KDU Chef Lecturer did Malaysia Proud!

A thrilling 3-day Emirates Salon Culinaire competition saw Chef Lecturer Hamirudin Nazir clinched two Silver Medals and an Award of Merit for KDU College and Malaysia. KDU College was the only Malaysian representative at the International Emirates Salon Culinaire, Dubai 2010, held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, in conjunction with the Gulfood and Equipment Exhibition.from 21st – 24th February 2010.

An elated Hamirudin said, “I wanted to win some of the events for KDU College and for Malaysia as I was the only Malaysian. I’m proud to bring back the medals and say to all Malaysians, ‘Malaysia Boleh!’ To all future competitors, just prepare yourself well, get accurate information about the competition, know what you’re doing, and be confident. Experience gave me an edge as I have been competing since 1994. Compete in as many competitions as you can so that you learn to be level-headed and not nervous.”

Find out what Chef Hamiruddin did to win those medals at www.kdu.edu.my

KDU Excellence Award Presentation for Cambridge International Examinations

Written by: Ann Teoh

An Excellence Award Presentation was held on 29 January 2010, for 38 students in recognition of their achievement at the Cambridge International Examinations, GCE A-Level. Students Daniel Low Chern Ming, Ng Shyue Shyan, Siti Sarah bt Ismail and Maliya topped the list of achievers, scoring 4As each at A-Level. Anton Wong Shaun Ming, See Yi Koon, Tan Sue Vern and Yap Pik Kuan also achieved 4As at AS-Level.


Two students, Yap Pik Kuan and Tan Sue Vern, formerly from Wesley Methodist School in Sentul, were also high achievers. Pik Kuan has her sights set on acquiring a British degree, majoring in English. Her father, Mr. Yap Hoong Kee, a former banker, attributed his daughter’s success to hard work. Pik Kuan chirped, “It’s my mum who inspires me; she has inculcated in me the desire to excel!”


Her friend, Tan Sue Vern who is eager to be a lawyer, quipped, “ My brother, Kae Mern studied A-Level at KDU College too. He is now at the University of Waterloo. I am much encouraged by him to do well as he is my role model.”

Congratulations!

ROCKING INSPIRATION @ KDU Section 13, Petaling Jaya

Written by: Ann Teoh



On 23rd February, 2010, the Section 13 Campus of KDU College, was birthed amidst a carnival, prancing lion dance and a Rocking Inspiration Concert. Welcoming this new birth was the Guest of Honour, Dato' C. Q. Teo (Executive Deputy Chairman of Paramount Corporation Berhad) and Mr. Ong Keng Siew (Managing Director and CEO of Paramount Corporation Berhad). Together with Dr. Chia Chee Fen (CEO and Principal of KDU College), they cut the red ribbons to launch the opening ceremony. Dato' Teo and Mr. Ong then unveiled the KDU Logo, much to the excitement of guests, students and staff members. The Section 13 campus houses the expanding schools of Law, Business and American Degree Program.

Dato' C. Q. Teo and Mr Ong Keng Siew unveiled the KDU logo

The organising team with Mr Lim Hong Kheng (PCB Group HR Director, second from left) with Dr. Chia (second from right)

Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim with Dr. Chia

KDU's Men in Black and Rahizan

A bright and cheerful Melissa Campbell (former child star in The King and I) emceed the event together with the cool Beatbox Performer, Alloysius Chin (both are Dip. in Mass Communication students).

















At the carnival was a bazaar tempting many with trendy accessories, clothes, bags, burgers and hotdogs, computer accessories and software programmes. Canon and gloot.net took snapshots of visitors, and gave away goodie bags to those who participated in their online survey. TM Net booth also gave special student packages starting at RM50.00 per month. A Microsoft mobile unit was there to promote Windows 7, with wonderful freebies. Sponsors for drinks such as Green Tea, "Zen" and other beverages were very much welcome by visitors on that hot day where temperature shot to 38 degree Celsius. The KDU Indian Society also raised funds with some members creating beautiful Mehendi designs for ladies.

Rumbling at Block D were hundreds of visitors keen to catch a view of the PS3 Mini Rumble Tournament, which garnered 30 contestants. Organised by the KDU Anime Club members, Samuel Lee, Dinie and Ivan Chong, these three youngsters publicised their event on Facebook and the internet realm. The ecstatic winners were:

Athena Championship Winners (Women's Category):

1st Prize: Michelle Jean Brohier
2nd Prize: Eka
3rd Prize: Samantha Khoo

Soul Calibur IV Tournament Winners:

1st Prize: Justin Chee
2nd Prize: M.Shazwan

Street Fighter IV Tournament Winners:

1st Prize: Allen Wong
2nd Prize: Andrew Wong

Tekken 6 Tournament Winners:

1st Prize: M.Shazwan
2nd Prize: Andrew Wong

The heavy shower that evening did not deter the CrAzy PuRpLe PeOpLe cruisers from hitz.FM (92.9fm on the radio in the Klang Valley) in spreading their Purple-Power! Jared, Ashvin and Navin had the audience hanging on to their exciting quizzes and prizes! While the band Stalking Shannon was gearing themselves for the big rock, the hitz.FM crew was a hit with the KDU students and staff.

Jared and Ashvin from hitz. FM

Rocking the concert were bands Stalking Shannon and Wanted Symphony. The enthusiastic bands played their hearts out to the screams of the audience. "I Can Tell" by Soasin, and "Lollypop" by Framing Henley were two numbers by Stalking Shannon, consisting of Lead Guitarist Andrew Mervy, Rhythm Guitarist Kheng Wilson, Bass Guitarist Jens Muhaimin, Drummer Ivan Cheong and Singer Alya.

Singer Alya (left), from Stalking Shannon

Band 'Stalking Shannon'

Three members from PARTS (KDU's Performing Arts) did a gorgeous dance and they had the audience jiving with them.

Daniel, keyboardist and singer for Wanted Symphony was a hit with the crowd when he belted out several numbers such as "Knocking on Heaven's Door", "Promise" and "Apologise". Together with Neville (the present President of KDU Law Society), they sang beautiful duets like "Angel" and "I Got a Feeling". Roars of "More, More" and "Encore" were heard, and they finished off with "Knocking on Heaven's Door".

Band 'Wanted Symphony' really rocks!

Daniel, the keyboardist and singer, is a law undergraduate in the University of London programme. Together with Wanted Symphony, they have been playing at hotels and many other functions in KL and Petaling Jaya.

It certainly was a night of Rocking Inspiration, where many in the audience found that they could enjoy soft rock, thanks to Stalking Shannon and Wanted Symphony. Loads of thanks and appreciation to the crew members from School of Business, Law and American Degree Program.

Dr. Chia posed with some crew members