better to ask them directly as your case is a non standard one... so it highly depends on case to case basis

Dr Melanie Ooi Po-Leen, who is with Monash University Malaysia’s School of Engineering, was presented with the Outstanding Young Engineer Award.

She received the award at the 2015 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) International Instrumentation and Measurement (I & M) Technology Conference in Pisa, Italy.

The highly-coveted international Outstanding Young Engineer Award is granted to only one recipient annually.

This award recognises excellent young I&M members who have distinguished themselves through outstanding early career professional achievements.

This is the first time a Southeast Asian candidate has received the award.

The award was given to Dr Ooi in recognition of her leadership and innovation in industry-focused engineering education, as well as research in electronic test technology.

With more than 426,000 members in more than 160 countries, the IEEE is one of the world’s largest professional associations, dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

IEEE and its members inspire a global community through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

Dr Ooi obtained her bachelor’s and master’s in engineering and doctorate from Monash University.

Her research focus is in electronics, computer engineering and instrumentation.

Dr Ooi’s particular strength lies in her work done in close collaboration with leading multinationals.

The extensive industry engagement has led to high-impact research results and excellent work readiness of her graduates.

Despite being an early career researcher, she has led and contributed to numerous national research projects.

Dr Ooi is also a strong proponent of the growing role of women in engineering.

Her excellent results in education and research have also been acknowledged by a number of universities, professional organisations and national awards.


http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Education/2...engineer-award/

Klang-born scientist in World’s 100 most influential people in biotech



KUALA LUMPUR: Pursuing her dreams with passion and determination has brought about fame and success to Klang-born biotechnologist who made the list of the world’s 100 most influential people in biotechnology. Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (Mabic) executive director Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan, 46, was nominated alongside acclaimed personnel such as Bill and Melinda Gates, as well as actor Michael J. Fox in a special “World View” report published by renowned scientific magazine Scientific American.

Mahalecthumy said it was her love for science and willpower to spread awareness on biotech that drove her to achieve great heights in this field. “I stand tall in what I believe in when many others were going against me and the ideas I had. Whenever people tried to bring me down, I brushed (their criticisms) off and took it as a challenge. “I also stay strong to three principles in life, which are to have proper time management, to prioritise and to not procrastinate.

And when you have the passion to do something, you will have the time and will excel in that,” she told the New Sunday Times, today. The mother of two who has a BSc in biochemistry, an MSc in biotechnology and a PhD in Science Communication attributed her success to her late father and family who were her pillars of support. “I really owe this to my father, the late Arujanan Periasamy who gave me the fire in my belly and motivation to excel in whatever I do. My husband, Dr Selvamuthu Raja and daughters, Komalah, 16, and Deepa, 15, have always been by my side.”

When asked to identify her turning-point in her career, Mahaletchumy said: “I was fired by one of my previous employers because I refused to play politics and apple polish the boss. I’m who I am today because I left that employer. “And the two most important traits I keep out of my organisation are politics and the need to be ‘nice’ to the boss,” she said, adding that she was nominated due to her contributions to the field in both the local and international platforms. Among others, Mahaletchumy played a significant role in bringing biotechnology to the public domain and in advocating the need for a science communicator who would be able to engage with the public. “I have travelled to about 30 countries, talking about enabling policies, legislations and how scientists should communicate their research and findings to the masses.

There also need to be a pull factor for industrialists to say they want to collaborate with researchers. “We have scientists with a mix of arrogance, ignorance and also those who don’t communicate their ideas. “This must be changed. We need a trained science communicator in all research institutes who will be able to engage the media and share their findings for the benefit of the public and nation,” she said. The sessional lecturer in the School of Science of Monash University is also a trainer with Biotech Corp in its Biotechnology Entrepreneurship Special Training Programme, where she visits private and public universities in Malaysia and train students on biotech development. She also initiated the country’s first science newspaper, “The Petri Dish”, that engages the public on the latest developments on biotech and is also the editor-in-chief of the monthly paper.

Mahaletchumy added that she would continue to champion biotech in the country such as by encouraging businesses to collaborate with scientists and the government to start up science museums. Speaking on the need for biotech in today’s world, Mahaletchumy said it was an emerging field that the government and businesses should explore, or the nation might be left behind countries like Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand, as well as fall back in sustainable development. “I hope the government will strengthen implementation and pay more attention to science communication and literacy.” She advised the younger generation of scientists to build their confidence, have passion for the things they do and to have good public speaking skills. She also urged industrialists to carry out more awareness programmes on biotech to create a well-informed society and to support the government’s initiative in transforming Malaysia into a biotechnology power house.

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Graduates of elite Australian varsities 'lose out on pay'



Earning a degree from one of Australia's elite "sandstone universities" has long been believed to be the pathway to a higher salary.

But a controversial study, based on surveys of more than 12,000 people, found that graduates of newer technology-oriented and research universities earn significantly more than alumni from the Group of Eight (Go8) top universities.

The prestigious group includes Australia's oldest and top internationally ranked universities, including the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, Monash University and the University of New South Wales.


