MISS IONTo be the premier regional higher educationprovider offering quality employability­based international programmes onaccessible terms, delivered through themost innovative technologies and student­centric learning techniques.

V I S I O N SEGi will place quality education within thereach of willing minds and natural talents.

02 Corporate Information03 Financial Highlights04 Board of Directors06 Directors’ Profile14 Senior Management 16 Key University Council Members18 Key Management Members20 SEGi University Senior Academic Members26 Management Discussion & Analysis36 At Our Heart: SEGi Programmes44 Strong Foundation: SEGi Campuses48 Centre of Excellence54 Strategic Collaborations: University Partners60 Excellence at SEGi65 2017 At A Glance

75 Sustainability Statement80 Sustainability Initiatives84 Corporate Governance Overview Statement100 Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities in respect

of the Audited Financial Statements101 Audit Committee Report104 Statement on Risk Management & Internal Control107 Other Information Required by the Bursa Securities

Listing Requirements108 Notice of Annual General Meeting113 Financial Statements 206 Group Properties 208 Analysis of Shareholdings 211 SEGi Education Network • Proxy Forms

C O N T E N TCover Rationale

Due to the high standards maintainedby SEGi University & Colleges, allstudents can look forward to successfulcareers in their chosen fields. On thecover, students are beaming withconfidence and they are integrated intothe headline, Embracing A VibrantFuture, which is inspired by the endlesspossibilities that lie ahead of them.

Company Secretaries

Chong Poh Yee (MIA 7620)

Hew Ling Sze (MAICSA 7010381)

Registered Office

6th Floor, SEGi UniversityNo. 9, Jalan TeknologiTaman Sains Selangor

Kota Damansara, PJU 547810 Petaling Jaya

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: 603 6287 3752Fax: 603 6145 2679

Stock Exchange Listing

Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad

Auditors

Ernst & Young (EY)Level 23A Menara MileniumJalan DamanlelaPusat Bandar Damansara50490 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 603 7495 8000Fax: 603 2095 5332

Registrar

Symphony Share Registrars Sdn BhdLevel 6, Symphony HousePusat Dagangan Dana 1Jalan PJU 1A/4647301 Petaling JayaSelangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: 603 7841 8000Fax: 603 7841 8151/52

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CorporationInformation

board ofdirectorsTan Sri Dato' Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat KhasIndependent Non­Executive Chairman

Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii KokGroup Managing Director

Hew Moi LanExecutive Director / Chief Executive Officer

Nicholas Rupert Heylett BloyNon­Independent Non­Executive Director

Datuk Mohamed Azahari Bin Mohamed Kamil Non­Independent Non­Executive Director

Dato’ Amos Siew Boon YeongIndependent Non­Executive Director

Dato Goh Leng ChuaIndependent Non­Executive Director

Edwin Fua Chye JinNon­Independent Non­Executive Director

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FinancialHighlights

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000

Revenue 236,774 242,012 253,183 260,249 256,286

Profit before tax 31,709 24,412 26,797 30,046 45,772

Profit for the year­ attribute to shareholders 32,978 23,363 24,046 27,111 40,182

Share capital 167,090 175,017 187,024 187,024 147,503

Shareholders’ fund 253,559 221,461 219,738 204,354 91,140

Total assets 355,037 375,479 356,383 300,314 264,761

Basic earnings per share (sen) 5.14 3.63 3.43 3.75 3.25

Net dividend for the year (sen) 7.50 11.00 7.00 6.00 3.50

Capital repayment (sen) ­ ­ ­ ­ 15.00

REVENUE

rm256.3mil

2%

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

rm45.8mil

52%

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

rm40.2mil

48%

2017 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

GROUP 5-YEARS FINANCIAL SUMMARY

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board of directors

Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii KokHew Moi Lan

DATO Goh Leng Chua Nicholas Rupert Heylett Bloy

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Edwin Fua Chye JinDatuk Mohamed AzahariBin Mohamed Kamil

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri MegatNajmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr.

Haji Megat Khas

Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong

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Directors’Profile

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri MegatNajmuddin, was appointed tothe Board on 2 February 2001and assumed the position asChairman on 27 August 2008.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri MegatNajmuddin, 73, was a lawyer byprofession who obtained hisHonours Degree in Law fromSingapore University in 1970.He started his working life in1970 with First National CityBank (now Citibank) for 2 yearsand went into law practice witha leading law firm in KualaLumpur for another two years,after which he started his ownlaw firm which flourished. In1986 he retired from lawpractice and went headlong intopolitics, ultimately becomingUMNO Chief of Petaling Jaya.He then served as StateAssemblyman of Kelana Jaya inSelangor for two terms (1986­1995) and as municipalcouncillor for two decades.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri MegatNajmuddin is active in Non­Governmental Organisations(NGOs). He was elected asExecutive Committee Memberof the Federation of PublicListed Companies Berhad (FPLC)in August 1994 and was electedas its President in October 1997.He represented this organisationto the High Level FinanceCommittee of the Ministry ofFinance until 2000. He was thePresident of Kelab Golf NegaraSubang and the Malay CollegeOld Boys’ Association (MCOBA).He was the President ofMalaysian Institute of CorporateGovernance (MICG) from 1998till 2015 and currently theHonorary Patron of MICG. Hewas member of the Advisory

Board of the Malaysian Anti­Corruption Commission (MACC).He is the current President of Persatuan Darul Ridzuan inWilayah Persekutuan andSelangor (a welfare organisation).In addition, he is the Advisor of the Tan Sri Muhyiddin CharityGolf (TSMCG); and also a trustee of MyKasih (Charity)Foundation and the VijayaratnamFoundation.

Currently, Tan Sri Dato’ SeriMegat Najmuddin is Chairmanof Asian Pac Holdings Berhad,and MajuPerak Holdings Berhad.He is also a Director of QNET(M) Sdn Bhd.

He also served as a Non­Executive Independent Directorof PETRONAS from April 2010until April 2017. He was also along time Chairman of OmestiBerhad and TradewindsCorporation Berhad.

In SEG International Bhd, Tan SriDato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin also serves as the Chairman of the Nominating andRemuneration Committees andhas attended five Boardmeetings held during the year.

He has no family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company. He has not entered into anytransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements, if any, and has noconviction of offences within thepast five years other than trafficoffences, if any.

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Tan Sri Dato’ SeriMegat Najmuddin Bin

Dato’ Seri Dr. HajiMegat Khas

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Tan Sri ClementHii Chii KokGroup Managing Director- Malaysian -

Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok was appointed to the Board on 3 September 2001 as anExecutive Director of theCompany and subsequentlyassumed the position of ChiefExecutive Officer on 10 October2001. On 27 August 2008, Tan Sri Clement Hii wasappointed the ManagingDirector/Chief Executive Officerand re­designated as GroupManaging Director in January2009.

Tan Sri Clement Hii, 60, is a member of theRemuneration Committee,Executive Committee and Long Term Incentive PlanCommittee of the Company.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the United Kingdom. He wasconferred honorary doctoratedegrees by the University ofSunderland, University ofSouthern Queensland and hisalma mater, the University ofWolverhampton.

He was the Executive DeputyChairman of Star Publications(M) Bhd for two years, until endof December 2010. He was also a Non­Independent Non­

Executive Director of SYFResources Berhad from June2012 to April 2014. Currently,Tan Sri Clement Hii is theExecutive Chairman of HCKCapital Group Bhd. He alsoholds positions in numerousprivate limited companies andcharitable foundations.

Tan Sri Clement Hii attended allthe five Board meetings heldduring the year ended 31December 2017.

He has no family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company. He has not entered into anytransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements and has noconviction for offences withinthe past five years other thantraffic offences, if any.

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Hew Moi LanExecutive Director/

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Directors’Profile

Hew Moi Lan was appointed tothe Board on 20 April 2010.

Hew Moi Lan, 57, is a member of the Risk ManagementCommittee and ExecutiveCommittee of the Company.

