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BPIEF COMMITTEE: (Standing, from left) BPIEF floor manager Steve Chai, committee member Margaret Apau, BPIEF chairman Dorge Rajah, secretariat Valerie Pawa Lang, activity manager Jude Toyat. (Seated, from left) Stage manager Danielle Sendou Ringgit, BPIEF Patron Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah and stage manager Patricia Hului. (Not in photo) Borneo Post editorial director and general operations manager cum BPIEF Advisor Phyllis Wong. — Photo by Muhd Rais Sanusi The Borneo Post cordially welcomes students, parents and working adults to visit the two-day Borneo Post International Education Fair (BPIEF) on March 11 to 12 at Vivacity Megamall from 10am to 7pm.
Admission is free
With about 8,000 visitors expected at this year’s exhibition, over 50 exhibitors with 75 booths will be on hand with their myriad offers from various institutions.
About BPIEF
The annual BPIEF is an event that showcases all education-related activities and exhibits from institutions of higher learning and skills training, both local and from overseas, all under one roof.
BPIEF is Borneo’s premier education fair and has evolved into a class of its own, drawing visitors from throughout the state and from the region. From early childhood education activities to formal tertiary education and skills training, the doors to a brighter future await students and working adults, so take the next step towards life and career fulfilment.
About the organiser
The Borneo Post is the largest and most read English daily in Borneo. Established 39 years ago in 1978, and together with its Sunday edition – thesundaypost – which has a total circulation that reaches a total readership of about half a million in Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei Darussalam. The Borneo Post and thesundaypost
are two of the four newspapers currently in circulation under See Hua Group of newspapers owned by KTS Holdings Berhad. The other two are Bahasa Malaysia daily Utusan Borneo (UB) and Chinese daily, See Hua Daily News (SHDN). The Borneo Post Online set up in 2007(www.theborneopost.com) reaches a global audience and to date has some 100,000 daily page views and growing. All in all, The Borneo Post and its sister papers – thesundaypost, Utusan Borneo and See Hua Daily News – have a total readership of some 1.2 million. BPIEF is part of The Borneo Post’s corporate social responsibility, a project that strives to give something back to our community and the readers who have supported us throughout the years.
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E2 About BPIEF: Borneo Post’s CSR project E3 Messages E4 Talks and Talent Show Off Times E5-E6 Meet Our BPIEF 2017 Speakers E7 Performances to watch on Talent Show Off E8 BPIEF 2017 exhibition layout and listing E9 Centre Atrium exhibition layout E10-E15 BPIEF 2017 List of Exhibitors E16 Acknowledgments
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Messages Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Indeed Education is the key to building a brighter future for citizens of our country through attaining skills, knowledge, resources and support. Sarawak under the capable leadership of the Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg is committed to continually improving delivery methods of education and learning processes from early childhood to secondary, tertiary and adult learning. Through smart partnerships with those in the education industry, we adopt and adapt proven approaches to develop programmes to meet the needs of all our learners that will see them meeting the industries’ needs. As Minister holding the Watching Brief for Education in Sarawak, I would like to see everyone gaining access to education right from Early Childhood to as high as they can attain. It is the path that will lead the next generation to a future of hope and prosperity. We are the architects of our own destiny. Getting the right tools and learning or skills will make shaping our future much easier. To do so we must have the right information. This is where we encourage students and parents alike to visit Borneo Post International Education Fair 2017 where counselors, educationists and institution representatives are there to assist you plan your education path. Working adults may also take this opportunity to chart their career path by looking at institutions or skills training providers for their skills certification. We commend Borneo Post’s initiative on organising this event which complements the Government’s efforts in developing the
Matching the needs of our State and country in the 21st century starts with the education of our people. The Sarawak Education Department has been in the forefront of providing the foundations of education to the younger generation of our community. Our role has been and will continue to be providing them with a solid base to make them qualified for higher education. It is this foundation that prepares them to face the challenges of a competitive world by character-molding them into resilient, disciplined and competitive individuals. We, the educators, have a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students, their families and the community they live in. It is our fervent hope that the younger generation, upon completion of their pursuit for education, would contribute to nation-building by sharing their knowledge, skills and expertise that they have received through our education system and the institutions of higher learning. The ability and willingness to give back to society is what everyone should undertake while on their worldly endeavours. The State Education Department takes pride in supporting the various community CSR efforts such as the Borneo Post International Education Fair, in the provision of education opportunities by bringing in education institutions representatives to enlighten students and their families. The interest generated by this event will provide students with exposure as well as a range of choices and options to pursue their tertiary
DATUK HAJAH FATIMAH ABDULLAH
Minister of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing BPIEF Patron
human resource needs as well as raising the quality of human life in the State. As patron, it is my pleasure to welcome all exhibitors and visitors to the eighth edition of the two-day Borneo Post International Education Fair 2017 at Vivacity Megamall, Kuching.
