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Applying Science into Our Daily Lives
How do we apply scientific formulas or theories into our daily lives? According to Associate Professor Dr Hon Wei Min, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University,
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By Edrea Sun Since its inception many hundred years ago, the dragon boat race had traditionally drawn huge crowds in the thousands comprising rowers, supporters, foreign tourists, curious onlookers and locals alike. This time around the festival has come early and was held at the Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden, the first ever water activity held
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Nocturne:Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
By Khoo Kok Kian Nocturne is derived from the French word, Noctunal and from Latin, Nocturnus. People usually interpret it as a music piece which is inspired by night. A very famous classical music piece by Frederic Chopin was also named based on this word. Kazuo Ishiguro, a prominent author, who is also penned The
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By Conrad Edmund Bateman Mitch Albom once said that, “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” In conjunction with a yearlong celebration of UCSI University’s Silver Jubilee, the
"Light UP Lives Charity"
Innovations in leadership
“When you push your own boundaries, you discover things about yourself which you never knew.” That was what happened to 102 students, carefully chosen by their universities to attend the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Future Leaders Camp 2010 at Nilai Springs Resort.
For three consecutive days from the 23rd to the 25th of October 2010, the organizers hoped that participants from Malaysia, China, Africa, India, Mongolia, Indonesia, the Middle East and other parts of Asia would enhanced their knowledge on gender issues afflicting the world today.
Students were exposed to a line of A-Class speakers such as Dale Carnegie trainers from Petaling Jaya, Miss Wendy Lee from Chapter One Asia and Fahri Azzat from Petaling Jaya who spoke on topics such as inspirational leadership and understanding the assumptions and realities of gender issues these days.
Students and speakers shared ideas on how to overcome the barrier in gender specific challenges such as why women should be allowed to hold top positions in the corporate world and why they should not be considered as the weaker sex. They should be given equal rights just like men.
Part of the molding programme, including a session of how to overcome low self-esteem, positive thinking and how to influence people with your words by the Dale Carnegie trainers as well as a beauty and grooming session by Chapter One Asia. The programme was made more interesting with a Parliamentary-Styled Discussion on Higher Educational Institutions Gender Neutrality Act 2010 which was overseen by Fahri Azzat, a human rights lawyer.
On the last day, the participants had the rare opportunity to listen to the Member of Parliament for Kuala Kangsar, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, as she delivered her keynote address.“True leaders do not jostle for positions nor do they seek out posts for the simple prestige it brings. They are people who spread positive messages and lead others to do the right thing.” Tan Sri Rafidah stressed that as a leader, we do not demand respect but earn respect by respecting others and also by encouraging people to set a good example.
The future leaders were given a round of applause for their keen awareness of current issues and hoped that they would take greater notice of gender issues from here on. MOHE proclaimed the camp a success and would look towards making it an even bigger event in 2011.
Before the camp ended, a few students gave their thoughts on what they really felt about the camp and gender equality.
Aida Zulkifli, a Malaysian from Taylor’s University said I agree with what Tan Sri said “When a woman comments that she is the weaker sex, tell her to speak for herself”. “This statement opens door for men to discriminate. Stand up for yourself and people will know that gender differences are not an issue”. Peter Simbaya, a Zambian student from Nilai UC said “This camp really helped me to build my self confidence and appearance”. “I now have a higher self esteem and will no longer doubt my abilities when it comes to getting a difficult task done. I really enjoyed the camp and am looking forward to the one in 2011”.