She is a fellow member of The Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountants,United Kingdom and aChartered Accountant with theMalaysian Institute ofAccountants. In 2005, sheattained her Master of BusinessDegree from University ofNewcastle, Australia.

Moi Lan was appointed as theChief Operating Officer of theGroup on 27 February 2009 andassumed her responsibility asChief Executive Officer of theGroup on 1 January 2012. Priorto which, she was the VicePresident of Operations and thePrincipal of SEGi College KualaLumpur, one of the coresubsidiary companies of theGroup.

Her tenure with the Group datesback to 1986 when she joinedSystematic Business TrainingCentre, now known as SEGiCollege Kuala Lumpur. Withmore than 25 years ofexperience in the educationindustry, Moi Lan has brought animmense wealth of experienceand knowledge into the runningof the Group.

Moi Lan was a Board memberfor Perbadanan TabungPembangunan Kemahiran(PTPK), Ministry of HumanResources from 2009 to 2015.In March 2013, Moi Lan washonoured a Leadership inEducation & Training ExcellenceAward at the Global LeadershipAwards, 2013. In June 2014,Moi Lan garnered an award forher contribution to the HumanResources Community at theAsia HRD Awards.

Moi Lan participated in all thefive Board meetings held duringthe year ended 31 December2017 and does not hold anyother directorships in publiccompanies.

She has no family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company.She has not entered into anytransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements, if any, and has noconviction for offences withinthe past five years other thantraffic offences, if any.

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Nicholas RupertHeylett BloyNon-Independent & Non-Executive Director- British -

Directors’Profile

Nicholas Bloy was appointed to the Board on 2 April 2012.

Nicholas Bloy, 56, is a member of the RemunerationCommittee. He holds a BA Honsdegree from University CollegeLondon, and an MBA fromINSEAD, France.

Nicholas Bloy is one of the threefounders of Navis CapitalPartners (“Navis”). He iscurrently the Managing Partnerof Navis Asia Funds. At Navis, heleads investment teams inmaking, monitoring and exitinginvestments. Nicholas Bloy sitson Navis Investment Committeeand the boards and/or ExecutiveCommittees of several Navisportfolio companies, and isresponsible for fundraising. Healso sits on the InternationalAdvisory Council of CIMB, oneof Southeast Asia’s largestbanking groups.

Prior to co­founding Navis,Nicholas Bloy was a partner withThe Boston Consulting GroupAsia from 1989 to 1999 afterspending three years with Bain& Co. in London. He does nothold any other directorship inpublic companies.

Nicholas Bloy is the majorshareholder of the Company byvirtue of his interest in PinnacleHeritage Solutions Sdn Bhdpursuant to Section 8(4) of theCompanies Act 2016.

Nicholas Bloy attended threeBoard meetings during the yearended 31 December 2017.

Save as disclosed above, he doesnot have any family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company. He has not entered intotransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements and has noconviction of any offenceswithin the past five years otherthan traffic offences, if any.

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DATUK MOHAMED AZAHARI BIN MOHAMED KAMIL

Non-Independent & Non-Executive Director- Malaysian -

Datuk Mohamed Azahari wasappointed to the Board on 24May 2016 as an ExecutiveDirector and was re­designatedas Non­Independent Non­Executive Director on 15 July2017 after his resignation asGroup President.

Datuk Mohamed Azahari, 59, isa member of Risk ManagementCommittee and ExecutiveCommittee of the Company.

Datuk Mohamed Azahari is a Chartered Banker as well as a Chartered Professional inIslamic Finance of the AsianInstitute of Chartered Bankers.He holds a Master of BusinessAdministration (Finance) fromCentral Michigan University anda Bachelor Degree in BusinessAdministration from WesternMichigan University as well as a Diploma in Banking fromUniversity ITM.

Datuk Mohamed Azahari wasthe Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Asian Finance Bank(AFB) for the last eight (8) years,being the first Malaysianappointed to hold that positionin a Middle Eastern bank. Hewas appointed as the GroupPresident of SEGi University &Colleges from January 2016until July 2017. He has hadalmost thirty (30) years ofexperience in the financialservices industry both in bankingand fund management.

He is a Board member ofUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia(USIM), Universiti TeknologiMARA (UiTM) and InvestmentBoard member of UniversitiMalaysia Sabah (UMS) and amember of The Action Group

Entrepreneurial Committee ofUniversiti Malaysia Kelantan(UMK). He is also appointed by the Ministry of HigherEducation as the CEO FacultyProgramme Adjunct Professorand Distinguished Fellow forPublic Universities on theInternational Islamic Universityof Malaysia (IIUM). He is also themember of the SteeringCommittee of Bank NegaraMalaysia, involving in thetransformation of the IslamicFinance Education landscape.

Datuk Mohamed Azahari isboard member of JohorCorporation’s subsidiarycompanies and Larkin SentralProperty Bhd. He is currently theManaging Director of QSRBrands (M) Holdings Bhd.

Besides the above mentioned,he is the Chairman of theCrescent Wealth InternationalAdvisory Board Malaysia, awholly owned subsidiary of theCrescent Funds AustraliaLimited.

Datuk Mohamed Azahariattended all the five Boardmeetings held during the yearended 31 December 2017.

He has no family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company. Hehas not entered into anytransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements and has noconviction for offences withinthe past five years other thantraffic offences, if any.

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Dato’ Amos Siew Boon Yeong

Independent Non-Executive Director- Malaysian -

Directors’Profile

Dato’ Amos Siew was appointedto the Board on 2 February2001.

Dato’ Amos Siew, 60, qualifiedas a Certified Public Accountantin 1984 and is currently amember of the MalaysianInstitute of Certified PublicAccountants, a CharteredAccountant with the MalaysianInstitute of Accountants and anassociate member of theChartered Tax Institute ofMalaysia.

He started his auditing careerand professional training withthe accounting firm Coopers &Lybrand in 1978 beforeestablishing his own practice in1988. He is currently themanaging partner of the publicaccounting firm Messrs. SiewBoon Yeong & Associates. Hehas vast experience in auditing,tax planning, corporate financeand financial planning. He wasalso involved in numerousassignments on mergers andacquisitions, debt restructuringand liquidation. He is also anIndependent Non­ExecutiveDirector of EcoFirstConsolidated Bhd.

He is the Chairman of both theAudit Committee and the RiskManagement Committee of theCompany.

Dato’ Amos Siew attended allthe five Board Meetings heldduring the year ended 31December 2017.

He has no family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company. He has not entered into anytransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements and has noconviction for offences withinthe past five years other thanthe reprimand in relation to thenon­compliance of VizioneHoldings Bhd to the MainMarket Listing Requirements,and traffic offences, if any.

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DATO GOH LENG CHUAIndependent Non-Executive Director

- Malaysian -

Directors’Profile

Dato Goh was appointed to the Board on 20 April 2010.

Dato Goh, 69, is a member ofthe Audit Committee andNominating Committee of theCompany. He obtained hisBachelor of Laws (Hons) Degreefrom Victoria University ofWellington, New Zealand in1975 and thereafter in 1977, heobtained his Master of Laws. Healso holds a Diploma ofEnvironmental Managementfrom the University of Auckland,New Zealand specialising inEnvironmental Law and Policy,Resource Management Policyand Strategy and WasteManagement.

Dato Goh started hisprofessional career as LegalPractitioner in 1976 and becamethe Councillor of KMC/MBKS in 1981. He is the BusinessAdvisor in GLC Capital Sdn Bhdand Agritech (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd,a research and developmentcompany in the adoption ofhybrid rice seed production inSarawak. He also sits as a BoardMember of Forest ResearchInstitute of Malaysia (FRIM),which is an agency under theMinistry of Natural Resourcesand Environment. He does nothold any other directorships inpublic companies.

He has extensive experience in various areas of practiceincluding estate planning, assetbased financing, commercial law, natural resources andutilities and housing projectdevelopment/management.

Dato Goh attended all the fiveBoard Meetings held during theyear ended 31 December 2017.

