VU Alumni Spotlight Ebook

DEAR READERS

I am proud to announce the very first, inaugural VU Alumni Spotlight E-Book for our Sunway VU Programme! Heartiest congratulations to the respective lecturers and students (acknowledged at the end of the page), who have contributed to the E Book.

In early 2020, Ms Teh Ya Yee, was appointed as the VU Programme's Alumni Affairs and Internship Coordinator. She has come up with the VU Alumni Spotlight series, whereby bi weekly, 2 alumni were featured in our VU Facebook page.

Despite the slowdown during the MCO and Covid-19 pandemic, she successfully featured 38 alumni members during the academic years of 2020 2021. The Alumni Spotlight series had enabled the VU@Sunway Alumni community to push ahead and pursue their goal to build more fruitful connections at a time when there was a shutdown on social functions nationwide.

Since featuring the VU Alumni Spotlight Series, VU@Sunway Facebook page have gotten many "likes", positive comments and more important for us, an increase in reunions and reconnections and better networking amongst our past VU@Sunway students.

The idea of having an Alumni E Book was proposed at the end of 2021, and after several months, the VU Alumni Spotlight EBook is “born”!

The “E-ness” or digital version not only reinforces Sunway’s sustainability beliefs and practice, but through its electronic means, it has also made it easier to share to many more alumni across the globe. Thus we hope this will further increase alumni connectivity and expand our VU Alumni network.

Therefore, I encourage each of you to help spread, and share the VU Alumni Spotlight E Book, to all alumni in your cohorts or whom you know. And have them reconnect with our Sunway VU Facebook page.

Lastly, I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and sincere thank you to all our VU Alumni members, current VU students who provided the editorial layout and lecturers whose behind-the-scenes support and editorial efforts created the VU Alumni Spotlight E-Bo Best wishes and best

DR. JASON CHEOK BOON CHUAN DIRECTOR, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME SUNWAY COLLEGE MALAYSIA

A L U M N I S P O T L I G H T

SABRINA MELISA ARIPEN

Founder and protem chairperson of Society for Equality, Respect And Trust for All (SERATA), a non profit organization based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

SERATA works to dismantle long-held socially constructed gender roles and promote gender equality by engaging men and boys in partnership with women and girls. She has written several articles championing the role of fathers in families, linking this to increasing women ' s representation in the workforce and beyond She has also conducted several workshops on gender sensitization for men as well as on gender equality and women empowerment. Her expertise has led her to be invited to conduct training for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Generation Workshop: Advancing Gender Equality, held in Brunei in October 2019.

Sabrina began her journey in gender issues in 2010, when she organized a campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence through Junior Chamber International (JCI) Intan This White Ribbon Campaign helped raise awareness of violence against women and children, including a Flea Market Bazaar and open forum. The campaign was backed by 9 successful White Ribbon Day male ambassadors

Since then, she has worked for several nonprofit organizations, including Sabah Women Action Resources Group (SAWO) and Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd, to advocate for the rights of women and children through workshops and talks as well as producing press releases and maintain a presence on social networks and websites.

Over the years Sabrina has been a past delegate and group leader for the Mosaic International Leadership Programme, a 2 week programme for emerging young leaders organized by a charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales This has served as a great development opportunity for Sabrina, expanding her leadership skills and inspiring thoughts on global issues.

Sabrina has also previously worked for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Malaysia) as a Communications Officer in their Sabah Office and was responsible for developing a cohesive communications and campaigning work plan for the Water Pollution Module of the Sabah Terrestial Conservation Programme, and produced a coffee table book titled “When The Water Whispers”

In 2017, Sabrina was selected as a Fellow for the US Community Solutions Program, and was placed in San Francisco for 4 months to work in Paid Leave for the US, which advocates for paid family leave for all working people in the US

Aside from occasionally writing for Sabah’s first online parenting magazine, Parents Avenue, Sabrina works as a consultant on research projects on gender related topics, including for UNDP Malaysia.

Under SERATA, she has been invited to be a speaker or deliver physical and online workshops such as:

Men of Respect for 30 young men participating in the Tanakvagu Kaamatan pageant

Integrating Motherhood & Professionalism at Work for Malaysia

Institute of Accountants (MIA), Johor for 60 members

Panel discussion: Unprecedented Changes and the Way We Look at Gender Equality, for the Women in Leadership Conference 2021

Sabrina has organized and carried out several programs with the aim of empowering and nurturing others Aside from the work she did for SERATA, she has successfully completed many programs, including organizing the White Ribbon awareness campaign through Junior Chamber International Intan (JCI Intan) in 2010 to start conversations on domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence. She was inspired after seeing the White Ribbon campaign during a visit to Australia

In addition to this campaign with JCI, Sabrina has also organized their Love Yourself Programme in 2012 which strived to empower women to feel beautiful regardless of age, race, shape, and size.

Furthermore, in 2013 Sabrina was a program assistant with the Sabah Women Action Resources Group (SAWO) advocating for the rights of women and children. Her role involved conducting workshops and talks on child sexual abuse, teen dating and violence, and gender equality Sabrina headed workshops on healthy relationships and dating violence in secondary schools, conducted a child sexual abuse talk for new TASKA caregivers, and lead the Public Relations department compiling press releases and maintaining a presence on social networks and websites

Sabrina was the speaker for the event titled: Advancing Equality for Youth, 2021 organized by the ASEAN Youth Organisation.

In 2021, she organized several online panel sessions including Sabah Women in History, Working Mothers, Inclusive Beauty Values: Who Decides & Define Beauty in Sabah, and Responsible Dads: The Catalyst in Ending Bullying and Gender Based Violence.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Team RESPECT for All, a team undertaking the Social Issues and Community Engagement unit at VU@Sunway invited Sabrina to be a speaker at a student organized webinar that focused on healthy relationships amongst the youths!