The government-funded annual study released last week, whose "surprising" result was criticised by the leading universities, found that graduates of technology universities such as the University of Technology, Sydney, or Melbourne's RMIT University earn 9 per cent to 10 per cent more than graduates of the Go8 universities, which tend to require higher entrance scores.

Graduates of "innovative research universities" like La Trobe University or Griffith University earn 13 per cent to 15 per cent more, while those from regional universities, such as Southern Cross University, earn about the same.

QUESTIONABLE

The fact the research delivered results so different from everything that had gone before should have raised some flashing lights.

MS VICKI THOMSON, the Group of Eight's chief executive, who questioned the methodology used for the study
The study, called the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia, was conducted by Associate Professor Roger Wilkins of the University of Melbourne. He suggested that the pay differences may be due to a greater focus on vocational fields at technical and research universities, or because Go8 graduates take up less well-paid jobs in research or academia.

The study noted that the findings were based on full-time employees, and graduates of Go8 universities may be more likely to be high-earning bosses or self-employed earners like doctors or senior lawyers.

But the Go8 heavily criticised the findings, calling the results "disappointingly suspect". The group's chief executive, Ms Vicki Thomson, questioned the study's methodology and pointed to other studies finding that Go8 graduates earn more.

"The fact the research delivered results so different from everything that had gone before should have raised some flashing lights," she wrote in The Australian Financial Review. She added that the group was more committed to lower-paid disciplines like the arts and humanities.

Students are drawn to Go8 universities for a range of factors, including prestige, course diversity and, presumably for many, a belief that their ensuing salary will be higher.

This was supported by a study last year by independent think- tank Grattan Institute, which found that graduates of sandstone and technical universities earn about 6 per cent more over their lifetimes than those from other universities. But it also found the course studied was a bigger factor in determining pay than the choice of university. The highest-paid fields were law, engineering and commerce.

Ms Ittima Cherastidtham, the institute's senior associate for higher education, stood by its findings last year, noting the more recent results did not take into account self- employed graduates or type of discipline. "We would expect a higher salary premium for Group of 8 graduates," she told The Straits Times.

Dr Wilkins told The Straits Times he examined the impact of studying different disciplines, which was not in the study. But, he said, it did not affect the findings on pay for Go8 graduates. He said: "The results of the survey are surprising but explicable."

It is possible that Go8 graduates tend to pursue "more interesting" but less lucrative careers like those in academia or the public service. Also, Dr Wilkins said, the results did not take into account graduates such as international students working overseas, or the self-employed.

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australia...lose-out-on-pay

am fomer sunway also... its ok janji bahagia

dont need study meh... all so smart... gotta spend more time on studies to get 1st class hons ok!

ECSE apa?

added to front page..

Melbourne named world’s most liveable city for fifth consecutive year


Melbourne narrowly beat Vienna to be named the world’s most liveable city for the fifth year in a row.

MARVELLOUS Melbourne has been named the world’s most liveable city for the fifth year in a row.

The world’s five most liveable cities named by The Economist were Melbourne, Vienna, Vancouver, Toronto, Adelaide and Calgary.

Melbourne received a near perfect score of 97.5 out of 100.

The scores of the five major Australian cities remained unchanged from 2014 with Melbourne first, Adelaide fifth, Sydney seventh, Perth eighth, and Brisbane 18th.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT MELBOURNE? TELL US BELOW


Premier Daniel Andrews said the survey results are proof Melbourne really does have the best of everything.

“This is an achievement all Victorians can be proud of,” Mr Andrews said.

“Perfect scores in healthcare, education and infrastructure, culture and environment and sport are proof there’s no place like Victoria.”

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said winning the title five years in a row against tough competition was a great achievement.

“They are all wonderful cities but Melbourne is number one,” Cr Doyle said.

“In a very competitive tourism and education market, this becomes a very important sale point for Melbourne.”

Cr Doyle said Melbourne needed to build better infrastructure in the future to protect its prized livability status.

“Fifteen years ago Rod Eddington told us we would need an underground railway line, an east-west link, and to duplicate the West Gate,” Cr Doyle said.

“Those needs remain today.”

Committee for Melbourne CEO Kate Roffey said great cities did not happen by chance.

“There are always questions about rankings, and in particular how and what they measure, but there is no doubt the EIU ranking is the one cities around the world look to as the best marker of prosperity and livability, and to come out on top again is a significant achievement”, Ms Roffey said.

Jon Copestake, editor of the survey, warned that the terror attack in Sydney could potentially affect Australian cities rankings in future.

Acts of terror and civil unrest saw more than a fifth of cities surveyed experience declines in livability over the past year.

Melbourne’s low crime rate was a factor in the city’s high ranking.

Australia’s higher terror alert level following the Sydney siege could affect future scores.

“The hostage siege in Sydney late last year has put Australia on a high terror alert which could affect future scores,” he said.

The report says the best scoring cities tend to be mid-sized cities in wealthier countries with a relatively low population density.

Global business centres such as New York, London, Paris and Tokyo were victims of their own success with overstretched infrastructure and higher crime rates.

Melbourne’s low murder rate was key in the city retaining top spot.

