Call him Adam, a guy with Honesty, Values and Principles.

We had the chance to grab hold of Yap Wen Hoong, a KDU UC student of the UNSW (University of New South Wales) Foundation. Let his words spear through our hearts and minds. Here it is, his very own write up on his life at KDU University College, pursuing the UNSW Foundation and how it all started.

Hello, My name is Yap Wen Hoong. My friends call me Adam. As simple as this introduction of myself sounds, sometimes it is simplicity that makes everything clear. Just like how I believe in the principle of being honest to someone and just being a truthful person all the way, it is these few basic values that have made people like Nelson Mandela or Mother Theresa stand up for what they believed in. 

Of course, there are a few other things I would like you to know about myself. Just like how each and everyone of you have a  distinctive hobby, mine would be playing the guitar. I find that if you know how to enjoy, listen, create as well as to immerse in great music, peace can exist in the midst of all distractions. Also, I enjoy playing all sorts of sporting activities such as badminton, swimming, jogging as well as singing in my bathroom. (Laughs) that’s why being a singer might not be an option in ambition wise. Well I guess irrespective of what other people might think of you, what matters most is what you think of yourself. Wouldn't that be the most important thing to do? 

AUSMAT Certificate Presentation Ceremony 2011

This would be the first ever batch to graduate from the  Western Australian Certificate of Education, AUSMAT (Australian Matriculation) programme from KDU University College. The students were excited and happy, as they continue their journey in what the future has to offer them. The ceremony took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya Campus on 21st November 2011.

The awesome emcee of the day, Mr.Jaya Kumar (Programme Leader, Foundation studies)

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KDU's Business programmes - trusted quality

by: Ann Teoh

The Sadaghiani family with KDU staff,
Mr Lai Chee Onn (Academic Department Head)
and Simon Lau (Programme Counsellor). Donya is on far right
with her dad. Far left is her mum.

17th July 2010, Section 13 campus, Petaling Jaya

Trusting in quality education

Many international students in placing their trust in KDU's quality education, have enrolled in various programmes such as Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology and Business. At the recent KDU's Open Day (17th and 18th July), the family of Sadaghiani from Iran were very interested in the two-year Diploma in Business for daughter, Donya, who has completed her high school. Her goal is to articulate into the degree programme offered by Keele University. Upon completing her diploma, she will be exempted from the lst year of the degree programme, and will enrol into Year 2, semester 1.

Power Math & Science Quiz for Schools

The Centre for Pre-University Studies at KDU College PJ recently organized an Inter School Math & Science Quiz for students from 24 different government schools and the quiz was held at the KDU auditorium. A total of 650 students participated in the quiz that was very successfully conducted with the assistance of the Pre-University A Level and Foundation students in the college

From Pre-U Maths & Science

Eager and enthusiastic faces of the school students greeted the reception committee consisting of Pre-University students at KDU college first thing in the morning. The moment they were seated at the auditorium, the fervor to begin was akin to taking a public exam; the school students were very serious about doing their best. The moment the quiz started, students were fervently working on the questions. The competitive spirit was definitely at its height and the silence in the hall reflected the level of concentration held by all the students.

When the results were announced an hour later, the hall was packed with school and college students cheering, clapping and shouting words of encouragement to the winners.
Several school participants and supporters gave their friends who won prizes a standing ovation.

When the overall winner from SMK BU3 was announced, the students screamed and the whole hall was clapping. The camaraderie and the team spirit spread across the auditorium. It was a very memorable sight to behold for all the school students who participated.

The KDU students in the Pre-University A Level and Foundation programmes lined up outside the auditorium and bid farewell to the happy participants as they leave the hall for their waiting buses to send them back to school.

