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The Sunway Education Group JCF COMMUNITY SCHOLARS WELCOME! Sunway College No. 2, Jalan Universiti At a morning gathering of new, current and past scholars of the Foundation, Dr Elizabeth Lee welcomed these scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds to a gathering of minds and to witness the signing of 47500 Darul Ehsan a Memorandum of Understanding between MyTeksi and Sunway Education Group. T: 603-5638 7176 E: [email protected] MyTeksi, a taxi despatch service with GPS enhancements founded by former Sunway A-Level alumnus Anthony sunway.edu.my/college Tan, is to contribute a sum of RM6,000 per year for the next 5 years to the JCF. The contribution amounting to RM30,000 will be used to support the Book Purchase for the community scholars. T: 603-7491 8622 This gathering was a welcome platform to encourage the scholars to get to know one another and create E: [email protected] sunway.edu.my/university a sharing environment where the senior scholars can share and guide the junior scholars as they make their 04 Knowing The Future Now educational journey through Sunway University. Having had a total of 41 graduate scholars since 2002, the Jeffrey MOVERS & SHAKERS Malaysia Cheah Foundation has served to socially transform this select group of chosen students as they tap into their T: 603-5514 6000 potential and aspire to be the next generation of leaders. 03 JCF Community Scholars Welcome! E: [email protected] 07 Graduating as Compassionate Individuals in CIMP monash.edu.my Living That Dream! Triple ‘A’ Celebration 09 Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine 11 Aspiring to Engineer for the Environment and Health Sciences T: 603-5514 6000 12 Let the Games Begin! E: [email protected] 14 Unpredictable Yet the Best med.monash.edu.my Moving Onward 15 Sunway International School 18 Sunway Student Ambassadors Learn to Work as T: 603-7491 8070 a Team E: [email protected] sis.sunway.edu.my 06 Malaysia’s Best Bring Home IMO 2014 Gold and Silver Sunway College T: 607-359 6880 RECIPE FOR SUCCESS E: [email protected] 08 Winning Big in Victoria University’s Business sunway.edu.my/jb

Challenge Sunway College 13 Wizards in Math and Logic T: 605-545 4398 E: [email protected] 10 A Night to Remember: Graduating sunway.edu.my/ipoh Mufy The JCF Community Scholars with the Sunway Education Group and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation management Sunway College SOCIAL REPORT T: 6082-232 780/236 666 Philanthropy Bazaar for Needy Students E: [email protected] 16 swck.edu.my 17 40 Scholars, 4 Universities, RM1 Million Awarded A Moment of Silence Sunway TES 19 T: 603-7491 8622 E: [email protected] sunway.edu.my/college/sunwaytes

UP2 or UPP or Uniquely Purposeful Programmes is a quarterly publication that represents a Sunway International Business progressive Sunway College. Owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, this & Management leading private institution of higher learning is forging ahead towards the next level T: 603-7493 7023 of excellence. E: [email protected] sibm.com.my Advisor : Dr Elizabeth Lee Should you have any comments, Editorial Team : Jerrine Koay kindly contact: Shanghai Sunway Financial Training Co. Ltd. Katherine Kee The Public Relations Department T: 603-7491 8622 Chan Yee En E: [email protected] Photography : Chin Chee Ken Sunway Education Group sunway.edu.my/college/ssft Chin Seng Choy T: 603-7491 8622 E: [email protected] Publisher : Sunway Education Group www.sunway.edu.my/college Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Concept & Design : Writers Ink Culinary Arts Printer : Gloverin T: 603-5632 1188 lecordonbleu.com.my From left: Rose Madonna Devaraj, Head-Counselling and Career Services, Student Services; Soo Ee Sarn, Assistant Manager-Scholarship & Support Services, Student Services; Jane Poh, Administrator of Jeffrey Cheah Foundation; Lee Siok Ping, Director of Student Services; Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed Vice-Chancellor, Sunway University; Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group; Anthony Tan, Founder and Group CEO of or implied in UP2 are those of the authors or MyTeksi; Vincent Tan and Caroline Wee of MyTeksi; Joelin Lim Ai Ling, Senior Executive-Student Development, Student Services and Sue-Ann Chia, contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of Manager-Alumni Office, Student Services, Sunway Education Group the Sunway Education Group. 03 MOVERS & SHAKERS MOVERS & SHAKERS

Beryl’s Chocolate Factory - Chocolatier Methods of making one of the most mouth-watering chocolates ever known to mankind was shared with the students. This was done in the hopes to inspire those who wish to pursue their dreams of being a Chocolatier.