RAKAYAH BINTI HAJI MADON
Director of Sarawak Education Department education or vocational and skills training. We commend Borneo Post for having organised this premier event over the years and take this opportunity to wish the students all the best in making their choice that will lead them to a better future. ‘Fly Kenyalang Fly, Fly High’
Many students arrive at a major academic crossroad around this time every year with the release of the results of two important public examinations –the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) and the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Those who have successfully attained their certificates will find themselves asking these pertinent questions: What do I do now? Should I take this or that course? Which one is suitable for me? Some students may already have a clear picture of what they want to do; others may still be confused while most parents worry if their children will get the opportunity to do the courses of their own volition. This is where the Borneo Post International Education Fair (BPIEF) comes in with the role to assemble representatives of universities, colleges, higher learning institutions and training centres under one roof with a common facilitative object – to enlighten students (and their parents) on the availability of suitable courses that will help to determine their career paths and shape their future. Correct information is the key to saving time and maximising resources which would otherwise be unavailing, especially if the wrong course were chosen. The inevitable consequence of such a misstep is an employment cul de sac after graduation, and must, therefore, be avoided. Education is, first and foremost, a very important investment families make to give their children a better tomorrow. This resonates with the government’s aspiration to provide quality education and training programmes to develop and augment our intellectual capital for the good of the state and nation. Indisputably, citizens who are educated and skilled, will be able to lead productive lives and contribute to the country’s growth. The Borneo Post has been around for some 39 years, informing the local population with a wide coverage of news. For the operation to have spanned nearly four decades – and to still be up and running today – we owe our loyal
Education is the cornerstone to a better future and our role, albeit a small one, as the organiser of Borneo Post International Education Fair (BPIEF); an annual CSR event of Borneo Post, brings under one roof some of Malaysia’s reputable institutions from academics, Vocational & Technical schools including adult education providers from around the country and representatives from overseas institutions. We, as responsible corporate citizens, must make it part of our social responsibility to our countrymen to have access to quality and relevant education. This is our small contribution to our readers who put us where we are today as the largest circulated English newspaper and preferred local news portal in Borneo. We, the people are fortunate the Sarawak Government is committed in providing education for all and we can see this through the various activities, programmes and setting up of training centres that are on-going. We have a committed State Education Department towards realising the country’s aspiration to see an educated and skilled workforce that will see us through the 21st century. We are grateful to our patron YB Datuk Hajah Fatimah Abdullah, Minister of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing, who also holds the Watching Brief for Education in Sarawak, for her dedication, commitment and strong support for BPIEF over the years. We also thank the State Education Department for supporting and endorsing BPIEF 2017.
PHYLLIS WONG
The Borneo Post & Utusan Borneo Editorial Director/ General Operations Manager BPIEF Advisor readers and supporters a debt of thanks. Hence, it is our corporate social responsibility to give back to the society that has largely been responsible for our present standing in the realm of the print media both locally and nationally. We are thankful to the Honourable Datuk Fatimah Abdullah, Minister of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing, who also holds the Watching Brief for Education in Sarawak as well as the patronage of BPIEF, for her assistance and commitment since its inception. The Borneo Post also extends its warmest welcome to all exhibitors and visitors, and record, with profound thanks, their unstinting support for the Eighth Edition of BPIEF. Thank you.
DORGE RAJAH
BPIEF chairman Head (Operations) Borneo Post Online In line with our tagline Your Next Step Begins Here our sincere hope is that the two-day BPIEF 2017 at Vivacity Megamall will serve as the avenue for educators to take the next step to help parents and students make smart and informed choices that will shape their future. Thank You.
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Saturday, March 11 10:00 – 19:00
• Blood Donation Drive by Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank • Health Screening by Sarawak Nursing Professional Association • Authentic Sarawak
11:00 – 11:30
Talent Show Off #1 Singing – Dayang Nurulfiza Awang Osman
11:30 – 12:00
Talent Show Off #2 Dancing –Bulletproof Army Squad (SEGi)
12:00 – 13:00
STAGE BREAK
13:00 – 13:30
Talent Show Off #3 Singing – Alvin Wong Chii Hon (Limkokwing)
13:30 – 14:00
Talent Show Off #4 Dancing – JMS (NIIT)
14:00 – 14:30
Pre Launch Performance – Norafizah Busman
14:00
Arrival of Guests for Launch
14:00 – 15:45
Launching Ceremony
15:45
The Annual Walkabout
15:45 – 16:00
Talk 1 – IELTS: How To Score by Rachel Lau
16:00 – 16:30
Talent Show Off #5 Singing – Zah Amirul
16:30 – 16:45
Talk 2 – Teaching As A Profession by Vimala Devi
17:00 – 17:30
Talent Show Off #6 Singing – Phoenicia Christ (SEGi)
17:30 – 18:00
Talent Show Off #7 N8 (Executive College)
18:00 – 18:30
Announcement of Lucky Draw and Presentation of Prizes Presentation of Medals to Talents Day 1
