DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 9)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, This issue of Discourse covers our annual Merdeka Day. It is a time of reflection, celebration, and gratitude to our countrymen who made our independence possible in 1956. You will hear from our colleagues on the day’s meaning, and you will hear about the celebration by our students […]
Open Mic 2026 Brings Talent, Creativity and Community Spirit to DISTED College
Throughout the month of July, students at DISTED College enjoyed a vibrant lunchtime experience through Open Mic 2026, an initiative organised by the Student Representative Council (SRC). Designed around the theme “Engage and Interact”, the event provided a welcoming and low-pressure platform for students to showcase their talents while strengthening campus engagement. Held across four weekly sessions, Open Mic 2026 featured a […]
OFM 2026 Pre-Departure Training Camp
DISTED College successfully hosted the Malaysian Physics Olympiad (OFM) 2026 Training Camp from 2 to 6 June 2026, providing intensive preparation for Malaysia’s top physics students ahead of several prestigious international competitions. The five-day residential programme brought together 14 official contestants representing Malaysia, alongside six invited potential candidates. Supported by nine trainers and facilitators, the camp served as a […]
Visit to Moore Penang
The School of Business and Hospitality recently organised an industrial visit to Moore Penang for Diploma and Degree Accounting students as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration and providing students with practical exposure to the accounting profession. The visit was graciously hosted by Mr Tham Shien Hong, Partner of Moore Penang and Industry Advisor to DISTED College. Students were introduced to Moore […]
Young Communicators Take Centre Stage at Mic Drop 2026
The School of Communication, Arts and Multimedia (SCM), DISTED College, marked another successful milestone with the organisation of its flagship outreach event, Mic Drop 2026, on 25 July 2026. The annual competition brought together aspiring young communicators from more than seven secondary schools across Penang, including SMK Convent Datuk Keramat, SMK Convent Green Lane, SMK […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 8)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, As our semester break comes to an end, our community outreach programmes on campus will gradually transition back to an academic focus. This week, our Programme of the Week highlights community initiatives aligned with UNSDG 4 (Quality Education) and UNSDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). DISTED hosted the […]
Speechcraft 2026 Kicks Off with Aspiring Student Speakers
Speechcraft 2026 officially commenced on 3 July 2026, welcoming eight students eager to strengthen their public speaking and communication skills through the internationally recognised Toastmasters programme. Led by Mr Wilson Loo, President of the Great2B Toastmasters Club, the programme attracted a diverse group of participants, primarily from the Cambridge A-Level programme, with additional students from […]
DISTED Successfully Completes MOTAC Audit
DISTED College recently hosted an audit conducted by officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Penang, comprising Mr Rohaizad bin Abu Hasan, Mr Mohd Hafizzudin bin Mohd Yusoff, and Madam Revathy a/p Muruvin. The audit reaffirmed DISTED’s compliance as a certified provider of higher education programmes in the tourism and hospitality sector, including the Diploma in Hotel […]
Alumni Reunion 2026: A Memorable Homecoming At DISTED
DISTED College celebrated a significant milestone with the successful organisation of its first official Alumni Reunion since its establishment. The event welcomed 55 alumni back to campus, bringing together graduates from as early as 1996 alongside members of the graduating Class of 2026. The reunion served as a meaningful homecoming, offering alumni an opportunity to […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 7)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, A big part of DISTED’s mission is to be an integral part of the Penang community. This week, DISTED continued its collaboration with JPN, schools under JPN, and MAGGI, as the School of Business and Hospitality hosted the finals of the MAGGI Secondary School Cooking Competition 2026. We […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 6)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a dear friend and benefactor of DISTED College, Datuk Leela Mohd Ali, on 31 July 2026. As the founder of Kelab Penyayang and a custodian of the Tun Endon Scholarship, Datuk Leela dedicated much of her life to serving others and creating opportunities […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 5)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, Time waits for no man and the past week has proven just that. Since my last update, we’ve been busy with exciting developments. On 21 July, our School of Business & Hospitality signed an MoU with PICEB’s BE Associate, strengthening industry-academia ties to boost student engagement and experiential […]
