EXPLORER Oct-Dec 2013

EDUCATION FOR ALL
FINANCIAL AID
Household Monthly Income
BELOW RM4,000
Commencement fee
RM
650
HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements
PERFORMANCE
9As
STPM
3As
A-Level
3As
UEC
6As
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to deserving students who have done reasonably well in their examinations
SPM
100% tuition fee AND accommodation waiver
O-Level
90
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered (with the exception of the Foundation programme
where the scholarship will carry over to the degree based on maintaining a minimum of a
CGPA of 3.5 every semester)
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee and accommodation only
• Interview required
STPM
A-Level
EXTRA-CURRICULUM EXCELLENCE AWARD
Awarded to students with outstanding extra-curricular achievements
PERFORMANCE
Extra-curricular
ELIGIBILITY
Exemplary
achievement at
State / National /
Regional Level
events
100% tuition fee AND accommodation waiver
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered (with the exception of the Foundation programme
where the scholarship will carry over to the degree based on maintaining a minimum of a
CGPA of 2.5 every semester)
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee and accommodation only
• Interview required
ENRICHMENT FOR LIFE AWARD
Awarded to students who have held active roles in leadership and extra-curricular activities
UEC
(6 best subjects)
SAM / HSC /
AUSMAT
ICPU
(6 best subjects)
STPM / UEC / A-Level / SAM /
HSC / AUSMAT / ICPU
Diploma
Foundation
Degree
ADP
8As
7As
6As
5As
4As
3As
6As
5As
4As
3As
AAB
ABB
BBB
AAB
ABB
BBB
20%*
17%*
15%*
13%**
10%
5%*
20%*
17%*
15%*
13%*
-
50%
40%
30%
20%
50%
40%
30%
20%
-
20%*
15%*
10%*
20%*
15%*
10%*
20%
17%
15%
13%
10%
5%
20%
17%
15%
13%
20%
15%
10%
20%
15%
10%
≤14pts
≤20pts
≤24pts
≤28pts
20%*
17%*
15%*
13%*
20%
17%
15%
13%
20%
17%
15%
13%
50%
40%
30%
20%
50%
40%
30%
20%
50%
40%
30%
20%
20%
15%
10%
-
20%
17%
15%
13%
-
TER/UAI 85.0
TER/UAI 80.0
TER/UAI 75.0
TER/UAI 70.0
85
80
75
70
20%
15%
10%
20%
15%
10%
-
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered
• Require a minimum CGPA of 3.0 every semester to continue to be eligible for the next semester
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee only
* Also applicable for American Degree Transfer Program applicants
ELIGIBILITY
PERFORMANCE
SPM / O-Level
ELIGIBILITY
PERFORMANCE
TER/UAI 90
ICPU
covering events & happenings
between Oct-Dec
Oc Dec 2013
*Terms and conditions apply
ELIGIBILITY
SPM / O-Level
SAM / HSC / AUSMAT
Tuition fee will be covered
by full PTPTN loan
(shortfall will be waived)*
Applicable for clubs / societies / uniform bodies and the positions below only:- President/ Chairman
- Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer
- Vice-President/ Deputy-Chairman - Prefect
- Secretary/ Assistant Secretary
- Represented School to District Level
in Sports/ Other Activities.
30% tuition fee waiver for Foundation
20% tuition fee waiver for Diploma*
10% tuition fee waiver for Degree
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered
• Require a minimum CGPA of 2.5 every semester to continue to be eligible for the next semester
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee only
* Also applicable for American Degree Transfer Program applicants
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From The
Vice-Chancellor’s
Desk
End of year at Nilai University (Nilai U) is an especially
hectic time. This is because apart from the usual
examinations and projects, students and staff were
involved in the organising, hosting and participating
in the 1World Culture and Future Leaders camp
events. It is the fifth
consecutive year we have
done this and I would like
to take this opportunity to
thank all those who
worked tirelessly to make
each of these events a
success.
These events have
become an important part
of the academic calendar
for students from institutions
of higher learning from all
over the country, both
private and public. They
provide students with opportunities to expand their
network and to broaden their horizons. And that is
why Nilai U has volunteered to host and organise
these events for the past five years. They chime
perfectly with our own motto – ‘Enrichment for Life’.
The varsity experience should be one of the most
memorable experiences of a person’s life and these
events are very much part of making it memorable. It
is hoped all the participants got to make plenty of
new friends and took away many valuable lessons. I
also hope that they will tell their peers and to spread
the word about these events. After all, they are
organised for the benefit of students and it is
imperative that they hear about it. I look forward to
seeing many more excited faces at both the 1World
Culture and the Future Leaders Camp next year.
Enrichment
For Life
Contents
Enrichment For Life
Celebrating Diversity
Time is of the Essence
3
4
COVER STORY
Nurturing Future Leaders
6
Student Success Stories
Passion for Music and Travel
Blowing Up A Storm
Book Smart
8
9
10
I urge any student who wants to learn about editorial
work to contact us. Not only will it look good on your
résumé, the Explorer is a great opportunity for you to
learn many new things. At Nilai U, we believe in providing
plenty of opportunity for our students to spread their
wings. This is one such opportunity and I sincerely hope
that more students will take up the challenge of learning
firsthand how to put out a university newsletter.
R Bala
FIELDS OF STUDY @ NILAI U
 Actuarial Science  Accounting  Agricultural Management 
Aircraft Engineering  Biomedical Science  Biotechnology 
Business  Culinary Arts  Computing  Engineering  Finance 
Hospitality  Hotel Management  Management  Marketing 
Mass Communications  Medical Lab Technology  Nursing and
many more...
EDITOR
R Bala
EDITORIAL TEAM
Aileen Anthony
Bernard Soon
Subashini R
Felicia Yeo
Syaziela Sadiron
Mohamad Athir Ismail
Tommy Lee Yan Shan
Bong Tze Yong
Contact us for more information on courses available:
Main Campus, Putra Nilai
SMS 012-628 1139, call 06-850 2308 or
Email: [email protected]
Regional Programme Counselling Offices
Petaling Jaya Office : 03-7960 3089
Johor Bahru Office : 07-226 2336 / 227 2337
Kota Kinabalu
: 088-238 811 / 238 822
2.
