{"id":35885,"date":"2025-01-24T15:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T07:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/?p=35885"},"modified":"2025-01-24T15:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T07:39:04","slug":"disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-10-issue-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-10-issue-8\/","title":{"rendered":"DISTED Discourse \u2013 Full Insights (Volume 10 Issue 8)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"35885\" class=\"elementor elementor-35885\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e56d5b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e56d5b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18be394\" data-id=\"18be394\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7adc435 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7adc435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Outstanding Success in DISTED College's Cambridge A-Level Oct\/Nov 2024 Results <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-872c920 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"872c920\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ab514d\" data-id=\"7ab514d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea900f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dea900f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CAL-results.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0d398a\" data-id=\"c0d398a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b047aac elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b047aac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The much-anticipated release of the Cambridge A-Level (CAL) October\/November 2024 examination results on January 9, 2025, marked a moment of immense pride and celebration for DISTED College. This year&#8217;s results highlighted remarkable achievements and the unwavering dedication of students, parents, and educators.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Achieving a stellar 100% pass rate in six key subjects\u2014Accounting, Economics, Further Mathematics, Law, Physics, and Psychology\u2014showcases the extraordinary efforts and perseverance of both students and teachers throughout this rigorous programme. Among the many high achievers, several students stood out as Top Scorers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zenith Yap<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 4A*<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yeoh Chun Xiang<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 3A* 1A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edwin Chuah Wei Han<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 3A*<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ol><li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chan Xian Hong<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 4A<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These exceptional students have set a new standard of excellence, reflecting their dedication and the supportive learning environment provided by DISTED College.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8e81876 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8e81876\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eabb617\" data-id=\"eabb617\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8ecb8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b8ecb8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Result-1a-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35909\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Result-1a-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Result-1a-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Result-1a-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Result-1a-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Result-1a.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-487f84d\" data-id=\"487f84d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc4d9b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc4d9b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking at the overall performance for the 2024 CAL cohort, the results were equally impressive. A notable 33% of students scored A*\/A across multiple subjects, with top-performing disciplines including Accounting, Psychology, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Paper, and Physics. Additionally, 43% of students achieved A*\/A grades in Mathematics and Sciences, further emphasizing their exceptional aptitude in these challenging fields.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year\u2019s achievements reaffirm DISTED College\u2019s commitment to academic excellence and holistic education. Congratulations to all CAL students for their outstanding results, and heartfelt gratitude to the educators and families who supported them. We are confident these achievers will continue to shine as they embark on their next academic and professional journeys. Well done, and may your futures be as bright as your achievements!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0Geong Chooi Peng,Head, School of Pre-University Studies\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b178b8b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b178b8b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d8986c\" data-id=\"2d8986c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d50d45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d50d45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remarks from the President<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At DISTED College, academic excellence is a defining principle and a reflection of our dedication to nurturing well-rounded, high-achieving individuals. Our unwavering focus on quality education ensures that students are prepared to excel academically and equipped with the skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-evolving world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This commitment to excellence is evident in the consistent achievements of our students, whose accomplishments demonstrate the strength of our teaching methods, the dedication of our faculty, and the supportive environment we cultivate. These successes are not just numbers; they are the stories of ambition, perseverance, and the transformative power of education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the heart of our approach is a belief in holistic development. Beyond academic results, we aim to inspire every student&#8217;s intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning. We also recognise the vital role of parents, educators, and the broader DISTED community in fostering an ecosystem that drives success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we celebrate the achievements of our students, we remain committed to maintaining and enhancing this culture of excellence. Together, we will continue to empower future leaders and changemakers, ensuring that DISTED graduates make meaningful contributions to society and the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Prof. Dr. Vikneswaran Nair\u00a0,\u00a0President\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b79549 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b79549\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a068ac8\" data-id=\"a068ac8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1273aca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1273aca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-338x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-35910\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-338x600.jpeg 338w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e8c280 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e8c280\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-84011c5\" data-id=\"84011c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67e4a97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67e4a97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In education, nothing is more satisfying than seeing students excel. Recently, one of my students achieved outstanding success in her visual art project for SACE Visual Arts-Art, earning well-deserved recognition nationally for her work. Her classmates also performed remarkably well. Reflecting on their year-long journey, their success stemmed from a combination of their dedication, a student-centred teaching approach, and a supportive learning environment. I would like to share the \u201crecipe\u201d that contributed to their achievement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every successful project starts with a solid foundation in the fundamentals. I guided my students through core artistic concepts like composition and colour theory and introduced them to various art movements<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">which we explored further during a visit to an art exhibition. To enhance their technical skills, we explored a range of mediums, including painting, mixed media, and digital art, allowing them to discover where their passions and strengths aligned. This process equipped them with the confidence and tools to express their ideas effectively.