She was the president of JCI Intan in 2014, where she strived to nurture and empower more young women to become leaders in her city In 2015, she was the organizing chairperson for the 18th JCI Malaysia Academy, a 3-day boot camp for around 80 youth leaders of JCI from all over Malaysia to polish their skills to be the next leaders of their respective organizations.

In 2014 Sabrina commenced work with Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd (Teenage Centre) (PKGS) Under this role, she organised two campaigns on a National level to create public awareness of the rights of women and children, one of which was the ‘International Day of the Girl Child, where she held a gender awareness programme for 100 students in Tenghilan, Sabah

During her work with WWF Malaysia from 2014 2018, she was in charge of liaising the annual Earth Hour programmes in her city

Sabrina successfully delivered a gender sensitization workshop online organized by the local government on 22 February 2021. 40 male participants from the rural district of Tambunan, Sabah attended the session and they were heads of various administrative divisions / sub districts / villages. In this session, we discussed the man box and why there is a need for gender diverse leadership at all levels. The session was delivered in the local Malay language.

CHUA TECK BOON

Graduation year: 2000

Director of Elephant Bean Coffee Sdn Bhd, a family-related coffee company since 2010.

In 2011, he was appointed as a municipal councilor and a committee member of the district tourism committee

Chua Teck Boon established a café in his hometown Muar, Johor that sells local coffee with the tradename “Kopi 434” . The café combines local food with western delights under one roof thereby setting a new trend. As an entrepreneur, he is a member of the Muar District Growth Council (DGC), where major decisions are formulated and conceived to expedite the economic growth of the district and retain local talents in a sustainable way.

In 2010, he initiated the move to connect the coffee business with tourism with an aim to work with local businesses to build the inbound tourism ecosystems in Muar

In 2016, he was appointed by District Officer (Town Mayor) as Tourism Strategic Adviser He broke the Malaysia Book of Records for the largest portrait mural in Malaysia by bringing in international mural artists.

In 2018, Muar Tourism Association was established, and he was appointed as its first secretary A Tourist Information Centre (TIC) was established to offer services to walk in visitors in Muar and tailor made the tourists’ travel itineraries. Under his leadership, Muar was also chosen by an international panel to win the South East Asia cleanest tourist city award in Chiangmai, Thailand

In conjunction with the Sultan of Johor’s birthday, he and his team broke the Malaysia Book of Records by organizing the largest retro car show with a participation of 10 countries in Malaysia in 2017

Chua Teck Boon has been active in crime prevention and community policing in his hometown since 2009. In 2006 after numerous house break ins in his neighbourhood, together with the local residents, he founded the residents’ association and roped in 170 households to fight crime

Uniting the neighbours in a multi racial community was tough initially. Teck would use his interpersonal skills acquired at university and put them to the real test Going house to house to garner support was no easy task because not many were willing to volunteer time and effort. Over time, with hard work and perseverance, the local community stood out from the rest when the crime rate went down. The neighbourhood was awarded "Exemplary Suburb" by the local council under his leadership in 2009

Teck received a letter of appreciation from the Malaysia Inspector General of Police, for his effort in uniting the neighbourhood.

Since then, Teck was a regular speaker in forums and dialogues interstate, including the police colleges In 2015, Teck was tasked by the Royal Malaysia Police to introduce his vertical policing to the visiting delegation of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF). In 2016, Teck won the top prize for the best harmonious community at the national level. In 2019, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia appointed Teck as the state chairman of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF).

Chua Teck Boon has been involved in Youth Development, in addition to community involvement. In 2012 and 2013, Teck organized orientation tours to register school dropouts into a technical vocational college in Johor.

The program was successful in offering the local youth and under privileged students a second chance to become skilled workers. The Deputy Youth & Sports Minister appointed Teck as a national coordinator for all 21 campuses of the technical college nationwide

Teck was the president of the VU Alumni chapter, Malaysia for 13 years since 2003. In 2006, he was featured in the “90 Years 90 Legends” in VU commemorative book celebrating 90 of Victoria University’s Legends. In 2017, he was a recipient of the “30 Stars of Sunway” in conjunction with Sunway’s 30 years of educational excellence. In the same year, he was awarded VU’s prestigious centenary award, the Hoadley Medal

Chua Teck Boon is one of our notable VU alumni who has made VU proud. It has been more than 20 years since but he has continued to keep in contact and has never failed to respond to any requests for help and advice

He has proudly declared that the best asset he acquired in life was a tertiary education at Sunway College and Victoria University. He has made an impact by transforming ideas into real actions in various communities

DICKSON PUA

Graduation year: 2019

Co-Founder and Director of 2Kinjo Sdn Bhd since March 2018

As the founding director of 2Kinjo, Dickson Pua focuses on 3 core values namely “Responsible, Trust & Empowerment.” He practices openness, non-discrimination, and fairness in his recruitment. He values the positive attitude of his employees above all el d t tl id th

Dickson has never stopped being an active contributor to the VU Programme in Sunway. Specifically, Dickson has been involved in the VU Applied Business Challenge (ABC) Unit

juggled his time between personal, university studies, business, and community involvement at a national level. The national project lasted 9 months but he managed to raise six figures in funds for the organization Despite these challenges, Dickson was able to learn how to multitask, delegate, and communicate effectively given his commitment to see things through and emerge successful in the end.

In addition, Dickson has extended his contribution to Sunway Education Group such as presenting a free webinar entitled “Digital Challenging: A Realistic Insight of the Digital Industry” on 10 September 2020 and also serving as a Mentor in the Sunway Mentoring Programme 2021 and 2022

Selected to join Alibaba Netpreneur Training Online Programme in Mac 2021 & was the selected few to be invited among 200+ participants to visit Alibaba HQ in Hangzhou, China MoneyTree Certified Trainer in 2017. Empowering young people in financial literacy.

In August 2021, Dickson had undergone the Train The Trainer program by HRD Corp to be recognized as an accredited trainer.