EXPLORER
EXPLORER
Oct - Dec 2013
International students from various
public and private institutions of
higher education gather for
song and dance competition.
A big part of this magazine is made possible with the
help and support of student helpers. A great example
would be the 1World Culture and Future Leaders Camp.
These are big events and coverage and photographs
were made possible with the help of student helpers.
They ran, harried and covered every inch of the venues
in the hope of catching the perfect photo that captured
the mood of these events. The cover shot for this issue is
a great example of the work put in by the student
helpers.
Datuk Dr Megat Burhainuddin
Vice-Chancellor
EXPLORER – Editorial Board
Celebrating Diversity
“Whilst the government urges to think in
terms of 1Malaysia and for us to extend our
friendship to all races, we have gone a
step further by having this event that
promotes better cultural understanding
among all peoples. It is hoped that these
events will lead to you, the participants,
making new friends from all corners of the
globe,” says Prof Dr Lee Boon Thong, Deputy
Vice-Chancellor of Nilai University (Nilai U).
He was speaking a the closing ceremony
of the fifth annual 1World Culture event
which was co-hosted by Nilai U and
Universiti Putra Malaysia, in collaboration
with the Ministry of Education and National
Department for Culture and Arts (Ministry
of Tourism and Culture).
Organised in collaboration with the
Ministry of Education and National
Department for Culture and Arts (Ministry
of Tourism and Culture), the1World Culture
event aims to showcase the art and
culture of the different nationalities. This will
create a scenario allowing students to
have a realistic perception of various
cultures. Open to all universities in
Malaysia, the event has drawn
comparisons with some of the popular
television talent shows for its level of
professionalism and commitment from the
participants. The fact that the 1World
Culture is a competition gives students the
added incentive to practice and perform a
perfect rendition on the day. Along with the
bright costumes, the participants have
been steadily raising the bar at each
edition of the event.
The vocal category actually had
international students tackle tunes in
Bahasa Malaysia. This twist is to highlight
how well the international students have
acclimatised to their new surroundings
and will feature two categories –
‘international’ and ‘nusantara’. The latter
category is for students from Indonesia,
Brunei and Singapore who are familiar with
Bahasa Malaysia. At this year’s event, the
champion for the vocal category
Nusantara (female) was Universiti Utara
Malaysia student Yuannisa Aisanafi from
Indonesia who vowed the judges and the
crowd with her rendition of Siti Nurhaliza’s
‘Percayalah’. However, it was her
countryman, Septian M Harris from
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, who really got
the crowd on their feet with his passionate
rendition of Search’s slow rock classic
‘Fantasia Bulan Madu’. He deservedly took
first prize in the vocal category Nusantara
(male).
In the international vocal competition,
Monash University’s Kazi Yasin Islam from
Bangladesh won the male category with
his spirited rendition of Hafiz’s ‘Bahagia Mu
Derita Ku’. In the battle among the ladies,
Help University’s Lin Jing Nan from China
showcased her vocal range with Sarah
Raisuddin’s ‘Ku Teruskan’ which duly won
her the gong. Other big winners of the
Team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia celebrate
their triumph in the dance category at this year’s
1World Culture event co-hosted by Nilai University
and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
night was the team from Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia (Johor) which won the
dance category with a performance that
combined elements of Dutch, Indonesian
and Malaysian cultures. The team from
Universiti Malaysia Perlis walked away with
the Best Costume trophy with their intricate
Tajik outfits.
In his speech, Prof Lee urged all
participants and students to broaden their
horizons by extending their hand of
friendship to as many international
students as possible. “This is one way you
can make your varsity years the most
memorable time of your lives,” he
concludes.
Oct - Dec 2013
From The
Vice-Chancellor’s
Desk
End of year at Nilai University (Nilai U) is an especially
hectic time. This is because apart from the usual
examinations and projects, students and staff were
involved in the organising, hosting and participating
in the 1World Culture and Future Leaders camp
events. It is the fifth
consecutive year we have
done this and I would like
to take this opportunity to
thank all those who
worked tirelessly to make
each of these events a
success.
These events have
become an important part
of the academic calendar
for students from institutions
of higher learning from all
over the country, both
private and public. They
provide students with opportunities to expand their
network and to broaden their horizons. And that is
why Nilai U has volunteered to host and organise
these events for the past five years. They chime
perfectly with our own motto – ‘Enrichment for Life’.
The varsity experience should be one of the most
memorable experiences of a person’s life and these
events are very much part of making it memorable. It
is hoped all the participants got to make plenty of
new friends and took away many valuable lessons. I
also hope that they will tell their peers and to spread
the word about these events. After all, they are
organised for the benefit of students and it is
imperative that they hear about it. I look forward to
seeing many more excited faces at both the 1World
Culture and the Future Leaders Camp next year.
Enrichment
For Life
Contents
Enrichment For Life
Celebrating Diversity
Time is of the Essence
3
4
COVER STORY
Nurturing Future Leaders
6
Student Success Stories
Passion for Music and Travel
Blowing Up A Storm
Book Smart
8
9
10
I urge any student who wants to learn about editorial
work to contact us. Not only will it look good on your
résumé, the Explorer is a great opportunity for you to
learn many new things. At Nilai U, we believe in providing
plenty of opportunity for our students to spread their
wings. This is one such opportunity and I sincerely hope
that more students will take up the challenge of learning
firsthand how to put out a university newsletter.
R Bala
FIELDS OF STUDY @ NILAI U
 Actuarial Science  Accounting  Agricultural Management 
Aircraft Engineering  Biomedical Science  Biotechnology 
Business  Culinary Arts  Computing  Engineering  Finance 
Hospitality  Hotel Management  Management  Marketing 
Mass Communications  Medical Lab Technology  Nursing and
many more...
EDITOR
R Bala
EDITORIAL TEAM
Aileen Anthony
Bernard Soon
Subashini R
Felicia Yeo
Syaziela Sadiron
Mohamad Athir Ismail
Tommy Lee Yan Shan
Bong Tze Yong
Contact us for more information on courses available:
Main Campus, Putra Nilai
SMS 012-628 1139, call 06-850 2308 or
Email: [email protected]
Regional Programme Counselling Offices
Petaling Jaya Office : 03-7960 3089
Johor Bahru Office : 07-226 2336 / 227 2337
Kota Kinabalu
: 088-238 811 / 238 822
2.
