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CONTENTS

04 Knowing The Future Now The Sunway Education Group
MOVERS & SHAKERS
03 JCF Community Scholars Welcome! Sunway College
07 Graduating as Compassionate Individuals in CIMP No. 2, Jalan Universiti
09 Living That Dream! Triple ‘A’ Celebration Bandar Sunway
11 Aspiring to Engineer for the Environment 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan
12 Let the Games Begin! Malaysia
14 Unpredictable Yet the Best T: 603-5638 7176
15 Moving Onward E: [email protected]
18 Sunway Student Ambassadors Learn to Work as sunway.edu.my/college
a Team
Sunway University
06 Malaysia’s Best Bring Home IMO T: 603-7491 8622
2014 Gold and Silver E: [email protected]
sunway.edu.my/university
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
08 Winning Big in Victoria University’s Business Monash University Malaysia
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Challenge E: [email protected]
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13 Wizards in Math and Logic
Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine
10 A Night to Remember: Graduating and Health Sciences
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SOCIAL REPORT med.monash.edu.my
16 Philanthropy Bazaar for Needy Students
17 40 Scholars, 4 Universities, RM1 Million Awarded Sunway International School
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19 A Moment of Silence E: [email protected]
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

JCF COMMUNITY SCHOLARS WELCOME!

At a morning gathering of new, current and past scholars of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Dr Elizabeth Lee
welcomed these scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds to a gathering of minds and to witness the signing of
a Memorandum of Understanding between MyTeksi and Sunway Education Group.
MyTeksi, a taxi despatch service with GPS enhancements founded by former Sunway A-Level alumnus Anthony
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.
This gathering was a welcome platform to encourage the scholars to get to know one another and create
a sharing environment where the senior scholars can share and guide the junior scholars as they make their
educational journey through Sunway University. Having had a total of 41 graduate scholars since 2002, the Jeffrey
Cheah Foundation has served to socially transform this select group of chosen students as they tap into their
potential and aspire to be the next generation of leaders.

The JCF Community Scholars with the Sunway Education Group and Jeffrey Cheah Foundation management

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,
Vice-Chancellor, Sunway University; Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group; Anthony Tan, Founder and Group CEO of
MyTeksi; Vincent Tan and Caroline Wee of MyTeksi; Joelin Lim Ai Ling, Senior Executive-Student Development, Student Services and Sue-Ann Chia,
Manager-Alumni Office, Student Services, Sunway Education Group

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

AUSMAT students at IMU

KNOWING THE FUTURE NOW

Australian Matriculation pre-university programme, simply known as AUSMAT, preps and guides students with
valuable learning skills that enables them to transition smoothly into the undergraduate or university level entry,
locally and internationally.
In recognising that not all aspire to be surgeons, doctors, lawyers or engineers, but something out of the norm,
Career Exploration Week was organised to create awareness of various career options for those still seeking their
passions, talents and potential.
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:
Real Estate, Marketing and Banking; and Health and Sciences: Clinical Psychology, Dentistry and Pharmacy.
Packing a week’s worth of activities into three whole days, they went through the experience of KNOWING THE
FUTURE NOW.
23 April, 2014 - Day 1
Day 1 saw students signing up for a minimum of 2 talks of their choice. Enabling them to explore options, each talk
was carried out by delightful guest speakers who were passionate about their job and had years of experience
and on the job knowledge.
The talks during the early half of the day were mainly on the sciences starting from 9.00am, whereas the second
half were on industries and corporate that went on till 3.00pm.
24 April, 2014 – Day 2
Day 2 had industry trips that saw 500 students traipsing all over to explore their areas of interest. The highlights
included:
Monash University Malaysia - Medicine
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
and working within four white walls.

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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 the work
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 At the Coca-Cola factory

A popular Fast Moving Consumer Goods
(FMCG) company with a long history, a walk
down the corridors of Coca Cola was a walk
down memory lane as the walls were filled
with the company’s history showcasing its
beginnings and popular campaigns made
for Coca-Cola.

