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Pages83rd AGM 3JCS Youth Camp 4JCS Ladies’ Activities 5 T. Kandiah MBE and JCS Thamby Thurai Awards 6Amendments to KJB R&R 8JCS Annual Staff Lunch 11Achievments by Community Members 12JCS Kuantan 13Spotlight on PJ 14WII-FM 17JCS 90th Anniversary Celebration 19Educational Incentive Awards 2014 23Launch of ‘Ancient Hindu Temples of Sri Lanka’ 29Unforgettable Trip To Myanmar 33Twin Mridangam Arangetham 35Sinna Yarlpanam 39Condolences 42Chronology of JCS Growth 43Klang - Charity Event 47Petaling Jaya Family Day 49Kajang Family Day 50

Vol 24 (for members only) Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad (Estd. 1924) October, 2014

MISSIONWe are more than a Co-Operative Society, dedicated to providing quality services to meet the economic and social needs of our members in particular, and Malaysians of Jaffnese origin in general.

KJB TURNS 90!

JCS has come a long way since it was established in 1924. To mark the 90th year Anniversary, a short ceremony was held with the youths at Paya Indah Wetlands on 15 December 2013. The JCS 90th Anniversary was unveiled by JCS Chairman Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN with, 4 youth leaders. Following that, the 90th Anniversary was commemorated with grass root members by honouring long serving leaders during the District Meeting and AGM.

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Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad (26/24)No. 40, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3,Brickfields,50708 Kuala Lumpur.Tel: 03-2274 8759/60Fax: 03-2274 8755H/P: 012-988 5197 / 012-988 2624Email: admin@jcs.org.my

ChairmanMr. S. Makeswaran PPN

Vice ChairmanDr. E. Sivananthan BCK

SecretaryMr. N. Rajasvaran

TreasurerDr. Christopher V.A. Nicholas

Board MembersMr. K. Vijayasuriar KMN, PPTMr. A. ParamsothyMr. A. JeyakumarMr. K. SivagnanasingamMr. R. DharmanandaMs. M. VasanthyMr. R. SivabalanIr. S. Jeyapalan PMC

Website:https://www.jcs.org.my

Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/JaffneseCooperativeSociety

THE 83RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The meeting was held on 15th June 2014 (Sunday) at Maktab Koperasi Malaysia

(MKM) Petaling Jaya. The Board Secretary, Mr. N. Rajasvaran welcomed the delegates and requested them to observe a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for all those who had passed away since the last AGM which was held on 9th June 2013. 101 of the 106 delegates attended the meeting.

The KJB Chairman, Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN in his address mentioned that of the 106 delegates, 28 were attending the meeting for the first time.

A dividend of 4.9% has been declared (approved by the House and pending approval from SKM).

To commemorate the JCS’s 90th Anniversary

in 2014, recognition awards have been given to long serving officials and senior most members at District and National levels.The Chairman mentioned that RM 542,000.00 income was derived from trading in shares and that a 4 storey shop house was purchased in Puchong for 2.69 million in October 2013.

Election of Board members:- 4 of the 5 incumbents were returned:- Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN; Dr. Christopher V.A. Nicholas; Mr. R. Sivabalan and Ms. M. Vasanthy. Ir. S. Jeyapalan PMC was voted into the Board.

Amendments to the KJB By-Laws:- The By-laws have been re-tabled and approved. The Amendments to KJB Rules & Regulations which were approved at the AGM, appear on page 8.

MAKTAB KOPERASI MALAYSIA, PETALING JAYA

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The annual JCS Youth Camp for the members’ children was held from 13 to 15 December 2013. The camp was held at

Paya Indah Wetlands (PIW), Selangor. The camp received good response from youths from all parts of the country, including one from Sabah. The participants consisted of 18 girls and 15 boys, mainly between the ages of 14 to 18 years old. The facilitators who kept the youths occupied with a variety of activities were officials from PIW and JCS Board Members consisting of Vice Chairman Dr. E. Sivananthan, Treasurer Dr. Christopher, Mr. K. Sivagnanasingam and Mr. R. Dharmananda.

Among the activities that the youths exposed to were JCS and the community, Wetlands and nature conservation; Ecology, Hippopotamus and Crocodile, Kayaking, History of tin mining in Malaysia; and Trekking into the Peat land forest. They had a memorable session during the Night Safari that involved the youths taking a night walk into the forest and were guided by the PIW facilitators.

The youths were also taken on an excursion to Cyberjaya and Putrajaya and interpretation was given on the opportunities available to study and work in these centres. They also had opportunity to expose their inherent talents during the karaoke session and the final group presentations. In keeping with the objectives of the camp, the participants integrated the use of Tamil Language and the concept of savings for the benefit of them and the community in the final presentations that was done at the closing ceremony of the camp that was attended by about 50 parents and graced by the presence of Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN the Chairman of JCS, Board Members and Chairman of JCS Brickfields District, Mr. P. Sukerathavan.

In his closing address Mr. S. Makeswaran thanked the members for the good response shown for the camp and JCS would continue holding the annual JCS Youth Camp to inculcate leadership qualities among the youth of the community.

PAYA INDAH WETLANDS, DENGKIL, SELANGORJCS YOUTH CAMP 2013

Next JCS YOUTH CAMP 2014 with our Malayan Elephants at Pahang 12-14 Dec 2014

Missed the fun last year? Do not worry! Youth Camp ’14 is now open for registration. Get your forms from the office or download it from the JCS Website (www.jcs.org.my)! See you there at the Institute of Biodi-versity (IBD) and National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC), Lanchang, Pahang. Closing date: 28 Nov 2014.

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The Ladies Committee of the Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad celebrated the Father’s and Mother’s Day by organizing Lunch with Kool (Sri Lankan) on Sunday 20th July 2014, at the Restaurant Surya (Restaurant Langai), Putra

Majestik, Jalan Kasipillay, Jln.Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 55 members and their friends attended the function. Dishes prepared in the traditional Jaffnese way such as Puttu (Atta, Rice, Kevara), potatoes and brinjal fried with onions, Kothu Pratha, Fried Chicken and the most famous Jaffnese Idli Sambal was made available for lunch. The special dish was the Odiyal kool both veg. and non-veg., which the members enjoyed happily. To encourage participation by the guests, games such as pinning the tail on the donkey and Bingo game was held. Lucky draw was also held. Finally to end the occasion a gift of a towel for the male and a shawl for the female guests was presented to everyone as a momento from the Ladies Committee of KJB.

RESTAURANT SURYA, JLN IPOH, K.LLUNCH AND KOOL

CHARITY PROGRAMME PERTUBUHAN KEBAJIKAN VALLALAR SG.BULOH, SELANGOR

The Ladies Committee organized a trip on 4.5.2014 to Pertubuhan Kebajikan Vallalar Sg.Buloh, to distribute provisions such as rice, sugar, milkpowder, coffee, flour, meehoon, Dhall etc. to 40

of the needy families who are struggling to make ends meet and living with the bare minimum of food and clothing. A hearty lunch was given to the families and children. The lunch was sponsored by one of the Committee Member Mrs.R.Rathi Thevy. Goody bags were also distributed to the needy children. After the event the members of the Ladies Committee went home with a peaceful heart for the sacrifices and worthy deed done for the needy.

TRIP TO MARAN, PAHANGA one day trip to Marathandavar Murugan

Temple, Maran for 40 members and friends was Organized by the Ladies Committee on 29.03.2014.

What is Kool?

“Kool” means soup in Jaffna. The people of the peninsula themselves refer to it as the ‘Odiyal Kool.’ Odiyal is the flour made of the Palmyrah root. No part of this tree is ever wasted in that part of the country, where it is known as Karpaham (Celestial tree) due to its many uses.

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In July / August 2014, a sum total of RM 2,000.00 was disbursed from the above Fund as an ‘outright gift’ to:-

a) Mr. Kishen Raj Kandiah (RM 1,000) from Brickfields, who obtained 10 As in the SPM examination 2013 and b) Mr. Ruhielan a/l S. Parameswaran (RM 1,000) from Petaling Jaya who was the best SPM student with 11 As in the 2013 examination. The donor of this Fund is Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT who established this ‘Trust Fund’ on 7 th August 2000 in memory of his late father, Mr. T. Kandiah M.B.E.

The cheques were presented at the ‘JCS Thamby Thurai Educational Incentive Awards’ ceremony held on 12th July 2014 at Kalamandapam and JCS Petaling Jaya District Family Day which was held on 24th August 2014 at the Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Vivekananda, Petaling Jaya and graced by KJB Chairman, Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN and several Board members and District officials.

T. KANDIAH M.B.E. EDUCATION FUND

JCS THAMBY THURAI EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE AWARDS 2014

Around 200 people including the successful award recipients from the Klang Valley Districts: Brickfields (21); Cheras (2); Petaling

Jaya (27) and Sentul (10), family members, Board members and district officials attended this function which was held on 12th July 2014 (5.00p.m.) in Kalamandapam, Lorong Scott, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. The KJB Chairman, Mr S. Makeswaran PPN in his opening address, welcomed everyone and congratulated the award recipients for their excellent results and hoped that they would endeavour to achieve greater success in their future examinations. He also welcomed Professor Dr. Lohanayahi Mahesan and the other invited guests. He mentioned that the total number of successful award winners this year is 117 and a sum of around RM 33,100.00 would be awarded from the JCS Thamby Thurai Education Fund. Many of them had collected their cheques (UPSR/PMR/SPM/STPM or Equivalent examinations) and certificates, at their respective Kawasan General Meetings, held this year. The District Chairpersons/Secretary (Klang Valley Districts) present were invited to present the cheques / certificates to their respective District’s recipients. Professor Dr. Lohanayahi Mahesan was invited to present the cheques and

certificates to the 21 Brickfields recipients. Mr. Ruhielan a/l S. Parameswaran, who obtained 11 As (A+ = 8; A = 3), was the top SPM student and was awarded the ‘R.N. Thamby Thurai M.B.E. Memorial Award’ which carries a payment of RM250.00. The donor is Madam Rani Buaneswari Thurairetnam, who resides in London and is the daughter of the late Mr. R.N.Thamby Thurai M.B.E, who is one of the founder members of the Jaffnese Co-operative Society. KJB Chairman, Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN presented the award to Mr. P. Ruhielan in the presence of his proud parents, Mr. & Mrs. Parameswaran a/l M. Sivarajah from Subang Jaya. A cheque of RM 1,000.00 from the ‘T. Kandiah M.B.E. Education Fund’ was presented by Mdm. K. Sivaneswary (sister of the donor) to Mr. Kishen Raj Kandiah from Brickfields for securing 10As in the SPM examination 2013. Another highlight of the evening were the speeches made by some of the recipients who shared their success stories to help motivate the other students to achieve academic excellence. The Board of Management of Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad thanks the Committee of Management of Sri Kandasamy Temple for the use of their premises / facilities for the above function.

KALAMANDAPAM, SCOTT ROAD, BRICKFIELDS, K.L.

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SARAVANAMUTHU-SAUNDARIPILLAI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND / N. THAMOTHARAM PILLAY & ANNAMMAH MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND AWARDS & J.A.R. WELLINGTON & WELNA WELLINGTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.

The KJB Chairman, Mr. S.Makeswaran PPN welcomed the invited guests Mr. T. Kanagasundram and his sister Madam T. Parameswary who are

the children of the donor of the ‘N. Thamotharam Pillay & Annammah Memorial Education Fund’ and also Rev (Dr.) Caesar A. Wellington and his wife. He mentioned that Mr. S. Theyaga Rajah the Chairman of the Northern States from Bukit Mertajam who is the donor of the ‘Saravanamuthu-Saundaripillai Memorial Scholarship’ (in memory of his beloved parents), apologized as he was unable to be present. He added that some of the outstation recipients received their cheques (RM 500.00) personally or through their representatives at their respective Kawasan General Meetings held in 2014. This is the 3rd year that the joint scholarship award is being presented in order to help the recipients who are pursuing a first degree course, in the payment of fees or purchase of educational material, etc.

Both these award presentation ceremonies were held on 19th April 2014 (10.00a.m.) at Kalamandapan, Jalan Scott, Kuala Lumpur.(a) The 22 successful students are:-1) Mr. Kuhan a/l Arumugasamy from Brickfields2) Ms. Shivaani a/p Sundaralingam from Brickfields3) Ms. Shalini Devi a/p Kalaiselvan from Cheras4) Ms. Suganneya a/p Kalaiselvan from Cheras5) Ms. Lucinda Loscheni a/p Elangeswaran from Petaling Jaya6) Mr. Venkat a/l Kanagasingam from Petaling Jaya7) Ms. Shreeta a/p Sivarasa from Petaling Jaya8) Mr. Marveen Kumar a/l Paransothy from Petaling Jaya9) Ms. Sharanya Maha Vishnu from Petaling Jaya10) Ms. Ashvinyy a/p Selvaraja from Petaling Jaya11) Mr. Navin from Petaling Jaya12) Ms. Shantine a/p Tharumanathan from Sentul13) Ms. Peryashini a/p Thambirajah from Ipoh 14) Mr. Yohanathan a/l P. Sivagnana Kumaran from Ipoh15) Ms. Neeranjanee a/p Subramaniam from Ipoh16) Ms. Krishanti a/p Rajendra from Ipoh17) Mr. Duhendran a/l Kanagalingam from Kluang18) Ms. Darsayini Kumara Piran from Johor Bahru19) Mr. Tharman a/l Jeyaindran from Rawang20) Ms. Malini Devi a/p Paramesvaran from Taiping21) Mr. Yumesh a/l Suthakaran from Bukit Mertajam22) Mr. Sachinath a/l T.E. Sivananthan from Kajang

b) The sixth (6) recipient of the ‘J.A.R. Wellington & Welna Wellington Memorial Scholarship’ is Ms. Sumithira a/p Nantha Kumar from Seremban. This Fund was established on 16th August 1985 and the benefactor, Rev. (Dr.) Caesar Arumugam Wellington presented the cheque to Ms. N. Sumithira. The extract of his speech is as follows:-

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An extract from ‘The Ceylonese of Malaya – The Early Phase’ by S. Durai Raja Singam, F.R.G.S (1967). Passage with time... proud to be a Ceylonese!

Who were the first Ceylonese that came to Malaya from the commencement of British rule in Malaya?

At that time when the Malay States came under British protection the Government was greatly handicapped for want of clerks and subordinate officers in the various departments under the new administration. It was during this period that, in response to an appeal to Ceylon. This from the year 1867, at the invitation and encouragement of the Malayan Government, “large numbers of Ceylonese subordinate staffs, practically all of whom were Ceylon Tamils from Jaffna, secured employment in building roads, in surveying lands and in doing the work of clerks, dressers, etc. About 25 years ago more than 50 per cent of the junior officers in the Government Services: General Clerical, Railway, Post and Telegraphs, Medical, Public Works etc., were Ceylon Tamils.”

They earned for themselves a very high reputation for efficiency and loyalty. These qualities got them preferential treatment in all Government offices. From time to time the General Manager of Railways recruited further Ceylon Tamils in increasing numbers. Practically all Station Masters or Booking Clerks in the various Railway Stations of the Malayan Railways are Ceylon Tamils. Many are also employed in the Railway workshops. It is understood that of the total Railway employees numbering about 12,000, between 50 and 60 per cent are Ceylon Tamils. Of about 22,000 Ceylon Tamils in Malaya today about 33 per cent are in the town of Kuala Lumpur, the “Capital of Malaya.” said Sir Velupillai Coomaraswamy when he made his report in 1946 to the Ceylon Government as Representative of the Government of Ceylon in Malaya just after the liberation. Railway construction was started in a modest way in Perak, and the first section-an eight-mile track running between Taiping, the mining centre of Larut, and a port called Sa-petang, afterwards called Port Weld, on a deep water inlet of the Larut River navigable for small streamers, was opened for traffic in June, 1885. The construction was carried out by two divisions of the Ceylon Pioneers, lent by the Government of Ceylon under Mr. John Trump. Mr. Trump along with Mr. Spooner was mainly responsible for employing a large number of Ceylonese hands in the Railway Department. The Malayan Railway was not the only sphere of activity of these pioneers Ceylonese. Again, when Mr. J.W.W. Birch was transferred from Ceylon to Singapore as Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements he brought expense of the Straits Settlements Government. The Medical Department, which was greatly

handicapped for want of assistant surgeons and dressers, had to obtain licentiates of the Ceylon Medical College to fill these posts, while the Survey Department too secured a large number of draughtsmen from Ceylon. The General Manager of the F.M.S. Railways even as late as 1916 or 1917 made arrangements with the principal of a college in Jaffna to secure suitable young men for service in his Department. The Ceylonese thus recruited in the various Public Services (Clerical, Postal, Railway, Medical and Survey) in Malaya proved to be of great value and assistance to the authorities in carrying on the general administration as well as in the opening up of the Malay States.

