Venue Inspection by DE14

For the 12 students in DE 14, the classroom for the day was at 3 different venues. As part of the module content for Event Venues & Facilities (EVT40104), these 1st semester students took a closer look at the 3 different spaces to organise events. They compared the exhibition halls at various levels of Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), and then hopped on the bus to Chow Kit to inspect a notorious part of KL where gangsters and drunks used to hang out. “Slate at The Row” is now a trendy upmarket row of eateries and spaces at The Row can now host respectable events such as weddings, product launches and workshops. The group also visited a well kept secret for weddings called the Zebra Square. This venue, located near Kampung Pandan, can be transformed into a classy venue for wedding receptions with its ample indoor and outdoor spaces. The day’s lesson ended with a group of tired yet inspired students wanting more.

ASEAN Policy Barometer Project

On 4th April 2019 Dr. Puvaneswaran Kunasekaran, Senior Lecturer from School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events, was invited to the Expert Panel discussion to develop an ASEAN Policy Barometer project funded by ASEAN Integration Thrust’ of the UKM-Grand Challenge Grant. Apart from senior officials from MOFA, MINDEF, MiDAS, MITI and MOTAC, this session also involved representatives from the EU Delegation to Malaysia as well as researchers from UKM and UPM.

Visit to Politeknik International Bali (PIB)

Recently, students from Diploma in Tourism Management, Batch 18 organized a trip to Bali, Indonesia. As part of their trip, students got an opportunity to visit Politeknik International Bali. Its an International Institute of Hospitality and Culinary in Bali with world class facility and academic team. We were assisted by the assistance director of PIB, Mr. Benjamin and the Head of Hospitality School, Mr. Victor for a half day visit. The half day visit includes campus tour, presentation on Malaysia's Tourism Niche Products, Cooking demonstration and a discussion session with PIB Students.