The visit included a tour of the factory,
presentations and game sessions. The
best part was the free Coca-Cola drinks
provided during lunch.

Manipal University - Engineering At CryoCord

The journey to the university took longer than
the other company visits. However, students
were not disappointed as they were given
the chance of being engineers for the day.
The hours at Manipal were carefully planned
with presentations by undergraduates of the
university on their current projects.

25 April, 2014 – Day 3

The event set up on this day by the Student

Service Department (SSD) proved to be very
entertaining and worthwhile.

Thanks to the guest speaker for the day, Mr. Tiki who turned out to be highly skilled. He managed to get responses

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
talk included advice on how to leave an impression without being overly dressed.

The three days felt like a week and left the students and lecturers with a sense of accomplishment.

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TYCOONS IN THE MAKING

MALAYSIA’S BEST BRING HOME IMO 2014 GOLD AND SILVER

The 10-day International

Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2014
held in Cape Town, South Africa had
two A-Level students from Sunway
College bring home two medals,
a gold and a silver. With a score of
29 from Anzo Teh Zhao Yang and a
score of 23 from Khong Yi Kye, these
two were part of a five-member
team from Malaysia that attained
the best ever international ranking
of twenty-three since Malaysia first
participated in 1995.

The first gold was won in 2011 and
Anzo’s medal together with another
from his Malaysian team member
makes it Malaysia’s second and third
gold. One of the oldest, biggest and
most prestigious of all the international
science Olympiads held over 2 days in Cape Town, 560 participants from 101 countries compete “to write solutions
to 3 problems involving complex situations each day in four and half hours,” described Khong.

“The easier question may involve an answer half a page-long while the difficult ones are most likely answers with a
few pages. One of my teammates wrote an 11-page lengthy answer to a question” added Anzo.

In preparing for the IMO, Anzo and Khong were required to undergo a selection process that included tests and
four selection camps. In order to qualify for the six short-listed finalists position to represent Malaysia at Cape Town,
Anzo and Khong competed against 10,000 other Malaysians whilst receiving training from former participants and
our local universities Mathematics lecturers.

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
Challenge. Khong emerged champion and received a full tuition fee waiver for his current study with a subject
combination of Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics. Anzo won an individual prize with
partial tuition fee bursary from the same competition and recently started his A-level programme with a subject
combination of Mathematics, Economics, Further Mathematics and Physics.

Having chosen Sunway College A-Levels, the prizes from Sunway College were one of the key attractions for these
two. In addition, facilities and activities at Sunway College were the other deciding factors for the two of them.

More than just mathematicians, Khong has been an ‘All Star’ A Levels student ambassador since the start of his
intake at Sunway College where he helps organise student events. The multi-talented Anzo possesses a piano
diploma and is eyeing to join the Sunway All Star, the choir and the toastmaster club.

From left: Anzo Teh Zhao Yang and Khong Yi Kye International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2014
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An extremely intensive and competitive mathematics
competition, participants were tested on pre-calculus and
other mathematical branches like projective and complex
geometry, functional equations and well-grounded number
theory. Extensive knowledge of theorems was required.

Each question was worth 7 points. At the international
competition, only half of the total contestants were
awarded with medals.
49 gold medals were awarded to participants with scores
of 29 points and above
113 silver were awarded to scorers with 22-28 points
133 bronze medals were presented to scorers with 16-21 points

MOVERS & SHAKERS

GRADUATING AS COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS IN
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL MATRICULATION PROGRAMME

Receiving acknowledgement
for their study accomplishments,
276 Canadian International
Matriculation Programme (CIMP)
graduates from Sunway College
recently celebrated their pre-
university study accomplishments.
33 students graduated with an
overall average result of 90%
and above while 82 graduates
graduated with an average result
between 80% and 90%.

