Two months into lockdown, educators nationwide are heaving a sigh of relief as they become more adept in using technology to deliver education online that is of a similar quality as that in classrooms. Truth be told, although online teaching has settled into somewhat of a routine, it is not without a lot of self-motivation, …
As some Malaysians continue to work from home following the Prime Minister’s announcement on the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) extension, Mohd Sufi bin Ismail, Head of Programme for Interior Design from INTI’s Center of Art and Design, shares a few cost-effective ways individuals can design their home workstations to help boost productivity. Mohd Sufi …
As more technologies become available to educational institutions, traditional teaching methods are bound to evolve. If online learning was something educators had only dipped their toes into in the past, the impact of Covid-19 on education continuity has now forced them to dive head on into the world of e-learning. Gary Choo believes there is …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new puzzle for the healthcare industry and its associated professionals, as well as the business community. The pandemic challenges organizations to rethink, introduce, and execute radical and vigorous new approaches to their business operations for long term sustainability. Ms.Tan Lin Nah, Chief Executive Officer, INTI International University & Colleges …
This year, Muslims in Malaysia are observing and celebrating Ramadan in a distinctly different atmosphere. The festivity that usually surrounds the special month is not felt this time around. With restrictions to social gatherings, the rituals and traditions that make the evenings after iftar (breaking fast) lively, are now being carried out in the confines …
College life can be daunting. Not just for freshmen who may just be moving out from their family home to stay with a new family – their peers – but also for those who are still trying to find a sense of belonging in the college community. INTI’s Tabletop Society president Qi Guang (left) with …
If there is one thing that Malaysian small business owners have learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that their adoption of technology is certainly helping them get through these tough times. Online shopping platforms recorded a surge of orders even before the Movement Control Order (MCO) and this continues to be the trend as …
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly created tough times and unexpected changes for many of us. For some more than others, the changes brought about may be more difficult to cope with, especially when it could mean giving up opportunities and having minimal contact with loved ones. Observing her 14 days quarantine in …
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As the nation continues to abide by the Movement Control Order (MCO) both at home and in the essential services sector, a few individuals have taken it upon themselves to help affect change in their own way. Momoka Kumagae, Koki Shomoto, Koshiela Nair, and Aaron Quek each share their personal experiences in helping Malaysia combat …
While academicians are often acknowledged for their contributions to a student’s academic success, the contribution of a university’s non-academic staff i.e. administrative assistants, student welfare workers, cleaners, and technicians, often go unnoticed. Muhammad ‘Izzat Amin bin Izman Khairi, a studio technician at INTI International College Subang (INTI) talks about his experiences and sheds light on …