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UTAR Division of Programme Promotion (DPP) has successfully arranged an insightful and meaningful talk titled “你的情绪，不只是感觉” at SMJK Perempuan Perak, Ipoh on 20 May 2026, by inviting Ms. Kow Li Fen, academic staff from the Centre for Foundation Studies Kampar Campus as speaker. The session aimed to raise students’ awareness and understanding of emotions, anxiety, and mental well-being from a psychological perspective.

During the talk, Ms. Kow introduced students to the basics of psychology, explaining how emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and personal development are closely connected. She also shared the Biopsychosocial Model, helping students understand that anxiety and emotions are often influenced by multiple factors instead of a single cause. Through relatable examples and interactive explanations, students learned about different emotions, emotional reactions, and how individuals may interpret situations differently.

Ms. Kow further discussed anxiety management techniques such as mindfulness, grounding exercises, delaying impulsive reactions, and distinguishing facts from thoughts. Students were also exposed to the DISC personality model to better understand their own emotional tendencies and responses to stress. In addition, practical guidance was provided on how to support friends who may be struggling emotionally through active listening, validation, and support.

The programme received very positive responses from the students, who actively participated during the interactive session. The school also conveyed its appreciation for the meaningful and beneficial sharing, which provided valuable guidance and advice in promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being among students.

On 25 May 2026, students and teachers from SMJK Chio Min, Kulim had visited Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar Campus. The visit aimed to provide students with exposure to university life, learning facilities, and enriching educational activities through a series of interactive sessions and workshops.

The programme began with a campus tour, students were introduced to the various facilities and learning environments available at UTAR Kampar Campus. As the visitors consisted mainly of school librarians, a special library tour was arranged by the UTAR Library. During the session, students were given a briefing on the library system, digital resources, and the daily operations and management practices of an academic library, allowing them to gain better understanding of modern library services and functions.

The visit continued with a Chinese Traditional Workshop conducted by the Confucius Institute at UTAR. During the workshop, students had the opportunity to learn and create traditional Chinese good luck knots, while appreciating the beauty and cultural significance of Chinese heritage and craftsmanship.

An ICT workshop titled “Empowering Digital Economy Education with Local AI for Business Applications” was later conducted by Dr. Choo Peng Yin, Deputy Dean of UTAR Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT), assisted by Ts. Lim Jit Theam, Head of Department and Ts. Dr. Wong Pei Voon. The workshop introduced participants to the role of local artificial intelligence tools in business and digital economy education. Through demonstrations and practical examples, students were exposed to how AI technologies can enhance productivity, support business decision-making, and develop industry-relevant digital skills for future innovation.

The campus visit received enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from both students and teachers, who expressed excitement and appreciation for the informative and engaging activities arranged by UTAR.

On 23 May 2026, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Division of Programme Promotion (DPP) organised an incoming campus visit for 40 Form 5 students, teachers, the principal, and Board Members from SMJK Tsung Wah.

The visit included an Open Day visit, scholarship talk, campus tour, and MoU Exchange Ceremony, where students learned more about the programmes, scholarships, facilities, and campus environment at UTAR. During the Open Day visit, the students also had the opportunity to interact directly with lecturers and gain a better understanding of university education and future study pathways.

In addition, the MoU Exchange Ceremony was successfully held, featuring a speech by Prof. Choong Chee Keong, Vice President of the Office of Student Development and Alumni Relations, followed by a speech by Dato’ Leong Kin Kun, Chairman of the School Board of Management of SMJK Tsung Wah, Kuala Kangsar.

Overall, the visit provided the students with greater exposure to university life and higher education opportunities. Both institutions also look forward to more future collaborations and exchange opportunities.