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he was able to bootstrap the entire business whilst during the pandemic period and develop several unique X Factors that Strive has Currently Strive is servicing SME clients, insurance agencies, and property agencies in Malaysia & Singapore

Selected as Top40 among thousand applicants into the NEXEA Corporate Accelerator program in August 2021 Bought his first property at the age of 23.

TADHack KL 2018 Champion among 45 teams

Dickson is an exemplary VU alumnus His achievements at such a young age have amazed and impressed us. He continuously displays dynamism, intelligence, leadership, humility, and positivity in everything he does and strives to do

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A L U M N I S P O T L I G H T

MANDY CHAI

Mandy Chai comes from Sungai Siput, Perak. She landed her first job in DHL Express Singapore Pte Ltd 2 months after her graduation from VU@ Sunway and she is still with the same company for almost 10 years now.

Mandy has been progressing from her first role as Customer Service Advisor, Indoor Account Manager, Telemarketing Manager, and current role as a Relationship Manager where she manages some of Singapore’s top exporters and importers.

Graduation year: December 2011

Retrieved from Facebook: 14/10/2020

Pre-University Programme: STPM - SMJK Shing Chung, Sungai Siput, Perak

NICO FERNANDO

Nico participated in the Maybank Go Ahead Challenge during his final year at VU@Sunway. His team was the 1st runner-up among participants from 10 countries. He was then offered the Global Maybank Apprentice Programme, an exclusive 2-year programme aimed at accelerating participants into management roles within the Bank in Malaysia. Nico returned to Indonesia in 2015 and was offered the Customer Proposition and Segmentation Manager in Maybank Indonesia. In 2019, he took a year of sabbatical leave to pursue his Msc in Finance at Coventry University, the UK under the Chevening scholarship. He completed his studies recently and resumed working at Maybank Indonesia as the Head of Investment Product. This year, Nico started Votum Foundation, a non-operating private foundation that focuses on Children's health and education.

Graduation year: December 2011

Retrieved from Facebook: 21/10/2020

Pre University Programme: Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), Sunway College

NG MUN FOONG

After a brief stint working in Bloomberg, Mun Foong worked for a government sovereign fund before starting her own venture –an online platform selling Scandinavian furniture and a vacation photography platform named WanderZoom. WanderZoom is a hassle-free platform that connects travelers with reliable professional photographers across the world for photo shoots during their vacations.

In 2018, Mun Foong completed a confinement cooking and traditional Chinese herbs course certified by the National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. She then started her new company, Phoenix Signature Kitchen which was recently voted the top confinement food delivery service in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor.

During her undergraduate studies at Sunway, Mun Foong was a very active member in the VU Business Club. She was also selected as an exchange student to spend a semester at VU in Melbourne. She received a grant of AUD5,000 by VU Australia to cover her living expenses for her one semester studies at VU.

Graduation year: December 2009

Retrieved from Facebook: 28/10/2020

Pre-University Programme: A-Level - Nanyang Junior College, Singapore

JAMIE OOI ZHI YUAN

After VU, Jamie joined the “The Complete Banker”, a CIMB Management Trainee Programme. Her job rotations include public relations, commercial sales, group sustainability and digital engagement. After the programme, she continued to work at CIMB in the Digital Banking division.

At work, Jamie is a hybrid digital marketer driving online & mobile banking usage, user activation and onboarding journey campaigns. She is a content curator and go-tomarket planner for digital banking products to support digital sales. She also like blending analytics and creativity to create strategic marketing communication on digital space.

During her studies, Jamie was an outstanding student with very good academic achievement and active participation in co curricular activities. She was chosen as the student ambassador for the “Hansung University International Summer School Exchange Programme” to South Korea in 2017.

Graduation year: July 2017

Retrieved from Facebook: 04/11/2020

Pre-University Programme: Diploma in Business StudiesDisted College, Penang, Pulau Pinang

KHURRAM KLEVEDAL

After completing his studies at VU@Sunway in 2007, Khurram moved to Sweden to pursue his Master's in Management at Umea University, Sweden. He started working part time at McDonald’s while learning Swedish on his own. Then he joined the McDonald’s management programme and become a manager. He was an experienced shift manager at McDonald’s before he moved to IKEA as the team leader for the IKEA Food department.

Khurram is currently the Area Manager at Samhall, one of the largest Swedish companies which work very closely with the government public employment service. His responsibilities include providing training and career development to people with special needs by seeing opportunities rather than obstacles. He highlights the strengths and abilities of each person by providing the employees with the support they need to succeed.

Khurram visited Sunway with his family in 2016.

Graduation year: July 2017

Retrieved from Facebook: 12/11/2020

Pre-University Programme: Bachelor of Business, Monash University - EMX

SHAWN TAN

Shawn Tan is currently managing the Health & Beauty category in Shopee Malaysia. Prior to this, he spent almost 8 years in the telecommunications sector across various roles in channel management, sales and distribution and product marketing. His first job as a Maxis Management Trainee upon graduation has given him a good head start in his career. He is currently pursuing his MBA studies.

Recently, during MCO, Shawn has also started a small online business with his mother. They sell authentic Penang snacks online with the hope of sharing good food with people in Klang Valley. if you fancy authentic Penang snacks, checkout crisp.my in FB/IG.

Graduation year: December 2011

Retrieved from Facebook: 18/11/2020

Pre-University Programme: STPM - SMK Victoria, Kuala Lumpur

DIVYA MALAR

At university, Divya was intrigued by the global entrepreneurial industry. During her 2nd year summer break, she joined an entrepreneurial summer camp that inspired her to start her own venture someday.

After graduating from the university, Divya started her professional journey working with several tech startups. Whilst working as a programmatic analyst with Xaxis, Divya founded Soulsisters Network, a non-profit social enterprise in November 2018. Soulsisters (soulsistersnetwork.com) is a platform based in Malaysia for women to make valuable connections, experience personal and professional growth, and get involved in social initiatives that matter.