CryoCord A scientific introduction to cord blood was made to the students and lecturers. They learnt the process of how the cord blood (empty vessels stored and used to produce another cell) cures diseases and learnt the types of ‘empty vessels’ present. The visit ended with a tour around the labs.

International Medical University (IMU) A favourite amongst the students, International Medical University (IMU) had arranged interesting activities for them. One noticeable hands-on activity was by the Pharmaceutical Department, where students were required to make their own hand cream lotion. Students were introduced to many of the courses offered, with a special focus on chiropractic. The day long visit wrapped up with a tour of the university.

Monash University Malaysia - Engineering Monash University’s Robotics laboratory surprised the students by having the briefing and introduction of thework done there by none other than a robot. The robot presenter was not a simple robot but a Smart one, worth more than RM70,000! A lecturer taught the visiting students about the Control System software after giving a short introduction on Mechatronic Engineering.

GTI Media Students were given a glance of being part of GTI Media culture. The Nerf Gun, X-box activities as well as group discussions and presentations were the highlights of the visit.

Coca-Cola AUSMAT students at IMU A popular Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company with a long history, a walk down the corridors of Coca Cola was a walk KNOWING THE FUTURE NOW down memory lane as the walls were filled with the company’s history showcasing its Australian Matriculation pre-university programme, simply known as AUSMAT, preps and guides students with beginnings and popular campaigns made valuable learning skills that enables them to transition smoothly into the undergraduate or university level entry, for Coca-Cola. At the Coca-Cola factory locally and internationally. The visit included a tour of the factory, In recognising that not all aspire to be surgeons, doctors, lawyers or engineers, but something out of the norm, presentations and game sessions. The Career Exploration Week was organised to create awareness of various career options for those still seeking their best part was the free Coca-Cola drinks passions, talents and potential. provided during lunch. A platform for students to discover new and interesting career paths, the 3-day journey included talks and company visits ranging from Communication: Media & Broadcasting, Client Relation and Journalism; to Business: Manipal University - Engineering Real Estate, Marketing and Banking; and Health and Sciences: Clinical Psychology, Dentistry and Pharmacy. The journey to the university took longer than the other company visits. However, students Packing a week’s worth of activities into three whole days, they went through the experience of KNOWING THE were not disappointed as they were given FUTURE NOW. the chance of being engineers for the day. 23 April, 2014 - Day 1 The hours at Manipal were carefully planned with presentations by undergraduates of the Day 1 saw students signing up for a minimum of 2 talks of their choice. Enabling them to explore options, each talk university on their current projects. was carried out by delightful guest speakers who were passionate about their job and had years of experience and on the job knowledge. 25 April, 2014 – Day 3 The talks during the early half of the day were mainly on the sciences starting from 9.00am, whereas the second The event set up on this day by the Student half were on industries and corporate that went on till 3.00pm. Service Department (SSD) proved to be very At CryoCord 24 April, 2014 – Day 2 entertaining and worthwhile. Day 2 had industry trips that saw 500 students traipsing all over to explore their areas of interest. The highlights Thanks to the guest speaker for the day, Mr. Tiki who turned out to be highly skilled. He managed to get responses included: from the students by using unique gestures and tactics in his interaction with the audience. Mr. Tiki shared his experience on how to dress appropriately for all occasions, such as an interview which requires formal dressing. His Monash University Malaysia - Medicine talk included advice on how to leave an impression without being overly dressed. Life as a medical student started early for some of our AUSMATians. They participated in the Anatomy and Histology class utilising the Smart Table. They also experienced the life of a forensic scientist by working with DNA The three days felt like a week and left the students and lecturers with a sense of accomplishment. and working within four white walls. 04 05 TYCOONS IN THE MAKING MOVERS & SHAKERS