EXPLORER
EXPLORER
Oct - Dec 2013
International students from various
public and private institutions of
higher education gather for
song and dance competition.
A big part of this magazine is made possible with the
help and support of student helpers. A great example
would be the 1World Culture and Future Leaders Camp.
These are big events and coverage and photographs
were made possible with the help of student helpers.
They ran, harried and covered every inch of the venues
in the hope of catching the perfect photo that captured
the mood of these events. The cover shot for this issue is
a great example of the work put in by the student
helpers.
Datuk Dr Megat Burhainuddin
Vice-Chancellor
EXPLORER – Editorial Board
Celebrating Diversity
“Whilst the government urges to think in
terms of 1Malaysia and for us to extend our
friendship to all races, we have gone a
step further by having this event that
promotes better cultural understanding
among all peoples. It is hoped that these
events will lead to you, the participants,
making new friends from all corners of the
globe,” says Prof Dr Lee Boon Thong, Deputy
Vice-Chancellor of Nilai University (Nilai U).
He was speaking a the closing ceremony
of the fifth annual 1World Culture event
which was co-hosted by Nilai U and
Universiti Putra Malaysia, in collaboration
with the Ministry of Education and National
Department for Culture and Arts (Ministry
of Tourism and Culture).
Organised in collaboration with the
Ministry of Education and National
Department for Culture and Arts (Ministry
of Tourism and Culture), the1World Culture
event aims to showcase the art and
culture of the different nationalities. This will
create a scenario allowing students to
have a realistic perception of various
cultures. Open to all universities in
Malaysia, the event has drawn
comparisons with some of the popular
television talent shows for its level of
professionalism and commitment from the
participants. The fact that the 1World
Culture is a competition gives students the
added incentive to practice and perform a
perfect rendition on the day. Along with the
bright costumes, the participants have
been steadily raising the bar at each
edition of the event.
The vocal category actually had
international students tackle tunes in
Bahasa Malaysia. This twist is to highlight
how well the international students have
acclimatised to their new surroundings
and will feature two categories –
‘international’ and ‘nusantara’. The latter
category is for students from Indonesia,
Brunei and Singapore who are familiar with
Bahasa Malaysia. At this year’s event, the
champion for the vocal category
Nusantara (female) was Universiti Utara
Malaysia student Yuannisa Aisanafi from
Indonesia who vowed the judges and the
crowd with her rendition of Siti Nurhaliza’s
‘Percayalah’. However, it was her
countryman, Septian M Harris from
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, who really got
the crowd on their feet with his passionate
rendition of Search’s slow rock classic
‘Fantasia Bulan Madu’. He deservedly took
first prize in the vocal category Nusantara
(male).
In the international vocal competition,
Monash University’s Kazi Yasin Islam from
Bangladesh won the male category with
his spirited rendition of Hafiz’s ‘Bahagia Mu
Derita Ku’. In the battle among the ladies,
Help University’s Lin Jing Nan from China
showcased her vocal range with Sarah
Raisuddin’s ‘Ku Teruskan’ which duly won
her the gong. Other big winners of the
Team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia celebrate
their triumph in the dance category at this year’s
1World Culture event co-hosted by Nilai University
and Universiti Putra Malaysia.
night was the team from Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia (Johor) which won the
dance category with a performance that
combined elements of Dutch, Indonesian
and Malaysian cultures. The team from
Universiti Malaysia Perlis walked away with
the Best Costume trophy with their intricate
Tajik outfits.
In his speech, Prof Lee urged all
participants and students to broaden their
horizons by extending their hand of
friendship to as many international
students as possible. “This is one way you
can make your varsity years the most
memorable time of your lives,” he
concludes.
Oct - Dec 2013
Enrichment
For Life
Time is of the Essence
Prompt action essential for SPM students to ensure students make right
decision regarding higher education route, says Nilai U Vice-Chancellor.
“Do not waste any time after SPM! Students
may feel that the hard work has already
been done with the conclusion of the
exams but it is only the beginning of their
academic journey,” counsels Datuk Dr
Megat Burhainuddin Megat Abdul
Rahman (Nilai U Vice-Chancellor). “Too
many students take their foot off the pedal
as soon as the SPM exams are over. It’s fine
to take a few days off to recharge their
batteries but not weeks and months. Time
is of the essence to ensure they know
which programmes are best suited to them
and that they apply for a place in their
preferred institution.”
Dr Megat Burhainuddin is keen to stress to
these students that their post-SPM spare
time can be best utilised preparing for the
next step of their academic journey. For
starters, it would be great for students to
start thinking about what they want to do. “I
am talking about identifying what these
students themselves want to pursue, not
what their parents or peers are suggesting,”
he says. The first step is to browse the
internet for information on the programmes
that have piqued the students’ interest.
With so much information available online,
it is not too difficult for students to
determine which areas appeal to them.
Having identified the areas which they
want to pursue, Dr Megat Burhainuddin
says that the next logical step would be for
these students to understand what each
programme entails and whether they have
the aptitude to complete the programme.
“For instance, Nilai U receives many
applications for the Diploma in Aircraft
Maintenance Engineering programme. It is
indeed an exciting field with great career
opportunities. But what applicants need to
realise is that to succeed in this
programme, they will need to be strong in
both maths and physics.”
stand the logistics involved such as
travelling time from home, availability of
accommodation, parking, public transport
and various other issues which can have a
huge impact on their varsity experience.
“Some students enrol in a city campus not
realising the daily commute and parking
woes can become a massive headache,”
says Dr Megat Burhainuddin. “At Nilai U,
none of these problems exist as there is
ample parking and a great network of
public transportation.” But the most
important thing is that when students visit
Nilai U (during Open Days or through
scheduled appointments), students will be
given a personality test to help determine
which areas they are best suited to. With
the guidance of Nilai U’s experienced
counsellors and lecturers, students can
narrow their choices and make an
informed and educated choice on their
next step. “I cannot stress how important
this is as their decision will have a major
impact on their future,” underlines Dr
Megat Burhainuddin. “Students who do this
can avoid the hassle and disappointment
of choosing a programme which is entirely
unsuitable for them. Such missteps are
costly and time consuming.”