Sunday, March 12 10:00 – 19:00
• Blood Donation Drive by Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank • Health Screening by Sarawak Nursing Professional Association • Authentic Sarawak
11:00 – 11:30
Talent Show Off #8 Yo Yo Performance – Ryan Han
11:30 – 12:00
Talent Show Off #9 Singing – Steward Raymond Dawi
12:00 – 12:15
Talk 3 – Lure by Jackie Barahim
12:30 – 12:45
Talk 4 – Reflection of My Personal Journey by Salihin Abang
13:00 – 14:00
STAGE BREAK
14:00 – 14:15
Talk 5 – Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Radio Presenter? by Syerifah Farah
14:20 – 14:50
Talent Show Off #10 Singing – Emma Nur Aini (SEGi)
14:50 – 15:05
Talk 6 – PASSION: Turning Your Dream into Career by Dr Esther Michael
15:10 – 15:25
Talk 7 – A Career in Diplomacy by Syed Nizamuddin Sayed Khassim
15:30 – 15:45
Talk 8 – Discovering Your Unique S.H.A.P.E. by Dr Dalvinder Singh
16:00 – 16:30
Talent Show Off #11 Singing – Ronney Bukong
16:30 – 16:45
Talk 9 – Innovate Yourself Towards Your Dream by Zaiwin Kassim
16:50 – 17:05
Talk 10 – Dare to Change [Adaptation and Transformation from Rural to the Urban Scenario] by Dr Elexson Nillian
17:10 – 17:25
Talk 11 – Synergy – For Millennials, by A Millennial by Ashweein Narayanan
17:30 – 18:00
Talent Show Off #12 Singing – F.K. Crews
18:00 – 18:30
Announcement of Lucky Draw and Presentation of Prizes Presentation of Medals to Talents Day 2
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Dr Elexson Nillian
First Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduate from the Sebob community
TOPIC: DARE TO CHANGE
(Adaptation and Transformation from Rural to the Urban Scenario)
Dr Elexson Nillian grew up in Kampung Long Selapun, Ulu Tinjar in Baram, a place deprived of adequate facilities where most families had to make do with what little they had to get by. Nevertheless, Dr Elexson knew that where there was a will, there was a way and that hard work always paid off. Armed with this knowledge and a steely determination not to let deprivation stand in his way to a higher education, he persevered in his studies, eventually earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Technology at Universiti Industri Selangor (Unisel) in 2011 and subsequently, a Master of Science at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Later on he continued his studies at UPM and graduated with a PhD in Food Safety with the distinction of being the first PhD graduate from the Sebob (Kenyah) community. The hardships Dr Elexson faced during his school days motivated him to strive for higher education because he believed that it was the only way to change lives for the better, especially for someone from a poor background like him. As such, he believes that hardship builds strong character and education is vital in shaping a better future. For him, education is the key to success and a better life. Dr Elexson represented Malaysia in several programmes while still in university, including those organised by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has also presented a number of talks, especially on academics pertaining to the Borneo community – as he realised that his PhD was not meant just for him to have a better life but also to enlighten people, from rural areas in particular, and that education changes lives for the better. Thus, he became determined to serve his people in Sarawak and become a role model for them.
Dr Esther Michael
Doctor, beauty queen and humanitarian
TOPIC: PASSION: TURNING YOUR DREAM INTO CAREER A Sarawakian of mixed Bidayuh-Chinese-Iban parentage, Dr Esther Michael who graduated with honors from the First Moscow State Medical University believes that dreams are powerful and can shape one’s world. Nevertheless, she realises that it takes lots of sacrifice, time and talent to accomplish them. Inspired to achieve her dreams since childhood, Dr Esther always strived hard to do well in her studies. Dr Esther scored all As in her UPSR before she continued her studies at Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Kuching. She also scored straight As in her SPM examination. Upon graduation, Dr Esther - who always wanted to be a doctor - received multiple offers to choose from right after SPM, and Russia caught her attention. A humanitarian at heart, she is now back home for good to serve her own people and has served in several humanitarian missions in Asia. She also co-founded Help Somebody – a community initiative that connects people to make a difference in the community – with husband Dr Dalvinder Singh last year. Help Somebody aims to help people by connecting volunteers of different background to make a difference in their community. Its work is focused in the area of healthcare, education, life skills and poverty eradication. To know more about Help Somebody, visit www.helpsomebody.com.my. Apart from reaching down and lifting people up, Dr Esther strongly believes that a woman should be smart and wise, strong yet gentle but most importantly confidently beautiful with a heart.
SPEAKERS Ashweein Narayanan
Engineer / Travel Agency Executive Director
TOPIC: SYNERGY – FOR MILLENNIALS, BY A MILLENNIAL An engineer and travel agency executive director, Ashweein Narayanan is a proud Sarawakian hailing from Kuching. After a good number of years working in the engineering field outside of Kuching with notable companies such as Brooke Dockyard, Naim, Technip and Petronas, he decided to move back to run three businesses along with his parents last year. The nature of these businesses include tours and travel, building services (cleaning, monitoring and evaluation, air-conditioning, electrical) as well as a fashion boutique. He is also actively involved in community-based efforts and groups, from Wordsmiths of Kuching to Briged Sukarelawan Khidmat Negara, as well as a growing community-driven arts and culture hub known as HAUS KCH. At the moment, Ashweein is also a part-time word artist, poet and a stand-up comedian, and has been performing here since last year.