“Although crime rates are perceived as rising in Australia, the state of Victoria, where Melbourne is located, recorded just 82 homicide offences in 2013/14, a decrease of 11.8 per cent from the previous year,” the report says.

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Ranking rated 140 cities in the areas of stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

The survey gives an overall rating of 0-100, where one is intolerable and 100 is ideal.

Damascus in Syria was the lowest scoring city in the survey with a score of 29.3.

IN DETAIL: Full ranking with rating and category breakdown

http://media.heraldsun.com.au/files/liveability.pdf

THE FIVE MOST LIVEABLE CITIES

1. Melbourne — 97.5

2. Vienna — 97.4

3. Vancouver — 97.3

4. Toronto — 97.2

5. Adelaide — 96.6

5. Calgary — 96.6

1. you sure you have got to take this even when you're marehsienz?

2. kinda laid back actually but would advice you to stay out of it.. no prospects in msia and limited in the region

3. i think yes..

4. pass good enough, A or pass noone gives a rat

5. yes, you can either twin or exchange..

go nus/ntu la... already in singkie land what... pr liao?

if u wanna ask bout singkie school can go here;

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3511724&hl=

1. i think there's 2 compulsory subjects.. it might be one of it... moral and msian studies... mine was in english but i did it during pre-u

2. well, there's biotech and bio science offered and many of the student council members are from there... i wonder why, then i found out their studies are not so hectic as compared to others... yea, most end up working in labs, teachers at pvt schools or selling med devices or drugs.

5. yeaps, except for expenses.... and you can only do it for 1 year

waaa, what course is that? biotech seems to be ok in sg, there's biopolis.. etc etc, jobs not as bad as msia

hmm.. maybe diff for biotech, business seems ok for poly kids.. 200-300 ok la but anyway.. lets forget bout that

your parents are pr?

not true, just that positions like that are limited... funding for drugs and supplements are very limited in this region... nearest is korea

lol... hardla but no impossible..

yea, funding using by NRF, mostly for devices in sg.. less on drugs

hehehe, a few of my friends are in there... but damn hard to date them

nah, glad to be able to help... i would suggest you change field... try sutd or sit

very limited but cannot say totally dont have...

i see... well, a girl am dating did biotech too for bachelors then did master couldnt find job now doing phd at nus but more of policy making aka public healthcare rather than technical stuff..

yea, super stressed... only for those with strong will and passion

me? yea... bac mechanical... but didnt practice.. was in a commodity trading company in charge of projects for 5 years, did my master part time and graduated last year.. upon graduation i resigned and have been having 0 income since then

well, pay was good last time but the travelling was not... mon to fri in indon, weekends back to sg only to sleep, very tiring... yeaps, their pay do differ a lot, of course those in sg or aus are doing much better.. nopes... shouldnt had taken engineering, business would have suited me more.. why engineering in the first place? cause was suck into the idea that business students are not the smart ones, some stupid perception from high school... it was not that i like engineering, it was just because am doing well at science subjects in high school.. but when passion wasnt there in uni, i struggled

Maybank@Monash launched in Monash Malaysia



Furnished with bright lounge sofas and wall decals, the Maybank@Monash lounge at Monash Malaysia is part of Maybank’s effort to engage the younger generation.

Launched on the 17 August by Maybank Group President and CEO Datuk Abdul Farid Alias, Maybank@Monash is the first bank branch in the country with a lounge concept targeted at Gen Z and the millennials.

“Our lounge is not only a cool place to ‘hang out’, it is also user-friendly and provides a seamless experience for our young customers where they can decide when, and how they interact with the bank,” said Datuk Abdul Farid.

“Students’ expectations are largely unmet. Strategically, this lounge would be a platform for Maybank to learn and understand their needs,” he said, adding that Maybank sees this as an opportunity to invest in the youth segment who will be their customers in the future.

In her opening speech, Monash Malaysia President and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Helen Bartlett expressed delight that the university was chosen as a partner in this initiative.


Professor Helen Bartlett and Datuk Abdul Farid Alias cut the ribbon to launch the Maybank@Monash lounge.

"Young people’s lifestyles have changed and banking services need to adjust,” she said. “This new initiative is in response to those changing requirements. It recognises the importance of the latest interactive technologies and the need to undertake financial transactions in an environment that is friendly and convenient.

“It’s also about helping young people understand the importance of financial planning, strategic investment and preparing for their future.”

The lounge will offer services such as opening an account with an initial RM10 deposit, registering for debit cards, Maybank2u (M2U), selected insurance products as well as SPP1M (Skim Prihatin Pendidikan 1Malaysia) loans. It will also serve as a platform for digital services arising from Maybank’s partnership with telecommunications and entertainment companies as well as online shopping portals, including a feature called ‘Snap & Sell’ on M2U.

Maybank@Monash will also be a centre for financial literacy events such as monthly talks on financial planning and the Investment Celeb Trade.

http://www.monash.edu.my/news/archive/2015...monash-malaysia

nope.. no way walking in msia...

take up campus stay in the first year..

guys.. i heard the brt is expensive...

i thought in campus?

is the station aircond? anything at the station like convenient stall?