She recently decided to focus on her startup full time, whilst pursuing her coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation. She is also starting her Masters in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in January 2021.

Graduation year: July 2019

Retrieved from Facebook: 17/12/2020

Pre University Programme: Sunway Foundation Programme (Foundation in Arts), Sunway College

LEE CHANG HO

My first job after finishing my VU studies was as a Facebook Advertisement Consultant for the Korean market at Concentrix. The job was challenging as I dealt with clients who had more experience in online ads than I. However, I was excited to explore FB ad tools and I volunteered to manage more client cases. My hard work was appreciated when I was given the Best Agent Award 2019 and Best Agent Award for 2020 (first quarter).

In 2020, my manager recommended me to BP to work as an Order Manager. In BP, I was able to fully utilize my language skills (Chinese, Korean, English and Malay) to communicate with teams from different countries. Good communication and multi-language skills allowed me to communicate effectively with internal and external parties and ensure customer requested orders (oils) are delivered to the promised destination on time.

During my undergraduate studies at Sunway, I was an active member in the Sunway CPA Student Club (SCSC). I also volunteered to do internship in Pavilion Event Marketing Dep. I believe exposure beyond classroom is as important as academic achievement because it helps to build social skills, intellectual skills, moral skills and communication skills which are essential for career development.

Graduation year: July 2018

Retrieved from Facebook: 04/12/2020

Pre University Programme: Chinese Taipei School, Kuala Lumpur

ONG LEE YAN

After my degree at VU@Sunway, I was offered a job as an account executive at the Sunway Finance Shared Services Centre, Sunway Group. I am beyond thankful to be recognized with the 'Best Employee Award' in 2017.

I have then started my wedding planning company, Memos Event, FB page @MemosEventMalaysia, which focuses on providing value-added wedding planning and coordination services. The company is founded with the core of every memory and moment in life worth celebrating.

Graduation year: July 2015

Retrieved from Facebook: 10/12/2020

Pre-University Programme: Foundation In ArtsUniversiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

DEVINA LIM

My name is Devina, I am from Medan, Indonesia. Being far away from my family is not easy and homesickness kicked in when I first came to Malaysia. However, I was glad that I completed my university studies with the support of friends around me. I managed to get a job as a Copyright Analyst at Accenture Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd, Malaysia after numerous applications.

This job is exciting yet challenging. I learned about copyright law and policy which applied differently case by case, and how to manage international complaints from big companies. My learning continues after university but I am glad to have the foundation built in the 3 years ’ studies.

Graduation year: July 2019

Retrieved from Facebook: 17/12/2020

Pre University Programme: Ujian Akhir Nasional, Indonesia

MALVIN ONG

Malvin grew up without a father and saw how his mum single-handedly took care of him and his sister. This environment attributed to his belief system that a person ’ s sacrifice needs to be valued and cherished. Studying at VU under the scholarship made him appreciate life even more. The home environment created by the VU lecturers and the staff made a huge difference to him as he is more conscious to give back to society.

Special heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Irene and Mrs. Greeja for their motherly approach and their unconditional love to see every student succeeds in life.

Graduation year: July 2005

Retrieved from Facebook: 26/12/2020

Pre University Programme: STPM SMK Sultan Abdul Samad

ALBERT LOONG CHEN LIM

Albert resided in Melbourne since his second year degree studies. Currently, he is an event consultant at Alive Group. Events organized by Albert included the Melbourne Fashion Week, Hawker Night Market , and Parliament House of Victoria dinner for ASEAN community leaders. He was also involved in the Formula 1 GP Melbourne, Australia Football League Grand Final Parade, and Sydney Fashion Week.

Albert’s company, Glopex Pty Ltd, distributes durians and other Malaysian products in Melbourne and Canberra. This initiative is in partnership with the Dept of Agriculture Malaysia and the Malaysian Trade Commission to promote Malaysia through local products and via live cultural events like Malaysia Street Festival.

As the president of the ASEAN Association Australia, Albert has created a strong community group to unite the 10 ASEAN communities together to share the cultural significance and to bring the members together for business opportunities and cultural exchange.

Albert also provides property investment opportunities for clients who want to invest in Australia (Victoria) real estate for their kids coming to Melbourne and to generate future investment income by renting out their properties utilizing his network of agents and contacts.

Graduation year: November 2005

Retrieved from Facebook: 31/12/2020

Pre University Programme: Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), Sunway College

A L U M N I S P O T L I G H T

KENNETH WEE

Knowing the importance of keeping a balance between academic achievements and gaining experiences, Kenneth actively participated in the International Students’ Association and activities being a leader in the student union during his study at VU Melbourne.

Kenneth’s first job was at Mamee Double Decker (M) Berhad. His perseverance and initiative earned him a promotion to become the Business Development Manager for the company ’ s China operation. Kenneth next landed at Colgate Palmolive as a brand manager. This was where he learned the difference between Western business cultures and Chinese business practices.

The broad knowledge and experience have nurtured Kenneth to venture into his own business in agriculture and the food supply chain. He then became an industrial consultant to the Ministry of Agriculture and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority of the Malaysian government. In recent years, Kenneth has also ventured into F&B and e Commerce.

Kenneth Wee’s excellent achievements have earned him various recognitions and awards from both domestic and international business platforms. In 2019, he was honoured with the Outstanding Chinese Award, Outstanding Brand Award, and Outstanding Entrepreneur Award in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of PRC.

Despite his busy work schedule, Kenneth continues to contribute to social and community services. He is the director of the Lion Club of Melaka Raya and the president of the Malaysia Qionghai Clan Association (Youth). Kenneth was also the judge for the Sunway VU Business Challenge in 2016.

"I am strategic and always very passionate and positive about what I do with a clear mind to achieve my goals. Besides my career achievements, I also believe in giving back and keeping a good balance in life in social and community contributions."

