ĐỪNG ĐỨNG TRƯỚC MỘ TÔI ĐỂ KHÓC - Mary Frye

ĐỪNG ĐỨNG TRƯỚC MỘ TÔI ĐỂ KHÓC
~ Mary Frye~

Đừng đứng trước mộ tôi để khóc
Tôi đâu có đó, nhưng không chết
Nghe đây, những lời tôi muốn nói
Tôi là tình yêu đến dẫn đường

Xin đừng đứng khóc trước mộ tôi
Tôi không còn đó, cũng chẳng ngủ
Tôi là làn gió thổi đến đây
Tôi là kim ánh giữa tuyết rơi

Tôi là ngọn nắng, nở lúa vàng
Là cơn mưa nhẹ của mùa Thu
Là ngôi sao đêm lành tỏa sáng
Khi em thức dậy, bình minh lên

Thời gian đã đến, tôi đi nghỉ
Tôi là hoàng hôn từ phía Tây
Tôi là áng mây trắng trên bầu trời
Nơi tôi tắm mát người tôi yêu

HẠ VY ( dịch 18/8/2016 )

DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP - Mary Frye

Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there I do not die
So hear these words that here I say:
I am the love that guides your way

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep
I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
I am the shining star at night
When you awake to the morning light.

My time has come I am rest
I am the sunset in the west
I am the clouds that race above
Where I wash over those I love.

Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905-2004) là một người nội trợ ở Baltimore Hoa Kỳ. Khi một người bạn từ Đức đang sang thăm Frye thì mẹ của cô ấy qua đời ở quê và cô đã không thể về Đức chịu tang mẹ vì chủ nghĩa bài Do Thái ở quê mình. Sự kiện đó tác động đến Mary Frye và bà sáng tác bài thơ này - bài thơ mà bà đã coi là bước đầu tiên thử viết thơ. Bài thơ nói về hoàn cảnh đã làm cho bạn bà không có cơ hội về chịu tang mẹ để "đứng khóc bên mộ mẹ".

Trong nhiều thập kỷ qua bài thơ đã gây xúc động và là niềm an ủi cho hàng ngàn người đặc biệt là khi gặp những đau buồn vì mất mát người thân.

Xem bản dịch của nhà thơ Phan Bạch Châu ở đây:
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STUDY IN MALAYSIA - Profile

PROFILE OF MALAYSIA INTRODUCTION Malaysia is a fascinating nation of different races, cultures and religions, co-existing in harmony as well as being situated in a tropical paradise in the heart of Southeast Asia. Malaysia comprises two distinct land areas, West Malaysia and East Malaysia. West Malaysia is a peninsula, flanked by the South China Sea on the east and the Straits of Malacca on the west, with Thailand as its northern neighbour and Singapore in the south. West and East Malaysia cover a total land area of about 329,758 sq km separated by approximately 40 miles of sea. East Malaysia consists of a federal territory and two large states, namely Sabah and Sarawak, which occupy the north part of Borneo Island. West Malaysia on the hand consists of 11 states and 2 federal territories, all of which have their own distinctive attractions. The country is 8 hours ahead of the GMT and 16 hours ahead of the US Pacific Standard Time. The climate is warm and humid throughout the year. Malaysia is blessed physically as it does not experience drastic weather changes or natural calamities. Temperatures are around 300C during the day and 220C at night. Light cotton clothing which are cooling and casual is recommended all year round. Multi Cultural Society Dubbed as ‘Mini Asia’, Malaysia is a multiracial country with a population of more than 26 million comprising of Malays, Chinese and Indians as well as many other indigenous races, all coexisting in harmony. People of other nationalities are also found here, whether for study, work and business purposes. Bahasa Malaysia is the national language, but English, Mandarin and Tamil are also widely used. Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, but the Constitution guarantees freedom of worship, whereby Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and other religions are freely practised. This politically stable nation emphasises the sharing of power among the races, which ensures a peaceful and harmonious environment. As a result of this, Malaysia has gained recognition and is known as a model multicultural society. Food & Culture Malaysia is also renown as a paradise for culinary and cultural activities. The multi racial makeup of the Malaysian population naturally allows for the availability of a wide range of excellent and diverse cuisines. Malay, Chinese and Indian food are easily and cheaply found at most restaurants and hawker stalls, whilst fast-food restaurants and western food can be found in almost every part of the country. In addition, delectable cuisines from other countries such as the Middle East and Thailand are also easily available. Malaysia is popularly known as Asia’s Food Paradise. Culturally, Malaysia presents a kaleidoscope of colours and diversities as different races exhibit their individual traits and traditions through festivals, songs, dances and traditional attire. Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, but the ethn ic groups also speak their own ethnic dialects. English, being taught as a second language in schools, is widely used in the institutions of higher learning, for daily communication and business transactions. Economy & Education Malaysia takes pride in being one of the world’s largest exporters of palm oil, natural rubber, natural gas, timber, cocoa beans and pepper. It is also one of the leading exporters of manufactured products such as semiconductors, audio-visual products, electrical goods, rubber-dipped products and oleo chemicals in the world. Education is another growing industry where Malaysia is gaining recognition as a reputable study destination in the region. The education sector offers a variety of higher educational programmes as well as professional and specialised skill courses that are competitively priced and of excellent quality. Underlying this is the current trend of setting up branch campuses in Malaysia by reputable universities from the UK and Australia. Furthermore, various universities from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and New Zealand are offering twinning, franchised and external degree programmes in partnership with Malaysian educational institutions. Infrastructure Whether it is land, sea or air, Malaysia has one of the most developed infrastructures in Southeast Asia, comparable to that of developed nations. There is an impressive network of roads and rail links, while the international airport, KLIA, provides world-class facilities and services, as well as hosting airlines from every corner of the world. Malaysia is also currently enhancing its sea related activities as it has the advantage of having some of the best ports in the world. Port Klang, a trans-shipment hub, is positioning itself as Malaysia’s sea gateway to the world together with Northport and Southport.  The Malaysian ports offer an impressive multipurpose port facilities which have successfully attracted  many big shipping lines to increase their calls at these ports. Places of Interest The capital city, Kuala Lumpur, offers a large variety of activities, from gastronomic delights to shopping and museums to parks and local theatres. In addition, the federal government’s administrative centre in Putrajaya, located to the south of Kuala Lumpur, is a lure for tourists because of its excellent Islamic-inspired architecture and its expansive areas of parkland and lakes. Other must-do activities are visiting the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin-building in the world, trekking through the tropical jungles and nature parks in Taman Negara, basking on the pristine beaches of Pangkor and Langkawi and getting up close with the wild flora and fauna in the rainforests of Sabah. For those who prefer shopping and good buys, Malaysia offers a variety of shops that sell handicrafts as well as international branded goods. Services In terms of transportation and communications, Malaysia has excellent communications systems, both within the country and with the rest of the world. It also provides easily available health, banking, telecommunication (telephone, Internet cafes) and postal services, which can all be conveniently accessed in rural as well as urban areas. In addition, police stations are often found in busy areas and there is also a tourist police force ready to assist visitors. Furthermore, as serious crime rates in Malaysia are low, it is a relatively safe place to visit. The local currency is the Ringgit, which is made up of 100 sen. Credit cards are accepted in most commercial businesses, while Travellers’ Cheques can be changed at any of the numerous commercial banks, hotels and authorized moneychangers. Information Communication Technology (ICT) has been widely embraced in many service sectors in both urban and rural areas. With the increase of online services being made available, all Malaysians are able to benefit from this new technology.   LOCATION MAP OF MALAYSIA Source: http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/menupemasaran.php

