{"id":48745,"date":"2026-08-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/?p=48745"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T05:40:39","slug":"disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-17-issue-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-17-issue-8\/","title":{"rendered":"DISTED Discourse \u2013 Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 8)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48745\" class=\"elementor elementor-48745\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0f45d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0f45d5\" 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-74c697a\" data-id=\"74c697a\" 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-b22a431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b22a431\" 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-e16b87e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e16b87e\" 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=\"_thqhOR2SJEgM4U\" dir=\"ltr\">Dear DISTED Community,\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"_0rP75z6C1XKh8n\" dir=\"ltr\">As our semester break comes to an end, our community outreach programmes on campus will gradually transition back to an academic focus.\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"_BRnZ7ffxtpBOXt\" dir=\"ltr\">This week, our Programme of the Week highlights community initiatives aligned with UNSDG 4 (Quality Education) and UNSDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). DISTED hosted the Physics Olympiad State-Level Camp (IPhO), led by our own Senior Lecturer, Dr Tan Fuyi from the School of Pre-University Studies. The programme provided aspiring young physicists with valuable training and exposure, further strengthening DISTED&#8217;s commitment to academic excellence and STEM education.\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"_12xk1yYr2xY2gH\" dir=\"ltr\">Meanwhile, the School of Business and Hospitality (SBH) conducted a pilot initiative aligned with UNSDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), led by Mr T.P. Lee and Ms Emily, a student from our Bachelor of Marketing programme. The initiative encourages students to take only the amount of food they need, promoting responsible consumption and reducing food waste when purchasing meals from the caf\u00e9. Through this simple yet meaningful practice, students are encouraged to make more conscious choices that contribute to sustainability.\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"_kHVflacIu2WTKe\" dir=\"ltr\">We are also pleased to host representatives from SIM Global Education, who are visiting our campus this week. Their visit provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen institutional relationships and explore future areas of collaboration.\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"_SdPodKZHV5vxix\" dir=\"ltr\">As we prepare to welcome students back for another semester, let us continue building a campus community that values academic excellence, innovation, sustainability, and meaningful partnerships.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>President\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><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-8681b29 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8681b29\" 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-f6d92bd\" data-id=\"f6d92bd\" 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-6cf524c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6cf524c\" 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-4047a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4047a8d\" 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\">Academic Training Programme: Supporting Excellence in Teaching and Learning <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e243c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4e243c\" 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\">At DISTED College, the\u00a0Academic Training Programme (ATP)\u00a0has been developed to support new lecturers as they embark on their journey in higher education. The programme\u00a0provides\u00a0practical guidance on teaching, assessment, academic processes, and institutional practices, enabling lecturers to become familiar with their roles and responsibilities within the academic environment.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through ATP, lecturers gain valuable insights into quality assurance requirements, academic governance, college policies, and the range of support systems available to both staff and students. This foundational knowledge helps them navigate the higher education landscape with greater confidence and professionalism.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A major\u00a0component\u00a0of the programme focuses on teaching and learning effectiveness. Participants learn how to plan courses, develop lesson materials, design assessments that align with learning outcomes, and apply\u00a0appropriate assessment\u00a0practices. The programme also incorporates peer observation, mentoring, and moderation activities, encouraging lecturers to reflect on their teaching approaches and learn from experienced colleagues.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, ATP prepares lecturers for key academic responsibilities, including examination procedures, assessment reporting, Course Learning Outcome (CLO) and Programme Learning Outcome (PLO) attainment analysis, as well as end-of-semester academic documentation. These processes contribute to\u00a0maintaining\u00a0consistency, quality, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than an onboarding initiative, the Academic Training Programme serves as a valuable guide for lecturers as they develop their professional practice and academic\u00a0expertise. By equipping educators with relevant knowledge, practical skills, and a strong understanding of institutional expectations, the programme helps ensure that students receive a high-quality learning experience.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through initiatives such as ATP, DISTED College continues to foster a culture of academic excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Tan Sue Lin\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Head of Professional Development\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-d4ab85e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4ab85e\" 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-4d948bb\" data-id=\"4d948bb\" 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-2731c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2731c47\" 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-09d5227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09d5227\" 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\">From Fear of Mathematics to a Love of Problem-Solving <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-218f4b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"218f4b0\" 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\/08\/Vol-17.7-2.-SPU-2-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48772\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-2.-SPU-2-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-2.-SPU-2-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-2.-SPU-2-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-2.-SPU-2-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-2.-SPU-2-1.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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07b87d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07b87d3\" 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\">Mathematics was not always a subject I enjoyed. In fact, during secondary school, Additional Mathematics was my biggest challenge, and I did not achieve the result I had hoped for in SPM.<\/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\">As a result, I felt nervous about taking A-Level Mathematics at DISTED College. However, my experience at DISTED completely changed my perspective. With the guidance of\u00a0Ms\u00a0Lee and\u00a0Ms\u00a0Geong, I began to see Mathematics in a different light. Rather than presenting it as a collection of difficult formulas, they broke down complex concepts into logical steps and\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0the beauty of problem-solving.<\/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\">Their patience, encouragement, and passion for teaching helped me gradually build confidence in my abilities. What once felt intimidating became a subject that I genuinely enjoyed\u00a0learning.<\/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\">Overcoming my\u00a0previous\u00a0struggles was not simply about spending more time\u00a0practising\u00a0questions. It required a change in mindset. I learned that mathematical ability is not something people are born with. Instead, it is a skill that can be developed through consistent effort, effective guidance, and a willingness to learn.