Live!~2015 came and went in a blink of an eye. Like many years before it, each month seemed to slip right by without a trace. I think when your year can be summed up with a series of highs and lows, time becomes relative as the moments are what really makes it special. Now that we are well into 2016, let us re�ect on the highs and lows of last year

We are always dedicated in our e�ort to becoming one of the nation’s best higher education providers. In fact, our ultimate goal is to become a sound nurturing ground which produces graduates who are of high quality and who can contribute their knowledge, skills and talents to improve and sustain the well-being of our society.

We believe in giving every individual the opportunities to grow and develop with us. As much as we want to elevate to a higher platform, we also expect similar commitment from everyone at Vision College, ranging from its stakeholders, sta� to students. Only when we have high expectations, can we achieve extraordinary results.

Time and tide wait for no man. Thus, we need to set realistic goals, focus on them and deliver them e�ectively. By staying focus on our goals and pursuing them with our collective e�ort and wisdom, I am convinced that we can realise all our goals together.

All the very best and thank you.

I would like to �rst express my gratitude to my team who worked hard to achieve the company’s goals last year. For 2016, I am fully committed to leading my team to strive for higher goals by preparing ourselves better to rise to all challenges awaiting us ahead. No doubt, when we look back, 2015 has been a year of ups and downs for everyone. However, we all managed to come out of it wiser.

In order to ensure the continuous growth of Vision College, we as a team will have to remain eager to explore new territories, experiment on new things and pursue our dreams relentlessly. Through this process, I believe that we can identify what works and what doesn’t. This in turn helps all of us to learn and improve tremendously.

Lee Wee LoongCEO

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C O L L E G E

Issue #12Nov 2015- Feb 2016

The ForceAwakens !

~Vision College’s 4th Convocation was held on the 23rd of January 2016 at Sime Darby Convention Centre as a testament to the 177 graduates who have persevered throughout their 3 years at Vision College.

Success Is

A Journey

It was a joyous a�air with attendees arriving from all throughout Malaysia to celebrate this momentous occasion with their loved ones.

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The Event commenced with a series of inspiring speeches from the CEO, Mr. Lee Wee Loong, director Dr. Idris Ahmad and President of ASUM, Dr. Sue Campbell Westerway. The “Best Student” awards and the graduation procession followed thereafter.

The ceremony concluded with a group photography session as well as a bu�et lunch for all the graduates and their guests.

Once again, we would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to the graduates of Vision College! We wish them all the best for their future undertakings.

Mdm. Tang

BETAS was a showcase of 4 plays - “The Boy Who Wanted The Willies” by Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Bandar Utama (SK SBU), “My Name is Timothy” by St John’s Institutions, “Man to Man” by Pelajar Drama Pusat Kebudayaan Universiti Malaya (PEDRA) and lastly “Y U NO Speak Englais?” by Wham Arts Production (WHAM).

This was my �rst time experiencing live theatre performances. When I stepped into the Experimental Theatre, I was amazed by the vast layout. Out of the four plays, my favourite was “My Name is Timothy”. The play portrayed a young boy who su�ered from Tourette syndrome which caused him to be isolated and labelled by society. Can you imagine how hard Timothy’s life was? I teared up as the actor who played ‘Timothy’ managed to carry out his character convincingly. I am sure most of the audience was also touched by his awe-inspiring performance.

To wrap it all up, I was ecstatic to be part of this event. Photos taken during that day will not justify the plays I have watched as the vivid expressions and representation of characters will never fade in my mind now and forever.

I am trapped in the middle of a breathtaking live theatre performance. I could not imagine how perfect the storyline was. The Bestari English Theatre Appreciation Showcase 2016 (BETAS) took place on 28th January at the Experimental Theatre, University of Malaya. Our entourage of 15 members and 4 lecturers were thrilled to be part of this extraordinary event.

Richie Encabo Rigi

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, which means “Atoning for educability through delicate beauty” was written by the Sherman Brothers for the 1964 Disney musical hit, Marry Poppins. In conjunction with this theme, the DMI club organized a fund raiser by promoting hand-made red roses, chocolates and cute teddy bears. Although these gifts were romantic in nature, the main objective of this event was to foster stronger relationships between friends, students and sta�.

