Memorandum of Agreement between Taylor's University and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group on STEP

Taylor’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE) had renewed their long-term collaboration with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) for the Student Employment Programme-STEP. The signing ceremony held at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur (MOKUL) was attended by Ms. Jacqueline Moyse, Vice President of Organizational Development who joined virtually from UK, Mr. Christian Tavelli, General Manager of MOKUL, Mr. William Lim, Director of Learning & Development, Dr. Joaquim Dias Soeiro, Head of School, SHTE, and Dr. Ruth Sabina Francis, Programme Director and the MOKUL EXCO members.

The TU-MOHG STEP was commenced in 2012 and since then had 5 successful batches of students graduating through this impactful partnership. Ms. Shobana, Senior Sales Executive of MOKUL, Mr. Tan Lea Yao, Assistant Housekeeper and the 1st batch of STEP graduates were also attended the signing ceremony to support this Fast-Track Career Pathway programme. This foundation was strengthened to enable future talents to be tapped into building and boosting the Hospitality Industry.

Welcoming Our New Adjunct Professor, Dato’ Sri Dr. Irmohizam bin Ibrahim, Executive Director, WTCKL

The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE) is honoured to appoint Dato’ Sri Dr. Irmohizam bin Ibrahim as our Adjunct Professor for the term 2021-2023. Driven by passion and dedication, Dato’ Sri Dr. Irmohizam bin Ibrahim, the Executive Director of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) has marked his name as the first Malaysian on the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Board, headquartered in New York, as the Chairman of Conferences & Exhibitions Asia Pacific (APAC) Member Advisory Council (MAC). From being known on a global scale as an active Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions (MICE) industry player, he is also an active Member of Advisory for the Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS).

Being a lawyer by profession makes him curious in exploring the chances for other experiences and opportunities in businesses. From being involved in tourism and the academic field, he has further ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and encourages the younger generation to have business knowledge at an early age. Having recently graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), he has gained new insights on ways to care for his businesses. Currently, he is pursuing a Master of Public Administration. With Dato’ Sri Dr. Irmohizam bin Ibrahim’s extensive profile, he will be able to share his knowledge and experience with the students, lecturers and the wider community of the University.

American Degree Transfer Program Students Featured in Sin Chew Daily - “Little-Joe”

“Little-Joe” is a Social Engagement Initiative founded by 4 students from the American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) who are baking enthusiasts. Their mission is to create a positive and loving environment so that the less privileged feel at home and cared for by the society. Within two months, they donated RM6,501.74 to OrphanCare.

This initiative ties in well with the concept of holistic education at ADTP which is rooted in experiential learning and places emphasis on relationships that people create with each other. The four ADTP students, Founders of Little-Joe - Rachel Lee Chee Ching, Khoo Yu Li, Dawn Yeoh Yi Tian, Low Kai-Teng and their lecturer Ms. Lim You Ping were featured in Sin Chew Daily on 10th March 2021.

These amazing young ladies are good role models to their peers. They collaborated with Introduction to Business students, being the Board of Consultant class. They inspire their peers to be more involved in charity and continue to expand Little-Joe’s outreach from this initiative.

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