The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Michelle Gyles-Mcdonnough, paid an official visit to Limkokwing University on 15 January.

Prior to joining the UN, Gyles-McDonnough served as the first resident Legal Advisor to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. She holds a law degree from Columbia University School of Law, with Honours in International and Foreign Law, and a Masters in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by both staff and students then taken on a campus tour to give her a glimpse of the University’s unique ecosystem.

During the campus tour, Gyles-McDonnough was introduced to refugee students who are pursuing their Professional Diploma with full scholarships from Limkokwing University in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The refugee students were happy to express the experiences they gained from participating in various events and activities at the campus.

“Limkokwing University prepares us for the real world. With the exposure and skills we gain here, we are prepared to face the real world when we start working,” said Arslan Saleem, a refugee student from Pakistan who has been residing in Malaysia since 2011.

Gyles-McDonnough hopes that the students will use this opportunity well in order to support their families and help other less fortunate refugees.

“Out of the 148,000 refugees, you are the lucky 30. Being able to mix with students from all over the word will help bridge understanding and hopefully eradicate the misconceptions surrounding refugees,” she explained.

Limkokwing University believes that nurturing young talents in a multicultural ecosystem will promote peace and understanding among its students who come from diverse communities. The University is committed to helping talented refugee youths to realise their potential, and lift themselves and their families from poverty and social discrimination.

Annually, selected refugee students will be receiving full scholarships to pursue Professional Diplomas in Event Management, Web and Interactive Design as well as Hair Design.

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Limkokwing University Global Campus organised the ASEAN UK Business Forum (AUBF) in association with Generation Corporate (GenCorporate) in London, United Kingdom to discuss the empowerment of ASEAN youths on Jan 27.

The “Empowerment of the ASEAN Youths & Student” is part of an annual international gathering that aims to promote pro-active engagement against socioeconomic and global issues to youths in the ASEAN community. The issues covered are community development, trade & commerce, science & education, diplomacy, labour & employment, culture & society as well as youth welfare. 

In attendance were representatives from the ASEAN diplomatic corps in London including High Commissioner of Brunei Dato’ Haji Aminuddin; High Commissioner of Malaysia Dato Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi; Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia T.M Hamzah Thayeb; Embassy of the Republic of Myanmar Deputy Chief of Mission/Counsellor Kyaw Htin Lin; Royal Thai Embassy Counsellor Porpot Changywa and Global Campus students and staff.

During the discussion, AUBF President Dato S.K Lingam stated that youth is ASEAN’s greatest assets with 60% of the population under 35 years old. This presents opportunities for ASEAN youths to engage new challenges while maintaining a global mind-set and a vision for developing countries.

“It is up to 360 million ASEAN youths to build the future through cooperation, consensus and consultation among various nations,” he concluded.

Limkokwing University is committed to youth empowerment through industry exposure and multiculturalism. Students gain valuable knowledge and experience while studying at the Global Campus in London, United Kingdom. 

“The University is great in doing what it is doing now,” said Khanh Minh Ho from the ASEAN UK Business Forum (AUBF). “Particularly its real-life learning approach as well as business visits instead of just lectures and course books.”

Head of Digital & Business Development from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) & UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) Max Coleman also added that London is a unique creative hub with a global multicultural city with new ideas for start-up business to multinationals.

“It is important for the University to involve itself with start-ups and corporates,” he said. “Accessing start-ups and communities is as important as corporates to bring knowledge to ASEAN countries.”

Previously, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2015 was outlined in 31 Dec 2015 that aims to work towards economic and social integration, free flow of skilled labour and removal of trade barriers in ASEAN countries. Other issues that would be added in the future include 76 million people living in poverty, high infant mortality rate, inaccessible clean drinking water, maritime and territorial issues, endemic corruption, income disparities, languages issues and talent drain.

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Date:2 March 2016 - 6 March 2016Time: 10 00 AM - 10 00 PMVenue: IOI City Mall, Putrajaya

Be a successful graduate with a Limkokwing education!

Head over to the Limkokwing Exhibit in IOI City Mall to get a glimpse of our innovation-focused ecosystem designed to empower the world’s next generation of movers and shakers. Each day features high profile speakers from around the world focusing on the latest topics under architecture, IT, business, animation, recording arts, and communication and media.

Check out the full schedule below:

Date:3 March 2016 - 31 July 2016Time:Venue: Talent Development Office, 3 floor of the Plaza.