Scholarships &
financial aid
Private higher education can be an
expensive affair. Students should act
quickly by finding out what scholarship
and financial aid schemes are available to
them. “Scour newspapers and the internet
for relevant information in this area. Media
corporations offer a number of scholarships each year as do organisations such
as the British Council. Many private
institutions also offer scholarships as
incentive to attract the cream of the crop,”
explains Dr Megat Burhainuddin. In this
respect, Nilai U is no different with a High
Achievers Scholarship rewarding exceptional students with 100% waiver on tuition
and accommodation fees. But what sets
Nilai U apart is that it also offers extracurriculum excellence award for students
with exemplary achievements at state,
national or regional level. Students who
have been active in leadership and
extra-curricular activities can also apply for
the Enrichment for Life award which allows
for substantial discounts.
There is also a Merit scholarship which
offers a sliding scale of discounts for
students who have done reasonably well
in their examinations. Nilai U also offers the
Education for All financial aid scheme
which allows students to commence their
studies with just RM650. This is for household with a monthly income of below
RM4,000. Tuition fees will be covered by full
PTPTN loan (any shortfall will be
waived).“All these schemes offer students
the chance to fulfil their potential through
higher education without huge financial
burden. But students must realise that
these awards are over-subscribed and they
must act quickly if they wish to benefit from
them,” says Dr Megat Burhainuddin.
Alternative Route
For those who qualify based on their
forecast result, it is advisable to apply for
the Foundation Programme be it Businesss
or Science. From this the entry into a
degree programme is clearly defined.
Moreover the Foundation Programme
would help them get to know the degree
programme much better through interac-tions with the academic staff and senior
students. “Usual
lly the top students who a
re
“Usually
are
expected to do well will be busy looking fo
or
for
scholarships and
d applyfor places in the
preferred progra
ammes. What about
programmes.
students whose forecast results do not
meet the minim
um entry requirements forr
minimum
their preferred p
programmes? I wish to
communicate to
o these students that
higher educatio
on is still available to them
education
and it is imperat
tive they make the right
imperative
choices,” he stre
esses. For students who wis
sh
stresses.
wish
to obtain a degr
ree but do not have the
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necessary credit
ts to enter a pre-university
credits
programme, they
the
ey can opt for the diploma
a
route. By entering
g a diploma programme
straight after SPM
M, they will have several
SPM,
benefits. Firstly, th
hese students will be
these
entitled to credit exemptions when they
later join the relevant degree programme
in the second year. Secondly, diploma
students will be better prepared for the
degree as they will have undergone similar
subjects or modules. For instance,
engineering diploma students will adapt
better to the degree programmes than
their pre-university counterparts as they will
have greater in-depth knowledge in the
area. Thirdly, such students will graduate
with two qualifications and also have the
option of working after gaining the
diploma, making the slightly longer
completion period seem neglible.
Enrichment
For Life
“In today’s education landscape, every
effort is made to be as inclusive as
possible. There are vocational courses and
polytechnics offer a wide variety of
programmes. Students can opt to get a
certificate as a means to enter the diploma
programmes later on,” counsels Dr Megat
Burhainuddin. “What I want to say to these
students is to not give up hope. There are
still avenues for them to attain higher
education qualifications even if their
forecast results are less-than-stellar.
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students to act immediately after their
examinations are over. This is to ensure they
have all the right information and are clear
about their own strengths and capabilities.
Once they do this, they can make the best
decision possible on their futures.”
Personality Tests
Nilai U Vice-Chancellor strongly advocates
that students use the downtime after
exams to visit the campuses of the
institutions that they intend to apply to. By
visiting the campuses, they will get a better
feel of the environment and also under-
4.
EXPLORER
EXPLORER
Oct - Dec 2013
EXPLORER 5.
Oct - Dec 2013
Cover
Story
Cover
Story
Nurturing Future Leaders
Nilai U successfully hosts Future Leaders Camp for
the fifth successive year.
(Pix by Saravanan Uthayachanthiran ( BSc (hons) in Biotechnology), Cheng Chun Siung (Diploma in Computer Science),
Hossam Eldeen Ahmed Shafiq (Intensive English Program) & Sim Wen Li (Diploma in Business Administration) )
Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni
Tuanku Muhriz (Tunku Besar
Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan)
chose to have an interactive
forum with participants this
year instead of delivering his
usual keynote address.
The participants along with the organisers
and guests speakers give the Future
leaders Camp the thumbs up.
The smiles say it all as participants show off their Future Leaders Camp 2013 certificates.
Nilai University (Nilai U), in collaboration
with the Ministry of Education, hosted and
organised the Future Leaders Camp for the
fifth consecutive year. Participants hailed
from both private and public higher
education centres from all over the country
and were selected based on their contributions as student leaders in their respective institutions. The latest edition of the
Future leaders Camp (FLC) was held at the
Nilai Springs Resort Hotel from 16-18
November and attracted 102 participants
who came to develop their personal and
interpersonal qualities, sharpen their
leadership skills and to expand their
network. The theme for this year’s camp
was ‘Cultural Relations – Leading in
Solidarity’.
In his welcoming speech, Nilai U Chancellor Prof Emeritus Tengku Dato’ Shamsul
Bahrin thanked the Ministry of Education
for its continued support and that it was an
endorsement of the FLC’s extracurricular
value. Tengku Shamsul also explained that
Nilai U subscribes to a philosophy of
‘enrichment for life’ and believes that the
time students spend at university will affect
them for their rest of their lives. This was not
just limited to their academic endeavours
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but also their social experiences. He also
thanked Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku
Muhriz (Tunku Besar Seri Menanti, Negeri
Sembilan) for his continued support and
adding some “royal flavour” to proceedings.
Tunku Ali had delivered the keynote
address at three previous camps but this
year opted to take a more interactive
approach by having an open forum with
the participants. The prince was queried on
a number of issues including his experiences of studying abroad, institutionalised
racism, as well as on how best to conquer
the cultural divides within the halls of
learning.