The objective of this quiz was to complement the Ministry’s emphasis on the use of English in the teaching of Math & Science. The quiz questions cover the SPM syllabus and provide a practice for the school students as well in preparation for the SPM exam. The quiz also incorporate some general knowledge questions aimed at encouraging students to read extensively. The quiz is now being scheduled to be conducted in several schools throughout major towns in the country

According to Ms Ong Soo Weon, the Manager of the Centre for Pre-University Studies, KDU College, “Next year’s Math & Science Quiz will integrate teamwork, problem solving and the written quiz. It will be more interesting with the incorporation of brainstorming activities, group work and treasure hunt in addition to the written quiz.

The creative component of the quiz will make the event more challenging and allow the Art stream students to participate as well. We thank all the schools for their support and participation and we look forward to their participation again next year.”

CENTRE FOR PRE UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Results of the Inter-School Math & Science Quiz held in April 2009:

Top 3 winners
Champion - Wong Jen Juan (SMK Bandar Utama 3)
Prizes: Full scholarship & Trophy and Challenge Trophy for School

2nd Place - Goh Jia Shen (SMK Kepong)
Prizes: 80% scholarship & Trophy and Challenge Trophy for School

3rd Place - Tan Jiann Meng (SM Sri KDU)
Prizes: 60% scholarship & Trophy and Challenge Trophy for School.

4th – 10th Place
4 Leow Pei Ting SMK Bukit Rahman Putra 30% scholarship & Trophy
5 Hee Jun Yi SMK USJ 12 30% scholarship & Trophy
6 Lee Derk Huan SMK BU 3 30% scholarship & Trophy
7 Chew Re On SMK USJ 12 30% scholarship & Trophy
8 Gillian Chin Xie Man SMK Seafield 30% scholarship & Trophy
9 Yeo Yih Tang SMK Seafield 30% scholarship & Trophy
10 Rabin Suguna Balan SMK Sri Permata 30% scholarship & Trophy

11th –30th Place
11 Tan Sher Ee SM Sri KDU
12 Haranoop Singh SMK USJ 12
13 Gan Kar Yee SMK Kepong
14 Andrew Ng Kay Lup SMK Cochrane
15 Chong Chun Yew SMK Sri Saujana
16 Kok Cheng Mun SMK Sri Suajana
17 Ng Boon Lee SMK BU 4
18 Sarah Chew Wenlin SMK BU 3
19 Ravee Prakash a/l Subramaniam SMK Kepong
20 Lim Wan Chee SMK Bukit Rahman Putra
21 Adrian Soh Wai Keong SMK USJ 12
22 Brian Han Wei Xiu SMK USJ 12
23 Mohamad Hafridz bin Ramzuzzaman SMK Kelana Jaya
24 Ho Sheng Wang SMK BU 4
25 Keng Zhi Hong SMK BU 2
26 Alwin Tan Wee Giat SMK BU 4
27 Liow Wei Jun SMK USJ 4
28 Chew Wen Yi SMK Kepong
29 Jeremiah Loh Kean Sik SMK BU 3
30 Peter Shaun Pereira SMK BU 3

Consolation
31 Wong Sook Yeang SMK Bukit Bandaraya
32 Lee Qiao Fan SMK Bukit Rahman Putra
33 Teh Sioh Wei SMK Cochrane
34 Germaine Thai Hung Yi SMK Sri KDU
35 Tock Yi Teng (Samantha) SMK BU 3
36 Chin Soon Jie SM Sri KDU
37 Tan Choon Wei SMK BU 2
38 Lim Bing Ran SMK Kepong
39 Tan Wen Quan SMK Kepong
40 Chee Jun Ket SMK Kepong
41 Phua Chin Khen SMK BU 3
42 Phua Siong Hock SMK BU 4
43 Yow Ken Sheng SMK Sri Saujana
44 Fong Sze Hui SMK Bandar Baru Petaling
45 Louis Ho Zhong Zhe SMK USJ 4
46 Tan Wii Huew SMK USJ 12
47 Ong De Ming SMK Abdul Samad
48 Chong Zhi Wei SMK BU 2
49 Wan Mohd Rafiq bin Rahaizad SMK Rahman Putra
50 Sharon Ding Wen Sze SMK Taman Sea