The fund raiser garnered a very positive response as the team received numerous sales just days after pre-order requests were opened. Given the tight dateline, the team showed tremendous determination and cooperation to complete all the orders by the delivery date of 16 February 2016. Seeing all the happy faces and joyful expressions makes all our e�orts worth while.

Sounds Live, Feels Alive!

A Celebration of Love

Now try saying Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Phew, wasn’t that a mouthful?

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Forging Foreign Friendships

Lee Lee

Representatives from the University Of South Wales (USW) visited Vision College on the 24th of February 2016. The objective was to inform students on the prospective courses and student life at USW. Martyn Rowling, a lecturer from USW’s Faculty of Business also shared the expectations of living in the United Kingdom (UK) as well as the bene�ts of living independently in a foreign land.

The 25 students who attended this exclusive session bene�ted greatly especially from USW’s global vision towards international students. The visit ended with a Q&A session; with students enquiring on possible �nancial aids as well as living expenses in the UK.

Health is Wealth

Chew XJ

On the 24th of January 2016, the Diploma of Health Science (DHS) and Diploma in Medical Imaging (DMI) collaborated to organize an event with the aim of encouraging the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.

Lastly, all participants were informed on how to calculate their personal Body Mass Index (BMI) which will determine the

Students set up di�erent game booths to promote a diverse range of healthy lifestyle concepts such as mental health, optimum diet, bene�ts of regular exercises, the dangers of smoking and risks of excessive sugar intake. One of the more interesting game designs

All in all, the entire event was a roaring success. Students gained valuable experience from organizing an event of this magnitude whilst participants received useful insights with regards to achieving a healthy and �t lifestyle.

Students were also educated on the hazards of tobacco and smoking as well as the methods to stop the smoking habit via nicotine replacement therapy which include nicotine gum, patches and lozenges.

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optimum amount of daily calories intake. The tips o�ered were especially useful to those who wished to either maintain or reduce their current weight.

required the students to guess the amount of sugar in their everyday food consumption. As you would imagine, some of the participants were shocked as they uncovered the harsh realities of unrestrained sugar intakeIn addition to these games, there were also various quizzes to raise consciousness of good dental health. The team demonstrated e�ective teeth brushing techniques as well as the necessity for regular �ossing.

College Activity Week Jan 2016College Activity Week returned in January 2016 with a series of exciting events lined up over 3 days.

The �nal day showcased a host of indoor games – Table tennis, carom, congkak, dominos, jenga, foosball and pool. Starting as huge favourites, both Shorukh and Hanis Farhanah lived up to their billing as they steamrolled their way to winning their respective categories for table tennis.

The dodgeball championship took centre stage on the �rst day. The 8 teams were divided equally into 2 groups where the winners are pitted against each other in the �nal. The team captained by Adli displayed consistency and were widely regarded as the favourites. Thus, there was no surprise as they cruised through as group winners.

The badminton and football championships were held on the second day. Feodora made a smashing debut by winning both the female singles and mixed doubles (with her partner Terrence Ooi) through immense skill and agility. Hatson dominated the male categories by winning both singles and doubles events. Clearly the best player of the tournament, he demonstrated his prowess by never dropping a set throughout his march to victory. Lastly, Rahayu & Amira took home the female doubles.

The winner from group B was Richie’s team. Relying on pure grit and determination, they rallied through several tough encounters to �nally reach the �nal. The �nal was an explosive a�air. Initially, Richie and co. looked certain to cause the upset of the tournament but through several outstanding saves, Adli’s team managed to pull through to ultimately become champions.

The �nal event for the day was the football tournament which was played via a league format. Comprising of 3 teams, all games were evenly matched, reinforcing the fact that all these teams were of similar skill levels. Having said that, Solehin and his team conjured a few magical moments in their matches to edge past the other teams and �nally emerge as the overall winners.