Most of the European Government servants came from Ceylon. J.C.P. in the Sunday Times of February 17th 1935 says: “Men seeking employment or appointed to posts in the Government came from the neighbouring British Colonies and Protectorates ad none that I know of direct from England-most of them from Ceylon.

Birch, Trump, Spooner, Venning, Campbell, Spence-Miss and Robson were some of the pioneer Europeans who came from Ceylon. These officers brought with them clerks, technical aassistants and apothecaries from the island and these Ceylonese brought with them their brothers and cousins in quick succession. These resulted in a steady flow of educated Ceylonese to Malaya.

Through virgin jungle, braving the many perils of an undeveloped land, these pioneers who were employed in the work of development made their first footprints on the framework of Malaya. Most of the early planters, like Sir George Elphinstone, were men who had worked in Ceylon plantations.

The author of Indian Problems in Malaya, Mr. K.A.N. Iyer, makes the following reference to the Ceylonese of Malaya:- A section of the Ceylon population of Malaya, the Ceylon Tamils from Jaffna, were the first to penetrate into the Government Services in the F.M.S. originally brought by certain Ceylon Officials who came to construct the Railways in Malaya, the Ceylon Tamils maintained and developed a connection with Jaffna to draw a stream of clerical classes. They were strongly entrenched in all Government Departments. Thus we get today the Ceylon Tamils spread everywhere as they were the first in the field.

Rupert Emerson in his Malaysia-a study in Direct and Indirect Rule-observes: The one other quasi-Indian group which requires

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mention is that of the people from Ceylon, who number some 18,000 but have in the past figured considerably more prominently than their numbers would indicate but the Ceylon Tamils, educated in English, were imported at the beginning to fill a number of clerical posts in the F.M.S. Government Service and particularly in the Railway.

Mr. C.E.H. Zacharias, for a long time Secretary of the Malayan Planters’ Association, in an article written by him to an Indian Journal, stated that the higher branches of the Public Service (then knows as Malayan Civil Service-MCS or now Pentadbiran Tadbiran dan Diplomatik) in Malaya are restricted to persons of European descent while the subordinate services (including clerical and technical service) happened to a very largely staffed by Ceylon domiciled Tamils.

“So far as the Jaffna Tamils are concerned, in days tha are dead the Jaffna Tamil was a backbone of the Government Clerical Service, and without him the railways could not have been built and run, or the Government Offices staffed. Jaffna was then the only country which had an oversupply of educated men, and Malaya should be indebted to her for the assistance she gave in opening up the country. There would appear to us to be no justification for advocating the restrictions or prohibition of the educated classes from Ceylon.” (there were calls even in 1930s from locals to bar the intake of Jaffna Tamils into the Government Service to enable other races to be recruited)

The above observation is made in the report of the Selangor Unemployment Enquiry Committee appointed in February, 1937, by His Excellency the High Commissioner for the Federal Malay States “to enquire into the incidence of unemployment in Selangor and to make recommendations.” Malaya owes a great deal to the Ceylonese pioneers who braved the rough waters of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean in tiny and untrustworthy sailing vessels which brought them from the Indian port of Nagapatnam to Malaya in the early days. Today it might not be easy for us to appreciate the difficulties which these pioneers faced in the dangerously long sea voyage. Prominent British Administrators have acknowledged publicly the services rendered to this country by the Ceylonese. I quote below a few:- Mr. George Templer Tickell, a former Chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board (in a letter to the writer):- “I very gladly bear witness to the many and faithful works carried out by the Ceylonese Community during and after the early pioneering days of 1880 and onwards. The early foundations of the Malayan prosperity in public works, plantation and office work were laid by these industrious people, without whose faithful and cheaply remunerated

labours the general prosperity of the country would have been far less speedy. I know that Sir Hugh Low, K.C.M.G., of pioneering fame, held similar views, which he frequently propounded time after time in my years of daily association with him.”

Sir George Maxwell, K.B.E., C.M.G. (in a farewell address at Kuala Lumpur) :-“On more than one occasion, in speeches which have not been reported, I have referred to the great debt which Malaya owes to the Jaffnese. People come and go in Malaya and the present generation cannot realize the circumstances in which the last generation lived and worked. For the first twenty or twenty-five years , after the introduction of British protection into the Malays States, there were very few really educated Chinese, and particularly no locally educated Malays, who were competent to fill in the Government administered. The Government, in fact, was dependent upon the Jaffnese. In the early days a new arrival from Jaffna would, with true courage, proceed perhaps immediately after his arrival in a strange country to take up work, far away in the jungle, in connection with some road or railway construction – work which the men born and bred in the country would refuse to accept. Throughout the Malay States there are lonely graves of these men of early days, and of men too of our times.”

Sir Hugh Clifford, M.C.S., G.C.M.G., C.B.E. (at a reception by the Tamil Community at Kuala Lipis in 1927):- “I visited Jaffna in 1907 when I was acting Governor of Ceylon for the first time. I was much impressed even in those early days with the qualities of the people of Jaffna who had made a thoroughly productive agricultural area from unpromising soil. This had only been done by intensive cultivation, extraordinary diligence and the courage and persistence which is characteristic of the Tamils of Jaffna. I remember the very early days when the Tamils of Jaffna came down to this country rather apprehensively to a country that was known to the pioneers only of the Malay States – and the part they had played as road overseers, Survey Officers and clerks in Government Offices at a time when it was exceedingly difficult to persuade the Straits men to leave the Colony and seek fortunes in this out-of-the-way part of the world. This State (Pahang) owed much to the Jaffna Tamil.”

* Reproduced in conjunction with 90th Anniversary of JCS in order to bring about awareness among the younger community members on the contribution and sacrifices made by our forefathers in developing Malaysia and at the same time strengthening family and community bonding. These pioneers also had a vision to establish JCS in 1924 as a financial institution for the community that withstood various challenges over time. We hope the younger generation appreciate the contribution of these pioneers and take JCS to greater heights as JCS approaches the 100th year in 2024.

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INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEEThe following were appointed to the Internal Audit Committee from 16th July 2014 till the AGM of Delegates in

2015:Mr. Nithiyanantham a/l Navaratnam (11505) (Pengerusi, Jawatankuasa Audit Dalaman)Mr. S. Sukirtharajah a/l Subramaniam (16563)Mdm. Akelesvare a/p Subramaniam (17972)Mr. Tharmaindran a/l Kanapathipillai (18815) Ms. Thushanya Thangarajah (23927)

(2014/2015)

His Holiness, Reverend N. Nadarajah, retired Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, celebrated his

90th birthday at the Temple of Fine Arts, Brickfields, K.L. on the 6th August 2014. The Chairman of the JCS Petaling Jaya District, Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT was given the opportunity to honour His Holiness and receive His blessings. Mr. K. Shanmuganathan, in his address praised and thanked His Holiness for all His blessings which eventually turned into miracles and he is happily leading a successful life.

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY!

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•WhatisaPrivateRetirementScheme(PRS)?With increasing life expectancy and rising living standards, many Malaysians find that their savings are inadequate to meet their retirement needs. The PRS is a voluntary long-term contribution scheme designed to help individuals accumulate additional savings for retirement. •WhatisthePPA?(www.ppa.my)The Private Pension Administrator (PPA) is a body approved by the Securities Commission that functions as a record keeping, administration and customer services for members and contributors. All PRS applicants are required to open an account with the PPA. •Howdoestheschemework?There are currently eight approved scheme providers. Each provider is required to offer three core funds under the Conventional and Shariah series. All contributions made to the PRS will be split and maintained in sub-accounts A (70%) and B (30%). The value of units in sub-accounts A and B can increase or decrease according to unit price. •Whatarethebenefitsofcontribution? - You can claim a personal tax relief of up to RM3,000 per year (for the first 10 years from assessment year 2012) - Income distributed from the PRS fund will be exempted from Malaysian income tax - Employers who make a contribution to the PRS on behalf of employees are allowed to claim a tax deduction against their business income of up to 19% of the employee’s remuneration •HowdoImakeacontribution?To make a contribution to PRS, contact a PRS Provider of your choice. For a first time contributor, you will need to open a PPA account. Once the PPA account is opened, you will receive your life-time account number and password. •Cancontributionsbewithdrawn?Full withdrawals can be made under the following circumstances: - The day after the member reaches retirement age; currently at 55 years - Death of a member - Permanent departure from MalaysiaPartial withdrawals may be made under the following circumstances: - The amount in sub-account B from each PRS Provider once a year upon payment of a tax penalty of 8% of the withdrawal amount. The first withdrawal can be requested after one year of making the first contribution •WhatisthePRSYouthIncentive(PRSYI)?Recognising the need to cultivate a retirement savings culture among the young, the Government in Budget 2014 will make a one-off contribution of RM500 per person into the PRS accounts of youths who have accumulated RM1,000 in one account within a year. Eligibility for this contribution is: - Malaysian with an existing PPA account or new member - Individuals between the ages of 20 – 30 (based on birthdate) - Minimum RM1,000 gross contribution within the calendar year - Effective period from 2014 – 2018Hurry and take advantage of this government incentive, particularly if you are turning 30 this year. If you are not yet 20 years old, this PRS YI is effective until 2018, do make a minimum contribution of RM1,000 to receive the one-off RM500 contribution within the calendar year. If you are more than 30 years old, the PRS offers the benefits of an additional tax relief apart from the EPF and life insurance (up to RM6,000) and medical insurance (up to RM3,000).

Article contributed by: Shantini Thuraiselvam, CFPCERT TM

PRIVATE RETIREMENT SCHEME (PRS)An Additional Savings Option for Retirement

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Dear members,

1. The KJB audited accounts for year ended 31.12.2013, wherein the dividend rate of 4.9% was stated, was submitted to the Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia(SKM) for their scrutiny and subsequent approval. The Audited Accounts for 2013 were approved as per the Obervations of the Pengerusi Eksekutif of SKM received on 13.06.2014.

2. The KJB Annual General Meeting of Delegates held on 15.06.2014 approved the recommended dividend rate of 4.9% for year ended 31.12.2013.The Obervations of the Pengerusi Eksekutif of SKM on the KJB audited accounts for year ended 31.12.2013 was also accepted.

3. On 04/07/2014, KJB wrote to SKM seeking approval to pay the dividend rate of for year ended 31.12.2013 as approved by the KJB AGM of Delegates held on 15.06.2014.

4. On 22.07.2014, SKM replied that only a 4.3 % dividend rate can be paid for year ended 31.12.2013. The reason given for the reduction is because only 25% (RM 39,529) of the retained profit of RM 158,117 can be utilized each year to pay dividend.

5. On 19.08.2014, KJB wrote a letter of appeal to SKM seeking to retain the 4.9% dividend rate by quoting the provisions of Para 10,(b) of Garis Panduan 2, which permits the retained profit to be utilized to pay dividend.

6. On 12/09/2014, SKM replied that approval is not being given to the appeal to utilize the additional 0.6% or RM 118,587.75 of the retained profit needed to pay the 4.9% dividend rate for year ended 31.12.2013.

REDUCTION OF DIVIDEND RATE FROM 4.9% TO 4.3% FOR YEAR ENDED 31.12.2013

AMENDMENTS TO KJB RULES & REGULATIONS

TO AMEND KJB R&R NO.5(x)(c)Existing R&R No.5(x)(c) Proposed Amendment to R&R No.5(x)(c)

5. LOAN AND ITS REPAYMENTS (x)(c) Repayment of such loan shall be by monthly installments within the stipulated period as per Rule (vi). The member shall be given the option to repay only the interest for the first 36 months and thereafter the full loan installment within the balance period or earlier. However the maximum period of the loan shall be 120 months or the member attaining the age of 65. During the duration of the loan the member should pay a minimum subscription as per regulation 1(i). (AGM 2006)

5. LOAN AND ITS REPAYMENTS (x)(c) Repayment of such loan shall be by monthly installments within the stipulated period as per Rule (vi). The member shall be given the option to repay only the interest for the first 36 months and thereafter the full loan installment within the balance period or earlier. However the maximum period of the loan shall be 120 months or the member attaining the age of 60. (AGM 2014)

TO AMEND KJB R&R NO.6(xiii)Existing R&R No. 6(xiii) Proposed Amendment to R&R No.6(xiii)

6. LAND AND BUILDING LOANS(xiii) Repayment of such loan shall be by monthly installments within such period as the Lembaga may decide. However the maximum period of loan shall be 25 years or on the member attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. During the duration of the loan the member should pay a minimum subscription as per regulation 1(i). (AGM 2002)

6. LAND AND BUILDING LOANS LOAN (xiii) Repayment of such loan shall be by monthly installments within such period as the Lembaga may decide. However the maximum period of loan shall be 25 years or on the member attaining the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. (AGM 2014)

TO AMEND KJB R&R NO.6(xii)(b)Existing R&R No.6(xii)(b) Proposed Amendment to R&R No.6(xii)(b)

6. LAND AND BUILDING LOANS(xii)(b) The borrowers are advised to obtain a MRTA or a Life Insurance for the amount of the loan.

6. LAND AND BUILDING LOANS - Deleted – (AGM 2014)

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TIRUVATAVURARUM SAIVATIRUNERIYUM

The reputed dance school, Padma Nrithyalaya Arts of Seremban was invited to perform in Colombo,

Sri Lanka for the ‘Tiruvatavurarum Saivatiruneriyum’ cultural programme recently. The cultural programme which lasted for two days was held at Saraswathy Hall, Bambalapitiya, Colombo-4 from the 19th of July 2014 to the 20th of July 2014. It was organized by the Department of Hindu Religous and Cultural Affairs under the Ministry of Budhasasana and Religous Affairs, Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon D.M. Jayaratne graced the occasion on the first day of the cultural programme. Other influential figures that graced this two days event include Vidvan Kalabhushanam Vasantha Vaithiyanathan. The dancers that performed in this cultural programme were the senior disciples of Padma Nrithyalaya Arts and also the guru of the dance school. The performers were Smt. Vinosree Shangkar (Guru), Sri Varsheni Uma Shangkar, Lenny Balakumaran and Kamalini Devi Rajakulanayakan (current JCS member). She is the daughter of late Mr. Rajakulanayakan PMC, PJK who served as a Board Member in the year 2013 and was the Seremban District Chairman for the year 2013/2014 and Mrs Indra Devi Rajakulanayakan. The performances were highly applauded and appreciated by the audience as some of them claimed that it has been some time since they have witnessed a performance with quality.

The dancers from left : Lenny Balakumaran, Kamalini Devi Rajakulanayakan, Smt. Vinosree Shangkar (Guru) and Sri Varsheni Uma Shangkar.