MALAYSIA’S BEST BRING HOME IMO 2014 GOLD AND SILVER GRADUATING AS COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS IN CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MATRICULATION PROGRAMME The 10-day International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2014 Receiving acknowledgement held in Cape Town, South Africa had for their study accomplishments, two A-Level students from Sunway 276 Canadian International College bring home two medals, Matriculation Programme (CIMP) a gold and a silver. With a score of graduates from Sunway College 29 from Anzo Teh Zhao Yang and a recently celebrated their pre- score of 23 from Khong Yi Kye, these university study accomplishments. two were part of a five-member 33 students graduated with an team from Malaysia that attained overall average result of 90% the best ever international ranking and above while 82 graduates of twenty-three since Malaysia first graduated with an average result participated in 1995. between 80% and 90%. The first gold was won in 2011 and Receiving two special awards for Anzo’s medal together with another her outstanding scholastics feat, from his Malaysian team member the General’s Medal for Academic makes it Malaysia’s second and third Achievement 2013-2014 from the gold. One of the oldest, biggest and High Commissioner of Canada, most prestigious of all the international Her Excellency Judith St George science Olympiads held over 2 days in Cape Town, 560 participants from 101 countries compete “to write solutions and the Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey From left: Cheng Mien Wee, Director of Pre-University Studies, Sunway College, Her Excellency Judith Cheah Scholastic Award from to 3 problems involving complex situations each day in four and half hours,” described Khong. St George, Wellney Yarra and Dr Elizabeth Lee YBhg. Puan Sri Datin Seri Dr Susan “The easier question may involve an answer half a page-long while the difficult ones are most likely answers witha Cheah, Christie Grace from Indonesia, graduated with an overall average of 97.5%, making her CIMP’s top graduate. few pages. One of my teammates wrote an 11-page lengthy answer to a question” added Anzo. Currently studying for her Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at Sunway University with the awarded In preparing for the IMO, Anzo and Khong were required to undergo a selection process that included tests and scholarships, Christie reflects hard work and consistency helped her become the top CIMP performer. Glad for her four selection camps. In order to qualify for the six short-listed finalists position to represent Malaysia at Cape Town, achievements, grateful for the assistance and guidance she received from the team of Canadian certified CIMP Anzo and Khong competed against 10,000 other Malaysians whilst receiving training from former participants and teachers, Christie said “I couldn’t ask for better mentors and I certainly will miss my CIMP teachers as they have our local universities Mathematics lecturers. been supportive throughout my studies. I shall miss each moment I have spent as a CIMP student.” Passionate for Mathematics, these two aspiring actuarians have been participating in many different Mathematics competitions since primary school. In 2013, both of them took part in the Sunway A-Level Math and Logic Christie, a community service volunteer made mention that distributing Challenge. Khong emerged champion and received a full tuition fee waiver for his current study with a subject Christmas gifts to orphans, talking to homeless people and helping to combination of Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Anzo won an individual prize with distribute essential daily goods were things that she embraced. Such partial tuition fee bursary from the same competition and recently started his A-level programme with a subject charitable work has helped develop her empathy skills, helped her gain combination of Mathematics, Economics, Further Mathematics and Physics. insights and experience in making a difference for the less fortunate. Having chosen Sunway College A-Levels, the prizes from Sunway College were one of the key attractions for these Participating outside the textbook situations and classroom settings two. In addition, facilities and activities at Sunway College were the other deciding factors for the two of them. are opportunities Sunway uses to help students explore their potential and capabilities, through application of academic learning to real life More than just mathematicians, Khong has been an ‘All Star’ A Levels student ambassador since the start of his situations. With theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, CIMP intake at Sunway College where he helps organise student events. The multi-talented Anzo possesses a piano graduates are bestowed with expectations to create positive social impact. diploma and is eyeing to join the Sunway All Star, the choir and the toastmaster club. Sunway uses community service as a method to develop students’ Christie Grace receiving her award from Her academic and interpersonal skills and strengths. At CIMP, these graduates Excellency Judith St George International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2014 were acknowledged for their contribution to the community. Each of the An extremely intensive and competitive mathematics 276 graduates contributed a minimum 10 hours of community service while competition, participants were tested on pre-calculus and 35 graduates contributed more than 50 hours each. They did clean-ups at other mathematical branches like projective and complex the Zoo Negara, animal shelters, helped plant trees and spent time reading geometry, functional equations and well-grounded number to underprivileged children. Some of these graduates who are members theory. Extensive knowledge of theorems was required. of CIMP Student Council helped fundraised over RM20,000 for CIMP’s prom Each question was worth 7 points. At the international and various sports tournaments. The Business Leadership Class students competition, only half of the total contestants were fundraised over RM1,500 through their sales assignments for charities. awarded with medals. Other awards given out during the ceremony included the Academic 49 gold medals were awarded to participants with scores Medal. Recipients included valedictorian Wellney Yarra and Alias Iskandar of 29 points and above Ashraf bin Azani who graduated with an overall average of 90.67% and 113 silver were awarded to scorers with 22-28 points 92% respectively. Alias Iskandar Ashraf also won the programme award in From left: Anzo Teh Zhao Yang and Khong Yi Kye 133 bronze medals were presented to scorers with 16-21 points recognition of his contribution towards CIMP in extra-curricular activities. Alias Iskandar Ashraf receiving his award from John Mackle, Programme Director of CIMP 06 07 RECIPE FOR SUCCESS MOVERS & SHAKERS