He has no family relationshipwith any director and/or majorshareholder of the Company. Hehas not entered into anytransaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict ofinterest with the Company,other than those disclosed in the accompanying financialstatements and has noconvictions for offences withinthe past five years other thantraffic offences, if any.

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EDWIN FUA CHYE JINNon-Independent & Non-Executive Director- Malaysian -

Directors’Profile

Edwin Fua was appointed to the Board on 26 February 2015.

Edwin Fua, 38, is a Partner and an Investment Committeemember of Navis Asia Funds(“Navis”). He joined Navis in2006 and was promoted tobecome a partner in 2015.In the last 12 years, he has been involved in evaluatinginvestments across South EastAsia including Malaysia,Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines,India and Australia. He hasinvestment experience thatspans across the consumer, retail, manufacturing, education,healthcare and the retirementsectors and he also sits on and works closely with the Board of Directors andExecutive Committees of severalNavis portfolio companies.

Prior to joining Navis, Edwin Fuawas involved in investmentresearch, financial analysis and auditing with JP MorganChase & Co. and inPricewaterhouseCoopers. EdwinFua was raised in Malaysia and educated in Malaysia andAustralia. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) from MonashUniversity, is a qualifiedaccountant with the MalaysianInstitute of Accountants and waspreviously a Chartered FinancialAnalyst charterholder.

Edwin Fua is the Chairman of Sustainability Committee, and also the member of the Audit Committee, NominatingCommittee, Risk ManagementCommittee, Executive Committeeand Long Term Incentive PlanCommittee of the Company. Hedoes not hold any otherdirectorships in public companies.He has attended all the five Board meetings held during theyear ended 31 December 2017.

He does not have any familyrelationship with any directorand/or major shareholder of theCompany. He has not enteredinto transaction, whetherdirectly or indirectly, which has aconflict of interest with theCompany, other than thosedisclosed in the accompanyingfinancial statements and has noconviction of any offenceswithin the past five years otherthan traffic offences, if any.

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seniormanagement

DANIEL TENG WAI CHONGG r o u p S e n i o r E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r

CHERYL CHONG POH YEEG r o u p C h i e f F i n a n c i a l O f f i c e r

TAN SRI CLEMENT HII CHII KOK

G r o u p M a n a g i n g D i r e c t o r

HEW MOI LANE x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r /

G R O U P C h i e f E x e c u t i v e O f f i c e r

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TAN SRI CLEMENT HII CHII KOKG r o u p M a n a g i n g D i r e c t o rM a l e , M a l ay s i a n

The profile of Tan Sri Clement Hii Chii Kok isset out in the Directors' Profile. [Page 7]

HEW MOI LANE x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r /G R O U P C h i e f E x e c u t i v e O f f i c e rF e m a l e , M a l ay s i a n

The profile of Hew Moi Lan is set out in theDirectors' Profile. [Page 8]

DANIEL TENG WAI CHONGG r o u p S e n i o r E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o rM a l e , M a l ay s i a n

Daniel Teng, 56, joined the Group on 9October 2017 as Group Senior ExecutiveDirector. He has over 30 years of workingexperience in the Information Technology(IT), Telecommunications and public sectorswhere he has a strong track record forstrategy execution at senior leadership level.

In the IT and Telecommunications sectors, he led and developed teams in corporate andconsumer sales, international and domesticwholesale, product management andbusiness development.

In the public sector, he contributed to the establishment of Malaysia's principal hub tax incentive to attract moremultinational companies to locate theirregional headquarters and create high valuejobs in Malaysia.

He graduated with a Diploma in Commercefrom Tunku Abdul Rahman College in 1984and completed his MBA from the Universityof East Asia in 1992. He attended the MtEliza Business School Strategic LeadershipProgram in 2001 and the Harvard BusinessSchool Alumni Club of Malaysia’s ASEANSenior Management Development Programin 2007.

Daniel Teng does not hold any directorshipin public companies and listed issuers. Hehas no family relationship with any directorand/or major shareholder of the Company.He has not entered into any transaction,whether directly or indirectly, which has aconflict of interest with the Company, otherthan those disclosed in the accompanyingfinancial statements, if any, and has noconviction of offences within the past fiveyears other than traffic offences, if any.

CHERYL CHONG POH YEEG r o u p C h i e f F i n a n c i a l O f f i c e r F e m a l e , M a l ay s i a n

Cheryl Chong, 50, joined the Group in 2000as Head of Finance and has more than 20years of experience in the fields ofaccountancy, financial services andcorporate services. She was redesignated on1 July 2014 as Group Chief Financial Officerof the Company. Prior to joining the Group,Cheryl worked for a main board public listedcompany in Malaysia as the FinancialController and in one of the top internationalaccounting firms. She is a Certified PublicAccountant with the Malaysian Institute ofCertified Public Accountants, a CharteredAccountant with the Malaysian Institute ofAccountants and a Certified FinancialPlanner. She also holds a Master of BusinessAdministration (International Business) fromUniversity of Southern Queensland,Australia.

Cheryl Chong does not hold any directorshipin public companies and listed issuers. Shehas no family relationship with any directorand/or major shareholder of the Company.She has not entered into any transaction,whether directly or indirectly, which has aconflict of interest with the Company, otherthan those disclosed in the accompanyingfinancial statements, if any, and has noconviction of offences within the past fiveyears other than traffic offences, if any.

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KEY UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

DATO’ PAHAMIN A. RAJABC h a i r m a n o f B O A R D O F G O V E R N O R S

YAM TAN SRI DATO’ SERISYED ANWAR JAMALULLAIL

C h a n c e l l o r

PROF. DR. PATRICK KEE PENG KONG

V i c e C h a n c e l l o r , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

YAM TAN SRI DATO’ SERI SYED ANWAR JAMALULLAILC h a n c e l l o r

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullailcommenced his career with MalaysianAirlines Systems Berhad in 1975 as aFinancial Accountant, before moving on tohold senior positions in various companies.His last position was as Group ManagingDirector of Amanah Capital Partners Berhad.He is the former Chairman of the LembagaTabung Haji Investment Panel. Tan Sri Dato’Seri Syed Anwar was also the formerChairman of Media Prima Berhad, MRCBBerhad , DRB­Hicom Berhad, EON BankBerhad, Uni Asia Life Assurance Berhad, UniAsia General Insurance Berhad, MalakoffCorporation Berhad and the ExecutiveChairman of Realmild (M) Sdn Bhd andRadicare (M) Sdn Bhd. He was also formerlyan independent director of MaxisCommunications Berhad and Bangkok BankBerhad.

Currently, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar isthe Chairman of Cahya Mata SarawakBerhad, Nestle (M) Berhad, Lembaga ZakatSelangor, and Malaysia Airports HoldingsBerhad.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar holds aBachelor of Arts degree in Accounting fromMacquarie University in Sydney, Australia,having qualified in 1974. He is also aChartered Accountant and a CertifiedPractising Accountant (Australia).

DATO' PAHAMIN A.RAJABC h a i r m a n o f B O A R D O F G O V E R N O R S

Dato’ Pahamin A Rajab, an Advocate andSolicitor of the High Court of Malaya holdsseveral tertiary qualifications. He obtainedthe Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Historymajoring in International Relations from the University of Malaya in 1970; the Masterof Arts in Public Policy and Administrationmajoring in Economic Development from the University of Wisconsin, Madison,United States of America in 1978; a Law Degree with Honours from theUniversity of London in 1990; and apostgraduate Diploma in Syariah Law andPractice from the International IslamicUniversity, Malaysia in 1994. In 2006, he was conferred the Honorary Doctor ofLaws (honoris causa) by University ofNewscastle, and in 2011, HonoraryDoctorate by the University of Greenwich.

Dato’ Pahamin has worked in severalministries and government agencies inMalaysia over a 30­year period. He wasrecognised internationally as an expert inintellectual property laws by the WorldIntellectual Property Organisation . In Year2000, he was awarded the prestigious CyberChampion International Award by BusinessSoftware Alliance in Washington.

