{"id":48790,"date":"2026-08-28T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/?p=48790"},"modified":"2026-08-28T17:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:41:29","slug":"disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-17-issue-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/zh\/disted-discourse-full-insights-volume-17-issue-9\/","title":{"rendered":"DISTED Discourse \u2013 Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue 9)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48790\" class=\"elementor elementor-48790\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ee6c52b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ee6c52b\" 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-28636fb\" data-id=\"28636fb\" 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-7fbebef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7fbebef\" 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=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture-1024x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48793\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-Picture.jpeg 1280w\" 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-d818a58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d818a58\" 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-5972032\" data-id=\"5972032\" 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-c11a537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c11a537\" 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-ae95b42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae95b42\" 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>Dear DISTED Community,<\/p><p>This issue of Discourse covers our annual Merdeka Day. It is a time of reflection, celebration, and gratitude to our countrymen who made our independence possible in 1956. You will hear from our colleagues on the day&#8217;s meaning, and you will hear about the celebration by our students at DISTED Got Talent on the evening of 27 August.<\/p><p>We are also very pleased to announce that DISTED College has been recognised by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) from the UK, and our Diploma in Accounting now has Higher Diploma standing from the SQA.<\/p><p>Our own Delwina Cheah, from our HELP Degree Program in Psychology, has won a Bronze for Penang at the current SUKMA in 2026. Congratulations to her for flying Penang and DISTED&#8217;s flag.<\/p><p id=\"_ysvWHUHoo1EPTX\" dir=\"ltr\"><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-143f40a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"143f40a\" 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-a2440c0\" data-id=\"a2440c0\" 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-338c7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"338c7a0\" 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-d38e29b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d38e29b\" 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\">A Legacy of Two Heroes in My Life<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c55fec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c55fec8\" 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=\"474\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48794\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-1.png 474w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-1-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/>\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-5d2a585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d2a585\" 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\">Every 31 August, Malaysians celebrate Merdeka with pride. For me, however, Merdeka carries a much deeper and more personal meaning. It is a day that reminds me of two heroes in my life\u2014my grandfather,\u00a0Berahim\u00a0bin\u00a0Chik, and my father, who dedicated his life to serving in the army.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My grandfather belonged to a generation that lived through one of the most difficult chapters in Malaya&#8217;s history. He fought for what he believed in and devoted his life to the struggle for an independent homeland. His journey, documented in\u00a0\u2018Memoir Ibrahim\u00a0Chik: Dari API\u00a0ke\u00a0Rejimen\u00a0Ke-10\u2019, reflects the complexities and sacrifices of those who lived through the struggle for Malayan independence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As his granddaughter, I carry immense pride in knowing that he was part of that generation which\u00a0witnessed\u00a0the long and difficult road towards Merdeka. His story reminds me that independence was not simply a date in history\u2014it was built upon the sacrifices, convictions and struggles of people who came before us.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My second hero is my father, who served as an army officer and dedicated his life to protecting the peace and harmony of our country. His service\u00a0represents\u00a0another generation&#8217;s responsibility: not only to inherit independence, but to safeguard it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two generations. Two different journeys. One shared legacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My grandfather fought for the dream of freedom; my father served to protect the peace that freedom made possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is why Merdeka is especially close to my heart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When I see the Jalur\u00a0Gemilang\u00a0flying proudly, I do not only see a symbol of Malaysia. I see the faces,\u00a0sacrifices\u00a0and courage of two men I am blessed to call my grandfather and my father.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Selamat\u00a0Hari\u00a0Kebangsaan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Merdeka, with pride,\u00a0gratitude\u00a0and love.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nadia Jefri<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Head,\u00a0School of Communication,\u00a0Arts\u00a0and Multimedia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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-b991d7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b991d7a\" 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-17.9-1.-SCM-2-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48795\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-2-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-2-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-2-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-2-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4890e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4890e3\" 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=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-3-1024x407.