Chemistry?

Hey there. This idea pop up in my head after recent increase in traffic in my blog which was mainly due to searches of terms like "Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia" and "Pertandingan Fizik Kebangsaan". I would like to invite all chemistry lovers currently doing STPM, A-Levels or other Pre-U courses around the Klang valley and places nearby to keep in touch with me. Why? If you hadn't heard about the IChO, then find out more about it from me. Work hard and you might qualify yourself in representing our country! I don't have a say on whom to represent our country, but I can try to advice you how to at least get into the selection! Cheers! ^^

Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M) Results

Following recent interest about the results of K3M, I decided to link it to my blog. Below is the link:

Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M) Results

Usually, the top 20 scorers of this quiz will be invited to the University of Malaya for a selection early 2011. Successful candidates will have the chance to represent our country to the 43 International Chemistry Olympiad in Ankara, Turkey. Update me if you're called up to come over to UM. I'll advice you on the stuffs you need to prepare. Cheers. :)

Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M)

Suddenly thought of posting this because many are still in dark about this Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M). Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M) is a chemistry quiz opened to all students studying in Malaysian secondary schools. There are 2 levels namely the ordinary level and the advanced level. The ordinary or asas level is for students currently in fifth form and the advanced level is obviously for upper sixth formers. The quiz consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Questions are similar to those you'll get during SPM and STPM.

Now, here is the hidden agenda. Those participating in the advanced level of Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M) has a chance of being chosen to represent our country, Malaysia to the International Chemistry Olympiad or better known as the IChO. Annually, the IChO Malaysian training committee will call the top scorers in Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M) to participate in a selection camp in the University of Malaya. The selected candidates will be sent all expenses paid to the IChO. So, it is a real fantastic reward for those advanced level students. Should you have any doubt, please leave a comment in this blog. I'll get back to you soon. Or, you can get me by posting at the ReCom forum for Kuiz Kimia Kebangsaan Malaysia (K3M) 2010. Hope to hear from you all real soon. ^^

IChO

One of the search on Google that lead to my blog was "can IChO for university students?". I would like to answer this person's question and the answer is NO. IChO is open to all students below the age of 20 who hadn't receive any university education.

By the way, here is the link to the 42nd Olympiad's Theoretical and Practical questions if you're interested in going through them. Enjoy!

Problem 23

Problems 3 & 4

Problem 2

Problem 1(c)

Malaysian IChO Selection and Interview

I heard that the selection is around the corner. Anyone was invited? Post your comment here so that we can discuss about it and maybe we'll meet on the day. :)

Problem 1(b)

Problem 1(a)

Preparatory Problems for IChO Japan

The prep probs for IChO Japan is out! Chemistry enthusiasts and those who are interested in joining the IChO can have a look at the probs. Scanning through the questions, I feel like it is somehow like IChO Russia. Maybe it is just as similar to other IChOs. Anyway, I'll try out the questions. Who is with me? Let us try them together and discuss it!

Download the preparatory problems here.

Corrections to errata on the preparatory problems:
Correction 1
Correction 2
Correction 3
Correction 4

It is 2010!

About 50 minutes pass the first day of 2010, I'm writing my first blog for the year 2010. In 2010, I'll work harder! I'll be more disciplined! I'll strive to achieve what I wish to achieve!

Now, for the flashbacks of 2009, we have MHS or the Minggu Haluansiswa 2009 as my most memorable time. I still remember the time we spent together during the week. The time where we dedicated all our time to out juniors and most of them appreciate it. Being in 2009, one of the toughest year for mankind, I experience some tough time too. My part A exams for phase II as an example. Not working enough when I have time made me sleepless during the study week. The end product is an almost failure. I am guilty of that and must do something to improve it. I can!