OF KAMALINI DEVI RAJAKULANAYAKAN

Devika Nadarajah began her career in 1999 in the IT and telecommunications industry. Her first job was with Unisys (M) Sdn Bhd where she was responsible

for business process reengineering and systems integration testing for the solution delivery of the Government Multi Purpose Smart Card (GMPC), which is known as the MyKad. Later, she moved on to JARING Communications Sdn Bhd where she was responsible for process management and corporate performance management. She was holding the position of Head of Performance Management when she embarked on her PhD in Business Process Management with the Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya in August 2009 on a part time basis. She fulfilled all the university’s requirements for dissertation, journal publications and presentations in local/international conferences and was conferred her doctorate in September 2013.

Since then, she has left the industry and joined the world of academia. Currently Devika is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Business Masters Programmes with Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU).PhD is regarded as the highest academic degree and is widely believed to be a true test of endurance more than anything else. This holds true in the case of Devika. During her PhD studies, she also underwent Six Sigma training with JARING Communications Sdn Bhd and delivered a project that had potential revenue savings of RM4million. Yet her biggest challenge and greatest achievement was when she delivered her first baby and presented in her first colloquium during her confinement. She owes her success to her loving, patient and supportive husband; her doting parents who always prayed for her success and her supportive sisters who never doubted in her abilities to succeed.

ACHIEVEMENT BY COMMUNITY MEMBER: DEVIKA

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The JCS members of the Kuantan Branch celebrated the 90th Year of its continuous existence at the Ceylonese Association Hall No. 4384 Lrg

Seri Kuantan, 28250 Kuantan. There was a line up programmes for the day including songs and sketch and power point presentation.

First was the 90th JCS cake cutting ceremony. The Chairman of the JCS, Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN from Kuala Lumpur obliged to cut the cake flanked by the Board Members and the Chairman of the Kuantan District, Mr. R. Y. Hunt PJK, together with the committee members. There was a lot of applause from the members for the 90 years of successful smooth sailing of the JCS for not only as a leading co-operative in the country but also for the dedication and good work carried out for the betterment of the members in terms of education (loans and scholarship) guidance for the young (motivation course) incentives for the successful candidates who performed very well in the Public Examinations. After the members had a taste of the sweet and nice fluffy texture of the Birthday Cake, talentime of the children and members took place. First was little Jushwini Suresh Kumar who sang two lovely English and Tamil songs followed by Miss Vishanthini Sivapalan’s beautiful song.

The highlight of the day was a power point presentation of the History of the JCS and the activities of the JCS Kuantan Branch. The half an hour presentation captivated the members. The information, presentation with

a lot of photos proved well of the tireless effort of Datin Gengka Umadevan.

Miss Sangeetha Suria Kumar gave a good talk about her experiences of the Motivation Camp which she attended at the Dengkil Wetlands in Selangor. The last item for the day was a sketch titled KANDAPOO KUDUMPAM. This time Mrs Sakunthala Sundram came with one more episode in the lives of senior citizens of the KANDAPOO KUDUMPAM. The cast were Mr. A. S. Sundram PPN, PJK, Mrs. Sundram, Mrs. P. Sivam and Miss Sureka Sudaeson. As usual all members enjoyed the sketch very much.

The Talenttime came to an end with the presentation of souvenirs to the following: -a) Mr. R. Y. Hunt PJK the District Chairman was presented with a beautiful gift – a plaque for leading the Kuantan District for more than twenty six years.b) Mrs. S. Sundram was presented – a certificate of appreciation for being the Secretary for more than fifteen years.

All members returned home after having a nice dinner and collecting their dues only to rturn the next year round.

JCS KUANTAN BRANCHCELEBRATES 90TH YEAR

DISTRICT COLLECTORSDistrict Names Address Contact No.

Brickfields / Petaling Jaya

Mr. S. Thiruganamoorthy 16, Jln Limau Nipis, Bangsar Park, 59000 K. Lumpur 012-3579672

Kuala Selangor Mr. S. Nadarajah 728, Jalan Klinik, 45000 Kuala Selangor 019-2243251Kajang Mr. A. Jeyaratnam 99, Jln Bukit, 43000 Kajang 016-3605157Klang Mr. A. Thiruchelvam 54E, Jln Kemenya, Taman Rajee, 41200 Klang 012-5787511Kluang Mrs. K. Krishna Verni 6, Jln Fajar, Taman Sunrise, 86000 Kluang 013-7738533Kuantan Ms. S. Jeyarani 1426/14, Tmn Muhibbah, Lorong Air Putih 116, 25300 Kuantan 016-9378821Rawang Ms. N. Yoga Ledchumi Lot 3993/6, Jln Waterfall, 48000 Rawang 012-2424757Seremban Mr. V. Maheswaran PJK 294, Taman Ho, Jln Rasah, 70300 Seremban 017-2806821Taiping Mr. S. Sivalingam PPT 6, Jln Creagh, 34000 Taiping 019-5665468

WE PRAY FOR MS ANN CATHERINE DAISY ARULLAPU AND FAMILIES OF MH370 AND MH17

Members of the JCS Board and Staff express their heartfelt condolences and sympathy towards the family and friends of our long standing JCS member Ms Anne Catherine Daisy Arulappu of Sentul and also to the rest of the families of the other passengers aboard flight Malaysia Airlines MH370, that went missing and joining the rest of the nation we too pray for the families to stay strong. We also express similar heartfelt condolences to the families of the passengers who perished in the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 tragedy. MH370, which was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, has been missing since March 2014 with the search for the plane centred in the southern Indian Ocean near Australia. MH17, which was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was allegedly shot down over Ukraine in July 2014

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JCS DISTRICTS – SPOTLIGHT ON PETALING JAYA DISTRICTBY A VETERAN COOPERATOR

INTRODUCTION It was the year 1930 when the Registrar of Cooperatives M.A Cavendish issued a circular (Circular No 210/1930) directing that deductions from salaries will only be applicable to all societies which are confined to Government servants. JCS, however, being the only society not enjoying such privilege, was at a disadvantage when it comes to loan installment and subscription collections.

LOCAL COMMUNITIES Under the circumstances, the Board of Management of JCS, undaunted, designed measures to circumvent the obstacles confronting them. The management reorganized the administration and formed communities who were made responsible for collection of all dues from members and issuance of receipts for all monies received by them. The committee were composed of members who were committed to the cause. Provisions were made in the by-laws for the formation of local communities which eventually became functional. Thus, the JCS Districts of current time is the refined version of the original local committee system of JCS. Originally, under the committee system Kuala Lumpur was divided into several small areas with a subcommittee to service each area. The President at that prevalent time was Mr R. N. Thamby – Thurai who pointed out that Kuala Lumpur is too unyielding by an area to be managed without small consultative bodies. The Kuala Lumpur area was therefore, divided as follows:- 1) Brickfields Road 2) Bangsar / Travers Road 3) Scott Road, Kampung Attap and High Street 4) General Hospital (Tanglin) 5) Bukit Bintang Road, Galloway Road and Weld Hill Area 6) Imbi Road 7) Pasar Road 8) Sungei Besi, Pudu and Loke Yew Roads 9) District Hospital (now G.H) 10) Sentul No 1 – Main Avenue 11) Sentul No 2 – Housing SchemeThe joint meeting of the Board/ Sub Committees went on regularly except during the war period. At the joint meeting held on 24th October, 1940 it was decided that the above areas in Kuala Lumpur to be grouped to form 3 districts as follows: 1) Pudu District 2) Sentul District 3) Brickfields District

THE CHANGING SCENARIO The scenario at district level was beginning to change. The records of JCS state that Pudu District held its first meeting of the District on 21st September, 1946 under the chairmanship of Mr N.S Kandiah. The meeting was held at the Ceylon Tamils’ Kalavirthy Sangam which became the venue for subsequent meetings. The Pudu District Annual meetings were held regularly. The meeting sessions were lively with active speakers like Mr V. Chelliah, Mr R.N. Thamby Thurai, Mr S. Arunasalam, Mr T. Kandiah and his brother Mr T. Chellappah. Soon after independence, most of the members after their retirement from Government service had to move out of their quarters. It is said that a large number of them settled down in the newly developing satellite town of Petaling Jaya. During the pre – independence era, Pudu District was said to be the largest district consisting of almost 40 % of the total membership of JCS. Under the law of probability, Petaling Jaya would have been the likely place where the retirees from the Pudu District would have settled down. At that prevalent time the houses in Petaling Jaya were within an affordable range of pricing. According to Mr K Shanmuganathan, the current District Chairman of PJ District and a time long resident of PJ “Most of our members from all over Malaya, having retired from Government service came and settled down here in this satellite town. At that prevalent time, they were all concentrated in and around Old Town, PJ Sections 11, 12 and 14.” The development was ongoing. Various developers were involved in housing development and today it has come to a saturation point. There was a marked increase of Jaffna Tamils settling down in Petaling Jaya area. There was indeed a pressing need to establish a JCS District in Petaling Jaya to accommodate the needs of the potential members of our community.

THE HUMBLE BEGINNING OF JCS PETALING JAYA / 4 ½ MILE KLANG ROAD DISTRICT. “The establishment of the Petaling Jaya, 4 ½ miles Klang Road District of the Jaffnese Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society was initiated by Mr S. Tharumaseelan” said Mr K Shanmuganathan. He went on to say that the inaugural meeting was held in 15th of June 1958 at the residence of Mr S. Thuraisamy. Mr S. Tharumaseelan, Madam T. Ganggadevi, Mr A. Sabaratnam and Mr K. Nagendra were also present for the inaugural meeting. Mr S. Tharumaseelan was elected as the District Secretary and Mr S. Thuraisamy was elected as District Chairman. Thus, the above five people became the founder members of the district.

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POSTCODE SYSTEM AND JCS DISTRICT DEMARCATION. In 1988 with the introduction of post code system, the Society made a review of the demarcation of JCS Districts and the Petaling Jaya District had a clear demarcation as follows:- Area Post Code1) Shah Alam 400002) Petaling Jaya Sect. 1 – 52 46000 to 464003) Puchong / PJ Sect SS1 – 25 47100, 47300 to 475004) Taman Yarl / Klang Road 582005) Damansara Utama 60000

In 1998, with the implementation of delegates system, the area of coverage in respect of Petaling Jaya Area was further fine-tuned with some minor changes as follows:- Taman Yarl, Klang Road and part of Puchong came under Brickfields District and Shah Alam came under Klang Area. The Petaling Jaya area came under post code 46000 to 47999 and this area of Petaling Jaya is still operative till today.

THE GROWTH OF PJ DISTRICT IN TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP Mr K Shanmuganathan, referring to the membership of PJ District said that Mr S. Tharumaseelan, during the tenure of his service as District Secretary, was instrumental in raising membership gradually from mere 30 in 1958 to about 300 members in 1965. Mr S. Tharumaseelan eventually moved up and became District Chairman in 1967 and continued to serve as Chairman until 1971 and again from 1977 to 1979 – a total of 8 years as District Chairman. A teacher by profession who steadily moved up the career ladder to Senior Assistant and retired as a Headmaster in 1990. The PJ District was fortunate to have a committed worker like Mr Tharumaseelan who went out of the way to reach the members. Annually, he would go door to door to deliver the Annual Reports by hand. He was the First District Secretary and Chairman to do so. Being a Secretary of a Thrift and Loan Society, he showed the members and the Society as a whole on how to be thrifty. He was praised by the members at the Annual General Meetings. The members wanted the Chairman and the Secretary of other Districts to follow the fine example of Mr. Tharumaseelan. In recognition of his services to the community and Society he was honored by JCS with ‘Ponnadai’ and presented with a citation. The event took place on 10th June, 1995 during the PJ District General Meeting. “We still remember the good deeds and yeoman services rendered by Mr Tharumaseelan to PJ District which currently is the largest District in terms of membership” said Mr K Shanmuganathan, chairman PJ District. Mr Tharumaseelan was given the due recognition by the JCS PJ District. The honoring ceremony took place on 17th August 2014 during the JCS PJ District Family Day.

DISTRICT ACTIVITIESThe Board of Management JCS gave all the support and encouragement to the Districts of JCS with special emphasis to organizing of activities at district level such as ‘Get together nite’, ‘Meet the Community Session’, membership recruitment competition etc. The membership of PJ District was on gradual increase. The monthly meetings hosted in his house by K Shanmuganathan always end up with a sumptuous dinner. In 1984, K Thillainathan, the then President, Board of Management JCS and at one time the chairman, PJ District (1983 to 1987), in his foreword message to the JCS Jubilee publication said “sixty years of continued operations as a viable cooperative society is an achievement by any standard. As we recall the contribution of so many for the growth of JCS, let us not forget whilst we are beholden to them, we also owe them and the present generation a debt – a debt that can only be repaid by striving to build JCS into a more effective and service oriented organization capable of fulfilling the needs and aspirations of the members and the community at large.” He believed that “given the goodwill and understanding of the members and the thousands within the community yet to become members and with the enlightened leadership this goal would not be too difficult to achieve” The above message came from a President of JCS who was earlier the District Chairman of PJ

District for a number of years and viewing the JCS organization from a different perspective. His message was intended to imbibe the members if the District committees of all states to take the right direction to achieve the desired goal.

MEMBERSHIP The Petaling Jaya District committee worked relentlessly to increase the PJ District membership. This was evident in reference to the ‘Membership Recruitment Competition’ which has become an annual affair. The competition is open to all the JCS Districts but the main contenders are the districts of Petaling Jaya, Kajang and Seremban. It is often a neck to neck tale at the finish line. Mr K. Shanmuganathan of PJ District had on several occasions won the top award. The membership growth of PJ District was on a gradual increase. The Annual Report of JCS 2013 indicates that the total membership of PJ District as at 31/12/2013 is 1,027 – as a District with the highest number of members.

THE MAN WHO KEEPS THE JCS PETALING JAYA DISTRICT GOING The man is none other than Mr K Shanmuganathan, AMN, PPT who is a retired police officer. In fact he could choose to spend time holidaying overseas. But he has opted to serve the Society playing a member centric role – to safeguard the interest of the members of JCS. His continued service and loyalty to the Society is evident from the illustrious services he has rendered to the Society. Mr K Shanmuganathan then became a member of the Society in 1947 (Membership No 5850) and is currently hailed as the most senior member of the Society (67 years continuous membership). Closely at his heels, in seniority, is his beloved sister Mrs Sivaneswary Satgunasingam.

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Mr K. Shanmuganathan’s service to the Society as per the records available indicate as follows: • He was a Board Member for 12 years (a) 1981 to 1982 (b) 1989 to 1998 • He was District Secretary (PJ) in 1973 – 1 year • Chairman PJ District (a) 1989 to 1990 (b) 1992 to date

The above records would speak for itself the degree of his involvement in the cooperative movement. PJ District organizes an annual activity for the PJ District members and their family providing an opportunity for interaction amongst the members of our community.During District General Meetings and family day functions, the District often gives due recognition to deserving senior member(s) of our community and honor them ceremoniously in our traditional style by donning of Golden Shawl (Ponnadai).

A man of benevolence, he and his family members have made KJB as trustees to the T.Kandiah M.B.E. Education Fund for the benefit of students pursuing a tertiary education. It was launched officially on 24th May 1998, at the Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple Hall. He has set up the ‘Fund’ in memory of his beloved father late Mr Thambiah Kandiah M.B.E. who is from the village of Visvilan, Jaffna. He came to Malaya in 1916 and continued his education at the Methodist Boys School, Kuala Lumpur. He joined the FMS Government Service in 1919 and retired as Financial Assistant, Superscale A in August 1955.The Late Mr T Kandiah was very much involved in the affairs of JCS and actively participated in the District General Meetings of Pudu District. Mr K Shanmuganathan referring to the management of PJ District said “I am fortunate to have a wonderful team members in my committee and I am thankful to them. I also thank Mr A Venayagamurthiy who was a Secretary and District Collector for a very long time. I feel proud that four of the Presidents’ ie late Dr Kanagasabai, Dato M. Rajasingham, the late Mr K Thillainathan and Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN the current president Mr S Makeswaran PPN are from the Petaling Jaya District. Two lady members i.e the late Ms. T. Pathma and Miss Rasamani Kandiah KMN are also from PJ District.”