Receiving two special awards for

her outstanding scholastics feat,

the General’s Medal for Academic

Achievement 2013-2014 from the

High Commissioner of Canada,

Her Excellency Judith St George

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
St George, Wellney Yarra and Dr Elizabeth Lee YBhg. Puan Sri Datin Seri Dr Susan

Cheah, Christie Grace from Indonesia, graduated with an overall average of 97.5%, making her CIMP’s top graduate.

Currently studying for her Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at Sunway University with the awarded
scholarships, Christie reflects hard work and consistency helped her become the top CIMP performer. Glad for her
achievements, grateful for the assistance and guidance she received from the team of Canadian certified CIMP
teachers, Christie said “I couldn’t ask for better mentors and I certainly will miss my CIMP teachers as they have
been supportive throughout my studies. I shall miss each moment I have spent as a CIMP student.”

Christie, a community service volunteer made mention that distributing Christie Grace receiving her award from Her
Christmas gifts to orphans, talking to homeless people and helping to Excellency Judith St George
distribute essential daily goods were things that she embraced. Such
charitable work has helped develop her empathy skills, helped her gain Alias Iskandar Ashraf receiving his award from
insights and experience in making a difference for the less fortunate. John Mackle, Programme Director of CIMP

Participating outside the textbook situations and classroom settings 07
are opportunities Sunway uses to help students explore their potential
and capabilities, through application of academic learning to real life
situations. With theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, CIMP
graduates are bestowed with expectations to create positive social impact.

Sunway uses community service as a method to develop students’
academic and interpersonal skills and strengths. At CIMP, these graduates
were acknowledged for their contribution to the community. Each of the
276 graduates contributed a minimum 10 hours of community service while
35 graduates contributed more than 50 hours each. They did clean-ups at
the Zoo Negara, animal shelters, helped plant trees and spent time reading
to underprivileged children. Some of these graduates who are members
of CIMP Student Council helped fundraised over RM20,000 for CIMP’s prom
and various sports tournaments. The Business Leadership Class students
fundraised over RM1,500 through their sales assignments for charities.

Other awards given out during the ceremony included the Academic
Medal. Recipients included valedictorian Wellney Yarra and Alias Iskandar
Ashraf bin Azani who graduated with an overall average of 90.67% and
92% respectively. Alias Iskandar Ashraf also won the programme award in
recognition of his contribution towards CIMP in extra-curricular activities.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

WINNING BIG IN VICTORIA UNIVERSITY’S BUSINESS CHALLENGE

Initiated by the Sunway Marketing Department, staff members and the student bodies of the Victoria University
(VU) Business Club and the Sunway CPA Australia Student Charter, the VU Business Challenge 2014 was designed
to test students on intellect, logic and problem-solving skills.

Open to contestants from Form 6 and Chinese independent school students from selected secondary schools
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
group challenge, the second stage of the VU Business Challenge.

Known as the Business Project, students had to engage themselves in a business environment encompassing
various aspects of business in accounting, economics and marketing. At this stage, students had to demonstrate
effective problem solving and decision making skills. The top five students with the highest scores for the first two
stages then moved on to the final stage known as the Interview Session. In this final stage, the five finalists were
tasked to answer questions related to general politics, personal development and aspirations.

“Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the VU-Sunway partnership, this Australian University Programme has nurtured
thousands of local and international graduates who have found employment in established firms, gone on to
pursue higher qualifications or are now successful entrepreneurs in their own right”, said Teo Ee Sing, Executive
Director of Sunway College in his welcome speech.

Cheah Mun Hong receiving his prize from Greeja Hemalata Results of 2014 Victoria University Business Challenge
De Silva, Head of Australian University Programme
The champion for the 2014 Sunway College VU Business Challenge,
Cheah Mun Hong of SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya beat 95 others
from secondary schools around Malaysia. Cheah won a full
scholarship which covers the tuition fee for the entire 3-year VU
Bachelor of Business programme at Sunway College.

