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Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences T: 603-5514 6000 03 Doing Small Things with Great Love E: [email protected] med.monash.edu.my MOVERS & SHAKERS 2 Top in Malaysia and 23 Top in the World Awards for June 2016 Exams Sunway International School 04 T: 603-7491 8070 07 Gaining Insights Through Entrepreneurship and Career Bootcamp E: [email protected] sis.sunway.edu.my 12 AUSMAT Superheroes Tribute & I-Care Day Stimulating Intellectual Discussion at the Economic and Leadership Forum Bahru 14 T: 607-359 6880 E: [email protected] Chow Jun Kit, Sharifah Azlinah, Yap Yee Ting, Yap Wye Keat and Muhammad Ali 17 Mobile App Idea for Loyalty Card Wins the Nurture Business Challenge Imran Ya´akub at their pre-loved books booth sunway.edu.my/jb Students and lecturers preparing food 18 Harvard Prize Book Award Winners Share Their Stories 19 A Good Night for the Graduating Class of Sunway College For six hours on a Thursday afternoon in September, the T: 605-545 4398 Energy Hub was home to all things Australian at the MUFY Foundation Year E: [email protected] sunway.edu.my/ipoh (Monash University Foundation Year) Sharity Carnival. A 10 Celebrating Australia Week yearly event that focuses on creating awareness for the FACE TO FACE Sunway College less fortunate, the MUFY Sharity Carnival has always been T: 6082-451 221 / 573 251 / 573 252 an opportunity for students and lecturers to get together to 05 Pursuing a Comfortable Life E: [email protected] give life to doing small things with great love. 06 Travelling to Harvard swck.edu.my Sunway-TES Selling booklets of coupons at RM10 each, these coupons 08 Making the Most Out of the A-Level Centre for Accountancy Excellence gave the Sunway College community access to a wide 09 Life and Time at AUSMAT T: 603-7491 8622 range of food, activities and experiences at the Sharity 13 Visiting His Second Home E: [email protected] sunway.edu.my/college/sunwaytes Carnival, the opening act for the first ever Australia Week 15 A Game Changer held on campus. Sunway International Business 16 Inspiring the Young Through the Power of Football & Management T: 603-7493 7023 The Sharity Carnival had the ‘didgeridoo’, an indigenous wind instrument; pies from ‘Pie Face’, pavlova and other Wong Zhi Wei, Aiman Iskandar, Tey Jeremy and E: [email protected] Loo Meng Yoon selling chocolate brownies sibm.com.my types of of Australian pastries.

UP2 or UPP or Uniquely Purposeful Programmes is a quarterly publication that represents a Shanghai Sunway Financial Training Co. Ltd. progressive Sunway College. Owned and governed by the Foundation, this T: 603-7491 8622 All-time favourites like nasi lemak, pizza and ice-cream were also available alongside the variety of fun-filled games leading private institution of higher learning is forging ahead towards the next level E: [email protected] with an Aussie twist, a variety of fashion accessories, curious collectibles plus a whole load of fun for those who came in of excellence. sunway.edu.my/college/ssft support of a good cause. Advisor : Dr Elizabeth Lee UP2 is published by Sunway College Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts Editorial & : Jerrine Koay With pulsating music playing in the background and people calling out attention to their ‘wares’ at the Sharity Carnival, Should you have any comments, T: 603-5632 1188 Photography Team Katherine Kee this year’s event pooled together a team of over a hundred students led by the MUFY student council to make those six Tan May Ling kindly contact: E: [email protected] hours count as some of the most memorable in the MUFY calendar of events. Concept & Design : Writers Ink The Public Relations Department lecordonbleu.com.my Printer : Gloverin Sunway Education Group Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia Having spent many hours turning their classrooms into a sinister maze of horror filled with the walking dead, vampires and 19-05, The Pinnacle, Block B, 19th T: 603-7491 8622 T: 603-7491 8622 Floor, Jalan Lagoon Timur, 47500 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] a whole range of ghoulish creatures, the ‘Class of Horror’ may have sent chills down the spines of the visitors but scared Bandar Sunway, Selangor www.sunway.edu.my/college jci.edu.my up a whole lot of business for the students. Greeted by long queues outside the entrance to their ‘Class of Horror’, the students had a delightful time being scared out of their wits.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed For the volunteers at the MUFY Sharity Carnival, this yearly event has enabled the students and lecturers to successfully or implied in UP2 are those of the authors or contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of combine their efforts as a team to doing their bit as caring members of society. That afternoon, a total of RM14,000 was the Sunway Education Group. collected in the name of charity and sharing. 03 MOVERS & SHAKERS FACE TO FACE

