'Satu Suara' by KDU Pre-University Choir

Our Pre-University choir was invited by The Star Education Fund to perform at their awards presentation ceremony today! Enjoy the video, peeps!

The Malaysia Airlines cabin crew says, 'Bonjour!'

Our French language lecturers, Alan Le Bras and Bruno Decourcy, together with representatives from KDU and Malaysia Airlines, recently celebrated their Malaysia Airlines Academy students' completion of the French Language course in a small cozy graduation ceremony, followed by dinner at Ma Maison, a French restaurant located in Jalan Ampang.

The students, who comprised of Malaysia Airlines cabin crew, underwent the 14-week course in Basic French, which taught them conversational French and also on making in-flight announcements in the language.

The programme came about because the Academy recognized the importance of communication with passengers who are non-English speakers and chose KDU to conduct these language programmes for their cabin crew.

The graduation ceremony at Malaysia Airlines Academy

Traditional recipes re-defined

The week has been an undeniably busy one for us here at KDU. Besides the academic convocation ceremony, we also launched a book penned by our very own Chef Darren Teoh. 

The book, RE-DEFINITION – Molecular Cuisine: Traditional Recipes through a Modern Kaleidoscope, pays tribute to our local cuisine and produce, and is the first book in Malaysia that applies molecular cooking techniques to our Malaysian recipes. 

The usage of molecular cooking techniques also means that the book showcases a modern style of Malaysian cuisine, offers an alternative perception of typically traditional Malaysian cooking and illustrates how Malaysian produce can create avant garde cuisine dishes suitable for haute cuisine restaurants.

Celebrating the Class of 2010!

The convocation ceremony of an education institution is a milestone in the lives of the graduating students and the institution itself, and hence, it was certainly an important one achieved for KDU’s graduating Class of 2010 as our students celebrate their Academic Convocation at the One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya.

The ceremony, which was opened by Dato' Teo Chiang Quan, our Executive Chairman, saw a procession which included our CEO / Principal Dr. Chia Chee Fen, Vice Principal Dr. Tan Hui Leng, heads of schools, academic department heads as well as distinguished partner universities' representatives. 

Over 480 graduates, comprised of students from; School of Arts & Social Sciences, School of Law, School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts, School of Engineering, School of Communication, Multimedia and Information Technology and the Centre for Pre-University Studies, received their diploma, Bachelor degree and Master degree certificates. 

From KDU to Manchester

Written by Ida Lopez, Programme Leader, BA Econ Specialising in Accounting & Finance (1+2) Manchester University

KDU is proud to be associated with The University of Manchester in offering the BA Econ (Hons) Degree specialising in Accounting & Finance.  This is a 1+2 arrangement, where students complete their 1st year at KDU and the remaining 2 years in Manchester.  The University has a long and prestigious history, and this includes holding a remarkable track record of producing over 23 Nobel Prize laureates. Winners of two Nobel Prizes in Economics - Sir Arthur Lewis and John Hicks - held Chairs at Manchester.

In an effort to make the transition from KDU to Manchester easier, a get-together was held at Nando’s, Tropicana City Mall on 28th August 2010 to introduce the Year 1 students who will be leaving to further their Second Year study at the Manchester University (in September) to the Year 2 students who were back for their semester break.  

Roadshow Alert!

Coming to a city near you!

Do click on the 'Roadshow' tab above to find out more about the dates and venues. 

Springboard your career with Master's Degree Programmes

With the world becoming progressively advanced and more knowledge-savvy, more and more students are pursuing a master’s degree. The increase in demand has been spurred by global shifts toward a technology-driven, information-centered economy in which the need for highly trained professionals in management, finance, information technology and health-care has skyrocketed. Therefore, having a degree is deemed as just a starting point in the quest for life-long education.

Be it for those who have just completed their undergraduate studies or those who have had working experience, a master’s degree will be the perfect feather to add to one’s cap for more rewarding career prospects.

