Testimonials - University of Wollongong Malaysia

Abner Francis Xaviour

School of Engineering

Brought up from a humble beginning in a family of five, Abner was taught that we can achieve more and be successful if we remain modest and respectful. He believes humility is the most shining jewel in a leader's crown. Despite achieving a First Class Honors Bachelor's degree in Communication and Electronic Engineering from University of Northumbria Newcastle (UNN), UK in 2009, Abner never took pride and has instead been grateful to his lecturers at UOW Malaysia KDU for his academic success.

Apart from humility, integrity is the other core value that matters to him. He says, "I admire people who do not compromise integrity on their journey to success". With technology these days, plagiarism and academic integrity is a growing concern. However Abner feels UNN's engineering program is designed to encourage creativity and critical thinking which gives little room for such abuse. He recollects designing an intelligent parking system and also a liver cancer detection tool using Matlab as part of his final thesis which challenged his engineering acumen.

Abner who has worked with several leading multinational corporations, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He has successfully implemented projects relating to Human Resource, Finance Services, Information Systems (SAP), Quality Control & Audits, Service Management, knowledge Management and Environment, Health & Safety among others. Throughout his career so far, Abner has been fortunate to work with many reputable leaders and observed that only the honest and sincere ones excel.

Mong Sorik Rath

School of Business

Mong Sorik Rath is a First-Class Honours graduate of UOW Malaysia KDU's Bachelors of Business programme and a former Treasury Advisor for Asia Pacific Japan Region at Dell Technologies. She embarked on this victorious journey to Malaysia when she was granted The Joint ECM Libra Foundation-Uow Malaysia KDU University College ASEAN Scholarshipto complete her three-year undergraduate degree in Business specialising in Economics and Finance.

Jimmy Chai Yow Kang

School of Business (Penang Campus)

UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College is a place where you get opportunities to explore all kinds of possibilities in you. Besides learning in the particular courses that I enrolled in HOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, I also get the visibility on what the market trends are and what the market needs from us.

Now, I am the Business Strategy Director at J-SPY Technologies (Asia) Pte. Ltd. which creates mobile applications from leisure to major services in food and beverage industry. The skills and knowledge learned from UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College helps me to transform ideas into viable products.

I am glad to have studied at WOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College because it's a conducive for learning and a good platform for students to learn what is happening in the industrial world prior to graduation.

Teo Nie Ching

Law School

Teo Nie Ching is a Malaysian politician from the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. She currently is the Member of Parliament for Kulai, Johor. She also holds the position of International Secretary of the DAP, a social democratic party in Malaysia. After Pakatan Harapan won the Malaysian general election in 2018, Ching was sworn in as a Deputy Minister of Education in July 2018.

Jimmy Chai Yow Kang School of Business (Penang Campus) Teo comes from a political family. Her father was the secretary of DAP Labis Parliamentary Constituency Campaign Committee, while her sister and brother-in-law are the current Chief and Deputy Chair of the Dapsy Johor State Council.

Teo completed her secondary school education in Chinese High School, Batu Pahat, Johor. She pursued her tertiary education under a twinning programme and obtained her law degree. After graduating from the university, she spent one year to work as a librarian in UK and travel around Europe. In 2004, she received her Certificate in Legal Practice from the University of Malaya.

Raymond Tham

School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts

Mr. Raymond Tham is no stranger to pastry. Despite graduating with honours in Business Administration in the UK and hospitality management in UOW Malaysia KDU, Raymond's passion in pastry led him to a scholarship to one of the world's renowned culinary institute.

Chef Raymond is the chef patron of Skillet@163 in Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur. Within 2 years, Skillet had won a few accolades to name a few the best European 2015 by Timeout KL and Best independent restaurant 2016 by Expatriate lifestyle, Top 10 restaurant ranking in Tripadvisor among 3000 restaurant around KL.

Quay Cheng Yee

School of Business

"When I enrolled in UOW Malaysia KDU's accounting course, I had no idea what to expect. To be honest, all the journal entries, debits and credits were very primitive to me back then but after receiving immense guidance, patience, motivation and impeccable advices, I emerged as one of Top 10 finalists in the tax competition, an achievement I will always be eternally grateful for. UOW Malaysia KDU not only provides excellent education, it also urges students to strive for excellence. My education journey and student life at UOW Malaysia KDU has been very fulfilling and memorable because of the guidance and friendships that will last a lifetime"

Quay Cheng Yee, a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) student who emerged as one of the Top 10 finalists in the 2018 Ernst Young Tax Challenge is currently an employee at the prestigious and reputable audit firm, Ernst & Young

Tricia Pang Huey

School of Communication

From this course, I learned the fundamentals of running my own business as well as the mentality in being a leader. Anyone can start their own business, but without necessary leadership knowledge you will find yourself in a losing game. In my experience, this course was very different in a way that encourages us to think and be our individual selves, while learning skills to adapt to change or trends in this technological era. Besides that, I was exposed to a design-thinking perspective which plays an important role in problem solving. Currently, I am learning a new language and self-improving my interpersonal communication skills working as a freelancer.

Syahrillimri Bin Ismail

School of Computing (Penang Campus)

Learning process at UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College is a very focus period of time for me as I need to juggle between work and studies.

Perused Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at VOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College helped me to polish some of the fundamental approach in electronics debug and the stakeholders approach for a working relationship. Some of the school's programmes and club's activities at NOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College helped in closing the gap between the industries, colleges and schools.

Hani Farhana (Hunny Madu)

School of Communication

On how UOW Malaysia KDU was able to add value and provide a stepping stone in your present career today, Hunny reflects that UOW Malaysia KDU had recognised her passion and talent from the early days. WOW Malaysia KDU have given her a platform she did not know she wanted and believed in her from the start. "I remember my lecturer, Mr Sham who said to me 'You're a natural for radio. I hope you go for it when you graduate'," she reflects.

"I got a distinction in that subject and funnily enough I did go on to do radio for 6 years and I believe people still remember me by my radio days. WOW Malaysia KDU also elected me as the face for Communication Studies and put me on the pamphlets and billboards and that was my first ever 'print-work' you would say."

Justin Wong Kuo Keng

School of Computing

UOW Malaysia KDU helped me discover the nature of computer science. The courses assisted me to interact with individuals from the computing world and build my career. The institution provides excellent facilities such as the library. I am able to concentrate better in such quiet and peaceful environment. Besides that, I made many wonderful memories with enthusiastic lecturers and lifelong friends. As the saying goes by Napoleon Hill, "Patience, Persistence and Perseverance make an unbeatable combination for success". Successful people never give up. Hence, UOW Malaysia KDU helped me to achieve our dreams and have a sucessful career. Finally, I am glad to say that I'm a UOW Malaysia KDU graduate.