2 TOP IN MALAYSIA AND 23 TOP IN THE PURSUING A COMFORTABLE LIFE WORLD AWARDS FOR JUNE 2016 EXAMS

Guitar playing, K-pop fan, recent book reader and FIA student ambassador, Chong Yen Ling from Sitiawan found herself very busy during her time in the Foundation In Arts (FIA). Loving the 50 percent coursework, 50 percent examinations ratio of the FIA, she found that learning to manage her time well in FIA translated into meeting deadlines for assignments and doing well in the examinations. Tan Kin Aun with his mother Although the assignments often took hours or days of hard work, Yen Ling enjoyed the time as it helped her build stronger bonds with her friends and enabled her to organise a community visit to an orphanage as part of her assignment. Citing the community visit as one of her best memories in FIA, Yen Ling remembers organising a barbecue party and celebrating the birthdays of the children The Sunway College A-Level award recipients with their lecturers and Dr Ben Schmidt, during the visit. Regional Director Southeast Asia and Pacific, Cambridge International Examinations Yoogen Valoo @ Velu and his parents Advising future FIA students to manage their For achieving exceptional results in the June 2016 Cambridge International time and deal well with people, Yen Ling Examinations, Sunway College students, proud parents and A-Level lecturers recommends the programme as the FIA including Ruth Cheah, Director of the A-Level programme at Sunway College were helped her to realise learning is not just on hand to witness Sunway College take away a total of 25 awards at the recent memory work but involves learning from Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Ceremony. experience, learning to be patient in dealing with others, learning to A KPM (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia) scholar hoping to further his studies manage her time well and helping in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge or pursue Actuarial Studies at her to grow as a person. the National University of , Tan Kin Aun adores Mathematics. Formerly of Chung Ling Butterworth High School, Kin Aun took home the Cambridge Having chosen to study FIA International AS Level Top in the World awards for Mathematics and Physics. in Sunway College at the Happy and very proud of his achievements, his mother Teh Poo Lian came from recommendations of her friend Butterworth just to attend the ceremony. and her parents, Yen Ling is Kin Aun’s passion for Mathematics had him winning the Gold Medal and the looking forward to improving Grand Prix awards in this year’s Kangaroo Math Competition (KMC). He also won herself by choosing to pursue the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) bronze medal twice, two years her interest in Accounting and running. Kin Aun brought home the two bronze medals from the Hong Kong IMO Finance after completing in 2016 and from the Chiang Mai IMO in 2015, having received an honourable her FIA with an aggregate mention for the South Africa IMO in 2014. Ghaneassha Nadarajan with his mother of 91.1%. Intending to join the Student Council when Sharing similar ambitions to Kin Aun is Ang Yi Fang, who is also from Chung Ling Butterworth High School. Yi Fang received the she goes back to pursue Cambridge International AS Level Top in Malaysia award for Economics. Intending to do some online courses and maybe her further studies, Yen gain some hands-on learning experience in finance or investment, Yi Fang has received offers from University of Manchester; Ling is prepared for more- City, University of London and the University of Southampton whilst waiting for her A-Level results in January 2017. learning, challenges and Coming all the way from to attend this prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Ceremony new things to try. were the parents of Yoogen Valoo @ Velu. Valoo @ Velu Raman and Kamala Doraisamy came to witness their son Happy that her hard work in FIA has getting the Cambridge AS Level Top in the World for Mathematics award. contributed towards reducing the financial In the presence of his mother, Santha Kumari Vasudevan at the ceremony, Ghaneassha Nadarajan received a burden of her studies through a scholarship Cambridge AS Level Top in Malaysia for Thinking Skills and a Cambridge AS Level Top in the World for Mathematics. and various awards, Yen Ling is working Hoping to get into University of Cambridge to further his studies in Chemical Engineering, Ghaneassha is happy and towards her goal to provide her parents grateful his hard work paid off. and herself with a more comfortable life.

Another shocked but happy A-Level student was Yeap Shuang Shuang who is currently pursuing a UK Degree Transfer Programme in law focusing on Human Rights and Criminal Law. She took home the Top in the World Cambridge International A Level award for Law. 04 05 FACE TO FACE MOVERS & SHAKERS

TRAVELLING TO HARVARD GAINING INSIGHTS THROUGH Believing a person’s knowledge horizon should be a continuous pursuit, Phoebe Than, a Financial Courses lecturer at ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CAREER BOOT CAMP Sunway TES CAE and a Victoria University MBA alumna had the opportunity to travel to the Harvard Kennedy School and Graduate School of Education recently. Having completed her Masters in Business Administration from Victoria University in 2012, Phoebe’s dreams to pursue teaching has removed her fear of being a poor teacher but it is her desire for life that has made her more determined to discover new things. Hence, Phoebe chose to apply for the travel grant to Harvard.

Having been provided the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation travel grant to work on her research for a PhD in Development Studies from the , Phoebe’s first view of Cambridge, Massachusetts was the Harvard Yard filled with snow and bare trees. Getting to experience the Boston Marathon in person during her first week proved her time in Cambridge meant more to her than just a research project.