The FLC was designed to allow participants
to gain valuable soft skills via workshops by
the likes of Dale Carnegie Training and
Chapter One Asia Sdn Bhd. Response to
both workshops was especially enthusiastic, in particular the latter, where participants were given handy tips on corporate
etiquette and grooming. Participants also
got to listen to former FLC alumnus Lo Chee
Hoe who gave a speech on ‘Leading the
Youth’ and the involvement of other
alumnus as student helpers, photographers and ushers served to underline how
well-liked the event is among students.
Second day of the FLC saw noted columnist and social activist Dina Zaman present
a speech on inter-cultural relations while
prominent lawyer Edmund Bon, moderated
a mock Parliamentary session. Participants
were invited to make proposals to a Bill
that would improve inter-cultural relations
in institutions of higher learning. For many,
this was their first taste of being involved in
the democratic process and highlighted
the myriad difficulties in drafting law that
improved the scenario without impinging
on minority rights.
At the end of the camp, participants were
seen proudly clutching their certificates
and assured all the facilitators that they
would spread the word about their positive
experiences at the FLC. Common consensus was that this was yet another successful edition of the FLC and with its
ever-growing cachet; it would be no
surprise for this event to come back bigger
and better next year.
Nilai U administrators believe in providing
every opportunity for students to fulfil their
potential and to expose them to a wide
variety of experiences allowing them to
mature into confident and competent
young adults. For more photos of this
event, please go to Nilai U’s facebook
page.
The FLC provides a safe environment for
students to make new friends.
FLC alumnus Lo Chee Hoe took time off
work to be part of the event and spoke
about student leadership.
Rosli Hussein (Senior
Vice-President Operations,
Master Trainer DCT Sdn Bhd)
was representing Dale
Carnegie Trainers at the FLC
for the fifth consecutive
year.
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Student
Success Stories
Passion for Music & Travel
Belgian expatriate hopes her tourism studies will
help her achieve her dreams of making music.
“Indo Mee Goreng satu, tak mau sayur,”
laughs Brunhilde Marie Julia Geuth, as she
shows off her limited Malay vocabulary. This
is a big surprise given that Julia (as she is
known to her friends) had won third place
in the PALMA singing competition, held at
Angkasapuri recently. In this competition
which was broadcast live on TV2, international students were judged on their ability
to sing and perform a local song. And Julia
wowed the judges with her rendition of
Elyana’s ‘Kalis Rindu’.
Julia explains that she has been singing
that song for many years given that she
had moved here with her family from
Bastogne, Belgium almost six years ago.
“My parents had been here on holiday
and loved the weather and the laidback
lifestyle, so we all moved here,” she
explains. “I was enrolled in a Diploma in
Sound and Music technology programme
at another college as music is my passion.
I got to meet other aspiring musicians and
was privileged enough to jam with them.
That is a song I am very familiar with."
She says that music has always been a
passion as she has been singing since she
was eight and has been actively singing in
various bands and producing demos. "So
when I told my parents that this is what I
wanted to pursue, they were okay with it
and let me choose a music-oriented
program."
However, the 22-year-old lass is mature
enough to realise that the music industry is
full of pitfalls and there are many obstacles
to having a successful career. So when her
mother requested that she do another
diploma programme as a back-up, Julia
had no hesitation in accepting the
mother's choice. "She chose the Diploma
in Tourism at Nilai University and I am
happy to study this program as it is
knowledge that is applicable anywhere in
the world. She was cool enough to let me
follow my dream of doing music, so the
least I could do is listen to her on this."
Julia admits that she has been bitten by
the travel bug and says she envisions
travelling to destinations where her music
career can take off. "Having a Diploma in
Tourism will allow me to work in the
hospitality industry while I try to get my
music career started," she smiles.
Describing her music as electronica, Julia
says she shifted towards this genre as she
could do everything herself on computers.
"I have been in bands before and
musicians are not the most reliable
people," she says arching her eyebrows,
"so I wanted to be able to do something on
my own."
At the moment she is enjoying her classes
at Nilai University (Nilai U) and has her
younger sister for company who is also
enrolled in the same programme. "The
great thing about Nilai U are the lecturers,
in particular those from the Faculty of
Hospitality and Tourism. They are very
friendly and take great concern over their
students' welfare. I believe at a place of
education, it is the teachers who are the
Julia Geuth is pursuing a Diploma in Tourism
at Nilai U and says the lecturers are very
helpful and friendly.
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most important factor, not whether the
facilities are the best and most modern,"
she stresses. “Machines and equipment
don't teach you anything. People do." As
for her singing exploits, Julia got a cheque
for RM6,000 for finishing third in the
competition. "I was totally shocked when
the announcer called my name, I really
didn't expect it," she says. But that wasn't
the biggest surprise as there was a large
contingent of Nilai U students and staff at
the auditorium supporting her. "I am a very
shy person. I come to class, do my work
and go home. I hardly socialize. To see so
many people cheering me on was really a
wonderful surprise. It made me feel part of
the Nilai U family."
Now that she has proven her vocal
prowess in a televised competition, Julia
is more confident of her abilities and
also knows the value of good time
management. "I had to juggle my
coursework while competing. I wasn't
going to let it affect my studies and
disappoint my parents. If anything,
I want to show my parents I can
do well in both fields," she
proclaims.
Sweet Sound of Success
Student
Success Stories
Nilai U student wins top award at World Harmonica festival.
It’s not every day that you get to call
yourself a ‘world champion’ but for Nilai
University (Nilai U) student, Soo Weng Hong,
that is precisely what he is. Having joined
fellow like-minded students from various
universities, the group of aspiring
harmonica players decided to form a
group which they christened Fresco
Harmonica. They entered the World
Harmonica Festival at Trossingen, Germany
in October 2013 where they vowed the
audience and judges alike. Facing stiff
competition from over a thousand contestants from 30 different countries, Weng Hong
says they had to rely on all their expertise
and showmanship to stand out. It must
have worked as Fresco Harmonica bagged
five awards including the top prizes in the
Harmonica Group and Open categories.
“I started playing harmonica at an early
age simply because I like the sound of the
instrument and I love music. But competing at an international competition has
given me renewed confidence in my
abilities and also boosted my self-esteem.
Being world champion does that to you!”
he says grinning broadly. The experience
certainly left its mark on the 21-year-old as
he got to meet harmonica players from all
over the world and hear how their different
cultural backgrounds surfaced in their
playing styles. “This has certainly allowed
me to grow musically as I now have a
better feel of my instrument,” he says. “It
was also a great being able to visit and
experience a foreign country.”