<\/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\">Today, achieving\u00a0an A in\u00a0A-Level Mathematics is an accomplishment I am proud of. However, my greatest achievement is discovering a genuine appreciation for a subject that I once feared and avoided.<\/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\">I am deeply grateful to\u00a0Ms\u00a0Lee,\u00a0Ms\u00a0Geong, and everyone I met at DISTED College for believing in me and making my college experience both meaningful and rewarding.<\/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\">To anyone currently struggling with Mathematics, do not let past grades define your potential. With determination, support, and perseverance, it is possible to overcome challenges and rewrite your story.<\/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>Ong Yi Jun\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>High Achiever in the Cambridge A-Level May\/June 2026 Examination Series\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-19cceee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19cceee\" 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-afa859b\" data-id=\"afa859b\" 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-b2c5170 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b2c5170\" 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-22cffb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22cffb4\" 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\">Open Mic: Building Confidence, One Performance at a Time <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77c711e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77c711e\" 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\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48748\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8f62759 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8f62759\" 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-3ead1ec\" data-id=\"3ead1ec\" 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-c7baed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c7baed0\" 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=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2-724x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48749\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2-424x600.png 424w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-3.-SPSY-2.png 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\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-eb32a3f\" data-id=\"eb32a3f\" 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-f78a8fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f78a8fc\" 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>As Advisor to the Student Representative Council (SRC), it is always rewarding to\u00a0witness\u00a0students stepping beyond their comfort zones and embracing opportunities to grow. One such initiative was the\u00a0Open Mic Series,\u00a0organised\u00a0by the SRC as a prelude to the upcoming\u00a0DISTED Got Talent, which will take place this August.\u00a0<\/p><p>The Open Mic sessions were not intended to be a competition. Instead, they served as a platform for students to experience performing in front of an audience, develop stage confidence, and celebrate the diverse talents that exist within the DISTED community. The\u00a0programme\u00a0created opportunities for students to share their abilities in a relaxed and supportive setting, regardless of their level of experience.\u00a0<\/p><p>For many students, taking the first step onto a stage can be intimidating. By fostering an encouraging environment, the SRC hoped to help students\u00a0realise\u00a0that performing is not about achieving perfection but about having the courage to express themselves and engage with others. The willingness of participants to step forward and share their talents reflected the confidence and resilience that the College strives to nurture among its students.\u00a0<\/p><p>Beyond providing a platform for self-expression, the Open Mic Series also served as a promotional initiative for\u00a0DISTED Got Talent.\u00a0By allowing students to perform in a smaller and more informal setting, the SRC hopes to inspire more individuals to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the upcoming talent competition and\u00a0showcase\u00a0their unique abilities to the wider DISTED community.\u00a0<\/p><p>The success of the Open Mic Series highlights the importance of creating inclusive opportunities that encourage student engagement, confidence building, and personal development. It is through experiences such as these that students discover their potential while contributing to a vibrant and connected campus community.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Chew Yong Peng\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Student Representative Council (SRC) Advisor &amp; Lecturer, School of Psychology<\/strong>\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-41ce9b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"41ce9b9\" 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-6b39426\" data-id=\"6b39426\" 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-2ebaef2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2ebaef2\" 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-2b48935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b48935\" 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\">Bringing Magazine Covers to Life: MCH1044 Multimedia Design Students Shine <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db0558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3db0558\" 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\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-1-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48753\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-1-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-1-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-1-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-1-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-489a841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"489a841\" 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\">Students from the MCH1044 Multimedia Design module recently embarked on an exciting magazine cover project that allowed them to combine creativity, design knowledge, and personal expression in a highly engaging learning experience.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than simply designing magazine covers, the students took the project one step further by becoming the models and personalities behind their own concepts. This unique approach encouraged them to take ownership of the entire creative process, from conceptualisation and styling to photography, composition, and digital editing.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the project, students\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0enthusiasm, creativity, and a strong willingness to learn. They actively\u00a0participated\u00a0in every stage of development and responded positively to feedback, making meaningful improvements based on guidance received. Their openness to constructive criticism reflected their commitment to producing quality work while developing as emerging designers.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The project also\u00a0provided an opportunity for students\u00a0to apply the elements and principles of design learned throughout the module. Through their magazine covers, they effectively utilised balance, contrast, alignment, hierarchy, proportion, and visual emphasis while making thoughtful use of typography, colour, imagery, and composition. It was rewarding to see theoretical concepts transformed into visually engaging and practical outcomes.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A particularly memorable aspect of the project was the students&#8217; excitement about being featured on their own magazine covers. By placing themselves at the centre of their creative concepts, they explored not only graphic design but also photography, styling, visual storytelling, and personal presentation.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The resulting collection of magazine covers reflected the creativity, confidence, and individuality of each student. The project successfully\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0how design education can encourage experimentation, innovation, and self-expression while strengthening practical design skills.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The students should be proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and creativity they brought to this meaningful learning experience.