Blog

Young Tech Talent Rising Fast

SEGi made an impressive mark at the recent Jabil Bootcamp held on June 17–18, where its team emerged among the select few chosen from numerous public and private higher education submissions. Students Joan Lim Pei Ying, Lee Zhong Yang, Koay Ching Lin, and Teoh Zhin Ying advanced to the main challenges, representing SEGi with distinction. […]

This Is What Real Education Looks Like

SEGi recently transformed its Green Hall into a buzzing hub of creativity, collaboration, and community during its highly anticipated Club Recruitment Day on 28 May 2025. Organised by the Student Representative Council (SRC), the event drew over 50 participants, including students and staff, all united by a common goal—to connect, inspire, and empower through student-led […]

What Happens When a Culinary Legend Walks Into a Classroom

SEGi recently hosted an unforgettable culinary masterclass featuring the legendary Chef Martin Yan, an international TV personality and iconic figure in the culinary world. Held on 27 May 2025, the event brought students, educators, and industry professionals face-to-face with one of the most charismatic chefs of our time, delivering not only inspiration but real-world industry […]

They Came to Observe. They Left Inspired to Teach Differently.

In an effort to deepen the understanding of values-based education among future early childhood educators, SEGi led a transformative study tour to BXCL International School, Simpang Ampat. Organised for students pursuing the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE), the visit focused on the integration of spiritual and moral values in early childhood pedagogy — an […]

They Didn’t Just Learn to Cook. They Learned to Lead

The Jelajah Rasa Peranakan Penang: Adventurous Culinary Master Class brought together culture, community, and culinary artistry in a meaningful celebration of heritage and education. Co-organised by Master’s students from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)’s Tourism Development programme and the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, SEGi, the one-day event was a powerful example of how academia […]

How a Night with Martin Yan Became a Career Milestone

SEGi students recently experienced the culinary opportunity of a lifetime as they worked alongside internationally acclaimed chef and television icon Martin Yan in preparing a five-course fine dining experience at The Prestige Hotel Penang on 27 May 2025. This one-night-only event was more than a showcase of gastronomic artistry—it was an immersive, real-world training ground […]

Fighting Climate Change One Plastic Bottle at a Time

In tribute to World Environment Day 2025, SEGi took the lead in a bold, hands-on initiative to raise environmental consciousness among youth and the wider community. In collaboration with Hompton by the Beach Penang, the “Waves of Change Beach Clean-up” was more than a symbolic act — it was a powerful statement about shared responsibility […]

This Wasn’t a Classroom Presentation — It Was a Launchpad

SEGi’s Department of Information Technology took another bold step in bridging academic rigour with industry relevance through its Project Proposal Defense 2.0 on 26 May 2025. Held in the Business Simulation Room, this second round of the academic exercise for the May–August 2025 semester brought together students, lecturers, and industry leaders for an immersive, feedback-driven […]

Real-World Learning Starts With Real-World Partners

SEGi has reaffirmed its commitment to producing industry-ready graduates through the renewed signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Prestige Hotel Penang. This strengthened partnership builds on a successful two-year collaboration and underscores SEGi’s mission to integrate real-world industry exposure into academic learning — a model that continues to drive impactful results for […]