{"id":48320,"date":"2026-07-17T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/?p=48320"},"modified":"2026-07-17T14:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:20:20","slug":"disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-17-issue-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-17-issue-3\/","title":{"rendered":"DISTED Discourse \u2013 Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 3)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48320\" class=\"elementor elementor-48320\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7207111 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7207111\" 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-202d4a5\" data-id=\"202d4a5\" 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-c89e35c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c89e35c\" 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\">Remarks from the President<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e5d34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85e5d34\" 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 id=\"_kHtpdW9ELUzCKg\" dir=\"ltr\">Dear DISTED Community,<\/p><p id=\"_KaNozZRezEYar7\" dir=\"ltr\">Last week, students from the Schools of Business &amp; Hospitality, Media, and Computing organised the &#8220;Charity Pop-Up Market \u2013 Little Act, Big Hearts.&#8221; Despite rain, the event ran smoothly, drew a good crowd, and achieved its social goals. Well done to chairperson Ms. Chiam Zia Ning and her team\u2014more insights in next week&#8217;s issue.<\/p><p id=\"_IWXjAakO2OKPT8\" dir=\"ltr\">This week, our student leaders and marketing students met with the Malaysia Qualifications Agency for a feedback session. The assessors praised them for being prepared, respectful, and articulate\u2014music to any educator&#8217;s ears.<\/p><p id=\"_MMdWF5woiOnC5h\" dir=\"ltr\">Next week, I&#8217;ll be meeting our international students. More to come. Until then, have a great weekend.<\/p><p id=\"_8RWu1UVcfKhxUn\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>President\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"_5S9OL9dTaQZ5wH\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Dato\u2019 Dr (h.c) Lim Si Boon<\/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-c07854e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c07854e\" 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-78986b0\" data-id=\"78986b0\" 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-fbb326b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fbb326b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7e18a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7e18a4\" 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\">Speechcraft 2026 Begins: Building Confident Student Speakers <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f678f35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f678f35\" 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\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-3-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48324\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-3-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-3-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-3-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-3-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-3.jpg 1086w\" 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feddd21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"feddd21\" 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\">Speechcraft 2026 officially\u00a0commenced\u00a0on\u00a03 July 2026, welcoming eight students eager to strengthen their public speaking and communication skills through the internationally recognised Toastmasters programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Led by\u00a0Mr Wilson Loo, President of the Great2B Toastmasters Club, the programme attracted a diverse group of participants, primarily from the Cambridge A-Level programme, with\u00a0additional\u00a0students from the Diploma in Computer Science programme. Organised in collaboration with the Registry, the initiative reflects DISTED College&#8217;s ongoing commitment to developing confident and effective communicators.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The opening session focused on one of the most\u00a0important elements\u00a0of public speaking\u2014choosing the right topic. Drawing on his own experiences, Mr Wilson shared practical insights on selecting meaningful subjects and incorporating personal stories to create stronger connections with audiences. His guidance provided participants with a solid foundation for crafting engaging and impactful speeches.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students were also introduced to\u00a0impromptu speaking, an essential skill for effective communication. Under the guidance of\u00a0Mr EK Khor, Vice President Education of the Great2B Toastmasters Club, all eight participants successfully delivered their first impromptu speeches and received constructive feedback to improve their confidence, clarity, and presentation skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second session, held on\u00a010 July 2026, focused on body language and vocal variety\u2014two key elements of effective speech delivery.\u00a0Additional\u00a0sessions are scheduled throughout July and August, culminating in a final presentation event on\u00a014 August 2026, where participants will deliver prepared speeches and be evaluated by Toastmasters volunteers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speechcraft continues to receive\u00a0strong support\u00a0from DISTED College management, recognising its positive impact on students&#8217; confidence and communication abilities. Through guided practice, mentorship, and constructive evaluations, participants will continue to develop valuable skills that will\u00a0benefit\u00a0them both academically and professionally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Jesscia Ang\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Registrar\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-f803b3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f803b3f\" 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-140f4ba\" data-id=\"140f4ba\" 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-26d2274 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"26d2274\" 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=\"800\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48322\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-1.jpg 1086w\" 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-c6a9f50\" data-id=\"c6a9f50\" 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-ae38ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae38ec0\" 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=\"800\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-2-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48323\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-2-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-2-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-2-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-2-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-1.-Others-2.jpg 1086w\" 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-9988759 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9988759\" 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-b5ba8ba\" data-id=\"b5ba8ba\" 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-f13e888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f13e888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-630c35b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"630c35b\" 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\">Experiential Learning Visit to EPF Strengthens Financial Awareness <\/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-7554176 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7554176\" 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-6688a9b\" data-id=\"6688a9b\" 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-f2747da elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f2747da\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48325\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-1.jpg 1086w\" 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-3d2b651\" data-id=\"3d2b651\" 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-ddc63bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ddc63bc\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-2-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48326\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-2-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-2-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-2-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-2-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-2.