ONLY ​RM​100 for a whole semester of classes.

Free access to the dance studio, 1 class every week and the chance to join Magic Dance Crew! Every Monday 6​.​0​​0​​pm - 7:3​​0​​pm

email katherine.odea@limkokwing.edu.my for more info

The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Michelle Gyles-Mcdonnough, paid an official visit to Limkokwing University on 15 January.

Prior to joining the UN, Gyles-McDonnough served as the first resident Legal Advisor to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. She holds a law degree from Columbia University School of Law, with Honours in International and Foreign Law, and a Masters in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by both staff and students then taken on a campus tour to give her a glimpse of the University’s unique ecosystem.

During the campus tour, Gyles-McDonnough was introduced to refugee students who are pursuing their Professional Diploma with full scholarships from Limkokwing University in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The refugee students were happy to express the experiences they gained from participating in various events and activities at the campus.

“Limkokwing University prepares us for the real world. With the exposure and skills we gain here, we are prepared to face the real world when we start working,” said Arslan Saleem, a refugee student from Pakistan who has been residing in Malaysia since 2011.

Gyles-McDonnough hopes that the students will use this opportunity well in order to support their families and help other less fortunate refugees.

“Out of the 148,000 refugees, you are the lucky 30. Being able to mix with students from all over the word will help bridge understanding and hopefully eradicate the misconceptions surrounding refugees,” she explained.

Limkokwing University believes that nurturing young talents in a multicultural ecosystem will promote peace and understanding among its students who come from diverse communities. The University is committed to helping talented refugee youths to realise their potential, and lift themselves and their families from poverty and social discrimination.

Annually, selected refugee students will be receiving full scholarships to pursue Professional Diplomas in Event Management, Web and Interactive Design as well as Hair Design.

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Limkokwing University Global Campus organised the ASEAN UK Business Forum (AUBF) in association with Generation Corporate (GenCorporate) in London, United Kingdom to discuss the empowerment of ASEAN youths on Jan 27.

The “Empowerment of the ASEAN Youths & Student” is part of an annual international gathering that aims to promote pro-active engagement against socioeconomic and global issues to youths in the ASEAN community. The issues covered are community development, trade & commerce, science & education, diplomacy, labour & employment, culture & society as well as youth welfare. 

In attendance were representatives from the ASEAN diplomatic corps in London including High Commissioner of Brunei Dato’ Haji Aminuddin; High Commissioner of Malaysia Dato Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi; Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia T.M Hamzah Thayeb; Embassy of the Republic of Myanmar Deputy Chief of Mission/Counsellor Kyaw Htin Lin; Royal Thai Embassy Counsellor Porpot Changywa and Global Campus students and staff.

During the discussion, AUBF President Dato S.K Lingam stated that youth is ASEAN’s greatest assets with 60% of the population under 35 years old. This presents opportunities for ASEAN youths to engage new challenges while maintaining a global mind-set and a vision for developing countries.

“It is up to 360 million ASEAN youths to build the future through cooperation, consensus and consultation among various nations,” he concluded.

Limkokwing University is committed to youth empowerment through industry exposure and multiculturalism. Students gain valuable knowledge and experience while studying at the Global Campus in London, United Kingdom. 

“The University is great in doing what it is doing now,” said Khanh Minh Ho from the ASEAN UK Business Forum (AUBF). “Particularly its real-life learning approach as well as business visits instead of just lectures and course books.”

Head of Digital & Business Development from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) & UK-ASEAN Business Council (UKABC) Max Coleman also added that London is a unique creative hub with a global multicultural city with new ideas for start-up business to multinationals.

“It is important for the University to involve itself with start-ups and corporates,” he said. “Accessing start-ups and communities is as important as corporates to bring knowledge to ASEAN countries.”

Previously, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2015 was outlined in 31 Dec 2015 that aims to work towards economic and social integration, free flow of skilled labour and removal of trade barriers in ASEAN countries. Other issues that would be added in the future include 76 million people living in poverty, high infant mortality rate, inaccessible clean drinking water, maritime and territorial issues, endemic corruption, income disparities, languages issues and talent drain.

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Founder and President of Limkokwing University, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr Lim Kok Wing was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Utusan Business Awards 2015 ceremony on 1 March 2016.

Utusan Business Awards 2015 was organised by Kumpulan Utusan media group, and recognised existing Malaysian business enterprises for their contributions to the Malaysian economy.  The recipients of the award were chosen based on their excellence and exceptional performances across many sectors of the industries. The award not only recognises business with which perform well with healthy bottom line but also those who clearly anticipate the future need of society in the economic sector they operate in.

