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What You Need to Know About PTPTN Loans

September 15, 2014 | Top Stories

The National Higher Education Fund (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi National, PTPTN) was set up with the aim of providing education loans to students pursuing their studies at local higher education institutions (HEIs). This loan will enable stud...
The Attraction of the iPhone 6

September 12, 2014 | Top Stories

On 9 September 2014, Apple finally announced the release of the iPhone 6. It's not that consumers didn't know that there will be an iPhone 6; what everyone wanted to know was what iPhone 6 had to boast. And we now know that it offers a 4.7i...
For the Love of Art

September 11, 2014 | Top Stories

If we think back to the time when we were in kindergarten, chances are many of us would probably remember the countless hours we spent drawing and colouring. We would also cut up coloured paper and attempt to reorganise them into a pretty mosaic. We ...
What Skills Do Employers Want?

September 10, 2014 | Top Stories

If you graduated recently or will be graduating in a few months, chances would be that you are looking for a job. While some of us can afford to be picky about where we want to work, the reality is that the picking is largely done by the employers.
Passing English will soon be a must - Why not aim to ace it?

September 8, 2014 | Top Stories, Learning English in Malaysia

If you ever thought you needed a good reason to improve your English, this could be it. Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced on 2 September 2014 that English will soon be made a mandatory pass subject at th...
Elevating Eye Care with a UCSI Optometry Degree

September 3, 2014 | Top Stories

It is a little known fact that the eyes provide clues to a person's physical health. Optometrists play an important role in deciphering these clues.
So You Wanna Be a Psychologist

August 28, 2014 | Top Stories, Career Guide

Psychologists study and conduct research on mental processes and behavior of human beings and apply this knowledge to increase understanding between individuals, groups, organisations, institutions, nations, and cultures. They do this by observing, i...
Living on Campus: The Pros and Cons

August 21, 2014 | Top Stories

Aside from the extremely difficult choice of what degree to choose, many students have to make the decision as to whether they want to live on or off campus. Many universities are situated on a campus and run their own housing services, making it eas...
So you wanna be an Interior Designer

August 13, 2014 | Top Stories, Career Guide

Interior designers and decorators are involved in the design or renovation of internal spaces. This includes alterations to structures, furnishings, fixtures and fittings, lighting and colour schemes.
Myth Busting: The Useless Degree

August 4, 2014 | Top Stories

We've all heard of “the Useless Degree.” These “career-killers” are rare but no doubt that at some point in our lives, in some way or form, we've encountered their existence. However, what a lot of people always seem to misunders...