In his concluding remark Mr K Shanmuganathan said “The PJ District requires a young and energetic member who could lead the District. I am hopeful of getting the right person.”

Mr K Shanmuganathan has always been in the forefront to accord recognition and reward to individuals who have made immense contribution for the benefit of the members of our community. Let us hope that Mr K Shanmuganathan himself would be the recipient of such an award in recognition of his lifelong service and contributions rendered to JCS and our community.

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Many among us reading this edition of Pathfinder 2014 are probably members or children of

members. Hence the urgency to take action to increase new membership in JCS would not appeal to you. Here I would like to state that it’s our inherent obligation to increase membership so that we become more relevant and realistic in this 21st Era. Hence it will enable us to disseminate knowledge to our kith and kin of Ceylonese or Jaffna origins who can in turn benefit from the privileges of JCS.Allow me to exalt to you our destiny, presently as Ceylonese or Tamils of Jaffanese origins, we are a lost community searching for our identity as our ‘Uhuru’ or homeland. Our previous Jaffna homeland has gone under siege and very soon there won’t be a place called HOMELAND.What is JCS all about? JCS is not only a cooperative society but also an organisation which represents our identity, heritage, culture and destiny. It is pertinent that all Ceylonese or Jaffna Tamils support this organisation and give them the strength to proceed in the future to be a viable and relevant entity representing our next Generation.How do you support JCS? By becoming a member yourself, enrolling your children as Child Members if they are below 18ys of age, taking an active part in activities of the Ladies, Youth and District Committee, attend the District and Delegates AGM, subscribe to the various Loans available to you easily and within short notice, enjoy the benefits of the Awards given out for public exams such as UPSR, PMR, SPM, STPM and University Degree, attend the annual Students Camps and various Seminars at subsidised rates and so forth the list goes. Just pop into our office if you are around Brickfields, browse the website or read any issue of the Pathfinder to know how to benefit from JCS. In other words ‘What’s in it for you in JCS.’ How to justify the existence of JCS in the future? In our migrant home Malaysia, our presence and identity as Ceylonese or Jaffanese has fast eroded. Many Iconic places which used to bear some identity of our homeland are now fast disappearing.In retrospect there was a Ceylon Restaurant in Jalan Melayu in Masjid India, KL which was frequented by our early countrymen for their meals and fellowship. It was sad to note that this restaurant went under in business and was bought over by a retail saree company way back in the 70s’. There was also another place called

the Ceylon Bakery whose final abode was at a premise in a back lane in Lorong Gombak behind Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. It ceased operations since 2004 due to the famous Sinhala Jewellers P.H.Hendry closing down their business and moving out. I personally have been fortunate to frequent this bakery till its last days and having tasted the delicacies and savouries of our authentic Ceylonese ancestry.Then there is the Locality of Bukit Ceylon in Bukit Bintang ,KL which used to be an expatriate enclave but has now turned into an elite nightlife and entertainment centre at the edge of our famous Golden triangle business district. In Ipoh, Perak there is a Jalan Ceylon where now you have vestiges of our heritage in the form of a Sinhala Bar which is almost run down.In Penang Island we have another Lorong Ceylon (Ceylon Lane) which is situated between Hutton Lane and Argyll Road. There is a famous boutique hotel called “29 Ceylon Lane” situated on the street but it is now run by others. And I am sure there may be other towns which may have some semblances to Ceylon which when we see with our eyes will light up our hearts and liven our nostalgic existence in Malaysia.In our own Brickfields, home of the Mother of All “Little India’s”, isn’t it refreshing to see at least a signboard in Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3, with the caption KOPERASI JAFFNESE BERHAD still gallantly striking a name amidst the tall skyscrapers which are about to appear very soon all around us. Now behind that signboard is a large organisation serving the needs of our community either culturally, socially or financially in these modern times of the 21st Century. Do not let your opportunity miss you bye to be associated with such a wonderful organisation called JAFFNESE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY and partake in whatever remaining tenets of our rich Ceylonese or Jaffnese culture here in Malaysia, A truly Asian Abode.

Article written & contributed by:J.Palan SelvaduraiMembership Committee,Board Member, KJB

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME (WII-FM ) –INCREASE YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN JCS

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JCS 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS (2014)JCS managed to sustain itself due to the untiring and dedicated services of its officials. In 2014, JCS celebrated its 90th Anniversary and a number of surviving officials who had served JCS in many capacities were honoured at the District and National levels (as mentioned below). Any inadvertent error or omission is regretted.

NATIONAL LEVEL: RECOGNITION ON 15/6/2014 (AGM OF DELGATES)ALL LIVING KJB CHAIRMAN / (Pengerusi) (i) Mr. Vamathevan a/l Ponniah AMN (7721): KJB Chairman (1996 to 2004); KJB Vice Chairman (1989 to 1995); KJB Board (1985 to 2004) (ii) Mr. Aruljothi Kanagaretnam AMW (12868): KJB Chairman (2004–2005); KJB Vice Chairman (2000 to 2004); KJB Board (1998 to 2007) (iii) Mr. Satguna Rajah a/l Ponnampalam (16532): KJB Chairman (2005 to 2012); KJB Vice Chairman (2004 – 2005); Board (2002 to 2012). (iv) Mr. Makeswaran a/l Supramaniam PPN (13198): KJB Chairman (2012 to 2014); KJB Vice Chairman (2011 – 2012); KJB Board Secretary (2005 – 2008); KJB Board (2000 to 2014).

BOARD MEMBERS (10 YEARS & above)1) Mr. Thasapalan a/l Saravanamuthu (10409)….1970 – 1973; 1976 – 1983; 1987 – 1992; KJB Vice Chairman : 1977 to 1983; KJB Treasurer: 1973 Brickfields Dist. Chairman: 1985 – 1989

2) Mr. Singam a/l Kumarasamy (12803) …. 1973 - 1980; 1982 - 1990

3) Mr. V. Balasubramaniam PPN (12337)…. 1974 – 1981; 1985 – 1988; 1990 – 1994 KJB Secretary: 1985 – 1987; 1991 – 1994

4) Mr. M. Balasingam (8742)….. 1977 – 1981; 1984 – 1990 KJB Secretary: 1984

5) Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT (5850)…. 1981 – 1982; 1989 – 1998 P.J. District Chairman: 1989 -1990; 1992 – 1995 P.J. Dist. Secretary: 1997 – 2002

6) Mr. Jeyaratnam a/l Ariaratnam (7909)….1991 to 2011 KJB Treasurer: 1991 – 1994; 1996 – 1999 Chairman, KJB Kajang: 1997 to 2014; Collector, KJB Kajang: March 2011 to 2014

7) Mr. Thuraisingam a/l Kandiah AMN (12411)….. 1996 – 2011 KJB Vice Chairman: 2005 – 2011 KJB Secretary: 1996 – 2005

8) Mr. Sivanathan a/l Ratnam (18562) …. 1997 – 2006

9) Mr. Visvanathan a/l Manikam (10353)…. 1997 – 2006

10) Mr. Kumarasamy a/l Sittampalam DNS, AMN, PMC, PJK (18162)…..1998 – 2012 KJB Seremban Dist. Chairperson: 2005 – 2013

11) Mr. N. Rajasvaran a/l M. Nadarajah (9991) ….. 1998 – 2014 KJB Secretary: 2008 – 2014 KJB Klang Dist. Chairman: 2007 – 2014 KJB Klang Dist. Secretary: August 1996 – 2007

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12) Mr. Jayakrishna a/l Thanabalasingam (16751)….. 2000 – 2009 KJB Treasurer: 2000 – 2007 Internal Auditor: 1997 – 1999

13) Mr. Nithiyanantham a/l Navaratnam (11505) ….. 2001 – 2014 KJB Rawang Dist. Chairman: 2005 – 2014 KJB Rawang Dist. Secretary: 1994 – 2004

Most Senior Member

Mr. Shanmuganathan.K AMN, PPT(5850); Joined on 24.06.1947. Board Member (1981 – 1982; 1989 -1998); Chairperson (P.J. District): 1989 to 1990; 1992 to 1995; 2003 to 2014Mdm. Sivaneswary a/p Kandiah (5852); Joined on 24.06.1947

ALL SERVING STAFF (as at 15/6/2014)a) Ms. V. Kamala Devi a/p Vellupillai: August 1979 to 2014 (34 years 10 months)b) Mr. Argenia @ Arjunan a/l Bagavathy: July 1994 to 2014 (19 years 11 months)c) Ms. Navamani a/p Thevarajah: March 1996 to 2014 (18years 3 months)d) Mr. Paramasivam a/l Subramaniam: July 2000 to 2014 (14 years)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISTRICT LEVEL RECOGNITION : JCS 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS (Presentation was done at the respective Kawasan General Meetings held in 2014)1) District Level: Most Senior Member in each district (16):-(i) Brickfields: Ms. Maheswari a/p Subramaniam (6166); Joined on 18/08/1948(ii) Bukit Mertajam: Ms. Sugunavathy i/k Ragupathy (11025); Joined on 13/04/1966(iii) Cheras: Mr. Selvadurai a/l Sinnappo (7476); Joined on 24/03/1954(iv) Ipoh: Dato’ S. Karunanithi DPMP, PMP, PPT(8046); Joined on 26/12/1956; Chairperson: 1987 to 2008(v) Johor Bharu: Ms. Kunavathy Chelvathurai (8744); Joined on 19/11/1958(vi) Kajang: Mr. Somasundram a/l Sabapathippillai (7223); Joined on 02/05/1953; Dist. Secretary/Collector...1985 to 1992 (vii) Klang: Ms. K. Inderani a/p Kathiravelu (6625); Joined on 08.04.1949(viii) Kluang: Ms. Kanagambihai a/p Kandiah (13304); Joined on 01.02.1974(ix) Kuantan: Mr. Reginald Yoganathan Hunt PJK (7840); Joined on 21.03.1956. Chairman…1974 to 2014(x) Melaka: Ms. Somasundram a/l Naganather(11715); Joined on 09.11.1968(xi) Petaling Jaya: a) Mr. Shanmuganathan.K AMN, PPT(5850); Joined on 24.06.1947. Board Member (1981 –1982;1989 -1998); Dist. Chairperson: 1989 to 1990; 1992 to 1995; 2003 to 2014 b) Mdm. Sivaneswary a/p Kandiah (5852); Joined on 24.06.1947.(xiii) Rawang: Mr. Nithiyanantham a/l Navaratnam (11505); Joined on 15.11.1967. Board Member: 2001 to 2014; District Chairman: 2005 to 2014; Dist. Secretary: 1994 to 2004(xiv) Sentul: Mr. Vadiva Moorthy a/l Vallipuram (6000); Joined on 30.11.1947(xv) Seremban: Mr. Thiruchelvam a/l Krishnapillai (7658); Joined on 04.12.1955.(xvi) Taiping: Ms. K. Anbu Malar a/p Kandasamy(10738); Joined on 11.05.1965. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------District Chairman (8 years and more)(i) Brickfields: Mr. Sukerathavan a/l Ponniah (18583); Dist. Chairman: 2003 to 2013; District Secretary (Sentul/Brickfields): 1959 to 1965; 1991 to 1994(ii) Bukit Mertajam: Mr. S. Theyaga Rajah (14955); 1996 to 2014(iii) Cheras: Mr. N.S. Wigneswaran (15528); 1994-1995; 2005 to 24/4/11; Board Secretary(1994 to 1995); Dist. Sec. (2003 to 2004)(iv) Ipoh: Dato’ S. Karunanithi DPMP, PMP, PPT(8046); Chairperson: 1987 to 2008. (v) Johore Bharu: Mr. S. Sukumarachandran AMN, PIS (21663); 2001 to 2014(vi) Kajang: Mr. Jeyaratnam a/l Ariaratnam(7909); District Chairman (1997 to 2014); District Collector(March 2011 to 2014); Board Member (1991 to 2011);

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KJB Treasurer (1991 to 1994; 1996 to 1999)(vii) Kluang: Ms. Nageswari a/p Arumugam(13368); Chairperson: (1997 to 2013)(viii) Kuantan: Mr. Reginald Yoganathan Hunt PJK (7840); Dist. Chairman…1974 to 2014. (ix) Melaka: Mr. M. F. Yogaratnam (20069); Dist. Chairman: (1996 to 2008)(x) Petaling Jaya: Mr. Shanmuganathan.K AMN, PPT(5850); Dist. Chairperson: 1989 to 1990; 1992 to 1995; 2003 to 2014; Board Member (1981–1982;1989 -1998) (xi) Rawang: Mr. Nithiyanantham a/l Navaratnam (11505); District Chairman: 2005 to 2014; Dist. Secretary: 1994 to 2004; Board Member: 2001 to 2014. (xii) Sentul: Mr.R. Segarasasingam a/l Retnasingam (9405): 1995 to 1998; 2001 to 2013(xiii) Seremban: (a) Mr. K.K. Nadarajah DNS, JP, PPN, PJK (9463): 2003 to 2011(xiv) (b) Mr. Palasingam a/l V. Chelliah(12233) : 1987 to 1995(xv) (c) Mr. Senathipathy a/l Markandu(8878): 1995 to 182003; Dist. Secretary (1991 to 1995)(xvi) Taiping: (a) Mr. N. Perampalam (17627): 1989 to 2002(xvii) (b) Mr. Paramesvaran a/l Shanmugam (21052): 2004 to 2014 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------District Secretary / cum Collector (8 years and more) (i) Brickfields: Mr. Panjaratnam a/l Kandasamy (10785): Dist. Sec. / Collector…1996 to 2008(ii) Bukit Mertajam: (a) Mr. Nageswaran a/l Kanagasabai (17423): Dist. Sec. / Collector…1995 – 2014(iii) (b) Mr. S. Puvanendran(12966): 1985 to 1995(iv) Cheras: Mr. Kamalanathan a/l Subramanaim PJK (18158): 1983 to 1992; 2001-2002(v) Johore Bharu: Mr. Thayala Rajah a/l C. Selvaduray(19811); Dist. Sec. 2001 to 2008(vi) Kajang: Mr. Somasundram a/l Sabapathippillai (7223); Joined on 02/05/1953; Dist.Secretary/Collector….1974 to 1992(vii) Klang: Mr. N. Rajasvaran a/l M. Nadarajah (9991): Dist. Sec.: (Aug. 1996 to2007); Dist. Chairman: 5/5/2007 to 2014; KJB Board…1998 to 2014; Hon. Sec. (Board)…..5/8/2008 to 2014 (viii) Kluang: Mdm. Krishnaverni a/p Krishnapillai(16516): Dist. Sec. / Collector….1998 to 2014(ix) Kuantan: Mdm. K. Sakunthala i/k S.S.Sundram SMP(10287)…… 1996 to 2014(x) P.J. (a) Mr. Venayagamurthiy a/l Arumugam PJK (11577): Dist. Sec. / Coll. (P.J)…. 1974-1982; 1984-1986; Pudu/Cheras (1991 to 1997); P.J. Collector: 2004 to 2/7/2012(xi) (b) Mdm. Poovanesavare a/p Abbudurai (11167): District Secretary: 2003 to 2014; Internal Auditor: 2004 to 2012; Ladies Wing Chairperson: 2008 to 2014; Ladies Wing Secretary: 26/6/2002 to 20/8/2008(xii) Sentul: (a)Mr. Thuraisingam a/l Ratnasingam PPN (13096): 1998 to 2014; Internal Auditor : (1998/1999)(xiii) (b)Mr. Sarvanandan a/l Kandiah (13374): Dist. Sec. / Coll. (1980 to 1991)(xiv) Seremban: Mr. Vijendran Vellupillai PPN(18884): Dist. Secretary ..1996 – 2013; Dist.Chairman (w.e.f 10/2/2014)(xv) Taiping: Mr. Sivalingam a/l Subramaniam PPT (16703): Dist. Sec./ Collector…1989 to 1997; 2000 to 2014

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------District Collector (8 years and more)(i) Cheras: Mr. Mahadeva @ Mahadevan a/l Sivasamboo PPN (21450): 2001 to 2010 (ii) Kajang: Mr. Manoharan a/l Sundramoorthy (9907): 1993 to March2010(iii) Kuala Selangor: Mr. Nadarajah a/l Sinnappa(12462): 1993 to 2014(iv) Sentul: Mr. Vimalanathan a/l Subramaniam(17705): 1994 to 2003(v) Rawang: Ms. Yoga Ledchmi a/p Navaratnam (19480): April 2005 to2014---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE AWARDS 2014 (EXAM YEAR 2013)JCS is glad to continue motivating the members especially their children with various education incentive awards. Since the 1930s, JCS has given out thousands of awards including being a pioneer non-government award given for studies at UPM and UTM (then Agricultural School and Technical School). In 2014 various awards worth more than RM45,000 were given to 139 members’ children for excellent performance at STPM/Equivalent; SPM/Equivalent; PMR; UPSR and acceptance into degree and professional programmes. Below are the photographs of STPM; SPM; PMR and UPSR recipients. Please read more about the various 2014 award recipients in this issue. Additional awards were also given for students who did well in Tamil Language.