His Royal Highness Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, graced the award ceremony, and presented the recipients with their trophy.  Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

For over 40 years, Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing has been receiving numerous awards for his pioneering efforts in education and global initiatives. For Tan Sri Lim, philanthropy goes beyond dollars to make sense. Tan Sri Lim redefines philanthropy to embrace a wider perspective; he includes the future of youths, welfare of the nation and the unity of the people as important milestones to achieve.

Among the issues that Tan Sri Lim has championed included the removal of nuclear weapons, the abolition of apartheid, and the prevention of war. For Tan Sri Lim, education is the answer to bridge the knowledge gap, and to enable the youths of today to bring about the changes necessary for a better future. Tan Sri Lim believes that education is the most effective way to eradicate poverty quickly because it empowers people.

It was with this idea in mind that Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing founded his university, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. Tan Sri Lim has designed the University to be a bridge between the developed and developing world. Limkokwing University has established its presence on three continents and has worked together with the governments of various nations to establish special training centres and programmes to enable poor and deprived societies to have access to education and learning to build up their capabilities and economic lives.

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Limkokwing University welcomed new and returning students to join the upcoming academic year in a week-long Registration Week from 15 till 19 February at the Hall of Fame.

New and returning students flew in from nearly 102 countries around the globe to register for the new semester. The Hall of Fame was filled with students and parents from Bahrain, Colombia, Denmark, Eritrea, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Namibia, Philippines, South Korea, Tunisia and Venezuela to name a few.

Muthangi Prisila Sylvia, a new student from Kenya studying Foundation in Built Environment, felt that Limkokwing University is an international platform to meet different people and learn about cultures from various parts of the world.

“All my friends are from different continents and I have learned about their religion and culture and how people think differently. It opened my mind,” she expressed.

When asked about being away from home, she said, “I missed my family initially but being in a multicultural environment, you find a family away from home. I found a new family here at Limkokwing University.”

Semester 5 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Art Development student, Peyvand Arabi from Iran, felt that it was refreshing to be back to the campus after a three-month break.

“It’s very exciting especially for this semester as we will embark on our one-year final project where we would be able to share our ideas and abilities with our classmates,” she expressed.

As for final semester student from Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Digital Film and Television, Vercia Putri from Indonesia, the break was an opportunity to test her knowledge and skills learned at the University.

“From the skills that I learned as a film student here, I was able to work on a project in Malacca for Tourism Malaysia. I was thrilled to explore different corners of Malaysia and the rich culture of its people,” she said.

Limkokwing University provides a conducive environment for students to mingle and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. This allows the students to understand the international market and adapt themselves into a culturally-diverse community.

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Date:5 March 2016 - 6 March 2016Time: 11 00 AM - 7 00 PMVenue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Come and visit our booth at the Star Education Fair 2016!

Learn more about our industry-focused programmes that will lead you to high-income careers.

Find out about our Global University Campus programme and how our global network means you can spend a month, a semester, or even a year abroad in any of our campuses in Asia, Africa and Europe en route to completing your studies.

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The 2nd Malaysia International Healthcare Innovation Conference and Exhibition (MIHICE) was held at Limkokwing University to raise healthcare awareness on 30 Nov.

Officiated by the Malaysia’s Minister of Health YB Datuk Seri Dr. S Subramaniam, the two-day Conference and Exhibition enabled healthcare professionals to share new ideas and techniques on how to innovate the industry.

“Creativity and innovation is much needed in the healthcare industry,” Health Minister YB Datuk Seri Dr. S Subramaniam. “This could lead to discovering alternative solutions and inexpensive approach to health issues.” 

“New ideas need not be dramatic,” he said while adding that new technology could revolutionise the industry through innovations such as awareness campaigns, digital tools and mobile apps.

Limkokwing students had the opportunity to participate in the exhibition by designing application programmes to assist healthcare professionals.

One such programme was the “Insta-Health”, an application device that was created by Arslan Saleem from the Faculty of Communication, Media and Broadcasting.

This app allows patients to schedule online appointment with their doctor while keeping their health records for other doctors with their medical needs. It also has a panel or channel that allows patients to consult available doctors to help them with their treatment.

“We can create new technology to improve people’s health,” said Zarish Saleem who is studying Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Event Management from the Faculty of Communication, Media and Broadcasting.