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-MY\" xml:lang=\"EN-MY\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">On<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">e of the most valuable lessons I emphasi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ed was the importance of storytelling in visual art. Powerful art <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> just look good; it evokes emotion, shares a story, or challenges perceptions. I often asked them, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-MY\" xml:lang=\"EN-MY\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Emphasis\">\u201cWhat do you want your work to say?\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-MY\" xml:lang=\"EN-MY\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> This simple yet thought-provoking question encouraged them to reflect on their thoughts, experiences, and values. I <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">firmly believe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> that every student has unique ways of expressing themselves. By connecting their work to their identities, their art became more authentic, meaningful, and impactful.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263657852 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-deb6f2f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"deb6f2f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-308e0ce\" data-id=\"308e0ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a60f6bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a60f6bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a-1024x819.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35920\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a-600x480.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a-15x12.jpeg 15w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Class1a.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca0a099\" data-id=\"ca0a099\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9c026 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d9c026\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-1024x819.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35922\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-600x480.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-2048x1638.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Museum1a-15x12.jpeg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c2af92e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c2af92e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-941849f\" data-id=\"941849f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0e30a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c0e30a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reflections on the Social Psychology Journey <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d8fb42 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d8fb42\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-116dc14\" data-id=\"116dc14\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d63c85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d63c85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-450x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-35923\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Image-6-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb5914a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb5914a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we conclude this semester\u2019s social psychology module, I reflect on the incredible growth and engagement shown by our students. This course explored how our thoughts, behaviours, and emotions are influenced by social forces such as group dynamics, cultural norms, and stereotypes. Watching students connect these concepts to their own lives has been truly inspiring.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Topics like conformity, social identity, and persuasion sparked deep reflection, helping students better understand themselves and their interactions. Many shared personal insights, from recognizing the influence of peer pressure to understanding the role of group affiliations in shaping their self-concept. These discussions created a safe space for intellectual and emotional growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The classroom was vibrant with energy, particularly during debates and activities. Role-playing exercises and case studies brought abstract concepts to life, helping students apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios like media influence and decision-making. Projects on topics like the psychological roots of prejudice further demonstrated their ability to engage critically with societal issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This journey was not just academic; it was transformational. Students developed critical thinking skills and greater self-awareness, equipping them to navigate relationships, workplaces, and communities with empathy and intention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As their instructor, it has been a privilege to guide them through this journey. The principles of social psychology will undoubtedly continue to shape their perspectives and decisions in the years to come. I look forward to seeing how these insights empower them in their personal and professional lives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Indra Sellappan,\u00a0Lecturer, School of Psychology\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ec051f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ec051f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a2a919\" data-id=\"8a2a919\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5b4bd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5b4bd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Justice without a Legal Representation <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44b9a7a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44b9a7a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-536f40b\" data-id=\"536f40b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-effe873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"effe873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People\u202fare\u202fpermitted\u202fto\u202fargue\u202ftheir\u202fcase\u202fin\u202fcourt\u202fin\u202fMalaysia; This\u202fprocedure\u202fis\u202fknown\u202fas\u202flitigant\u202fin\u202fperson.\u202fAccording\u202fto\u202fthis\u202flegal\u202fprinciple, anyone\u202fcan\u202frepresent\u202fthemselves\u202fin\u202fcourt\u202fif\u202fthey\u202fso\u202fwant.\u202fThe\u202fmajority\u202fof\u202fpeople\u202fchoose\u202fthis path\u202fif\u202fthey\u202fcan\u202fhandle\u202ftheir\u202fcase\u202fon\u202ftheir\u202fown\u202for\u202fcannot\u202fafford\u202fan\u202fattorney.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, this means that you have to be able to understand what the laws are, what the court processes entail, and be capable of presenting your case properly. Malaysian courts do attempt to assist litigants in person in conducting their cases fairly, but it is ultimately the plaintiff\u2019s responsibility to comply with the court\u2019s procedures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most typical use is in less complex matters such as small claims, traffic offenses, or family issues. When the case is complex and involves many legal subtleties or significant financial stakes, it is usually wise to engage a legal professional.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One notable case is Hashimah Ismail,\u00a0 Ketua Pensyarah Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awak (2015), where a retired civil servant successfully reinstated her pension rights without a lawyer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you choose to appear for yourself, you can seek assistance from legal aid clinics, online resources, or volunteer lawyers. While it is a challenging process, it offers an opportunity for everyone, regardless of their financial capacity, to pursue justice.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At DISTED College, students are exposed to the application of such legal principles in their academic programmes, equipping them with foundational knowledge of court procedures and legal frameworks. This prepares them to understand and navigate real-world legal scenarios effectively.