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The carom tournament saw Shamsul Sya�q and Nurul Nabilah displaying some accurate shooting as they emerged victorious in the male and female singles respectively. Siti Nursyamimi, Merelly & Lydia Farrah, Shahrul Mazuri, Siti Nur Adzmunirah, Kamal Kamsani and Adawiyah Bibi rounded up as champions of congkak, jenga, pool (male & female) and foosball (male & female) respectively.

Editorial CommitteeChief Editor: MelissaSub Editors : Zulaikha Fazlieza Cheng Lee

Visual&Art : YK LiewAdvisor: Leonard

Q : If you can be invisible for one hour, what will you do?Roshalina: Sleep! I just cannot get enough of it due to my hectic schedule.

Q : What is your philosophy towards your work?Roshalina: When I set my mind to do something. I would give my best and go ‘all out’!

Q : How do you motivate others?Roshalina: I encourage them with words or special gifts.

Q : What cheers you up?Roshalina: My son, Daniel Zafran.

Q : If there is one place you can go for a holiday, where would it be and why?Roshalina: Karambunai has a nice view and beautiful sea. It’s perfect for relaxation!

Q : What song best describes you?Roshalina: “Tekad” by Hazami.

Q : What is your favourite past time?Roshalina: Spending time with my son and husband.

All Fired Up For 2016Chinese New Year is a festive celebration that marks the beginning of the year according to the Chinese calendar. Corresponding to the Chinese zodiac which represents each year with an animal in a 12 year cycle, 2016 marks the year of the Fire Monkey.

All sta� took time o� from their work to have a reunion lunch together at the students lounge area. This is the time to strengthen the bonds among the sta�. Moreover, this event also managed to instil the spirit of 1Malaysia regardless of cultural and religious di�erences.

To celebrate cultural diversity, we had Indian cuisine instead of the usual Chinese dishes. The reunion lunch ended on a high note as the sense of togetherness was apparent among the sta�.

Keeping up with Roshalina

Q : What is your biggest worry when your kid grows up. Why?Roshalina: Like all parents, I worry that my son will no longer be obedient and stop listening to our advice.

Q : If you could be a cartoon character, who would you be and why?Roshalina: Sailor Venus. She is a �ctional character in the Sailor Moon manga series written by Naoko Takeuchi. I would like to be her because she is beautiful and shares the same birth date with me.

Shazly

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May the Force be with Vision ...

Star Wars, with its iconic lightsaber duels, has made its comeback to the big screen. This franchise started in the late 70s, and became an instant blockbuster ever since. The latest movie, Star Wars : The Force Awakens, has received rave reviews from fans worldwide, waiting in excitement.

During its premier, Vision College organized a movie day. All sta� gathered at the cinema entrance, ready to be pumped up by this epic movie. Some other movie goers were spotted wearing the costumes of their favorite Star Wars’ characters. Our sta�, along with their partners, enjoyed the movie thoroughly.

After the movie, we had a wonderful "Vision" style treat, at Kenny Rogers, where all sta� were seen laughing & joking away. All of us had a good time, but most importantly, it brought our sta� closer to one another, strengthening our bonds as one big “Vision” family.

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Football Practice

Football Practice

COD

Badminton/Futsal Practice

Futsal Tournament By DMI Club

Refugee School visit

Motivational Talk

Team Building Activities

MBPJ Sports Complex

Padang SS 5C/9, Tabung Haji

MBPJ Sports Complex

L15, Vision College

Futsal Court,MBPJ Sports Complex

Vision College

MBPJ Sports Complex

Padang SS 5C/9, Tabung Haji

MBPJ Sports Complex

Taman Botani Shah Alam

Ampang

DATE TIME EVENT VENUE

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Badminton/Futsal Practice

Badminton/Tennis/Futsal Practice

Badminton/Futsal Practice

Career Development Modules Refer to postersRefer to posters

UPCOMING

For more detail, please contact Mr. Daniel at daniel@vision.edu.my* For all sports events, please refer to the sta� or PIC on duty to obtain badminton racquets, shuttlecocks, futsal ball, basketball, tennis racquets and balls.** Please refer to posters for more information.