Graduation year: 1998

Retrieved from Facebook: 15/01/2021

Pre University Programme: Pay Fong Middle School, Melaka

LEONG SHIN JING

Currently, Shin Jing works as a Manager of Share Margin Financing, and Credit Underwriting in Alliance Bank. She obtained the Master of Management from the University of Malaya in 2018, having successfully completed the 4-year course in 2 years.

At Alliance Bank, Shin Jing was presented with the Top Performer Award in recognition of her outstanding performance, dedication and commitment to excellence for two consecutive years (2017 & 2018). In 2019, she obtained Management Committee (ManCo) Testimonials in recognition of the contribution to the Alliance Banking Group for dedication and commitment.

Graduation year: July 2012

Retrieved from Facebook: 28/01/2021

Pre University Programme: STPM SMK Tun Tuah, Melaka

DAYANG MELATI

Hello! I am Dayang Melati, an entrepreneur, and digital marketing strategist. I found my passion in Marketing while studying at VU. Building my startup sparked my interest to focus on digital and innovative technology. I am currently the CEO of Dynamic Indonesia, a digital marketing & branding agency as well as the CMO of Growseri, an online Grocery shopping application.

I have represented Indonesia as one of the best startups to Silicon Valley US and facilitated local, national, and international conferences regarding startup ecosystem and Digital Marketing and Branding strategies.

Graduation year: February 2015

Retrieved from Facebook: 11/02/2021

Pre-University Programme: Grade 12 - Kulliyatu-LMu'Allimin AL-Islamiyah, Gontor Ponorogo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

VINOTH VARMAN ANNATHURAI

I was offered a job at B&H Worldwide Singapore after my VU studies. Working in a global leading aerospace logistics company is stressful yet challenging. In 2020, I was honored to be the recipient of the “Asia Achiever Award” for my outstanding customer service, work efficiency, and innovation driven spirit. As a junior in the company, this award has given me great confidence and encouragement to me to strive for better achievement.

I would like to thank VU for being exactly what I needed, for guiding me to understand more about the world and myself. It was definitely a challenging road for me but definitely worth it for the person I am right now with the exact career that I wanted. Thank you, VU, for giving me that boost to understand a better life in me.

Graduation year: November 2018

Retrieved from Facebook: 25/02/2021

Pre-University Programme: Diploma in Business Administration, Sunway College

GABRIEL OH JUN WHYE

After VU, Gabriel worked as a project executive in a start-up company. His projects included setting up a Traditional Chinese Medical outlet and a Confinement Centre in Kuala Lumpur. Within 2 years, the company was recognised as the “Malaysia’s 1st Confinement Centre with Traditional Chinese Medical Hall” by the Malaysia Book of Records 2017. In the same year, the company was the recipient of the “Sin Chew Young and Emerging Business Excellence Award” and “The SME 100 Award 2017 Fast Moving Companies”.

Currently, Gabriel is a Project Planner in RT Telecom Sdn Bhd. It is one of Malaysia’s leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) service providers for telecommunications projects in Malaysia. He is responsible for all local and regional project planning.

Gabriel has outstanding academic results during his pre-U studies where he was given the Jeffrey Cheah Continuing Scholarship for his VU degree studies at Sunway. He was also a very active committee member in the Victoria University Business Club where he was elected the club president in his final year. He was also chosen for the VU Student Exchange Programme where he spent his final semester at VU Melbourne.

Graduation year: February 2016

Retrieved from Facebook: 12/03/2021

Pre-University Programme: Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), Sunway College

SHAZWANI ABDUL KABUR

As a Director of the Malaysian Export Academy, Shazwani has contributed to the success of the company, particularly in Project Planning, Management, and Marketing. Over the years, she has been active in executing business strategies, driving performance, and achieving growth. Today, the company is established as a renowned Training Provider in Malaysia. It has organized many corporate events such as International Conferences, Exhibitions, Trade Missions, and Seminars.

She is also one of the co-founders of Myserve Technologies Sdn Bhd, a new venture that has recently been set up to provide on-demand multiservice applications to consumers using mobile phones. The App is expected to be launched in 2021.

Apart from that, Shazwani has a passion for writing. She worked briefly as an editor for Malaysia Trade Magazine. In 2014, she won the first prize in the Writers Unleashed Competition, organized by MyCreative Ventures. Her first book, an anthology, Faultlines, was published in 2015. She was also one of the winners of The Calistro Prize Awards in 2016.

Graduation year: June 2007

Retrieved from Facebook: 25/03/2021

Pre-University Programme: Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY), Sunway College

WILLIAM CHANG

After VU, I joined TDCX Malaysia as a Digital Marketing Consultant for Google marketing products, serving small to medium businesses run by individual advertisers based in Indonesia. After a year, I was promoted to Senior Digital Marketing Consultant serving high spending clients’ accounts.

My current role is the Reserve Team Leader, assisting the Team Leader in evaluating the overall market performance with the focus on operational excellence for partners, advertisers and agencies based in Indonesia. I am also a trainer for new recruits and subject matter expert in the company.

During my studies in VU@Sunway, I was the vice president of Sunway CPA Australia Student Charter (Year 2016) and a student helper for Sunway Admission Office. I was honoured to be selected to attend the Graduates Summer School in Peking University under the student exchange programme (Year 2017).

Graduation year: November 2017

Retrieved from Facebook: 08/04/2021

Pre University Programme: Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), Sunway College

CHARLENE ALEXIS ANDANTE CACAS

Hi, my name is Charlene. I am an enthusiastic person who is always searching for opportunities to acquire new skills and insights.

In my undergraduate studies, I was an active member of the Victoria University Business Club (VUBC). I was the club secretary in 2017 and the event director for VU Night 2018. These experiences enabled me to take on new roles and responsibilities that helped me grow to who I am today.