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48796\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-3-1024x407.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-3-600x239.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-3-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-3-18x7.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-1.-SCM-3.jpg 1444w\" 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-48b11d8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48b11d8\" 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-38ac0f4\" data-id=\"38ac0f4\" 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-225a2e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"225a2e9\" 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-1c5fc85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c5fc85\" 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\">August: A Month We Share <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7d2e0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7d2e0c\" 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-17.9-2.-SPSY-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48797\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-2.-SPSY-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-2.-SPSY-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-2.-SPSY-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-2.-SPSY-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-2.-SPSY.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-3a44d11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a44d11\" 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>August has always held a special meaning for me. It is my birthday month, and coincidentally, it is also the month Malaysia celebrates Merdeka. Every year, while I celebrate another year of life, the nation celebrates another year of independence. What began as a simple coincidence has, over time, become a meaningful reminder of how closely our personal journeys can become intertwined with the places we call home.\u00a0<\/p><p>Having spent 30 years growing up in Malaysia, I have\u00a0witnessed\u00a0the country through many\u00a0different stages\u00a0of my own life. My understanding of Merdeka has therefore evolved with me. As a child, it was the flags,\u00a0celebrations\u00a0and patriotic songs. As I grew older, it became an appreciation of the sacrifices that shaped our nation. Today, as an educator, I see Merdeka as something that extends beyond historical independence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>To me, Merdeka is also about the freedom to learn, to think critically, to pursue our\u00a0aspirations,\u00a0and to contribute meaningfully to society.\u00a0As a psychology lecturer, I often remind students that development is not simply about where we begin, but also about how our experiences shape who we become.\u00a0Perhaps the\u00a0same can be said of a nation. Malaysia continues to grow through the experiences,\u00a0contributions\u00a0and choices of its people.\u00a0Our diversity is one of those defining experiences.\u00a0Different cultures, languages,\u00a0traditions\u00a0and perspectives may sometimes challenge us, but they also give Malaysia its character. Unity does not require us to be identical; it requires us to\u00a0recognize\u00a0that our differences can coexist within a shared sense of belonging.\u00a0<\/p><p>So, every August, I celebrate two journeys: another year of my own growth and another year of Malaysia&#8217;s independence.\u00a0Thirty years of growing up with Malaysia has taught me that Merdeka is not only something we remember.\u00a0It is something we continue to\u00a0shape;\u00a0together.\u00a0And\u00a0perhaps that\u00a0is why August will always feel a little more special to me: it is a month that reminds me both to celebrate how far I have come and to reflect on the Malaysia we hope to build ahead.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Thiresyinie\u00a0A\/P Tamil\u00a0Chelvam\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lecturer,\u00a0School 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-c001aa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c001aa4\" 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-5b54a14\" data-id=\"5b54a14\" 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-49cfe20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"49cfe20\" 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-bf06794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf06794\" 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\">Merdeka Means Listening Too <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15fe531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15fe531\" 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>Every August, Malaysians celebrate Merdeka by remembering the nation\u2019s journey towards independence. While freedom allows us to express our opinions, it also carries an equally important responsibility, the willingness to listen to others.\u00a0<\/p><p>In recent years, social media has made it easier than ever to share our views. At the same time, it has also amplified disagreements. Discussions surrounding politics, race, religion,\u00a0language\u00a0and education often become highly\u00a0polarised, with people quickly taking sides. Psychologically, this is not surprising. We naturally seek information that confirms our existing beliefs, a tendency known as\u00a0confirmation bias.\u00a0As we spend more time in online spaces that reinforce our perspectives, it becomes increasingly difficult to understand why others may think differently.\u00a0<\/p><p>When our beliefs feel challenged, we may become defensive and focus on winning an argument rather than understanding another person\u2019s perspective.\u202fMeaningful conversations begin with listening. Empathy and perspective-taking allow us to understand why someone may hold a different opinion, even when we do not share the same view. They remind us that our beliefs are shaped by our experiences,\u00a0culture,\u00a0and the environments in which we live.\u00a0<\/p><p>The spirit of Merdeka is reflected in our willingness to engage in respectful dialogue, listen with an open\u00a0mind,\u00a0and seek common ground despite our differences. These small everyday choices help foster greater understanding and strengthen the unity that brings us together as Malaysians.\u00a0<\/p><p>This Merdeka, let us celebrate the diversity that enriches our nation while remembering that we\u00a0are, above all, Malaysians.