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This was the second time the&nbsp;<a href="https://fafb.tarc.edu.my/programmes/bachelors-degree/commerce">Bachelor of Commerce</a>&nbsp;student had taken part in the competition, having been a semi-finalist in last year&rsquo;s EY YTPY. Both times, he was encouraged to participate by his lecturer, Ms Suzzane Poh Shuh Chen.The annual competition requires finalists to prepare and deliver presentations based on provided case studies, testing their skills before a judging panel. Paired with a Q&amp;A session, the competition allowed participants to showcase their commercial awareness and technical tax prowess.&ldquo;I was definitely feeling a bit lost last year,&rdquo; he recalls, &ldquo;but the experience helped me find my footing this year,&rdquo; Karanjot shared.And finding his footing he did &mdash; with guidance from Ms. Poh, Karanjot made time to prepare his presentation amidst his final-year studies and preparations. While balancing his responsibilities was a challenging feat, he credits a solid support system of lecturers and friends for seeing him through. The final stage of the competition was held on 7 - 8 July 2026, where Karanjot delivered his presentation with no expectation of going home with a prize.&ldquo;I was very self-conscious of all my mistakes, so I was extremely surprised and overjoyed when my name was called. I realised the best parts of my presentation were when I let go of the expectation of winning and focused on just trying my best,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;The thing I valued the most from the competition was not the accomplishment or the prize, but rather the experience from the competition and meeting new and friendly people,&rdquo; he added.Alongside Karanjot, four other TARCians were among the top ten in the competition: Wong Jing Hui, Ng Fu Hui, Zhao Miaoqi, and Lim Li Yuin.

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TAR UMT is a prominent institution in Malaysia with a strong legacy of academic excellence, renowned for its programmes in fields such as Business, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts.

From semi-finalist to 1st Runner-Up, TAR UMT’s Karanjot Singh shares his journey of success at the EY Young Tax Professional of the Year 2026.

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TAR UMT Student Achieves First Runner-Up at EY YTPY Malaysia 2026

A trip to Vietnam for the Supply Chain and Logistics Challenge (SLOG Challenge) 2026 ended on a happy note for two TAR UMT&nbsp;<a href="https://fafb.tarc.edu.my/programmes/bachelors-degree/logistics-and-supply-chain-management">Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Hons)</a>&nbsp;students who returned home with two titles.Working together in their respective teams of four, Yong Sheng Qi and Koo Zhong Qi won the Champion and Third Prize titles respectively after the competition&rsquo;s final round held on 24 June 2026 at Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Supply Chain and Logistics (SLOG) Challenge 2026 is a competition that provides opportunities for participants to work with students from other institutions to foster international collaboration and cultural exchange in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. Teams were assigned real-world logistics cases that they needed to analyse, strategise, plan, and present their solutions to a judging panel.For Sheng Qi, the opportunity to collaborate with his peers from other countries was an exciting and challenging experience.&ldquo;My teammates were from Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, so we all had very different approaches and understanding about how to solve the task. It taught me the importance of clear communication, especially with others from diverse backgrounds, to work together cohesively. Thanks to that, we managed to come to a unified understanding about the case problem and formulated a solution that all of us were confident in. I believe our cohesive teamwork was instrumental in our success as a team,&rdquo; said Sheng Qi, a former student of SMK Sri Permata.Fellow TARCian Zhong Qi, who teamed up with students from Taiwan and Vietnam, believed his TAR UMT study experience prepared him well to take on the challenges during this competition.&ldquo;My lecturers, especially Dr Chong Chu Le, ensured that I was well-versed in the theories to strengthen my basic knowledge and provided an environment that encouraged me to solve real industry problems. Those lessons gave me a strong foundation that was instrumental to my performance and contribution to the team doing so well in such a highly competitive international competition,&rdquo; said the former student of SMK Taman Desa Tebrau.

TAR UMT logistics students Yong Sheng Qi and Koo Zhong Qi secured Champion and 3rd Prize at the SLOG Challenge 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

TAR UMT Students Win Top Titles at SLOG Challenge 2026

Hard work, precision and perseverance culminated in national recognition for TAR UMT&rsquo;s Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) graduate, Lim Jing Ru. Jing Ru was honoured with the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) Annual Gold Medal Award for Best Student 2026 &ndash; Quantity Surveying Best Student Award on 26 June 2026."I was truly honoured and surprised when I received the news. This recognition reflects not only the hard work and dedication I put into my studies, but also the guidance and support I received throughout my academic journey. I thank my faculty and lecturers for seeing my potentials and helping me develop them well, leading to my recommendation for the award," said Jing Ru.Jing Ru who hails from Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (SMJK) Chong Hwa and is a TAR UMT Merit Scholarship recipient, constantly challenged herself to deepen her understanding beyond the classroom. One of her most memorable experiences was attending different tutorial groups by coordinating with tutors' schedules, enabling her to learn from different teaching approaches and gain a broader perspective on the subject matter.Another highlight of her university journey was visiting the construction site of TAR UMT Arena. Witnessing the project under construction allowed her to connect classroom theories with real-world practices, reinforcing her understanding of construction technology, cost management and project execution through first-hand industry exposure.Her passion for embracing the future of the profession was reflected in her Final Year Project titled &lsquo;Assessing the Impacts of Digital Technologies on the Emerging Roles of the Quantity Surveying Profession in Malaysia.&rsquo; The research explored how technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital quantity surveying tools are reshaping the traditional role of quantity surveyors."My findings showed that these technologies can significantly improve accuracy, efficiency and collaboration throughout a project's life cycle. More importantly, I found that the role of quantity surveyors is evolving beyond traditional measurement and cost preparation to becoming strategic advisors who contribute to better decision-making across every stage of a project. At the same time, my research revealed that although many industry professionals recognise the benefits of digital technologies, their adoption is still at a developing stage. This highlights the gap between awareness and practical implementation, and reinforces the need for future quantity surveyors to continuously upskill and embrace lifelong learning to remain relevant in an evolving industry,&rdquo; she mentioned."Beyond my research, my internship gave me the opportunity to see these concepts in practice. During my internship in the Contract Department of a property developer, I assisted with a mixed-use development in Seri Kembangan, where I gained first-hand exposure to contract administration. After completing my internship, I continued with the company and supported the Sales Administration team, where I learned about the sales administration cycle, documentation processes, purchaser records and coordination with solicitors and purchasers. These experiences helped me understand how contract administration and sales administration work hand in hand to ensure the successful delivery of a development from project completion to handover," she said.In addition to Jing Ru&rsquo;s achievement, TAR UMT&rsquo;s Professor PMgr Sr Ts Dr Ting Kien Hwa from the Department of Real Estate, FOBE, received the RISM Excellence Award 2026: Outstanding Writer in Property and Construction Award Category A &ndash; RISM Member for his article, &lsquo;Building Adaptation &ndash; The Way Forward.&rsquo;