During her twenty-one days in Harvard University, Phoebe had one- to-one sessions with economists and educators of world renown. In addressing reforms for in Malaysia in the area of talent development, she talked to Professor Dwight Perkins, Professor George Borjas, Professor Richard Freeman, Professor Derek Bok and Professor Sheila Jasanoff. Having a session with her all-time favourite economist Professor Gregory Mankiw, a professor at Harvard Department of Economics and New York Times columnist proved to Participants of the Entrepreneurship and Career Boot Camp be the highlight of her one-to-one sessions. In welcoming students to the bootcamp, Head of Victoria Her session with Professor Dwight Perkins had him concur that critical University MBA programme, Dr Hendry Ng congratulated the mass of talents regardless of own nationals or imported talents students for making an effort to dress up professionally on are needed to move Malaysia forward whereas IZA Prize Winners a Sunday. Encouraging the Victoria University (VU) students labour economist Professor George Borjas confirmed wage is an to be persistent and take risks to pursue their dreams, the important factor in attracting skilled workers as talent movement Entrepreneurship and Career Boot Camp had a total of 80 is an unstoppable trend with the global economy becoming students, 12 employers and 3 distinguished speakers gathering more connected. Professor Richard Freeman spoke to Phoebe of together to share insights into start-ups and entrepreneurship. the importance of the state government and union in promoting productivity growth, and the need to better job prospects in order The brainchild of A. Alagarani, the Lead Facilitator of the Applied to lessen the loss of talents and investments from the country. Business Challenge module and Harvard Choo, Founder of Dr Hendry Ng with Harvard Choo, Dato’ James Foo, Educationist Professor Derek Bok opined education is necessary Annie Wong and Adnan Lee People Reengineering Consultancy, the boot camp is a value- to build an educated city and scientist, Professor Sheila Jasanoff added learning experience for the VU Bachelor of Business opined the level of playing field between countries and productive students who are currently enrolled in the Applied Business Challenge module of the Professional Development (PD) series. Phoebe Than capacity are never the same including education, therefore future expectation always poses a question. The VU boot camp also provided an opportunity for VU students Amongst Phoebe’s favourite memories of her time in Harvard are to secure gainful employment upon graduation. The boot of sipping hot chocolate at the Kennedy School, the red lazy chair camp kicked off with the Management Assessment Game, at Lamont Library, the Cafeteria at Harvard Kennedy School and facilitated by Harvard Choo. This platform was used to challenge Sanders Theatre. Phoebe misses the burgers and bagels in Harvard the students’ soft skills and to inculcate team spirit. This highly but even in Cambridge, Malaysia was ever present. She joined interactive session involved the students in a number of problem a nasi lemak party feast with some great fellow from solving activities in groups and was an opportunity for the 12 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and employers to observe and assess the skills of the VU students. Massachusetts . The VU students gained first-hand experience of working Fascinated by the connected ecosystem of Cambridge, Phoebe together during the workshop and by the time the Innovation Participants involved in a group activity had the opportunity to experience how the township successfully and Entrepreneurship Dialogue chaired by Dr Benedict connected residents, students, policy makers, employees and Valentine Arulanandam, Senior Lecturer of VU at Sunway got underway, they were very eager to learn about the employers. A chat with Suzanne Shende, the Director of Edward challenges of entrepreneurship from the three invited entrepreneurs. S. Mason Program had her learning more about the Mid-Career The three entrepreneurs comprised of Adnan Lee, Founder and Managing Director of MBG Fruitshop, Dato’ James Foo, Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) and attending the ASEAN Managing Director of Snappers Publishing company, and Annie Wong, Founder of Ingenious company had an in-depth 2015 In-Review of the AEC formation run by Ash Center students conversation with students during the Dialogue. They shared the challenges they met on their journey and provided from Malaysia, Singapore, China and . insights into how they built their businesses.

The twenty-one days in Harvard proved to be an adventurous When the boot camp drew to a close, forty VU students were selected for internship and further employment interviews and inspiring chapter as Phoebe intends to share her learnings to with the 12 employers who came for the VU Bootcamp. Phoebe with Professor Gregory Mankiw motivate others to continue their pursuit to learn. 06 07 FACE TO FACE FACE TO FACE

