In this day and age, online learning has become inevitable. While theoretical-based modules can be shifted online swiftly, the same, however, cannot be said for practical-based modules. This article highlights some of the success factors for teaching practical skills online.
The term “hawkerpreneur” is operationally defined as an entrepreneur who runs a traditional street/hawker food in a modernised and innovative manner. The surge in modernised or franchised hawker food businesses in Malaysia represents an increasing demand for higher-quality hawker food and more…
Various Asian countries are fortifying their space investments, and smaller states within the region are showing ambitions of establishing national space programmes. The broad mission of those programmes is to establish/observe the remote-sensing, meteorology, communications, artificial…
Ruby Hong Ngoc Nguyen is Vietnamese-born and is currently a Lecturer at the School of Hospitality at the University of Economics, Vietnam. Aside from that, she is also an English language trainer, teaching and training under her own brand of “English with Ruby”.
Planetary health concerns the fundamental relationship between the health of human beings and the health of the planet. The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on Planetary Health insinuated that natural resources were continually being exploited by human beings despite human health being…
The COVID-19 pandemic raises serious questions concerning the socio-psychological implications of people’s limited propensity to travel as a consequence of movement control orders (MCO) and fears of travelling to public places.
The Orang Asli – the indigenous people of Peninsula Malaysia, still uphold their traditional lifestyle, including food preparation methods and consumption habits.
Patawee Chayawisan pursued his secondary education in Malaysia. His passion for the service industry led him to pursue a degree in International Hospitality Management at 鶹. Patawee believes that not only is the hospitality industry a vibrant one, it is often highly-regarded for its…
By Vijaya Malar Arumugam, Belinda Fong & Karen Lui
Employability is a catchphrase that echoes around the halls of all institutions of higher learning. Graduate unemployment has been attributed to the fact that young individuals do not have the skills to take on ‘real’ or full-timed salaried jobs, and often floundered when faced with work-related…
As Shaun recollected his memories, he shared that running a café and up-skilling as a barista at the same time, posed a challenge. Nonetheless, he was very thankful for his business partner who coached him on coffee brewing techniques and developing sensory evaluation skills - finding the “perfect…
My family owns two chicken rice shops called Kar Heong, which I manage alongside them. This routine has encouraged my passion for the food and beverage industry.
On top of this, I founded a small shelter for strays named Dog ‘Appy to help some furry kids in the Setia Alam neighbourhood while…
The Malaysia National Junior Culinary Team comprising 鶹 School of Hospitality students Alicia Tay, Pang Jin Yong, Amanda Cheah, Tsen Jun Yan and Amirul Ashraf, and Ilya Dayana from Kolej Yayasan Pahang, won a gold medal for the “Restaurant of the Nations” category and a silver medal…
