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Good news! Peninsula College’s first batch of 24 students who were studying their Bachelors (Hons) in Logistics Management in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire are now a part of the growing global body of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), whose members have no swelled to 33,000. CILT is the chartered body for professionals in the fields of supply chain, logistics and transport, where they can gain access to knowledge and insights on best practices and corporate governance. It gives the college great pride to have our alumni be a part of the prestigious CILT, and we trust they will continue to make progress in any career path of their choosing.

Today marks a momentous occasion for us here at Peninsula College Shah Alam, as one of our top students, Ms. Goh Boon Shan, has won the highly coveted Pearson LCCI Outstanding Learner Award, World Silver category in Advanced Business Calculations. This award is only given to a select few learners who’ve managed to achieve the second highest score of at least 85% or above on the world stage out of 1,000 exam takers. The college would like to applaud Ms. Goh for this phenomenal achievement as it clearly demonstrates the amount of hard work and dedication that she has invested into her education. The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) programme was created to give professional learners an all-encompassing study module that’s aimed at honing the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in any business environment. This programme offers teaching excellence in a broad range of subjects including English, financial and quantitative analysis, marketing, business and IT. Peninsula College would like to again extend its heartiest congratulations to Ms. Goh for this remarkable accomplishment and we wish you all the very best as your continue to forge your path to a brighter future.

The first Virtual Learning Series at Peninsula College kicked off on 1 July 2021 and the session was about Honing Your Digital Edge by lecturer, Ms Francisca from the Language Faculty. The entire one-hour long free session was interesting, educative and interactive. There were about 30 students that participated in this session and most of them were very responsive to questions that were asked by the lecturer. In this session, students that participated learned how to grasp digital learning process especially during this pandemic. It was an introduction to the students to gain a better understanding on how to apply different technology in all areas of their lives and also most importantly in their learning process. One of the key take-away for the students from this session was time management. They were taught on identifying their screen time and in how to be mindful about it. As studying is now moving towards the virtual world, students were given a tool to use in order to track their screen time and how they are able to plan and execute their tasks while taking breaks in between. Overall, it was an interesting and informative Virtual Learning Session and students enjoyed it. They will also be getting a Digital Completion Certificate for each session.

It is a well-known fact that almost half of secondary school leavers don’t have a clear picture of what they want to do after graduation, yet this topic is rarely discussed openly because of many reasons, but mainly because: • Students are afraid of disappointing their parents who’ve most likely funded their entire education • It’s potentially embarrassing to reveal to their family and friends • Pressures of societal norms i.e. you must go to a good college or university in order to get a good job, get married, buy a house etc. In the 21st century however, the market landscape has evolved dramatically, primarily due to the rapid development of digital technology, affordable electronics and ready access to online information. More and more graduates are starting to branch out from the traditional form of thinking of wanting to be an employee or self-employed, to being an entrepreneur and investor. There are many rousing stories of successful business owners and investors who left school early but yet made it big: Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, Steve Jobs…just to name a few. Whilst it is often thrilling and even admirable and to pursue one’s own dreams and passions away from the status quo, a solid foundation of basic education is still required. As the old saying goes, you cannot build a house on sand. With this in mind, Peninsula College Northern at The Ship Campus is proud to offer our Foundation in Arts course absolutely FREE for our September’21 intake, that’s a total savings of RM13,000! We recognise that a lot of students have been hard hit by the pandemic, so we’ve put together this limited time special offer in order to help you find your footing. What makes our arts programme different from other institutions it that we have built ours around the campus-in-industry model, which means we work with local industry partners to provide a learning module that is based on real-world scenarios and vocational training, and not theories and concepts that are irrelevant to today’s fast-evolving business environment. Our lecturers are carefully selected and honed from their respective industries which qualifies them to be subject matter experts to equip you with the requisite knowledge and skills in communication, critical thinking and academic literacy. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity, get in touch with us today to secure your FREE Foundation in Arts course and start your journey with The Ship Campus and sail to distant and exciting horizons. Call +6010-466 0296 for more details.

