Power Chef Competiton 2010 at KDU College!

Written by: Ann Teoh


Calling all Form 4 and Form 5 secondary students! Here is your chance to prove your culinary skills at KDU's 2010 Power Chef competition. There is a chance you may win the big cash prize. You will never know if you do not give it a try. Key in the date, 26th March, in your handphone as this is the Preliminary round. Speak to your school counsellors as bus transport will be provided for you and your school mates. See you there!

KDU introduces First and Only Golf Resort Management diploma in Malaysia

Written by: Ann Teoh

Are you contemplating a career in golf resort management? You don't have to go far.

KDU College is introducing the First and Only Golf Resort Management diploma in Malaysia.This is in collaboration with Saujana Golf & Country Club and La Trobe University, Australia. The modules are taught jointly by KDU and Saujana.

The Official Launch is on:
24th March 2010 Wednesday
TIME: 8.30am
VENUE: Auditorium, KDU College
Damansara Jaya Campus

Come to KDU College and find out more. Or contact Mr Jerome Heah of KDU (Damansara Jaya Campus) at 03-7728 8123 ext 625, or email jerome@kdu.edu.my, for more details. For more information, please click here or call 603-7953 6688.

KDU Tourism & Hospitality Management - French & German Language Cultural Week

Written by: Ann Teoh

If you've never heard a French or German song being sung by a Malaysian, you should not miss this Battle of the Karaoke in German and French this week.

With song lyrics and You Tube links provided by Mr Alan Gwihelm, Mr Bruno and Mr Thomas Liebecke, some students like Atiqah and Baha have just discovered that they can sing! Perhaps you can join them too. Check out this food and language festival at KDU College.

When: 15 - 18th March 2010
Where: KDU Auditorium, DJ Campus
What: French & German Movies, Karaoke competitions, French/German food fare at KDU Square
Who: Er... you can get autographs from the gorgeous French & German lecturers :)

Songs for Karaoke Contest
German songs:
http://htca.kdu.edu.my/blogs/thomas/songs_karaoke_contest.html

French songs:
http://htca.kdu.edu.my/blogs/alanlb

KDU Chef Lecturer did Malaysia Proud!

Written by: Ann Teoh


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

Live webcast of University of London Graduation Ceremony

Written by: Ann Teoh

The University of London External System is webcasting its 2010 London Graduation Ceremony, live from the Barbican Centre on Monday 15 March 2010, between 13:30 – 17:30 GMT.

All you have to do to view this very special event is log on to:

http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/graduationwebcast

Please remind your friends and family to watch and don’t forget to give them the above link.

There will also be an opportunity to access complete coverage as video-on-demand on the same link after the event: http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/graduationwebcast

Webcast Programme

13:30: Interviews with students and staff from London and abroad
14:30: The Graduation Ceremony
16:30: Reception

Please Note: Times given are GMT and may vary slightly.

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!