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Stages Offered	About M B E Examinations	Buddhist Exams Calendar
Sample Past Years Exam-papers    Preliminary Yr 2001 Yr 2000 Junior Yr 2001 Yr 2000 Senior Yr 2001 Yr 2000 Higher Yr 2001 Yr 2000                 Last Updated : May 15, 2003	Exam Date / Closing Date :   The MBE Examinations are held on 31st August every year (at various Buddhist centres); & is organized by the Examination Syndicate at Malaysian Buddhist Examination Syndicate, (Young Men Buddhist Association Malaysia), Penang, Malaysia.   The closing date for registration of candidates wishing to sit for any of the stages offered is around July 14 each year.   Exam Cost / Fees :   Registration fee for each candidate (student) and Registration fee per centre is payable when submitting the Candidates Registration Forms.   Other costs include the printing and photostating costs of study notes with some past years' question papers(say last 5 yrs); then there is the postage(registered) cost for sending in the Registration forms(in duplicates) and the postage (registered) cost for posting off the exam's answer scripts. Exam Classes :   In Malaysia, for example, Buddhist Institute Sunday Dhamma School, Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur; extra exam revision classes are being organised to assist candidates preparing for the exam (for all different levels). Word Of Thanks   Of course, we're not forgetting the time and effort put in by all the volunteer staff and teachers, who have to sacrifice their family time and weekend rest. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! to every one of you, who worked selflessly in helping to propagate the teachings the Exalted One. Indeed, doing dhamma service means more than enthusiasm, dedication, self-motivation, sacrifices, & much, much more . . . . . To some, let's do forgive and forget about any differences or shortcomings that may arise, amongst some of our brothers-&-sisters in-the-dhamma . . . . . . . . once again Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! to all of you out there.	The following are some dates of the various exams being organised by BISDS, Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur.  YMBA Exam on last Sunday of June each year  MBE Exam 31st August each year  BISDS Exam in-house exams end of September each year

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About Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia
29th July 1970	1.   YBAM was founded. To date, it has a total of 257 affiliate organizations under the supervision of 13 state liaison committees.
Objectives :	2.  The objectives of YBAM are as follows;    a) To propagate and to perpetuate the Dhamma;    b) To be a leading national Buddhist organization of all Buddhist youths;    c) To guide Buddhist youth to abide by and to practice the Dhamma;    d) To coordinate the social, religious and recreational activities through affiliate members;    e) To provide Buddhist Youth training;    f) To further enhance and to safeguard all other interest of Buddhist youth.
Long-term Plan	3.  In order to have a comprehensive and long-term planning, the 6-year plan of YBAM is developed and reviewed once every 2 years.
Main Service	4.  The four main service areas of YBAM are: Dhamma Propagation, Culture, Education and Welfare. Other supporting service areas are Publication, Training etc.
May 1972	5.  In May 1972, YBAM was accepted to be a member of the Malaysian Youth Council.
24th February 1973	6.  The Malaysian Buddhist Examination Syndicate was formed with the collaboration of the Malaysian Buddhist Association. The first examination was held in April 1974.
August 1973	7.  In the month of August 1973, YBAM was accepted as the Regional Center of WFBY for Malaysia.
26th June 1979	8.  The YBFM ('Young Buddhist Foundaton of Malaysia' in English) was formed to raise and manage a continuous fund to assist YBAM to run activities.
April 2000	9.  "Eastern Horizon", a Buddhist magazine in English by YBAM was relaunched in April 2000, replacing the old Buddhist Digest, English Series.
Mission Statement	10.  The mission statement of YBAM is: To Unite Buddhist Youths in Developing A Society of Wisdom, Compassion and Gratitude.