lab data in reports afterwards, as well as learning background knowledge in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Math and IT. Although each if these degrees will specialise
slightly towards a single field in the second and third years of study, it can be easy
to switch between courses after the first year, and all provide you with the key skills
you will need to work in the fields of molecular biosciences.
HOW TO BECOME A BIOCHEMIST?

Biochemists are generally recruited in research institutes where they undertake

project works in their area of interest, thus helping with research in chemical and
biological process in living beings. Thus, they need to posses in depth knowledge in
biochemistry and have substantial hands on experience in conducting scientific
experiments. If your ambition is to become a biochemist, then you must have
biology, chemistry and physics as the main subjects at high school. A proper base in
mathematics is also an advantage. Garner complete information about the colleges
offering courses in biochemistry and prepare yourself for the entrance exams,
focusing on the individual subjects mentioned above. A few colleges have a direct
admission process where students are selected on the basis of marks obtained in
high school. This completes your admission process. In case you didn't manage to
get biochemistry as the core subject of your degree course, then you can opt for
similar disciplines like biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemical engineering or
microbiology and keep biochemistry as an additional subject. In this case, taking
short term training courses in biochemistry would fulfill the requirements for
becoming a biochemist.

During the four year university degree course you will have subjects like chemistry,
physics and mathematics as they are related to biochemistry. Taking internships
while completing your course is of great help as it gives you practical knowledge of
the subject and teaches you techniques you would be applying while actually
working in the field. This will also prove useful when you go for research. On
completion of bachelor's degree, you can expect direct placement at research and
development companies, where you will be working as a junior biochemist, dealing
with laboratory experiments or as a quality controller. Since, biochemistry is a
research oriented subject, continuing further research would definitely boost your
skills. Biochemists who are recruited at research organizations, definitely have
better future prospects in the field of research. Also, with the expertise they have
gained, moving to the corporate sector also becomes easier. You can also apply for
biochemist jobs at pharmaceutical and biotech companies after completion of the
bachelor's degree.

In today's competitive world, a higher education always gives you an edge over
others and gives you brighter chances of excelling in your career. So, you can
consider obtaining a master's degree from a reputed college after completing the
bachelor's course. Students who have kept biochemistry as an elective subject at
undergraduate level must go for masters in biochemistry for gaining more
knowledge, thus bettering their opportunities of growth. For both, corporate as well
as research and development sectors, a master's degree will help you achieve a
higher position, and more so if you obtain a doctorate. On completing your PhD, you
can apply for a post doctorate which is the highest level you can go, in academics.
And with it comes better career growth.

As a senior biochemist, you could be hired on positions like head of the department,
quality manager, research scientist, data manager or lab superintendent. The salary
range of biochemists depends on their educational qualifications, experience,
financial condition of the company or the research institute and the economy of the
country as well. You can estimate the figure to be USD 35,000 - USD 55,000,
initially. Biochemists can earn upto USD 70,000 - USD 130,000.
Now you know how to become a biochemist. But it is advisable to venture this field
only if you have keen interest in scientific research. Becoming a biochemist is not
difficult, once you know you are interested and are well-informed about the
educational requirements to meet.
PERSONALITY

Personal Characteristics

Biochemists are curious about the chemical origins of life, the cell, the effects of
organisms on the cell, and how altering conditions can improve life on earth. They
are creative, imaginative, hardworking individuals who enjoy interacting with other
scientists to discover applications for their work. Perseverance is a key to success.
Because they often work in teams, biochemists must be cooperative and able to
work well with others. Oral and written communication skills are essential.
Biochemists usually establish an area of expertise, but diversity and flexibility are
essential when working with other disciplines.
QUALIFICATIONS

Becoming a biochemist

The path to becoming a biochemist is a challenging but engaging one. It takes

several years of education to become a professional in the field, but even the
learning process itself can be incredibly rewarding. Whilst studying, you will be
learning about the cutting edge of current bioscience research whilst working with
high tech scientific equipment in real laboratory environments.