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TAR UMT Quantity Surveying Graduate Wins Prestigious RISM Award 2026

TAR UMT Graduate Wins RISM Gold Medal as Best Quantity Surveying Student

It&rsquo;s not the kind of thing that happens overnight. Without you realising, it infiltrates you; suddenly, your energy starts depleting, and the colours around you seem dull. Days go by, and you feel like you're chasing time; getting out of your bed feels heavy as if an invisible weight is pushing you down. You feel lonely, yet you don't want anyone around you. The next thing you know, you realise you're far from feeling okay. Your mental health is evidently, utterly, completely unwell.Did you know that mental health problems among Malaysian students are more common than you think?&ldquo;I was hopeful when I was going through my diploma, and I passed with flying colours; However, things started to feel difficult for me, and I ended up flopping during my degree as I couldn't get out of bed. Even taking a shower feels like a chore,&rdquo; explains Aizat Roslan, a 23-year-old Accounting student. Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and ADHD, Aizat says he has dealt with this feeling since high school, but it worsened when an unexpected event hits his life.&nbsp;Dania Husna, a student majoring in Psychology, says having mental health problems profoundly affects her studies and overall quality of life. &ldquo;I was slacking in my studies and submitting my assignments past their due dates, as even the simplest tasks like eating felt so heavy on me to deal with. On top of that, I constantly felt tired, and talking to people could easily drain me out.&rdquo;Band-aids to Invisible WoundsIt feels like forever, and no matter what you do, it doesn't feel like there is a solution to pull yourself out of that quicksand. Blind optimism can add salt to the wound, but there are certainly ways you can try to ease your mental health problem little by little and cope through your student life.&nbsp;1. Do What You Love&ldquo;When it gets too heavy, I will watch youtube and play computer games after doing my assignments,&rdquo; says Aizat. Ensuring you take time off your studies by filling it with activities you enjoy can help you regulate your emotions.2. Seek Social SupportSpending quality time with others enables you to gain support and strength within interpersonal connections. Sujiyitha, a <a href="https://university.help.edu.my/course/psychologycourse/">Psychology</a> alumni from <a href="https://university.help.edu.my/">HELP University</a>, shares that she &ldquo;enjoys spending time with loved ones by going out for movies with them or simply having a nice meal together&rdquo; heps her feel a lot better during times she is feeling burnt out.&rdquo;3. Get Enough Sleep&nbsp;Pulling an all-nighter can increase your depressive mood, so you must get enough sleep for your brain to function well the next day.&nbsp;4. Enhance Study Experience&nbsp;Although going out of your room is the last thing you want to do, being in a<a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/7-lovely-go-to-study-places-for-students-in-malaysia?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">&nbsp;new study environment&nbsp;</a>can boost your productivity and enhance your overall mood. Dania mentions that apart from finding a great study environment, she would invite her friends to study together to reinforce her understanding of specific topics.5. Create a Structured Schedule&ldquo;When I am aware that my plate is heavy with too many unfinished tasks, I begin to list them according to their due dates and then work accordingly so I won't feel overwhelmed,&rdquo; Sujiyitha shares.6. TherapyWhen all fails, and your poor mental health condition is getting more chronic, going for therapy can be the best solution. Your therapist can help you identify coping methods that suit you and insights on triggers to help you better understand yourself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 686px;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/postimages/0fad861fda3ef46eb43b01565129bd14bb51f712.png" />&nbsp;A Lack Of AccessAlthough going for therapy is the best coping strategy for mental health problems among students, a lack of access to it makes it difficult for students to consider it an option. &ldquo;I love the therapy sessions that I gained through a local clinic, but the downside is that it's too expensive, which has caused me to decrease the frequency of my visits," Aizat shares. Dania mentions, &ldquo;Students nowadays are more <a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/you-re-not-alone-we-are-here-to-help-you">vocal and self-aware about their mental health issues</a>, but these services could be out of people's budget, and the more affordable centres have an influx of clients coming in which could be hard to accommodate, such as in public hospitals.&rdquo;&nbsp;Sujiyitha expresses her fair share of frustration about the availability of Malaysia's mental health services. &ldquo;In my experience, appointments through government health centres are not so frequent when psychotherapy has to be done weekly. In private centres, it's undeniably pricey. Many friends of mine are in desperate need of help, but they cannot afford it, or the access is rather inconvenient, &nbsp;from admission all the way to the waiting period.&nbsp;When one is feeling mentally demotivated, how are they willing to attend an arduous service to get access?&nbsp;They easily lose motivation to seek help in the first place, unless one is privileged enough to gain quick access through costly private therapy centres. But the question is, how many of us here are that privileged?&rdquo;&nbsp;Some private therapy centres offer cheaper-than-average options, like <a href="https://relate.com.my/relate-therapy-centre/">RELATE Malaysia</a>,<a href="https://www.thethrive.center/">&nbsp;Thrive Well</a>, <a href="https://www.caracara.space/">Cara-Cara Mental Fitness</a> and<a href="https://www.humankind.my/counseling">&nbsp;HumanKind Community Counselling</a>, which ranges between RM45-RM80 per session. But, of course, if those options are still way out of your budget as a student, you can opt for the counselling services from your university that&rsquo;s available, as they're usually free. &ldquo;I had active therapy sessions that were offered by HELP's<a href="https://www.cpcs-helpuni.com/">&nbsp;CPCS (Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services)</a>,&rdquo; Sujiyitha shares. &ldquo;Hence, through therapy, I have picked up effective coping mechanisms which I currently take practice off like mindful breathing and a lot of gratitude journaling.&rdquo;Dealing with mental health issues through student life can be extremely debilitating; but with the right coping strategy and support system, you can find ways to manage the weight and make small progress, one day at a time.(Be gentle on yourself, dear student.)

