TAR College is very proud that its students have once again bagged the top three titles in 1Malaysia Public Speaking Competition, Federal Territory (Kuala Lumpur) level for non Malay category, held on 30^th April 2011. With the theme “Gagasan 1Malaysia: Wadah Perpaduan Nasional”, the competition aimed to improve the skill of mastering the national language – Bahasa Malaysia, as well as to instill the spirit of unity among the multiracial society.

Lim Teck Yu from the School of Technology (SOT) garnered the championship title with his eloquent performance entitled “Bersatu Teguh, Bercerai Roboh”. The other two TARC students named Suriadeva a/l Vannimuthu from the School of Pre-Univesity Studies (SPUS) and Chen Kim Mun from the School of Business Studies (SBS), won the first runner-up and second runner-up titles respectively.

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Photo 1: (From left to right) Dr Chua Ping Yong (Head of SOT), Chen Kim Mun (2^nd runner up), Suriadeva a/l Vannimuthu (1^strunner up), Dr Tan Chik Heok (TAR College Principal), Ms Looi Li Chin (Head of SPUS), Lim Teck Yu (Champion) and Mr Lee Hwee Chuin (Head of School of Social Science and Humanities-SSH).

Photo 2: The Champion, Lim Teck Yu delivering his presentation confidently on the prominent leaders in Malaysia.

Prof. Dr. Ong Seng Huat from Universiti Malaya visited the College as the External Examiner for Mathematics & Statistics - for the Advanced Diploma cum Bachelor of Science programme at the School of Arts and Science.

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• Dr Ng Swee Chin, Head of School of Arts & Science (SAS), TAR College
• Prof. Dr. Ong Seng Huat, External Examiner for Mathematics & Statistics
• Dr Tan Chik Heok, College Principal, TAR College
• Mr Wong Kok Yong, Head of Division (Mathematics & Statistics), SAS, TAR College

H.E. Ambassador Abdul Samad SAMAD, Ambassador of Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Malaysia visited the College to discuss on education opportunities for Afghanistan students. TAR College has opened its doors to international students this year.

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H.E. Ambassador Abdul Samad SAMAD (centre) together with Dr Tan Chik Heok (3rd from right) and senior College officials.

To give students a competitive edge in the increasingly globalised working environment, Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TAR College), a premier institution of higher learning, held a Student Placement Day at KL Main Campus.

The one-day event, which offered students advice in finding suitable options to further studies overseas, saw 520 visitors and the participation of 23 overseas universities and local institutions.

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Photo 1: An overseas pathway, the TAR College way… Students flooded the exhibition hall in search of their overseas university of choice. TAR College offers various quality pathways to a solid future.

Photo 2: Making the right choice… Presentations were given to packed halls which provided students with insights on how to make suitable choices in furthering their studies overseas.

Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TAR College) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Instruments(NI), garnering RM 1.8 million worth of sponsorship in NI’s Labview software. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the TAR College KL Main Campus on 15 April, 2011.

This partnership will also work towards building platforms for TAR College students and staff, specifically from the School of Arts & Science (SAS), and the experts of NI to mutually share the latest technologies and experiences in virtual instrumentation applications for test, control and design areas through collaborations in research & development, workshops, seminars, training sessions and projects.

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Photo 1: TAR College and National Instruments signs a Memorandum of Understanding

Photo 2: Dr Tan on behalf of TAR College, receives the RM 1,800,000.00 Labview Software Sponsorship from Mr Nair, representing NI.

Names in order: (From left) Dr Ng Swee Chin, Head of SAS, Dr Tan Chik Heok, TAR College Principal, Y Bhg Dr Hou Kok Chung, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Mr Chandran Nair, NI ASEAN Managing Director and Mr James Lai, NI Malaysia Area Sales Manager

TAR College launched the pioneer Metaverse laboratory in Malaysia to focus on the research & development of interactive virtual 3D online environment.

In conjunction with the launch, TAR College also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with pioneer and cutting edge partner, Innotech 360 Sdn Bhd to collaborate on Metaverse research and development projects.

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Photo 1: TAR College Principal, Dr Tan Chik Heok(middle), witnessed the signing of the MOU between Dr Ng Swee Chin(right), Head of the School of Arts & Science (SAS) and Mr Ng Sheau Feng(left), CEO of Innotech 360 Sdn Bhd.

Photo 2: An SAS student presented his Metaverse project, the Campus-i , an interactive 3D representation of TAR College

TAR College team of students did the College proud by clinching not only the 1st runner –up position but also sweeping 6 out of the Top 10 positions in the prestigious Cisco Netriders Skills Challenge 2011. TARC maintains its winning streak in the top ten positions for the 4th consecutive year of the said competition; a testament to its excellence in learning and teaching.

Mr. Lim Yu Jie (Final Year Advanced Diploma in IT student from the School of Arts and Science) will also be in “Team Malaysia” to represent the country in the Asia Pacific competition to be held in October 2011.

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Photo 1:  3^rd from left is Lim Yu Jie with representatives from Multi Media Development Corporation, Cisco and other student winners. Dr Tan Chik Heok, Principal of TAR College is on the far right.