TAR College recently held its sixth annual ProDex (Project Design EXhibition) which showcased the final year projects of Advanced Diploma students from the School of Technology.

This year, the student projects revolved around four categories, which are Prototype & Model, Computer Simulation/ Programming, Social Science Research, and Management/ Engineering/ Experimental Research.

After their successful opening for the Patriots of Love musical show, the TAR College Chinese orchestra returns once again to perform in the “Rhythm of Rahman” concert held at DK A, wowing audiences with the use of traditional Chinese musical instruments.

Students from SBS participated in a business management game competition organised jointly with McGraw Hill, a global publishing house at the KL Main Campus from 26 to 27^th November 2010.

40 students, participating in 8 teams each with 5 members applied their knowledge and skills acquired from their studies in a stimulated business environment.

Congratulations to Chung Xiu De, a graduate from TAR College who has successfully earned a Diploma in Economics with Distinction by the University of London (‘UOL’) with the Singapore Institute of Management (‘SIM’). He is one of sixteen students who graduated with distinction in Diploma in economics for year 2010 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance which is awarded by UOL and SIM.

TAR College was commended by SIM for its high-caliber graduates who perform remarkably well in their studies and earning recognition for their achievements.

It advocates holistic education which stresses on wholesome development to realize the full potential of the students.

Chung Xiu De did his A-level in TAR College before going to SIM.

“Studying in the college has helped me a lot in learning and provided the skills I needed to get the best out of education” he said.

The Career Fair was organised specifically to cater to different groups of students from various schools. On the 23rd November 2010, it was for the School of Social Science and Humanities, 24th November 2010, the School of Technology, 25th November 2010, the School of Arts & Science and 26th November 2010, the School of Business Studies.

Held in the Clubhouse Function Room, big players like Gamuda, Ann Joo Group, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Felda Holdings Berhad, Canon, Genting Malaysia Berhad, IJM Corporation Berhad were there to answer questions and interview students for internship and future employment.

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Out of the Box, an organization promoting work and travel in the US.

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Employers seizing the opportunity to grab hold of TAR College students for future employment.

TAR College School of Arts & Science students and staff put together their talents and creativity in organizing the recent ICT Showcase held at the College Hall. Themed as “IT’s Green” the showcase is to create awareness on the impact and benefits of IT Green Technology. The 2- day event attracted the participation of 13 leading ICT organizations such as Microsoft, CSC and NCL Solutions to showcase their systems/products in line with Green IT.

(Top): Student explaining about “How Artificial Intelligence works in sustaining the Environment” to Dr Tan Chik Heok (College Principal), Mr. Ian Su (Senior Technology Advisor, Local Software Economy, from Microsoft Corporation).

(Bottom): Some of the committee members of the ICT showcase.

The wretched cries of villagers losing their loved ones in war, brought tears to the eyes of the audiences; and as the villagers rejoiced and danced over the long awaited reunion, the hall of Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TAR College) roared with applause. 

Lending a page off Malaysia’s rich history, the TAR College homecoming alumni were treated to a musical that re-imagined the dark hours of the Japanese occupation to tell the story of love and unity, aptly named “Patriots of Love”.

Young love… Joseph (played by Joseph Yeo) serenades his wife, Alicia (Played by Alicia Chong) with a love song, “When You Tell Me That You Love Me”.

Advanced Diploma graduates celebrated their academic success in the TAR College Advanced Diploma Convocation held on 13 November, 2010 at the KL Main Campus.

Held in two ceremonies throughout the day, College Council Chairman, Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting graced the morning ceremony while Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Dr. Hou Kok Chung attended the evening session.

(Top) Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting presenting the trophy to the CIMA Perpetual Cup winner, Ms. Leong Soo Qi.

(Bottom) Dr. Tan Chik Heok, TAR College Principal (third from the left) and Yang Berhormat Dato’ Dr. Hou Kok Chung, Deputy Minister of Higher Education (third from the right), with outstanding graduates of the evening session.

Tar College, through its School of Arts and Science Alumni Society, was recently given a grant by CIMB as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), to conduct English language courses, facilitated by ERICAN, for college students.

After 10 programmes, held throughout the month of October, five finalists were chosen for the Public Speaking Competition 2010 as the final leg in the programme.

Ms. Vicknesha A/P Santhirasegaran, our lecturer at School of Pre-University Studies (SPUS) has been awarded the 2010 IKM Graduate Chemistry Medal for Best Performance in the 2010 B. Sc Chemistry/Biology Examination of Campbell University

Photo Caption: Ms. Vicknesha A/P Santhirasegaran, winner of IKM Graduate Chemistry Medal year 2010.

TAR College students attended the “Townterview” session with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held at International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC) on 2 November, 2010. A total of 29 lucky students participated in this event.