A. SIJIL TINGGI PELAJARAN MALAYSIA AND EQUIVALENT AWARDS 2014

BRICKFIELDS4As

SUJAYSEN A/L RAJ KUMAR

SEREMBAN2As

JAYAPRAKASHINIE A/P R PARAMALINGAM

B. SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA AWARDS 2014

BRICKFIELDS8A+, 1A

HARITHA A/P NALLAYA

3A+, 5A, 2A-

KISHEN RAJ KANDIAH

2A+, 4A

NAVEENA A/P RAJ KUMAR

1A+, 1A, 1A-

AARON KUMAR ISAAC

4A+, 4A

DANOO A/L K. THIRUCHELVAM

IPOH6A+, 3A-

YOHASHAMA A/L P. SIVAGNANA KUMARAN

JOHOR BHARU2A+, 6A, 1A-

ZUSHYAN MAGEN A/L S. KANAGASUNDRAM

KAJANG5A+, 1A, 3A-

KAMALRAJ A/L SUNDRALINGAM

4A+, 2A, 3A-

SHANKAR A/L KURUNATHAN

KLANG3A+,3A,2A-

ABHIRAAHMI A/P THIAGARAJAN

2A+,2A,3A-

VICKNESWARAN A/L MUTHU KUMAR

2A+,5A,3A-

VINESSA A/P PATRICK ANTHONY

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1A+,3A,1A-

DARSHINI A/P SIVANTHINATHAN

4A, 2A-

DIVASHINI A/P S. NAVANEETHARAJAH

KUANTAN4A+,5A

MITHIRAN A/L SUDESAN

PETALING JAYA6A+, 4A

HEMALAXMI NANTHAKUMAR

3A+, 1A, 1A-

HEMAVATEE A/P SIVAGNANASINGAM

6A+, 2A, 2A-

PRAVIN KUNALAN

2A+,4A, 2A-

POORNIMA DEVI A/P SUNDRAISVARAN

1A+, 5A, 3A-

DHANYA SUNTHARALINGAM

SENTUL4A+,1A

SRI LOSHANA A/P SRIMURALITHARAN

SEREMBAN6A+, 2A, 2A-

KEESHENDRA A/L KANDIAH

4A+, 3A, 2A-

DHALINI A/P NYANASEGARAM

5A+, 3A, 1A-

STEPHANY MICHELLE RAJASINGAM

2A+, 1A, 1A-

PREM KUMAR A/L NANTHA KUMAR

1A+, 2A, 2A-

VISHALAENDRA A/L DEVINDRAN

3A, 1A-

BANUSHA A/P SACHETHANANDAM

TAIPING7A+, 2A, 1A-

DANISH A/L INDRARAJAH

BRICKFIELDS5A

NAVEAN JEYAPALAN

C. PENILAIAN MENENGAH RENDAH AWARDS 2014BRICKFIELDS7As

DIVIYA ESWARY A/P SELVA VISHNU

7As

PIRANAVAN A/L SANGAR

7As

THURGASHINI A/P SEGAR

6As

DHANESHWARA KARTHIGESU

IPOH7As

PRADEEPAN A/L ARUDKANTH

4As

JOEL ISAAC DANIEL

Photo put on request

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KAJANG7As

KEISHINI A/P T. ALAGARAJAH

7As

TURKKA TARSINI A/P MOHAN

KLANG7As

LINAATHEVI A/P R. INDRAJ

7As

VINISHA VIKINESWARAN

KUANTAN7As

SANGGEETA A/P SURIYA KUMAR

6As

DIVINA ELEESHA ELIATAMBY

6As

DHIRVEENRAJ A/L RAJ KUMAR

6As

VINOSHAN A/L RUTHIRAN

5As

SANJET A/L DANA PALAN

PETALING JAYA7As

KEVIN PRAVIN IGNATIUS

7As

KISHENTHIRAN A/L K. MANOHAR

7As

KIRTEE A/P NADARAJA

7As

NIKHYTHA A/P CHANDRAN

7As

NIMALAN A/L GUNANDRAN

7As

PRASHANTH A/L RAVINDRA KUMAR

7As

ROSHAN SIVABALAN

7As

TAASHA KUNALAN

7As

SANDHYA A/P RAMNAN

6As

DESHIKA SIVASHANKAR

5As

KEERTHANY VIJAYA KUMAR

5As

SARANYA

SEREMBAN7As

KUHANESH A/L THAVENTHRAN

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D. UJIAN PENCAPAIAN SEKOLAH RENDAH AWARDS 2014

BRICKFIELDS5As

DHANYA

5As

JASHODAA A/P SURESH

5As

SHIVAANI

5As

SHOBITA A/P NAGULENDRAN

4As

ARVIN LINGAM

5As

THATSSAINI A/P SANGAR

BUKIT MERTAJAM5As

JEEVANATHAN SUSHILNATHAN

CHERAS5As

MAHISHA MARTHINI

4As

VISHYAL RICHARD GOMEZ

IPOH5As

DARSHINEE

JOHOR BHARU5As

MERVIN THAVANESAN KUANASEALAN

5As

DHANYA LAKXMI NANTHA KUMAR

KAJANG4As, 2As Tamil

YAALINII A/P MURUGAN

KLANG5As

AMBIGA

5As

DIVASHINI A/P GUNASINGAM

5As

HARSHINI A/P MURALIGARAN

5As

PAVITHIRA DIVYA A/P ELIATAMBY

5As

JANVIJAYSRI

5As

SHARATH NESON

5As

SHUITHADEVI A/P GANARAJ

5As

SIVARANI A/P KULASEGARAN

5As

TINESHA

KUANTAN5As

ASHLYN A/P RAJ KUMAR

4As

TAARVINDRAJ

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5As, 2As Tamil

THARSHINIE A/P SELVA KUMARAN

PETALING JAYA5As

ARIELLE ASHA INDRAN

5As

SARRVESH A/L GUNANDRAN

5As

SHANKRI A/P THIRUGNANASELVAN

3As

KESHAV JANARTHAN BHONSLE A/L BASKAR

RAO

4As

SANJAY

2As

PRISCILLA SHAMILA IGNATIUS

RAWANG5As

KIRANRAJ

SENTUL5As, 2As Tamil

SRI HAREESH A/L SRI THARAN

5As

LAVINIA ABIRAMI SELVA KUMARAN

5As

NEEVETHA

5As

NANDITHAA ARULANANTHAN

5As

SADHNA

3As

VIGHNESH

SEREMBAN5As

HEMARKESH A/L SATHIADEVA

5As

SANJAYTHRAN A/L AROL NATHAN

3As

VISVARAJAH

5As

SARVESH THAVENTHRAN

SENTUL5As

REYSHAMINI A/P JAYA PRATHAB

Photo put on requestAWARD APPLICANTS WITH NO PHOTOGRAPHSSTPM - B’FIELDS - SUANITTA DEVI A/P RAJENDRAN - 4AsSPM - B’FIELDS - SUHANYA KARTHIGESU -1A, 1A- P. JAYA - RUHIELAN A/L S. PARAMESWARAN - 8A+, 3A - VARSHA VALERY A/P PARAMESWARAN - 3A+, 3A, 2A- SEREMBAN - ARVIND A/L GUNASEGARAN - 6A+, 3APMR - B’FIELDS - DHANYA KULADEVA - 7AS - SHIVA IYNGKHARA A/L SUNDARALINGAM - 7AS - KAILASH KUMAR SELVA KUMAR - 4AS IPOH - DHARSHINIE A/P JOHALINGAM - 7AS P. JAYA - SATHESHA A/L JUVARAJAN - 6AS SEREMBAN - PRYISSA - 7AS, TAMIL 1A - MIRASHINI A/P KANDIAH - 7ASUPSR - KLANG - ASHLEY SUGIRTHAPUSHPAM JEREMIAH - 5As P.JAYA - KAYSHEV VARMAN SURENDREN - 5As SENTUL - HAMENDRAN A/L SELVARAJA - 4As - SHAARINI - 4As - SUMITA THAVENTHERARAJU - 3As

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JCS KAJANG FAMILY DAY AND KOOL PARTY

JCS held this function on 28 December 2014 at the Dewan Ponnampalam Kajang. About 40 members and their children attended the function. In addition to promoting the traditional Jaffna Kool, various games

and colouring competition were held.

Kajang JCS Chairman, Mr. A. Jeyaratnam presenting prizes to children.

Children coloured the 90th Anniversary Logo of JCS

SENIOR CITIZENS RETREAT TO MELAKA ON 22 - 23 FEBRUARY 2014

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PJ Chairman, Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT honouring Mr. S. Apputhurai KMN - co-author of the ‘Legacy of the Pioneers - 125 years of Jaffna Tamils in Malaysia on 27/04/2014 at PJ Kawasan General Meeting held at MKM, PJ.

Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT, Chairman of PJ District who donated a substantial sum for the NSCA building being honoured by NSCA Chairman, Mr. S. Kumarasamy DNS, AMN, PMK, PJK on 18/01/2014 at Wisma NSCA, Seremban

Picture: Dato S. Kulasegaran (right) launches the book entitled, ‘Ancient Hindu Temples of Sri Lanka’, together with Guest Speaker Siva Sri Sabaratna Parameswara Kurukkal, Chief Priest, Sri Kandaswamy Temple, Jalan Scott, Kuala Lumpur. Below: The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

‘Ancient Hindu Temples of Sri Lanka’ – a book authored by Mr. K. Thuraisingam AMN (Ex-JCS Board) was launched officially by Dato’ S. Kulasegaran, President, Federation of Malaysian Sri Lankan Organisations (FOMSO). It was held on 10th May 2014 at 5.00 pm at the Kalamandapam, Lorong Scott, Kuala Lumpur. The function was attended by about 200 invited guests, mostly relatives and friends of the author. Guest speaker at the function was Siva Sri Sabaratna Parameswara Kurukkal, the Chief Priest of Sri Kandaswamy Temple, Jalan Scott, Kuala Lumpur. He also made a book review and spoke about the revered ancient temples of Sri Lanka in detail.According to the author, Mr. K. Thuraisingam, books are currently available at the Kalamandapam office and at Persatuan Ceylonese Negeri Sembilan, No 1 Jalan Sungai Ujong, 70200 Seremban. An amount of RM 30.00 per book is being collected and the proceeds are treated as donation towards the respective organisations. The author’s first book ‘Tour of South Indian Temples’ which was launched on 24th January 2009 has been sold out.

LAUNCH OF THE BOOK: ANCIENT HINDU TEMPLES OF SRI LANKA

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The Membership recruitment for the year 2014 will be from 1st January to 31st December 2014

Consideration for the AwardA maximum number of members recruited for the period 1st January to 31st December 2014. For the purpose of the competition a member recruited would mean a member who has been formally admitted at the Board Meeting sched-uled for December 2014 and remains on the Membership Register as at 31.12.2014. He / She should be a member in benefit with a minimum subscription of RM 10.00, as on 31/12/2014.

The Award for the Highest RecruitmentA member who recruits the highest number of members will receive an incentive of RM100 + 0.70 cts. for every mem-ber recruited.

District AwardAn incentive of RM100 + 0.30cts. for every member recruited will also be awarded to the District of the above winner.

The Award for the Highest CollectionA member who has brought in the highest amount in collection of subscription from new members recruited for the period of the competition will be awarded a sum equivalent to 2% of the total collection.

Special Award (Recruitment)A member who has recruited the most number of members between the ages 18 and 30 years will receive RM100 + 0.70 cts. for each member recruited. The 1st and 2nd runner up will receive an incentive of RM75 + 0.75 cts for each member recruited.

Incentive Award for Highest Recruitment by District (Less than 200 members)A member who recruits the highest number of members in any such district will receive RM20.00 plus RM1.00 (for every member recruited).

Incentive Award for Recruitment of MinorsA member (parent / grandparent) who has enrolled the most number of ‘minors’ is eligible for a cash award of RM5.00 per child.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE COMPETITION 2014TERMS & CONDITIONS

JCS RAWANG 90TH ANNIVERSARY DINNERKJB North Selangor organized a dinner in conjunction with KJB’s 90th Anniversary on Saturday, 16th August 2014 at the Yao Kee Restaurant in Rawang. About 100 people including the KJB National Chairnan, Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN and his wife, Board members, the past Chairrman Mr. P. Satguna Rajah and his wife and the Vice-President of MCSA Mr. R. Sivanathan and his wife attended the dinner.

It was really a memorable day for everyone as they really enjoyed the food and the company of old friends. The master of ceremony for the evening was Mr. R. Dharmananda who kept the audience with his witty comments. The highlights of the function included the presentation of souvenirs to 5 senior members of KJB North Selangor, a token of appreciation to Mr. K. Thuraisingam AMN, the best-dressed male and female for the day, a Lucky Draw and a special Lucky Pick which received spontaneous support from the guests. The guests were entertained by the band Thiramai Boyz. The District Chairman Mr. N. Nithiyanantham, Mr. M. Satiaseelan and Mrs. A. Logesvary mesmerized everyone with their beautiful songs of yesteryears. It was indeed a well-attended and successful function.