WINNING BIG IN VICTORIA UNIVERSITY’S BUSINESS CHALLENGE LIVING THAT DREAM! TRIPLE ‘A’ CELEBRATION

Initiated by the Sunway Marketing Department, staff members and the student bodies of the Victoria University In a glittering celebration of the Triple-A Ceremony themed Living That Dream!, the Cambridge A-Level Awards (VU) Business Club and the Sunway CPA Australia Student Charter, the VU Business Challenge 2014 was designed and Achievements Ceremony saw 633 graduates receiving their certificates and awards. This ceremony saw Ng to test students on intellect, logic and problem-solving skills. Kim Huat, Cambridge Senior Schools Development Manager - Malaysia presenting the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards November 2013 Exam Session to Chester Gan Ming Shern, Teh Jia Wei and Toh Kai Ying with Top in Open to contestants from Form 6 and Chinese independent school students from selected secondary schools the World in Mathematics and Micah See Siou-Yong with Top in Malaysia in Thinking Skills. in Malaysia, the VU Business Challenge is made up of individual and group challenges. After attempting the first stage individual challenge, Challenge Your Business Knowledge, students had to work in a team of four for the A-Level graduate, Lee Min Rong successfully secured a place in the group challenge, the second stage of the VU Business Challenge. University of Oxford to pursue Mechanical Engineering while two A-Level Known as the Business Project, students had to engage themselves in a business environment encompassing alumni, Vipul Agarwal and Ng Jie Yi are headed to the University of various aspects of business in accounting, economics and marketing. At this stage, students had to demonstrate Cambridge this coming September to pursue Chemical Engineering and effective problem solving and decision making skills. The top five students with the highest scores for the first two Veterinary Medicine respectively. stages then moved on to the final stage known as the Interview Session. In this final stage, the five finalists were In the November 2013 Cambridge A-Level examinations, Sunway students tasked to answer questions related to general politics, personal development and aspirations. obtained a pass rate of 100% with 57% scoring straight As, the best ever “Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the VU-Sunway partnership, this Australian University Programme has nurtured results for the examinations since 1994. Sunway College A-Levels has thousands of local and international graduates who have found employment in established firms, gone on to earned the distinction of being one of only three centres nationwide to be pursue higher qualifications or are now successful entrepreneurs in their own right”, said Teo Ee Sing, Executive accorded the elite status of a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre. Director of Sunway College in his welcome speech. This programme has nurtured a high number of Top in the World and Top in Malaysia achiever awards in the Cambridge International Examinations Results of 2014 Victoria University Business Challenge (CIE) consistently over the years and have groomed numerous cohorts of The champion for the 2014 Sunway College VU Business Challenge, students who have benefitted from the strong academic grounding. Cheah Mun Hong of SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya beat 95 others “We are not just focused on exams here in Sunway. We pride ourselves in from secondary schools around Malaysia. Cheah won a full providing an all-round experience for our students. A focus on character scholarship which covers the tuition fee for the entire 3-year VU seeks to open their hearts and open their minds. The development of Bachelor of Business programme at Sunway College. good character is important because good character strengths are a The 1st runner-up Wong Weng Kit from Chong Hwa Independent great predictor of success in university and in life,” said Dr Elizabeth Lee, High School won himself a RM24,000 scholarship Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group. Cheah Mun Hong receiving his prize from Greeja Hemalata while the 2nd runner-up, Yang Ya-Ting from Chinese High School, De Silva, Head of Australian University Programme Batu Pahat, Johor won a RM15,000 scholarship in the VU Bachelor of Business programme. Wong also emerged winner in the individual category, Challenge Your Business Knowledge. The two consolation prizes of RM2,000 bursary each from the VU Bachelor of Business programme was won by Lee Kwan Yew from Chong Hua Middle School, Port Dickson and Tan Kok Yee from Chong Hua High School, Seremban. The group category was won by four students from Chong Hua High School, Seremban; Ang Su Ki, Tey Shiao Fun, Chee Kah Mun and Tan Kok Yee.