IT will take more than innate geographical advantage for Malaysia to become Asean’s next logistics hub, as the key lies in facilitating a robust logistics ecosystem supported by a collective effort from its industry players. In line with the nation’s vision of sustainable economic development through high value activities with potential for rapid growth, there is an immediate urgency to digitally transform and grow logistics as a key economic sector, said Peninsula College Georgetown chief executive Ts Tung Chee Kuan. Turning this into reality will mean that industry players must scale their capability and capacity, in order to move up the value chain as seventh-party logistics providers that offer turnkey solutions for clients. “And given the rapid pace of global digital adoption accelerating in tandem with the industry’s shift towards technologies aligned with IR4.0, it is a vision that can only be achieved by unlocking the value of local talent, ” he said. PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd group chief executive and managing director Datuk Dr Michael Tio added, “The country has recognised the due importance of logistics as an economic contributor, with more and more Malaysians also coming to the same realisation owing to their experiences in the past year living with the Covid-19 pandemic, as logisticians are present at every point of the supply chain from food deliveries to haulage and last mile deliveries. “The focus is now towards inbound as opposed to outbound in the past and the need for skilled logisticians to manage the local supply chain has grown exponentially. But scaling the industry requires skills and talents that can help businesses grow to the next level, something that Malaysia still currently lacks.” Building future leaders Thus, it is the role of education providers such as the Peninsula Higher Education Group to cultivate a pool of next-generation logistics professionals - termed logisticians - as future leaders to spearhead the sector’s growth. The education arm of PKT Logistics Group, the Peninsula Higher Education Group is a collective of institutes of higher learning (IHL) with the vision of becoming Asean’s leading maritime university, leveraging its parent company’s unique position as a leading logistics player and its own distinct Peninsula Advantage of industry-driven, employability-focused courses. It has three modes of education spanning Peninsula Skills (Penskills), Peninsula College and PenPostGrad across disciplines such as logistics management, business management, accountancy, tourism, computer studies and engineering. Such modes provide a seamless approach towards human capital development from skills, to formal certifications to postgraduate education. Peninsula College offers diplomas and bachelor’s degrees, including Diploma in Logistics Management and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Maritime Business and Logistics, while PenSkills makes available technical and vocational education and training certificates such as Certificate in Logistics Operations or Certificate in Warehouse Management for students, with the goal of opening up career prospects and progression for youths. Companies can also work together with PenSkills to train skilled workforce to meet their needs, as it is a training provider registered with the Human Resources Development Corporation and the Ministry of Finance. Moreover, graduating with a bachelor’s degree does not mark the end, but the beginning, of an individual’s lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Demonstrating Tio’s belief that continuous education is part of improving one’s life and career through personal and professional development, PenPostGrad recently introduced its Master of Science in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management in partnership with the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom, a part-time course taught by lecturers who are themselves experienced logistics experts. The course is available at The Ship Campus, a lifestyle and education hub in Penang’s Batu Kawan. Closely linked to student accommodation and facilities, the hub acts as the IHL’s headquarters and is able to accommodate over 4,000 students. The Ship Campus embodies the campus-in-industry model, where the campus is located inside an industrial development. This not only allows students to gain insights into the latest business and corporate trends, but also enables industry players to work closely with academia in terms of knowledge and talent transfer, alongside facilitating access for its existing talents to upskill via postgraduate studies. “The concept of teaching in a working environment remains the same, but we want to create a logistics university to ensure everyone in the industry is really up-to-date - it’s very relevant to the region as well, since the Asean region is robust in e-commerce and tourism, ” he shared. Continuous progress Another core aspect that makes up the Peninsula Advantage is the PKT Logistics Group through its signature Jom! Bekerja Sambil Belajar (JBSB) corporate social responsibility programme. Under JBSB, students will also be able to work part-time in different capacities within the company, including its warehouse, finance, human resource and administration departments. True to its motto, Your Employability...Our Priority, students who take part in JBSB can earn a side income and obtain hands-on practical industry experience that helps bridge the gap between theory and practice, while developing the necessary soft skills to set them apart as the graduate of choice among their future employers. He opined, “Having a lifestyle campus such as The Ship Campus is to help students develop their social and interpersonal skills. These soft skills cannot be learnt in the classroom, but can only be developed through socialisation in a relaxed and comfortable environment.” With no end in sight for the Covid-19 pandemic as each nation continues the fight to stem the tide of infections, there is high likelihood that the volatility in the freedom of movement at the international level will remain for the foreseeable future. At the same time, there is no pause button for education as time marches ever forward with steady progress for industries, businesses and consumers. But with Peninsula Higher Education Group’s partnership with the University of Plymouth - among its other offerings - local talents keen to upskill themselves to keep up with the future can obtain a quality UK degree in Penang, while enjoying the world-class facilities of studying at The Ship Campus - all at an affordable price.