The 1st runner-up Wong Weng Kit from Chong Hwa Independent
High School Kuala Lumpur won himself a RM24,000 scholarship
while the 2nd runner-up, Yang Ya-Ting from Chinese High School,
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.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

LIVING THAT DREAM! TRIPLE ‘A’ CELEBRATION

In a glittering celebration of the Triple-A Ceremony themed Living That Dream!, the Cambridge A-Level Awards
and Achievements Ceremony saw 633 graduates receiving their certificates and awards. This ceremony saw Ng
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
the World in Mathematics and Micah See Siou-Yong with Top in Malaysia in Thinking Skills.

A-Level graduate, Lee Min Rong successfully secured a place in the
University of Oxford to pursue Mechanical Engineering while two A-Level
alumni, Vipul Agarwal and Ng Jie Yi are headed to the University of
Cambridge this coming September to pursue Chemical Engineering and
Veterinary Medicine respectively.

In the November 2013 Cambridge A-Level examinations, Sunway students
obtained a pass rate of 100% with 57% scoring straight As, the best ever
results for the examinations since 1994. Sunway College A-Levels has
earned the distinction of being one of only three centres nationwide to be
accorded the elite status of a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre.
This programme has nurtured a high number of Top in the World and Top
in Malaysia achiever awards in the Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE) consistently over the years and have groomed numerous cohorts of
students who have benefitted from the strong academic grounding.

“We are not just focused on exams here in Sunway. We pride ourselves in
providing an all-round experience for our students. A focus on character
seeks to open their hearts and open their minds. The development of
good character is important because good character strengths are a
great predictor of success in university and in life,” said Dr Elizabeth Lee,
Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group.

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

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COVER STORY

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER:
GRADUATING MUFY

In the presence of almost 300 students graduating from the Monash Shibani Veeraragavan receiving the Monash Scholarship
University Foundation Year (MUFY) Class of 2014, valedictorian Valedictorian Mohamad Rafique
Mohamad Rafique said, “As we look around here today at all the
people who have helped make us who we are, it could be your
friends, lecturers, or someone special that you’ve met throughout the
year, I know it feels like we’re saying goodbye but we will all carry
a piece of each other into everything we do next……to remind us
of who we are, and the memories that we share. Having built new
relationships, starting over, MUFY has given me more than just friends.
MUFY has given me a family. Cherish them. Tonight, go to the ones
that mean most to you and thank those who have been very dear to
us all.”

With MUFY celebrating its 15th year in Sunway, Dr. Elizabeth Lee,
Senior Executive Director, Sunway Education Group mentioned MUFY
is the largest and most established provider among all providers
in Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Having
approximately 1,000 students enrolled in the MUFY programme,
Sunway is possibly one of the largest university foundation
programmes in the country. Truly international in its scope of
curriculum and recognition, MUFY’s enrolment has students coming
from over 40 countries including Germany, Egypt, Philippines, USA,
Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Indonesia.

Taking the opportunity to congratulate the graduating students,
Lee Thye Cheong, Director of MUFY was convinced the graduating
students will continue to keep the MUFY banner flying high and help
to create a better place for the lives they will touch.

Acknowledging the hard work and dedication of his academic
colleagues, Lee personally thanked the lecturers for believing in the
students and steering them towards contributing positively to the
community. With the trust and confidence of the parents in MUFY,
the graduates are now ready to face life in university.

Immortalising the year of 2014, Mohamad Rafique thanked the
lecturers for being the real heroes of tonight’s graduation as the
beloved lecturers was the push they needed to fly.

Encouraging the MUFY graduates, Dr Elizabeth Lee asked all that
evening to go ahead and take that next step as your whole life is
ahead of you. Be adventurous!

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

ASPIRING TO ENGINEER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

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
environment.

“This will be my way of giving back to Mother Earth. I hope my degree will give me the necessary skills to be an
extraordinary engineer and researcher who can solve the toughest of challenges. Chemical engineering in
Monash University is a good pathway into my specializing in environmental engineering. Being an environmentalist
has been my dream since fifth grade and I have chosen to do chemical engineering first to broaden my scope.
Chemistry happens to be my favorite subject,” says Shibani.

