The Higher Education Ministry once suggested that by the end of 2020, 15% of tertiary students will venture into entrepreneurship while still studying, with 5% aiming to become entrepreneurs upon graduating1. With the unexpected outbreak of COVID-19 worldwide, are student entrepreneurs still able to commit to this vision? Byron Kweh Tze Min (right) spent a …
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The sun had not yet risen but 17-year-old Kylie Ng was already getting ready to spend a couple of hours of her Sunday at the Section 17 Wet Market in Petaling Jaya. Her father, Ng Keng Kuan, had started his day even earlier – collecting fish from various locations at 2am then getting his stall …
COVID-19 has been a catalyst for digital transformation. Within two months of restricted movement orders globally, Microsoft witnessed the equivalent of two years’ worth of digital transformation.1 Just a year ago, digital adoption among Malaysian SMEs was barely touching 20 per cent, and most manufacturing companies had integrated less than 50 per cent of automation …
In these increasingly uncertain times, one thing is certain, young adults are no longer guaranteed a job upon completing their studies. To stay ahead of the game, graduates must now have additional skillsets that will give them a competitive edge over the plethora of fresh graduates in the job market. According to the World Economic …
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As educators and students continue to adapt to online learning, several individuals, including Mike Teo, are taking e-learning to greater heights. The Interior Design (ID) lecturer from INTI International College Subang’s (INTI) Center of Art and Design shares how he makes his online classroom more engaging and interesting for his students. Mike while he was …
There’s a saying that goes, “if you can dream it, you can achieve it”. It’s important to fulfil your potential and pursue your goals, but the self-motivation to do so can be overwhelming. Regardless, making a year that’s fulfilling is within your reach if you can balance your passion with practical steps. Students fist bumping …
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Technology has empowered education in far-reaching ways, where working professionals can take online classes wherever they are. Online learning helps older students meet educational and career goals. Working adults commonly take up Information and Technology (IT), Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Business courses online due to their versatile application across different sectors. This broadens their career …
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How do you see your glass every day? Half-empty, or half-full? Positive thinking is commonly mistaken for being untruthful and ignoring the reality of things. That is not the case. It’s about recognising the positive and the negative, but making the conscious choice to focus on the positive. Below are several key reasons why having …
During this period of self-isolation, education institutions around the world have moved all lessons and interaction online. As schools and universities in Malaysia are reopening in stages during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), most students are continuing to take their classes and study from home. But how does one make the most out of …
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Prolonged physical inactivity can lead to serious health problems. Obesity, heart diseases, and osteoporosis are only a few out of a host of medical risks and issues when living a sedentary lifestyle. As important as it is to study and work hard, you’re equally responsible for your physical and mental well-being. A great way to …