It was not easy to secure a job in early 2020 after the completion of my studies. The Covid 19 outbreak hit the job market badly. With the experience I gained from the Nescafe Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (NYEP) in my final year studies, I decided to start my own home baking online business

- By Yours Truly (FB & IG page: @byyourstruly98), where I sell homemade cakes and cookies with the intention of following my passion and learning how to run a business. I am glad to have the opportunity to participate in the NYEP. The knowledge and skills I learned have definitely laid a strong foundation for me to start my online business smoothly.

Graduation year: January 2020

Retrieved from Facebook: 22/04/21

Pre-University Programme: Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), Sunway College

KIMBERLEY MAH

I am a graduate of VU Undergraduate Programme, Class of 2018. After graduation, I landed my first job as a Management Associate in the HSBC Young Aspiring Leaders Programme and achieved a High Performer ranking across all rotations. My first exposure was in project management, supporting the Country Lead of Contact Centre in executing country projects. After that, I gained experience and exposure in the HR Dept as well as the Wealth Research and Development Dept in that programme. Project highlights include HSBC WebChat, Voice ID and RES which won multiple awards.

Currently, I am given a permanent role to directly support the Country Head of Retail Banking/ Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) in the executive office. This job contributes to the running of WPB, enhancing the quality and running of the business and supports a range of priorities within the framing and guiding key strategic decisions with important stakeholders locally and internationally.

It is my personal value to perform my work with integrity, respect and passion. I am blessed to be given the opportunity to work with inspiring leaders from all around the world. I would say anything is possible with the right mindset and a can-do attitude!

Back then, I was an active member of the Victoria Business Club (VUBC) and the Sunway Women Futsal Team during her studies at Sunway.

Graduation year: July 2018

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Pre University Programme: Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT), Sunway College

JASON TAN YIE JIAT

I worked in Shell Business Service Centre and was given the opportunity to experience different functions of Credit. I was a Credit Analyst for Thailand Operating Unit before being rotated to support Greater China as a Debt Collection Analyst.

I am also part of the Digitalization Task Force that fiddles with Digitalization tools (Aleryx, Power BI, WebI) to simplify and enhance existing workflows and processes. At the end of 2020, I was opportunate enough to receive an offer from Oracle and I can’t

express how excited I am to create a new chapter in my career!

I was selected as the valedictorian for my graduation in 2017. Besides I participated in the Hansung University International Summer School Exchange Programme 2016. I was honoured with the Best Student’s Award in the exchange programme.

Graduation year: November 2016

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Pre-University Programme: Sunway Foundation Programme (Foundation in Arts), Sunway College

TABASSUM MOHAMEDALI DHALLA

My name is Tabassum and I am from Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Being an International student, I realised that home isn’t necessary where you have a house or family but a place that welcomes you and gives you a sense of belonging. That is precisely what VU sunway offered me.

After completing my Bachelors at VU Sunway, I worked for 2 years before pursuing my Master’s degree at Coventry University, UK. I successfully completed my course with a 1st class and an overall best achievement receiving the Course Tutors Award in my Course. Thereafter, I worked as a Corporate Analyst at NIC Bank (T) Ltd (now known as NCBA) for 2 years.

I was overwhelmed when I got the opportunity to work at Imaan Finance (T) Ltd an Islamic Banking Platform. Islamic finance is one of the fastest growing sectors and as such I aspire to enhance my skills and experience in this field.

Graduation year: July 2013

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Pre-University Programme: Advanced Certificate Of Secondary Education Exam AL Muntazir Islamic Seminary, Daressalaam, Tanzania

GOH JONG KIT

I am currently working as a Performance Marketing Specialist at SearchGuru. It is a regional full-service digital agency specializing in SEM, SEO, social media, and creative services. My role is to help my clients to transform the business from offline to online platforms.

I am responsible for planning, executing, and managing clients' paid ads campaigns such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads.

When I was a university student at Sunway, I was very active in the Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) and the Sunway CPA Australia Student Charter (SCSC). I was the recipient of the Student LIFE (formerly known as Student Service Department) Outstanding Achievers’

Leadership Award 2015. Although I dedicated much of my time on these two activities, I did not neglect my academic studies. I was the best overall student for Marketing Planning & Strategy subject 2015 across all VU campuses.

Graduation year: December 2015

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Pre University Programme: STPM - SMK Taman Sea, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

SABRINA MELISA ARIPEN

Sabrina graduated from VU in 2003, and worked for 2 years before continuing her studies to earn a Master’s degree from Queensland Australia. She worked in the accounting sector for close to 10 years before deciding to follow her passion to work on key social issues surrounding gender equality, women ’ s issues and discrimination.

She then built her own non-profit organization, Society for Equality, Respect and Trust for All Sabah (SERATA). She strongly believes that her foundation in accounting and business which began through her studies at VU is an asset in running her own organization.

In 2017, she was selected as a fellow for the 2017 Community Solutions Program cohort, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by IREX. She was placed in San Francisco for four months to campaign for paid parental leave for all working people in the US.

Sabrina received a few awards for her outstanding performance and contributions, namely:

1 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award 2019 by Griffith Business School

2. Community Achievement Award 2018 by Malaysian Australian Alumni Council

Sabrina is currently pursuing her PhD in Humanities from University of Malaya.

Graduation year: December 2002

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Pre-University Programme: Advanced Level (A-Level), Sunway College

ANDRE AGASSI

I studied at VU Sunway for 2 years and completed my final year at VU Melbourne. I knew going out of my comfort zone would push my boundaries. I was glad to have part time jobs whilst studying in Melbourne and being the President of VU Malaysia Alumni during my term. Such steps led me in discovering my passion and eventually start my own business with my partner. It is a digital agency that specializes in digital marketing for SMEs, named More Than Two.

Not long after, the side passion that my partner and I both pursued grew into a brand called Inked Cup. It was based on coffee training as we were passionate about Melbourne’s Coffee culture. About half a year ago, we expanded the brand into a physical café, located in Doncaster East, Melbourne.