-SBH-2.jpg 1086w\" 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-ab6c7b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab6c7b2\" 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-e1244f7\" data-id=\"e1244f7\" 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-398323e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"398323e\" 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\">Our visit to the\u00a0Employees Provident Fund (EPF\/KWSP)\u00a0was a valuable learning experience that helped us gain a deeper understanding of real-world financial practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the visit, EPF officers introduced us to the concept of provident funds and explained their importance in helping individuals build financial security for retirement. To make the session more engaging, we also\u00a0participated\u00a0in a Kahoot quiz based on the information shared during the talk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most interesting things I learned was that EPF membership is not only for working adults. Malaysian citizens aged 14 and above can register for an EPF account and start saving early through voluntary contribution\u00a0programmes. This allows students to begin earning dividends and benefit from long-term savings growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The visit\u00a0provided\u00a0valuable insights that complemented what we learned in our Human Resource Management class. More importantly, it highlighted the importance of developing good saving habits and planning for the future from\u00a0a young age.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overall, the educational visit was both informative and enjoyable, giving us a better appreciation of financial planning and the role EPF plays in supporting a secure retirement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jessica Kaur<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Student, Diploma in Business Studies<\/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-63b4fd6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63b4fd6\" 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-431ea0b\" data-id=\"431ea0b\" 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-6df9fe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6df9fe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4977a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4977a1\" 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\">Nurturing Future Tech Talent at the Gami-Code Challenge 2026 <\/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-811c3bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"811c3bd\" 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-2b965f2\" data-id=\"2b965f2\" 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-9a5dfe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a5dfe9\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-2-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48328\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-2-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-2-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-2-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-2-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-2.jpg 1086w\" 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-0a3ce51\" data-id=\"0a3ce51\" 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-a230e01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a230e01\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-3-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48329\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-3-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-3-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-3-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-3-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-3.jpg 1086w\" 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-598f5a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"598f5a3\" 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-97c8320\" data-id=\"97c8320\" 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-4a0cbeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a0cbeb\" 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>Serving as a judge for the\u00a0Gami-Code Challenge\u00a0at the\u00a0Penang State STEM Carnival 2026\u00a0was a highly rewarding experience. Organised by the\u00a0Penang State Education Department (JPNPP)\u00a0and hosted at\u00a0SMJK Jit Sin II, Seberang Perai Selatan, the competition brought together talented secondary school students from across Penang to\u00a0showcase\u00a0their programming and digital innovation skills.\u00a0<\/p><p>As a member of the judging panel, I had the opportunity to evaluate a wide range of projects that reflected the students&#8217; creativity, technical abilities, and problem-solving skills. Using\u00a0Scratch, a visual programming platform, participants developed interactive games that\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0how coding and computational thinking can be applied to create engaging digital experiences.\u00a0<\/p><p>One of the most impressive aspects of the competition was the creativity behind the game concepts and storylines. Students incorporated programming elements such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, variables, animations, and user interaction to bring their ideas to life. Many teams also\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0strong debugging and problem-solving skills, reflecting the growing emphasis on STEM education and digital literacy in schools.\u00a0<\/p><p>Beyond the technical aspects, I was encouraged by the confidence and professionalism displayed by the participants. Students presented their projects with enthusiasm, clearly explained their development process, and responded thoughtfully to questions from the judging panel.\u00a0<\/p><p>The experience offered valuable insights into the potential of young learners and their capability to become future innovators in technology-related fields. More importantly, it highlighted the critical role that STEM initiatives play in nurturing digital talent and fostering creativity, innovation, and problem-solving among students.\u00a0<\/p><p>It was a privilege to be part of an event that celebrates and encourages the next generation of programmers, developers, and technology leaders.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Nurul Annisa Azhar\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lecturer, School of Computing and Engineering\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-4031872 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4031872\" 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-19d6448\" data-id=\"19d6448\" 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-8f120f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8f120f2\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48327\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-1.jpg 1086w\" 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-720f467\" data-id=\"720f467\" 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-3ac495a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ac495a\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-4-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48330\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-4-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-4-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-4-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-4-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-3.