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Hello, students sitting for SPM. The mathematics papers are right around the corner, and it&rsquo;s best to be as fully prepared as possible. So there&rsquo;s no harm in learning a few helpful tips to help you prepare for your exams.Everyone needs to be as fully prepared as possible for their exam papers, and the mathematics paper is no exception. It&#39;s always good to research some studying tips to help you score in your exams. So read on for some handy tricks for you to remember and use effectively during your exams!1. Memorise your formulas!&nbsp;You should always memorise your formulas, even if they are in the examination papers. Despite formula sheets appearing in your exam papers, they will only have most of the basic formulas. Not every formula will be present in your papers.You would not need to refer to the formula sheet provided by memorising your formulas. Also, instead of relying on the formula sheet, you wouldn&#39;t need to use it as you remember the formulas you would need to use to answer the tough questions in your exam! This should come in handy when you need to use the right formula but the formula sheet does not have it.<a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f593ab.gif"><img class="size-full wp-image-62384 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f593ab.gif" alt="tumblr_m3bv29tsq91rv2wyuo1_500" width="500" height="445" style="width: 500px;"></a>2. Time management!&nbsp;Time is minimal during your exam, which is why you need to manage your time wisely while answering your questions. To do this, you might want to consider using this tip.&nbsp;First, try skipping the questions you find pretty difficult to answer. This will help you save time instead of taking too much time to answer one question. Then, once you are done answering all the other questions, you can go back to answer that tricky question. This method is a tried and true method that has helped a lot of people in their exams, and it will certainly help you too.<a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f6a8ba.gif"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-62383 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f6a8ba.gif" alt="time" width="480" height="360" style="width: 500px;"></a>3. If you have questions that you are absolutely uncertain in answering, leave them!&nbsp;Some questions might be too difficult for you to answer during your exam. If you do not know how to answer the question, it&rsquo;s best to leave them and focus on doing the questions you do know how to answer. It&#39;s okay to leave one or two questions unanswered if you really do not know the answer. You can make up for it by making sure you answer the questions that you know how to answer well to get full marks for them!<a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f70794.gif"><img class="size-full wp-image-62381 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f70794.gif" alt="dtdk" width="500" height="280" style="width: 500px;"></a>4. Read your questions carefully and ensure that you input the right values into your calculations!&nbsp;Make sure you read and understand the questions carefully to answer the questions correctly. Be sure to use the correct values to avoid making callous mistakes when calculating. For example, you wouldn&rsquo;t want to calculate area when you wanted to calculate perimeter! Mistakes like these will cost you precious marks and might be the difference in getting the A grade or the B grade.<a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f765f6.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-62380 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f765f6.jpg" alt="chemdog" width="820" height="462" style="width: 500px; height: 282px;"></a>5. Practice, practice, practice! Keep doing past-year and revision papers to stay sharp and ready!The more you practise doing past-year questions, the more prepared you will be when facing real questions during your exam. The more you practice, the more you will be familiarised to the types of questions that you will encounter during your exam. Try doing as many SPM past-year questions as you can so that you will know how to answer those questions in the real exam. &nbsp;Therefore, ensure you practice a lot, so your mind will be sharp, and you will take on the exam questions with ease.<a href="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f8b2b6.gif"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-62382 fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/62378/5989972f8b2b6.gif" alt="hand-writing-close-up-animated-gif" width="499" height="280" style="width: 500px;"></a>Hopefully, these tips will help you during your exam. Now go out there and ace this exam! All the best!For more tips on studying for SPM, check out our other articles below!<ol><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/5-crazy-ways-to-get-you-in-the-study-mood-for-spm?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 crazy ways to get you into the study mood for SPM</a></li><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/must-know-spm-survival-tips?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Must know SPM survival tips</a></li><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/be-a-biology-champion?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Be a biology champion with our SPM tips!</a></li><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/become-a-chemistry-wizard-with-these-spm-tips?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a chemistry wizard with these SPM tips!</a></li><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/5-tried-and-tested-tips-to-score-straight-as-in-your-spm-exams?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 tried-and-tested tips to score straight As in your SPM exams</a></li></ol>