From left: Chester Gan Ming Shern, Micah See Siou-Yong, Ng Kim Huat, Carol Wong, Director of A-Level Programme, Sunway College, Teh Jia Wei and Toh Kai Ying 08 09 COVER STORY MOVERS & SHAKERS

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: ASPIRING TO ENGINEER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

GRADUATING MUFY A Monash University scholar, 17-year old Shibani Veeraragavan, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering in Monash University Malaysia. She aspires to be an environmental engineer so she can help save the In the presence of almost 300 students graduating from the Monash environment. University Foundation Year (MUFY) Class of 2014, valedictorian Mohamad Rafique said, “As we look around here today at all the “This will be my way of giving back to Mother Earth. I hope my degree will give me the necessary skills to be an people who have helped make us who we are, it could be your extraordinary engineer and researcher who can solve the toughest of challenges. Chemical engineering in friends, lecturers, or someone special that you’ve met throughout the Monash University is a good pathway into my specializing in environmental engineering. Being an environmentalist year, I know it feels like we’re saying goodbye but we will all carry has been my dream since fifth grade and I have chosen to do chemical engineering first to broaden my scope. a piece of each other into everything we do next……to remind us Chemistry happens to be my favorite subject,” says Shibani. of who we are, and the memories that we share. Having built new Once a top Monash University relationships, starting over, MUFY has given me more than just friends. Foundation Year (MUFY) student, MUFY has given me a family. Cherish them. Tonight, go to the ones Shibani misses the stress-free life most that mean most to you and thank those who have been very dear to as the programme was conducted us all.” at a comfortable pace, without With MUFY celebrating its 15th year in Sunway, Dr. Elizabeth Lee, too much stress. In MUFY, she had Senior Executive Director, Sunway Education Group mentioned MUFY the joy of interacting and learning is the largest and most established provider among all providers about people from many different in Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Having countries and backgrounds. Having approximately 1,000 students enrolled in the MUFY programme, Shibani Veeraragavan receiving the Monash Scholarship participated in events like MUFY Sunway is possibly one of the largest university foundation Sharity and MUFY Games Treasure programmes in the country. Truly international in its scope of Hunt, Shibani and her friends helped curriculum and recognition, MUFY’s enrolment has students coming organise activities and raised funds from over 40 countries including Germany, Egypt, Philippines, USA, for a good cause. They learnt that a Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Indonesia. little effort could go a long way when Taking the opportunity to congratulate the graduating students, helping those in need and MUFY had Lee Thye Cheong, Director of MUFY was convinced the graduating plenty of extra-curricular activities to students will continue to keep the MUFY banner flying high and help keep them engaged. to create a better place for the lives they will touch. Having worked hard to achieve Acknowledging the hard work and dedication of his academic her goal to be top student in MUFY, colleagues, Lee personally thanked the lecturers for believing in the Shibani from the MUFY July 2013 students and steering them towards contributing positively to the intake is immensely happy to have community. With the trust and confidence of the parents in MUFY, had the chance to make her parents the graduates are now ready to face life in university. and her teachers proud. With the amazing experience of having been Immortalising the year of 2014, Mohamad Rafique thanked the a top student, Shibani intends to lecturers for being the real heroes of tonight’s graduation as the beloved lecturers was the push they needed to fly. pursue her masters in Australia. In her own words,”Studying at Sunway Encouraging the MUFY graduates, Dr Elizabeth Lee asked all that was a unique experience, one that evening to go ahead and take that next step as your whole life is I enjoyed. I wanted to join Monash ahead of you. Be adventurous! Valedictorian Mohamad Rafique University, and Sunway College was the only provider of MUFY here in Malaysia.” A hobbyist who loves art and crafts, reading and playing music, with an interest in yoga, Shibani has been studying classical Indian dance (bharatnatyam) for the past 7 years. Introduced to Carnatic music by her grandmother, Shibani has been a student of this for the past 4 years. She is also learning to play classical Indian instruments, the veena and the tabla.

