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In recognition of her dedication and significant contributions to the community in education and welfare assistance, Datin Paduka Sister Enda Ryan F.M.M was conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Humanities by Taylor’s University at the institution’s 21st convocation ceremony. Chancellor of Taylor’s University conferring the Honorary Doctorate in Humanities to Sister Enda Ryan. Sister Enda is the acclaimed foundress and headmistress of Assunta all-girls schools in Petaling Jaya. Her passion and dedication in service and giving through education and charities dates to her arrival in Malaya back in 1955. Taylor’s University Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer shared that Sister Enda Ryan has made significant contributions throughout her lifetime – from championing women’s education to assisting in the growth of Ave Maria Clinic with her Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (F.M.M) sisters, which has expanded to Assunta Hospital today. [L-R] Academician Emeritus Professor Tan Sri...

Harassing others online while hiding behind the screen is a grave offence committed by cyberbullies who should face the repercussions of their actions An exhibition debate organised by the Content Forum and UKM An exhibition debate organised by the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum) and University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was recently held at the Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), observed on September 10 every year. The dialogue was co-hosted by the Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), UKM, and the Content Forum, in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), the UKM English Debate Team, Zero Suicide Sarawak, and several lived experience NGOs in Malaysia. Fareez Zahir at the podium, acting as Prime Minister for the Government’s side The event was timely, as cyberbullying is an epidemic that continues to rage on in our society. Acco...

IIUM Signs MOU with Content Forum to collaborate on content governance and best practices in Malaysia IIUM Signs MOU with Content Forum - Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, IIUM Rector and Kenny Ong, Chairman of the Content Forum The International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and the Content Forum has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to empower the minds of future industry leaders and facilitate the creation and sustenance of good practices in the content industry. On top of solidifying the already-thriving relationship between both parties, this strategic alliance aims to facilitate collaborations on research projects, academic discussions, conferences, and joint public education and community engagement projects. The Content Forum, which is an independent self-regulatory industry organization that oversees and promotes self-regulation of content over the electronic networked medium, will advise IIUM on content governance regulation...

The grand prize winners receive RM10,000 Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit and all the grand finalists get an opportunity to work with Malaysia’s No.1 eWallet company YEC 2022 Grand Prize Winner Touch ‘n Go eWallet recently announced the winners of their Young Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022 following the Grand Finals held at TNG Digital Sdn Bhd’s office in Bangsar South. The Young Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022 provides students with a platform to experience, innovate and foster their entrepreneurial skills within the eWallet industry. A total of 93 individuals and 88 teams, through a collective total of 256 presentation decks, shared their most innovative ideas on how Touch ‘n Go eWallet could continue to increase enjoyment while encouraging continuous usage of the eWallet among Malaysians. The objective of the challenge was to encourage students to showcase their inspirations for Touch ‘n Go eWallet as the go-to cashless payment of choice in Malaysia. 5 teams comprising a total of 18 stu...

From inclusive special needs programs, implementation of vocational skills and modernised gamified learning, the award unveils creative teaching methods from teachers all across the country. The inaugural Malaysia Teacher Prize announced its Top 10 shortlisted teachers, in recognition of their exceptional contribution in educating young minds. The award, organised by PEMIMPIN GSL and supported by YTL Foundation, is the first local edition of the world renowned Global Teacher Prize to honour the outstanding contribution of the teaching profession and to highlight the important role teachers play in society. The Top 10 shortlisted teachers are in the running for the Grand Prize, bringing home RM50,000 in cash. Additionally, four other teachers will be selected as the Top 5 finalists and will be awarded with RM5,000 each. All of the Top 10 teachers will receive professional development to help them understand the impact they are making and scale their work beyond their classrooms. The ina...

