Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Hey all~Just an update: Miyazaki participants of 2007 have just flown tonight. Okay well technically they would just have entered the plane.
SPSEC wishes them a safe trip, as well as a fun and fulfilling one! ^^ Have fun, and come back with wonderful experiences.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Been busy lately?People rushing for exams MST, ccas, events... etc.
This event is a showcase of music & dances of different cultures. The event would be held on Saturday 1st Dec 2007, 6pm @ the SP Convention Centre.
The Guest-Of-Honour is Mr Teo Ser Luck, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
Those of you who are interested reply to our club email with your name, admin number & contact number.
Based on the schedule programme, WOW... some of performance are done up by the SP clubs. Just to name some. SP Symphonic Band, SP STAR Champion!?
It's a chance to watch the other clubs and see what they have planned, what they do, a real eye-opener for everyone who's interested! I'm sure it'll be huge, and a lot of fun!
Well thats all folks! Hope to hear from you soon.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Outline of New Immigration Procedures: Requirements for the Provision of Personal InformationOn 24th May 2006, a new law amending parts of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act was promulgated and is due to commence on the 20th of November.The revised law contains new provisions for the establishment of a framework for preventative measures against acts of terrorism. As part of this framework, a new anti-terrorism measure is to be implemented, which requires the submission of personal identification information at immigration control.Under the new immigration procedures, when foreign nationals are applying for landing, fingerprints and a facial photograph will be taken after which an immigration control officer shall conduct an examination for landing.In the event of any foreign national, who is required by the new law to be fingerprinted and photographed, refusing to submit to these new provisions, that person will not be permitted to enter Japan, and will be required to leave the country.
Affected persons
All foreign nationals entering Japan will be subjected to the new provisions, apart from the following:
(1) Special permanent residents
(2) Persons under 16 years of age
(3) Those persons performing activities which fall under the status of residence for ‘Diplomat’ or ‘Official’
(4) Those persons who have been invited by the head of any national administrative organization
(5) Those persons who are prescribed by the Ministry of Justice ordinance as equivalent to either
(3) or (4)
New Immigration Procedures
Applicants will be required to follow the following procedures.
(1) A person wishing to enter Japan must submit his/her passport to the immigration control officer.
(2) Once the immigration control officer has explained the procedures that are to be followed, the person wishing to enter Japan will be asked to place the index fingers of both hands on a digital fingerprint reader. The fingerprint information will be read and stored electromagnetically.
(3) A facial photograph will then be taken, using the camera located at the top of the digital fingerprint reader.
(4) The immigration control officer will then conduct a short interview.
(5) On completion of the above procedures, the person wishing to enter Japan will receive his/her passport from the immigration control officer.
(Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice)
Dear all,
An update from the club.
As you all probably already know, we have Miyazaki and Hokkaido participants flying off in less than a month's time! These students are going over for a homestay programme in two different states with SAJAFA.
For participants:
Please note that the weather there is quite cold, and remember to bring warmer clothing. Even if it's Miyazaki, please bring a windbreaker. it's not as cold in Miyazaki than it is in Hokkaido, but it is still cold when the wind blows. Also note that during cold weather, the wind can be killer. Especially for Hokkaido and Miyazaki, please ensure that your fingers and ears are kept warm at all times, because those are more sensitive to temperature!
As an added note, remember to take good care of each other! You're going as a small group, so take care, ne?
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Nextly, I don't know if anyone has heard, but recently our club officer-in-charge has changed. Mrs Lim has henceforth moved on to SMA, and our new officer-in-charge is now Ms Angelvin (or Ms Angel).
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An update from the club.
As you all probably already know, we have Miyazaki and Hokkaido participants flying off in less than a month's time! These students are going over for a homestay programme in two different states with SAJAFA.
For participants:
Please note that the weather there is quite cold, and remember to bring warmer clothing. Even if it's Miyazaki, please bring a windbreaker. it's not as cold in Miyazaki than it is in Hokkaido, but it is still cold when the wind blows. Also note that during cold weather, the wind can be killer. Especially for Hokkaido and Miyazaki, please ensure that your fingers and ears are kept warm at all times, because those are more sensitive to temperature!
As an added note, remember to take good care of each other! You're going as a small group, so take care, ne?
~~~
Nextly, I don't know if anyone has heard, but recently our club officer-in-charge has changed. Mrs Lim has henceforth moved on to SMA, and our new officer-in-charge is now Ms Angelvin (or Ms Angel).
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