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Like all the countless years before, SPM starts with the language papers. Most people would have mixed feelings for these papers, especially English. Some might even say that the English paper is one of the hardest, if not the most challenging, in SPM! However, some people might breeze through the paper as if it’s nothing. This is because there is no concrete method to study English. How are you supposed to improve in a language that you speak every day? Well, here are some valuable tips that you might find convenient to help you with your English papers.<h4 style="text-align: justify;">1. Don’t just read—understand what you’re reading.&nbsp;</h4>A big part of the English exam consists of comprehension. You cannot just read the passage in the question paper. You have to understand what you are reading to answer the questions correctly. Read the passage a few times over and over if you have to understand the passage's message. Take care not to take too long to read, or you won’t have enough time to write down your answers!<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77172/5db90a777df9a.gif" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h4 style="text-align: justify;">2. Be a grammar Nazi.&nbsp;</h4>To ace your English paper, you have to be very particular about your grammar. Even a minor spelling error or misuse of a word in your essays will cost you precious marks. So be sure to take proper care of your punctuation, sentence structure and overall flow of sentences when writing so that not only do they make sense, but they are grammatically correct as well.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77172/5db90a77be6a1.gif" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h4 style="text-align: justify;">3. Make the dictionary your best friend.&nbsp;</h4>We don’t actually mean you to take a dictionary and study it. However, instead of just reading the dictionary, it can be super helpful to learn new words and their meanings to make use of them while writing your essay. Learning new words and definitions could also help you during those problematic trick questions!<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77172/5db90a780a377.gif" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h4 style="text-align: justify;">4. Practise writing.&nbsp;</h4>When it comes to writing, the only way to improve your writing is to practice. Only by doing lots and lots of practice will you gradually improve your writing skills. Try doing some past year essay questions and use your pen and paper to write a bunch of different essays. Compare your written answers with some of the given answers and see where you can improve based on your writing. If writing stories is your strong suit, try writing more factual essays and vice versa.<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77172/5db90a784558b.gif" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><h4 style="text-align: justify;">5. Be confident.&nbsp;</h4>Before entering the examination hall, all you can do is be confident. However, with the number of preparations you have made, you should be confident enough to score excellent marks and ace the exam!<img src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77172/5db90a7855050.gif" style="width: 500px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">For more tips on studying for SPM, check out our other articles below!<ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/5-crazy-ways-to-get-you-in-the-study-mood-for-spm?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 crazy ways to get you into the study mood for SPM</a></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/must-know-spm-survival-tips?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Must know SPM survival tips</a></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/be-a-biology-champion?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Be a biology champion with our SPM tips!</a></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/become-a-chemistry-wizard-with-these-spm-tips?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a chemistry wizard with these SPM tips!</a></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/check-out-our-tips-for-spm-maths-paper?utm_source=AFS&utm_medium=Article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out our tips for SPM Maths paper!</a></li></ul>

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SPM preparations leading up to the exams can feel sluggish and slow-moving, but the period after you receive your SPM results can take a sudden turn and become rather hectic. Thinking about what comes next can be scary and stressful, but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be that way. Here are some top-notch ideas to keep you ahead of the competition!<hr /><h2>1.&nbsp;Choosing a course</h2><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76932/5aa752e8b68f6.jpeg" />There is a wide range of courses available for students after receiving their SPM results. SPM leavers can apply for several pre-university programmes:<ol><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/government-pre-university-options-for-spm-leavers?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Government pre-university programmes</a></li><li><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-course/which-pre-u-course-should-you-choose?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Which Pre-U Course Should You Choose?</a></li></ol>Choosing the right course can be daunting, so do take into consideration your SPM results as well as your interested field of study when making the decision.<hr /><h2>2.&nbsp;Narrowing down your university options</h2><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76932/5aa752e8d08a8.jpg" />Once that&rsquo;s settled, you can now move on to the next crucial step: choosing which college or university to go to based on your chosen pre-university programme. You can choose to go to a public or private institution.You can check out the important <a href="https://afterschool.my/upu-guides/important-upu-dates-for-2021-2022-academic-session?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">UPU 2021/2022 dates</a> here.&nbsp;Click here for more info about UPU: <a href="https://afterschool.my/upu-guides/the-most-common-questions-about-upu-answered?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">The Most Common Questions about UPU Answered</a><hr /><h2>3. Looking for eligible scholarships</h2><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76932/5aa752e8f37fc.jpg" />Since scholarships usually open around the time SPM results are released each year, you definitely shouldn&rsquo;t wait too long to start looking for the right scholarship that covers your desired course&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s a pre-university, undergraduate or postgraduate programme.You can browse through our list of latest <a href="https://afterschool.my/scholarship?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">scholarships</a>, updated daily, to find those that are most suitable for you.<hr /><h2>4. Organising your documents</h2><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76932/5aa752e922740.jpeg" />Another useful thing to do after you&rsquo;ve received your SPM results when applying for college and university programmes is to compile all the required documents such as certificates, result slips and other personal documents in separate files or folders. This can help you track your university and scholarship applications, identify missing documents and prepare for future applications.Different scholarships may require different sets of documents to be attached to the application forms, so be well aware of the prerequisites before you start applying.<hr /><h2>5. Enhancing your English</h2><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76932/5aa752e93b45f.jpeg" />Improving your communication skills, especially in English, is extremely important. Most university courses are carried out in English. Besides, if you intend to further your studies overseas, a good proficiency in English is required. Being able to speak fluently in said language also helps you make a great impression during interviews (for university enrolment, scholarships, jobs etc.).Here&rsquo;s a <a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/muet-ielts-toefl?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">comprehensive guide </a>to the English language tests available to you (Comparison Between MUET, IELTS, TOEFL)<hr /><h2>6. Getting ready for university life</h2><img class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76932/5aa752e968f3c.jpg" />University life is a vastly different environment compared to one the you experienced during your secondary school years. Many students tend to experience a bit of a culture shock when entering university so it&rsquo;s good to be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared for what&rsquo;s about to come. To ease the panic, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, as well as recognising your own learning style are both key to preparing for university. <a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/5-tips-to-help-balance-social-life-and-studies?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Balancing your social life&nbsp;</a>with your studies can also be much easier than you think. Check link to read more about it.Cooking (if you haven&rsquo;t attempted it before) and doing your own laundry are some of the basic skills you should also pick up before stepping into university life. The lifestyle in university consists of independent living as well as independent study. Therefore, it&rsquo;s important to learn how to manage your time and savings well so you can fully enjoy your university experience.Getting yourself out there and communicating with your peers about applications and university choices after the rush of SPM results can ease your mind about how intimidating it all can be, especially when you know you&rsquo;re not going through it alone.Related articles:&nbsp;<a href="https://afterschool.my/institution?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">List of Universities and Colleges in Malaysia</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/scholarship?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Latest Scholarships in Malaysia</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/what-to-do-after-spm-and-before-university?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">What to do after SPM and before university</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/what-are-your-options-after-spm-stpm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What are your options after SPM/STPM</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/5-things-to-do-after-spm?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">5 things to do after SPM &nbsp;</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/upu-guides/important-upu-dates-for-2021-2022-academic-session?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Important UPU Dates for 2021/2022 Academic Session</a><a href="https://upu.mohe.gov.my/">The UPU Online Portal</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/upu-guides/upu-how-to-choose-your-program?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">UPU How To Choose Your Program</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/news/stpm-vs-matrikulasi/?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">STPM vs Matrikulasi</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-course/which-pre-u-qualification-is-accepted-by-the-5-of-the-top-universities-in-the-world-?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article">Which Pre-U Qualification Is Accepted by the 5 of the Top Universities in the World?</a>