Once a top Monash University
Foundation Year (MUFY) student,
Shibani misses the stress-free life most
as the programme was conducted
at a comfortable pace, without
too much stress. In MUFY, she had
the joy of interacting and learning
about people from many different
countries and backgrounds. Having
participated in events like MUFY
Sharity and MUFY Games Treasure
Hunt, Shibani and her friends helped
organise activities and raised funds
for a good cause. They learnt that a
little effort could go a long way when
helping those in need and MUFY had
plenty of extra-curricular activities to
keep them engaged.

Having worked hard to achieve
her goal to be top student in MUFY,
Shibani from the MUFY July 2013
intake is immensely happy to have
had the chance to make her parents
and her teachers proud. With the
amazing experience of having been
a top student, Shibani intends to
pursue her masters in Australia. In
her own words,”Studying at Sunway
was a unique experience, one that
I enjoyed. I wanted to join Monash
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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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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
newbies to MUFY.
Organised by lecturers and student
volunteers, the day was a time to
build relationships, build teams and
learn to communicate outside the
four walls of a lecture hall. Nathalie
Tay Xin-Li, Secretary of the MUFY
Student Council sums up the one day
as FUN!

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RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

The winners of the Sunway Maths & Logic National Challenge

WIZARDS IN MATH AND LOGIC

At the 8th Sunway A-Level Maths & Logic National Challenge, the winning duo of Ng Tze Donn and Teh Zee Hoe
from SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya worked their way through two rounds of competition to emerge as champions
and the right to be called wizards in math and logic. They walked away with a full scholarship each to pursue the
A-Level Programme at Sunway College, a trophy and a cash prize of RM800 for their school.
About 416 students from 90 schools in various states in Peninsular Malaysia took part in this competition. The
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 Ti and
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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MOVERS & SHAKERS

UNPREDICTABLE YET THE BEST

In the presence of parents, loved ones and lecturers,
143 students graduated from the 13th Foundation in
Arts (FIA) programme recently. Many awards were
given out this day for academic excellence and
achievements in fields outside of studies.

Recipients of the Vice-Chancellor Subject Award with Professor Pua Eng A Special Award of Recognition was given to Yim
Chong, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University and Ruma Lopes, Soon Keat, Avery Choke, Muhd Hazim bin Dahuli and
Programme Director of FIA Ria Heryani binti Mumfahir who emerged champions
in the History Channel Asia, Astro and Petrosains Big
History Inter Campus Quiz Challenge.

Valedictorian Chloe Tee Tze Ling said FIA was one of the best choices she made. She is grateful for the caring
lecturers who helped her fellow graduates and her build a solid foundation for future undertakings. FIA is a
programme that equally prioritises academic and extra-curricular development.

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) scholarship recipients, Muhd Hazim bin Dahuli and Ria Heryani binti Mumfahir,
came a long way to this celebratory moment. Both the 23 year old graduates were sent to Russia for a medical
degree but returned to complete the FIA. Both received further surprises at the graduation for outstanding
performance throughout the FIA course. With an average score of more than 90 percent, Hazim received a full
scholarship to pursue his desired Psychology degree at Sunway University.

Ria along with 9 other fellow graduates achieved high distinction with an average score above 80 percent. They
received partial scholarships valued up to either 50 or 75 percent tuition bursary of selected undergraduate
programmes at Sunway University. The other nine were Avery Choke Kar Sing, Cheryl Chin Huey Wynn, Chew Li Yin,
Choo Han Lin, Han Guan Ting, Jeremy See To RongYao, Lim Kok Chin, Lim Meng Yee, Lin Wai Yang, Michelle Chin
Shu Fern, Michelle Toh Chia Ling, and Tan Pin-Xiu.

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
Technology; Kimberley Koh Swee Peng for Economics and Management; Ria for English; and Hazim for Enrichment
Subjects.