Weng Hong is currently pursuing a
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at
Nilai U. Though practice sessions Fresco
Harmonica for the world meet were long
and strenuous, the Ipoh native never let it
interfere with his studies. If anything, it has
taught him the importance of good
time-management and discipline. “We
may practice as a group for many hours
but it was never at the expense of our
studies. I always made sure that my
coursework is up-to-date,” he says. With a
minimum of three hour practice sessions
daily, Weng Hong says he maximized his
time by paying attention in class. “I sit in
the front row and pay close attention
during class. This way, I absorb much more
and don’t need to revise as much after
class,” he counsels.
He says he is enjoying his lessons at Nilai U
and this is down to the friendly lecturers.
“They are very experienced and are
always on hand to guide us. In fact, many
of them have been very supportive of my
harmonica playing as well and actively
encourage me to use it as a platform for
greater things,” he says. For now, those
‘greater things’ are limited to teaching
some primary and secondary school
students. Although he enjoys teaching, he
has no plans on becoming a music
instructor; rather he plans to further his
studies onto the Degree in Mechanical
Engineering. “Paper qualification is very
important. I have made my parents proud
with my harmonica playing. I now want to
do the same again with my studies,” he
smiles.
EXPLORER
Oct - Dec 2013
9.
Student
Success Stories
Passion for Music & Travel
Belgian expatriate hopes her tourism studies will
help her achieve her dreams of making music.
“Indo Mee Goreng satu, tak mau sayur,”
laughs Brunhilde Marie Julia Geuth, as she
shows off her limited Malay vocabulary. This
is a big surprise given that Julia (as she is
known to her friends) had won third place
in the PALMA singing competition, held at
Angkasapuri recently. In this competition
which was broadcast live on TV2, international students were judged on their ability
to sing and perform a local song. And Julia
wowed the judges with her rendition of
Elyana’s ‘Kalis Rindu’.
Julia explains that she has been singing
that song for many years given that she
had moved here with her family from
Bastogne, Belgium almost six years ago.
“My parents had been here on holiday
and loved the weather and the laidback
lifestyle, so we all moved here,” she
explains. “I was enrolled in a Diploma in
Sound and Music technology programme
at another college as music is my passion.
I got to meet other aspiring musicians and
was privileged enough to jam with them.
That is a song I am very familiar with."
She says that music has always been a
passion as she has been singing since she
was eight and has been actively singing in
various bands and producing demos. "So
when I told my parents that this is what I
wanted to pursue, they were okay with it
and let me choose a music-oriented
program."
However, the 22-year-old lass is mature
enough to realise that the music industry is
full of pitfalls and there are many obstacles
to having a successful career. So when her
mother requested that she do another
diploma programme as a back-up, Julia
had no hesitation in accepting the
mother's choice. "She chose the Diploma
in Tourism at Nilai University and I am
happy to study this program as it is
knowledge that is applicable anywhere in
the world. She was cool enough to let me
follow my dream of doing music, so the
least I could do is listen to her on this."
Julia admits that she has been bitten by
the travel bug and says she envisions
travelling to destinations where her music
career can take off. "Having a Diploma in
Tourism will allow me to work in the
hospitality industry while I try to get my
music career started," she smiles.
Describing her music as electronica, Julia
says she shifted towards this genre as she
could do everything herself on computers.
"I have been in bands before and
musicians are not the most reliable
people," she says arching her eyebrows,
"so I wanted to be able to do something on
my own."
At the moment she is enjoying her classes
at Nilai University (Nilai U) and has her
younger sister for company who is also
enrolled in the same programme. "The
great thing about Nilai U are the lecturers,
in particular those from the Faculty of
Hospitality and Tourism. They are very
friendly and take great concern over their
students' welfare. I believe at a place of
education, it is the teachers who are the
Julia Geuth is pursuing a Diploma in Tourism
at Nilai U and says the lecturers are very
helpful and friendly.
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Oct - Dec 2013
most important factor, not whether the
facilities are the best and most modern,"
she stresses. “Machines and equipment
don't teach you anything. People do." As
for her singing exploits, Julia got a cheque
for RM6,000 for finishing third in the
competition. "I was totally shocked when
the announcer called my name, I really
didn't expect it," she says. But that wasn't
the biggest surprise as there was a large
contingent of Nilai U students and staff at
the auditorium supporting her. "I am a very
shy person. I come to class, do my work
and go home. I hardly socialize. To see so
many people cheering me on was really a
wonderful surprise. It made me feel part of
the Nilai U family."
Now that she has proven her vocal
prowess in a televised competition, Julia
is more confident of her abilities and
also knows the value of good time
management. "I had to juggle my
coursework while competing. I wasn't
going to let it affect my studies and
disappoint my parents. If anything,
I want to show my parents I can
do well in both fields," she
proclaims.
Sweet Sound of Success
Student
Success Stories
Nilai U student wins top award at World Harmonica festival.
It’s not every day that you get to call
yourself a ‘world champion’ but for Nilai
University (Nilai U) student, Soo Weng Hong,
that is precisely what he is. Having joined
fellow like-minded students from various
universities, the group of aspiring
harmonica players decided to form a
group which they christened Fresco
Harmonica. They entered the World
Harmonica Festival at Trossingen, Germany
in October 2013 where they vowed the
audience and judges alike. Facing stiff
competition from over a thousand contestants from 30 different countries, Weng Hong
says they had to rely on all their expertise
and showmanship to stand out. It must
have worked as Fresco Harmonica bagged
five awards including the top prizes in the
Harmonica Group and Open categories.
“I started playing harmonica at an early
age simply because I like the sound of the
instrument and I love music. But competing at an international competition has
given me renewed confidence in my
abilities and also boosted my self-esteem.
Being world champion does that to you!”
he says grinning broadly. The experience
certainly left its mark on the 21-year-old as
he got to meet harmonica players from all
over the world and hear how their different
cultural backgrounds surfaced in their
playing styles. “This has certainly allowed
me to grow musically as I now have a
better feel of my instrument,” he says. “It
was also a great being able to visit and
experience a foreign country.”