MAKING THE MOST OUT OF THE A-LEVEL LIFE AND TIME AT AUSMAT

Very much looking forward to pursuing his passion for Keen on sports and a versatile musician who plays piano, guitar and alto saxophone, 18-year old Jay Teoh from Ipoh Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, 20-year hopes to continue his studies in Australia. To get started on his goal, Jay chose to do the Australian Matriculation old Lin Zi Khang found the A-Level programme to be (AUSMAT) programme at Sunway College. challenging but enjoyed his time there immensely. As he continues to juggle his time between planning presentations, assignments and the five subjects he is taking for An alumnus of the Sunway College A-Level programme, the Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE), Jay believes he has become a better version of himself through Zi Khang from Chung Ling High School in was his time at AUSMAT. In opting to do AUSMAT, Jay has learnt to speak in front of his classmates, accept the ideas and a Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship recipient and opinions of others plus learnt the importance of being open to criticism in order to improve himself. student ambassador. Academically, he achieved Best Across 3 A Levels Subject (First Place in Malaysia); Top With the help of his wonderful, in The World in Thinking Skills and chose to compete in knowledgeable lecturers and the the EUCLID contest and in the International Chemistry support of his AUSMAT friends, Jay has Olympiad 2015 in Tbilisi, Georgia. experienced competitive football, dodgeball and participated in I-Care Although Further Mathematics is his all-time favourite Day, AUSMAT Teachers Appreciation subject, Zi Khang still chose to compete in the Day, AUSMAT Talent time and the International Chemistry Olympiad. For him, winning a Ausmazing Race. medal at an Olympiad competition means achieving the pinnacle of academic success. Zi Khang prepped By learning to deal with different himself by reading up on Chemistry, referencing past people and adapting to a variety year Olympiad questions online and putting in lots of of environments, Jay is working on practice answering those questions. enlarging his circle of friends in AUSMAT. The International Chemistry Olympiad had Zi Asides from his working towards his goal Khang and three others from Malaysia heading to to study in Australia, Jay has been in Tbilisi, Georgia to compete internationally with the love with the alto saxophone since the world’s top Chemistry students. With air ticket and age of ten. participation fees fully sponsored by University of Malaya, Zi Khang and the other three Malaysians The youngest in a family of four siblings, spent a total of ten days in Georgia. During his time Jay took three years to master the in Tbilisi, two days were spent fully immersed in serious saxophone due to the complexities of competition and the rest of the days were spent in the learning how to blow correctly, breathe company of other international students, exploring the properly, learning the notes and the fingering on the saxophone. In spite Georgian architecture and local culture. Exploring Tbilisi - Zi Khang at Rabati Castle of all these challenges, Jay finds the saxophone to be a comfort and a Zi Khang visited the city of Mtskheta, the Jvari monastery on top of the hill great way to express his feelings. Citing and loved the design of Tbilisi. For him, the Kura river running through Tbilisi saxophonists Kenny G and Min Heo as made the city feel like a natural extension of the river, with buildings dotting his musical inspirations, Jay is partial both sides of the river bank and joined by a DNA resembling bridge that towards jazz and used to play in the connected the two parts of the city. Very grateful for having participated Sam Tet Brass Band during his school in the International Chemistry Olympiad, Zi Khang came home to Malaysia days in Ipoh. Although he plays the with a bronze medal and gained the opportunity to forge long lasting saxophone less frequently these days, friendships with his fellow competitors. Jay counts his recent performance of As a Bank Negara scholarship recipient, Zi Khang’s dreams of studying the national anthems of Malaysia and overseas became a reality in October 2016. He headed off to Cambridge Australia at the inaugural Australia with plans to do in-depth studies into the areas of Mathematics he enjoys. Week in September as a highlight of his Zi Khang is very much looking forward to meeting brilliant Mathematicians life and time in AUSMAT. from around the world and sharpening his Mathematical thinking during his three years at the University of Cambridge. After completing his studies, he will For future students looking to find initiate his career at Bank Negara. themselves after school, Jay highly recommends AUSMAT as life’s problems The people Zi Khang has met and the fun he has had during his A-Level has and study challenges in AUSMAT can enabled him to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. To him, hanging out with help students learn to achieve their friends, dining and playing badminton with his favourite A-Level lecturers (Ms long-term goals and aims. Amy Khoo and Mr Lee Lip Seong) and making the most out of his time at

Sunway College count as some of his most memorable moments. At the Oustanding Cambridge Learner Awards ceremony 08 09 FOCUS FOCUS

With a student population of 3,300 in various Australian programmes in Sunway College such as Monash University CELEBRATING AUSTRALIA WEEK Foundation Year (MUFY), Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), the bachelor and postgraduate degree programmes of Victoria University (VU), Australia Week proved to be a perfect opportunity for the students to bond together and celebrate Australian culture. The line-up of events for Australia Week included the MUFY Sharity Carnival, Australian Slang Competition, Ausmazing Race and Australian football tournaments.

Australian exchange students from the Monash University Malaysia campus were busy coaching and playing Australian football with Sunway students from the MUFY, AUSMAT and VU programmes. Passion and enthusiasm for the sport of Australian football proved to be a unifying force that transcends culture and race, according to Dr Lee Weng Keng.

During the ceremony, Emeritus Professor Patrick Garnett was pleased to share with the guests that the outstanding achievements of Sunway students for the past 30 years in the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) examinations are a testament to the quality of students and teaching staff.

Honoured that Sunway had chosen to celebrate Australia Week for the very first time, His Excellency Rod Smith and guests of honour were treated to a special saxophone performance by Jay Teoh from the Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) programme. Jay performed “”, the national anthem of Malaysia and “Advance Australia Fair”, the national anthem of Australia.