400 apprentices graduated from the McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme Dato' Azmir Jaafar with some of the graduates of McDonald's Vocational Academy at UiTM Puncak Alam. McDonald’s Malaysia celebrated over 400 youths who have successfully completed their training under the McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme. The convocation ceremony, which is the third to be hosted by McDonald’s Malaysia, was held at a ceremony in Dewan DK500 located at the UiTM Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus. “The McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme is an important programme for us, as it provides the youth opportunities to learn lifelong skills, fulfil their potential and climb the career ladder within the food service industry. What matters most is that they are able to embrace the McDonald’s culture that emphasises quality in all aspects of the business,” said Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia. “As McDonald’s Mal...

As part of its CSR initiative, Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Sharp Malaysia) will provide two schools in Perak with its Smart Classroom Solution to two Orang Asli primary schools. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Sharp Malaysia aims to provide a comprehensive learning environment for indigenous students. A student demonstrating how Sharp’s Smart Classroom Solution works at Sekolah Kebangsaan Jernang The donation handover ceremony was officiated by YB Dato' Dr. Mah Hang Soon, Deputy Minister of Education, and participated by Mr Hamedan Bin Aziz, Principal of Sekolah Kebangsaan Jernang, and Irene Tiew, Finance Director of Sharp Malaysia. Handover ceremony of Sharp’s CSR contribution to the Sekolah Kebangsaan Jernang Perak has been identified as one of the states that have a significant population of approximately 61,225 indigenous people. In recent years, low participation of the Orang Asli students can be seen in the education system. Most of the Oran...

The signing, witnessed by Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, is set to have real-world implications in areas of technology, cybersecurity and data science (From L-R): Frankie Goh Chee Keong, Chief Executive Officer of BidNow; Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak; Professor Datuk Ts. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Vice Chancellor of UTM; Dato Seri (Dr) Mohamed Azahari bin Mohamed Kamil, Corporate Advisor of BidNow at the signing ceremony. BidNow Sdn. Bhd., the operators of BidNow, Malaysia’s fastest growing bidding platform, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) that was witnessed by Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, TYT Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, which will see the cooperation and collaboration between the two entities in areas of technology, cybersecurity and data science. “We are pleased to be entering into...

FedEx Express / JA ITC Cultivates the Next Generation of Leaders Team Nutriiene's Presentation FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with Junior Achievement (JA), announced the six Malaysian students who won the 2022 FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx Express / JA ITC) Malaysian Finals. The students will now advance to compete at the FedEx Express / JA ITC Asia Pacific Regional Finals, scheduled for August 2022. FedEx Express Malaysia and JA have been hosting the FedEx Express / JA ITC since 2008, and to date, the competition has impacted more than 7,000 students in Malaysia. The FedEx Express / JA ITC aims to nurture students with relevant knowledge and experience as well as to equip them with business and project management skills that are beneficial for their entrepreneurial growth. For the second consecutive year, the 2022 FedEx Express / JA ITC was held ...

UNSW Global encourages international students to discover new education opportunities as the world reopens After just 120-days the 100% online program gives students the chance to study at UNSW Sydney or another leading international university in Australia, New Zealand or UK Successful completion of UNSW Global’s Transition Program Online (TPO) opens new pathways for students who previously couldn’t apply for a bachelor’s degree and secure a globally-recognised tertiary education For students leaving secondary school and beginning the transition to university, the TPO provides the opportunity to join a global community and study a bachelor’s degree in Australia, New Zealand or the UK in just 120 days. Striving to increase access for international students to gain a leading university education, UNSW Global’s purpose-built online program, delivered by OpenLearning, prepares students to commence a bachelor’s degree at one of the program’s partner universities around the world. Launched ...

As the saying goes, “The youth of today are the leaders tomorrow”. Harnessing this belief, Samsung is committed to empowering future generations to achieve their full potential and pioneer positive change. Solve For Tomorrow is a global program created to provide unique learning opportunities for students to use their knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to build meaningful solutions to tackle societal problems. Through this annual competition, students also gain invaluable skills in teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, preparing them for the future workforce. In Southeast Asia and Oceania, over 6,500 entries were received for Solve for Tomorrow 2021 programs that ran across Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam. Over the past year, the overall program has reached more than 80,000 individuals, spreading the culture of innovation and creativity among schools and communities throughout the region. We spotlight the young ...