{"id":45223,"date":"2025-11-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/?p=45223"},"modified":"2025-11-21T08:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:59:38","slug":"disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-14-issue-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-14-issue-5\/","title":{"rendered":"DISTED Discourse \u2013 Full Insights (Volume 14 Issue 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Remarks from the President<\/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
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Dear DISTED Community,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This term continues to be vibrant with student-led activities and specially curated learning programs for our wider Penang Secondary School community. You will find highlights of these initiatives in this week\u2019s issue of DISTED Discourse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Our Pre-University Academic Team has been outstanding with our Physics and Computing colleagues sharing their\u00a0expertise\u00a0through a Physics Camp for secondary school students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This weekend, we will host our second Scholarship and\u00a0Honours\u00a0Night, where we will introduce our latest scholarship program, the Tun Endon Mahmood Scholarship. We will also announce recipients of the Dato\u2019 Seri Stephen Yeap Scholarship, IK Meek Scholarship,\u00a0SiWu\u00a0Education Trust Scholarship, DISTED Alumni Scholarship, and students on the President\u2019s List.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Finally, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to\u00a0Delwina\u00a0Cheah for her dedication to Judo, successfully\u00a0retaining\u00a0the top position in Malaysia\u2019s women\u2019s -57kg category for the third time. It is difficult to reach the top and even more challenging to stay there<\/span><\/p>

President,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Dato\u2019 Dr (h.c.) Lim Si Boon<\/span><\/span><\/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

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DISTED College Empowers Future Physicists Through Olympiad\nDevelopment Camp<\/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
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DISTED College, in collaboration with JPNPP, OFM, and AMISO, successfully hosted the 2025 Physics Olympiad Development Camp from October 14\u201316. This intensive program brought together 42 talented students for three days of rigorous training designed to strengthen their theoretical knowledge and practical skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The camp featured a unique blend of lectures and hands-on activities. Students explored advanced topics such as non-ideal gas laws while engaging in experiments like\u00a0determining\u00a0the molar mass of acetone and digitally analyzing projectile motion using smartphones and stroboscopes. Complementing these activities was computational training in Python and Excel, equipping participants with essential data analysis capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This applied-learning approach fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for high-level competitions and future scientific endeavors. A notable achievement\u00a0emerged\u00a0from this initiative: Wong Jun Yan from SMK Seri Balik Pulau was selected as the sole candidate from this cohort to advance to the national camp at DISTED in March 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This success underscores DISTED\u2019s commitment to nurturing elite scientific talent and providing a robust foundation for Malaysia\u2019s next generation of innovators.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Dr. Tan Fuyi\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Senior Lecturer,\u00a0School of Pre-University Studies\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

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The First-Time Challenges of Hosting a Webinar<\/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
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As part of our\u00a0Introduction to Mass Communication in the Digital Age \u6570\u5b57\u65f6\u4ee3\u5927\u4f17\u4f20\u64ad\u5165\u95e8\u8bfe\u7a0b<\/i>\u00a0project under the supervision of Ms Nadia Jefri, we embarked on a new experience: organising our very first\u00a0webinar. On 12 October, our event titled\u00a0\u201cImpacts of Cyberbullying: New Laws and Prevention of Cyberbullying in Malaysia\u201d\u00a0was held online via Google Meet. More than 30 participants attended, which was within our expectations. However, rather than focusing solely on the success, we want to share the challenges and lessons learned throughout the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

During the\u00a0initial\u00a0planning stage, we hesitated over whom to invite as speakers. Fortunately, with the guidance of our lecturer, we secured two distinguished guests:\u00a0Dato\u2019 Dr Jeyashree Srinivasan\u00a0and\u00a0Ms\u00a0Yugaswari\u00a0D\/O Shanmugam. We also scheduled a rehearsal to ensure smooth delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Things became difficult in the final weeks when we\u00a0realised\u00a0we had underestimated the time\u00a0required\u00a0for promotion. This forced us to postpone the\u00a0webinar\u00a0from 8 October to 12 October. It was a wake-up call that one small oversight can derail everything. We sought advice from Ms Nadia and worked hard to resolve the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Despite the challenge of attracting attendees on a weekend, our team managed to promote the event effectively. Finally, the big day arrived, and the\u00a0webinar\u00a0ran successfully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In the end, we gained valuable insights not only on organising events but also on the topic itself. We learned about preventive measures against cyberbullying, proposed laws, and real-life initiatives that uphold justice in Malaysia. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us, especially Ms Nadia, for guiding us through this journey.\u00a0<\/span>
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Geena Tan, Janice Low,\u00a0Nurjuma\u00a0Hanim, Maadesh,\u00a0Liniesha\u00a0Suresh and Jeeva<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Foundation in Arts Students\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