On his walkabout on campus after the ceremony, His Excellency Rod Smith visited the MUFY Sharity Carnival, at the campus Energy Hub. Happily manning booths offering food, games and pre-loved books, the students were busy raising funds for selected local charities as part of their annual fundraising event.

His Excellency Rod Smith and guests receiving a warm welcome

The inaugural Australia Week on the Sunway campus had an auspicious start one day after Merdeka Day. Initiated on 1 September, the very strong connection between Australia and Malaysia had His Excellency Rod Smith, Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia present to celebrate this day along with Puan Sri Datin Seri (Dr) Susan Cheah, EXCO Member of the ; Dr Lee Weng Keng, Chief Executive Officer of Education Emeritus Professor Patrick Garnett and Dr Pam Garnett at the and Healthcare Division, Sunway His Excellency Rod Smith on the walkabout MUFY Sharity Carnival Group; Emeritus Professor Patrick Garnett, Chairman of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) Board, Western Australia; Dr Pam Garnett; Teo Ee Sing, Executive Director of Sunway College; Dr Khatijah Khalid, Chief Executive of Sunway College; Cheng Mien Wee, Director of Pre-U Studies; Professor Jarlath Ronayne, the Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Professor, ; Lee Thye Cheong, Director of Monash University Foundation Year; Vanitha Satchithanadan, Director of Australian Matriculation Programme; Dr Hendry Ng, Director of Victoria University Postgraduate programme and Greeja Hemalata De Silva, Director of Victoria University Undergraduate programme. Dr Lee Weng Keng; His Excellency Rod Smith; Puan Sri (Dr) Susan Cheah; Emeritus Professor Patrick Garnett; Greeja Hemalata De Silva and Dr Hendry Ng launch Australia Week Emeritus Professor Patrick Garnett and Dr Pam Garnett with AUSMAT lecturers 10 11 MOVERS & SHAKERS FACE TO FACE

AUSMAT SUPERHEROES TRIBUTE & I-CARE DAY VISITING HIS SECOND HOME

Choosing to pursue a Masters in Management at the University of Umea in Sweden after completing his Bachelor of Business in Victoria University (VU) at Sunway College in 2007 proved to be a life changing experience for 33-year old Khurram Klevedal originally from Lahore, Pakistan. Now a Swedish citizen, working in IKEA and married to a doctor, it has taken Khurram nine years after graduating from VU to make it back to Sunway College, Malaysia.

Bringing his wife, Dr Charlotta, his mother-in-law and his sister-in-law to his alma mater for a visit recently, Khurram has very fond memories of his time in VU. Using the opportunity to meet up with Irene Teoh, the Deputy Head of the Australian University Programme (AUP) and Dr Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director of the Sunway Education Group and Sunway University, Khurram took a tour around the campus with his family. The Library, the football field, the Graduate Centre and the Lecture Theatre 7 bench where Khurram took a nap were some of the spots they visited.

Khurram believes his time spent on assignment writing, group working, referencing, searching for articles, book readings and presentation skills in VU helped him to adapt to all sorts of challenges when he made the move to further his education in Sweden. Currently living in Sundsvall with his wife, Khurram has been working in the IKEA food department as a team leader for the past two years managing daily shifts, ensuring high cleaning standards, reviewing restaurant practices plus implementing employee development and evaluation programmes. Keeping his team members motivated at work has Khurram busy reminding his team members of their strengths at work. To be a good leader, Khurram believes in building a team where every member is willing to give an extra inch to help other fellow employees.

The AUSMAT academic team Khurram’s style of management in Sweden is very much a reflection of his busy days when at VU. Voted Mr VU by his peers in 2005, Khurram recollects taking part in planning activities and functions for new students that included dances, An annual event celebrating teachers’ contributions in AUSMAT dinners, fashion shows, cafeteria activities, outdoor sports tournaments, private and university group tours into Kuala (Australian Matriculation Programme), the AUSMAT Teachers’ Day Lumpur. Khurram vividly recalls the time he helped the team at Monash University Malaysia put together their Cultural celebration had Bryan Tan, the President of the AUSMAT Student Night in 2007 to provide an entertaining show. Council sharing that “The AUSMAT teachers are our mothers at school, caring for us like we are their children.” Thankful for the experiences he gained throughout his time in VU, Khurram went back to Sweden with a special AUP blazer, the 20th Anniversary VU logo T-shirt and crystal paper weight, a copy of the “VU Voices” and “Sunway-VU 20 For their commitment and dedication to the students, Vanitha Years”, including a promise to come visit his second home again. Satchithanadan, Director of AUSMAT thanked the teachers before presenting each with a Certificate of Appreciation and a gift. The Rachel Priya receiving the cheque from Vanitha student mentors who helped their fellow AUSMATians with their Satchithanadan (far left), with Cheng Mien Wee, homework and course work were also acknowledged for the Director of Pre-U Studies, Sunway College sacrifices they made.

Rachel Priya, representative of Teach for Malaysia was presented with a mock cheque of RM16,000 by Vanitha. Working towards ending education inequality in Malaysia, Teach for Malaysia is involved with other educators, community, public and private sectors to impact lives in the classroom and beyond in high-need schools across the country.