Dr Dalvinder Singh
Sarawak State Health Department senior assistant director
TOPIC: DISCOVERING YOUR UNIQUE S.H.A.P.E. Dr Dalvinder Singh realised that many graduates, including those from medical programmes, are in the wrong line of work. This, he believes, contributes to the high dropout rate among the junior doctors in Malaysia. Hence, he believes it is vital for the new generation to recognise their unique ‘S.H.A.P.E’ (Special Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personalities and Experiences) so that they can make the right choice in deciding their studies and careers. The Punjabi was born in Ipoh, but spent his formative years in Bintulu and Kuantan, Pahang before moving to Kuala Lumpur. Upon the completion of his studies at Moscow Medical Academy in 2010, he came to Kuching and worked as a medical officer at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Dr Dalvinder is the founder of the Malaysian Medical Fellowship (MMF) which was established in 2007 as a Malaysian Fellowship (MF), then as MMF in 2013 after being officially registered as a non-profit organisation in Malaysia. It runs many humanitarian works across the fields of healthcare (mobile medical clinics, intestinal parasite treatment and health talks), social work (family welfare and community care) and community development (education, water and sanitation, as well as public health). Last year, the first-runner of the Asian Youth Ambassador (AYA) Award 2010 founded ‘Help Somebody’ – a community initiative that aims to connect volunteers in making a difference to the community. This movement is premised on the principle ‘to find a need and meet it, and to find a hurt and heal it’. The activities conducted by Dr Dalvinder via Help Somebody include giving away care packs to family members of patients at hospitals including SGH and Miri Hospital, as well as meeting students at several schools and sharing with them inspiring stories that would encourage them to look forward to a good future – all as part of his own initiative to help affect change and make a difference with the gifts and talents he has in the medical line.
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Syerifah Farah Wan Taha
REDfm English Radio Television Malaysia Sarawak (RTM Kuching) radio announcer and producer
TOPIC: DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A RADIO PRESENTER? Radio presenter and producer Syerifah Farah Wan Taha is a proud Sarawakian of mixed Malay-Melanau parentage from Kuching. Currently a radio announcer and producer at REDfm English Radio Television Malaysia Sarawak (RTM Kuching) with 12 years’ experience in the media industry, Syerifah Farah describes her job as quite hectic, complicated and covers a wide scope. Her responsibilities include sharing the latest local and international news stories with the listeners. She has also been trained to be professional and fair when it comes to sharing news over the radio and social media. The working hours of a radio announcer and producer are unpredictable and flexible. Syerifah Farah could be on air a total of 12 to 15 hours weekly for her radio show, reading news and producing package shows like musical programmes (The Story Behind the Song, Made in Malaysia, Stardom, REDfm’s Sunday Jam) and talk shows (IIC Speaks, To The Point and The Truth on REDfm). Syerifah Farah emphasised that good oral and written communication skills are must-haves in order to be a good radio presenter and producer and has learned a lot through experience since she first started working at RTM Kuching in April 2005. As a radio announcer and producer on REDfm, she has also done several live radio crossovers from different locations on various programmes which involved state and international participants including the Sarawak Regatta, Kuching City Day, Malaysia Day, The Governor of Sarawak’s birthday parade and many more. A memorable live crossover for her would be reporting from the Royal Malaysian Air Force Kuching base on the arrival of the remains of Sarawakian victims on board ill-fated MH17 in July 2014. In 2017, she also did the live radio crossover during the state funeral of the late Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem’s funeral at the Samariang Muslim Cemetery. She has also been actively involved in emceeing for local, state, national and international events in both languages, specifically events which involve the Chief Minister of Sarawak and The Governor of Sarawak since 2013.
Get a handle on what your future may hold by attending the 11 inspirational talks being held as part of our Sideline Activities throughout March 11-12 at Vivacity Megamall’s Centre Atrium. From politics to medicine, teaching to media and communications, scoring high in your IELTS to discovering what truly fits your S.H.A.P.E., this year’s BPIEF 2017 will be featuring speakers from various fields of expertise and walks of life. Check out the Sideline Activities schedule on Page E4 to plan out your weekend at the BPIEF.