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AI in Financial Accounting: Preparing Future-Ready Graduates<\/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
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly\u00a0transforming\u00a0financial accounting. At DISTED College, the\u00a0Accounting\u00a0programme\u00a0is designed to prepare graduates for this evolving landscape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Traditional tasks such as data entry, bank reconciliations, and error detection are increasingly automated through AI-enabled tools. This shift enhances speed, accuracy, and\u00a0the reliability\u00a0of financial statements. Students at DISTED learn how these technologies are applied in practice, ensuring they are ready to meet industry demands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

AI can process vast datasets within seconds,\u00a0identifying\u00a0unusual transactions or patterns that may\u00a0indicate\u00a0fraud or errors. This allows accountants to focus on strategic analysis and decision-making rather than routine tasks. Through hands-on learning and exposure to tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Accounting Solver, and Excel Built AI, students\u00a0acquire\u00a0practical skills that employers highly value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

At DISTED College, AI is not replacing accountants; it is empowering them. Our\u00a0programme\u00a0prioritises\u00a0digital literacy, critical thinking, and adaptability, equipping graduates to add significant value to\u00a0organisations\u00a0in a technology-driven economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Adznida\u00a0Md Daud<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Lecturer, School of Business and\u00a0Hospitality\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

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Delwina Cheah Defends National Title at Penang\u2019s National Junior Judo Championship 2025 <\/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
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Penang became the stage for the National Junior\u00a0Judo\u00a0Championship in Bayan Lepas, where Malaysia\u2019s top under-21 athletes competed for national recognition. Among them was\u00a0Delwina\u00a0Cheah, a student from the School of Psychology at DISTED College, who faced the challenge of defending her title in the women\u2019s -57kg category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The pressure was significant.\u00a0Delwina\u00a0had won\u00a0the same title last year and added another national victory in May at the National Senior\u00a0Judo\u00a0Championship. With\u00a0expectations high, she relied on her\u00a0strong support\u00a0system and determination to overcome the challenge. Her efforts paid off as she successfully defended her title for the third time, reaffirming her position as Malaysia\u2019s top competitor in her category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Delwina\u00a0shared that balancing academics and sports is demanding, but she\u00a0remains\u00a0committed to excelling in both. Her achievement reflects resilience, discipline, and the ability to thrive under pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

DISTED College congratulates\u00a0Delwina\u00a0on her outstanding accomplishment and wishes her continued success in her academic and sporting journey.\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

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English Adventure Camp (Hong Kong Camp) <\/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
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DISTED College recently hosted the English Adventure Camp, welcoming five enthusiastic students from Hong Kong for an afternoon of learning and creativity. The camp was designed to help participants improve spoken English while fostering emotional awareness and self-expression. Activities such as\u00a0Two Facts and a Feeling<\/i>,\u00a0Time Traveler\u2019s Passport<\/i>, and\u00a0Body Expression Challenge<\/i>\u00a0encouraged students to share stories, describe emotions, and present ideas confidently using new vocabulary related to feelings, actions, and imagination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

One of the highlights was the\u00a0Feel-Better Friends<\/i>\u00a0activity, where students designed symbolic companions to express emotions creatively. This hands-on task nurtured imagination and helped them apply expressive language in meaningful ways. Peer interaction, active listening, and supportive feedback throughout the camp expanded their English word bank and boosted confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The session ended with the\u00a0Inner Voice Reflection Circle<\/i>, a moment of celebration for personal growth, courage, and empathy. The camp was a heartwarming experience that\u00a0showcased\u00a0the power of language and creative learning in building emotional intelligence and communication skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ambalakalidachayini\u00a0Devi A\/P Ravi\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Lecturer, School of Psychology\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<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community,\u00a0 This term continues to be vibrant with student-led activities and specially curated learning programs for our wider Penang Secondary School community. You will find highlights of these initiatives in this week\u2019s issue of DISTED Discourse.\u00a0 Our Pre-University Academic Team has been outstanding with our Physics and Computing colleagues […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":45408,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45223"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45401,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45223\/revisions\/45401"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}