Supporting Penang’s Journey Towards a Healthier Future
DISTED College is proud to have hosted the NAWEM Penang Health Carnival 2026, a meaningful community initiative dedicated to promoting preventive healthcare, early detection, and healthier lifestyles. Our participation heeds the call by the state government to address the nation’s growing health challenges as highlighted by Penang Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 18 Issue 8)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, We are proud to welcome back our very own Physics Lecturer, Dr. Tan Fuyi, who recently led the Malaysian team to a remarkable achievement at the Al-Fergani International Physics Olympiad (FIPhO) 2026 in Uzbekistan. Under Dr. Tan’s leadership, the Malaysian Physics team returned home with one silver, one […]
Staying Healthy During The Haze
The haze is a recurring environmental concern in Penang that can affect the health and well-being of our community. Poor air quality caused by smoke, dust, and airborne particles may lead to coughing, eye irritation, breathing difficulties, and other respiratory problems. Children, older adults, and individuals with asthma or existing respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable. […]
Lemme Celebrate: Marking A Decade of Empowerment at LemmeLearn
Our School of Psychology recently partnered with the LemmeLearn Empowerment Center – a vocational training programme specially designed to include people with special needs into the community and provide them with the required skills for employment and functional living – to mark the latter’s 10th anniversary. Held at the Heritage Hall at DISTED College, the […]
A Lesson in Compassion: DISTED Students Connect with the Community
Members of our Kelab Penyayang recently experienced a truly enlightening visit to the Fo Yi – NKF Dialysis Centre run by the Penang Fo Yi Haemodialysis Society. The visit helped our members better understand what patients go through during dialysis and how important kidney health is. They also learnt how long each treatment lasts and […]
The First Isn’t Always the Winner
Apple has finally entered the foldable smartphone market. On 9 September 2026, Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable iPhone. Meanwhile, Samsung has already reached its eighth generation of foldable smartphones. To some, Apple may seem years behind. But does arriving later always mean losing? Not necessarily. Samsung was among the pioneers of foldable […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 18 Issue 7)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, It’s been an eventful week for us all at DISTED College with our lecturers and students participating in two major events in Penang and Kuala Lumpur simultaneously. We had the pleasure of hosting the NAWEM Penang Health Carnival 2026 at our campus last Saturday. Held in support of […]
DISTED and Our Community: Inculcating a Love for Learning from A Young Age
Learning has no age limit, but the journey can begin in childhood. At DISTED College, we believe in nurturing curiosity and a love for learning from a young age, which was why our School of Communication, Arts and Multimedia Programme Leader Luqman Aliff readily accepted an invitation to serve as tutor for the Climate Disaster […]
Self-Care Is More Than Taking a Day Off
When we hear the phrase “self-care”, we might picture taking a day off, sleeping in, watching films or spending the whole day doing nothing. These can all be enjoyable, and sometimes they are exactly what we need. Yet self-care is more than simply stepping away from our responsibilities. From a psychological perspective, self-care involves recognising […]
Mathematics Heuristics Programme 2026: Mathematics Made Easy
Put Down the Phone, Pick Up the Opportunity
There is nothing wrong with scrolling through social media or enjoying some alone time looking at your phone when you’re not attending classes. But if college becomes nothing more than attending lectures and completing assignments and being on your phone in between, you may be missing out on some of the most valuable experiences that […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 18 Issue 6)
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, It is always a pleasure to walk around campus and see our students engrossed in their studies or chatting animatedly with one another. Seeing their energy and enthusiasm gives me hope we can overcome the challenges that our world faces today. It has been an interesting and insightful […]