“By focusing the digital technology, we can help by creating apps that are beneficial to people,” she said.

Limkokwing University is an institution that is committed towards creating a better future for students and society. Students are encouraged to participate in activities that enable them to develop their networking skills through industry exposure.

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Faculty of Multimedia Creativity’s Games students presented their final projects to a panel of local and international industry professionals on 1 December.

The panel of guests included industry experts from Codemasters, Lemon Sky Games and Animation, Sherman3D, Streamline Studios, Inspedia, 99works, Back Bone Entertainment and Silver Ant PPI, to name a few.

A total of 43 students from Semester 2 to Semester 6 pursuing Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Art Development, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Games Design and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Games Technology participated in the games showcase.

The showcase aimed to expose students to industry critiques and practices by encouraging active discussions with industry practitioners. 

It also created a platform for students to present their portfolios and promote their talents to the games industry –creating employment and startup opportunities once they graduate.

“The industry panel is made up from professionals who know the standards of games and how it should be made. We get feedback to improve our games and learn more about working in the real field,” said Adrian Belano, a final semester student from Indonesia.

He felt that this is a great opportunity to get hired by one of the top industry players.

The final projects required students to work in teams and play different roles to achieve a common goal, which is designing a complete game. Despite their multicultural mix in each group, students were able to communicate their ideas effectively with one another.

Peyvand Arabi, a Semester 5 Games student from Iran, expressed that the diversity in her class brings in new ideas as different things are popular in different countries.

“By getting to know different groups of people and cultures, I can now design a game which everyone might enjoy playing. The fact that we are all from different countries and cultures but we pursue the same interest is what makes us work better together,” she said.

The industry guests added useful insights to the students’ games and ideas during the presentation as they were given detailed feedback in different areas in their projects. The interactive session allowed exchange of knowledge and ideas between experienced practitioners and young creative minds.

A Technical Art Trainer from Codemasters, Ivon McCall Smith said that being a student is a good opportunity because one can be very indulgent and passionate but there are high possibilities of losing track in the process of producing any content; games, music or art.

“The need for an industry voice to wake them up a bit more so that they will know the industry requirements to become a game artist is inevitable,” he explained.

According to Smith, external perspective is important for talent development as well as to achieve commercial success in the games industry.

“We need innovative thinkers with great ideas and the talents to back them up and produce quality games. Given the current trend, there are years of potential growth where we need to focus in talent development to be ahead in the field,” he added.

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Limkokwing Fashion and Retailing students on the Global University campus programme in Limkokwing London attended an industry workshop with Emma D’Arcey on 23 Oct.

Emma D’Arcey is the co-founder of ‘ao textiles consultancy’, a design consultancy that creates bespoke fabric for fashion and interiors. Her consultancy was founded to research and develop textiles which offer craftsmanship and environmental sustainability.

D’Arcey creates hand marbled silk fabrics and papers that are suited for reproduction on couture, interior and installations. Her nature-inspired style uses marbling techniques on fabrics such as leather, ceramics and silk. Her work has been featured in British magazines such as Homes and Gardens, Livingetc and Vogue.

Students were taught to apply ‘eco-printing’; a process that utilises natural materials to create works of art reflecting naturally occurring patterns, for example spirals, which occur naturally in galaxies, hurricanes or seashells. These patterns have been imitated to create staircases, corkscrews and pumps. Other patterns could be imitated from nature include flowers, ferns and leaves to create unique seasonal prints.

This ‘eco-printing’ process enables students to create sustainable pattern which could be implemented onto designs that offers limitless variety. This process allows students to customise their designs to suit their individual taste while accommodating the latest trend in the fashion industry.
 
Limkokwing University utilises the ‘Indusity’ learning concept which combines academic and industry collaboration to conduct research and development. The collaboration enables students’ to participate in projects with industry professionals to promote their products and services.

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Limkokwing University concluded the first week of “Enabling Innovation“ Orientation Programme on campus on 26 Feb.

This week’s theme, “Design Yourself” enabled new students to experience and learn about different cultures while exploring their own strengths and weaknesses.

The Orientation Programme began with a video presentation which featured campus activities, cultural performances and introduction to the Global University Campus Programme.

Students were later given a tour around the campus to learn about its history and learnt how they could utilise University’s facilities to experience a conducive learning environment.

The campus activities included choir performances, talent presentation and game activities to broaden their creative potential and teamwork spirit in preparation for classes.