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Syed Nizamuddin Sayed Khassim Administrative and Diplomatic Service Officer (PTD)
TOPIC: A CAREER IN DIPLOMACY As an administrative and Diplomatic Services officer (PTD), Syed Nizamuddin currently serves as an Assistant Secretary to the Multilateral Economics and Environment Division (MEED) of the Foreign Affairs Ministry at Wisma Putra, Kuala Lumpur. In 2014, Kuching-born Syed Nizamuddin was elected to the Malaysian Youth Parliament (MYP) and was selected as one of the ranking members of the International Relations and Diplomacy Committee (IRDC). Syed Nizamuddin attended St Thomas’ kindergarten and later, St Joseph’s Primary School before continuing his secondary studies at Kolej DPAH Abdillah in Kuching. Upon his graduation from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) – he attended both the Shah Alam and Kota Samarahan campuses – in 2010, he joined Yayasan Sarawak as one of its youngest senior officers, overseeing the organisation’s corporate communications and later the state’s technical policy development. In 2013, he left Kuching to serve in the administrative and diplomatic service. Syed Nizamuddin, who is currently pursuing his postgraduate studies at Universiti Malaya is now focusing his energy on empowering youths in Malaysia, particularly Sarawakians, as well as on the concept of embracing diversity. Syed Nizamuddin is a strong believer in good governance, believing that ‘toxic partisan politics’ is hazardous. During his time in the IRDC, he worked with individuals across various political leanings to ‘bridge our partisan divide and explore for pragmatic solutions’. Syed Nizamuddin pushed for several national initiatives during his tenure with MYP – one of which was the proposal for the decentralisation of the federal economic system. He also pushed for having ‘more voices from Borneo in our national narrative’ and also for further understanding between the people of Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. Syed Nizamuddin has also been actively involved in various non-profit and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), continuously being invited as the speaker for some of their programmes. He is also one of the regular contributors to the ‘Diplomatic Voice’ and other publications. He has written and spoken extensively on international politics and on Sarawak.
Rachel Lau
The Borneo Post business writer TOPIC: IELTS: HOW TO SCORE The Borneo Post business writer believes that many students have felt that to get a score of 6.0 to 7.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – generally an entry requirement for many tertiary institutions and programmes – is a rather difficult hurdle to overcome as they doubt their own English language skills. However, Lau pointed out that Malaysia is one of the top scorers in IELTS with an average of 6.8, matching both Australia and Canada’s average results. She also emphasised that a grade just shy of passing however is not necessarily a reflection of inadequate English language skills but rather a lack of proper preparation for the actual IELTS exam structure. Lau said the speaking component could throw many off as they go in unprepared and nervous, leading them to stammer rather than speak fluently as they would normally. Lau had the pleasure of undertaking the IELTS examination for academic purposes on two separate occasions. For both occasions, she managed to score a band average of 8.0 with only self-preparation from the materials provided on the official IELTS website. In addition to this, she has also helped numerous coursemates and classmates prepare for their IELTS examination for both academic and general training purposes and have been successful in this endeavour.
SPEAKERS Zaiwin Kassim
Innovator and Chairman of Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak Berhad
TOPIC: INNOVATE YOURSELF TOWARDS YOUR DREAM A renowned entrepreneur, innovator and collaboration strategist, Zaiwin Kassim is also the chairman of Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak Bhd (Kobis) – a state cooperative organisation focusing on youth development in the areas of skills, innovation and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent speaker at functions and seminars on the subjects of innovation, entrepreneurship and career enhancement such as the Sarawak Career and Training (ScaT) Fair and the ‘Gathering of Rising Entrepreneurs, Act Together’ (Great) – both held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching last year – as well as the International Conference of Young Leaders (ICYL) at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur in 2013. In 2010, Zaiwin was acknowledged as one of several accomplished individuals featured on ‘Malaysian Innovator’ – a publication of Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) endorsed by Malaysia Association of Creativity and Innovation (Macri) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti). Zaiwin had also received several awards in recognition of his work including the Asean Young Entrepreneurs Award (Social Enterprise) at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and the Asean-China Outstanding Youth Award (Malaysia) at Vientiane, Laos – both in 2015. He was named the ‘Youth Innovation Icon’ at the statelevel Youth Day in 2014. Zaiwin also represented Malaysia at the Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (Caaye) Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mumbai, India. He recently joined several Malaysians for the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) programme in Japan. After having attended the TEDxMerdekaSquare 2013 as well as the TEDxKL in 2015 and last year, Zaiwin conducted the inaugural TEDxYouth@Kenyalang last November themed ‘Today for Tomorrow’ as the curator. The young innovator obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from Universiti Tun Hussien Onn.
Salihin Abang
Entrepreneur and founder of Salihin Chartered Accountants TOPIC: REFLECTION OF MY PERSONAL JOURNEY Salihin Chartered Accountants is the realisation of Salihin Abang’s vision of creating a positive impact on the world around him. This award-winning entrepreneur has always been passionate about youth and community development. This has led him to establish the world’s first Teaching Accountancy Firm (TAF) to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and at the same time produce young entrepreneurs and industry-ready graduates. He is also responsible for the first-ever ‘zakat’ (tithe) and endowment accounting software that caters to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing them to exercise their obligations in welfare and charity – the shariah-compliant way. Salihin is a strong believer in touching lives through charity, inspirational talks and sharing of experiences. Life is all about perspective. For Salihin, perspective is about seeing things through a different lens, knowing that someone is going through something worse; as long as one is still alive and healthy, nothing is unfixable. Hence, it is important to find the right perspective to become more accepting and much happier. Salihin believes that it is important to have the right dream that stretches you in the right direction. Being a youth with many goals himself, he believes that dreams do come true with hard work and great discipline. He stressed that for youths to become successful, they must seek knowledge, be curious to learn as well as be humble when learning from others. Additionally, they must also understand a certain subject or topic in depth and be authentic in terms of discovering and realising their inner potential. Salihin encourages the youth to chart their own life history and write their life story as they envision it.
