StudyMalaysia
January & February 2011 (Volume 10, Issue 1 & 2)
Contents
  • In Focus
    15th ASLI Malaysian Education Summit (11th & 12th April)
  • Editor on the Field
    4th StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2011 (East Malaysia)
  • Course of the Month
    A world-class education in gastronomy and hospitality from Sunway University
  • Upcoming Events
    NAPEI 30th Malaysian Education Fair 2011
  • Career Guide - Health Care
    • Medicine
    • Pharmacy
  • Highlights on Scholarship!
  • Special Feature
    Pre-university qualifications for those who have completed SPM or O-level
  • Malaysian Education Events
    • APIIT Education Group Honoured with Prime Minister's Industry Excellence Award
    • China Perspective Enriches Learning Experience of US Degree Student
    • Poster Exhibition at The One Gallery: Designs that Reflect Social Issuesr
    • Philanthropist Cheah donates RM3 Million to School
    • Curtin Sarawak mass communication students elated at win in short film competition
    • A Remarkable Chinese Spring Festival at KLIUC
    • Taylor's University Vice Chancellor Receives Doctor of Engineering from University of Birmingham
  • Campus Happenings
  • More News
  • Helpdesk
Co-Sponsors
IACT College Sunway University
INTI International University


In Focus


ASLI's 15th Malaysian Education Summit 2011

Transformation in Motion:
Driving Dynamic Improvement towards a World-Class Education System

Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Bandar Sunway
11 & 12 APRIL 2011

Participants will be able to hear from and discuss with leading industry practitioners & thinkers on pertinent issues such as:

  • Universities as Building Blocks for the New Economic Model
  • Merging Public & Private Best Practices in Creating a Premier Education Hub
  • Education for Research and Innovation - Developing a Robust R&D Culture in Institutions of Higher Learning
  • Powering Education Transformation through Public-Private Partnerships
  • Early Childhood Education - Expanding Accessibility & Raising Quality

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Editor on the Field
4th StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2011 (East Malaysia)
StudyMalaysia has recently brought a 3-in-1 Education Information Hub to East Malaysia for the purpose of disseminating information on education opportunity in Malaysia to SPM & STPM leavers

Besides publishing education guidebooks and providing easily accessible information on courses through its website, the StudyMalaysia Group is also an experienced education fair organiser. Collectively, the publications and services of StudyMalaysia has provided students with the most comprehensive source of information on study opportunities in Malaysia. [MORE]


Course of the Month
A World-class Education in Gastronomy and Hospitality from Sunway University
The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Management (SHTLM) at Sunway University has partnered the famed Le Cordon Bleu (LCB) fostering a collaboration that combines the scholarly rigour of Sunway with a rich tradition of excellence in culinary and hospitality education. Le Cordon Bleu is one of the most respected schools of gastronomy and hospitality management founded in 1895 in Paris, France. [MORE]
Upcoming Events
NAPEI 30th Malaysian Education Fair 2011

Venue: Hall 2 & 3, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
Date: 25 & 26 June 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 11.00am to 6.00pm

To secure your booths, please call us at our office TEL no:
603-7880 3837. Should you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Selene or Ms Brenda or email to event@studymalaysia.com.

Career Guide - Healthcare

Medicine

The healthcare field is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world. With more advances in technology, the healthcare industry is able to provide more services in diagnostic, rehabilitation and preventive medicine. [MORE]

Pharmacy

Besides dispensing medications, the profession of pharmacy involves ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information. [MORE]
Special Feature
Pre-university qualifications for those who have completed SPM or O-level
The pre-university certificate is the next most appropriate qualification for students who have completed grade 11 (SPM or GSCE O-level) and wish to pursue a university bachelor's degree programme locally or abroad. The duration of study is between one to two years.