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6 Things to Do After You’ve Gotten Your SPM Results

Are you considering Form 6/STPM but you have too many questions that you are not sure about? Here are 16 commonly asked questions that could, hopefully, help you get a better idea of Form 6.&nbsp;<h4>1. How do I apply to Form 6?</h4>Don&rsquo;t worry, if you meet the entry requirement, you will be offered a place in Form 6 automatically! Head over to KPM website to check if you are offered within 30 days after the announcement of SPM results.&nbsp;<h4>2. What are the entry requirements?</h4>For SPM leavers, you have to pass Bahasa Melayu in SPM. SPM(U) results can be accepted.If you wish to pursue Art Stream, you must obtain credits in any THREE subjects in SPM with grade value not exceeding 12.If you wish to pursue Science Stream, you must obtain credits in any THREE subjects in SPM with grade value not exceeding 18.SPM Grading System:<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Grade</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Scale</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Grade Description</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">A</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">1.00-1.99</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Cemerlang (Distinction)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">B</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">2.00-3.99</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Kepujian (Credit)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">C</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">4.00-5.99</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Lulus (Pass)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">D</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">6.00-7.99</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Lulus (Pass)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">E</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">8.00-8.99</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Gagal (Fail)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">G</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">9.00</td><td style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="200">Gagal (Fail)</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp;<h4>3. Can I appeal if I did not get offered?</h4>Yes. Make sure you follow the announcement closely as appeal is usually open for 2 weeks only.&nbsp;<h4>4. What is the fee for STPM?</h4>Good news! If you are studying in government schools, tuition fee is free. You are exempted from exam fees as well. The only fee that you have to pay is MUET (RM100). If you want to re-sit for Semester 1 or 2, it is only RM50 per subject paper.<iframe class="giphy-embed" src="https://giphy.com/embed/12JgIV6zAkYFbi" width="100%" height="201" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>Tuition fees differ across private institutions. In addition, private and independent candidates have to pay RM120 for STPM registration fee, with an additional RM90 per subject.&nbsp;<h4>5. What are my options after STPM?</h4>STPM is internationally recognized. With STPM, you can apply to Malaysia&rsquo;s public universities, private institutions and even universities abroad! Put enough hard work and you can earn yourself a free golden ticket to your desired university.&nbsp;<h4>6. What is the new STPM format?</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/1223466530Customer Journey Map (4).png" />&nbsp;<h4>7. How many subjects can I take?</h4>Minimum 4, maximum 5.If you are taking 5 subjects and you are applying for IPTA, only 4 subjects with the highest grade (including Pengajian Am) will be calculated.Sounds easier than 10 subjects in SPM? I like your confidence.&nbsp;<h4>8. What are the subjects offered?</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii" style="width: 49%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/1365790885STPM%20Science%20Stream_%20(4).png" /><img class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" style="width: 49%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/1405375170STPM%20Science%20Stream_%20(3).png" /><img class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dii" style="width: 49%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/290824329STPM%20Science%20Stream_%20(2).png" /><img class="fr-fic fr-fir fr-dii" style="width: 49%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/221984617STPM%20Science%20Stream_.png" /><img class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 49%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/244142789STPM%20Science%20Stream_%20(1).png" />Subjects labelled with Malay title are taught in Malay.Usually, government schools/Form 6 colleges have different combinations of the subjects. Students often transfer to different institutions to go after their desired package. If you wish to switch classes/schools, you should do it as soon as possible so that you will not be left behind in your study.&nbsp;<h4>9. I don&rsquo;t know which stream I want to choose. Do you have any advice?</h4>Choose based on your interest/future plan. If you really have no idea, try taking free career tests online and go from there. Here&rsquo;s one:<a href="https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test">https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test</a>&nbsp;<h4>10. Can I switch streams?</h4>Yes. Register with your offered institution, and then make your request at the office. Different schools may have different ways to handle your request.For example, in Kolej Tingkatan Enam Desa Mahkota, you will have to complete a psychometric test with the school&rsquo;s counsellor in order to request for switching fields.&nbsp;<h4>11. Can I transfer to another school/college? How do I know which institution best suits me?</h4>Yes.When choosing a Form 6 institution, you may want to consider its location, the courses offered (e.g. some colleges offer ICT, some don&rsquo;t) and its teaching approach.&nbsp;<h4>12. What should I wear to school?</h4>Tired of wearing school uniforms? You can now wear your favourite colour to school now!Here are some guidelines for Form 6 student&rsquo;s attire:Male students:<ul><li>Short or long-sleeved shirts that are either plain in colour, striped or checkered</li><li>Batik shirts</li><li>Ankle-length slacks</li><li>Covered shoes with socks</li></ul>Female students:<ul><li>Baju kurung</li><li>Short or long-sleeved shirts/blouse</li><li>Knee-length or longer skirt</li><li>Ankle-length slacks</li><li>Covered shoes</li></ul>Note: Jeans, shorts, tight clothings, denim materials and T-shirts are not allowed.&nbsp;<h4>13. Pakai macam ni boleh tak?</h4><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77311/912394955imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-fdo7B9HAbH.jpg" />Button-up, not too colok mata, and knee-length please.&nbsp;<h4>14. What time do I have to go to school?</h4>You might not be happy to hear this but you will have to go to school before 7.30a.m. Don&rsquo;t worry, hang in there for 3 semesters. You will be amazed by yourself in the future when you enter university and complain about 8a.m. 1 hour-long classes.Due to the pandemic, the school time is currently scheduled from 7.30am to 2.00pm only.&nbsp;<h4>15. Is it compulsory to join co-curriculum?</h4>Yes. You will have to participate in clubs and societies (kelab dan persatuan), sports (sukan dan permainan) and uniform body (badan beruniform), just like how you did back in Form 1 to 5.&nbsp;<h4>16. Huh, what? What is the point of joining co-curriculum?</h4>Provide you a chance to bring pride to your school and your family and your friends and yourself.Okay realistically speaking, your co-curriculum marks can actually help you to stand a higher chance in getting the course you want in the UPU system.In public institutions, STPM students are selected based on a meritocracy system made up of 90% academic marks and 10% co-curriculum marks. 2 highest marks out of 3 will be taken into account.Marks aside, enjoy the co-curriculum activities. They can be fun and stress-relieving after a long day of studying!<h4>EXTRA! Study tips, please? I&rsquo;m crying every time I get home from school.</h4>Relax, head over to <a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/8-tips-on-how-to-score-well-in-stpm?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8 Tips to Score Well in STPM</a> for some great tips shared by STPM honourable survivors!To find out more scholarships and courses, click <a href="https://afterschool.my/scholarship?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> and <a href="https://afterschool.my/course?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Afterschool.my is Malaysia&rsquo;s no 1 higher education website that provides helpful information on courses, institutions and scholarships for students transitioning from secondary school to university level.