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KJB UNAUDITED FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE, 2014

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT BALANCE SHEET

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TWIN MRIDANGAM ARANGETHAM & DEBUT CONCERT BY VINOD & NAVEAN JEYAPALAN by Ir. S. Jeyapalan PMC

On the 3rd of May 2014 there was a Twin Mridangam Arangetham by two budding Jaffanese youths at their debut concert in the Temple of Fine Arts in Brickfields. The occasion was graced by Guest of Honour, the President of FOMSO, the Honourable Dato’ Kulasegaran Sabaratnam and his charming wife Datin Giselle Kulasegaran. The debutants are the proud sons of Jeyapalan Selvadurai formally from Klang and Kalaichelvy Vamadevan formally of Kajang. Both sons are now studying at University Technology PETRONAS in Tronoh. Vinod is 20yrs,and Navean is 18yrs, fondly known as the Jeyapalan Brothers started their musical journey at an early age of 6 while they were still at kindergarten. They began formal lessons in Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit and Sangeetham from their illustrious class teacher, Mrs.Raman. They also commenced playing the Piano when they started Primary school. As they improved they proceeded to Carnatic vocal lessons with the Late Pathma Subramaniam. Due to her untimely demise it created a void in their quest for musical attainment that lead them to SLGV Music Academy about 10 years ago. Having tasted the opulence of classical renditions and a need to translate their interest, Vinod the elder, took up Mridagam classes whereas Navean chose the Harmonium. Very soon Navean too picked up the Mridagam, the King of Classical Carnatic Percussion Music, having watched his brother play at home as the Harmonium was not a challenge to him having similarities with the Piano.The Arangetham was the culmination of many years of effort, passion, drive, perseverance and tolerance by the family and they are thankful to Almighty that the Boys Vinod and Navean, have reached the stage of achievement of their musical career to be able to perform their debut Arangetham Concert to the Public.The family have to thank the Boys Vinod and Navean, as they will be the future generations to propagate the cultures, values, religion as well as the indian classical music. Let this be a stepping stone for them to achieve higher goals in both their academic and musical talents. The Family are very much indebted to the much acclaimed Vidwan Guruji T.A.Jegathesan Sharma and thank him for his tutorship, passion and perseverance in inculcating motivation and transferring

his skill to the Boys to achieve their Arrangetham. The ‘Gurukulam’ concept of teaching Mirdagam in SLGV Music Academy has indeed nurtured the Boys very well and made them very confident of their playing skills and has improved tremendously their performance in public concert and competitions. In line with the ‘gurukulam’ concept the family also like to thank Masters J.Prathap and J.Aravind for their guidance and constant assistance in Mridagam classes. Their Carnatic music background was groomed by none other than their music teacher Srimathi Bharathi Sharma and teachers J.Suganya and J.Sharnya. Not forgetting the accompanying musicians for the Arangetham, teachers, relatives, friends and well wishers who have graced this Arangetham with their presence and blessings. After the performance by the Jeyapalan Brothers the audiences showed their appreciation by their tremendous accolades. The Boys were thoroughly tested in all the Ragas and Talas in their Repertoire, so much so the performance which started at 6.30pm only came to an end at 11.15pm . The show was followed by Dinner at the same venue. In true faith the Jeyapalan Brothers, Vinod and Navean, would one day become excellent Mridagamist and make their teacher Guruji T.A Jegathesan Sharma proud of their achievements and bring honour and pride to his Guru’s lineage, the famous Phalgat Mani Iyer.

L to R: Vinod Jeyapalan & Navean Jeyapalan

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INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR MEMBERS’ CHILDRENEDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR UPSR / PT3 (PMR) / SPM / STPM & A – LEVEL / OR EQUIVALENT EXAMINATIONS 2015 (EXAM YEAR 2014)

Educational Incentive Awards are given to children of members who perform well in their UPSR, PT3 (PMR), SPM and STPM / A Level (or equivalent examinations).

Eligibility: The applicant or parent should be a member in benefit having a continuous membership of 3 years or more and a subscription credit of RM 1,200.00 or more on the closing date for the award. A student must become a member, upon attaining the age of 18 years, at the time of application for the award. STPM / A Level or equivalent student must be a member for at least 6 months as at the closing date of the application for the award.

Please take note that applicants who do not possess the requisite criteria and qualification will not be considered for the award. Eligible members who wish to apply for the awards for UPSR, PT3 (PMR), SPM & STPM / A Level or equivalent can obtain the application forms from the KJB office or from their District Secretary. Please contact the KJB office if an acknowledgement is not received for the application form submitted.

Closing date to receive the completed application form is 15th May 2015.Photocopy of the application forms are allowed. Kindly take note that submitting the application late will result in a child / member being denied of the award.

PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2014

• Deepavali Nite 2014 (jointly organized by MSCA, JCS & 5 Ceylonese Organisations) at Kalaman-dapam, Lorong Scott, K.L. on Saturday 15/11/2014. Hi-Tea: 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.; Cultural Pro-gramme: 7.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. All are welcome.

• ‘Klang Educational Awards & JCS 90th Anniversary Celebrations with High Tea’ at the ‘Navalar Mandabam’, Subramania Swamy Temple, Klang at 5.00pm on 8/11/2014 to recognize the Klang JCS Thamby Thurai Educational Award recipients (Exam year 2013).

• JCS Youth Camp Camp (3D2N): 12th to 14th December 2014 at Institute Biodiversity, Bukit Rengit, Lanchang, Pahang for students between the ages of 14 to 18. Student pays RM 150.00 deposit / commitment fee on Registration and KJB subsidizes around RM 300.00 for each student. (Maxi-mum of 40 students on a first come first serve basis). Closing date is 21st November, 2014.

• Retreat for Senior Citizens (Age: 60 years and above): K.I.V (Tentative).• Ladies’ Committee: Trip to Penang (31/10/2014 – 2/11/2014)

INTEREST PAYMENT OF SPECIAL DEPOSITS

Please be informed that the rate of interest on Special Deposits for the year 2014 is declared as follows: 1st half yer 2014 (January to June 2014) 1.5% p.a, and 2nd half year (July to December 2014) 1.5% p.a.. Kindly note that the Interest payment would have been credited to the member’s account.

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SUMMARY OF THE SARAVANAMUTHU SAUNDARIPILLAI MEMORIAL FUND / N. THAMOTHARAM PILLAY AND ANNAMMAH MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND AND JCS

THAMBY THURAI EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE AWARDS 2013/2014

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1. Board Member Mr. Nithiyanantham a/l Navaratnam (11505) served from 29th of April 2001 to 15th June 2014. He was the Rawang District Secretary from 1994 to 2004 and is the District Chairman from 2005 till to date. He is currently the Pengerusi Audit Dalaman for the 2014 /2015 term.

2. Internal Auditor 2.1 Mr. Mahavishnu a/l Chelliah (16484) served in the Internal Audit team as the ‘Pengerusi’ from 15/7/2012 to 14/6/2014. He is also a delegate from Petaling Jaya District. 2.2 Mr. Balasubramaniar a/l Seevaratnam AMW,PJK, PK (12479) was a member of the Internal Audit team from 16/10/2012 to 14/6/2014. He is a delegate from Brickfields District. 2.3 Mr. Umakanthan a/l Nagarajah (19478) served as an Internal Auditor from 17/2/2014 to May 2014. 2.4 Mr. Arul Devah a/l Supermaniam (19182) served in the Audit team from 15/7/2013 to 15/1/2014. 2.5 Mr. Thiruchelvam a/l Lucespillai (9458) was co-opted into the Internal Audit team on 17/2/2014 and served till 14/6/2014.

KJB Board of Management, 2014

Ir.Jeyapalan K.Selvadurai PMC joined JCS on 10th September 1985 and has been a member for almost 29 years. In those early years he has been an active member of JCS Klang. In the late 90’s he served in the PJ District Committee till May 2014 as well as being nominated as Delegate representing the PJ District. Due to the delineation of memberships according to postcodes his membership was moved to the Brickfields District in May 2014 and he then represented them as a delegate at the AGM on 15th June 2014 where he was duly elected as a Board Member of the Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad.He is a Civil Engineer by profession and has been working with City Hall Kuala Lumpur since October 1982 and has served in various departments and different portfolios for the last 32 years. Presently he is the Deputy Director in the Project Implementation and Building Maintenance Department , formerly known as the Architect’s Department.During his long service with the Local Authority he has been active technically in both the design office and at site and is also responsible for the administration of the Technical units under his portfolio. It is hoped that with his vast experience in management, he will contribute positively to the betterment of KJB.

THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT THANK THE FOLLOWING, FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED DURING THEIR TENURE OF SERVICE:-

HELP US IDENTIFY YOUR PAYMENT BY SENDING TO US A COPY OF YOUR BANK IN SLIP

Many members have opted to pay their subscriptions and dues through banks. On the assumption that you have filled up the required details in pay-in-slip, the remittance would certainly find its way to the society’s bank account. But hold it, the process is not over for you. You have to fax or send to us a clear scanned copy or photocopy of the pay-in-slip with the following details in order for the Society to credit to the individual membership account by you.

i. Nameii. Membership no:iii. Payment made for what purpose i.e. loan, subscription, special deposit, etc.

Please help us with the above details to enable the office to identify and post the amount appropriately. Please check your annual statement and notify the office of any discrepancy. If the pay-in-slip has no details of payment, the Society would not be in a position to identify the remittance in order to post it to the appropriate members account. The 5 bank accounts of JCS are:

1. Public Bank – 3060095910 2. Bank Simpanan Nasional – GIRO – 14100-29-88011825-13. CIMB – 8000-821-5514. Hong Leong – 292-000046705. Standard Chartered – 312-1-0088800-1

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As early as mid 1800s, the Malaysian Jaffna community established themselves in a number of settlements, called “Sinna Yarlpanam or Little Jaffna”, in a number of towns in Malaysia. One of them that is still evident is at Jalan

Reko, Kajang. Records indicate this settlement probably started in the late 1800s with the establishment of the Kajang District Office, and the Public Works Department (PWD/JKR). The Sinna Yarlpanam expanded further with the opening of the Kajang Railway Station, a major stop over for trains plying between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and the Foh Hup bus company connecting Kajang with Kuala Lumpur and Seremban. Members of the Jaffna Community formed a core work force at many of these government departments and even in some of these well-established private companies. Subsequently, a number of schools were opened and this attracted more members of the community to Kajang as teachers. The Little Jaffna settlement at Reko Road that was centred around Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple soon spread over to Jalan Bukit (Hill Street) in the 1940s. Some of them even contributed to the general development of Kajang by serving in the Town Council and various government boards. The community also developed 2 temples at Jalan Reko namely Amman Temple and Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple which still serve as a major spiritual site for the community. At the peak in 1960s, there were 60 families that resided at Jalan Reko, Jalan Bukit and the surrounding government quarters. However there is less than half of that still reside there now. A number of factors affected the intactness of Sinna Yarlpanam at Jalan Reko in Kajang. The first being the lack of employment opportunities in the Government Service especially after the 1970s, the migration of members of the community to Kuala Lumpur and other new housing areas around Kajang, the migration of youths to overseas for education and employment opportunities. Subsequent recent displacement of families were due to economic developments. As recent as 2012 over 10 Jaffnese families were displaced from Jalan Reko Sinna Yarlpanam as a result of land acquisition for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) development from Sungai Buluh that coincidently ends right opposite the Sri Subramaniya Swamy Kajang temple. One of the affected resident was Mr. P. Vamathevan, an ex JCS National Chairman, and his wife who have relocated themselves to Kuala Lumpur. Occasionally, members of these displaced families and their descendants do gather at Kajang especially at the Sri Subramaniya Temple and the Ponnambalam Hall for prayer poojas, weddings and gatherings such as JCS meetings that keep the Sinna Yarlpanam at Jalan Reko alive spiritually and contributing to the diversity of cultures and general wellbeing of the Kajang community.

SINNA YARLPANAM AT KAJANG OCCASIONALLY COMES ALIVE ALTHOUGH RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS HAVE DISPLACED MANY FAMILIES by Nesaratnam A.W. Rajaratnam, Kajang

Members of the Kajang Jaffnese Community and their friends at a get-together in the late 1950s at the Merchant Club, Kajang {Photo by Mr. Amarakaran Karthigesu)

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EDUCATIONAL LOANS / SCHOLARSHIPSNAGASUNDRAM NADARAJAH EDUCATION FUND (For Medical Studies in Malaysia)

This fund was set up on 13th November, 1994 by Dato’ Seri N.T. Rajah, in the name of his beloved mother, for granting loans to members and members’s children to pursue a course in medicine, in any Local Institution of Higher Learning, leading to a degree in MBBS or its equivalent. The selected applicant will be paid for each academic year RM4,000.00 until the completion of the course. The loan is interest free during the course and is charged 1% per month starting from 6 months after the completion of the course. The loan which is available for the full course is to be repaid in equal amounts over the same number of months that the award was given.Applications are invited.

N. THAMOTHARAM PILLAY & ANNAMMAH ME-MORIAL EDUCATION FUND

The N. Thamotharam Pillay & Annammah Memorial Edu-cation Fund was established pursuant to a Deed of Trust dated 10th September 1986 and its principal objective was the granting of educational loans to members and children of members of Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad, to pur-sue tertiary level or other suitable education. The fund was established with an initial contribution of Ringgit Malaysia One Hundred Thousand (RM100,000) by the benefactor, Mr. N. Thamotharam Pillay. The ‘Trust Deed’ was amended (Administrators/ Trustees) from a ‘Study Loan’ to a ‘Scholarship Fund’ with effect from March 2011. This Scholarship may be used for the payment of fees, text books or any educational material for students pursuing a first degree course in any institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia but will not qualify, if he/she is also applying for the JCS Educational awards (STPM or equivalent), in the same year.The Scholarship entails a one time payment for the successful student and the closing date is 31.12.2014.Applications are invited.[Note: For 2015, all students applying for the above Education Fund (closing date 31.12.2015) must be a KJB member in benefit and must also meet the required conditions].

T. KANDIAH M.B.E. EDUCATION FUND(The Trust amended to provide better benefits)

This fund was established on 7th August, 2000 with a contribution of Ringgit Malaysia One Hundred and Eight Thousand (RM108,000.00) by Mr K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT the current Chairman of KJB Petaling Jaya District, in memory of his late father. The fund now stands around RM130,000.00 The amended Trust Deed was made on 10th July 2008 and the main objective is to grant to eligible

candidates whether as a loan (RM20,000.00 to be disbursed over a period of 3 years or where necessary and appropriate, the loan maybe disbursed in one lump sum) or, the Trustees may with the prior consent or at the request of the DONOR (Mr K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT) grant to eligible persons any sum not exceeding Ringgit Malaysia Twenty Thousand (RM20,000.00) from the Trust Fund, as an outright gift. The interest on the loan shall be at 2% per annum during the duration of the course and 8% per annum immediately on completion or on discontinuance of the course. Members or children of members of the Society, who have been continuously in membership for a period of three (3) years preceding the application for the loan, are eligible to apply. Consideration may also be given to donate funds to the community, Tamil language and religious institutions/organizations, where one or more members are involved.Applications are invited.

MR & MRS A. RAJARATNAM FINANCIAL STUDIES FUND

This Fund was set up on 20th August 2011 by Dato’ Ramesh Rajaratnam in the name of his beloved parents for granting loans to eligible candidates who are pursuing part time studies in Accountancy/Financial Studies in recognized institutions of higher learning in Malaysia and overseas.The selected applicant will be paid RM4,000.00 for each academic year, for a maximum of three (3) years.The repayment of the loan shall commence not later than 6 months after the completion of the course.The interest payable on the loan shall be at 2% per annum during the duration of the course and 8% per annum immediately on completion or discontinuance of the course.Applications are invited.

SARAVANAMUTHU SAUNDARIPILLAI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThis scholarship Fund was established on 1st January, 2000 by Mr S. Theyaga Rajah, the current Chairman of KJB Bukit Mertajam District, in memory of his late parents. Members and members children can apply. These scholarship may be used for the payment of fees, text books or any educational material for students pursuing tertiary education leading to a first degree course in any institution recognized by the Government of Malaysia.The Scholarship entails an award of a one time payment to the successful student. The student cannot apply for the SPM/STPM or equivalent award and this Scholarship award in the same year.Closing date of application: 31.12.2014[Note: For 2015, all students applying for the above Scholarship (closing date 31.12.2015) must be a KJB member in benefit and must also meet the required conditions].

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R.N. THAMBY THURAI M.B.E. MEMORIAL AWARDMdm Rani Buaneswari Thurairetnam (now residing in United Kingdom) daughter of the late Mr R.N. Thamby Thurai M.B.E, a pioneer member, a ‘founding father’ and a past President of Jaffnese Cooperative Society, has donated RM10,007.08 to set up an award in memory of her beloved father. Another 100 Sterling Pounds was donated by the great grandson of the late President.Annually, the student (a member or member’s children) with the best result in the SPM examination will be the recipient of the award known as, “R.N. Thamby Thurai M.B.E. Memorial Award” which came into effect from April 2011.

The application forms and other relevant details for the above mentioned education loans & scholarship are available on request from the KJB Office. All completed applications should be addressed to :-

The Setiausaha, Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad,

No. 40, Jln Tun Sambanthan 3, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.

