DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 10)

Sunrise Photography Outing at Penang Hill: A Memorable First Adventure for DISTED Photography Club On October 19th, 2024, the DISTED Photography Club (DPC) organised a sunrise photography outing at Penang Hill. The event was open to all college members, and a total of 25 students participated, accompanied by three lecturers from the School of Engineering […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 9)

From Classroom to Production Line: Hands-On Learning Experience for Students On October 1, 2024, students from the Diplomas in Accounting, Business Studies, and the SACEi programs, along with their lecturers, took part in an educational field trip to ZW Group. The trip aimed to give students practical exposure to an operational business environment and enhance […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 8)

DISTED College Celebrates Convocation Class of 2024 and Expands Academic Horizons DISTED College celebrated its 32nd Convocation Ceremony and 37th Anniversary at Heritage Hall, Penang, on 26 October 2024. The event honoured the Class of 2024, with Professor Dr Vikneswaran Nair, the college president, leading the ceremony and encouraging graduates to embrace new challenges and […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 7)

Budget 2025: Timely Support for Developing Courses in Digital Technology, AI, Data Science, and Related Fields The 2025 Budget’s introduction of special tax incentives for higher education institutions developing courses in digital technology, AI, data science, and related fields is timely for DISTED College, which plans to launch its Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics) […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 6)

Empowering DISTED College Through Sustainable Innovation and Leadership Why Parents Still Champion the Science Stream: Unlocking Future Success Although fewer students in Malaysia are choosing the science stream, many parents continue to encourage their children to follow this path. While science subjects are often seen as difficult, and job opportunities in some fields may appear […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 5)

Empowering DISTED College Through Sustainable Innovation and Leadership DISTED President, Prof. Dr. Vikneswaran Nair, attended the three-day Green Legacy Summit at Persada Johor International Convention Centre from 8 to 10 October 2024. The event focuses on positioning Johor as a leader in environmental sustainability. With the theme “Global Unity for Climate Action,” the event brings […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 4)

Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: DISTED College’s 10th Anniversary as a PTE Test Centre DISTED College is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th year as a Pearson Test of English (PTE) Test Centre and the official launch of the newly renovated DISTED College PTE Test Centre on 1 October 2024. This significant milestone […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 3)

Leadership Camp 2024: A Day of Connection, Creativity, and Fun at DISTED College On September 12, 2024, DISTED College hosted its annual Leadership Camp at Heritage Hall, with around 25 new and returning students participating. This year, the inclusion of new intake students made the event particularly special. The day began with an ice-breaking session […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 2)

Adelaide University Expands Global Reach for Malaysian Students Adelaide University, a merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, will officially launch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to welcome Malaysian admissions. As a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) research-intensive universities, it offers a world-class education to prepare students for […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 9 Issue 1)

DISTED College Celebrates Pre-University Studies Programmes Completion 2024 The 2024 Pre-University Programme Completion Ceremony at DISTED College celebrated the achievements of 78 students, highlighting academic success, personal growth, and community support. On September 7, 2024, 78 students were invited to attend the completion of their Pre-University Studies Programme ceremony at DISTED Heritage Hall, streamed live […]
DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 8 Issue 10)

DISTED College Champions Creativity at Excite Hackathon 2024: Empowering Youth in Graphic and 3D Design DISTED College demonstrated its commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative talent by training school students in graphic and 3D design during the Excite Hackathon 2024. Organised by Penang Math Platform (PMP) and sponsored by Flex, this dynamic event […]
Merdeka Day Clean-up 2024: Embracing Malaysia Madani – Jiwa Merdeka

In the spirit of “Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka”, Penang celebrated World Clean-up Day a week before the Merdeka celebration. This meaningful community initiative was held on 24th August 2024 at Teluk Bahang’s Angsana Beach Resort. This event symbolised our collective freedom and responsibility to protect Malaysia’s natural heritage. Organised by DISTED College in collaboration with […]