Discover 16 essential things about Form 6 and STPM in Malaysia—from subject choices to exam structure and university pathways.

16 Things You Need to Know about Form 6/STPM

22 February 2021. D-day for all form five students nationwide. The end. The beginning. The day SPM commences for 2020 candidates.With just a week till SPM 2021 kicks off, students of all moulds start to sweat, their knees become weak, their arms become heavy. The only antidote? Practice, practice, and more practice. Done practicing? Then, practice some more. You can never get too much revision in, and in accordance with that notion we are proud to present Afterschool.my&rsquo;s SPM Revision Guide (SPMRG) 2021. This legendary book is steeped in secondary school folklore. Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons you&rsquo;d be absolutely bonkers to NOT download this FREE revision guide.<hr />The 10 year anniversary edition (Yes, we&rsquo;re old!)<img class="fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76781/59d6e599e1af8.jpg" />Afterschool.my&rsquo;s been doing this for a very long time, so long in fact, that this year&rsquo;s iteration of the SPMRG is our 10th edition. In our decade long pursuit of unparalleled excellence in education, we&rsquo;ve amassed an arsenal of information that we continue to unleash upon students nationwide. Think we&rsquo;re exaggerating? More than 1,000,0000 copies of our SPMRG has been distributed since it&rsquo;s conception, and that number it&rsquo;s only going to go rise!<hr />Question Created by Experienced Teachers <img class="fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76781/59d6e59a0eff1.jpg" />Our SPMRG questions aren&rsquo;t made by monkeys in a lab, who we pay in the form of bananas, we assure you! Our SPMRG is instead given the most meticulous treatment, and no stone is left unturned in search of resources. That&rsquo;s why only the very best teachers, those with experience in marking SPM papers, will suffice. We can&rsquo;t reveal their identities, because if we did, then we&rsquo;d have to kill you. What can we tell you about them? Well, they all come bundled with more than 30 years of experience individually, and are masters of their subjects, which conveniently leads us to our third reason.<hr />Some of the SPMRG Questions Have Appeared in SPM<img class="fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76781/59d6e59a27ded.jpg" />So, what happens when you get stalwarts, teachers who have so much experience you can see it in their pores, to sit down and churn out questions? Well, every now and then, the questions they come up with actually appear in the real thing! Smaller MCQs on select occasions, essay questions on others, our SPMRG may just have mythical powers! So next time you&rsquo;re going through our SPMRG, pay close attention and you may just see the same thing during your exams.<hr />Fashion May Come and Go, But Style is Forever <img class="fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76781/59d6e59a4f130.jpg" />Who did say that education has to be boring? We respectfully beg to differ. Point in case: Our SPMRG 2021 is pimped out in the latest style, exam style that is. Not just limited to questions, the SPMRG comes with a guide that has analysis of past papers. Read about past trends, styles of questions and prepare your mind so that even if our SPM Revision Guide doesn&rsquo;t predict a question correctly, you may just do.<hr />Scorching Trials <img class="fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76781/59d6e59a602f3.jpg" />We have the hottest thing available to SPM students at this moment, SPM Trial papers, and lots of them! We&rsquo;ve scoured the country and world wide web for SPM trial papers from all corners, and have ended up cultivating questions from numerous states and various subjects, just for you! The best part: It&rsquo;s also FREE! (Are we doing this right?!)<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/76781/172525065spmrg.png" />Just download your copy of the SPM 2021 February Spot Questions including questions and answers by clicking right here!Related SPM articles:<a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/spm-trial-papers-from-around-malaysia-with-answers?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SPM Trial Papers From Around Malaysia (WITH Answers)</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/actual-collection-of-spm-past-year-questions-for-2014-2015-2016-2017-2018-2019-spm-repeat-bahasa-melayu-mathematics-history-?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Actual Collection of SPM Past Year Questions for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 &amp; SPM Repeat (Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics, History)</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://afterschool.my/find-course/spm-2017-sejarah-trial-papers-from-around-malaysia?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SPM Sejarah Trial Papers from Around Malaysia</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/spm-english-language-trial-papers-from-around-malaysia?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SPM English Language Trial Papers from Around Malaysia</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/spm-trial-papers/spm-bahasa-malaysia-trial-papers-from-around-malaysia?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SPM Bahasa Malaysia Trial Papers from Around Malaysia</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/must-know-spm-survival-tips?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Must Know SPM Survival Tips</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/be-a-biology-champion?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Be a Biology champion with our SPM tips!</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/check-out-our-tips-for-spm-maths-paper?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out our tips for SPM Maths paper!</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/become-a-chemistry-wizard-with-these-spm-tips?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Become a Chemistry wizard with these SPM tips!</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/easy-tip-to-memorize-trigonometric-formulae-in-spm-and-beyond?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Easy tip to memorize trigonometric formulae in SPM and beyond</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/find-university-in-malaysia/5-tried-and-tested-tips-to-score-straight-as-in-your-spm-exams?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">5 tried-and-tested tips to score straight As in your SPM exams</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/score-in-your-english-spm-paper-with-these-tips-?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Score in Your English SPM Paper with These Tips!</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/students-life/tips-to-score-an-a-grade-for-spm-repeat?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tips to score an A Grade for SPM Repeat</a><a href="https://afterschool.my/articles/6-must-know-strategies-to-score-straight-as-in-spm?utm_source=AFS&amp;utm_medium=Article" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">6 Must Know Strategies to Score Straight As in SPM</a><hr />