He is a trustee of the Perdana Global PeaceFoundation as well as Mahathir Chair ofGlobal Peace at the International IslamicUniversity of Malaysia. He is also anHonorary Rotarian of the Rotary Club ofGreater Kuala Lumpur.

PROF. DR. PATRICK KEE PENG KONGV i c e C h a n c e l l o r , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t yM a l e , M a l ay s i a n

Prof. Dr. Patrick Kee, 58, joined the Groupin 2012 and assumed his position on 1 January 2016 as Vice Chancellor. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering(Industrial with 1st Class Honours) in 1984 and earned a Doctor of Philosophy inMechanical Engineering in 1992 from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

He has more than 30 years of experienceworking in both academic and seniormanagement positions with themanufacturing industry and institutions of higher learning in Australia and Malaysia.He has received numerous awards andgrants for his research and has published his findings in reputable technicalpublications, journals and reports locally and internationally. He has also presentednumerous technical papers and keynotespapers at local and internationalconferences.

He is the external reviewer and examiner for international journals for advancedmanufacturing technology and higherdegree research theses for universities in Australian and the UK. He was awardedthe ”Promising Entrepreneur” by the AsiaPacific Young Entrepreneurs Organization in 1998 for his contribution in pioneeringand setting up a successful school withalmost a thousand students within a privatecollege in Malaysia.

Professor Dr. Patrick Kee does not hold any directorship in public companies andlisted issuers. He has no family relationshipwith any director and/or major shareholderof the Company. He has not entered into any transaction, whether directly orindirectly, which has a conflict of interestwith the Company, other than thosedisclosed in the accompanying financialstatements, if any, and has no conviction ofoffences within the past five years otherthan traffic offences, if any.

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KEY MANAGEMENT MEMBERS

CHEAH TEONG KEATP r i n c i p a l ,

S e g ¡ C o l l e g e P e n a n g

DOREEN D’ORVILLEP r i n c i p a l ,

S e g ¡ C o l l e g e S a r a w a k

DR. LISA TAN SAW POHS e n i o r V i c e P r e s i d e n t /

S e n i o r P r i n c i p a l , S u b a n g & K L C a m p u s e s

DR. SEE HOON PEOWP r i n c i p a l ,

S e g ¡ C o l l e g e K u a l a L u m p u r

NORMAN CHU SU JIUNP r i n c i p a l , S e g ¡ C o l l e g e

K o ta D a m a n s a r a /E x e c u t i v e V i c e P r e s i d e n t,

O p e r at i o n s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

DR. LISA TAN SAW POHS e n i o r V i c e P r e s i d e n t / S e n i o r P r i n c i p a l , S u b a n g & K L C a m p u s e sF e m a l e , M a l ay s i a n

Dr. Lisa Tan, 63, joined the Group in 2007and assumed her position on 1 March 2016as Senior Vice President and Senior Principal,Subang & KL Campuses. Dr. Lisa Tan, aneducator and an advocate for life­longlearning, holds a DBA from the University ofSouth Australia and an MBA from theUniversity of Bath, UK. She obtained aDiploma in Education from the NationalUniversity of Singapore and a B.Sc (Hons)from the University of London.

Dr. Lisa Tan has contributed her expertise tothe Malaysian private institutions of higherlearning for more than 30 years. Herknowledge and experience have led SEGiCollege Subang Jaya to achieve the highlycoveted MyQuest 6 Stars rating 3 times. Inthe latest evaluation exercise (2016/2017),the College achieved 6 stars in 9 categories,a record not achieved by any college inMalaysia. The success of the College inobtaining the latest ISO9001:2015certification is also a testament to herpassion towards quality tertiary education.

Dr. Lisa Tan does not hold any directorshipin public companies and listed issuers. Shehas no family relationship with any directorand/or major shareholder of the Company.She has not entered into any transaction,whether directly or indirectly, which has aconflict of interest with the Company, otherthan those disclosed in the accompanyingfinancial statements, if any, and has noconviction of offences within the past fiveyears other than traffic offences, if any.

NORMAN CHU SU JIUNP r i n c i p a l , S e g ¡ C o l l e g e K o ta D a m a n s a r a /E x e c u t i v e V i c e P r e s i d e n t, O p e r at i o n s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Norman Chu holds a Bachelor of Science inCivil Engineering and a Master of Science inCivil Engineering from Iowa State University,

USA. He is currently pursuing his Doctorateof Business Administration with UniversitiUtara Malaysia.

Norman worked as a Civil Engineer in boththe USA and Malaysia before joining SEGi in2005 as a lecturer for Civil Engineeringprogramme. He then became the Head ofthe School of The Built Environment,Registrar and then Vice President ofOperations in SEGi University beforeassuming his current position in January2016. He is an Associate Member of theAmerican Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)and a Graduate Member of the Board ofEngineers Malaysia (BEM).

DR. SEE HOON PEOWP r i n c i p a l , S e g ¡ C o l l e g e K u a l a L u m p u r

Dr. See holds a PhD in Sociology andAnthropology from International IslamicUniversity Malaysia, Master of Philosophy inSociology from University of Malaya and LLB(Hons) from University of Glamorgan (nowUniversity of South Wales). He has morethan 20 years of work experience in theEducation industry, with 10 years at seniormanagement level. He had ventured intomanagement and administration ofschools/colleges very early in his career. Hewas the youngest principal appointed in aprestigious Chinese Independent School, atthe age of 31. Prior to SEGi, he was Principalto two colleges where one of them had beeninvited by the Ministry to be upgraded toUniversity College status under hisleadership.

Dr. See remains active in academia. To date,he has published 4 books, 2 booklets, morethan 20 papers in reputable journals,books/proceedings and conferences. He hasachieved a reputation in research on issuesrelated to education, religion and theChinese in Malaysia. He also speaks andwrites regularly on similar issues in theMalaysian media.

Dr. See is also an active member of society.He holds and has held directorship andmembership in in various organizations,including the Good Shepherd Kindergarten,Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies andLife Long Learning Committee (MalaysianChinese Association).

DOREEN D’ORVILLEP r i n c i p a l , S e g ¡ C o l l e g e S a r a w a k

Doreen D’orville holds a Master of BusinessAdministration from the University ofSouthern Queensland and a BA (Hons) inBusiness Administration from a UKuniversity. She is also a certified trainer andhas conducted training for severalmultinational companies. She has overtwenty­five years of experience in educationin areas of administration, teaching andmanagement. Doreen believes that studentsshould undergo a holistic experience thatraises their aspirations, supports them toachieve their full potential and enables themto exceed their expectations. She brings awealth of experience which ensuresstudents receive the best possible supportat the College.

CHEAH TEONG KEATP r i n c i p a l , S e g ¡ C o l l e g e P e n a n g

Cheah Tong Keat holds a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration from RMITUniversity, and an MBA specialising inInformation Technology Management fromMaastricht School of Management. He iscurrently pursuing his Doctorate in BusinessAdministration from University UtaraMalaysia.

He was formerly in the IT and manufacturingindustries before his foray into the educationline. Since then, he has been involved inlecturing, training and human capitaldevelopment.

Some of his initiatives include setting up andrunning a human capital developmentbusiness for a renowned education groupand heading an educational institution whichfocuses on working adults and post graduatecourses.

His previous appointments include SeniorDirector of Post Graduate Studies for theINTI Education Group and Chief OperatingOfficer of MIM­INTI Management Institute.

