StudyMalaysia Education Fair (Sabah)
The StudyMalaysia Education Fair was held at the SESB, Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu on 6 & 7 March 2010. Organised by StudyMalaysia Exhibition, this fair is supported by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri, Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran, and the Ministry of Human Resources.
The fair aims to provide an opportunity for school leavers and their parents to obtain useful and important information on higher education. The exhibition is an effective platform for exhibitors and students to meet and have a two-way interaction and helps students by allowing them to explore their options before making a decision on which course to pursue.
Besides the participation of higher educational institutions, the organiser also plans to bring various government agencies to meet the visitors at the fair. Among these agencies are:
1. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) – the government’s national quality assurance agency under the
Ministry of Higher Education
2. Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri – a state education governing authority under the Ministry of Education
3. Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) – a government agency in charge of skills training and qualifications under
the Ministry of Human Resources
4. PTPTN – a government agency that provides study loans for higher education in Malaysia
Other planned activities for students at the fair include:
1. FREE interest and personality test (limited seats) by qualified career counselor
2. FREE seminar by the British Council on the IELTS, including preparation tips. IELTS
is an English proficiency qualification required for study abroad or transnational education in Malaysia.
StudyMalaysia Education Fair (Sarawak)
The StudyMalaysia Education Fair was held at the Permata Trade Center, Kuching on 13 & 14 March 2010. Organised by StudyMalaysia Exhibition, this fair is supported by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri as well as Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran under the Ministry of Human Resources.
The fair aims to provide an opportunity for school leavers and their parents to obtain useful and important information on higher education. The exhibition is an effective platform for exhibitors and students to meet and have a two-way interaction and helps students by allowing them to explore their options before making a decision on which course to pursue.
Besides the participation of higher educational institutions, the organiser also plans to bring various government agencies to meet the visitors at the fair. Among these agencies are:
1. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) – the government’s national quality assurance agency under the
Ministry of Higher Education
2. Jabatan Pelajaran Negeri – a state education governing authority under the Ministry of Education
3. Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) – a government agency in charge of skills training and qualifications under
the Ministry of Human Resources
4. PTPTN – a government agency that provides study loans for higher education in Malaysia
Other planned activities for students at the fair include:
Academic Talk on ‘Tips for IELTS examination’ coupled with specific exercises to put the tips to practice, by the British Council
(Note: IELTS is an English proficiency qualification required for study abroad at bachelor’s degree level)
The official media for the event is Sin Chew Daily, while www.StudyMalaysia.com is the official online media.
7th MAPCU-MQA Higher Education Fair 2010
Organised by the Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (MAPCU) in collaboration with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and supported by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, the MAPCU-MQA Higher Education Fair is one of the largest in town, and the most prestigious in the country, based on the profile of its participants of strong and highly-respected institutions.
As a one-stop centre for those seeking quality education in Malaysia, whether in public or private institutions, local or abroad, the fair is an ideal place to gather information and sign up for diploma, undergraduate and post graduate programmes. Many of the 50 institutions at the fair offer scholarships for high achievers, and those in need of financial help. The fair offers potential students a time-efficient opportunity to make comparisons and ask questions, under one roof, instead of driving or taking public transport from one end of town to another. Some of the institutions are from outside Kuala Lumpur, which means students get to meet and talk to counsellors and lecturers before deciding if they want to visit the campus.
Many of these institutions offer pathways to foreign higher education, and therefore, the choices of study options offered are multiple times more. Study options leading to almost all types of careers can be discussed at the fair; from medical studies to pharmacy and health sciences, hospitality, food, business, natural sciences, creative arts, media studies, humanities, engineering, architecture and law.
MAPCU has been organising this higher education fair annually, since 2004. The fair is aimed at promoting higher education in Malaysia. It is open to all students, patents, counseling teachers, education consultants as well as working adults. Admission is FREE.
Hari Informasi Perak and Kedah (21 and 23 July 2009)
Organised jointly by the Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (MAPCU) and StudyMalaysia.com, Hari Informasi ’09 was held in Perak and Kedah on 21 and 23 July 2009 respectively with the cooperation of the state education departments of Perak and Kedah.