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Hi! My name is Mohd Sufyan bin Shamsir, a 22-year-old student at <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to Management Science University (MSU) href=">Management and Science University (MSU)</a> pursuing <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-MSU&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to Bachelor in International Business (Hons) href=">Bachelor in International Business (Hons)</a> after <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-MSU&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to Foundation in Business href=">Foundation in Business</a> at the same uni.&nbsp;Business has always been intriguing to me because it is limitless in focus; there&rsquo;s marketing, e-commerce, management, logistics, investment, and so many more.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/440721461IMG_9341.JPG" />&nbsp;In my opinion, studying business is extremely useful; especially right now, right smack in the middle of COVID-19. Not only are the career prospects bright but subfields such as e-commerce can also teach aspiring entrepreneurs such as myself on what sells, what doesn&rsquo;t, and the entire process of how it all works. I feel that my business studies allow me to explore more and increase my creativity as well as innovation potential in the field.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/357798902IMG_9342.JPG" />&nbsp;Why did I choose <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> in particular? I had always heard about <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> from family and friends and even in secondary school, which was SMK Seksyen 7. All the talk about <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> piqued my curiosity, which bloomed into serious consideration when I discovered that the MSU campus atmosphere is exactly what I had wanted my university life to be made of.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/367782711IMG_9343.JPG" />&nbsp;The culture at <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> is very positive and intercultural competency is strongly encouraged. We celebrate all the main cultural events such as Aidil Fitri, Chinese New Year, and Deepavali. There is also the international student body called ISS, whose presence is a breath of fresh air with much to see and sample from food to fashion.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/1827895346IMG_9344.JPG" />&nbsp;And the campus facilities are excellently convenient. There are so many choices for what to eat on campus, and now it gets even better with all the popular brands on board &ndash; Starbucks, Subway, and Chicken Guy. The library is another fun hangout because it&rsquo;s not just a place where you can read and study but also relax or blow off steam with board games, movies, and karaoke.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/717887051IMG_9345.JPG" />&nbsp;Yet it is the lecturers and staff at <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> that have made my <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> experience so treasured. Always friendly and attentive, they can be quite strict sometimes, but it&rsquo;s understandable as we do need discipline in life. My academic journey has been very tough, but my lecturers and especially my mentor have been there every step of the way, helping and guiding.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/245865306IMG_9346.JPG" />&nbsp;It is with their help that I managed to score a spot in the <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> Dean&rsquo;s List every semester throughout my foundation, and eventually, at 3.75 CGPA, the Best Student award for <a class="article-ga" href="https://msu.edu.my/faculty-business-management-professional-studies/foundation-business.php?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-MSU&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to Foundation in Business href=">Foundation in Business</a>. Now on the degree programme and a 3.79 CGPA, I&rsquo;ve been on the Dean&rsquo;s List every semester!&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/602739921IMG_9347.JPG" />&nbsp;In class, we have courses that require us to collaborate with companies, expatriates, and industries. We also learn to be giving and grateful &ndash; the 2G culture &ndash; that ensures we give back to society through community engagement. Employable skills is another active area we constantly work on, facilitated by the University&rsquo;s Student &amp; Career Development (SCD) Department.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/17209623IMG_9348.JPG" />&nbsp;The international opportunities here are also never ending. Thanks to their Global Leadership Programme (GLP), students are equipped with the leadership potential, professional skills, and international experience to pursue a truly international career. I, myself, have participated in the GLP to Bali (2020), Cambodia (2019), and Surabaya (2019)!&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/1694174575IMG_9349.JPG" />&nbsp;To a student of international business such as I am, my main challenge is in building a global mindset. Thinking in the context of international as a whole may sound easy but it actually gets trickier the more you learn about all the extenuating factors. Thankfully, everything I&rsquo;ve learned at MSU has shaped my mind in the way of thinking critically and globally; a skill I know will be useful come time to embark on my career.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/1860832686IMG_9350.JPG" />&nbsp;My future plans are pretty humble. Currently, my goal is to work for other companies first to gain a deeper understanding of how the business world works, and eventually start my own unique company that can help local businesses uplift the Malaysian economy.&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/206561499IMG_9351.JPG" />&nbsp;Studying at <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> means embracing the University aspirations towards &lsquo;Transforming Lives, Enriching Future&rdquo;, which is the platform I need to develop myself as an individual and help others in our journey through life.&nbsp;<a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> is not just an institution. Being here feels like home among family. It&rsquo;s a compact campus that even has its own hospital right next door, just beside the student accommodation The Residence. It&rsquo;s an environment like no other!&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/1260437512IMG_9352.JPG" />&nbsp;And I do love all the activities on campus that I joined practically everything! I was Vice Program Director of the <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> Safe and Sound this year and also <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> Representative to the <a href="https://www.apaie2019.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Asia Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE)</a>. I&rsquo;m President of the MSU Student Representatives Council (SRC) 2020/2021 and was Vice-President of the SRC 2019/2020. What can I say? I love being a busy guy!&nbsp;<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;" src="https://img.afterschool.my/storage/uploads/images/getadvice/77484/263583566IMG_9353.JPG" />&nbsp;<a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> has also helped me financially. During my foundation years, I secured a waiver of 1 free semester &ndash; a total of RM4,000 saved! The University is just brimming with amazing opportunities. If you're planning to study in a business field, <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-MSU&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to Bachelor in International Business Programme href=">Bachelor in International Business programme</a> offered by <a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-msu&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to MSU href=">MSU</a> is the answer. This programme gives you a broad and practical insight on how businesses operate in local and an international context.&nbsp;<h4><a class="article-ga" href="https://afterschool.my/management-science-university?utm_source=afterschool&amp;utm_medium=article-MSU&amp;utm_campaign=covid-19-top-student-shares-his-journey-in-international-business-and-how-his-studies-are-helping-him-prepare-for-life-after-graduation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-title="Click to Find out more about Bachelor in International Business (Hons) offered by Management &amp; Science University (MSU) today! href=">Find out more about Bachelor in International Business (Hons) offered by Management &amp; Science University (MSU) today!</a></h4>