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1. PROF. DR. AZRIN ESMADY ARIFFIND e p u t y V i c e - C h a n c e l l o R , S t u d e n t A f f a i r s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t yD e a n , F a c u lt y o f O p t o m e t r y & V i s i o n S c i e n c e s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

2. BRIGADIER GENERAL (RTD) PROF. DATO’ DR.HJ. SHOHAIMI ABDULLAHD e p u t y V i c e C h a n c e l l o r , S p e c i a l P r o j e c t s & G o v e r n m e n t R e l at i o n s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t Y

3. DR. DORIS PAMELA ALEXIUSS e n i o r V i c e P r e s i d e n t, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

4. ASSOC. PROF. DR. TEY KIM KUAND e a n , F a c u lt y o f P h a r m a c Y, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

5. PROF. DR. SAMIAH YASMIN ABDUL KADIRD e a n , F a c u lt y o f M e d i c i n e , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

6. ASSOC. PROF. DATUK DR. KHAIRIYAH BINTI ABD MUTTALIBD e a n , F a c u lt y o f D e n t i s t r y, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

7. DR. CHIA CHEE MINGD e a n , F a c u lt y o f E n g i n e e r i n g a n d T h e B u i lt E n v i r o n m e n t,S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

8. LYDIA FOONG YOKE YEANH e a d , F a c u lt y o f E d u c at i o n , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t yD i r e c t o r , C o n f u c i u s I n s t i t u t e , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

9. ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHAMMAD FIRDAUS LOW ABDULLAHD e a n , F a c u lt y o f C o m m u n i c at i o n & C r e at i v e D e s i g n ,S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

10. PROF. DR. STANLEY YAP PENG LOKD e a n o f G r a d u at e S c h o o l o f B u s i n e s s a n dC e n t r e f o r C o n t i n u i n g E d u c at i o n , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

11. PROF. DR. MOGANA DHAMOTHARANP r o f e s s o r , F a c u lt y o f E d u c at i o n , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

12. DR. MAHADEVAN A/L SUPRAMANIAMD i r e c t o r , R e s e a r c h & I n n o vat i o n M a n a g e m e n t C e n t r e &I n s t i t u t e o f G r a d u at e S t u d i e s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

13. DR. SUGUMARAN A/L SELLADURAID e a n , F a c u lt y o f B u s i n e s s , A c c o u n ta n c y & M a n a g e m e n T, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

14. WONG CHEE KONGR e g i s t r a r , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

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PROF. DR. AZRIN ESMADY ARIFFIND e p u t y V i c e - C h a n c e l l o R , S t u d e n t A f f a i r s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y D e a n , F a c u lt y o f O p t o m e t r y & V i s i o nS c i e n c e s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Prof. Dr. Azrin Ariffin obtained hisoptometric qualification in 1984 from theUniversity of New South Wales in Sydney,Australia and later earned a PhD in ClinicalOptometry in 1993 from City, University ofLondon. Prof. Dr. Azrin began his academiccareer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in1985, and progressed through the ranks in aperiod that spanned 20 years. Prof. Azrinwas the first ever appointed Professor ofOptometry in Malaysia and he is alsocredited as the first Dean of an Optometryschool in the country.

Prof. Azrin is on the Malaysian OpticalCouncil and various professional committeesthat deal with opto­political matters. He alsosits on some special committees of theMalaysian Qualifications Agency and theMinistry of Higher Education, on educationalissues at large.

BRIGADIER GENERAL (RTD) PROF.DATO’ DR. HJ. SHOHAIMI ABDULLAHD e p u t y V i c e C h a n c e l l o r , S p e c i a l P r o j e c t s & G o v e r n m e n t R e l at i o n s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t Y

Brigadier General Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hj. Shohaimihas held various senior appointments in theMalaysian Army prior to joining the NationalDefense University of Malaysia (UPNM) as aSenior Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering in2008.

He obtained his Professorship from theuniversity in 2012. He was later appointed tobe the Assistant Vice Chancellor to lead theUPNM Institute of Executive Studies (NIEED)

in 2011. In the year 2012, UPNM undertook acollaboration with the International College ofAutomotive (ICAM) and Prof. Shohaimi wasappointed as the Chief Executive to guideICAM to embrace its new role as a University.Prof. Shohaimi and his team completed theirmission in ICAM and returned to UPNM tohead the Centre for Postgraduate Studies atthe end of 2014 as its Dean.

Prof. Shohaimi is an active member of theInternational Ballistic Society. He hasconducted several researches in the ballisticfield and has published a fair amount of papersin the fields of ballistic and defense science. He is also an active member of the CharteredInstitute of Logistic and Transport (CILT) andwas appointed as Chartered Member in 2014.

PROF. DR. SAMIAH YASMINABDUL KADIRD e a n , F a c u lt y o f M e d i c i n E , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Prof. Dr. Samiah Yasmin obtained herMedical Doctor degree (M.D.) fromUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in1991. She pursued her interest in PrimaryMedical Care and obtained a Masters inFamily Medicine, also from UKM, in 1998.Prof. Yasmin has been in medical educationfor more than 25 years and was heavilyinvolved in the development of the Facultyof Medicine, SEGi University since 2010.Prior to joining SEGi, Prof. Yasmin was theHead for the Department of FamilyMedicine, Faculty of Medicine, UKM. Herstrong background in medical education hasplaced her to serve as panel in accreditationof medically related programmes with theMalaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Sheis also involved in academic and researchcommittees besides supervising Master'sstudents in medical and health related fields.As a medical doctor, she was involved inleading several medical missions in East Asiaas well as being involved in establishing andmanaging several healthcare facilities inMalaysia.

ASSOC. PROF. DATUK DR. KHAIRIYAH BINTI ABD MUTTALIBD e a n , F a c u lt y o f D e n t i s t r y, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Datuk Dr. Khairiyah became Dean of Facultyof Dentistry (FOD) SEGi University on 1September 2016. She has a Bachelor ofDental Surgery (Bristol) and a postgraduateDPHDent (Sydney) and is a registered DentalPublic Health Specialist. She was formerlythe Principal Director of Oral Health,Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).

Her former roles included being the Registrarof the Malaysian Dental Council, Chair of theJoint Technical Committee on Accreditationof Dental Degree Programme; Chair of theExecutive Committee for the National OralHealth Plan 2011­2020 and member of theNational Conjoint Committee forPostgraduate Dental Education. Shecontinues to be a member of the MalaysianDental Council and the Malaysian DentalDeans’ Council.

She was active in 8 national oral healthsurveys which included being nationalcoordinator, principal investigator andauthor/co­author of national survey reports,WHO and MOH documents, programmeguidelines and other documents on oralhealthcare in Malaysia. She continues to bea member of the Academy of MedicineMalaysia. She is also SEGi FODRepresentative on the National Oral HealthResearch Initiative (NOHRI) Committee, andNational Oral Cancer Initiative (NOCI). Shewas made a Fellow of the Academy ofMedicine Malaysia (FAMM) andDistinguished Fellow of Asia of theInternational College of Dentist (FICD). Shehas received three Federal awards from theDYMM Yang Di Pertuan Agong ­ AMN, KMNand Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN).

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DR. DORIS PAMELA ALEXIUSS e n i o r V i c e P r e s i d e n t, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Dr. Doris Alexius is a doctorate graduatefrom University of Newcastle, Australia,MBA, International Business, RMIT, Australiaand BSc Zoology, India. Her doctoralresearch was entitled “Corporate SocialResponsibility in Relation to Firm Size andOwnership”. Dr. Doris is passionate aboutteaching and learning and went on tocomplete the USQ, Australia, PG Certificatein Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education.

In her capacity as Senior Vice President, sheis responsible for the University’s wide policyand strategy related to Examinations andQuality Assurance. Dr. Doris drives theacademic strategy and overall academicperformance of the University. She is alsoresponsible for developing a performanceculture that promotes teaching excellenceand improved retention rate. Dr. Doris has30 years of experience as a tertiary educator.

PROF. DR. STANLEY YAP PENG LOKD e a n o f G r a d u at e S c h o o l o f B u s i n e s s a n dC e n t r e f o r C o n t i n u i n g E d u c at i o N ,S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Prof. Dr. Stanley Yap Peng Lok holds aDoctorate in Business Administration fromthe University of South Australia, a Master inBusiness Administration from the Universityof Hull and a Bachelor of Accountancy withHonours from the University of Bolton. Heis a member of the Chartered of Institute ofMarketing, Fellow (Academic) member of theAssociation of International Accountants,FAA accreditation panel member of FinanceAccreditation Agency, and Certification andCPD board member of Malaysian FinancialPlanning Council.