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LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

500 students from four intakes of the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) programme participated in the annual MUFY games. Bringing all students together for captain ball, basketball, futsal, table tennis, badminton, telematch and bowling, the day was an ice-breaker for The winners of the Sunway Maths & Logic National Challenge newbies to MUFY. Organised by lecturers and student WIZARDS IN MATH AND LOGIC volunteers, the day was a time to th build relationships, build teams and At the 8 Sunway A-Level Maths & Logic National Challenge, the winning duo of Ng Tze Donn and Teh Zee Hoe learn to communicate outside the from SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya worked their way through two rounds of competition to emerge as champions four walls of a lecture hall. Nathalie and the right to be called wizards in math and logic. They walked away with a full scholarship each to pursue the Tay Xin-Li, Secretary of the MUFY A-Level Programme at Sunway College, a trophy and a cash prize of RM800 for their school. Student Council sums up the one day About 416 students from 90 schools in various states in Peninsular Malaysia took part in this competition. The as FUN! competition by Sunway College served as a platform to promote excellence in mathematics amongst secondary school students.

“Mathematics is integral to attempts at understanding the world and ourselves. An effective way to build mental discipline and encourage logical reasoning and clear thinking. Mathematics plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as science, social studies, even music and art”, said Dr Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group. The first runner-up winners, Goh Wei Tiand Ong Sui Chang won themselves a bursary of RM16,000 each to pursue the A-Level Programme at Sunway College and RM600 for their school. The second runner-up winners, Tan Song Khai and Hooi Cheng Leong, won RM12,000 bursary each to pursue the A-Level programme at Sunway College and a cash prize of RM500 for their school. Both teams came from Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur.

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UNPREDICTABLE YET THE BEST MOVING ONWARD!