This topic contributed by www.StudyMalaysia.com lists the various pre-university studies offered at private higher educational institutions (PHEIs) in Malaysia. [MORE]

Malaysian Education Events

APIIT Education Group Honoured with Prime Minister's Industry Excellence Award

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has honoured the APIIT Education Group with the prestigious Prime Minister's Industry Excellence Award 2010 after a rigorous and thorough evaluation process. Only 1 organization is selected to receive the Prime Minister's Industry Excellence Award from among 27 others receiving awards in 8 categories. [MORE]


China Perspective Enriches Learning Experience of US Degree Student

Studying abroad is a defining moment in a young person's life and the cross-cultural experience it brings positively influences the career path, world-view and self-confidence of students. At INTI, international education is not limited to the qualification one pursues – whether American, British or Australian – but also include the opportunity to immerse oneself in a different cultural setting as part of the curriculum. [MORE]

Poster Exhibition at The One Gallery: Designs that Reflect Social Issues

Brought to you by The One Academy Bandar Sunway, the Good 50x70 social communication project can be viewed at the academy's art gallery- The One Gallery; featuring posters created by international designers from countries such as Italy, Turkey, France, Canada, Russia, UK, Mexico, USA, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany and South Korea. [MORE]

Philanthropist Cheah donates RM3 Million to School

It was a very moving night for both Sunway University and SRJK (C) Chee Wen as Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, Chancellor and Founder of Sunway University was officially introduced as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of SRJK (C) Chee Wen, during the SRJK (C) Chee Wen Staff Appreciation Dinner held at the Sunway University Multipurpose Hall recently. [MORE]


Curtin Sarawak mass communication students elated at win in short film competition

Mass communication students Cecilia Yii Siew Chen, Irene Wong Tien Tien and Wong Kee Fong of Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) have every reason to be elated at bagging the second runner-up prize in the 'Short Film/Mini Documentary' category of the MUFORS Road Reels Short Film Competition recently. [MORE]

A Remarkable Chinese Spring Festival at KLIUC

KLIUC's Chinese Cultural Society has successfully organized the Chinese Spring Festival 2011 at the KLIUC Multipurpose Hall here tonight to the delight of more than 800 audiences. The event was officiated by the Managing Director of Kumpulan Ikram Sdn. Bhd., Dato' Ir Chong Ket Pen accompanied by the President of KLIUC, Prof. Prof. Dr. Zulkifli Bin Abd. Hamid and witnessed by the special guests and students. [MORE]

 

Taylor's University Vice Chancellor Receives Doctor of Engineering from University of Birmingham

Vice Chancellor and President of Taylor's University, Professor Dato' Dr. Hassan Said, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering from the University of Birmingham (UOB), United Kingdom, at UOB's Degree Congregations in December 2010. Prof. Hassan was selected for his outstanding contribution to the field of Higher Education in Malaysia. [MORE]
Campus Happenings

Ricoh's MD Shares Far-Sighted Plans for the Future with INTI Students

Change is often regarded as the only constant and the management of change is essential in the world of perpetual innovations. At Ricoh, the world's largest manufacturer of office equipment and leading office solutions provider, change is not only accepted, it is effectively managed in the creative process of meeting customers' expectations. [MORE]

Curtin Sarawak to 'Ignite the Spark' in youth at MDeC-Curtin ICT Career Camp

Secondary school students attending the MDeC-Curtin ICT Career Camp at the Curtin University, Sarawak Malaysia (Curtin Sarawak) campus this weekend can expect a most exhilarating time. The 2-day camp from 12 to 13 March is being organised by Curtin Sarawak's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and University Life departments and the Curtin Young Associates (CYA), the university's exclusive club for secondary school students. [MORE]

MoU Signing Ceremony: KLIUC Opens Door to Oasis Students

Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC) and Oasis College signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish collaborative efforts and long-term relationship in academic activities. The auspicious signing ceremony of the MoU was held at KLIUC's Cempaka Room in Kajang, Selangor. KLIUC was represented by its president, Prof Dr. Zulkifli b. Abdul Hamid while the Chairman of Oasis College, Tan Sri Dato' Ng Teck Fong signed for Oasis College [MORE]

More Campus News

INTI Student Tastes Success with Winning Brew Awarded Best Brand in Education AGAIN!
SAS certification and fully-paid study tour now in Information Systems degree KDU UC School Of Pre-University Studies Aim To Raise RM50,000 for the Children Cancer Fund at University of Malaya's Medical Centre
INTI's A Level Students Stand amongst the World's Best Curtin Sarawak Research Institute seeking high-calibre researchers, offering research fellowships
Curtin Sarawak students shine in road safety short film competition Extending the Global Reach
Engineered for Employability Open Day 2011 at IMU, Bukit Jalil Campus
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