Prof. Dr. Stanley Yap is the Chief Editor ofAsia Pacific Journal of Business, Humanitiesand Education, Head of Social Science

Cluster, Project Deputy Director of QSWorld Ranking Steering Committee, ISOManagement Review Committee, DeputyEnvironment and Quality ManagementRepresentative, member of the ResearchBoard and Senate of SEGi University. He hasbeen appointed as an Auditor for MalaysiaResearch Assessment by the Ministry ofHigher Education.

Prof. Dr. Stanley Yap has more than 20 yearsof work experience as a practitioner,educator and researcher, having graduated anumber of PhDs and Masters students withindexed published works in fields as diverseas Accountancy, Financial Planning,Franchising and Internationalisation,Banking and Finance, MarketingManagement, Transaction Cost Economicsand Entrepreneurship and have beenattached to a number of local as well asmultinational companies. Having previouslyholding senior positions in multinational andpublic listed organisations, his roles werecreating wealth, running the day­to­dayoperations, developing franchising projectsand sponsorships.

Prof. Dr. Stanley Yap is the Visiting Professorof Sultan Idris Education University and wasthe Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business,Management and Social Sciences, QuestInternational University Perak beforeassuming his current role as the Dean ofGraduate School of Business and Centre forContinuing Education.

PROF. DR. MOGANA DHAMOTHARANP r o f e s s o r , F a c u lt y o f E d u c at i o n , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Prof. Dr. Mogana Dhamotharan joined theFaculty of Education, SEGi University on 15February 2012. She was with the WawasanOpen University Penang as Professor andDean of the School of Foundation andLiberal Studies from September 2008 toFebruary 2011 and the Dean of the Schoolof Education, Languages andCommunications, Wawasan OpenUniversity, Kuala Lumpur from March 2011to December 2011.

She was also Associate Professor in theDepartment of Educational Foundations,Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute ofEducation, University of Brunei Darussalam.Prof. Dr. Mogana was a tutor with Universityof Malaya from 1977 to 1980, a lecturer fromMay 1982 and Associate Professor from1995 to 2005. She has worked part­time andfull­time as lecturer in the Language Centre,ITM. She has worked as the Commonwealthof Learning Consultant to the OpenUniversity of Sri Lanka from January to March2004 on the Master of Arts in TeacherEducation (MATE) Programme. She wasgranted a Visiting Fellowship from theCommonwealth of Learning in Vancouverfrom August 1994 to January 1995. Shespent six months in Vancouver, Canadaworking in the area of Distance Learning. Shehas served on numerous Committees andBoards whilst at the University of Malaya andreceived Awards of Merit for Performanceand Service.

She received the Overseas Research Student(ORS) Award by the Council of ViceChancellors and College Principals (CVCP)United Kingdom in the final year of herdoctoral studies in Glasgow University,Scotland, United Kingdom from 1985 to1988.

Her publications include co­authored books,preschool books, refereed contributions inbooks, refereed articles in internationaljournals, refereed articles in local journals,other peer refereed publications, reports,and contributions in newspapers andmagazines. She has presented papers andconducted workshops at International,Regional and Local Conferences, Seminarsand Workshops. Professor Dr MoganaDhamotharan is also the PrincipalResearcher for the Development of aComprehensive and Integrated Model ofQuality Malaysian ECCE: Conceptualizationof a Framework for Policy toward theDevelopment of a Malaysian Quality ECCEFramework from March 2015 untill March2019. This research is supported in part bythe Ministry of Education, Malaysia (LongTerm Research Grant CodeLRGS/SEGi/2015­0024­106­04).

Her research interests include: TeacherEducation and Professional Development,TESL Methodology, Pedagogy, and DistanceLearning.

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ASSOC. PROF. DR. TEY KIM KUAND e a n , F a c u lt y o f P h a r m a c y, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tey obtained her Bachelor ofPharmacy in 1991 from University ofBradford and her Doctor of Philosophy fromThe University of London. She carries morethan 20 years experience in her belt as apharmacist, with various disciplines includinghospital, community and industrial pharmacyboth in UK and Malaysia.

Prior to SEGi, she was attached toInternational Medical University, holding thepositions of Head of Department andProgramme Coordinator.

She was a member of the Joint TechnicalCommittee for the Pharmacy BoardMalaysia, appointed by the Ministry ofHealth; and the panel auditor for CommunityPharmacy appointed by MalaysianPharmaceutical Society.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tey is a member of numerousprofessional bodies and committees. She hasconducted and supervised multidisciplinaryresearch in various aspects of pharmacypractice and pharmacy education. From timeto time, she is often invited as a speaker andknowledge partner at both local andinternational conferences.

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHAMMAD FIRDAUS LOW ABDULLAHD e a n , F a c u lt y o f C o m m u n i c at i o n & C r e at i v eD e s i g n , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firdaus holds a PhD inOrganizational Communications and a Master’s of Science in CorporateCommunications from Universiti PutraMalaysia (UPM), a Masters in Economic,specialising in Economic Development &Planning and a Bachelor of Arts in Economicswith honours from International IslamicUniversity Malaysia (IIUM).

He started his career in 1991 as theAssistant Director in the Rectors OfficeIIUM. In 1995, he joined Telekom MalaysiaBerhad (TM) in the Corporate Sales Division.In 1997, he was assigned to MultimediaUniversity (MMU) Malacca, a subsidiaryCompany of TM as the Director of MarketingCommunication. He was a key member ofthe MMU rebranding team, and was also keyin developing MMU’s corporate identity.From 1999 – 2012, Firdaus moved to GroupCorporate Communications Division TM asthe Assistant General Manager.

He has vast experience in internal andexternal communications, event andexhibition management (local &international), public relations, corporate &creative multimedia publications, media &social media management, CorporateResponsibility Strategy and StakeholderManagement. In 2012, he was promoted tohead Multimedia College Sdn Bhd, a wholly­owned subsidiary of MMU as the ChiefExecutive Officer / General Manager beforeassuming his current position as the Dean,Faculty of Communication & CreativeDesign on 4 February 2015.

DR. CHIA CHEE MINGD e a n , F a c u lt y o f E n g i n e e r i n g a n d T h e B u i ltE n v i r o n m e n t, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Dr. Chia Chee Ming started his career atSEGi University and has been lecturing since2009, specialised in Applied Mechanics. Heis now holding the position of Dean at theFaculty of Engineering & The BuiltEnvironment, as well as the Chief Editor forSEGi Review: Engineering & TechnologicalAdvances.

Dr. Chia obtained both his Bachelor ofMechanical Engineering Degree (1st ClassHonours) and PhD from the prestigiousUniversity of Sheffield in 2004 and 2008,respectively. His PhD study was funded byRolls Royce and Dr. Chia was awarded theOverseas Research Scholarship (ORS)throughout his postgraduate study.Academics aside, he was appointed asChairman (2015 & 2016) of ‘ElshaddaiRefugee Learning Centre’, a non­profit NGOin collaboration with UNHCR to provideschooling opportunities for refugee childrenin Klang. As a committee member of‘Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled(Klang Centre)’, he is also in charge ofcurriculum development for the disabledsince 2015.

Prof. Dr. Stanley Yap is the Visiting Professorof Sultan Idris Education University and wasthe Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business,Management and Social Sciences, QuestInternational University Perak beforeassuming his current role as the Dean ofGraduate School of Business and Centre forContinuing Education.

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DR. SUGUMARAN A/L SELLADURAID e a n , F a c u lt y o f B u s i n e s s , A c c o u n ta n c y & M a n a g e m e n t, S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Dr. Sugumaran attained his Doctorate inBusiness Administration from UniversityUtara Malaysia and Master in BusinessAdministration major in MarketingManagement from University of Wales, U.Kand Bachelor of Accountancy fromUniversity of Bolton, U.K.

