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Speechcraft 2026 officially commenced on 3 July 2026, welcoming eight students eager to strengthen their public speaking and communication skills through the internationally recognised Toastmasters programme. Led by Mr Wilson Loo, President of the Great2B Toastmasters Club, the programme attracted a diverse group of participants, primarily from the Cambridge A-Level programme, with additional…
DISTED College recently hosted an audit conducted by officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Penang, comprising Mr Rohaizad bin Abu Hasan, Mr Mohd Hafizzudin bin Mohd Yusoff, and Madam Revathy a/p Muruvin. The audit reaffirmed DISTED’s compliance as a certified provider of higher education programmes in the tourism and hospitality sector, including the Diploma in Hotel […]…
DISTED College celebrated a significant milestone with the successful organisation of its first official Alumni Reunion since its establishment. The event welcomed 55 alumni back to campus, bringing together graduates from as early as 1996 alongside members of the graduating Class of 2026. The reunion served as a meaningful homecoming, offering alumni an opportunity to […] The post Alumni Reunion…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, A big part of DISTED’s mission is to be an integral part of the Penang community. This week, DISTED continued its collaboration with JPN, schools under JPN, and MAGGI, as the School of Business and Hospitality hosted the finals of the MAGGI Secondary School Cooking Competition 2026. We […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17 Issue…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a dear friend and benefactor of DISTED College, Datuk Leela Mohd Ali, on 31 July 2026. As the founder of Kelab Penyayang and a custodian of the Tun Endon Scholarship, Datuk Leela dedicated much of her life to serving others and creating opportunities […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, Time waits for no man and the past week has proven just that. Since my last update, we’ve been busy with exciting developments. On 21 July, our School of Business & Hospitality signed an MoU with PICEB’s BE Associate, strengthening industry-academia ties to boost student engagement and experiential […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, It has been another eye‑opening week at DISTED. We hosted an International Reception at Dish for our students from Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Korea, India, and Japan, to learn more about how they are acclimating to life at DISTED and in Malaysia. It was truly heartwarming to hear […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, Last week, students from the Schools of Business & Hospitality, Media, and Computing organised the “Charity Pop-Up Market – Little Act, Big Hearts.” Despite rain, the event ran smoothly, drew a good crowd, and achieved its social goals. Well done to chairperson Ms. Chiam Zia Ning and her […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume 17…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, Last week, I shared that lectures are gradually winding down as the semester draws to a close. However, learning does not stop when classes end. In fact, some of the most meaningful learning takes place when students apply their knowledge in real-world situations and demonstrate the outcomes of […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights (Volume…
Remarks from the President Dear DISTED Community, We are delighted to share the success of our recent Alumni Homecoming, which brought together over 50 graduates for an evening of reunion, nostalgia, and renewed friendships. A highlight of the event was our inaugural “Walk Through Memory Lane,” where alumni left their handprints on a wall—marking the […] The post DISTED Discourse – Full Insights…