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Tan Wei Jun\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lecturer, School of Psychology\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ad3316 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ad3316\" 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-4a9989f\" data-id=\"4a9989f\" 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-d45b8ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d45b8ad\" 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-1a127e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a127e5\" 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\">Building Malaysia Through Everyday Actions <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8718ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8718ba\" 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>When we hear the word\u00a0Merdeka, images of parades, fireworks, and the Jalur\u00a0Gemilang\u00a0often come to mind. However, Merdeka\u00a0represents\u00a0much more than an annual celebration. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by\u00a0previous\u00a0generations and a call for all Malaysians to contribute towards the nation&#8217;s future.\u00a0<\/p><p>While our\u00a0forefathers\u00a0fought to achieve independence, the challenges faced by today&#8217;s generation are different. Young Malaysians live in an era shaped by rapid technological change, social media, environmental concerns, and increasing global connectivity. Issues such as misinformation, cyberbullying, social division, and sustainability require thoughtful action and responsible citizenship.\u00a0<\/p><p>The spirit of Merdeka continues whenever individuals choose kindness over hatred, facts over rumours, and unity over prejudice. These everyday decisions help strengthen communities and preserve the values that contribute to a harmonious society.\u00a0<\/p><p>Malaysia&#8217;s diversity\u00a0remains\u00a0one of its greatest strengths. In schools, workplaces, and communities, people from\u00a0different backgrounds\u00a0interact, learn from one another, and work towards common goals. By embracing mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation, Malaysians continue to\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0that diversity is a source of unity rather than division.\u00a0<\/p><p>Merdeka is also about responsibility. Positive change begins with simple actions such as helping those in need, protecting the environment, pursuing education with determination, and contributing meaningfully to society. Collectively, these small actions create lasting impact.\u00a0<\/p><p>As we celebrate Merdeka, let us not only commemorate our nation&#8217;s freedom but also reflect on how we can contribute to its future. The progress of Malaysia depends not only on tomorrow, but on the choices we make today.\u00a0<\/p><p>Selamat Hari Merdeka!\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Ng Wei Xian\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lecturer, School of Business and Hospitality\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-f2b856c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2b856c\" 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-5229a65\" data-id=\"5229a65\" 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-70ca1bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"70ca1bc\" 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-212dbbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"212dbbf\" 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\">Our Freedom, Our Responsibility <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bafcf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4bafcf3\" 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=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-3-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48823\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-3.jpg 1536w\" 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-28f90ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28f90ef\" 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>&#8220;Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!&#8221;\u00a0<\/p><p>The powerful echoes of Tunku Abdul Rahman&#8217;s seven historic calls continue to inspire Malaysians every 31 August. From Perlis to Johor, and across the seas to Sabah and Sarawak, these words remind us of our nation&#8217;s hard-earned freedom, unity, and pride.\u00a0<\/p><p>For Malaysians, Merdeka is much more than a public holiday marked by waving the Jalur\u00a0Gemilang\u00a0or watching national parades. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by past generations to secure a sovereign nation where we are free to learn, grow, and pursue our ambitions. As students of DISTED College, we enjoy educational opportunities that many before us could only dream of. With these opportunities comes the responsibility to use our knowledge wisely and contribute positively to society.\u00a0<\/p><p>Malaysia&#8217;s strength lies in its diversity. At DISTED College, students from\u00a0different cultures, religions, and backgrounds learn together, share experiences, and build lasting friendships. This reflects the true spirit of Merdeka, where respect, understanding, and unity are valued above prejudice and division. By embracing our differences, we strengthen not only our campus community but also our nation.\u00a0<\/p><p>Merdeka also symbolises opportunity. Through access to education, technology, and global knowledge, students are empowered to develop their talents and prepare for the future. These privileges should never be taken for granted. Instead, they should inspire us to strive for excellence, support our communities, and use our skills to address society&#8217;s challenges.\u00a0<\/p><p>Ultimately, Merdeka\u00a0is not merely a historical achievement of 1957. It is an ongoing commitment reflected in our daily actions and choices. As DISTED students and future leaders, we all have a role in shaping Malaysia&#8217;s future. Merdeka is not only about freedom; it is about responsibility, unity, and the determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation for generations to come.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Aina Syazwani Binti Shaharin\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-652649c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"652649c\" 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-17.9-5.-SCE-2-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48802\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-2-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-2-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-2-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-SCE-2-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-5.