Weng Hong is currently pursuing a
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at
Nilai U. Though practice sessions Fresco
Harmonica for the world meet were long
and strenuous, the Ipoh native never let it
interfere with his studies. If anything, it has
taught him the importance of good
time-management and discipline. “We
may practice as a group for many hours
but it was never at the expense of our
studies. I always made sure that my
coursework is up-to-date,” he says. With a
minimum of three hour practice sessions
daily, Weng Hong says he maximized his
time by paying attention in class. “I sit in
the front row and pay close attention
during class. This way, I absorb much more
and don’t need to revise as much after
class,” he counsels.
He says he is enjoying his lessons at Nilai U
and this is down to the friendly lecturers.
“They are very experienced and are
always on hand to guide us. In fact, many
of them have been very supportive of my
harmonica playing as well and actively
encourage me to use it as a platform for
greater things,” he says. For now, those
‘greater things’ are limited to teaching
some primary and secondary school
students. Although he enjoys teaching, he
has no plans on becoming a music
instructor; rather he plans to further his
studies onto the Degree in Mechanical
Engineering. “Paper qualification is very
important. I have made my parents proud
with my harmonica playing. I now want to
do the same again with my studies,” he
smiles.
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Oct - Dec 2013
9.
Scholarship
Students
Book Smart
Nilai U engineering graduate publishes self-help book on new generation leadership.
Nelson David Bassey is seen with a
permanent grin on his face these days.
The young lad from Nigeria has plenty to
smile about as he recently graduated with
distinction from the Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering progamme at
Nilai University (Nilai U). But what has really
delighted David (as he prefers to be
called) is the personal development book
which he has been working on for the last
two years is ready to hit the shelves.
Entitled ‘The New Generation of
Leadership – Transforming Ordinary Young
People Into Outstanding and Growing
Leaders’, the book is a labour of love for
the 22-year old who readily admits to
being a bookworm.
“Truth be told, I was an extremely shy and
reserved guy when I first arrived at Nilai U. I
hardly ever left my room during my first
semester,” admits David. “Slowly but
surely, through reading many
self-development books and getting
involved in various extra-curricular
activities, I began to come out of my
shell.” It was then I realised that there are
many young people like me who are shy
and reserved and need some guidance
on how to fully realise their leadership
potential.” He says that he focussed on
the importance of ‘leadership’ as being
the essential quality after speaking to a
professional financial planner and a talent
manager who had been invited to be
guest speakers at Nilai U. Both speakers
told him that ‘leadership’ was the essential
characteristic they look for in individuals
when employing or promoting.
This sparked the idea for him to write a
book which would help students become
potential leaders in their respective fields
and communities. This may sound like a
daunting task to many but it was just a
challenge for David to rise to. “I had
experience in setting up a new club with
the Leaders of Tomorrow at Nilai U. I was
also responsible for ‘I Am A Winner’ project
which highlighted high achiever students
on campus who would act as role models.
So I was not at all daunted by the task of
writing this book from scratch,” he says. He
admits that much credit has to go to
academic staff that actively encouraged
him to pursue this idea. In fact, the Dean
of the School of Engineering, Science and
Technology, Prof Dr R Logeswaran N
Rajasvaran, is credited as co-author. “Prof
Loges was very helpful when I first
approached him with this idea of
self-publishing this book. He gave me
plenty of ideas and also helped greatly
with the editing of content,” says a grateful
David. He is also extremely excited about
getting an American certified professional
speaker and networking expert, Sarah
Michel, to contribute to the book. “I
contacted Sarah and was thrilled when
she responded that she would be glad to
be part of my project.”
publish a book to search online on the
many self-publishing packages available
and to choose one that best fits their
budget and needs. In David’s case, he
chose a publisher in the US who provided
him with editorial, design and printing
services. He plans to market his book by
contacting institutions of higher learning to
stock the book in their libraries. A book
launch is also planned for the beginning
of 2014.
Although he has yet to decide on his next
academic move, David is certain that
there will be another book. In fact, he sees
his future as a professional development
speaker. He sees no problem with that by
pointing out that Nilai U had always prided
itself in bringing out the best in each
student. “I am living proof that Nilai U
graduates can achieve whatever they put
their mind to. Who would have thought
two years ago that this shy, young guy
from Nigeria would end up as a published
author!”
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SEPT / JAN / APR
David is also indebted to his parents who
backed him all the way and fronted the
money required to get his book published.
He advises any person who is looking to
Nelson David Bassey (Nilai U Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering) decided to
self-publish his personal development
book to help students discover
their leadership potential.
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Scholarship
Students
Book Smart
Nilai U engineering graduate publishes self-help book on new generation leadership.
Nelson David Bassey is seen with a
permanent grin on his face these days.
The young lad from Nigeria has plenty to
smile about as he recently graduated with
distinction from the Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering progamme at
Nilai University (Nilai U). But what has really
delighted David (as he prefers to be
called) is the personal development book
which he has been working on for the last
two years is ready to hit the shelves.
Entitled ‘The New Generation of
Leadership – Transforming Ordinary Young
People Into Outstanding and Growing
Leaders’, the book is a labour of love for
the 22-year old who readily admits to
being a bookworm.
“Truth be told, I was an extremely shy and
reserved guy when I first arrived at Nilai U. I
hardly ever left my room during my first
semester,” admits David. “Slowly but
surely, through reading many
self-development books and getting
involved in various extra-curricular
activities, I began to come out of my
shell.” It was then I realised that there are
many young people like me who are shy
and reserved and need some guidance
on how to fully realise their leadership
potential.” He says that he focussed on
the importance of ‘leadership’ as being
the essential quality after speaking to a
professional financial planner and a talent
manager who had been invited to be
guest speakers at Nilai U. Both speakers
told him that ‘leadership’ was the essential
characteristic they look for in individuals
when employing or promoting.
This sparked the idea for him to write a
book which would help students become
potential leaders in their respective fields
and communities. This may sound like a
daunting task to many but it was just a
challenge for David to rise to. “I had
experience in setting up a new club with
the Leaders of Tomorrow at Nilai U. I was
also responsible for ‘I Am A Winner’ project
which highlighted high achiever students
on campus who would act as role models.
