KDU UC Produces Outstanding Winners!

Sim Wei Mun, KDU Student from School of Business and Law @ Grand Finalist at Maybank GO Ahead Challenge

Industry Visit to Tiong Nam

Head of Tiong Nam Human Resource, Mr Vincent, sharing session.

16th July 2014 – Students from School of Business with Logistics and Mass Communication of KDU University College visited Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad located in Shah Alam. Led by two staff, 23 students participated in the visit. Tiong Nam was founded in 1975. At the visit, they proudly showcased their facilities and services from that of their container haulage to cross-docking services, customs forwarding to cold room facilities.

WHAT’S LAW GOT TO DO WITH DIGNITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

Jane Gordon, a co-founder of Sister for Change, a practising barrister and a visiting fellow of London School of Economics came down recently to School of Business and Law to present a talk on “What’s Law Got To Do With Dignity? An Introduction to Human Rights Law” to the law students of KDU University College.

Join Us at the Mooting Workshop @ Section 13 Campus

Ambiga Sreenevasan: Upholding Freedom of Expression!

(Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan sharing her views on ‘Freedom of Expression’
with Jonson Chong, Head of School of Business and Law)

The School of Business and Law (SBL) continues to attract many renowned figures from all walks of life and maintains its unparalleled reputation for inviting national and international guest speakers to give talks at KDU University College. These speakers include Dato Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz (former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Law & Parliamentary Affairs), Dato' Seri Abdul Wahid Omar (Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of Financial Affairs), Dr. Azmi Sharom (Associate Prof, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya), Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi (Prof Emeritus and Legal Advisor, Universiti Teknologi MARA), Richard Clements (Guest lecturer from University of the West of England, Bristol) and Jeff Young (Visiting lecturer from Oxford Brookes University).

KDU law student experiences once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the Selangor ADUN Muda Program

(First row standing: Ariane Nisha is seen standing on the far right)

In the National Graduate Employability Blueprint 2012-2017 published by the Ministry of Higher Education, it was found that 55.8% of fresh graduates have issues with poor command of English, 37.4% have character, attitude and personality incompetency, while 25.9% have demonstrated lack of problem solving abilities.

In order to averse herself from this affliction, Ariane Nisha a/p Rabindran, who is currently in her first year of the KDU-Oxford Brookes University 2+1 Twinning Programme, realized that it was imperative for her to have the correct employability attributes in order to compete with the other aspiring law graduates of the future. She decided to participate in the Selangor ADUN Muda Program, organized by the Selangor State Government with the aim of refining her characteristics, develop her skills and enhance her career prospects. Ariane was indeed surprised on being chosen as one of the 30 participants from the 265 overall applications submitted.

Save the Turtles!

On the 14^th of June 2013, the Murdoch University Commerce Society planned an island getaway to Perhentian Island. The island is very famous for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. However, one of the main attractions will be for the famous green turtles laying eggs on the beaches.

The students would like to give back to Mother Nature as well as to enjoy a holiday to distress  themselves from the hectic life. There were 25 excited students, ready to save some turtles!

Students ready to depart!

Gardenia Breadthru Tour!

KDU University College student, Roshan Panditji shared with us his experience on the Gardenia Breathru tour :)

Murdoch University Commerce Society recently organized an industrial visit to Gardenia Bakeries on 28^th February 2013. Gardenia is a major bread distributor with various confectionaries within the Peninsular of Malaysia. Altogether there were 52 students and 3 lecturers from the School of Business and Law.

Study Trip to Oxford Brookes University!

Ever wanted to tour around Oxford Brookes University and understand more on the campus life there?Here is your chance to take a study trip to Oxford Brookes University! 

Date: 11-26 November

Package price per student: RM 6,000*

Itinerary highlights:

- Meet Oxford Brookes lecturers at the reception

- Attend preview preview lectures at Oxford Brookes Law School

- Take a tour at Headington Hill Campus and Halls of Residence 

- Meet current KDU students at OBU

- Enjoy a city tour at Oxford, including the Bodleian Library

- Visit the UK Parliament , the Royal Courts  of Justice & the Inns of Court in London

Terms and conditions:

-The package price of RM 6,000 is only applicable to KDU University College & Sri KDU school students. For non-KDU students, the price will be RM 8,000

- A booking deposit of RM 1,000 is subjected to be paid by 27th August 2012. Package price subject to change once deadline are not met . Hence, full payment to be made by the 14th of September 2012. The package price excludes food, administration charges at tourist venues and shopping allowance

-Entry is limited as it is a first-come, first-served basis

- Students will be accompanied by a lecturer from KDU Law School

*Shall there be further information, do contact Mr.Raj (rajesvaran.n@kdu.edu.my) / 03-79536939

CSR at Beautiful Gate Foundation, Kepong.

KDU School of Business students recently participated in a CSR activity that aims to cultivate and mold students that are would not only excel academically but also in the areas that would make them a socially responsible member of the society.

A little session with the top 2% students who won the Murdoch University Award!

We are proud to announce that two KDU University College students have won the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Commendation Award for Academic Excellence from Murdoch University, Australia. Both of the girls pursued their Bachelor of Commerce, major in Accounting and minor in Business Law. Click HERE to read more.