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Management and Science University (MSU) is a Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and multi-global-ranked institution focused on building holistic human capital. Envisioning a better, more sustainable future for all, we champion equality by providing a level playing field across extensive efforts in transforming lives, enriching future through compelling learning experiences.
The university&rsquo;s award-winning academic programmes meet stringent standards of local and international bodies. MSU accreditors include the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the United Kingdom&rsquo;s Accreditation Services for International Schools, Colleges &amp; Universities (ASIC), the Japan&rsquo;s Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow (ABEST21), the Netherland&rsquo;s Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial &amp; Engaged Universities (ACEEU), the United Kingdom&rsquo;s Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) as well as the Sri Lanka&rsquo;s University Grant Commission (UGC).
MSU currently holds a position in the QS Top 100 among the best young universities in the world, the QS Top 200 among the best universities in Asia, the QS Top 40 among the best universities in Southeast Asia and the QS Top 301+ for Graduate Employability Ranking. MSU is also ranked 580th in the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2025 and placing at World 301-400 on the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2024.
In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, MSU is ranked in the top 30 universities worldwide for hospitality and leisure management, in the top 100 for art and design, and in the top 300 for business and management studies. Debuting in the ranking in top 550 for social sciences and management as well as in top 650 for computer science and information systems.
MSU mission for excellence is benchmarked by internationalization, industry employability, entrepreneurship, community sustainability, research, lifelong learning, and flexible education with 99% of graduate&rsquo;s employability rate, ranked by the Ministry of Higher Education
<h3>Before Applying to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.msu.edu.my/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.msu.edu.my/">Management and Science University (MSU)</a></h3>
Why Study at MSU
<ul>
<li>Excellence driven for high academic performance, competent professional skills (TVET, APEL, Micro credential &amp; Short courses)</li>
<li>Entrepreneurship Embedded - 1st in the world for E-STAR accredited by Entrepreneurial Mindset Network (EMNA) 2023, Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial &amp; Engaged Universities (ACEEU) accredited.</li>
<li>Technology Embedded University &ndash; Premier Digital Technology Institution (PDTI) status by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)</li>
<li>Industry Embedded &ndash; 2000+ industry partners, diverse University Advisory Panel (UIAP) members</li>
<li>Embedded in Research Ecosystem</li>
<li>Internationally Recognized &ndash; Dual campus, double degree, mobility (global mobility programme, global leadership programme, global internship programme)</li>
<li>Committed to SDG &ndash; quality and equal education, community, environment</li>
<li>Committed towards &ndash; cultural appreciation, holistic teaching &amp; learning experiences</li>
<li>Accreditation &amp; Recognition:</li>
</ul>
1. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
2. Times Higher Education (THE)
3. Talentbank&rsquo;s Employer&rsquo;s Choice of Universities
4. Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
5. India&rsquo;s National Medical Commission (NMC)
6. Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC)
7. Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC)
8. Malaysia's Best University (TVET Education)
Internal Scholarships Provided by MSU
In driving and transforming MSU towards excellence, financial assistance has been provided to outstanding or underprivileged students, inclusive of those from lower middle-income nations, to acquire quality education. The funds are distributed through various means including collaborative efforts between MSU and several public and private institutional partners. Besides tuition fees assistance is also provided for meals, housing, transportation and educational resources subject to applicants socio-economic background. All scholarships, sponsorship and financial aid are either offered through the MSU Foundation (Yayasan MSU) or MSU through the following scheme:
1. Presidents Scholarship
MSU&rsquo;s very own scholarship is one such scheme that has over the years benefited lots of students. This is an award given to students who exhibit exemplary academic achievements and come from an economically challenged background
2. MSU Outstanding Rewards Scholarship (MORE)
MORE or MSU Outstanding Rewards Scholarship is initiated as an incentive to well-rounded students who are excels in academic with outstanding achievement in extra-curricular activities and have represented the state or school in any competition
3. Joint Scholarships
Joint scholarship schemes such as The Star Education Fund and Sin Chew Education Fund are some examples of MSU&rsquo;s involvement in ensuring the less fortunate gets the opportunity to continue their tertiary education at MSU.
The scholarship is opened to all Malaysians and ranges from a full to a partial scholarship.
<h3>What You Should Know About Management and Science University (MSU)</h3>
Student Accommodation
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<li>in campus, The Residences</li>
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Transportation
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Student Parking
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Things to Do Around the Campus
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Security
Operates 24/7 to offer a safe and secured environment for campus community includes students, staff, and visitors.
<h3>Education at Management and Science University (MSU)</h3>
Most Popular Courses
MBBS, Pharmacy, Cardiovascular Technology, Optometry, International Business, Forensic Science, Computer Forensic, Mobile Wireless Technology, Accountancy, TESL, Hospitality &amp; Tourism Management, Culinary Arts, Patisserie Arts
Applying to MSU with:&nbsp;SPM Trial Results
Affiliated Organisations &amp; Job Opportunities
+2,000 industry partner locally and internationally (https://jobmatch.msu.edu.my) as well as MSU own private specialist hospital, MSU Medical Centre
General Education Subjects (MPU)
The offering will depend on the MQA approved program structure of a program. In general, there will be 1 to 2 subjects per semester.
Graduation Details
Graduation ceremonies are held twice per year. The cost is RM440 inclusive of Academic transcript and certificate.

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MSU is a premier institution renowned for its strong emphasis on applied and practical learning in fields such as Health Sciences, Business, Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Engineering, Information Sciences, and Education.

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