-SCE-4.jpg 1086w\" 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-b188f26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b188f26\" 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-09d3c18\" data-id=\"09d3c18\" 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-513ebb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"513ebb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14843a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14843a1\" 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\">Connecting with Nature Through Biology Fieldwork <\/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-fcb006d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcb006d\" 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-0f95974\" data-id=\"0f95974\" 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-2d8577c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2d8577c\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48331\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-1.jpg 1086w\" 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-942730f\" data-id=\"942730f\" 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-7e09414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7e09414\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-2-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48332\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-2-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-2-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-2-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-2-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SPU-2.jpg 1086w\" 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-f99b7fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f99b7fe\" 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-c9c4412\" data-id=\"c9c4412\" 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-cbd09c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbd09c3\" 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>Understanding ecology requires more than studying concepts in a classroom\u2014it involves\u00a0observing\u00a0nature firsthand. As part of the Cambridge A-Level Biology curriculum, students recently\u00a0participated\u00a0in a fieldwork activity that allowed them to apply sampling techniques in the\u00a0college\u00a0backyard.\u00a0<\/p><p>Sampling techniques are\u00a0an important tool\u00a0used by biologists to\u00a0identify\u00a0plant species and estimate the abundance and distribution of organisms within a specific area. During the practical session, students learned how to collect data systematically while ensuring that sampling locations were selected objectively to\u00a0minimise\u00a0bias. For example, students were reminded not to choose locations based on personal preference, such as selecting only shaded areas or avoiding dense vegetation, as this could affect the accuracy and representativeness of their findings.\u00a0<\/p><p>Using quadrats and marked sampling lines, students\u00a0observed\u00a0and recorded various plant species found within the study area. They worked collaboratively to\u00a0identify\u00a0plants with the help of reference images and digital resources, bringing ecological concepts to life through direct observation and investigation.\u00a0<\/p><p>The activity also\u00a0emphasised\u00a0the importance of safety during fieldwork. Students wore\u00a0appropriate clothing, including long pants and covered shoes, to reduce potential risks from insects and plant-related skin irritation.\u00a0<\/p><p>Beyond strengthening their understanding of sampling techniques and ecological principles, the fieldwork provided opportunities to develop key scientific skills such as observation, data collection, critical thinking, and analysis. Students also\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0strong teamwork by sharing responsibilities, supporting one another, and working inclusively throughout the investigation.\u00a0<\/p><p>By connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world experiences, the activity fostered a deeper appreciation of biodiversity and highlighted the value of field-based learning in biological sciences.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Dr. Tan Sze Huey\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>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-8b1f753 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8b1f753\" 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-4b074bc\" data-id=\"4b074bc\" 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-fae014a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fae014a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c48a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c48a50\" 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\">Celebrating Penang Heritage Day and DISTED's Legacy of Excellence Approaching 40 Years <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f43252 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f43252\" 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=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SCM-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48336\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SCM-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SCM-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SCM-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SCM-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Vol-17.3-4.-SCM.jpg 1086w\" 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c2f422 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c2f422\" 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>Penang Heritage Day is a celebration of the state&#8217;s rich cultural diversity, historical significance, and enduring traditions that have shaped generations. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our heritage while embracing innovation and progress for the future.\u00a0<\/p><p>In conjunction with this meaningful occasion, DISTED College proudly celebrates its journey towards 40 years of excellence in higher education. For\u00a0nearly four\u00a0decades, the College has\u00a0remained\u00a0dedicated to delivering quality education, fostering academic excellence, and contributing to community development. Throughout this time, DISTED has nurtured graduates who are not only knowledgeable and adaptable but also equipped with the values and skills needed to make meaningful contributions to society.\u00a0<\/p><p>The spirit of Penang&#8217;s heritage and DISTED&#8217;s educational journey share many common values. Just as Penang&#8217;s story is built on resilience, diversity, cultural harmony, and continuous progress, DISTED&#8217;s success has been shaped by a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and student achievement.\u00a0<\/p><p>Over the years, the College has evolved alongside the changing educational landscape while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0its unwavering dedication to excellence in teaching and learning. Through new\u00a0programmes, industry collaborations, and student-centred\u00a0approaches, DISTED continues to prepare learners for the opportunities and challenges of the future.\u00a0<\/p><p>As Penang celebrates its rich heritage, DISTED College\u00a0reflects\u00a0pride on\u00a0nearly 40\u00a0years of educational excellence and impact. Together, we\u00a0honour\u00a0the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to many more years of empowering future generations through education.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Noriah Kallanjiam\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lecturer, School of Communication,\u00a0Arts\u00a0and Multimedia\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-b4eeb80 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b4eeb80\" 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-0465707\" data-id=\"0465707\" 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-99dd91c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"99dd91c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a88db42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a88db42\" 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\">Doomscrolling: Why We Do It and How to Stop <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66db397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66db397\" 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>Have you ever opened your phone to check a notification, only to find yourself still scrolling through social media half an hour later? This\u00a0behaviour, commonly known as\u00a0doomscrolling, is a habit many people experience without even\u00a0realising\u00a0it.\u00a0<\/p><p>Our brains are naturally\u00a0wired\u00a0to seek information and stay informed about what is happening around us. Social media platforms are designed to satisfy that curiosity by offering a continuous stream of news, videos, posts, and updates. As a result, what begins as a quick check can easily turn into prolonged and unintentional scrolling.\u00a0<\/p><p>The good news is that breaking the habit does not necessarily mean giving up technology. Instead, it can be helpful to replace scrolling with an alternative activity that is both enjoyable and beneficial. Reading is one popular\u00a0option, and some people are turning to dedicated e-readers to create a more focused reading experience without the distractions of notifications and social media apps.\u00a0<\/p><p>Other simple alternatives include taking a short walk, exercising, journaling, or spending time on a hobby. Even replacing just 15 minutes of scrolling each day with a more mindful activity can have a positive impact on focus, productivity, and well-being.\u00a0<\/p><p>Ultimately, the\u00a0aim is not to\u00a0eliminate\u00a0screen time completely, but to become more intentional about how technology is used. 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