Education system in Malaysia

OVERVIEW Education in Malaysian is the responsibility of the government and is provided through government funded schools, private schools or independent schools. The education system encompasses five main types: Pre-school Primary Secondary Pre-university, and Tertiatry education Pre-school to secondary education is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education (MOE) while tertiary education is the responsibility of the Ministry of High Education (MOHE). Schools Year Qualification Pre school 1-2 Primary 1-6 UPSR Secondary Lower 1-3 PMR Upper 5-6 SPM Pre-University 1-2 STPM/A-Level/Diploma Higher Education 3-5 Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate Pre-School Education  Kindergartens accept enrolment of children between 4 – 6 years of age. Although pre-school education is not compulsory in the Malaysian education system, its provision by the private sectors is encouraged. At present the majority of national schools have pre-school classes, but enrolment into these classes is open to children of low income families. Primary Education Primary education is free and begins from Year 1 to 6. Enrolment is accepted from the age of 7 to 12. Bahasa Melayu and English language are compulsory subjects in the Malaysian education system. Public primary schools are divided into two types, National Schools and National-type Schools. They differ in their medium of instruction. Bahasa Melayu is used in the National Schools whereas Tamil or Mandarin is used in the National-type Schools. In the final year, a public examination (Ujian Peperiksaan Sekolah Rendah: UPSR) is conducted to assess the children’s performance. Secondary Education Secondary education is an extension of the primary school. Students are required to study for five years, from Forms 1 to 5. The first three years is referred to as Lower Secondary and the last two Upper Secondary. At the end of Form 3 students will sit for a public examination (Penilaian Menengah Rendah: PMR). Students will be categorized into Science or Arts streams based on their achievement in the PMR. Those who have not obtained satisfactory results may choose specialized vocational education in technical schools. At the end of Form 5 students will sit for the Malaysian Certificate of Education examination (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia: SPM) before completing secondary school education. The SPM is founded on the United Kingdom School Certificate examination long before it became the 'O' Level General Certificate of Education which later became the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary School). Pre-University Education After SPM, students may choose to study in Form 6 or matriculation. Students who choose to do Form 6 will study for two years at the end of which they sit for the Higher School Certificate examination (Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia: STPM). Those who choose STPM generally intend to go for further studies at public universities. Additionally, students may apply to enroll in matriculation programmes which will take either one or two years. Some of them may opt to pursue pre-university education at private colleges. They may choose to do a diploma, A-levels, Canadian Matriculation Programme or other equivalent courses from other countries. Higher Education At the tertiary level, HEIs offer courses at the certificate, diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate levels. The period of study at each bachelor degree level is three years and is offered by both public and private sectors. The providers comprise two major groups: Public HEIs (funded by the government) such as public/local universities, polytechnics, community colleges and teacher training institutes. Private HEIs (private funding) such as private universities, university colleges, foreign university branch campuses and private colleges. http://jpt.mohe.gov.my/menupemasaran.php http://www.moe.gov.my/ TOTAL ENROLMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS YEAR 2009 – YEAR 2013 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES BY Public Universities