KDU University College offers two different postgraduate degrees at its PJ Campus. One of it is the Master of Science in Business Information Technology (MSc BIT), conferred by Northumbria University, U.K., available both part time and full time. The other is the IMI MBA in International Hospitality Management.

Teo Soo Pin Scholarship recipient, Brian Yau, shares his thoughts...

Brian Yau, a former student of Methodist Boys School KL, is currently a KDU Teo Soo Pin Scholarship holder who's pursuing his A-Level in Science. 

Campus Life recently had a chat with Brian, who shared with us his experience in KDU, his inspiration and his future plans. 

Sneak Peek: Our new Glenmarie Campus!

KDU is now moving ahead into very exciting times. We have been officially granted the ‘University College’ status and will be known as KDU University College.

With the UC status, KDU will be offering its very own degree courses from January 2011 onwards. Our Bachelor courses offer you flexibility in choosing your subjects, as well as major(s) and minor(s), to craft the degree of your choice. However, not to worry. We will continue to offer our current pre-university, diploma and degree courses.

Our next step in moving forward is our new campus in Glenmarie set to be ready in 2014. 

Artist Impression - Faculty View

The Teo Soo Pin Scholarship 2011

Calling all Form 5 students!

This is your chance to win a scholarship. You don't have to wait until next year for your SPM results to apply. Just submit the form with your school mid-year results or trial exam results, whichever is better. If you have 9As and above, you get full tuition fee waiver. Don't wait. Download the form now; get verification from your school on your results and send to KDU College.

Read more about other scholarship recipients here. Like Ng Kar Lai (a Teo Soo Pin scholarship recipient) said, "If I can do it, so can you!"

Download the Teo Soo Pin Scholarship Application Form 2011 here.

KDU Campus Newsletter 2010 - Issue 4/2010

To look up e-copies of the newsletters, here's a quick link.

http://www.kdu.edu.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=43&Itemid=349

Driven to Heal the World

Written by: Ann Teoh

The delegates

They come from similar backgrounds: being raised and bred in the city, smart and educated in KDU College, all with one goal – to earn their degrees and carve splendid careers of their dreams.

They were selected to attend a University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Malacca (from 1st – 7th August 2010), and they were very much impacted by life-sharing experiences of human trafficking, extreme poverty, abandoned and abused children.

They came away from the symposium very much touched, renewed, and driven with a personal vision: to serve society with their talents, compassion and the determination to make this a better place, and to “heal the world”, as sung by Michael Jackson.

Najwa Amira, Ooi Shar Mayn and Benjamin Koh echo that single thought, and they quoted the words of Mahatma Gandhi: Be the change that you want to see in the world.

BRITISH DEGREE - SEPTEMBER INTAKE

Written by: Ann Teoh

September marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan for the Muslims, and the ushering in of the celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. Many Malaysians will be taking the opportunity of this long holiday to travel the length of the peninsula to visit friends and families. Then, on 16th September, it is another day for Malaysians to rejoice - being Malaysia Day. In KDU College, another day to look forward to is Graduation Day which falls on 25th September. With so many occasions to celebrate, it is indeed a month of joyfulness.

For many students, it has been a sigh of relief too, as they have completed the tough years of the GCE A-Levels or the SPM examinations. If you have not yet decided on your future course of studies, you may want to know more about pursuing either the Law, Business or Engineering programmes which offer you a British university degree. Start off at KDU College where People Inspire People, and we want to inspire you to achieve a wonderful career.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

Dear all Muslim readers

The Management and Staff of KDU College wish you SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI. Travel safely, and enjoy your holidays.

Please take note of the library service during this holiday season.

8th Sept. Open : 8.00am – 5.30pm
9th Sept - 12th Sept Closed (Hari Raya holidays)
13th Sept - 15th Sept Open: 8.00am – 5.30pm
16th Sept Closed (Public Holiday)
17th Sept Open: 8.00am – 5.30pm
18th Sept (Saturday) Closed

Take care.

