APEL – Flexible Education for Working Professionals

Due to financial circumstances, some may have opted to work instead of pursuing higher education right after graduating from secondary school. Fortunately, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) introduced the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) in 2011 which enables working individuals who lack formal academic qualifications to pursue their studies at higher education institutions1. APEL …

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Luxuries During the Pandemic: Appreciating the Things We Took for Granted

In a world full of uncertainties and restrictions wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, the definition of luxuries for many people have changed. No longer are women dreaming about that Fendi bag (when would they be able to use it during lockdown, right?) and the installation of that in-car entertainment system can definitely wait. For many, …

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Malaysia: A Land of Career Opportunities for INTI’s International Students

Kuhandran Samudrapandiyan from Sri Lanka and Mario Hermawan from Indonesia, who pursued their higher education at INTI International College Subang and INTI International University respectively, are now successful working adults in Malaysia. Kuhandran Samudrapandiyan from Sri Lanka is currently working in Maybank as a Software Engineer. For many professionals, including those who are just beginning …

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Studying in a Prestigious Japanese University After A-Levels Had Never Crossed My Mind

Life is full of choices, and sometimes a person may even need to decide between two equally good options. Knowing that there is no take two in life, Chong Shin Yit, 21, a Cambridge A Levels graduate from INTI College Nilai who completed the programme in 2018chose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pursue his studies overseas. …

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Whisking Her Way Through the Pandemic

Following Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement regarding the extension of operating hours for sports-related premises, many members of the public, including athletes, are thrilled to continue utilising these facilities and break a sweat. Chew Sze Chyi, Malaysia’s women’s singles figure skater, is no exception. Chew Sze Chyi is currently pursuing …

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Banking on Environmentally Friendly Furniture to Reduce Cardboard Footprint

When many brick-and-mortar stores were forced to close as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened in March, Malaysians began to turn to online retailers to source for things from daily essentials to electronics and everything in between. In fact, Malaysia’s online retail sales surged 28.9 per cent in April 2020, although the total sales value of wholesale …

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A Different Return This Time Around

Malaysia has been home to international students for the longest time especially students from Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, China and Nigeria, to name a few. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported that the country has hosted over 120,000 international students1. Kanyapat Sukhapat is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in …

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