interesting update:

UTM is starting the 3+2 programme and going discontinue the 5 year programme beginning sept 2011. meaning no more 5 year degree (part 1 and 2) being offered, and we're going for the international standard format. if u're applying 1st year degree (from STPM), UPU will list it as 5 year, but in actual fact it will be 3 years BSc Architecture (part 1 only).

the advantage is, the part 2 (2 years) will be a masters degree (MArch), similar to the australian format. UiTM is the only other IPTA in malaysia offering masters part 2, also will begin this sept.

this is still pending confirmation from the ministry, but it all looks good to go.

(i will update the diagram on 1st page soon).

Em just wondering, this thing just happened to a friend of mine and I don't know what to say to him. The situation was

this 'Abu' (not his real name) guy is my friend while 'Bobo' is his classmate.

Abu designed something for his final project and had a firm concept since the inception of the project.

Half way thru the semester Bobo steals 100% of Abu's idea and concept and the lecturers knows about it.

During the presentation, lecturers gave over 9000% credits to Bobo for the stolen concept, while Abu got shot in the head for the same concept and failed the subject. Abu even asked the lecturers whether they realized that that is his original idea and Bobo had stolen it from him, and the lecturers said yes, they knew it all along.

Other facts:

1. They both studied in a private college.

2. They both have no other discipline problem or what so ever, attended all the classes and completes all their works.

3. For the project, both have like 99% similarities in terms of building form and 100% same in the concept.

4. Complained to the management but they just don't give a shit

5. Other lecturers doesn't want to get involved.
So what are other things that he can do? Obviously something is wrong there. He really need help because to repeat the subject needs a hell lot of money.

anyways, i saw a few of u who contacted me here. i dont know if u know who i am :P.