I am glad that I can apply the knowledge and experience learned both inside and outside of my university life. I learned to be innovative and for the extra mile without hesitation. I believe we might be pursuing a different path from our studies, but it doesn’t mean that the knowledge and experience can’t be utilized. It is and it can be used in our future path sooner or later.

Graduation year: July 2018

Retrieved from Facebook: 15/07/21

Pre University Programme: Sunway Foundation Programme (Foundation in Arts), Sunway College

DR. RACHEAL LOUIS VINCENT

Dr. Racheal was previously lecturer at Sunway College, Malaysia, teaching students in the Victoria University Undergraduate Degree Programme for 6.5 years. She has taught a variety of marketing courses such as Marketing on the Internet, Introduction to Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Marketing Planning and Strategy.

Dr. Racheal is currently a lecturer at the Department of Marketing Strategy & Innovation, Sunway University Business School, Malaysia. She teaches Digital Marketing for the undergraduate (BSc (Hons) Marketing) and postgraduate programme (Master of Marketing). Dr. Racheal’s research interest lies in the areas of shared consumption, digital/social media marketing and consumer behaviour. She was awarded the “Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Award” for her Dissertation: Extending the Extended Model of GoalDirected Behaviour to Understand Individual’s Consumption of Shared Services. Her non-academic interests include fashion and fitness.

Graduation year: December 2008

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Pre University Programme: Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP), Sunway College

EZRA NG KHAI PENG

I am a graduate from VU Undergraduate Programme, class of 2018. After graduation, I landed my first job as a Global Consumer Banking Management Associate in Citibank Malaysia. Had the privilege to be rotated across Business and Functional roles, ie. Cards Portfolio Management, Retail Bank Segments Portfolio Management, Digital Sales & Marketing and Digital Channel & Experience. Some of my key achievements are to launch the Regulatory’s bank wide industry financial relief programme for the vulnerable segment Auto Balance Conversion Programme and being the main lead for Adobe Target initiative in Citibank for the Malaysia market.

Currently, I have landed myself a permanent role as a Citigold Relationship Manager to help with client account management of the High Networth Individuals (HNWI), perform financial planning and to review product penetration for the assigned client base, identify potential customers who can be sold tailored products to enhance product penetration. Truly blessed to be given such an opportunity to work in a renowned Multinational Company (MNC).

To conclude, I would like to quote a statement from my all time favourite book THE LAST ARROW, authored by Erwin Raphael McManus “You Have One Life To Use Everything You Have Been Entrusted With, So Save Nothing For The Next Life.” Before you die, live the life you were born to live.

Cheers! Take care & Stay safe.

Graduation year: July 2018

Retrieved from Facebook: 12/08/21

Pre University Programme: Advanced Level (A-Level), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur

CHEAH LUEY TENG

During her studies at Sunway, Luey Teng was very active in the SCSC club and was the club president in 2018. She was also the finalist for the CPA Australia x KPMG Undergraduate Challenge (2017) and the Corporate Insight & Empowerment 4.0 (Melbourne).

Luey Teng attended Victoria University (VU), Melbourne for her final semester as an exchange student. She was offered a part time job to work as a Credit Analyst at Elite Finance Group, which is a finance broker firm predominantly focusing on commercial loan, mortgage loan and asset finance in Australia.

After graduating from VU, she decided to take on the full-time role as a Senior Credit Analyst at Elite Finance Group. Recently, she also completed her Master of Professional Accounting (MPA CPA) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne.

Living and studying abroad gave her the opportunities to explore the other side of the world and the amazing culture of the Oz. Her advice to the people reading this is: ‘‘No mountain’s too high; no ocean ’ s too wide’, try as many things as possible while you ’ re young and don’t be afraid to fall.’

Graduation year: December 2018

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Pre University Programme: Advanced Level (A Level), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur

JONATHAN THOMAS KURUVILLA

Jonathan believes that his experience at VU was crucial for him to land a role at Wilmar International. He believes that the learning, especially the use of Critical Thinking in all the Business Challenge units (formerly known as Professional Development units) allowed him to view things from a broader perspective, to look for the bigger picture before making a decision. Whilst at university, he participated in many activities, such as being a music performer for VU@Sunway events, assisting with Sunway’s "Return to Light" campaign with song production and Sunway’s Hope-REP project for Myanmar Refugees.

Jonathan has been working at Wilmar International for over 2 years and currently has the role of Marketing Executive. On top of his corporate life, Jonathan also finds time to help the community by participating in events aimed to enhance the community's spirits and their well being, such as teaching refugee children and visiting elderly centres, among other things.

Graduation year: November 2018

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Pre University Programme: Canadian Pre U, Taylor's College

SASRIA PRATIWI HASAN

I am Sasria Pratiwi. My first job after VU was with Club Med as a Customer Advisor. Working in the travel and tourism industry was something fun and truly enjoyable as I was able to daydream about holidays whilst working!

In 2018, I joined Red Hat as a Customer Success Manager for APAC Region Countries. The IT industry was a challenging yet fulfilling work experience as I had many learning opportunities. In 2020, I was honored with an award " Red Hat Standing Ovation FY2020". This award was a testament to my hard work.

I am now working as an Account Manager for Google Workspace. With the current Covid-19 pandemic situation, I am helping the Small and Medium Size Business Enterprises market on how they can maintain productivity, supply-chain interactions, and their internal operations with Google Workspace.

Graduation year: October 2015

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Pre University Programme: Ujian Akhir Nasional, Indonesia

NG TONG HAO

I am currently attached to Warner Music Malaysia as an Associate Director, Digital Account and Business Development.

After my graduation, I had a short stint in an event management company before embarking on my music career with Sony Music Malaysia as a Sales Executive and by 2014, I was promoted to the position of Assistant Digital Manager. My role encompassed me to conceptualise many digital campaigns and work very closely with many key digital partners like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and more. In 2015 I joined JOOX Malaysia as a Content Manager that included the successful launch of JOOX, label relations, curation of playlists and editorial, and business development.