He has more than 22 years of experience inthe education industry, which includesregulatory, product development, operationand management. He plays a pivotal role intransforming the largest Faculty of Business,Accounting and Management into the mostprofitable unit in SEGi University & Colleges.Apart from his leadership role at the faculty,he is also involved in research anddevelopment, focusing in the fields ofStrategic Planning, Corporate SocialReporting and Active Teaching and Learning.His research articles have been published inJournal of International Business andEconomics (SCOPUS).

DR. MAHADEVAN A/L SUPRAMANIAMD i r e c t o r , R e s e a r c h & I n n o vat i o nM a n a g e m e n t C e n t r e & I n s t i t u t e o fG r a d u at e S t u d i e s , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Dr. Mahadevan serves as Director, Researchand Innovation Management Centre &Institute of Graduate Studies of SEGiUniversity. He provides leadership indeveloping a strategic R&D Blueprint forhigh impact research, drawing his expertisein R&D strategy, policy, funding andgovernance to deliver high quality researchand in parallel, heading the postgraduate byresearch programmes at SEGi University.

He has many years of experience in bothacademia and industry. Prior to joining SEGiUniversity in the 2015, Dr. Mahadevan hasheld multiple portfolios including Head ofR&D at Taylor’s University, Head of ResearchCommercialisation at Taylor’s ConsultancySdn Bhd, a commercial arm of Taylor’sUniversity, R&D Engineer at Xyratex, UnitedKingdom and Software Engineer at ONSemiconductor (formerly known asMotorola).

Dr. Mahadevan’s expertise lies in R&Ddevelopment and policies, EnterpriseResource Planning, Business ProcessManagement and Integrated Technologiesfor industries. He has shared most of hisexperiences on his expertise through publictalks and has written many papers and bookswhich has been published all over the world.Dr. Mahadevan holds a DBA from theTwintech International University College ofTechnology Malaysia and a Master’s Degreefrom University Malaya.

LYDIA FOONG YOKE YEANH e a d , F a c u lt y o f E d u c at i o n , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t yD i r e c t o r , C o n f u c i u s I n s t i t u t e , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Lydia Foong has been involved in EarlyChildhood Care and Education (ECCE) forover 27 years, both locally and in the UK.She holds a St Nicholas Montessori Diploma(UK), Certificate in Montessori PrimaryEducation, BEd (Hons) from University ofGreenwich, Master in EducationalManagement from University of Malaya, andis currently a PhD candidate.

She has played a key role in the strategy,facilitation and development of variousprogrammes and ECCE advocacy initiativesand holds memberships to numerousassociations. Today, she spearheads theNKEA project for Early Child Care andEducation Training initiatives as part of theEconomic Transformation Programme underthe Prime Minister’s Department. She isactively involved in research projects thatfocus on early childhood care and educationpolicies, teacher education and reflectivepractice.

WONG CHEE KONGR e g i s t r a r , S e g ¡ U n i v e r s i t y

Wong Chee Kong currently holds theportfolio of the Registrar in SEGi University.He first joined SEGi University in 2010 asthe Head of the School of InformationTechnology.

His 19 years of work experience in theeducation industry spans across diverseareas of teaching, training, educationmanagement and administration. Heobtained his undergraduate andpostgraduate qualifications from theUniversity of Lincoln, UK.

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The Malaysian government iscommitted to providing the highestquality of education to its students.This can be seen in the variousinitiatives it has introduced toproduce holistic graduates with abalance of academic knowledge andindustrial experience. Preparing thestudents for workplace has been andwill also be given an even greateremphasis by SEGi in the comingyears.

Some of the initiatives by thegovernment include 2u2i (study fortwo years and intern for another twoyears), and the CEO @ FacultyProgramme and APEL (Accreditationof Prior Experiential Learning). SEGihas participated in some of theseinitiatives and we believe that they will enhance the quality ofeducation and enrolment for SEGi.

Another signficant focus under thegovernment initiatives is the movetowards online learning. Malaysiaonline education is expected toproject a strong compound annualgrowth rate of 16.4% over theforecast period from 2016 to 2023.This is attributed to the initiatives by the government and the smartphone and tablet users in the country. In line with thisinitiative, SEGi has also established on online learning platform, PACE(Professional and ContinuingEducation) which should see furthergrowth in near future.

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MESSAGE FROM THEChairman

On behalf of theBoard of Directors, it gives me greatpleasure to presentto you the AnnualReport and AuditedFinancial Statementsof SEG InternationalBhd (“SEG¡”) and the Group for theyear ended 31 December 2017.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri MegatNajmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Megat KhasIndependent Non­Executive Chairman

Management Discussion & Analysis

FinancialPerformanceI am pleased to report that the Groupachieved a revenue of RM256.3 million anda profit before taxation of RM45.8 million, adecrease of 1.5% and an increase of 52.3%respectively, as compared to the previousfinancial year.

The Group achieved a commendableperformance with the earnings beforeinterest, tax, depreciation and amortisation(“EBITDA”) of RM61.7 million compared to RM42.6 million in the previous financialyear. This reflects an increase of 44.8% in EBITDA.

The improvement in EBITDA and profit beforetax is mainly a result of our streamliningexercise where assets and resources wereutilised efficiently. I am proud to announcethat the Group has put in place the rightstrategies to enhance the shareholders’ value.

The Group’s balance sheet continues to behealthy, closing the year with deposits, cash and bank balances of RM83.5 million andtotal assets of RM265 million.

Dividends and Cash DistributionsAs part of our mission to deliver strongshareholder value in the form of dividendyield, the Board of Directors has declared aninterim single tier dividend of 3.5 sen perordinary share in respect of the financial yearended 31 December 2017. This interimdividend was paid on 18 January 2018,totaling more than RM43 million.

The Group will strive to maintain a balanceby providing its shareholders withsustainable cash returns from dividendswhile conserving adequate funds for capitalexpenditure to enhance future profitability.

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Operational ReviewSEGi is passionate about what we do,sparking enthusiasm and inspiring thecurious young minds to achieve their goalsand dream career. We provide a high­qualityand conducive environment for our currentstudent population of 20,000 across fivecampuses to learn and continue to grow.SEGi encourages the leaders of tomorrow toembrace lifelong learning, hence, theestablishment of Professional andContinuing Education (PACE).

Alongside our investment in world­classfacilities and talented scholars, we arecommitted to enhancing student learningexperience through our innovative andindustry­relevant teaching techniques, andcareer service advices for graduates.

It has been a remarkable 12 months for us.SEGi has implemented various initiatives tonurture young people such as theintroduction of Jom ke SEGi interest­freeeducation loan scheme. This financial aidfrom SEGi is an exclusive offer tounderprivileged Bumiputera students in theB40 income group.

We have also introduced a new tuition feepayment method via JomPAY to helpstudents settle their tuition fee online withjust a few clicks. The new payment methodwas aimed at eliminating the long queue atStudent Bursaries.

SEGi was founded on the ethos, “qualityeducation within the reach of willing mindsand natural talents”, and it continues to

guide us in our strategic plans. We believethat access to education and opportunitiesto learn should be made available to all,regardless of background or financialcircumstances.

With that in mind and in line with ourstrategy to expand our range of affordableand internationally­recognised degreeprogrammes, SEGi has launched BSc (Hons)Architecture under the Faculty ofEngineering and The Built Environment.

In the past year, we have also inked severalagreements with prestigious internationaluniversities – University of Albany,Minnesota State University, University ofToledo and University of Wyoming as ouruniversity partners for the American DegreeProgram (ADP).

Our search for excellence never ceases.I am delighted to share our accomplishmentsin the 2016/2017 Malaysia QualityEvaluation System (MyQuest) ratings, asthree campuses – SEGi College Subang Jaya, SEGi College Penang and SEGi CollegeSarawak received a six­star rating(outstanding) while SEGi College KualaLumpur obtained a five­star rating(excellent).

The six­star ratings were another accoladeto SEGi’s trove as we have also won bronzein the Education & Learning category at thePutra Brand Awards (PBA) 2017. We willalways strive to do the best for our students.

