Education Malaysia
December 2009 (Volume 8, Issue 12)
  • In Focus
    Branding & Marketing Asia Higher Education Conference
  • Editor on the Field
    From Strength to Strength: Taylor’s University College, 40 Years of Educational Excellence
  • Course of the Month
    Dual Certification for Civil and Mechanical Engineering Degrees at INTI
  • Special Feature
    The Method of Merit Calculation for Admission into Public Universities for Post-SPM Programmes
  • Upcoming Education Events
    • 7th MAPCU-MQA Higher Education Exhibition 2010
    • StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2010 (East Malaysia)
    • ‘Jom Masuk U’ Carnival 2010
    • The Great Indian Education Fair
  • Announcements
    • Studymalaysia Photo Challenge Results!
    • Schools of Malaysia Directory (3rd Edition 2009/2010)
    • PostgradMalaysia.com Gets a Facelift!
  • 2010 Updates
    What is new in 2010?
  • Scholarships 2010
    2010 Scholarships Update
  • Study Abroad
    India - The Global Education Hub
  • Malaysian Education Events
    INTI Awarded for Brand Excellence in Tertiary Education

In Focus


Branding & Marketing Asia Higher Education Conference

by Asia Business Forum

Conference Date: 22-23 March 2010
Post-Conference Workshop: 24 March 2010
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Join Higher Education Leaders across the globe as they share cutting edge solutions, tools and techniques to market and brand your institution. [MORE]

Editor on the Field
From Strength to Strength: Taylor’s University College, 40 Years of Educational Excellence
It all started with a hopeful dream and a bold vision. A neglected wasteland was to be transformed into a state-of-the-art university campus, set amidst natural green surroundings including a shimmering lake. A thriving educational haven was the ultimate goal. [MORE]


Course of the Month
INTI University College
Dual Certification for Civil and Mechanical Engineering Degrees at INTI
In a sprawling campus that spans across 82 acres of grounds, Bradford Room may appear to be just one room among many. The seemingly inconspicuous room, however, symbolizes the strong and growing ties between INTI University College (INTI-UC) and the University of Bradford in the UK, which allows students to receive a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree from INTI-UC and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree from Bradford upon successful completion of their 4-year Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree studies at INTI-UC. [MORE]
Special Feature
The Method of Merit Calculation for Admission into Public Universities for Post-SPM Programmes
(In Line with the New SPM Grading System) by The Ministry of Education Malaysia for the 2010/2011 Academic Session
The Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia has introduced a new grading system for SPM candidates that will begin in 2010. This means that candidates who sat for SPM in 2009 will have a new grading system in calculating their SPM results which comes with the introduction of A+ as a subject grade.
[CLICK HERE TO READ MORE]
Upcoming Education Events
7th MAPCU-MQA Higher Education Exhibition 2010
MAPCU LogoDate: 23 & 24 January 2010 ( Saturday & Sunday )
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur

See you there! For more information, contact MAPCU’s office at: 03 - 8656 9980 or the Event Secretariat at 03 - 7880 8911

Career Guidance Talk
DATE & TIME PROFESSION SPEAKER
23 & 24 Jan 2010
1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • PTPTN Loan - How to apply?
Mr. Zubir bin Che Embi
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional
23 & 24 Jan 2010
2:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Study Options in Private Higher Education
  • MAPCU Scholarship
Mr. Lim Ming Hsiang
Nilai University College & MAPCU's representative
23 Jan 2010
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • What will I be when I grow up? (Talk & Interactive Session)
Prof. Raymond Wilks
International Medical University
24 Jan 2010
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 'Knowing Yourself and Determining Your Career'
  • FREE Personality Test (limited seats)
Mr. Eric Bryan Amaladas
HELP University College
StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2010 (East Malaysia)
The StudyMalaysia Group is organising the “StudyMalaysia Education Fair” to be held this year at the following venues in East Malaysia:

StudyMalaysia LogoSabah Education Fair 2010
Venue: SESB Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Date: 6 & 7 March 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Sarawak Education Fair 2010
Venue:
Permata Trade Center, Taman Kereta, Kuching, Sarawak
Date: 13 & 14 March 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Should you require more information about our exhibition booths, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Selene or Ms. Angeline at 603-7880 8837 or email to consult@studymalaysia.com

‘Jom Masuk U’ Carnival 2010 by Ministry of Higher Education

The ‘Jom Masuk U’ Carnival is an annual outreach programme that has been held by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) since 2005 based on the positive feedback from students, parents, counselors and the public. From 2010 onwards, the National Higher Education Carnival will be the signature programme of MOHE.

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION]

The Great Indian Education Fair


Date: 23rd to 24th January 2010
Venue: Hall 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
Time: 12 noon – 6 pm

 

Announcements
Studymalaysia Photo Challenge Results!
We have counted your votes and our judges have decided on the winners of the StudyMalaysia Photo Challenge!

[CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHO THE WINNERS ARE!]
Schools of Malaysia Directory 3rd EditionSchools of Malaysia Directory (3rd Edition 2009/2010)
(complemented by www.SchoolMalaysia.com)

The 3rd Schools of Malaysia Directory, complemented by its web-portal www.schoolmalaysia.com showcases to the world what Malaysian public schools, private schools, international schools, kindergartens, child-care centres as well as enrichment centres can offer... [MORE]

Postgradmalaysia.com
PostgradMalaysia.com Gets a Facelift!
PostgradMalaysia.com gets a facelift! We've improved the website look & feel and hope it appeals to you.

PostgradMalaysia.com provides information to those in Malaysia or international students who wish to know more about postgraduate programmes offered by Malaysian institution.
[VISIT POSTGRADMALAYSIA.COM]

2010 Updates - What is new in 2010?

The year 2010 looks promising and exciting for the Malaysian higher education industry. Many private higher educational institutions are geared for expansion and will be introducing new programmes. Here are some institutions that are featured in series 1:

Asia e University
Curtin University of Technology Sarawak Campus
http://www.studyguardian.com/2009/dec2009/dec2009_8.php#3
KDU College
HELP University College
International Medical University
Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College
MAHSA University College
Monash University Sunway Campus
Nilai University College
Sunway University College
 
Taylor's University College
Scholarships 2010
As an added value to students, we have enhanced our Student’s Hotspot Scholarship Section in www.StudyMalaysia.com. Now, you can see the latest scholarships, education funds and study loans that are being offered to students studying in Malaysia (and outside of the country).

Click on the url [ http://www.studymalaysia.com/student/scholarship.php ] to find out more information and Happy surfing!

Study Abroad

India - The Global Education Hub

If anyone was to ask, "What is India's greatest asset?" The facts would prove, that it was it's large pool of educated, English-speaking people, and trained professionals. They have today made India a major exporter of software as well as financial, research, and technological services and an important outsourcing destination for multinational corporations, besides also transforming it into a popular destination for medical tourism. [MORE]
Malaysian Education Events

INTI Awarded for Brand Excellence in Tertiary Education

INTI Education Group was adjudged to have the highest branding standard for tertiary education by the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF) at the BrandLaureate-SME Chapter Awards 2009 ceremony. [MORE]
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