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Rishindran A\/L Paramanathan, Lecturer, School of Business and Hospitality<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9620ae1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9620ae1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5d1486\" data-id=\"c5d1486\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1652a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1652a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My Journey at DISTED: A Window to Growth and Resilience <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75e3250 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"75e3250\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-550251b\" data-id=\"550251b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e2be75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e2be75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-600x450.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-35924\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_0568-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6581463 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6581463\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e92ea5f\" data-id=\"e92ea5f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4ea9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc4ea9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I still remember how I felt on my first day at DISTED\u2014it was like stepping into uncharted territory. I had enrolled in the Cambridge A Levels program, a decision that now feels bold and daunting in hindsight. Of the three subjects I chose, two were completely unfamiliar to me, and I had no prior background in them. This meant facing a steep learning curve right from the start.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The idea of tackling subjects I had never studied before was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. A Levels is renowned for its rigorous nature, and I often wondered if I had made the right choice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Yet, in the end, it was all worth it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The teachers at DISTED played a pivotal role in shaping my journey. From Accounting to Economics, Statistics to Mathematics, every class was engaging and enriching. Their guidance, encouragement, and teaching transformed my initial uncertainty into determination. Without their support, I might have given up on the subjects I initially found intimidating and missed out on the immense satisfaction of mastering them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond academics, the vibrant community at DISTED left a lasting impact. The campus was a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds, ensuring every interaction was unique and enriching. The camaraderie among students created a warm and welcoming environment that made my college experience even more memorable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">Looking back on the past year and a half, I can see how much I\u2019ve grown, both academically and personally. Tackling unfamiliar subjects taught me resilience and perseverance, lessons that extended beyond the classroom. The support of the teachers and the lively student community made my time at DISTED truly unforgettable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, if someone were to ask me, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;What\u2019s it like at DISTED?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I would say, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. At DISTED, those windows are wide open, revealing not just a soul but a heart.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tan Kay Jern,&nbsp;Alumni of Cambridge A-Level<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd3acdf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd3acdf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d0f925\" data-id=\"0d0f925\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af3b322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af3b322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DISTED Students Learn Financial Planning Through \u2018Moolahpoly\u2019 Event <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d384f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d384f3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94cf4bf\" data-id=\"94cf4bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca9e17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ca9e17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo3-600x450.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-35925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo3-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo3-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/photo3.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d72167 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d72167\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b0db0b2\" data-id=\"b0db0b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a7da4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75a7da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A group of degree and diploma students from the Accounting and Communication courses from DISTED College took part in an event known as \u2018Moolahpoly\u2019 on 14th Jan 2025. The event consisted of a budget planning competition that allowed students to partake in a hands-on experience for planning, saving and managing finances.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The event was a part of a larger movement known as The Mindful Moolah Movement led by the final year communication students of Universiti Sains Malaysia with the intention to improve the financial literacy of the Malaysian youth. The term Moolah is an American slang used to describe money and serves as evidence for the movement\u2019s amusing approach towards social issues.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DISTED students didn\u2019t want to miss the opportunity to take part in the event. They believed that initiatives like these can help shape the younger generations approach towards managing their finances in an informed way more suitable for today\u2019s world. According to them, the challenge set up in Moolahpoly did not only seem out of the box but interesting as well. The students also within the campaign found relevance with UNs\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals of \u201cNo poverty, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The event was even more successful and meaningful with the presence of financial experts from Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Great Eastern Takaful Tabung Haji, and Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara, who shared their wealth of knowledge and practical strategies on financial planning, emphasizing the importance of early savings and smart money management.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Nadia Jefri,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Head, School of Communication and General Studies<\/span><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-febaf00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"febaf00\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c304973\" data-id=\"c304973\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b0ab7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15b0ab7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>\u00a0Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Chinese New Year and Happy holidays! \ud83c\udf89\ud83c\udf4a\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fa98c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fa98c1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e193300\" data-id=\"e193300\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eef350 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eef350\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Editorial Board members will take a week\u2019s break to celebrate Chinese New Year, and we\u2019ll be back with more updates on 6th February. See you soon!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outstanding Success in DISTED College&#8217;s Cambridge A-Level Oct\/Nov 2024 Results The much-anticipated release of the Cambridge A-Level (CAL) October\/November 2024 examination results on January 9, 2025, marked a moment of immense pride and celebration for DISTED College. This year&#8217;s results highlighted remarkable achievements and the unwavering dedication of students, parents, and educators. 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