In the presence of parents, loved ones and lecturers, Graduating in December 2014, 21-year 143 students graduated from the 13th Foundation in old Alyssa Wong is studying Occupational Arts (FIA) programme recently. Many awards were Therapy (OT) at the University of given out this day for academic excellence and Queensland. Here is what she has to say achievements in fields outside of studies. about occupational therapy as a career choice…. A Special Award of Recognition was given to Yim Soon Keat, Avery Choke, Muhd Hazim bin Dahuli and Occupational Therapy, a mixture of science Ria Heryani binti Mumfahir who emerged champions and art, is one of the ‘Allied Healths’- Recipients of the Vice-Chancellor Subject Award with Professor Pua Eng in the History Channel Asia, Astro and Petrosains Big Physiotherapy, Audiology, and Speech Chong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University and Ruma Lopes, History Inter Campus Quiz Challenge. Pathology. Programme Director of FIA Valedictorian Chloe Tee Tze Ling said FIA was one of the best choices she made. She is grateful for the caring Occupation is an activity that occupies lecturers who helped her fellow graduates and her build a solid foundation for future undertakings. FIA is a your time. As human beings, we fill every programme that equally prioritises academic and extra-curricular development. waking moment with action and activity - cooking, cleaning, bathing, eating, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) scholarship recipients, Muhd Hazim bin Dahuli and Ria Heryani binti Mumfahir, drinking, socialising, showering, internet came a long way to this celebratory moment. Both the 23 year old graduates were sent to Russia for a medical surfing, paying taxes, and so on. These degree but returned to complete the FIA. Both received further surprises at the graduation for outstanding activities define us, so imagine the grief that performance throughout the FIA course. With an average score of more than 90 percent, Hazim received a full someone would feel if they lost the ability to scholarship to pursue his desired Psychology degree at Sunway University. do these things independently. As a result Ria along with 9 other fellow graduates achieved high distinction with an average score above 80 percent. They of age, disability, developmental disorders, received partial scholarships valued up to either 50 or 75 percent tuition bursary of selected undergraduate mental illness or poverty, an occupational programmes at Sunway University. The other nine were Avery Choke Kar Sing, Cheryl Chin Huey Wynn, Chew Li Yin, therapist helps these people overcome Choo Han Lin, Han Guan Ting, Jeremy See To RongYao, Lim Kok Chin, Lim Meng Yee, Lin Wai Yang, Michelle Chin obstacles that prevent them from living a Shu Fern, Michelle Toh Chia Ling, and Tan Pin-Xiu. purpose filled and meaningful life. Here are three ways an OT can do this: For consistent academic performance in particular subjects, the Vice-Chancellor Subject was given to Lin Wai Yang for Accounting and Finance, and Mathematics; Avery Choke Kar Sing for Communication and Information Changing the nature of an activity Technology; Kimberley Koh Swee Peng for Economics and Management; Ria for English; and Hazim for Enrichment Changing the environment in which Subjects. the activity is conducted Demonstrating exemplary academic improvement since semester one and great leadership skills throughout the Improving a person’s individual skills FIA programme, Lin Wai Yang was awarded with a Certificate of Achievement. The aspiring actuary believed hard and addressing the disability that work and guidance from FIA lecturers helped prepare him for this achievement and hopefully for brighter future. prevents them from achieving their goals “If there’s a word I’d use to sum up my life, it would be ‘unpredictable’,” said valedictorian Chloe who along with Looi Pei Min and Ching Su Min were awarded with Certificates of Appreciation for making noteworthy contributions towards students and the college on the student committee. An OT can advocate for their clients by going to different charities, organisations and trying to illicit financial and social assistance. OT offers me variety and it is real life hands-on application. Each day is unique – the elderly, the young, parents and all kinds of people come with a variety of problems with differing personalities, and different therapy goals. Constantly learning, being exposed to new and exciting things, an OT can offer a variety of treatments. This includes visiting people in their homes and assessing the level of safety, a home can be modified to help people live and function independently, talking to real people about issues that mean a lot to them, rather than sitting behind a desk all day. OTs can prescribe equipments for use such as wheelchairs, walking sticks and even bathroom railings to those in need. It is inspiring to think the purpose of my life is to help others find meaning in theirs. Although a rapidly growing field, OT is still relatively unknown. It may not offer the prestige orhigh pay that most pre-university students look for in potential careers though I have been informed that one is guaranteed to find work, especially if one is not too picky about which area or country one lives in. How did AUSMAT help me to prep for my future? It facilitated a healthy social environment where I learned to build relationships with students and teachers. Developing conversational skills was an important part in my journey to becoming an OT. The importance of time management and good organisational skills helped me meet assignment deadlines!

Recipients of the Special Award of Recognition; Ria Heryani, Yim Soon Keat, Muhd Hazim and Avery Choke 14 15 SOCIAL REPORT SOCIAL REPORT