Faculty representatives presented students with comprehensive guidance on career prospects based on the courses available. New students were introduced to the University’s International Student Ambassadors to facilitate communication and assistance in regards to their educational needs, registration process and living accommodations. 

“I made a lot of friends from different countries and met people from different cultures,” said Russian-Yemeni student Liza Al-Dhobai.

She is pursuing a course in Creative Multimedia and emphasised the importance of multiculturalism in her profession.

“You get to know how other people think and how to approach new ideas to solve problems,” she said. “This would help me a lot in my future career.”

For Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Professional Design (Visual Communication) student Zinal Joshi from India, the University’s diversity would help her to foster cultural awareness to help her succeed. 

“You get to enjoy the sense of humanity here and learn that everyone is no different than yourself,” she said. “I gain input from people from different cultures and backgrounds to learn global standards so I could work on a global level.”

Limkokwing University’s orientation programme is conducted to ensure students receive the fullest benefit from their learning experience. The programme enables students to familiarise themselves with the University’s multicultural learning environment through campus tours, team building and group activities. To learn more about Limkokwing University, log on to www.limkokwing.net.

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Date:8 March 2016 - 11 March 2016Time: 9 00 AM - 5 30 PMVenue: Hall of Fame, Limkokwing University

Malaysia Social Media Week (MSMW) is a national event connecting people, content andconversations around emerging trends in social and mobile media.

Delivered through a network of creative panel discussions, MSMW reaches an extensive network of people (including Entrepreneurs, Journalists, Bloggers, Social Media Strategists, Students, Artists, Activists and Technology / Media Specialists, etc.), connecting and communicating ideas and experiences to advance our understanding of Social Media’s role in society.Visit www.socialmediaweek.com.my for more info.

MSMW 2016 Itinerary

Tuesday, 8 March 2016
9am - Opening notes
9.30am - Panel 1: The Likes Strategy
11.00am - Panel 2: Policies & Policies
1.15pm - Panel 3: Response & Recovery
2.30pm - Panel 4: Social Media Command Centre
3.15pm - Satellite hour
5.30pm - End

Wednesday, 9 March 2016
8.50am - Opening notes
9.00am - Keynote session
9.30am - Panel 5: Social Media Monitoring & Reporting
11.00am - Panel 6: Influencer Marketing
1.15pm - Panel 7: Social Commerce
4.15pm - Panel 8: Creativity, Technology and the Future of Content Creation
5.30pm - End

Thursday, 10 March 2016
9.00am - Keynote
9.30am - Panel 9: App-solutely Right
11.00am - Panel 10: Smarketing
1.15pm - Panel 11: Local Content, International Context
3.15pm - Satellite Hour
4.15pm - Panel 12: Social Campaign
5.30pm - End

Friday, 11 March 2016
9.00am - Registration
9.30am - Workshop 1: How to have a successful crowdfunding campaign
10.30am - Workshop 2: How to be a rock star?
11.30am - Workshop 3: Using social media to reach millions
12.30noon - End

*Workshop place is limited. Limkokwing students need to show their student ID when registering.

FINAS Director General YBhg Dato’ Kamil Othman visited Limkokwing University on Feb 4 to discuss collaborative efforts in building Malaysia’s creative content through training and certification.

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) is Malaysia’s central governing agency for the local film industry. The agency aims to strengthen Malaysia’s film industry and services while promoting local creative content to the international market as well as developing and preserving local content.

FINAS has engaged various creative industry associations to improve Malaysia’s global competitiveness and content quality.

The agency has introduced a “Co-Production Fund” that provides financial assistance for film projects that are co-produced by a Malaysian company with one or more foreign companies.

FINAS’s recent successful co-productions included “Lelaki Harapan Dunia” (Everything Films, Malaysia with Volya Films, the Netherlands; Flying Moon Filmproduktion, Germany; Mandra Films, France and others), “Welcome to the Railworld – Japan” (Primeworks Studios, Malaysia with Nippon TV, Japan); “Upin, Ipin dan Ultraman Ribut “(Les’ Copaque Production, Malaysia with Tsuburaya Productions, Japans); and “Bubble Bath Bay” (Lemon Sky Animation and Ideate Media, Malaysia with Telegael, Ireland).   

Limkokwing University often participates in various collaborative efforts that aim to build Malaysia’s creative industry through training and benchmarking creative content. These include developing vocational skills, talent upskilling and content licensing agreement.

