The emergence of COVID-19 has brought us into unprecedented times. While previously confined to the world of medical and scientific professionals, or those who are unwell, wearing a face mask in public is now seen to be as important as wearing a seatbelt in a car. According to Louise Yee, Head of Programme for the …
Many university students around the world are experiencing considerable stress as a result of the transformation in how they are taught, and fear the uncertain future due to COVID-19. Besides worrying about their education, financial worries are now higher in their list as the pandemic has wrecked the global economy. Tanzanian Latifa Hamad Nassoro, is …
In a time when uncertainty has heightened, not only in terms of health, but also the economy, employment and finances, working professionals find themselves trying their best to stay afloat despite the circumstances. Dr Perbaharen V Balasubramaniam, Head of Programme for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in collaboration with Coventry University, UK, at INTI …
Across various fields of study, laboratory and practical experiences enhance students’ understanding of their curriculum and provide them with actual insights into the roles they will one day play. Students who engage in well-designed laboratory or practical experiences not only develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills but also develop the technical skills needed in their future …
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Digital media has radically altered the way we consume and interact with news. For more than 50 years, newspapers and TV have dominated news coverage almost everywhere until the internet created the low cost opportunity to go global. Today, moving into the new normal, strategies by content creators have been forced to be reassessed. Suhaimi …
Given the wake of the pandemic’s impact to the building industry, INTI International University & Colleges organised its first interior designing (ID) webinar for high school leavers, INTI’s students and staff to ‘network’ with industry professionals and understand the current needs and expectations of the industry. IDr. Lai, the co-founder and Chief Executive Designer of …
As we forge ahead through Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0), Malaysia anticipates a need for 500,000 scientists and engineers by the end of 2020 alone1. Coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, what is the role of engineers in the ‘new normal’? INTI International University & Colleges organised a webinar titled “The Future of …
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“I felt a sense of joy,” shared a relieved Refal when asked how he felt about being able to return to university after nearly four months of being on lockdown. Refal is currently pursuing his Certificate in Hotel Operations in INTI International College Subang’s School of Hospitality Mohamad Refal Hamballi bin Mohamad Yunus, or also …
When Tiong Jian Chen returned to Malaysia after completing his postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom, he was excited at the prospect of landing his first real job. Little did he know that after three months of searching – which could at times be discouraging – he would get an offer to pursue a career …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the economic landscape. While the world economy still battling with its impact, we could hear furloughs and layoffs from different industries globally. Malaysia’s talent market is by no means immune to this disruption, many people are now looking for alternate employments or even opting self-employed for the time being. …
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