As we approach the era of IR4.0 when humans are beginning to coexist and work together with robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI), educators are striving to prepare a future workforce that is armed with the skillsets and knowledge about ICT, the ability to work with data, technical know-how and personal skills. Humans will remain an…
Amid the increasing buzz around Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and the digital transformation it is set to bring in the way we live and work, a rising concern globally is the replacement of human talents with machines and the loss of jobs resulting from this change. Bank Negara Malaysia’s 2018 report, Unlocking Malaysia’s Digital…
Since the 2015 earthquake tragedy in Sabah, there have been concerns that earthquakes may become more frequent, especially in the state . The location of Sabah near the boundaries of three major tectonic plates – the Eurasian, India-Australia and Philippine-Pacific plates, makes it prone to seismic activities . Experts have cautioned that there is a…
Conversations on mental health awareness have been on the rise, impacting almost all levels of society. The 2017 National Health and Morbidity Survey reported that 29% of Malaysians had depression and anxiety disorders compared to only 12% in 2011. Statistics by the Malaysian Health Ministry also revealed a worsening state of mental health problems among…
At first glance, Happy Lee Yan Lung may seem like he has his whole life sorted – he graduated top of his class and was named valedictorian for his graduating batch at National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He also managed to secure a job as an Advertising Operations Manager in Texas at Work4…
It was another milestone of success for students who sat for the Cambridge A Level examinations at INTI International College Penang in May and June this year, as more than 50% of students who took 4 subjects obtained 4 ‘A’s and above. Out of these high achievers, 5 students achieved the top score by getting…
To demonstrate the skillsets of its students in an advancing IR4.0 world, INTI College Sabah (INTI) organised its second “Youth Beyond Academic” public showcase featuring eight projects focusing on social consciousness and real industry problems. Held in Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, the public showcase was organised for members of the public, high school students, INTI’s…
In enriching the teaching and learning approach offered at INTI by bridging the gaps between industry and academia, a two-day Global Business Services (GBS) Boot Camp was organised recently for more than a hundred business undergraduates at INTI International College Penang, with the aim of educating them on today’s hiring needs and trends. Students from…
World Physical Therapy Day is observed annually on 8th September to generate awareness and also to commemorate the contributions made by physical therapists to help people improve their mobility, wellness and physical independence. The day was designated by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy and is observed by many member countries, including Malaysia. Ambusam Subramaniam…
Attending college is a major threshold in life, as it marks the beginning of an adventure in a totally different environment from high school. As of 2017, there were 524,350 students that are enrolled in local private higher institutions in Malaysia . One of the most important aspects of college life is what students do…