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Vimala Devi Nadeson Murugaiah Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) teacher
TOPIC: TEACHING AS A PROFESSION A qualified Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) teacher, Vimala Devi has 27 years of experience in teaching students of all ages and different ability levels, and has gone from examination-driven to project-driven, from chalk-and-talk to activity-based, student-centred activities. She aims to influence, motivate and inspire students to become self-directed learners and challenges them to adopt a critical approach towards their own learning. Her preferred teaching method is proficiency-based and task-based activities as well as co-operative learning structures in the target language incorporating more traditional teaching methods. Through an integrated and holistic approach to learning, Vimala caters for the different learning needs, intelligence and styles of all students to maximise opportunities for learning, ensure relevancy and promote higher-order thinking. She has trained students in outskirt schools in choral speaking and debates right up to the state level. Vimala has received a number of excellence service awards, including the ‘Anugerah Khas Ketua Menteri Bagi Guru Cemerlang Peringkat Sekolah Rendah Zon Tengah’ and ‘Guru Madani Akademik Sekolah Menengah’. She has also represented Sarawak in English Parliamentarystyle debates for teachers, and represented Samarahan and Kuching Divisions in the State Public Speaking Competition for teachers and emerged as champion. She has written English workbooks for primary schools and is often invited to adjudicate competitions of various sorts. Vimala has held several posts including Division Resource Teacher, acting headmaster, assistant headmaster, head of the English Panel and facilitator for various courses, just to name a few. She is one of the Excellent Teachers for English Language (Guru Cemerlang Bahasa Inggeris) in Sarawak. She is also the National-cum-State Technical Officer for various English language related competitions.
Jackie Barahim
Fashion stylist, entrepreneur and founder of Butik Impian Jackie TOPIC: LURE A renowned fashion stylist and entrepreneur, Jackie Barahim is also a professional model and a qualified trainer. She has graced the covers of local and international magazines, as well as appeared in commercials and television programmes. As a role model, Jackie believes the way you carry yourself reflects your values, and the words you use in everyday conversation cultivates your attitude towards God and people around you. Looking good makes you feel good and is a pleasure in itself. For Jackie, looking good is also an act of love, self-care and self-expression. One’s appearance can convey a lot about their character and that is the first impression created within the first four seconds of contact with others. Utilising her professional skills as well as personal life experience, Jackie offers lifestyle courses to women of all ages under the theme ‘The Making of a Woman’. She has also been invited as a judge to several beauty pageants. A proponent of womens’ rights, Jackie is a board member for visitors at Taman Sri Puteri (TSP), a social institution under the Social Welfare Department Sarawak, and also a committee member for One Stop Teenage Pregnancy Centre (OSTPC) under the Ministry of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing. She is also a strong supporter of various social, health and community causes. The charities and non-profit organisations close to her heart include Paralympian Malaysia Sarawak, Pertubuhan Kebajikan & Pendidikan Nur Murni Batu Kawa and Rumah Kanak-Kanak Kuching. She is also involved with Sarawak General Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit’s ‘Sponsor a Cake’ project with the SS team (Serve with Sincerity and Care) – a community initiative that connects people to make a difference called #helpSomebody.
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Ronney Bukong
Performers to watch
Besides educational and inspirational talks from our guest speakers, BPIEF 2017 will be holding its inaugural Talent Show Off at Vivacity Megamall’s Centre Atrium from March 11-12. Featuring 12 singers, dancers and performers from educational institutions and the professional sphere, come and catch them on the stage and be dazzled! Alvin Wong Chii Hon
Ryan Han
Find out when they are performing on Page E4.
from Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology
Steward Raymond Dawi
Dayang Nurulfiza Awang Osman
JMS
Emma Nur Aini Norafizah Busman
Zah Amirul
from NIIT College
from SEGI College Sarawak
F.K CREW
Phoenicia Christ
from SEGI College Sarawak
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Institutions Melaka Manipal Medical College Curtin University JM Education Counseling Centre GEN Education Group GES Global Education Services (M) Sdn Bhd Linton University Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia AUG Student Services NIIT College Educity Academy Sdn Bhd Raffles College of Higher Education Asia Metropolitan College Kuching IDP Education Limited Taylor’s University & College Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Alfa College SATT College, Akademi Hospitaliti & Pelancongan Saujana
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Institutions Cosmopoint College i-CATS Kolej Yayasan UEM Westminster International College Open University Malaysia (OUM) Australian Business Centre Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
Launching Programme March 11, 2017 Saturday 2.15pm
◆ Arrival of BPIEF Patron, Yang Berhormat Datuk Fatimah
2.30pm
◆ BPIEF 2017 Launching Ceremony begins ◆ Chairman’s Welcome speech Mr Dorge Rajah,
Head of Borneo Post Online, BPIEF Chairman
Centre Atrium
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Maison Monica Salon De Beaute Standard Chartered Bank See Hua Marketing Sdn Bhd Kuching Authentic Sarawak – Tapang Rain Crafts Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak – Unit Bimbingan & Kaunseling Authentic Sarawak – Bika Kraft Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank Sarawak Nursing Professional Association Health Check
Abdullah Minister of Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing, Watching Brief for Education in Sarawak
◆ Advisor’s speech Ms Phyllis Wong, General Operations
Manager, Borneo Post & Utusan Borneo & BPIEF Advisor
◆ Patron’s Opening address ◆ Award presentation of Best Booth Design 2016
3rd place – University College Technology Sarawak 2nd place – SEGi Universities & Colleges 1st place – UCSI University ◆ Presentation of memento to Patron ◆ Group photo 4.00pm
◆ Annual Walkabout
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Alfa College
Booth No: 30
CT-11, Corporate Tower, Subang Square. Jalan 2215146, 47500 Subang Jaya, Tel: 03-56319208
Cosmopoint College Booth No: 32
Lot 3127-30, Block 10, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, 93250, Kuching. Tel: 082-240340
Curtin University Booth No: 11&12
Curtin University, CDT 250. 98009 Miri, Sarawak. Tel: 085-443939
Asia Metropolitan College Kuching Booth No: 25
Lot 51, Block 218, Jalan Batu Kawa/Jalan Stapok Junction, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-688777
Ecolink International (M) Sdn Bhd Booth No: E2
1st Floor, No.67, Lot 38, Jalan Sekama, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-343435
AUG Student Services Booth No: 19 & 20
Sublot 6, Sekama 7, Jalan Sekama, 93300, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-348854
Australian Business Centre
Educity Academy Sdn Bhd
1st Floor, Lot 2067, Jalan Utama Pending, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-483888
Lot 2677, First Floor Block 10, 2 ½ Mile, Rock Road, 93200, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-234020
Booth No: 35
Booth No: 23
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GES Global Education Services (M) Sdn Bhd
i-CATS
Booth No: 16
Booth No: 32A
Jalan Stampin Timur,93350 Kuching, Sarawak. Tel: 082-570888
Executive College Booth No: 5
2nd Floor, Crown Square, 88 Jalan Pending, 93450, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-345680
Fame International College
No.57, 1st Floor, Jalan Tun Jugah, 935350, Kuching Tel: 082-577801/802
IDP Education Limited Booth No: 26
1st Floor, No. 28, Brighton Square, Jalan Song, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-577645
JM Education Counseling Centre Sdn Bhd Booth No: 13 & 14
191C, 1st Floor, Sublot 4, Lot 3166, 2 ½ Mile, Rock Road, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-237379
Booth No: D3 & D4
Brighton Square, Ground Floor & First Floor, SL32-SL35, L7691, Jalan Song, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
GEN Education Group Booth No: 15
Ground Floor, Sublot 5, Song Plaza, Jalan Tun Jugah, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak Tel: 082-572875
Kolej Sunway Kuching Booth No: C1
No.1 Song Plaza (1st Floor) Lot 12168, Blk 16, Jalan Tun Jugah/ Jalan Song Intersection, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-451221
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Kolej Yayasan UEM
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Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
Booth No: 32B
Booth No: TC3
Lembah Beringin, Selangor PO Box 62, 35900, Tanjung Malim, Perak. Tel: 03-64601234
Tingkat Bawah & Tingkat 1, SL 319, Jalan Merdeka Commercial Centre, Jalan Merdeka of Jalan Satok, Petra Jaya, 93050, Kuching, Sarawak. Tel: 082-444102
Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology Booth No: E1
Lot 34 & 35 of Lot 7, Section 15, KTLD, Jalan Nanas, 93400, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-248266
Malaysian Institute of Baking Booth No: 7 & 8
No.11, 13 & 15, Jalan S2/8, New Town, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-79569071
Linton University Booth: 17
1st & 2nd Floor, Lot 2557, Lee Ling Heights, Ph2, Batu 6, Jalan Penrissen, 93250, Kuching. Tel: 082-452802
Market Management Services Sdn Bhd Booth No: 1 & 2
Maison Monica Salon De Beaute Booth No: 1a & 2a@ Centre Atrium
No.5D, Arcade Shop, Kenyalang Park Shopping Centre, 93300, Kuching. Tel: 082-332416
Tel: 082-246 795 / 012-808 9112 / 012-808 5112 / 012- 870 6112 / 012-823 9112 E-mail Address: market@mms.com.my Facebook: mms.eastmalaysia
Melaka Manipal Medical College Booth No: 10