This time around, we managed to catch them and have a little chit-chat session with them. Let's get up close and personal with Grace Goh and Roxzanne Rakhee!

KDU UC Business Students Win Top Murdoch University Award!

From left: Dr.Tan Hui Leng (Acting Vice Chancellor, KDU University College), Prof.Khoo Kay Kim (Chancellor, KDU University College, Roxzanne and Grace Goh) .Grace Goh and Roxzanne Manohran amongst the top 2% students across all Murdoch campuses worldwide!

Some management gurus refer to two specific dimensions to define quality – performance quality and conformance quality. Performance quality is often associated with operational superiority. Conformance quality is the consistency in reproducing the same quality results repeatedly in a reliable and dependable manner. If such are the measures of quality then KDU UC can indeed claim to be an institution of outstanding quality.

To Sit or not to Sit?

We've all heard about 'electoral reforms' but do we truly understand its impact on our nation? What is it? Is it necessary? Or is it just another farce? To find out more, come join the talk on "To sit or not to sit?" Organized by the KDU Law Society, this will be an intellectual discussion pertaining the importance of electoral reforms.

Date: 23 April 2012

Time: 8pm

Venue: KDU University College, Section 13 campus

Entrance Fee : Free (KDU staff & students), RM 10 (Public)
*Click HERE for event page

Career Talk and Recruitment Drive 2012

Heard of Hush Puppies and Ganad? Well, wish to have a chance to strike a career with them? The Transmarco Group of Companies (Hush Puppies) and GANAD Sdn.Bhd (Media owner-Outdoor Advertising) will be heading over to the KDU Career Talk and Recruitment Drive. Calling all final year students, here is your chance to hear it directly from the employers about these companies and to seek available jobs! 


Date: 28th March
Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Venue: KDU University College, Section 13 campus (LH1)
*Book your seats with thloh@kdu.edu.my or sign up with Shirley Koh/Zie/Yit Mun at the reception counter, Block B (KDU Section 13 campus) 

Idolademokrasi Gameshop!

What if,  you have the chance to to look into problems and issues of citizens in Malaysia with a group? Organized by the KDU Law Department and Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights, the Idolademokrasi Gameshop aims to excite, empower and activate citizens to take action where is matters most.

It will be a fun gameshop as it challenges citizens to act, and take real and tangible action regarding problems that affect them or those that affect others.

UndiMsia! - UndiMsia! is a fiercely non-partisan citizen education movement aimed at building D-I-Y communities by providing necessary tools for citizens to deal with their problems and issues faced.

This is the time, to shine as citizens and stand up for what you believe, right or wrong. An event not to be missed!

When? 18th February

Where? KDU University College, Section 13 campus (LH2)

What time? 10.00am-2.00pm

*Contact Kenneth (016-2626935) or Ms.Lau (03-79536938) for more information

To understand more about UndiMsia, click HERE.

Dr.Keith Sharpe on "Why study with University of London International Programmes?"

Have you ever thought of pursuing your studies with University of London International Programmes but aren't sure of it ? Well then, fret not! Let this talk furnish you will all questions and queries in your head on "Why study with University of London International Programmes?". 

Mark your date with Dr. Keith Sharpe and team from LSE (London School of Economics) as they take you on a journey of truth on the University of London Degrees.

Who is Dr.Keith Sharpe?

He is the Director of University of London International Programmes at London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

About University of London Degrees:

University of London Degrees are respected throughout the world for their high academic standards and up to date content. The courses have been designed by the academic teams at the London School of Economics, and are examined to the same high standards that have made LSE the world-leading institution that it is today.

*Reserve a seat today with Shirley or Zie (03-79536943/48/50) or email (knkoh@kdu.edu.my/snurzieyana@kdu.edu.my)

-Free entrance

-Brought to you by KDU School of Business & Law

Study Visit to Astro

The Business students have been involved in study visits since the first visit to an agency back in November 2011. From then on, Mr. Loh Teck Hua (Lecturer, School of Business and Law) has been actively bringing the Business students to study visits as he has gotten positive feedback from students in terms of learning, experiencing and implementation of knowledge.

Business Students Developed Potato Chips Ad Campaign

From left: Chris, Wan Shin, Siti, Maggie, Pei Sze and Adrian from group 1, the WINNERS!

Every student knows this: after the classes comes the TEST! For the Keele University students, the study visit to CCAS Advertising Agency on 18^th November 2011 too ended with a test – an assessment, to be precise!

You can read more about the study visit HERE!

Mixing Business With Pleasure – All For A Good Cause

Written by Ng Chin Hooi

The annual Newstart Charity Bazaar event was the brainchild of Adventist Community Services. Helmed by the main organizers Feruni Ceramiche Sdn Bhd and Adventist Lay Services and Industry (ASI), it was officially launched in 2008 with the noble objective of raising precious funds for the disabled and the underprivileged.

This year’s Newstart Charity Bazaar was held on 16th October, 2011, at the Petaling Jaya Taman Bandar SS2 open field adjoining the SS2 food court which used to be the famous SS2 ‘Glutton Street’. The objective of the 2011 bazaar was to raise RM 1 million for its beneficiaries: Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, Multi-Mutual Charity Association and Hospis Malaysia. Teamwork