The skills you acquire when studying to become a biochemist are essential not just
for a career in biochemistry, but also for any other job you apply for. Indeed,
training in biochemistry makes you incredibly desirable not just to biosciences
employers, but to almost all graduate employers.

A Levels, equivalent qualifications and science foundation years

To study biochemistry, you need to start preparing early on. Taking the right
courses to give yourself a good basic knowledge in science is essential. The most
common route to entering university to study a biochemistry-related degree is to
first complete the correct A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.

Subjects you should consider studying prior to applying for university include:
■Biology: A prerequisite for almost all Biochemistry and related degrees. It will
provide you with a basic knowledge of biochemical interactions in the body, as well
as an introduction to genetics, cell biology and enzymology, all key Biochemistry
topics.

■Chemistry: Another essential prerequisite to study Biochemistry at most

institutions. It will teach you the essential skills you will need for working in a lab,
such as calculating sample concentrations, and provide you with a good
understanding of the chemical principles that underpin Biochemistry.

■Mathematics: Although not a prerequisite for many Biochemistry courses, a lot of

Biochemistry revolves around interpreting statistical data and calculating
concentrations, kinetics and constants. Studying maths will support the study of key
biochemistry disciplines.

■Communication subjects: Subjects such as English and History will teach you good
communication skills, giving you an edge over many other first year students.

If you don't have suitable qualifications or background knowledge to begin a degree

in Biochemistry, many universities offer a Science Foundation year. This will provide
you with all the skills and qualifications you will need to move on to studying
Biochemistry at undergraduate level, and often require GCSEs or equivalent
qualifications.

SCHOLARSHIPS & LOANS

1. PTPTN Loans
The PTPTN loan (National Educational Loan) is general study loan provided for by
the Malaysian government to help students who wish to study their tertiary
education in an government approved institution within Malaysia. SAE Institute
Malaysia is one such institute. The PTPTN loan amount restriction for diploma
programs only allows students to claim a total of RM5,000 per year of study. The
good thing about the PTPTN loan is that students will only be asked to repay the
loan to PTPTN after completing the program of study.

* This loans is strictly handled by SAE Institute, Malaysia as it requires the school to
directly liaise with the PTPTN body.

2. Bank Rakyat Loan (Al-Falah)

This is a bank loan that allows you to finance your studies for educational
expenditure such as tuition fess, personal expenses, reference books and other
materials you need for your studies in SAE Malaysia.

3. MIED Loan (Maju Institute of Education Development)

Maju Institute of Education Development (MIED) is the education arm of the

Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC). Please take note that the MIED loans are not
restricted to Indian students only but is open to all Malaysians. For further
information call Ms.Naga at 03-40422885.

4. KOJADI (Koperasi Jayadiri Malaysia)

KOPERASI JAYADIRI MALAYSIA BERHAD (KOJADI) is established on March 12, 1981.

The primary objective is to extend an effective educational loan facility to needy
students to pursue higher education and secondly to nurture human resource into
well-trained manpower for the Malaysian Community and the Nation.

5. RHB Bank Study Loan

As a student you can apply for this bank loan either solely or jointly with their
parents, brother, sister, spouse or children. Full-time and part-time programs
approved by the Ministry of Education, Jabatan Pentadbiran Awam.

6. EPF Education Withdrawal

This withdrawal allows you to withdraw your savings from Account II to finance your
education / your children's education (including step-children and legally adopted
children) at the Institution Of Higher Learning (IHL) either locally or abroad to attain
a degree. As of 1st April 2006 parents EPF has changed its policy to also allow
parents to withdraw for their childrens Diploma Level education at approved IHL's in
Malaysia

HOW TO APPLY?

1. Find any scholarships form in Malaysia-Scholarship.net (MSN)

2. When applying for scholarships :

- read the scholarship advertisement carefully

- be careful with the programme study you stated in the scholarship form

- choose the right course based on your SPM/STPM/Matrikulasi result

- check the company/organization background before accepting the scholarship

 - be careful with scholarship scheme, scholarship bond and also scholarship

period

RELATED INSTITUTIONS

Universities are offering courses at the undergraduate

• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM),

• Universiti Malaya (UM), UKM,

• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM),

• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM),

• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS),

• Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS),

• Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM).

• Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)

• Institut Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (ITTHO).

University of Florida

University of Illinois

University of Minnesota

ADVANTAGES OF THE PROFESSION

SALARY & ALLOWANCES

-Initial salary for candidates who employed by private sector will be as

much as Rs.12000-20000 a month.

-Those who have jobs with government firms will have a rumeneration of

around Rs.9000 each month in addition to other allowances.

IDOLS

Hans Kornberg

Sir Hans Kornberg

Born

14 January 1928(1928-01-14)

Germany

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Nationality
Germany

Fields

Biochemistry

Institutions

Boston University

University of Leicester

Christ's College, Cambridge

Cambridge University

University of Sheffield

University of Oxford

Alma mater

University of Sheffield

Notable awards
Knighted for "services to science" (1978)

Early Life, Education and Career

Kornberg was born in 1928 in Germany of Jewish parents. In 1939 he left Nazi
Germany (although his parents could not), and moved to the care of an uncle in
Yorkshire. Initially he went to a school for German refugees, but later to a private
school and Wakefield Grammar School.

On leaving school he became a junior laboratory technician for Dr Hans Krebs at the
University of Sheffield who encouraged him to study further and apply for a
scholarship at the same university. He graduated with a BSc Honours in Chemistry
in 1949. His interest had now moved to biochemistry and he studied in the Faculty
of Medicine, receiving a PhD degree in 1953 for a thesis entitled Studies on gastric
urease.

A Commonwealth Fund Exchange Fellowship of the Harkness Foundation enabled

him to travel to the USA and work in several biochemistry laboratories. He then
returned to the UK where his mentor Hans Krebs had moved to Oxford University
and offered him a post there. This partnership produced a paper in Nature [1],
concerning their discovery of the Glyoxylate cycle, and also a joint book [2] which
was the first major publication on biological thermodynamics.

In 1960 he was appointed to the first Chair in Biochemistry at the University of

Leicester, which he held until 1975 when he was elected to the Sir William Dunn
Chair of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge. In 1963 he was awarded the
Colworth Medal, the first person to receive it.

From 1982 to 1995 he was Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.

In 1995 he left the Cambridge chair to take up a position as a Professor of Biology at

Boston University, USA, where he teaches biochemistry. His major research area is
the nature and regulation of carbohydrate transport in micro-organisms.
Honours and awards

He was elected to the Royal Society in 1965 and the same year awarded the
Colworth Medal of The Biochemical Society. In 1973 he was awarded the Warburg
Medal of the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In 1978 he
was knighted for "services to science". He has been awarded 11 honorary
doctorates and has been elected into membership of:

■The United States National Academy of Sciences

■The German Academy of Sciences "Leopoldina"

■The Italian National Academy of Sciences "Lincei"

■The American Philosophical Society

■The American Academy of Arts and Sciences

■The American Society of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology

■The Japanese Biochemical Society

■Phi Beta Kappa Society

Other information

While at Oxford, he also met and married his first wife, Monica King, a radiographer;
she died in 1989. In 1991 he married Donna Haber. They live in Brookline,
Massachusetts.

Professor Kornberg is a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association.

He is a member of the Advisory Council for the Campaign for Science and
Engineering.[3]

He was editor of the Sheffield University Rag Magazine Twikker in 1947.

He was President and a keen supporter of the Boat Club while he was Master of
Christ's College, Cambridge: the Boat Club has one boat Sir Hans named after him,
and another Lady K after his wife.

He has four children: Julia Cork (b.1957), Rachel Kornberg (b.1959), Dr.Jonathan
Kornberg and Simon Kornberg (b.1960).
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5.http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guides

6.http://www.malaysiajobs.biz/search/gaji

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