The objectives of Hari Informasi are to disseminate the latest information on the tertiary education in Malaysia to school counselors under the administration of the respective state education departments.
It also aims to provide information on the roles and responsibilities of government agencies - such as the Department of Skills Development, Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and the Private Institutions of Higher Education Sector – to school counselors so as to assist them in counselling students.
In addition, Hari Informasi creates the opportunity for school counselors to interact and meet with representatives of higher education institutions and skills training institutes and enable them to obtain current and pertinent information.
Hari Informasi was initiated in 2003 in collaboration with Education Department of Kuala Lumpur. Subsequently, it was extended to the state education departments of Selangor, Melaka, Penang, Perak and Kedah.
Among the activities organised were talks by the Department of Skills Development, the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, and private institutions of higher education.
Students, teachers and visitors also had the chance to visit the exhibition which included participants such as Asia e University, Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation, Berjaya University College of Hospitality, International Medical University, British Council, KDU College, Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College, KPJ International College of Nursing and Health Sciences, MAHSA University College, Maktab Tentera Diraja, Malaysian Institute of Baking, Management and Science University, Masterskill College of Nursing and Health, Olympia College, Pantai College of Nursing and Health Science, Penang International Dental College, PTPL College, The Otomotif College, TPM College, Unity College International, Universiti Industri Selangor, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman and StudyMalaysia.com.
MAPCU-MQA HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR 2009
The MAPCU-MQA Higher Education Fair 2009 was held from 4th - 5th April 2009 (Saturday & Sunday) at Dewan Tun Razak 3, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Participating in Educational Fairs have been an expensive event. To benefit as many educational institutions, this is now made available at an affordable price to colleges, brought to you by MAPCU.
East Malaysia Education Fair 2009 (Kota Kinabalu)
21st - 22nd March 2009
Sabah Trade Centre
The East Malaysia Education Fair 2009 was held at Sabah Trade Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 22 - 23 March 2009. The fair organised by Malaysian Expo and Management Sdn Bhd, (MALEX) in collaboration with co-organiser StudyMalaysia Group was the 2nd and largest education fair held at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The Fair was aimed to provide the students and educators to obtain up-to-date information on higher education and to help the students in choosing their field of study and the right institution.
East Malaysia Education Fair 2009 (Kuching)
14th - 15th March 2009
Permata Trade Center
The East Malaysia Education Fair 2009 was held at Permata Trade Centre, Kuching, Sarawak on 14th and 15th March 2009. The fair organised by Malaysian Expo and Management Sdn Bhd, (MALEX) in collaboration with co-organiser StudyMalaysia Group was the first and largest education fair held at Kuching, Sarawak.
The Fair was aimed to provide the students and educators to obtain up-to-date information on higher education and to help the students in choosing their field of study and the right institution.
MAPCU-StudyMalaysia Information Day 2009 (Penang)
On 26 February 2009, the MAPCU- StudyMalaysia Information Day 2009 (Penang) was held at Dewan Masyarakat Pulau Pinang. Among those present were Y. Bhg. Tuan Haji Osman bin Hussain, Head of the Human Development Management Sector; and Y.Bhg Encik Ko Kim Hooi, Executive Secretary of MAPCU.
The event was jointly organised by the Malaysian Association of Private Universities & Colleges (MAPCU) and StudyMalaysia in collaboration with the Department of Education Penang. StudyMalaysia is the publisher of Education Guide Malaysia, Training Guide Malaysia, Schools of Malaysia Handbook and the website www.StudyMalaysia.com.
Hari Informasi Pulau Pinang (26 February 2009)
26 February, 2009, Dewan Masyarakat Penyayang, Pulau Pinang
On 26 February 2009, the MAPCU- StudyMalaysia Information Day 2009 (Penang) was held at Dewan Masyarakat Pulau Pinang. Among those present were Y. Bhg. Tuan Haji Osman bin Hussain, Head of the Human Development Management Sector; and Y.Bhg Encik Ko Kim Hooi, Executive Secretary of MAPCU.
