The SPM 2007 best student was announced today and it goes to a down to earth kid from SMKA Yan, Azali Azlan who broke all previous SPM records by scoring staggering 20 1As and one 2A. The previous record was set by Nur Amalina Che Bakri from SMK Ulu Tiram who made headlines after scoring 17 1As in SPM 2004. Azali is the only student in Malaysia who took 21 subjects in SPM 2007 and received the award from Education Director-General, Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom.
This time around, 1,072 candidates obtained 1A in all subjects, compared to 1,280 in the previous year. This bunch of candidates is the first batch of students who commenced enrollment in Science and Mathematics subjects using English medium since Form 1 in 2003.
I think it is fair to say the race for getting the number of As in SPM has become insanely crazy. The Ministry of Education advices students to take between 8 to 10 subjects, but many have gone beyond 10.
But the most touching part is to hear the comment from Azali’s mother, who humbly said the following after the award giving ceremony:
“Biarlah Azali membuat pilihan sendiri tentang kerjayanya, yang penting, dia kekal sebagai orang yang beriman dan tak lupakan ibu bapanya.”
“Let Azali decides what he wants to do with his career, the important thing is, he remains as a faithful God servant and will not forget his parents”
Azali intends to pursue his studies in Engineering field either in Britain or United States. Another candidate, Quek Hai Ren from SMK Hwa Lian, Pahang also received award for scoring 16 1As.
All the best to Azali, Quek and other SPM leavers in shaping up your career. If you are not sure what to do next, click here.
[Photo: The Star]
eFiling is an online system introduced by LHDN (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri) that allows you to submit your income tax details online, which is an alternative to the usual manual form submission. eFiling was first introduced in 2003 and has since undergone a progressive improvement with a more robust system promised for this year. There have been some questions on the authenticity of the transaction and security loop holes have been discovered in the past but the HASIL folks are quick to address the issues and resolved them in timely manner. This year, the eFiling application is not only limited to Internet Explorer browsers like before; you can now also use other browsers like Firefox and Opera. The eFiling is also compatible with Windows Vista operating system.
Year 2007 tax declaration needs to be submitted by 30 April 2008. Here is a step by step INITIAL guide on submitting your income tax declaration via eFiling. The initial step is rather crucial because problems may occur at the early stage which tend to frustrate the new users who would eventually return back to the normal, manual filing and submission. A link for the comprehensive guide for the ensuing steps (created by the LHDN) will be provided at the end of this guide.
What you need to prepare before commencing eFiling
1. Your IC number
2. Your tax reference number (No. rujukan cukai)
You should have kept the tax reference number with you. It is also available on your tax form. If you lost it, you can get your tax reference number from the nearest LHDN’s office (go to front desk, call their free toll line at 1-300-88-3010 or email) by providing your IC number.
3. e-Filing PIN No
By now LHDN would have sent you the tax form (e.g. Borang BE or Borang B) to your designated mailing address (If you have not received it, you can get it from the nearest HASIL office or call 1-300-88-3010 for help). The e-Filing PIN number can be found on the 2nd page of the form. Alternatively, you can also get your PIN number from the nearest LHDN’s office by providing your tax reference number, latest address and a photocopy of your IC (front and back).
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