A one day study smart program was held on 13 July 2014 at Kuchai Lama

Kuala Lumpur for members’ children, mainly for those who were sitting for the UPSR and PMR exams in 2014. A total of 30 students participated. The workshop was conducted by a professional trainer from the community, included modules on learning how to remember anything quickly and save time and energy, tapping the potential of the amazing brain and using of techniques from the latest brain research to achieve peak performance. Parents and several Board members graced the closing ceremony of the workshop with the Chairman of JCS Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN giving away the certificates to those who participated in the workshop. The members only paid one-third of the fees while the remainder was borne by JCS.

STUDY SMART WORKSHOP FOR UPSR AND PMR STUDENTS

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MR. MAHADAVAN A/L MARIMUTHU (13307) B.SC; M.A (EDU.)He was a lecturer, remiser and a tution teacher and in the last part of his life he became a Principal of a Tuition Centre. He served in various Organisations, Temple committees and was involved in the Co-operative movement. In Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad, he became a member on 1st February 1974; was elected as a Board member from 18 June 2006 till 10 July 2013 . He was the Treasurer from 20 May 2007 . He had also served by being an Internal Auditor. He served in the Brickfields District Committee and was also a delegate at the AGM of delegates. The late Mr. M. Mahadavan represented KJB in a forum organized by the Association of Asian Confederation of Credit Unions (ACCU) which was held in Manila from 6 to 8 September 2012. He also attended a seminar (Innovating Sustainable Development of Credit Co-operatives) in Pulau Langkawi from 15 to 17 January 2010 together with 3 other Board members (please see photo attached). In addition to JCS, he also served in the Board of Management of CUEPACS Multipurpose Co-operative Society and NUT Multipurpose Co-operative Society. For his services, he was recognized at the Annual JCS Staff Lunch held on 25 January 2014 at the GEM Restaurant, Brickfields. He passed away suddenly on 8th March 2014 leaving behind his beloved wife, Dr. A. Yogeswari, daughter Dr. M. Lalitha, son in law Dr. G. Mohan, Grand daughter Anjali and another daughter Dr. Malina.

MR. RAJAKULANAYAKAN A/L T. KANDIAH PMC, PJK (18958)He was born on 5th March 1953 and passed away on 2nd January 2014.The late Mr. K. Rajakulanayakan worked in a few banks before retiring as a Maybank Senior Officer. He became a mem-ber of JCS on 21st July 1993 and served in the Seremban District Committee as well as a delegate for more than 10 years. He was elected as the Chairman of the Seremban District on 20th April 2013 and subsequently elected into the KJB Board of Management on the 9th of June 2013. In 1995, he joined Public Mutual (then known as KL Mutual) and being dedicated and hardworking, he was successful in winning the National Top Producer Award with the company (1st Indian to do so). He also served in the committee of the Negeri Sembilan Ceylonese Association (NSCA). For his services he was honoured by the Negeri Sembilan Ruler by being awarded the PJK in 2005 and just before his death, he was awarded the ‘PMC’ in 2013. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mdm. Indra Devi and sons, Mr. K. Vinod Kumar and Mr. K. Sivabalan and a daughter, Ms. Kamalini Devi.

CONDOLENCES ON THE DEMISE OF MEMBERSKJB records the passing away of the following members and their demise is a great loss to the Society. The Board of Management convey our condolences to their family members. May Their Soul Rest In Peace!

Mr. Visvanathar Veluppillai PJK (Membership No.: 5780)

Mr. Visvanather Veluppillai was born on July 20, 1915. He was born into a large family of 9 siblings and being the youngest, he was well cared for by his doting parents and his siblings. In the 1930s, he accompanied his sister from Ceylon to Malaysia (then Malaya) and secured a job as an assistant fitter at a shipyard in Port Klang where he acquired skills in repairs and maintenance. During the Japanese Occupation, Mr. Veluppillai faced a lot of hardship in face of the severe brutality that marked the era. After the Japanese Occupation, he moved to Kuala Selangor and joined the District Office as a Treasury Clerk. He also served as the Chairman of the Sri Subramaniar Swami 2nd Mile temple, Chairman of the Board of Governors of SRJK (T) Vageersar, a Board Member of SRK Sultan Abdul Aziz, committee member of Kuala Selangor Indian Pupils’ Hostel, District Representative for the Welfare Department and served at various capacities in JCS. Mr. V. Veluppillai joined J.C.S on 22nd April 1947. He served in the Kuala Selangor District committee as the Hon. Secretary from 1962 to 1988. The late Mr. V. Veluppillai was one of the community leaders who had contributed to the development of JCS. He has been recognized by JCS as follows:-(a) JCS Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (1924 – 1984): For his services as Hon. District Secretary, Kuala Selangor, for more than 15 years.(b) JCS 75th Anniversary Celebrations (1924 – 1999): Certificate of Appreciation for 30 or more years of membership.An article in the October 1999 Pathfinder about the launch of the 75th Anniversary celebrations and opening of the JCS Exhibition at the Kalamandapam on 30 July 1999 , carried a ‘caption’ with a photo that states, ”The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the ‘Kuthuvillaku’ by Mrs. Sinnammah Veluppillai, the

wife of Mr. Veluppillai, the grand old man/senior member and former District official of Kuala Selangor JCS District”.(c) JCS 80th Anniversary Celebrations (1924 – 2004): Service Awards…In the category, “ 20 most senior members with 55 years or more in membership with JCS” (Mr. V. Veluppillai was ranked the 5th most senior). Following the demise of Mdm. Puvaneswari Tatparanandam (4740) on 4th October 2012, Mr. V. Veluppillai became ranked the most senior member in JCS till he passed away on 1st February 2014, at the ripe age of 99 and having been a member of JCS for nearly 68 years!. [N.B: It is on record that the late Mr. V. Veluppillai’s son, Mr. V. Suntharalingam (17242) served in the KJB Board of Management from 1996 to 21 April 2002 and his son-in law, Mr. S. Kandiah (18268) from 1996 to 13 December 2000 . His daughter, Mdm. V. Sivamalar Kandiah of Jupiter Securities Sdn. Bhd. is a long standing KJB Panel of ‘Remisers’]. In honour of his dedication and trustworthiness at work, he was awarded the PJK medal by the Sultan of Selangor.

JCS Districts in early 1970sIt is to noted that back then there were 10 JCS ‘Districts’ in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur (Brickfields, Pudu, Sentul, P.J & 4th mile Klang Road); Klang; Port Klang; Banting; Kajang; Kuala Kubu Bahru and Kuala Selangor.The other JCS Districts were in Negeri Sembilan – Seremban; in Perak – (Ipoh, Taiping and Telok Anson); in Pahang – (Kuantan, Temerloh & Mentakab, Raub); in Johore – Kluang and in Malacca - Malacca Thus, there were 19 JCS Districts with a total of 3185 members (JCS 1973 Records).

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1924: On 3rd June, 1924, nine public spirited Jaffnese met at Mr A. Thamby Rajah’s house and a pro tem Committee was formed to organise a Society among the Jaffnese in Malaya. On 31st July, the Society was registered with the Co-operative Societies Department (Registration No. 26), and commenced functioning on 4th August 1924, with 28 members and a total monthly subscription of $ 172.00. Mr S.T. Thomas was elected President with Mr V. Vyramuthu as Secretary and Mr M. Ponnampalam as Treasurer. Sub-Treasurers were appointed in the various Districts.

1925: The first half-yearly report released was for the period ending 31st December, 1924. The Report was dated 17th March, 1925. The First Annual General Meeting of the Society was held on 20th September, 1925 at at the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur. The number of members on the Register on 30.6.1925 was 1044 with a total monthly subscription of $6034.00. The Peoples Dispensary Limited owned by Dr. Thillayambalam provided free office space for the Society.

1926: In 1926 the Society rented a place on the top floor of Messre L. Y. Swee premises at Old Market Square what is today known as Medan Pasar. The rental then was $50.00 per month

Sir George Maxwell, K.B.E., C.M.G., Chief Secretary to the Government F.M.S., retired from service early in June last (1925). He was mainly responsible for the passing of the Co-operative Societies Enactment in 1922 which enabled the Societies now existing in the country to be organised. A scholarship fund was raised bearing his name to provide scholarship for educational purposes to the sons of members in need of such assistance.

1927: The Office of the Society was relocated to No. 31 Old Market Square. A permanent clerk was appointed on 1st March 1927. To cope with the growing increase of the volume of work, additional staff is required and it is proposed to employ another permanent clerk in place of two temporary men.

1929: In response to the long cherished desire of the members expressed at Conferences and other occasions your Committee have been on the look out for a suitable building for their office and have now been able to purchase one located at No. 10 Old market Square ($69,443.50)

1930: The Office of the Society is at present located at No 81 Ampang Street and the rent paid is $55/- per month, while No 10, Old Market Square owned by the Society had been rented out at a monthly rent of $380/-. It has not yet been possible to move into the Society’s building as the Committee have not been able to procure good tenants to occupy the building in partnership.

1931: The Committee of Management met 62 times during the year which averages more than one meeting per week, and it is an index not only of the amount and urgency of the business of the Society, but also of the willingness and faithfulness of the members of the Committee who have very loyally and ungrudgingly performed their duties.

1932: The number of members on the register on the 30th June 1932 was 1111.

1933: A successful conference of the members of the Selangor District Committee was held in the Society’s Office on 23rd July, 1933 and several matters of importance were discussed. Personal contact of this nature between members, who between them, can

do more towards bringing about a real and lasting understanding and sympathy than can be achieved through the medium of circulars from Head Office, is indispensable for the successful running of any social service.

1934: Members consists of 887 men and 202 women

1935: It is a matter of gratification that the five scholars who graduated at the Society’s expense from the Serdang School of Agriculture have already obtained employment. A student who is now being maintained in the Trade School, will, it is expected, graduate in July, 1937. The question of the grant of further scholarships and the nature of such scholarships received the serious consideration of the Committee of Management.

1937: The first edition of the magazine “Pathfinder” was released on the Tamil New Year Day i.e. 13th April 1937 and three editions were issued during the period covered by this Report. That the magazine is growing in popularity can be observed by the encouraging contributions published therein.

1938: Home Safe Deposits – The total number of members making home safe deposits was at 15 and the amount which stood to their credit at 31st December, 1937 was $237.71. This is a facility which every member of the Society should take advantage of to save at home by putting their spare money in the box provided. Every member of the Society can obtain home safe boxes from the District secretary of the Area on deposit of 40 cents for each box.

1939: Membership stands at 1205 men and 220 women.

1941-1946: Immediately following the bombardment of Kuala Lumpur by Japan on 26th December, 1941. The Committee of Management obtained from the bank an overdraft of $50,000/- in order to assist those members who might be in need of urgent financial assistance. The amount was drawn from the bank and distributed under conditions of a very trying nature which the general body of members might not be aware of. The last two amounts of $10,000/- and $5,000/- were drawn between air alarm sirens and enemy air craft flying overhead, during which the bank staffs and client had to run off for shelter under trees and thickets. The task of distribution and keeping of records thereof has to be done at the home of the President, the staff and some of the members of the Committee assisting. One night when a Japanese soldier forced open a box in which $10,000/- bundle was kept, it very narrowly escaped his eyes. On the next night, when another party of soldiers entered the compound this bundle of cash had to be flung into the neighbour’s house, and thus saved the JCS funds. Important records of the Society, the typewriter and some portion of the furniture were removed to the President’s house and were so saved. The office of the Society was looted and the gestetner machine and some of the furniture were lost.

1947: Mr R.N. Thamby Thurai was a true co-operator. He had his convictions and kept the Society’s torch burning till his last breath. In recognition of the glorious service rendered by him, he was conferred with MBE – Member of the British Empire in 1947

1948: Purchase of No. 10 Jalan Mountbatten, Kuala Lumpur in 1948 at $88,625.52.

1949: The Society acquired No. 10 Jalan Mountbatten (No 10 Tun Perak), Kuala Lumpur on 17th January 1949 at a cost of $70, 475.00.

CHRONOLOGY OF JCS GROWTH OVER THE LAST 90 YEARS (1924-2014)

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We wish to place on record the invaluable services rendered to the Society from its very beginning by the late Mr. R.N. Thamby Thurai, M.B.E., a founder and also President for a period of about 20 years. The Society has sustained a great loss by his untimely death.

1950: During the period July 1924 to 31st December 1950 the total amount collected by way of subscription was $1, 799, 419.74.

1951: “As the only one living in Malaya out of 9 Founder Members and as one who has been actively connected with the Society for the last 27 years, I feel proud to see the achievements of the Society in spite of several handicaps.” by Mr. A. Mahalingam (President)

1952: A Souvenir was published in connection with the Society’s Silver Jubilee. An Essay competition was held, one in English and the other in Tamil, with a view to publishing the essays of the winners in the Silver Jubilee Souvenir. The winners were Master S. Rajasingam and Mr. K. Mylvaganam, Inspector of Indian Schools, Kuala Lumpur.

1953: A Scholarship Fund to be known as “The Thamby-Thurai Scholarship Fund” to perpetuate the memory of the late Mr R.N. Thamby-Thurai, M.B.E. shall be established with effect from the first day of January 1953.

1954: A Co-operative Insurance Society Ltd was registered on 2nd August, 1954 with the object of undertaking life assurance at competitive rates and to divide the profits of the Society amongst its members. In the interest of the co-operative movement members are requested to give their full support In line with all other co-operative societies your society joined as a member and has taken up shares to the value of $10.000/- in the Co-operative Insurance Society.

1956: The Co-operative College was officially opened at Petaling Jaya on the 13th November, 1956 and to offer short courses for officials and auditors of the various co-operative societies.

1957: The Committee has considered it apt to expand in other fields of co-operation and has sponsored two co-operative societies viz. Co-operative Housing Society and Co-operative Stores Society. The Jaffnese Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. was registered in October 1954 and has made rapid progress. The first housing estate of about 40 acres was purchased in April, 1956 The purchase of a second Housing estate of about 189 acres has also been completed in April, 1957 and all members of the community are advised to apply for building lots in this scheme.

1958: The gross income of the Society for the year amounted to $112, 466.13. The net profit was $81, 702.50.

1959: The year commenced with 2171 members on the roll.

1960: During the year a District Committee was appointed in the new town of Petaling Jaya to look after the interest of the members in Petaling Jaya and 4½ Mile Klang Road. There are now 21 Districts functioning in the various parts of the country.

1961: The Committee has since reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mr. M. Kanagasabai from the Presidentship of the Society. He had to resign on grounds of ill health.

1962: The Co-operative Central Bank is another undertaking of the Co-operative and is doing a very useful to the Rural Areas in the Federation. Your Society is also a shareholder of this Bank. Your President Mr P.S. Muthu is one of the Directors of this Bank

1964: Society purchased a two-storey shop/office building at No. 37 Cameron Street Seremban on 11th February 1964The membership on 31st December 1964 was 2538

1965: Purchased No. 25 Jln Cantek, PJ & rented to Jaffnese Co-operative Stores Society Ltd. at a monthly rental of $125/- and business commenced in July 1965

1966: Mechanised Accounting: The Committee in response to many decided to mechanise the accounting system.

1969: The Honorary Secretary, Mr P Ampalavanar was one of three nominated from Malaysia to undertake a STUDY-TOUR of some of the many MULTI-PURPOSE Societies in Ceylon from the 14th to 26th December 1969.

1971: Our Society has become an affiliate member of the Angkatan Kerjasama Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad. Enche M.A. Nagalingam (Vice-President) has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Co-operative Union of Malaysia for his outstanding loyalty and dedication to the Co-operative movement in this country.

1973: EGM – ‘That this Extra-ordinary General Meeting of members hereby resolves to authorise the Committee of Management to purchase the 2.8 acre land at 3 ¼ mile, Coast Road, Port Dickson to put up a holiday bungalow for the use of members’.