The funds given to Teach for Malaysia were raised by students and teachers of AUSMAT during their annual I-Care Day. During the

Students’ dance performance one-day event, students had the opportunity to execute various theoretical business models and marketing techniques at the Energy Hub in a carnival-like atmosphere through activities like food and beverage stalls, games and the thrills of walking through a haunted house.

Aimed at providing AUSMAT students with a well-rounded education, the annual AUSMAT I-Care Day raises social awareness amongst the students, and encourages them to make a difference by giving back to the community and society. With over 240 Fellows who teach in public schools across Malaysia impacting approximately 36,000 lives, lecturer Jason Soh thanked all involved for making I-Care Day a success and encouraged the students to find out more about Teach for Malaysia.

During this year’s Superheroes tribute to the teachers, the talent time competition included a special performance by Jason. An occasional wedding singer who also performs in church, Jason wowed the audience with his vocal skills and showmanship. The other performers for the talent time included dance squad Happy Polla, dance duo Denys and Laurice, magician Bryan Tan, the Acoustic Project trio on vocals, keyboard and guitar. The soloists for the talent time included vocalist Deevya and saxophonist Jay Teoh. Jay took home the first prize, winning RM400 cash. Denys and Laurice took home the second prize of RM200 and the Acoustic Project, the third prize of RM100. Khurram and his wife 12 13 MOVERS & SHAKERS FACE TO FACE

STIMULATING INTELLECTUAL DISCUSSION AT A GAME CHANGER THE ECONOMIC AND LEADERSHIP FORUM A game changer for 19-year old Lim Tze Sean from SMK , the Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP) has helped him become a well-rounded individual who believes strongly in community service. Having chosen to do the programme based on the advice of a Sunway counsellor at his school’s education fair, Tze Sean finds the 70% Coursework to 30% Final Exams a good assessment method for his studies.

A Jeffrey Cheah Entrance scholar in entering CIMP, Tze Sean found the student orientated activities to be the best bits of being in the programme. A highlight for him was the Pie-Your- Teacher Day, a Talent Night fundraiser which had CIMP students voting the teacher who they wanted to get pied in the face. Professor Danny Quah, Tan Sri Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Ho Kay Tat, Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai, Datuk Yvonne Chia, and Datuk Lee Hau Hian at the panel session Active on the CIMP Student Council, Tze Sean The two-day Economic and Leadership Forum at Sunway was Vice-President of the CIMP Choir, playing the organised by students of The London School of Economics piano at many singing events and remembers and Political Science Malaysia Club proved to be an being on the gold winning bowling team at intellectually stimulating platform for many. In its third year, MASISWA (Majlis Sukan IPTS Malaysia) 2015. the Economic and Leadership Forum aims to develop a generation of the country’s future leaders with high moral In order to graduate from CIMP, all the students principles and integrity. including Tze Sean had to complete a minimum 10 hours of community service. Feeling blessed and The huge turnout of college, university students and honoured to have had the chance to give back young professionals who came to gain further knowledge to society through community service, Tze Sean about the world of economics and issues relevant to the believes community service has taught him to think Malaysian economy kicked off with a keynote address by former minister of international trade and industry Tan outside the box academically, take responsibility Sri Rafidah Aziz on “Past Policies, Shaping Our Future”. Tan for his own actions, be more creative plus helped Sri Rafidah Aziz highlighted integrity as the key to policy Winners of the non-economic category with Dr Elizabeth Lee, Senior him develop his soft skills and leadership abilities. implementation and sustainable policies which should bring Executive Director of Sunway Education Group and Sunway University about profit, and benefits for the people and the planet. Inspired by his caring and giving mother, Tze Sean shares that his mother taught him to always give This was followed by the panel session on “The Journey back to everyone as that is the right thing to do and So Far and the Next Step”. With Professor Danny Quah, what goes around, comes around. He remembers Professor of Economics and International Development the sense of achievement he gained from seeing at the London School of Economics; Tan Sri Rebecca his Taekwondo students doing well in the grading Fatima Sta Maria, former International Trade and test and as a member of the Sunway Ambassador Industry Ministry Secretary-General; Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai, Leadership Track (S.A.L.T) team, Tze Sean helped executive chairman of Top Glove Corporation Berhad; out with leadership training for high school students. Datuk Yvonne Chia, former banker; and Datuk Lee Hau Hian, managing director of Batu Kawan Berhad on the Having won the Community Service Award upon panel, the economic performance of Malaysia in the graduating CIMP, Tze Sean has decided to further 1980s to the present day was discussed. Moderated by his studies in the USA. He will be commencing Ho Kay Tat, Group Chief Executive Officer and Publisher, a Bachelor of Science in Financial Actuarial The Edge Communications and The Edge Media Group, Mathematics at Foothill College in the Silicon Valley. the discussion delved into policy, overcoming the middle His dream is to transfer to University of California, income trap and the need to recalibrate policies. Winners of the economic category Los Angeles (UCLA) after 2 years and hopes to do amazingly well, make his parents proud, work hard After Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin delivered the second keynote address in the afternoon session, the case study competition and to continue doing community service as it is is a on mental health issues began in earnest with the competitors of both categories moving into the breakout rooms huge part of who he is. to prepare their arguments. Winners of the non-economic category were Group NEC13 comprised of Ahmad Imran Idzqandar, Chan Zi Heng, Yap Wei Liam and Yee Jia Wen. For the economic category, Chan Yan Hao, Chua Zhong Han, Nur Kamilia Rozlan and Regine Lai Wanqing of Group EC15 took home the prize. 14 15 FACE TO FACE MOVERS & SHAKERS

