A group of dedicated SEGi students have embarked on an extraordinary co-curriculum management project called “Planting with Unity.” Going beyond the typical co-curriculum exercise, this event allows students to apply their academic knowledge to a real-world issue, making a significant impact in their community. The “Planting with Unity” aims to achieve two important objectives: raising...
SEGi’s Diploma in Psychology students recently had the privilege of participating in a heartwarming event that aimed to bridge the generation gap while raising awareness about dementia. On 4 November 2023, our students joined the Memory Café event hosted by D’Home Mental Health Association in Penang. Under the guidance of Chen Li Li, the founder...
SEGi’s Faculty of Business, Accounting, and Law (FoBAL) witnessed an extraordinary event that showcased the perfect blend of fun and business. The Elite Biz Club (EBC) organised the “Where Fun Meets Business: Fun Connection with Business Students” gathering, creating an unforgettable experience for students across various levels of the programme. The event kicked off with...
The financial services industry has made tremendous progress in money laundering detection and prevention during the last few years. However, they remain susceptible to abuse by criminal groups for laundering unlawfully acquired income and cash intended to fuel terrorist actions. In addition, the financial services industry will face reputational hazards, which might result in difficulty...
Every success story begins with a single step, and for Cheng Jun Xiong, his journey from a Diploma in Information Technology (DIIT) student to a First-Class Honours Bachelor student, and now a remarkable Associate Consultant at Siemens Industry Software, is nothing short of inspiring. With dedication, determination, and a passion for learning, Cheng Jun Xiong’s...
Tourist plays a pivotal role in the global economy, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Yet, when tourists engage in inappropriate or disrespectful behaviour, it can have far-reaching social consequences on the local communities they visit. A recent viral news featuring photographs of a woman strolling through Kota Kinabalu in a bikini, with her...
SEGi University proudly honours Geoffrey Khaw, an accomplished MBA graduate of 2022, for his outstanding achievements in asset portfolio investment. Currently serving as the Managing Asset Portfolio Investor for a prominent private asset management firm in Malaysia, Geoffrey’s expertise lies in identifying and maximising diversified investment opportunities while effectively managing risk tolerance and optimising stakeholder...
Globalisation has raised the risk of financial crimes, which seriously threaten enterprises’ commercial operations. Consequently, the requirement to reduce risk using all available methods has also increased. Money laundering is a global issue that financial institutions, especially those in the banking sector, are becoming increasingly concerned about because it can undermine them and expose them...
The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting everyone super excited. Many are imagining how AI will be able to assist or even simplify their everyday activities. Computer scientists all around the World are racing to produce the best algorithm to aid humans in their daily chores. It was eye-opening when China held the recent...
AI and Turnitin are two technologies that can combat plagiarism in education. AI, or artificial intelligence, is a form of intelligent agents, which are systems that can reason, learn, and act autonomously. Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service that helps educators to identify and prevent plagiarism in student work. AI can be used to...