So I was not at all daunted by the task of
writing this book from scratch,” he says. He
admits that much credit has to go to
academic staff that actively encouraged
him to pursue this idea. In fact, the Dean
of the School of Engineering, Science and
Technology, Prof Dr R Logeswaran N
Rajasvaran, is credited as co-author. “Prof
Loges was very helpful when I first
approached him with this idea of
self-publishing this book. He gave me
plenty of ideas and also helped greatly
with the editing of content,” says a grateful
David. He is also extremely excited about
getting an American certified professional
speaker and networking expert, Sarah
Michel, to contribute to the book. “I
contacted Sarah and was thrilled when
she responded that she would be glad to
be part of my project.”
publish a book to search online on the
many self-publishing packages available
and to choose one that best fits their
budget and needs. In David’s case, he
chose a publisher in the US who provided
him with editorial, design and printing
services. He plans to market his book by
contacting institutions of higher learning to
stock the book in their libraries. A book
launch is also planned for the beginning
of 2014.
Although he has yet to decide on his next
academic move, David is certain that
there will be another book. In fact, he sees
his future as a professional development
speaker. He sees no problem with that by
pointing out that Nilai U had always prided
itself in bringing out the best in each
student. “I am living proof that Nilai U
graduates can achieve whatever they put
their mind to. Who would have thought
two years ago that this shy, young guy
from Nigeria would end up as a published
author!”
INTAKE
SEPT / JAN / APR
David is also indebted to his parents who
backed him all the way and fronted the
money required to get his book published.
He advises any person who is looking to
Nelson David Bassey (Nilai U Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering) decided to
self-publish his personal development
book to help students discover
their leadership potential.
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EDUCATION FOR ALL
FINANCIAL AID
Household Monthly Income
BELOW RM4,000
Commencement fee
RM
650
HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements
PERFORMANCE
9As
STPM
3As
A-Level
3As
UEC
6As
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to deserving students who have done reasonably well in their examinations
SPM
100% tuition fee AND accommodation waiver
O-Level
90
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered (with the exception of the Foundation programme
where the scholarship will carry over to the degree based on maintaining a minimum of a
CGPA of 3.5 every semester)
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee and accommodation only
• Interview required
STPM
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EXTRA-CURRICULUM EXCELLENCE AWARD
Awarded to students with outstanding extra-curricular achievements
PERFORMANCE
Extra-curricular
ELIGIBILITY
Exemplary
achievement at
State / National /
Regional Level
events
100% tuition fee AND accommodation waiver
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered (with the exception of the Foundation programme
where the scholarship will carry over to the degree based on maintaining a minimum of a
CGPA of 2.5 every semester)
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee and accommodation only
• Interview required
ENRICHMENT FOR LIFE AWARD
Awarded to students who have held active roles in leadership and extra-curricular activities
UEC
(6 best subjects)
SAM / HSC /
AUSMAT
ICPU
(6 best subjects)
STPM / UEC / A-Level / SAM /
HSC / AUSMAT / ICPU
Diploma
Foundation
Degree
ADP
8As
7As
6As
5As
4As
3As
6As
5As
4As
3As
AAB
ABB
BBB
AAB
ABB
BBB
20%*
17%*
15%*
13%**
10%
5%*
20%*
17%*
15%*
13%*
-
50%
40%
30%
20%
50%
40%
30%
20%
-
20%*
15%*
10%*
20%*
15%*
10%*
20%
17%
15%
13%
10%
5%
20%
17%
15%
13%
20%
15%
10%
20%
15%
10%
≤14pts
≤20pts
≤24pts
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20%*
17%*
15%*
13%*
20%
17%
15%
13%
20%
17%
15%
13%
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40%
30%
20%
50%
40%
30%
20%
50%
40%
30%
20%
20%
15%
10%
-
20%
17%
15%
13%
-
TER/UAI 85.0
TER/UAI 80.0
TER/UAI 75.0
TER/UAI 70.0
85
80
75
70
20%
15%
10%
20%
15%
10%
-
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered
• Require a minimum CGPA of 3.0 every semester to continue to be eligible for the next semester
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee only
* Also applicable for American Degree Transfer Program applicants
ELIGIBILITY
PERFORMANCE
SPM / O-Level
ELIGIBILITY
PERFORMANCE
TER/UAI 90
ICPU
covering events & happenings
between Oct-Dec
Oc Dec 2013
*Terms and conditions apply
ELIGIBILITY
SPM / O-Level
SAM / HSC / AUSMAT
Tuition fee will be covered
by full PTPTN loan
(shortfall will be waived)*
Applicable for clubs / societies / uniform bodies and the positions below only:- President/ Chairman
- Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer
- Vice-President/ Deputy-Chairman - Prefect
- Secretary/ Assistant Secretary
- Represented School to District Level
in Sports/ Other Activities.
30% tuition fee waiver for Foundation
20% tuition fee waiver for Diploma*
10% tuition fee waiver for Degree
• Only applicable for the FIRST programme registered
• Require a minimum CGPA of 2.5 every semester to continue to be eligible for the next semester
• Note: Waiver is for the tuition fee only
* Also applicable for American Degree Transfer Program applicants
INTAKE IN PROGRESS NOW
06-850 2308
To apply, type<EXP>Space<NAME>Space<CONTACT NO>Space<ADDRESS>send to 012 628 1139 or for more information,
please get in touch with:
CAMPUS:
NILAI UNIVERSITY
No 1, Persiaran Universiti, Putra Nilai,
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Tel: 06 850 2308 Fax: 06 850 1266 SMS: 012 628 1139
Email: [email protected]
GPS Coordinates: 2˚48’50”N 101˚46’12”E
REGIONAL COUNSELLING OFFICES:
PETALING JAYA (Jaya One)
25-G, Block J, Jaya One, No 72A, Jalan Universiti,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 03 7960 3089 Fax: 03 7960 3090
JOHOR BAHRU (City Square Office Tower)
Suite13.12, Level 13, Johor Bahru City Square Office Tower,
106-108, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Tel: 07 226 2336 / 227 2337 Fax: 07 222 2339
KOTA KINABALU
Lot 4, 3rd Floor, Block J, Asia City, Phase 2A,
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: 088 238 811 / 238 822 Fax: 088 238 855
H/P: 012 828 6238 / 016 810 6230
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