1974: The Golden Jubilee of our Society was celebrated. The members showed enthusiastic interest in the memorable occasion which climaxed in the Golden Jubilee Banquet at the Hotel Merlin on the 10th August, 1974. The banquet was attended by more than 1,200 persons. It was full of colour and splendor. The Honourable Tun V.T. Sambanthan, the then Minister of National Unity was our Guest of Honour. A seminar on the theme ‘Towards Wider Economic Goals’ was organized by the Society in connection with Golden Jubilee Celebrations. It was held at the Co-operative College on 9th & 10th August 1924.Golden Jubilee Scholarships awarded to 3 University students. Gold medals for Mr. S Kula Singam MBE and Mr. M. Selvadurai A.M.N. in recognition of their continued membership during the 50 years of the Society’s existence.

1975: The reconstruction of No. 17 Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur at an estimated cost in of $410,000.00

1976: Membership stands at 4178

1977: No. 17 Old Market Square: Renovations completed and the building rank as a prime and prestigious asset of the Society First time a lady (Miss T Pathma) was elected to the Board.

1979: The Board of Management met 40 times during the year and all members of the Board attended more than 90% of the meetings.

1981: JCS purchased its 5th property - Bungalow at Port Dickson – Land Area – 10,447 sq. ft. Built up area – 3696 sq. ft. Cost - $225,000.00

1982: JCS moves its office to No 17, Medan Pasar as No. 10 Tun Perak was damaged due to construction work in the adjacent area.

1983: The Society has decided to purchase a 4 ½ storey Shop / Office Apartment in Jalan Kandang Kerbau, Kuala Lumpur. The Building to be purchased costs $1,203 million and is ideally located

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within walking distance of bus stop and is easily accessible to our members.

1984: The new office premise was officially declared open by an elder member of our Community, the late Mr. M. Selvadurai who joined the Society in 1924.

1985: JAR Wellington and Welna Wellington Memorial Fund was set up by Mr. Caesar A. Wellington in June 1985 and is managed by Jaffnese Co-operative Society. The first Scholarship from this fund amounting to $2000.00/- per annum has been awarded to Mr. Kenneth Navaratnam Christy in October 1986. The awards from this fund are given as outright scholarships.

1986: The N. Thamotharam Pillay & Annammah Memorial Education Fund was established on 10th September 1986 by the benefactor, the late Mr. N Thamotharam Pillay.

1987: The Group Insurance Scheme started during the year had a total of 82 members subscribing to the policy. The 56th AGM of JCS held on 18th October 1987 at the City hall (Old Town Hall) Jalan Raja, KL marked an important milestone in the history of JCS. The assembled members numbered nearly 800, the largest turnout for an AGM so far and for the first time the elections to the Board of Management was from the floor.

1988: Demarcation of JCS Districts based on Post Codes.

1989: ‘JCS National Seminar – Future Directions’ held at Maktab Kerjasama Koperasi Malaysia PJ – 13th May – 14th May 1989

1991: Proposed construction of 4½ office building for JCS at No 37 Cameron Street Seremban

1992: ‘JCS – SRP / SPM / STPM Tamil Language Award’ a sum of $465 was given to six applicants.The property, No 10 Tun Perak was sold in January 1992 for a sum of RM1, 100,000.00. The Holiday Bungalow, Port Dickson was sold at RM 280,000.00 and the Society made a capital profit of RM 40,000.00.

1993: The Society purchased two industrial lots in the Subang Airport North Industrial Park at a price of RM 98/- per sq ft and the total cost for both the lots amounted to RM 710,000.00.Strategic Planning Session for JCS was held on 3rd February 1993 and it was this Session that formulated its Mission Statement that – ‘WE ARE MORE THAN A CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES TO MEET THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS IN PARTICULAR AND MALAYSIANS OF JAFFNESE ORIGIN IN GENERAL’The Pathfinder was relaunched in November, 1993.

1994: Purchase of agricultural land in Klang (Lot 2746) at RM 947, 430.00. A Gala Dinner was organized to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of JCS at Rampai Sari Ballroom in Subang. Other programmes: A Family Day attended by 1000 members & friends; A Seminar on ‘Family’ organized by Ladies Wing; Children of the ‘Seaport Tamil School’, PJ were presented with books, accessories; ‘Family Day in Seremban; Ladies Wing visit to ‘Pusat Kasih Sayang’ Klang; Tamil New Year celebrated with children of ‘Kampung Pandan Tamil School’ ‘Madam Nagasundram Nadarajah Fund’ was established pursuant to a Trust Deed dated 13th of November 2014 with an initial capital of RM100,021 by the benefactor, Dato Sri N.T. Rajah in honour of his mother Madam Nagasundram Nadarajah. Laying of Foundation Stone for Multi storey building in Seremban by Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan.

1995: The 71st Anniversary National Day Dinner cum Saree Queen Contest organized on 19th August, 1995 at the Legend Hotel. Purchased property at Jalan Padang Belia, Kuala Lumpur. It is close to the HQ

1996: JOY – The JCS Organisation for Youths was inaugurated on 17th September, 1996 at the Co-operative College Petaling Jaya. The membership of JOY is open to all members between the ages of 18-40.

1997: ‘Cultural Nite and Dinner’ held at Asoka Hall Buddhist Temple, Brickfields jointly organized by Sentul, Brickfields, Pudu and Petaling Jaya Disticts

1998: The Jaffnese Cooperative Society Limited which was registered on 31.07.1924 with the Registration No. 26/24 has changed its name to Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad (KJB) with effect from 21st January 1998. The T. Kandiah M.B.E. Education Fund was officially launched on 24th May 1998 at the Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple Hall, Petaling Jaya and the donor has pledged RM 108,000/- towards the Fund.

1999: The Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad will be 75 years old on 31st July 1999 – Events include: Special prayers; Exhibition on JCS; Jogathon; Food & Fun Fair; Health Awareness Camp; Health Talks etc.

2000: The Saravanamuthu Saundaripillai Scholarship Fund was established on 01.01.2000 with an initial contribution of RM 100,000.00 by the settler, Mr Theyaga Rajah Saravanamuthu. The T. Kandiah M.B.E. Education Fund was established on 7th August 2000 by Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN PPT with the purpose of promoting and encouraging tertiary education.

2001: Sale of Klang Land Lot 2746 (Sale price: RM 2,100,000.00)

2002: In July 2002 the Koperasi organized & conducted a three (3) day residential seminar at the Cooperative College with the view of giving youths from various districts the opportunity to get to know each other, discuss their needs and to express their views freely.

2003: Koperasi Jaffnese Berhad received the Quality Award from Y.B.Tan Sri Datuk Kasitah Gaddam, Menteri Tanah Dan Pembangunan Koperasi at a function organized Jabatan Pembangunan Koperasi Wilayah Persekutuan on 4th July 2003 and it was attended by about 500 cooperators. The Award carried a prize of a trophy and a certificate.

2004: On 31st July 2004 JCS turned 80 years old. The 80th Anniversary celebrations began at the JCS Districts Level as early as March 2004. At the national level a dinner was held on Sunday 1st August 2004 at the Hotel Istana.

2005: ‘Pilgrimage Loan’ introduced

2006: Membership as at 31.12.2006 was 5195

2007: Upgrading of KJB HQ at No. 40 Jln Tun Sambanthan 3, Brickfields KL

2008: JCS Secretary receives Cooperative Union of Malaysia Excellent Service Award at a function held at the Royal Selangor Club on 2nd July 2008

2009: JCS bought a unit of three storey at M Avenue at RM1, 069,988/-. It is a commercial area located between Jalan Segambut

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and Jalan Yang Emas. Total rental of about RM6, 000.00 is expected per month.

2010: Sale of KJB Property at No 10 Medan Pasar at RM2, 800,000.00 2011: Mr. & Mrs. A. Rajaratnam Financial Studies Fund was set up on 20th August 2011 by Dato’ Ramesh Rajaratnam in the name of his beloved parents for granting loans to eligible candidates who are pursuing part time studies in Accountancy / Financial Studies in Malaysia & overseas.

2012: United Nations has declared 2012 as the International Year of Co-operatives. Being one of the oldest co-operative societies in Malaysia, JCS supports this UN initiative and encourages members to promote the co-operative movement and values among the younger generation. Olympian Tan Sri Datuk Dr. M. Jegathesan delivered a motivational talk to JCS Youth.

2013: JCS purchased an intermediate 4-storey shop office at the One Business Park Puchong for RM2, 690,000.00. JCS holds 3-day Youth Camp at Paya Indah Wetlands.

2014: JCS 90th Anniversary was celebrated at District levels and at National Level with long serving officials being recognized.

References: Annual Reports & Souvenir Programme in JCS Library

A MEMORABLE AND NOSTALGIC FIRST TRIP TO JAFFNA, SRI LANKABy Hemanaath Sivananthan

March 2014 was a memorable trip for me and my family as this was our first trip to Sri Lanka. Being a fourth or third generation of Malaysian Jaffnese, depending on maternal or paternal side of origin, I had not much of emotional attachment prior to the trip. One of the factors that made me make the trip was based on the positive advice given by two of my cousins who had been to Jaffna earlier. As for my father and uncle it was nostalgic as they finally managed to see their Grandfather ’s house where their fathers were born. We had an emotional bond when we met up with my Granduncle. Although 80 plus in age, he was still fit, spoke good English and sang some classical songs in Tamil and English to entertain us. All of us enjoyed washing ourselves with the crystal clear water that was drawn up from the well that is still being used. Although my father did not get to see any of his grandparents, internally we all felt being blessed by them with the same well water. This was probably the highlight of the trip that was memorable in addition to visits to the historical temples and treating ourselves to delicious Jaffna food. A trip that was well worth it to reflect upon my roots.

Above: Inside a Jaffna house that has an open courtyard that can be used to collect rainwater

Right: A Jaffna house with traditional floral design architecture

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It was a bright and sunny Saturday, 10th of May 2014 when the KJB Klang Branch members, friends and family got together to spend some time with the children from Rumah Kebajikan Sri Sai, Klang. Members started arriving from 10.30 a.m. just as the children had completed their morning prayers, breakfast and household chores. The Home was clean and inviting, and the members in attendance were charmed by the affectionate greetings from the children. The members placed the groceries in front of the Shridi Sai Baba alter and one of the children suggested to Mrs Ganeswaran to place the sugar that she had brought on to Shridi Sai Baba’s feet. This made her feel very happy indeed, as not only it was a noble thought but the manner and sincerity of the thought coming from the child was heart-warming.

The members decided to get the fellowship time going, before starting any formalities of introduction, so the CD player was immediately put into action to commence with the highlight of the day which was the games. The first game was ‘musical chairs’ and everyone was amazed by the enthusiasm of the children getting into the game. The children were practically falling off the chairs when the music stopped as everyone tried to squeeze in for the limited number chairs. In the end after much fun, three

boys came out tops in this game. Next the ‘dancing statue’ game followed suit, where the slightly older children were roped in too. It was really hard to judge in this game because some of the kids were really good and were not moving an inch even with the effort from the other children to disturb them. Finally the judges comprising the KJB Klang Branch members, managed to

shortlist the top three, with all of them this time around being girls.

Before moving on to the next game, Mr N.Rajasvaran, Chairman of the KJB Klang Branch Committee, was invited to give a speech and present to the Home and kids some gifts. He explained briefly on KJB to the members of the Home and highlighted on the objectives of the project, and on the members spending time with the children. Subsequently, he presented a ‘Thermo Electric Pot’ to the administrator of the Home, Madam Rameswary as a gift. Prior to coming over, an inquiry was made on what the home really needed and it was informed that their

existing kettle had become faulty, therefore what better gift than an electric thermo pot to be given to them. The Chairman also presented a mug to each child of the Home and also to the caretakers of the Home.

After the speech and gift presentation, the final game commenced; passing of the ‘poison parcel’. Each time the music stopped the kids had to pick a forfeit and perform it. The three most ‘sporting’ children that performed their forfeit best were chosen as the winners, with the judges again being members of KJB

Klang Branch. Ironically, in this game three girls came out tops as well. After completing all these games, Chairman of the KJB Klang Branch was invited again to present the gifts to the top three winners of each game played.

After playing hard, the kids were treated to a sumptuous lunch with the members also joining in to spend time with them. Soon it was time to say good bye and all in all, everyone, the members, the children and the caretakers had a fun filled

CHARITY EVENT AT RUMAH KEBAJIKAN SRI SAI KLANGby Sudershan Sivasubramiam

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and meaningful day. Many of us adults were taken back to their childhood days watching the kids playing and having fun. More importantly everyone felt contented with the well spent fellowship time with the children and the contributions/gifts given to the children. Mother Theresa once said, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving”. The KJB Klang Branch members have, through this event experienced this wonderful feeling.

The entire project was run solely based on collections carried out on behalf of the project. The initiative was stared on the 26th of April at the KJB Klang Branch AGM where an announcement was made on the event and flyers were distributed to all. A collection pot was also passed around to collect funds. Subsequently the 2 weeks from the Klang Branch AGM up to the event day, the committee members were actively seeking contributions in cash and kind from KJB members. Through their hard work, the committee members had managed to collect sufficient funds in cash and kind (household essentials) to carry out this project. The funds was used for the event day at Rumah Kebajikan Sri Sai Klang and the balance is to be used to purchase household and medical essentials for distribution to Pusat Cahaya Charity Home which is also based in Klang.

JCS KLANG EDUCATION AWARD & TALENTIME FUNCTION ON 8 NOV 2013 IN NAVALAR MANDAPAM KLANG

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The Family Day was held on Sunday 17.08.2014 at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Vivekananda, Jln.Templer, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The Chairman of the P.Jaya District, Committee members and some of the Delegates helped in organizing the function. Various competitions and games were organized catering to persons ranging from toddlers to grandparents.

The various activities organized includes Fancy Dress, colouring competition, Family station, Tug of War and also a Quiz competition involving the families consisting of 2 adults and two children each to test the knowledge about KJB affairs.

Breakfast and Lunch was provided to everyone. About 140 members, friends and their children participated in the above activities. Several Board members and District Chairmans attended the event.At this function Mr. S. Tharmaseelan Founder member and the first Secretary of Petaling Jaya District who later was Chairman of the P. Jaya District was honoured by the Chairman of KJB Mr. S. Makeswaran PPN (who is also a committee member of the District) by being adorned with a golden shawl and a plaque after a citation read by Ms. A. Shamila.Mr. K. Shanmuganathan AMN, PPT graciously sponsored the items for honouring Mr. S. Tharmaseelan.

SEKOLAH JENIS KEBANGSAAN (T) VIVEKANANDA, PETALING JAYAPETALING JAYA FAMILY DAY

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JCS ANNUAL STAFF LUNCH The annual lunch in appreciation of the contribution of JCS staff and retiring Board Members / Internal Auditors

was held on 25th January 2014 at the GEM Restaurant Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

ANNUAL DONATIONS TO OVERSEAS INSTITUTIONS FROM

Pursuant to the above Deed of Trust dated 10.09.1986 inter alia provisions of the Trust Deed includes an annual payment for two organisations in

Jaffna, Sri Lanka. They are: a) Charitable institutions managed by Sri Durga

Devi Devasthanam and b) The Sivan Temple in Araly Central, Vaddukottai

named ‘Sri Visalatchi Ambal SamethaViswanatheeswarar Devasthana ParipalanaSabhai’

A donation of Sri Lankan Rupees 3,500 (around RM 100.00) was handed over in person to each of the institution mentioned above. Mr. N. Rajasvaran, Secretary of KJB Board of Management handed over the cash to both the institutions on 22/12/2013, while on a visit to Jaffna, Sri Lanka. He also met up with the President of the Sri Durgai Amman Temple, Dr. Aru Thirumurugan.

N. THAMOTHARAM PILLAY AND ANNAMMAH MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND

GEM RESTAURANT, BRICKFIELDS, K.L.

With Dr. Aru Thirumurugan, President of the Sri Durgai Amman Temple, following the handing over of the donation to the temple.

With Sivan temple (Araly) committee members

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