After completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) public examination, the next exciting phase in life for SPM leavers is to pursue post-secondary education. Before enrolling into a Pre-University programme, it is important to first know what Pre-University (Pre-U) education is. Basically, it is an education pathway that helps you to transition or pair with an …
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Due to financial circumstances, some may have opted to work instead of pursuing higher education right after graduating from secondary school. Fortunately, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) introduced the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) in 2011 which enables working individuals who lack formal academic qualifications to pursue their studies at higher education institutions1. APEL …
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In a world full of uncertainties and restrictions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, the definition of luxuries for many people have changed. No longer are women dreaming about that Fendi bag (when would they be able to use it during lockdown, right?) and the installation of that in-car entertainment system can definitely wait. For many, …
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Kuhandran Samudrapandiyan from Sri Lanka and Mario Hermawan from Indonesia, who pursued their higher education at INTI International College Subang and INTI International University respectively, are now successful working adults in Malaysia. Kuhandran Samudrapandiyan from Sri Lanka is currently working in Maybank as a Software Engineer. For many professionals, including those who are just beginning …
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As movies often dramatize reality, the question we should ask is how much of what we watch on television is the truth? How much of The Big Bang theory has informed our knowledge about theoretical physicists and how much do we know is true of a doctor’s day-to-day life compared to what we watch on …
Life is full of choices, and sometimes a person may even need to decide between two equally good options. Knowing that there is no take two in life, Chong Shin Yit, 21, a Cambridge A Levels graduate from INTI College Nilai who completed the programme in 2018chose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue his studies overseas. …
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An epitome of lifelong learning, Puwanesh Periasamy never throws in the towel when it comes to education. Although university is traditionally seen as the next step after school, she is of the opinion that it is never too late to go into higher education. Puwanesh Periasamy, who is currently pursuing the Diploma in Business Management …
Financial assistance has become more crucial than ever in today’s global economy. With job losses and salary cuts on the rise, financial aid has become one of the most important factors that students and parents look for before selecting an educational institution to continue their studies with. Tan Jian Sheng (second from left) learns from …
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Following Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement regarding the extension of operating hours for sports-related premises, many members of the public, including athletes, are thrilled to continue utilising these facilities and break a sweat. Chew Sze Chyi, Malaysia’s women’s singles figure skater, is no exception. Chew Sze Chyi is currently pursuing …
When many brick-and-mortar stores were forced to close as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in March, Malaysians began to turn to online retailers to source for things from daily essentials to electronics and everything in between. In fact, Malaysia’s online retail sales surged 28.9 per cent in April 2020, although the total sales value of wholesale …
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