-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\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6070014 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6070014\" 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-5dcce28\" data-id=\"5dcce28\" 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-e14aadf elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e14aadf\" 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-e03b896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e03b896\" 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\">Merdeka Day: Celebrating Freedom, Unity and Nationhood <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37e07e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37e07e5\" 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\">Every year on\u00a031 August, Malaysians come together to celebrate\u00a0Hari\u00a0Kebangsaan\u00a0(National Day), commemorating the nation&#8217;s independence from British colonial rule in 1957. More than just a public holiday, Merdeka Day serves as a meaningful reminder of Malaysia&#8217;s journey towards becoming a sovereign, united, and diverse nation.<\/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 memorable moments in Malaysian history took place at Stadium Merdeka, when Malaysia&#8217;s first Prime Minister,\u00a0Tunku Abdul Rahman, proclaimed independence with his iconic cry of\u00a0&#8220;Merdeka!&#8221;\u00a0repeated seven times before thousands of Malaysians. His declaration\u00a0symbolised\u00a0freedom, hope, and unity for a newly independent nation.<\/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, Merdeka Day is celebrated by Malaysians from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Across the country, homes, schools, and workplaces are adorned with the\u00a0Jalur\u00a0Gemilang, while patriotic songs, cultural performances, community activities, and national events bring people together in a shared celebration of nationhood. These traditions reflect the values of unity, harmony, and mutual respect that continue to strengthen Malaysia.<\/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\">Merdeka is also an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by earlier generations in securing the freedoms we enjoy today. Their resilience, determination, and commitment to nation-building laid the foundation for a peaceful and progressive Malaysia. As Malaysians, it is our responsibility to\u00a0honour\u00a0this legacy by promoting understanding, cooperation, and respect within our communities.<\/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 we celebrate Merdeka, let us look beyond the festivities and remember the values that unite us as a nation. By embracing diversity, supporting one another, and contributing positively to society, we can help build a stronger and more inclusive Malaysia for future generations.<\/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\">Selamat Hari Merdeka!\u00a0Let us celebrate not only how far Malaysia has come, but also the future we will continue to build together as one nation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Joyce Ung Xiao Yan\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Student, 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-0ac66ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0ac66ff\" 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-fc0bfed\" data-id=\"fc0bfed\" 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-5ccd482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5ccd482\" 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-07d3eb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07d3eb2\" 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\">What Merdeka Means to Me <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7b065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bb7b065\" 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-17.9-7.-SBH-1024x862.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-48803\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-7.-SBH-1024x862.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-7.-SBH-600x505.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-7.-SBH-768x646.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-7.-SBH-14x12.jpg 14w, https:\/\/www.disted.edu.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Vol-17.9-7.-SBH.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-51f4a3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51f4a3f\" 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>To me, Merdeka is more than celebrating Malaysia&#8217;s independence. It is a reminder of the freedom, opportunities, and responsibilities we have as Malaysians.\u00a0<\/p><p>As an educator at DISTED College, Merdeka holds a special meaning for me. Every day, I have the privilege of teaching and guiding students from\u00a0different backgrounds. Seeing them learn, gain confidence, and work towards their dreams is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an educator.\u00a0<\/p><p>I believe education\u00a0is an important part of being &#8220;Merdeka&#8221;.\u00a0It provides young people with the freedom to learn, think critically, express their ideas, and make their own choices.\u00a0As educators, our role\u00a0is not only to prepare students for examinations and future careers but also to nurture responsible, respectful, and caring individuals who can contribute positively to society.\u00a0<\/p><p>Working with students also reminds me of the beauty of Malaysia&#8217;s diversity.\u00a0Although we come from different backgrounds, we are able to learn from one another, share experiences, and grow together.\u00a0This spirit of mutual respect and understanding reflects the values that have helped shape Malaysia into the nation it is today.\u00a0<\/p><p>This Merdeka, I am grateful to play a small part in shaping the next generation. I hope our students will continue to embrace the values of unity, kindness, courage, and responsibility, and use their knowledge and talents to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.\u00a0<\/p><p>Happy 69th Independence Day, Malaysia!\u00a0<\/p><p>&#8220;Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat\u00a0Disantuni&#8221;\u00a0\u2013 may we continue to build a Malaysia that is united, compassionate, and full of hope.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Adznida Md Daud\u00a0<\/strong><br \/><strong>Lecturer, School of Business and Hospitality\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, This issue of Discourse covers our annual Merdeka Day. It is a time of reflection, celebration, and gratitude to our countrymen who made our independence possible in 1956. 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