PHILANTHROPY BAZAAR FOR NEEDY STUDENTS 40 SCHOLARS, 4 UNIVERSITIES, RM1 MILLION AWARDED

Raising a total of RM7,500 at a fun filled bazaar at the Energy Hub, the students from Victoria University Business A celebration of the10-year partnership between Sunway TES and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Club (VUBC) put together a variety of food and drinks on sale for three days. From kebabs to fresh fruit juices to England and Wales (ICAEW) saw Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), NBrew nitrogen ice-cream to henna temporary tattoo and manicure services, the collection made was handed Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) being allocated 10 scholarships valued at a total of over to Carolyn Chong, Associate Director, Student Mobility & Partnerships of Victoria University, Melbourne. RM1,199,200. The funds are to be given to underprivileged students at Victoria University, Melbourne. “The most unforgettable Open to students at these four universities with eight-paper Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) from ICAEW, a student memory was when all of us stayed up late to decorate the venue. VUBC members have placed their greatest qualifies for the Sunway TES-ICAEW Excellence Scholarship with a minimum of 3.5 CGPA upon graduation and is efforts into this event,” said Ong Lee Yan, President of VUBC. “The ones in charge for the event were Kang Phaik recommended by the respective Dean of Accounting or Business School. Wa, Vincent Fong Win Sheng and Yap Nee Na, who really coordinated the team well“, she added. Each scholarship is worth RM29,980 for a three year study. Sunway TES will waive the tuition fees of RM11,600 The VUBC at Sunway College is one of many clubs and societies on campus. In its aim to provide a holistic while ICAEW will waive the charges for CPL and student registration fees worth RM4,060. The Authorised Training education to all, avenues are provided for students at Sunway College to tap into their potential via leadership Employers (ATEs) will sponsor up to RM14,320 per student. opportunities, creative thinking projects and active involvement in extra-curricular activities. Michael Izza, ICAEW Chief Executive, said “ICAEW is delighted to support hardworking Malaysian students in their “VUBC has enabled me to explore various interests and help unleash my potential. As current president, I am now journey to qualify as ICAEW Chartered Accountants. Encouraging bright young people to join the accountancy trying to help other VUBC members to unleash their potential. This is my mission, be a leader to create leaders”, profession will be key to ensuring Malaysia’s continued economic success, and so this is not just an investment in said Ong. them, but in the future. It also represents a new stage in ICAEW’s long collaboration with Sunway-TES to support and strengthen the accountancy and finance profession in the country.” Lee Weng Keng, CEO, Education and Healthcare Division of the hopes that with the scholarships, more accounting talents will be motivated to acquire the ICAEW qualifications. Sunway TES is the first education provider in Asia Pacific to be selected to run the ICAEW ACA programme. The only institution in the world to offer an accelerated pathway to the prestigious ICAEW’s Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business (CFAB). To-date, Sunway TES, awarded the Centre for Accountancy Excellence by the Government via the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU), has nurtured an accumulative total of 9 world prize winners including two from the CFAB pathway.

VUBC students and Greeja Hemalata De Silva, Head of Australian University Programme, Sunway College handing over the cheque to Carolyn Chong Ong Lee Yan

From left: Mark Billington, Regional Director for South East Asia, ICAEW; Dato Jasani, Former Chairman, ICAEW Malaysia City Group; Teo Ee Sing, Executive Director of Sunway TES and Sunway College; Dr Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director, Sunway Education Group; Michael Izza, Chief Executive Officer, ICAEW; YBhg Datuk Mary Yap, Deputy Education Minister 1, Ministry of Education, Malaysia and Lee Weng Keng, Chief Executive Organisers of the Philanthropy Bazaar Officer, Education and Healthcare Division, Sunway Group

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SUNWAY STUDENT AMBASSADORS LEARN TO WORK AS A TEAM

“The teambuilding was so much fun and I want to do it again! The games taught me a lot about teamwork especially through the beach activities”, says Ong Jo Lyn of the Sunway College A-Level programme. Jo Lyn was one of 52 Sunway Student Ambassadors from various pre-university programmes at Sunway College selected for a day out at . The special outing where the students were engaged in teambuilding exercises and games was held in appreciation of their outstanding achievement through active involvement as volunteers in events by the Sunway Marketing Department and as Sunway’s brand ambassadors. The day started off with an ice-breaking session after which the students were divided into 5 teams. The teams were then assigned different tasks and exercises to complete and earn points.

The team with the highest points – Team Two, was champion. Through the assigned tasks and games such as Tube Filling, Bomb Removal, Zen Master and a Treasure Hunt, the Sunway Student Ambassadors learned to work together as a team. The aim of the fun day out was to further enhance the students learning experience by encouraging them to exercise and learn the importance of time management, team work and leadership skills. Students had the opportunity to make new friends and for the shy ones, part of the day’s activities was an initiative to draw them out from their shells. “It was an exciting day with lots of fun and interesting activities. I would love to go through it again!” says Iskandar Azani of the Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP) at Sunway College.

A MOMENT OF SILENCE

Students and employees of the Sunway Education Group gathered on Friday, 22 August for a moment of silence to honour the victims of the downed flight MH17. The National Day of Mourning was observed on campus with a candlelight vigil, organised by Jennifer Rathabai, President of the Sunway Academic Staff Association (SASA).

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