Congratulations to Nicholas Lee a [BA (Hons) Business] student and Janice Tan a [BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance] student for winning 1st and 2nd Runner-up respectively in the recent virtual Dell Business Challenge (DBC) 2021. The event started with an introduction of Dell Accounting Development Programme (ADP) and Finance Development Programme (FDP) which are designed to assist fresh graduates to accelerate in their career path to the management level. Besides the ADP and FDP programmes offered by Dell, there was also a Student Laptop Purchase Programme to assist the needy tertiary level students in purchasing laptops. For the Dell Business Challenge, a total of seven colleges/universities participated in this challenge. The students were divided into seven groups respectively and were all given a practical case study. They were assigned to play different roles to solve the case study. At the end of the challenge, the groups were needed to present their solutions on the case study to the judges who were from the senior management team of the company. Two of our students; Nicholas Lee & Janice Tan received remarkable feedback from the management team in regards to their performance throughout the challenge. Kudos to Nicholas & Janice!

Peninsula College is proud to have achieved another milestone in its 22-year journey by attaining a 5-Star award from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in the recent Malaysian Quality Evaluation System for Private Colleges or MyQuest rating for the year 2018/2019. This award has solidified Peninsula College as a higher education institution that provides quality education aligns with the SETARA rating system which is assessed through 38 factors that include teaching and learning practice, pastoral support as well as student personal development support. MyQuest is an instrument established by MOHE to appraise the excellence of private college and universities in Malaysia, emphasising on 5 core quality criteria which include student profile, programme recognition, graduate recognition, quality of resources and soundness of governance. With this achievement, we conform to the Ministry of Higher Education's (MOHE) Key Results Area (KRA) in elevating the quality and internationalisation of higher education that contribute to graduates' employability in the future. Peninsula College always believes in a holistic approach towards education. Beyond the traditional teaching and learning, the Peninsula is committed to build a community who is nurtured for the betterment of self, surroundings, and society, staying loyal to their motto, "Your Employability…Our Priority". This recognition will serve as a steppingstone for Peninsula College as it sets out to be an educational institution that cultivates future leaders who are of high morale and calibre.

LET us get the facts out of the way. We do miss human interac-tion during this pandemic. While students in the past would skip classes to hang out with friends, I am certain many of them can't wait for their schoolmates to gather under one roof again. Generally, for safety reasons, students are willingly adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPS) of studying from home. However, some students face problems with Internet connectivity while others find it challenging to learn by looking at the screen for long periods. For students who are familiar with the Internet, it does not take long for them to get acquainted with online learning tools. Students who are weak in their studies face more difficulties keeping up with online learning. Our lecturers have received mixed feedback - independent learners expressed enjoyment in online distance learning, while some students struggled to focus. Each lesson is recorded and lecturers conduct as many meetings as needed to further assist students in their learning. Social media and WhatsApp have also been used to keep students motivated to continue their studies. It helps to share funny GIFs and memes to lighten the mood in the group chats after a long day of classes. To maintain their general well-being while studying from home, students can do regular exercises to improve their mental health. Physical activities such as cycling and jogging can be a rewarding experience. Being with nature and away from the screen helps provide a sense of normalcy and relief from the madness sur-rounding us. But do remember to practise social distancing. In addition, students need to have healthy meals at home. Adopting a nourishing diet helps improve students' sense of well-being and maintain healthy brain functions for studying. That means not eating an entire bag of chips while hinging on online web series after class. Moreover, students need to make sure they get adequate sleep to boost their mental health. I know some of my students spend hours on online games, way past their bedtime. The next level can wait. The next raid is just some forty winks away. Unplug, get a good night sleep (at least eight hours), and wake up refreshed and energised! Last but not least, it is really important for students to plan and organise their time. This can help reduce anxiety of the unknown while retaining a level of control over your life. To remain motivated while stud-ying from home, students could practise mindfulness. At the same time, students need to remember their end goals. To achieve career success, it is vital that students study hard and graduate with the right skills and knowledge. To summarise, practise the three Rs, which are Relax, Recharge and Reward, to stay motivated. We are in this together and I believe we can emerge from this pandemic as better people with new outlooks in life. Remember, this too shall pass. You are not in this alone and do reach out to counsellors if you need to have a talk with someone. PROF IAN PASHBY Chief executive officer Peninsula Higher Education Group