In 2017 I joined Spotify as a Label Relations Manager, Asia based out in Singapore. Besides being the main label relations contact for Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, I also held a special role of being the main contact for the development of indie and EDM labels across South East Asia. During my two years in Spotify I was able to attend launches in Vietnam and being involved with Spotify on Stage in Indonesia which is an eye opener to me.

Cheers and continue to stay safe.

Graduation year: July 2010

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Pre University Programme: University Foundation Programme, Metropolitan College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

CRYSTAL NGU SAM SAM

I graduated from VU at Sunway in 2012 and worked for 3 years before furthering my studies to earn a Master’s degree from University of Sunderland and was awarded with a Distinction for my Dissertation.

Over the 8 years, I have worked in BIE as a Professional Conference Organiser, Orion Digital, an award winning digital agency, as an Ernst & Young Tax Consultant - with specialties in Expatriates Taxation, Digital Strategist (specializing in content curation) and Project Management as well as an Event Sales & Marketing Consultant.

I am thrilled to be part of the Sunway Mentoring Programme. As an educational enthusiast, I am committed to putting my passion and skills to use through coaching and mentoring, whether for personal or professional development.

Great things happen when you are out of your comfort zone.

Graduation year: December 2012

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Pre-University Programme: STPM - SMK Methodist, Sibu, Sarawak

UMMAY BENGAH

As an international student, I wanted to accumulate a mixed bag of experiences from my student life in Malaysia as I viewed this step as a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is this mindset that drove me to go beyond my studies and join SCSC and VUBC clubs. I participated in various activities like organising and emceeing at the VU Night, managing the SCSC’s blog, and raising funds by setting up booths at the campus cafeteria.

I enjoyed having daily busy schedules: attending lectures and tutorials, organising club meetings and events, studying in the freezing cold library or in the foyer until late at night, and even preparing for exams with my peers. Another highlight of my university days is the friendships that I made with people from all over the world, including my best friends Nuha and Tanya.

While working with HSBC Mauritius, I attended a networking dinner event that I spoke up and mentioned that I would be interested to join one of the regional Financial Crime Compliance sub-teams based in Hong Kong. It was barely a five minutes conversation. I was asked for coffee on the next day and few months later, I boarded a plane to Hong Kong with my husband. This has been no doubt an amazing twist in my career. The moral of the story that I wish to share with graduates and young professionals is to NEVER BE AFRAID TO SPEAK UP. IF YOU DON’T ASK, YOU ARE DEFINITELY MISSING ON OPPORTUNITIES that could lead you to an entirely different, exciting and empowering professional life!

Graduation year: July 2011

Retrieved from Facebook: 03/11/21

Pre University Programme: Advanced Level (A Level), Queen Elizabeth College, Vacoas, Mauritius

DARRELL NG YONG TAT

I have been in the financial services sector for the last 20 years, in some of the best professional firms, large local banks, regional banks and a global bank. Upon graduation, I started as an external auditor and after obtaining my CPA Australia, I moved into consulting with one of the Big 4 firms. Looking for more excitement and further build my experience and knowledge, I transitioned into Investment Banking, an area where I found my passion and am continuing to enjoy my journey to today. VU@Sunway certainly honed

me and got me ready with a solid knowledge base, positive attitude and character, going into the “real world” and to where I am today.

Graduation year: 2001

Retrieved from Facebook: 18/11/21

Pre University Programme: Advanced Level (A Level), Sunway College

OOM YIN

Thank you to VU which has equipped me with the skills to stay on top of the game, I was given the opportunity to work in Shell Business Service Centre and successfully drove process improvements projects.

Currently, I am working as a credit risk management analyst with DIGI. My role is to propose and implement strategies and policies to assist the company to balance risk and reward in this competitive industry. At the same, leading and contributing to various projects to continue connecting our customers to what matters most.

I was a scholarship student and was the best overall student for 2 subjects in 2015 across all VU campuses. The subjects are Risk Management Models and International Business Challenge. Besides my outstanding academic performance, I was also an active member of the Victoria University Business Club (VUBC) and Committee member for Sunway Peer Counselling Volunteers (PCV).

Graduation year: December 2015

Retrieved from Facebook: 02/12/21

Pre-University Programme: Sunway Foundation Programme (Foundation in Arts), Sunway College

FARSA SAEED @ MARIYAM FARSA SAEED

After graduating from VU at Sunway, I began my career in the tourism industry of Maldives a little over 4 years ago, with the largest hospitality chain in the world - Marriott International. I have been very fortunate to work with some of the best hospitality professionals in the region.

My first job was a Sales Coordinator at St. Regis Maldives and currently I hold the position for Sales Manager looking after the Asia Pacific market for the hotel.

The undergraduate program of VU at Sunway and VU Business Club shaped the success of my personal and professional growth. As an international student, it was an incredible journey of discovering different cultures and lifestyles while juggling both studies and extracurricular activities. The friendships I have made here are a bond I will forever cherish.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step”. Whether you take a step forward, right or left, a single step can lead you to beautiful places. Thanks to all those who have been on this remarkable journey with me.

Graduation year: November 2016

Retrieved from Facebook: 17/12/21

Pre University Programme: Advanced Level (A level), Addu High School, Addu, Maldives

NEE NA YAP

I graduated in 2016 after spending my final year in Melbourne with VU Australia under the Student Exchange Program. My first two years in VU Sunway provided me with the foundation and confidence to study abroad. During my time at VU, I was a member of the VUBC and tried to get involved in as many extracurricular activities as possible. My time as a student allowed me to make lifelong friends and connections.

Since graduating, I have stayed in Australia and work in the banking industry for the National Australia Bank (NAB). I have been able to work in different departments and have acquired valuable knowledge.

My advice to new students is to be curious and not be afraid to challenge yourself and try new things.

Graduation year: October 2016

Retrieved from Facebook: 20/12/21

Pre-University Programme: Sunway Foundation Programme (Foundation in Arts), Sunway College