The event was jointly organised by the Malaysian Association of Private Universities & Colleges (MAPCU) and StudyMalaysia in collaboration with the Department of Education Penang. StudyMalaysia is the publisher of Education Guide Malaysia, Training Guide Malaysia, Schools of Malaysia Handbook and the website www.StudyMalaysia.com.
During the event, Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj. Yahaya Ibrahim who is one of the founding members of MAPCU and Chairman of the Study Malaysia advisory board, said that the primary objective of the event was to disseminate and provide the latest information on higher education development and the many study options available at private institutions of higher learning.
The event featured several speakers from Government bodies as well as institutions of higher learning who spoke on programmes of study and elaborated on the various issues encountered by students especially when they entered the world of work.
School counsellors had the opportunity to meet and interact with representatives from the various educational institutions and agencies who were present. They were able to gain first hand information and valuable advice from the respective representatives of the institutions.
“Qualities that we should strive to build in our students include: skill, knowledge, imagination, strong work ethics and precision culture. To achieve this, we need to emphasize on strong self-disciple, critical, creative skills and enquiring mind right from day one at Kindergarten, i.e. we focus on the 4Hs – Head, Hands, Heart and Health (both physical and mental),” said Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj. Yahaya Ibrahim.
He also said that school counsellors need to adapt to the individual needs of students when counselling them.
There is a need to build strong rapport and close relationship with our students, so that they can feel at ease with their counsellors.
“We must give our students not only their money’s worth but also their human worth. When our students feel that they have both of these, then we can claim that we have given them a good education.
We need to be more futuristic and visionary in our thinking and action. We need to look ahead and be mindful of and prepared to welcome new and emerging fields of study such as Bio-technology, Life Science, Nanotechnology and Space Science among others.”
Hari Informasi Selangor (19 February 2009)
The MAPCU-StudyMalaysia Information Day 2009 (Selangor) was held on 19 February 2009 at Carlton Holiday Suites, Shah Alam. Among those present were Y.Bhg. Dr. Haji Zahri bin Aziz, Education Director of the Selangor Education Department; Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj. Yahaya Ibrahim, Chairman of the Challenger Concept (M) Sdn Bhd (Study Malaysia) advisory board; and Puan Zakiah bt Mat Jali, Head Assistant Director from the Department of Skills Development.
The event was jointly organised by the Malaysian Association of Private Universities & Colleges (MAPCU) and Challenger Concept (StudyMalaysia) in collaboration with the Department of Education Selangor. StudyMalaysia is the publisher of Education Guide Malaysia, Training Guide Malaysia, Schools of Malaysia Handbook and the website www.StudyMalaysia.com as well as StudyMalaysia Interactive DVD.
Hari Informasi MAPCU-STUDYMALAYSIA '08 (Wilayah Persekutuan)
A Hari Informasi MAPCU-STUDYMALAYSIA for the state of Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur was held on the 13th of August 2008 at the Berjaya Times Square & Convention Centre for invited counsellors from all schools in Wilayah Persekutuan. The event was officiated by the Y. Bhg. Tuan Haji Mohd. Radzi bin Abd. Jabar, Pengarah, Jabatan Pelajaran Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur; organised by MAPCU, Studymalaysia.com incollaboration with Jabatan Pelajaran Wilayah Persekutuan.
This event aims to disseminate latest information about the development of higher education in Malaysia to all counsellors under the administration and supervision of te Jabatan Pelajaran Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. It also aims to provide information on roles and responsibilities of each government agency such as the Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to all counsellors - in assisting them in their counselling and support for their students in school. With this, it also aims to create an opportunity for counsellors to interact and communicate with institutions of higher learning and obtain useful information about skill learning programmes.
East Malaysia Education Fair 2008
The East Malaysia Education Fair 2008 was held on 14 - 15 June 2008 at the Sabah Trade Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.