The University promotes and trains aspiring talents through industry exposure by participating in various cinematography competitions, short-film production, animation contests and movie exhibitions.

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Creative Multimedia students, Ignatius Aldo and Haryono Timothy, received prizes for winning Limkokwing University’s ‘One Word Your World’ contest on 28 February.

In collaboration with Binumi, an online multimedia library and a video editing platform, the contest was opened exclusively to students from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia.

Students were required to submit a 2-minute video using a minimum of 5 royalty-free videos from Binumi’s digital library.

The winners of ‘The Most Creative Video’ (Ignatius Aldo) and ‘The Most Liked Video’ (Haryono Timothy) received an iPad Air 2 and an iPod Touch respectively.

Ignatius Aldo from Indonesia felt it was an honor to win the most creative video of the competition.

“I always encourage my friends to never let any opportunity slip. Take the opportunity and work hard to achieve success,” he said.

Haryono Timothy also from Indonesia said it was his first time winning a video competition and he was grateful to have the most likes for his video.

“Making art is not about winning.  Never give up no matter what. Work hard and feel good about what you are doing,” he advised.

Kelvin Chong Choon Siong, lecturer from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia incorporated the competition into the class activities because he believed competitions create an atmosphere where students will be motivated to compete with each other and work harder.

“I always encourage my students to get involved in competitions and events to allow them to see a different perspective and learn more about their field of study,” he added.

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Limkokwing University hosted Malaysia’s Fashion Industry Influencers during the CLEO Speak Up session in conjunction with Laurier and Hada Labo on 23 Feb.

The CLEO Speak Up was attended by University Alumni Sazzy Falak, Founder & Chief Director of StreetfastKL and Ira Roslan, BluInc Media Sdn Bhd Fashion Editor. Also attending were Vivy Yusof, Managing Director and Founder of Fashion Valet, Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim Kok Wing, Limkokwing University Vice President, Brand Creativity and Talent Development, Faculty of Fashion & Lifestyle Creativity students and lecturers as well as orientation programme students.

The workshop session enabled students to gain insights through personal perspectives from experienced industry professionals.

TV personality Sazzy Falak stressed the importance of humility within a highly competitive industry to develop career growth.

“Never think you know enough because time is always changing,” she said. “So keep learning at every opportunity.”

Together with commitment, Sazzy added that the best lessons are learned through trial and error.

Vivy Yusof, an entrepreneur in the fashion industry, said determination is another important key factor towards success.

“You have to work hard and start from the bottom,” she explained. “You need to learn as much as you can while taking care of your own branding.”

“Success means growing as a person and as an entrepreneur to ensure that people recognise your label,” she said.

According to her, keeping an open mind when facing difficulties can help aspiring entrepreneurs gain valuable experience. By working with prominent fashion brands and experienced industry professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs can discover new ideas and techniques.

“A lot of things in the fashion world is subjective,” said Ira Roslan while highlighting the importance of recognising and identifying prospective ventures. “If opportunity knocks, don’t ignore it.”

“When you meet people who have experience, you can take the opportunity to learn from their experience and how it made them successful.”

Limkokwing University incorporates industry exposure in its learning approach with experienced professionals. The University’s workshop sessions enable students to foster networking opportunities to compete in a globalised market. 

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Malaysian Zoological Society (Zoo Negara) representatives visited Limkokwing University on 26 Feb to discuss collaboration opportunities.

The representatives included Deputy President and Chairman of Administration Rosly Rahmat Ahmat Lana, Personal Assistant to Deputy President Mas Syazwani Izyan Bt Masbah, Head of Education Department Junaidi bin Omar and Head of Public Relations and Marketing Department Nurul Faieza Norhafifi.

Zoo Negara is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society; a non-governmental organisation established to create the first Malaysian zoo. It was officially opened in 1963 and located 5km away from the Kuala Lumpur City. The Zoo covers 110 acres (0.44 sqm) and currently has over 5,000 specimen with more than 400 species of mammals, birds, reptile amphibians and fish.

“We hope the University could help Zoo Negara develop more awareness for the environment through education,” said Rosly Rahmat. “At the same time, we hope to be able to encourage more visits from locals and tourists.”

The University supports nature conservation together with the Malaysian Zoological Society. Limkokwing University became the official media partner during the launch of the Giant Panda Conservation Centre on 25th June 2014.

Limkokwing University supports humanitarian causes that promote peace and sustainability through educational programmes and initiatives which focus on environmental issues.

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