INSPIRING THE YOUNG THROUGH THE POWER MOBILE APP IDEA FOR LOYALTY CARD WINS OF FOOTBALL THE NURTURE BUSINESS CHALLENGE Formerly enrolled in Sunway TES CAE for the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) and Association of Chartered A programme specifically Certified Accountants (ACCA) programmes, 31-year old Stephen Lee How Hwang from believes lots of designed to aid the determination, hard work and a bit of luck goes a long way in ensuring rewarding end results. development of students of Sunway TES CAE into professional Currently working in the internal audit department of Sunway Group since 2009, Stephen enjoys the outcome of each accountants, the Nurture audit or investigation assignments he has worked on. He credits the time spent in Sunway TES CAE programmes from 2003 Business Challenge involved to 2006 organising events as time well spent in helping him to build the skills to work independently, think analytically and student participation from be more confident in carrying out his work. the Diploma in Professional Accounting, Certified A volunteer community football coach every Saturday and a futsal coach on Sundays, Stephen enjoys the opportunity Accounting Technician (CAT) he has been given to coach children and teenagers. Through football, he has managed to impact their lives positively and Certificate in Finance, by helping the kids build character and teaching them the importance of teamwork. Asides from coaching children and Accounting and Business (CFAB). teenagers, Stephen also serves as a mentor under the Sunway Mentoring Programme. The winning proposal, a mobile Having mentored five Sunway students since 2014, Stephen relishes the opportunity to help prepare students for the application called “Zenbu” working world by sharing with them his experiences in managing people, teaching them the soft skills and providing (meaning all-in-one) stores and the industry knowledge relevant to their profession. In return, Stephen believes the mentoring process has given him the combines all loyalty cards into opportunity to meet the new generation and learn to understand their thoughts. a single bar code. According to the winning group of four Teo Ee Sing, Executive Director of Sunway College with the champions Chuah Yu Tang, His love for football led Stephen to work with the British Council and Premier Skills in bringing the International Enterprise comprising Chai Woei Shiuan, Chai Woei Shiuan, Aaron Tan Lin Fang and Patrick Foo Shi Hui Challenge (IEC) to Sunway TES CAE. The goal of the IEC is to engage, inspire and unlock the potential of youths through Patrick Foo Shi Hui, Chuah Yu real-life examples drawn from the commercial football sector, namely the Premier League. For the past two years Tang and Tan Lin Fang, the competition was intense since 2015, the power of football has had Stephen carrying out 2-day workshops that guide the competing teams in but was the best thing to happen. brainstorming their assignments, learning public speaking and helping them to prepare their business plans for the IEC. Winning themselves a cash prize of RM8,000 in the Enjoying this IEC role tremendously, inaugural Nurture Business Challenge, “Zenbu” is Stephen has learnt a lot about meant to be a fun, worthwhile and controllable mentoring. From managing the workshop convenience for users to avoid carrying thick wallets volunteers to time management to filled with loyalty cards. With add-on features like presentation and soft skills development, double points and spin-to-win alongside expenditure Stephen is happy to see the growth of budget planning, locating the latest and nearest those who participated in the IEC. For promotions, “Zenbu” enabled the winning team to Stephen, seeing the participants of the build up problem solving skills, develop collaborative IEC presenting their business plans with team skills and develop information research skills absolute confidence on the day of the using technology alongside leadership skills and competition makes all his mentoring improved independent learning. Yeong Chia Hui, Samuel Matthew Suresh Kumar, Chow Zhe Shin and Bryan Ng Kai Syuen efforts worthwhile. The competition held in two stages had 120 students competing at class level then at the inter-class level during the six months of the Nurture Business Challenge programme. Through this challenge, Sunway TES CAE students gained a better appreciation of their studies, learnt to work on a project as a team and gained first-hand knowledge of the relevance of subjects covered including accounting, management accounting, costing, and business management.