The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge organised by the Penang State Government (Exco Youth and Sports), Penang Youth Development Corporation (PYDC) and Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur Session (PCCC YES) under the initiative of “Youth of the Future” aspires to cultivate interest in entrepreneurship and encourage youth entrepreneurship. One of out the two teams representing Peninsula College manage to snag an achievement during the challenge, led by Chew Mei Marn, Tang Zu Ying and Janice Tan. The team’s project, Xueue is an application that aims to revolutionise the food and beverages industry by providing patrons a platform to view real time restaurant capacity. “Everyone was very proactive and we had a lot of help from our lecturers to help us prepare before we were actually present on the day itself” Janice mentioned during an interview. Unreal, is the word that Janice used to describe the team’s success; “Being accounting students, we’ve never done a business plan before. So, to be able to accomplish all of this within a week and being able to get this far really feels surreal” Janice added on to her team’s accomplishment. The team had the support of Dr Lim Hui Ling, Mr Khor Seng Cheong, Ms Mayzen Ting and Dr Stephanie Phang whilst the rest of the Peninsula faculty was present during their mock presentation to help complete their final preparations before the day of the competition. “The lecturers really caught us by surprise. We just asked Dr Lim to give us a few pointers while on our presentation to her and the next thing we knew, she called in a bunch of lecturers to be our audience. I was nervous but they helped me overcome it. I guess I needed that” Janice added. Team Peninsula College took 2nd runner up for the competition despite being a fresh face in the higher education scene and would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr Lim Hui Ling, Mr Khor Seng Cheong, Ms Maizen Ting, Dr Stephanie Phang and the rest of the Peninsula College faculty for bringing out the best of our students by staying true to our motto, Your Employability…Our Priority.

GIVING to charitable institutions help make our community a better place to live. Even helping a small charitable institution in these challenging times is an impactful act of kindness. Students of Peninsula College who took up the 12 weeks’ business project for their final year Diploma in Business Studies last year, earned a profit of RM140,900.81 from their business ventures. Peninsula College, an education arm of PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd had since 2003 encouraged and nurtured the core principle of civic consciousness and giving among its students. PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd group chief executive and managing director Datuk Michael B. Y. Tio said with a capital of RM500, students are motivated to run a business venture to gain valuable knowledge, make the business model work and earn profits. On Wednesday, Tio handed RM50,000 to the Selangor and Federal Territory Association for the Mentally Handicapped (SAMH) Klang while RM5,000 was given to Sin Chew Foundation. Tio said the other organisations that benefitted from the profits earned are the National Kidney Foundation, Destiny Starting Point Welfare Association Klang, Pusat Jagaan Orang Tua Sentosa, Happy Home, Yayasan Ozanam, SVP Lourdes Conference Klang and Pusat Jagaan Anbe Sivam. SAMH Klang manager V. Krishnaveni said the financial support changes the lives of people in need every day with even the smallest of donations making a large impact in the community. “We are grateful to the students who use their business acumen to earn profits that are channeled to SAMH. The contribution goes a long way,” she added.

With unfeigned pride and joy, we wish to extend heartiest congratulations to all Peninsula College (previously known as ALC College) graduates. Remember, this celebration marks the beginning of your journey ahead. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined as Henry David Thoreau said.

Hey, girls & boys! The most happening tournament is just around the corner…!! Get your skills all geared up! We shall see who conquers the trophy this time around…

Health and safety is Peninsula College’s priority! With that in mind, our parent company PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd organised a professional sanitising of our corporate headquarters including the Lighthouse Campus on 28 March 2020. The sanitising process took a full day and was carried out by a local hygiene specialist Entopest. While the Lighthouse Campus is temporarily closed during this MCO period, our in-house cleaners will continue with their regular task of cleaning and wiping down all contact surfaces such as door handle, glass doors, lift buttons, tables, door knobs, office tables and pantry area. This is to ensure the cleanliness of the campus in anticipation of our students returning after MCO. Other campuses (City Campus & Straits Quay Campus) will also be following suit as professional sanitising has been scheduled to commence in the following weeks. We can’t wait to see you soon at our safe and sanitised campus after the MCO!

Lifestyle education hub The Ship Campus, located in Batu Kawan, Penang, is set to open its doors to welcome the public in 2021.

Peninsula College Northern welcomes our September 2020 intakes! An induction week was held on 7th September to welcome and explain the do’s and don’ts of the college to our new students. Over the span of five days, students were briefed about the rules and regulations by our very own CEO of Peninsula College Northern, Ts Tung Chee Kuan while having some fun under the sun at the beach in Batu Ferringghi as students broke the ice and got to know one another. During the first four days, the students were briefed about our academic services from various department namely Bursary, student counselor, library and IT which was led by Yogeswary Balakrishnan. Activities on the beach were carried out on the last day, such as Peninsula Amazing Race where students were to find designated locations when given a list of pictures. Students were challenged as they were put to the test with their ability to identify various points of interest around the beach! Peninsula College believes that not everything is taught within classes. We aim to cultivate well-rounded graduates that excel academically while creating positive experiences during their stint with Peninsula College. Peninsula College would like to wish all our new students, best of luck and have fun while studying!