Jalan Batu Hampar, Bukit Baru, 75150, Melaka. Tel: 06-2896662 ext 1142/1005
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Sarawak Nursing Professional Association (SNPA) Booth No: Centre Atrium
Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sarawak, Jalan Diplomatik, Off Jalan Bako, 93050, Kuching Tel: 082-473200
Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Booth No: 18
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Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Booth No: TC2
Lot 519, No 15-1, Section 6, Al-Idrus Commercial Center, Jalan Kulas, 93400, Kuching. Tel: 082-237910
Quest International University Perak Booth No: 7A
No, 227, Plaza Teh Seng, Level 2, Jalan Raja Permaisuri Bainun, 30250, Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan. Tel: 05-149 0500
No 1, Jalan Sarajana 1, Kota Ilmu, Educity @ Iskandar, 79200, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Tel: 07-5553800
NIIT College
Booth No: 21 & 22
Lot 2765, Block 10, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, 93150, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-242411
Open University Malaysia (OUM) Booth No: 34
OUM, Sarawak Learning Centre, 9 ½ Miles, Jalan Kuching-Serian, 93250, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-458602
Raffles College of Higher Education Booth No: 24
62, Jalan Damai 3, off Jalan Ampang, 55000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 03-21666137
SATT College, Akademi Hospitaliti & Pelancongan Saujana Sdn Bhd Booth No: 31
Lot 246, KTLD, Ground Floor, Section 8, Jalan Haji Taha, 93440, Kuching. Tel: 082-230586
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Segi College Sarawak
Booth No: D1 & D2 211, Jalan Bukit Mata Kuching, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. Tel: 082-252566
Taylor’s University Booth No: 27 & 28
Singapore Institute of Management Pte. Ltd. Booth No: 3
461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491. Tel: (65) 62489711
No. SW3B, Lot 18702, SOHO 188, Jalan Wan Alwi, Tabuan Jaya, 93350, Kuching. Tel: 082-345807
UCSI University
Booth No: Island B
Lot 2498, Block 16, KKLD, Jalan Tun Jugah, 93350, Kuching Tel: 082-455255
Standard Chartered Bank
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Booth No: 29
Jalan Dato Mohd Musa, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Tel: 082-581214
Booth: 1b@Centre Atrium M-Floor Wisma Bukit Mata Kuching, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. Tel: 082-243864
Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus Booth No: Island A Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-415353
University Kuala Lumpur Booth No: 8A
1016, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2175 4000
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Westminster International College
Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak
Booth No: 33
Level 15 (Corporate floor), Southern Tower, First Subang, Jalan SS15/4G, Subang Jaya. Tel: 03-5635 1558
Booth No: TC1
Jalan Meranek, 94300, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak Tel: 082-678128
Wall Street Learning Sdn Bhd Booth No: C2
1st Floor, Lot 16565, Block 11, Muara Tebas Land District, Jalan Canna off Jalan Tabuan, 93350, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 082-361039
University of Cumbria
Enjoy
Booth No: 6
B424-B432, Tower B2, Level 4, ICom Square, Jalan Pending, 93450, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Borneo’s premier education fair
University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS)
Your next step begins here
Booth No: C3 & C4
Lot 868, Persiaran Brooke, 96000, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: 084-367300
Wawasan Open University (WOU) Booth No: 9
SL14, Ground & First Floor, Westin Avenue, Jalan Tun Jugah, 93300, Kuching, Sarawak.
Don’t forget to check out our Sideline Activities at Centre Atrium ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
BPIEF Talent Show-off and Educational Talks
SGH Blood Donation Drive SNPA Health Check Authentic Sarawak
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BPIEF 2017 COMMITTEE
Hope you enjoy BPIEF 2017 We thank the following for their participation AirAsia Berhad Alfa College Asia Metropolitan College Kuching AUG Student Services Australian Business Centre Authentic Sarawak – Tapang Rain Crafts Authentic Sarawak – Bika Kraft Celcom Mobile Sdn Bhd Cosmopoint College Curtin University Ecolink International (M) Sdn Bhd Educity Academy Sdn Bhd Executive College Fame International College GEN Education Group GES Global Education Services (M) Sdn Bhd i-CATS IDP Education Limited Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sarawak – Unit Bimbingan & Kaunseling JM Education Counseling Centre
Kolej Sunway Kuching Kolej Yayasan UEM KTS Trading Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology Linton University Maison Monica Salon De Beaute Market Management Services Malaysian Institute of Baking Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Malaysia Airlines Berhad Melaka Manipal Medical College Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia NIIT College Open University Malaysia (OUM) Quest International University Perak Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Raffles College of Higher Education Rock n Roll Karaoke Sarawak Convention Bureau
Sarawak Tourism Board SATT College, Akademi Hospitaliti & Pelancongan Saujana Sdn Bhd SEGi College Sarawak See Hua Marketing Sdn Bhd Kuching Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd Standard Chartered Bank Swinburne University of Technology Taylor’s University UCSI University University College of Technology Sarawak University of Cumbria Universiti Kuala Lumpur Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Wall Street Learning Sdn Bhd Wawasan Open University Westminster International College Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank Sarawak Nursing Professional Association