Thanking their parents, lecturers, classmates and the Sunway Education Group for their continuous support and guidance throughout the competition and to Sunway TES CAE for giving them the opportunity to participate in this competition, the winning team found the Nurture Business Challenge to be a great experience, as they worked together Stephen with Teo Ee Sing, Executive brainstorming and refining their business proposal for Director of Sunway College the Zenbu mobile application. Tan Kian Ru and Hor Jia Yinn 16 17 MOVERS & SHAKERS MOVERS & SHAKERS

HARVARD PRIZE BOOK WINNERS SHARE A GOOD NIGHT FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS THEIR STORIES OF MONASH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION YEAR Keeping alive the tradition of awarding the Harvard Prize Book Award to outstanding students who “combine excellence in scholarship and high character, with achievements in other fields”, the Harvard Club of Malaysia recently awarded three pre- university programme students from Sunway College and one Sunway International School student with RM 2,000 cash prize, a copy of the Harvard Prize Book, a certificate from the Harvard Club of Malaysia and an internship opportunity with the Harvard Club of Malaysia throughout their duration of study. MUFY Subject Award recipients with Lee Thye Cheong and Dr Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director, Sunway Education Group and Sunway University

In selecting the students, the Joining the alumni of over 12,000 students from close to 50 Harvard Club of Malaysia panel countries, the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) of judges applied very stringent graduating class of 2016 had a wonderful graduation criteria. Harvard Book Prize winners Divyah V. Thiagu receiving the award from Tan Sri Lin See-Yan, President night where the graduates gathered together with their of Harvard Club Malaysia and Dr Elizabeth Lee have to demonstrate a consistent lecturers to say goodbye to an eventful year. A year spent academic average achievement of 90% and have exceptional community service involvement. navigating obstacles, unexpected twists and turns, surprises, disappointments, and the excitement of getting ready for According to Dr Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group and Sunway University, giving back undergraduate studies in Monash University Malaysia, the through community service is a great way for Sunway students to apply their academic learning to real human needs 2016 graduating class of MUFY chose to share their moment plus build character, integrity and self-confidence. Present to congratulate all the winners and applicants at the prize in the spotlight with friends, family and lecturers. giving ceremony. Dr Elizabeth Lee believes the students who volunteer gained as many benefits from the experiences as those who received. On hand to deliver some advice to his fellow students, graduating valedictorian Fariz Hizary summed up the one year Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) student and a Harvard Prize Book Award recipient, 18-year old Divyah V. of their studies in MUFY as nerve wrecking. Having been kept Thiagu believes in teaching others and helping her peers by sharing her knowledge and real world experience with on their toes, studying like robots; MUFY proved to be so much them. Previously from SMK Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Divyah mentors fun as it instilled time management skills, the perseverance students through the school’s Alumni Association and mentors the to succeed and was a good platform to work on academic

Mathematics Applications subject for her AUSMATes. Jacob Yeo receiving his award from Dr Lee Weng Keng, Chief excellence and develop a selfless spirit of all-round excellence Executive Officer, Education and Healthcare Division, Sunway Group that extended to sports and community service. Having volunteered a total of 111 hours for the year, Harvard Prize Book Award recipient William Lee Wai Leong from the A-Level Thanking his parents for their support and thanking the amazing MUFY lecturers for giving students that extra push to programme volunteers once every two weeks through the Sunway succeed, Fariz advised his fellow graduates to be the captain of their own ship. He believes that effort always trump luck, Student Volunteers (SSV). Formerly from SMK Taman Connaught in talent and everything else. , William keeps his grades up by attending all his classes, paying full attention during lectures in order to understand the topics, During the night, one of the highlights of the evening proved to be the MUFY Excellence Awards. For their brilliant making his own notes for studies plus seeking out help from friends achievements, a total of twenty-eight graduating students became eligible for Monash University Malaysia entrance Marian Yeow receiving her award and lecturers if he has any difficulties. scholarships. Among the recipients to receive the honour was Jacob Yeo Hsiao Wen, who was also awarded with the MUFY Excellence Award for achieving the Highest Overall Score among all MUFY providers worldwide. Volunteering on the Sunway campus for various activities and events, Marian Yeow’s most significant volunteer experience happened On hand to congratulate the MUFY students for charting their own course to academic, professional and personal when she taught English through the AHHA Education programme success, Lee Thye Cheong, the Director of MUFY was happy to acknowledge the talents of students like Carynn Kay in Cambodia for 2 weeks. This Harvard Prize Book Award recipient, a Chan who smashed the Higher Institution Games (Sukan Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi) record and won three gold medals former student of SMK , Selangor learnt patience as in swimming; and Dharshinee Suresh Kumar for her soccer passion which won her the hearts of the ASTRO Wishlist judges she taught English to students with little knowledge of the language. and a trip to Tokyo. He congratulated the investment savvy team comprising Tan Shao Qian and Chai Lit Kean who won Google played a role in teaching the Cambodians and with the help the Grand Prize for the Monash Business Investment Challenge 2016 and thanked his fellow colleagues for their hard work of body language, the students made progress learning English. For and dedication on behalf of the students. Marian, volunteering felt good as she discovered more about herself and learnt that education is an essential gateway to success. Another award recipient William Lee Wai Leong 18 19