Demonstrating exemplary academic improvement since semester one and great leadership skills throughout the
FIA programme, Lin Wai Yang was awarded with a Certificate of Achievement. The aspiring actuary believed hard
work and guidance from FIA lecturers helped prepare him for this achievement and hopefully for brighter future.

“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.

Recipients of the Special Award of Recognition; Ria Heryani, Yim Soon Keat, Muhd Hazim and Avery Choke
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

MOVING ONWARD!

Graduating in December 2014, 21-year
old Alyssa Wong is studying Occupational
Therapy (OT) at the University of
Queensland. Here is what she has to say
about occupational therapy as a career
choice….

Occupational Therapy, a mixture of science
and art, is one of the ‘Allied Healths’-
Physiotherapy, Audiology, and Speech
Pathology.

Occupation is an activity that occupies
your time. As human beings, we fill every
waking moment with action and activity
- cooking, cleaning, bathing, eating,
drinking, socialising, showering, internet
surfing, paying taxes, and so on. These
activities define us, so imagine the grief that
someone would feel if they lost the ability to
do these things independently. As a result
of age, disability, developmental disorders,
mental illness or poverty, an occupational
therapist helps these people overcome
obstacles that prevent them from living a
purpose filled and meaningful life. Here are
three ways an OT can do this:

Changing the nature of an activity
Changing the environment in which
the activity is conducted
Improving a person’s individual skills
and addressing the disability that
prevents them from achieving their
goals

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 or high 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!

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PHILANTHROPY BAZAAR FOR NEEDY STUDENTS

Raising a total of RM7,500 at a fun filled bazaar at the Energy Hub, the students from Victoria University Business
Club (VUBC) put together a variety of food and drinks on sale for three days. From kebabs to fresh fruit juices to
NBrew nitrogen ice-cream to henna temporary tattoo and manicure services, the collection made was handed
over to Carolyn Chong, Associate Director, Student Mobility & Partnerships of Victoria University, Melbourne.
The funds are to be given to underprivileged students at Victoria University, Melbourne. “The most unforgettable
memory was when all of us stayed up late to decorate the venue. VUBC members have placed their greatest
efforts into this event,” said Ong Lee Yan, President of VUBC. “The ones in charge for the event were Kang Phaik
Wa, Vincent Fong Win Sheng and Yap Nee Na, who really coordinated the team well“, she added.
The VUBC at Sunway College is one of many clubs and societies on campus. In its aim to provide a holistic
education to all, avenues are provided for students at Sunway College to tap into their potential via leadership
opportunities, creative thinking projects and active involvement in extra-curricular activities.

“VUBC has enabled me to explore various interests and help unleash my potential. As current president, I am now
trying to help other VUBC members to unleash their potential. This is my mission, be a leader to create leaders”,
said Ong.

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

Organisers of the Philanthropy Bazaar
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40 SCHOLARS, 4 UNIVERSITIES, RM1 MILLION AWARDED

A celebration of the10-year partnership between Sunway TES and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
England and Wales (ICAEW) saw Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM),
Universiti Malaya (UM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) being allocated 10 scholarships valued at a total of
RM1,199,200.

Open to students at these four universities with eight-paper Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) from ICAEW, a student
qualifies for the Sunway TES-ICAEW Excellence Scholarship with a minimum of 3.5 CGPA upon graduation and is
recommended by the respective Dean of Accounting or Business School.

Each scholarship is worth RM29,980 for a three year study. Sunway TES will waive the tuition fees of RM11,600
while ICAEW will waive the charges for CPL and student registration fees worth RM4,060. The Authorised Training
Employers (ATEs) will sponsor up to RM14,320 per student.

Michael Izza, ICAEW Chief Executive, said “ICAEW is delighted to support hardworking Malaysian students in their
journey to qualify as ICAEW Chartered Accountants. Encouraging bright young people to join the accountancy
profession will be key to ensuring Malaysia’s continued economic success, and so this is not just an investment in
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 Sunway Group 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.

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
Officer, Education and Healthcare Division, Sunway Group

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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 Sunway Lagoon. 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.

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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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