Entrance to KDU Library, Section 13 campus

KDU’s Math & Science Quiz 2010 Winners

Written by: Ann Teoh

KDU College walked the extra mile when it brought its Math & Science Quiz on a roadshow to the doorsteps of many secondary schools. Students from four secondary schools walked away with scholarships which won them tuition fee waivers of 60% or 30% , valid for studies in the Pre-University and Diploma programmes for the January 2011 and March/April 2011 intakes.

Ms Ong Soo Weon, Marketing Manager:

"We want to present scholarships to deserving students."

Congratulations to the winners from SMK Sam Tet, Ipoh; SMK St. Michael, Ipoh; SMK Sri Hartamas, SMK Sri Sentosa and SMK Sinar Bintang.

WINNERS' LIST

1. SMK SAM TET, IPOH

Ong Chi Hang, Yeap Jia Ming, Yap Chun Kee, Liew Chin Seng, Wan Kin Mun, Tan Jor Yi, Kam Wing Shin, Mok Win Soon, Tan Yao Xiong, Lau Jia Yan, Kevin Tho Wai Ho, Wong Jin Yang, Cheah Pei Suen, Leow Wai Jun, Yew Jia Wei,Chew Kien Men, Lai Tay Loong, Ong Johnson, Ng Zuo Yi, Hooi Zhi Hong, Wong Chee Haung.


2. SMK SRI HARTAMAS

Johan Wong Wy Kenn, Hoo Mei Hui, Nur Alia bt Astaman, Shyla a/p Sivanas, Alexandra Moa Szu Sian, Dushanth a/l Mahendran, Mohamad Fazlan bin Nizamuddin, Danusha Selva Kumar, Ong Wei Pinn, Bhavik Kumar, Tang How Xiang, Sabina Pillay, Hema a/p Gunasagaran, Wan Amirul Adlan bin Wan Fadzil Adlan, Muhammad Adib bin Mohd Faiz, Ong Sure Huey, Adrian Chong Zhen Yian, Patricia Thong, Imran Hakim, Syariah Aida bt Othman, Cheong Keng Fong.

3. SMK ST MICHAEL, IPOH

Tan Wing, Teo Jia Heng,Vicknesvaran a/l Muniswaran, Sujendran Nazr, Lu Calvin, Yew Kar Meng, Chin Foo Hoe, Lei Joon Xiang, Cheong Jermaine, Thivian a/l Setho Pandian, Chan Kah Chun, Dahien Kumaran a/l Manoharan, Justin Thong Jia Li, Raja Iswara, Shathis s/o Vengadasalam, Muhammad Murnaffar Syah, Yew Wen Jie, James William Foong Zhi Wei, Yap Yu-Jin

4. SMK SRI SENTOSA

Chan Tze-Heng, Koh Cheng Lun, Loh Zheng Bin, Tay Tun Khong, Quah Shuh Jing, Chee Hui Xin, Chan Xiang Ling, Lai Kah Yee, Low Chee hooi, Thum Kiat Loong, Tung Kit Mun, Tey Hui Yee, Lee Voon Kaen, Ng Eng Khang, Chee Sue Min,Tan Xin Yi, Chen Xue Jun, Low Zhen Ning, Lee Yang Sheng, Neoh Yu Xiang.


We appreciated the assistance of Puan Tay (School Counsellor) who had arranged the quiz for the science stream students.

5. SMK SINAR BINTANG

A number of Science stream students achieved a 30% fee waiver to pursue Pre-University or diploma programmes at KDU College. Our thanks to Ms Josephine Koay (School Counsellor) who had arranged this quiz for the school.

Intense concentration.

(Below): Steven Tan (KDU's Programme Counsellor) presented a trophy
to the school principal.

The winners from SMK Sinar Bintang

To all schools who have participated in this Math & Science Quiz, thank you for your support and we look forward to see you again next year!

Keen participants of the Quiz held at KDU College