Lim Wei Hsiang, a final year student from the Advanced Diploma in Science cum Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Computer Mathematics) programme was one of the Distinction Award winners in the recent eGenting Programming Competition 2011.  This is the second time Lim won the award - he also won the Distinction Award in the eGenting Competition 2010.

The eGenting Programming Competition organized by the Genting Group was first held in 2002. The competition provides a platform for students from institutions of higher learning to compete and take up the gruelling challenge to solve programming problems in a day.

"The eGenting Programming Competition 2011 has once again taught me that good programmers are not just people that are good in programming languages but rather they have sharp analytical abilities and powerful problem solving skills,” said Lim. “Hence through this competition, I have learnt different ways of analyzing a problem and thinking out of the box to solve them. This competition has indeed served as a catalyst to the development and motivation I have today. I am truly grateful that I have joined this competition and if possible, I would do it again and again because the experience I gained is inexpressible in words."

Congratulations to Lim Wei Hsiang for winning the eGenting Competition Distinction Award for two consecutive years.

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Photo 1   :  Lim Wei Hsiang (left) receiving the Distinction Award from Ms Koh Poy Yong, Chief Financial Officer, Genting Malaysia Bhd.

Photo 2    :  Dr Tan Chik Heok, Principal of TAR College (left) receiving the Certificate from Mr Thomas Ng Seng Siew, Senior Vice President, eServices & eBusiness, E-Genting Holdings Sdn Bhd.

“It was truly a dream come true. I thanked my lecturers in SPUS teaching, guiding and equipping me with the knowledge to finally be able to enter one of the best universities in the world. With the conducive environment for a balanced campus life in SPUS and in TARC, I am able to focus on my studies while staying active in co-curricular activities, free to explore my interests and gain valuable experience in my life”

Tan Zhai Gen

1Malaysia Book Voucher collection counters was set up from 10 - 13 January at four locations namely Bangunan Tun Tan Siew Sin, Bangunan Khaw Kai Boh, Function Room and School of Pre-University Studies (SPUS) office for TARC students to collect their RM 200 worth of book vouchers as announced by our Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during 2012 Budget Presentation on October 7, 2011 in the Parliament.

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Photo 1: Students collecting their book vouchers at the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) counter in Function room.

Photo 2: School of Business Studies (SBS) students queuing up to collect their book vouchers at Bangunan Tun Tan Siew Sin.

Photo 3: School of Pre-University Studies (SPUS) students waited in line to collect their book vouchers at the SPUS office.

Photo 4: School of Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) students are seen to collect their book vouchers at Bangunan Khaw Kai Boh.

Photo 5: Lew Kun Siang, a Diploma in Accounting (Year 1) student posing with his newly collected book vouchers.

Irish educators from Institute of Technology Sligo, Dublin City University, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Athlone Institute of Technology, Cork Institute of Technology and Education Consultant from MyStudy and Commercial Counsellor from Embassy of Ireland, visited TARC KL Main Campus. They were warmly greeted by the Senior Management Staff led by Dr Tan Chik Heok, TARC Principal, Mr Chan Kum Wing, TARC Vice Principal, Academic & Facilities Development, Ms Kho Sok Kee, TARC Vice Principal, Collaboration, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Ms Phoong Huei Ling, TARC Registrar and Dr Oo Pou San, Head, Centre for Continuing and Professional Education.

After having meeting to discuss on collaboration opportunities, the group visited TARC Gallery.

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From Left to Right (Front Row)

1. Ms Kho Sok Kee, Vice Principal, Collaboration, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Tunku Abdul Rahman College

2. Mr Patrick Lynch, Business Development, Institute of Technology, Sligo

3. Mr Michael Garvey, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland/Director for Asean Countries, Enterprise Ireland

4. Dr Tan Chik Heok, Principal, Tunku Abdul Rahman College

5. Ms Sylvia Chroeder, Head of International Office, Dublin City University

6. Mr Chan Kum Wing, Vice Principal, Academic & Facilities Development, Tunku Abdul Rahman College

From Left to Right (Back Row)

7. Mr Dennis Murphy, Head of International Relations, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

8. Mr Karl Turley, Asia Pacific Co-Ordinator, Athlone Institute of Technology

9. Dr Oo Pou San, Director, Centre for Continuing & Professional Education, Tunku Abdul Rahman College

10. Mr Terry Mc Parland, Manager, Education in Ireland

11. Mr Matthew Cotterell, Head of School of Engineering, Cork Institute of Technology

12. Ms Clair Nadkar, Internationalisation Coordinator, Cork Institute of Technology

13. Mr C.K. Chiau, Education Consultant, MyStudy

The Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) of TAR College was selected by Alue Co. Ltd as the training platform for their staff. Seven staff from Alue Co. Ltd travelled to TAR College to attend the training programmes from 8 - 14 January 2012.

For one week, the Japanese participants attended the workshops on Communicative English at Workplace, Business Presentation and Business Negotiation, as well as Cultural Exchange. Throughout the week, the participants also tried out many different Malaysian dishes, delicacies, and cuisines. They had also had the first-hand opportunity to experience the night city tour of Kuala Lumpur and enjoyed the very best of Malaysian and TAR College hospitalities.

The training was well-received by the Japanese participants who were particularly impressed with the flexibility in customising the programme contents to suit their needs, the knowledge and professionalism of our trainers and the impressive training facilities. Their evaluation comments included “Really appreciate the great session which will help me in my business and next time, I will come with my clients”, “The lecturer’s experience in the subject matter was very useful for me and I am going to make use of these learning points at work” and “We really appreciate your flexibility in adjusting the contents to our requirements”. Such glowing endorsements speak well on TAR College’s quality learning, teaching and training.

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Photo 1:
Training participants from Alue Co. Ltd, Japan. From Left: Mr Koji Yamaguchi, Mr Takuro Okamura, Ms Hitomi Ohbu, Ms Miki Kusano, Ms Saki Hinaga, Ms Ayumi Nagawata and Mr Kentaro Sudo.

Photo 2:
The Japanese participants sharing a candid moment with staff of CPE, TAR College.

Photo 3:
A trainer sharing with the participants the skills of business presentation and negotiation.

Photo 4:
The Japanese participants learning how to cook Malaysian food during the Cultural Exchange Session

The College participated in the 2012 Star Education Fair with six booths which was well attended by parents and students. Such participation is exemplary of its efforts to reach out to many more prospective students in search of tertiary education.

The College is also a contributor to the Star Education Fund (SEF).Dr Tan Chik Heok, the College Principal presented a plaque to Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Dr Hou Kok Chung as a representation of its pledge to SEF at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Star Education Fair.

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Photo 1: Dr Tan Chik Heok (left), TAR College  Principal receiving a certificate of contribution (inset) to Star Education Fund (SEF) from YB Dr Hou Kok Chung (middle), Deputy Minister of Higher Education

Photo 2: Parents and students thronged the exhibition hall for more information on further education

Home is a very warm, comfortable and safe place. It is a place for everyone to gather and share their joy. Four simple steps await me as I climb up the stairs comfortably into my home. Although it is a very old house, the strong door and solid metal grill protect us. Sheltered by the trustable awnings, it gives me the confidence and assurance that I am forever welcomed whenever I return. Home means everything to me.