<\/span><span 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;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p id=\"_yNmwyQQ9xoD1Pg\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Ruth Ravindran<br \/><\/strong><strong>Lecturer, School of Communication, Arts and Multimedia<\/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-544bd5f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"544bd5f\" 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-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18d872b\" data-id=\"18d872b\" 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-2979bff elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2979bff\" 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-f24769f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f24769f\" 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=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-791x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48754\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-464x600.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-1582x2048.jpg 1582w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Afrina-scaled.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/>\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-516a390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"516a390\" 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-e5847b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5847b5\" 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><strong>Afrina<\/strong><\/p>\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-8b83ade elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8b83ade\" 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=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-724x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48757\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-424x600.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Khai-Yvi.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\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-e659b91 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e659b91\" 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><strong>Khai Yvi<\/strong><\/p>\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-afeb072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"afeb072\" 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=\"690\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-690x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48760\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-690x1024.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-404x600.jpg 404w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-768x1140.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-1035x1536.jpg 1035w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-1380x2048.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Yaso-scaled.jpg 1725w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/>\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-079eb56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"079eb56\" 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><strong>Yaso<\/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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c3ebc6\" data-id=\"4c3ebc6\" 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-6691922 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6691922\" 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=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-724x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48755\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-424x600.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Chermaine.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\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-7060df9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7060df9\" 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><strong>Chermaine<\/strong><\/p>\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-e1e0831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1e0831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Naviin.jpg 1655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\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-9a63994 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a63994\" 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><strong>Naviin<\/strong><\/p>\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-c2d11d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2d11d0\" 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=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Ying-725x1024.jpg\" 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alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Joyce-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Joyce-424x600.png 424w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Joyce-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Joyce-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Joyce-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-4.-SCM-Joyce.png 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/>\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-0590a50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0590a50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-element elementor-element-5cb6601 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cb6601\" 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-30e37b2\" data-id=\"30e37b2\" 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-e593c95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e593c95\" 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-47b646d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47b646d\" 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\">Welcome to DISTED College, Ms Qaisara! <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed6b85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ed6b85\" 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\/08\/Vol-17.7-5.-Others-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48768\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-5.-Others-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-5.-Others-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-5.-Others-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-5.-Others-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.7-5.-Others.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-056440a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"056440a\" 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>DISTED College is delighted to welcome\u00a0Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0binti Kamaruddin\u00a0as our new\u00a0Student Experience Executive and full-time Counsellor.\u00a0<\/p><p>Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0joins us with a strong background in counselling,\u00a0behavioural\u00a0therapy, and special needs education, bringing valuable experience and a student-centred\u00a0approach to supporting wellbeing and personal development. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to navigate life&#8217;s challenges while fostering resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth.\u00a0<\/p><p>As a counsellor,\u00a0Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0is committed to providing students with a safe, confidential, and welcoming space where they feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and aspirations. She believes that every individual deserves to be heard, understood, and supported, and she looks forward to working alongside students throughout their academic and personal journeys.\u00a0<\/p><p>In her role as Student Experience Executive,\u00a0Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0will also contribute to enhancing the overall student experience by supporting initiatives that promote wellbeing, engagement, and a positive campus environment. Her dedication to student development aligns closely with DISTED College&#8217;s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning community.\u00a0<\/p><p>Beyond her professional responsibilities,\u00a0Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0enjoys collecting postcards and listening to music, which she views as meaningful ways to relax, recharge, and\u00a0practise\u00a0self-care.\u00a0<\/p><p>We are excited to have\u00a0Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0join the DISTED College family and look forward to the positive impact she will make within our student community.\u00a0<\/p><p>Please join us in extending a warm welcome to\u00a0Ms\u00a0Qaisara\u00a0and wishing her a fulfilling and meaningful journey at DISTED College.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Raziah binti Ehia Mohd\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>HR and Admin Executive\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<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community,\u00a0 As our semester break comes to an end, our community outreach programmes on campus will gradually transition back to an academic focus.\u00a0 This week, our Programme of the Week highlights community initiatives aligned with UNSDG 4 (Quality Education) and UNSDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). 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