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As a university with a global footprint, we see challenges as opportunities to improve things. To take on the world, you need a truly international outlook. Monash University offers students the opportunity to become genuine global thinkers with campuses in Australia, Malaysia, China, India, Indonesia and Italy. Monash University is one of the highest-ranked university in the world, with a comprehensive campus here in Malaysia. At Monash University Malaysia, we open your eyes to a world outside the classroom. We are well recognised for our world-class research. Spearheaded by the mantra of “if you don’t like it, change it,” we have a…
The most eagerly awaited music festivals in Malaysia, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) and Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF), are back once again, albeit as hybrid events. The Rainforest World Music Festival, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, is also featuring in 2022 as a hybrid event for the first time since the beginning of the music festival in 1998, while the long-running Borneo Jazz Festival also makes its post-Covid return as a hybrid event. RAINFOREST BEATS This year, the Rainforest World Music Festival, themed “Legendary Rainforest Celebration” is to be held from June 17-19, 2022 and will take on a hybrid format, with the physical concert…
As we transition to the endemic stage of the long-running pandemic and take more and more steps to reclaim a bit of normalcy, the Malaysian Australian New Zealand Association is back and ready to welcome old members and new friends with the continuation of weekly events, as well as some special ones for the month of April. Tuesdays MahjongTime: 10.30am – 12.30pmVenue: MANZA House Wednesdays BridgeTime: 10.30am – 12.30pmVenue: MANZA House Fridays CraftTime: 10.30 – 12.30pmVenue: MANZA House MANZA Special April Events: Date: 16 April 2022Drinks NightTime: 7.30pmVenue: AIRA Roof Top, Damansara Heights Date: 20 April 2022Book ClubTime: 7.30pmVenue: MANZA House Date: 21 April 2022Casual…
Located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in Bandar Rimbayu, Selangor, OIS offers a U.S. Education for students in kindergarten to 12th grade. OIS is part of the Oasis International Schools Network, a non-profit organization that is “committed to establishing and maintaining American-style, English-speaking international schools around the world.” Oasis’ network stretches across the world with schools in 16 different countries and has created a legacy of academic excellence, prestigious college acceptance, and successful alumni. As a school in this network, OIS strives to instill in each student a passion for truth, a commitment to excellence, and an appreciation for diversity while creating…
Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, is fast becoming a new hot spot for Borneo, offering a wide range of great eating, drinking, and nightlife options! Before we get into the storytelling here, let us have a brief geography lesson. Sarawak is one of the states which forms the Federation of Malaysia. It is located on Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, which is divided into three political regions: Kalimantan, which belongs to Indonesia; the Sultanate of Brunei; and, of course, the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. To know and fall in love with a place and its…
This article was contributed by Sri KDU International School, Kota Damansara. Sri KDU International School (SKIS) offers the British National Curriculum, IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme embedding the best practices of British International education. Equally important, SKIS emphasises extra-curricular activities, such as sports, music, the performing arts, and community service activities. All hosted in a purpose-built 12-acre campus located in Kota Damansara; easily accessible and conveniently located. Throughout the curriculum, SKIS embeds the Learning Powered Approach (LPA values) – Determination, Attention, Organisation, Curiosity, Imagination, Thoughtfulness, Social Skills, and Reflectiveness. In line with the school’s motto “Tomorrow’s Leaders; Here and…
The East Malaysian state has always offered a great deal to expats, and now their unique Sarawak MM2H programme has taken on a whole new appeal given its attractive and accessible requirements. Some expats never make the trip to East Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah) during their time in Malaysia. That is a mistake. Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, is less than two hours from Kuala Lumpur by air, not to mention there are also direct flight routes from Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Langkawi, and Penang. From Kuching, more adventurous travellers can take direct flights to Sarawak’s central and northern gateways,…
OIS hosted a Virtual Forum on Thursday, February 4, 2021! The members of the OIS community answered frequently asked questions for all the attendees. Director of Advancement, Mrs. Bekah Dawson, was the host of the event. Head of School, Mr Ben Hale, addressed the unique qualities of the US curriculum. The principals, Mr. Jacob Huff and Dr. Jessica Hale, along with Elementary and Secondary Lead teachers, shared what technology integration at OIS looks like and how that is shown during remote learning. Our High School and University Counselor, Mrs. Erin Macleod, addressed the pathway to university and what students are facing…
Year after year, Sri KDU International School is incredibly proud of the students’ accomplishments and the IGCSE November 2020 results were no exception. Our students took examinations in Malay, Mandarin, and Mathematics and the results were as follows: Mandarin (MFL): 100% A, Malay: 98% A/A, Mathematics: 87% A*/A. We would like to congratulate all of the students for achieving such amazing results in such challenging circumstances. Check out the list of the Top Achievers on the website at srikdu.edu.my/international. *Published in The Expat March 2021 edition.
Oasis International School understands that diversity challenges our assumptions and adds beauty to the world. Students learn to respect the unique qualities of others, they are encouraged to step outside of their safe havens, thoughtfully critique their own biases, and understand a more complete picture of truth. Ikigai is the Japanese concept meaning “a reason for being”. This was the focus of the most recent unit in the Senior Seminar class. The seniors explored their personality types, intelligence types, and passions. Each had the opportunity to teach or demonstrate their passions to their classmates. The seniors presented on everything from Sudoku to…