Taylor's School of Media and Communication (SOMAC) marked a significant milestone at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre Kuala Lumpur, as our students clinched the prestigious Gold Award at the renowned Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) d Young Achievers Challenge. This esteemed annual competition served as a vibrant platform for students to demonstrate their talents, apply their academic knowledge, and tackle real-world challenges in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), digital advertising, and marketing.
SOMAC representatives attended the MDA Conference and Award Ceremony, experiencing a night of remarkable achievements and recognition. The evening culminated in a momentous victory as all three SOMAC teams advanced to the Top 8 Finalists, with the WeCrave team securing the Gold Award at the inaugural MDA d Young Achievers Award. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all eight students for their outstanding accomplishments.
WeCrave Team (Finalist Gold Winner):
Zoe Kirstyn Lee, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
Loh Jynshwen, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Advertising & Brand Management
Michael Tan Yin Han, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Advertising & Brand Management
All Nighters Team (Finalist):
Sherry Tan Zi Yi, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Advertising & Brand Management
Isaac Loo Kian Teck, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) (Public Relations & Marketing)
Iva Wong Min Ing, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Advertising & Brand Management
Team 22 (Finalist):
Kerryane Tan Kai Yan, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Advertising & Brand Management
Tan Xin Yi, Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons) in Advertising & Brand Management
This success stemmed from SOMAC's strong collaboration with the Malaysian Digital Association (MDA), fostering student projects, internships, and other industry-relevant initiatives. Additionally, the invaluable guidance of Mentors and Programme Directors, Mr. Philip Gan Chee Keat and Dr. Fahizah Shamsuddin played a crucial role in the students' journey to success. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in navigating the challenges of the competition.
We are immensely proud of our students for their exemplary performance and unwavering commitment. Their achievements underscored the exceptional education and training standards at the School of Media and Communication. Congratulations to all the participants and their mentors for this incredible accomplishment! Let's continue to support and celebrate our students' successes as they lead the way in innovation and creativity in the digital age.