CorporateDevelopmentsI am pleased to report that during the yearunder review, the Company issued bonusshares on the basis of 5 bonus shares forevery 7 existing SEGi shares held. The Boardwas of the view that the Bonus Issue was themost appropriate avenue of rewarding theexisting shareholders for their continuoussupport through the years. The Bonus Issuealso enhanced the Company’s capital base toa level which is more reflective of its currentscale of operations and assets employed.

On 18 January 2017, the Companycompleted its Capital Repayment consistingof a cash distribution of 15 sen per ordinaryshare amounting to RM108.3 million to theshareholders. The Capital Repayment hadagain enabled the Company to reward theshareholders for their continuous supportthrough cash distribution and valueenhancement by returning equity toshareholders and increase the Group’s returnon equity without affecting shareholders’shareholding.

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Corporate SustainabilitySustainability has always been a part and parcel of SEGi’s culture aswe strive to achieve continual growth. We recognise that we needto be sustainable to add value to our organisation.

Through the Board engagements, we have identified several keythemes of sustainability practices that will contribute towards thebetterment of SEGi, environment and society. The practices of SEGiinclude the following:

• Social sustainability• Environmental sustainability • Sustainability governance

Social Sustainability

SEGi has always encouraged its management and staff to be involvedwith charity work because we believe in giving back to thecommunity. Among the programmes were:

(a) Scholarship programmesSince our establishment in 1977, SEGi has offered more thanRM100 million worth of scholarships to the brightest and mosttalented young minds to enable them to continue with theirtertiary studies. In 2017, we have also introduced a new interestfree education loan scheme, Jom ke SEGi to reach moreunderprivileged Bumiputera students.

(b) Faculty of Dentistry community workStaff and dental students from the Faculty of Dentistry at SEGiUniversity have organised various events throughout 2017 toraise awareness of oral health care. Some of the campaigns wereThe Future Smiles, A Mighty Molars and Friends, Health BehindEvery Smile, and many more.

(c) A Heartbeat’s Journey SEGi organised A Heartbeat’s Journey event for children of Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK) in conjunction with UniversalChildren’s Day.

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Environmental Sustainability

In recent years, society have become increasingly concerned aboutenvironmental preservation. SEGi has also long adoptedenvironmental stewardship as part of its strategy towardssustainability. Throughout the year 2017, we continued to makeprogress to operate responsibly to meet the expectation of thesociety.

On­going efforts were carried out to establish teaching and researchmethodology to promote sustainability within and beyond SEGi. Our initiatives have been re­aligned to reflect our commitment to be a responsible Group with effective policies to protect theenvironment and promote sustainability at all levels.

Sustainability Governance

Strong governance structures and clear policies of accountabilityenabled SEGi to promote sustainability in our business strategy.These structures were embedded into our business agenda wherebythe Board was ultimately responsible for the management, direction,and long­term success for SEGi.

Moving forward, SEGi will be looking into developing a longer­termgovernance structure to ensure smooth incorporation ofresponsibilities over sustainability in the day­to­day operations. Thestructure will take into consideration the aspiration to improve oursustainability efforts and develop a long­term substainabilityprogramme.

Future Outlook and Way ForwardOur ambition in the coming year is to exceed the students, staff andpartners expectations. SEGi aims to provide the best environmentfor our staff and support for our students, to empower them to be the best, in line with our brand promise, The Best in You, Made Possible.

Although higher education is expected to be increasinglycompetitive, SEGi will continue to be a leading university that offersa rewarding student experience. We are ambitious and optimistic forthe coming year, with plans to build on and create new partnerships.

The Group has taken positive steps to expand its adult learningmarket and its network to escalate the recruitment of internationalstudents. The Group has also successfully streamlined its operationsin the previous year resulting in a significant improvement in itsmargins.

The Group is poised to see further growth particularly in internationalstudent recruitment in the near future.

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AcknowledgementsOn behalf of the Board, I wish to thankour valued shareholders for theirunwavering trust and continuoussupport. It remains our priority toconsistently deliver shareholder valuewhile expanding the Group’s business.

I would like to take this opportunity toconvey my thanks and appreciation tothe management and staff of the Groupfor their commitment and dedication indelivering the results of the Group. I alsowish to acknowledge our global partners,students, regulatory authorities, bankersand business associates for theirunwavering support and confidence inthe Group. It is with your gracioussupport that we are able to continuereaching even greater heights.

2018 will be another eventful year forSEGi. We are poised and positioned forgrowth, and I am encouraged and excitedabout the future as we continue to focuson building our competitive advantageand strategise to shape the Group foryears to come. I look forward to yourcontinued interest and support as weprogress to the next chapter in 2018.

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Megat Najmuddin Bin Dato’ Seri Dr Haji Megat Khas Chairman

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2017 was a successful year for SEGi.Our students’ academic performanceremained strong at all levels – diploma,undergraduate and postgraduate. Weare also proud of our academic andcorporate staff for performing wellthroughout the year.

SEGi has been producing the nextgeneration of leaders in diverse fieldssince our establishment in 1977.Moving forward after more than 40years, SEGi is committed to continuingits effort to be a strong higher educationprovider nationally and globally. Wemust anticipate and respond to thegrowing challenges by focusing onresearch, teaching and scholarship.

We are driven by a vision of success andexcellence and share the vision of afuture bolstered by employment­readygraduates from SEGi. True to ourmission to be the premier regionalhigher education provider, SEGi wasrecognised for its educational excellencein outstanding achievement as the onlyhigher education group with the highest6 Stars rating in the 2016/2017Malaysia Quality Evaluation System(MyQuest) ratings. SEGi College SubangJaya, SEGi College Penang and SEGiCollege Sarawak achieved the highest 6Stars (outstanding) rating while SEGiCollege Kuala Lumpur received the 5Stars (excellent) rating.

In line with our mission, SEGi will focuson building & strengthening ourgraduates’ capability and prepare ourgraduates to be leaders of tomorrow,ready for challenges in a diverseeconomic system. Our academic andprofessional staff have carried out a hostof initiatives, which are critical to thesuccess of this mission.

SEGi University launched a new degreeprogramme, Bachelor of Science (Hons)in Architecture to meet the risingdemand of architects in our country.The University also achieved a majormilestone by producing the first Doctorof Philosophy in Management graduatein 2017.

None of this would be possible withoutthe hard work and dedication from allour staff. In conclusion, on behalf of mycolleagues at SEGi, I present the annualreport, recording SEGi’s continuedprogress, efforts and achievements inthe past year. I look forward to elevatingSEGi to a higher level not only on thelocal stage but also the global stage.

MESSAGE FROM THECHANCELLOR

“ The combination ofour strong academicreputation, with the

emphasis onemployability and

the students’experience have

brought immensesuccess, winning

multiple awards inthe past year.”

Yam Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Anwar Jamalullail

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In this ever­changing world, educationcannot remain stagnant. Education isfundamentally about providing ourstudents with the best intellectual andphysical environment to learn and forconducting research. At SEGi, weinspire people, including our staff, tolearn, achieve and make the most outof life.

With five campuses, SEGi is unleashinga flood of knowledge to producegraduates who are capable of holdingleading positions in the employmentmarket. Our schools and facultiescontinued to remain vibrant, each ledby experienced and motivated scholarsand researchers, aimed at inspiringthousands of young minds.

Our talented staff use flexibleapproaches to deliver industry­relevantcurriculum to help students reach theirfull potential, paving way and preparingthem for the challenging employmentmarket.

In our strategic plan, SEGi has alwaysstressed on training students to work inan international context, while at thesame time, facilitate in the formation oflearning communities.

MESSAGE FROM THE GroupManagingDirector

“ Our goal is tocontinue to developgenerations ofgraduates who willlead, innovate andsolve the problemsat hand to take onthe challenges ofjob market.”

Tan Sri Clement HiiGroup Managing Director

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We have already taken successful stepstowards achieving this and it isreflected in the large number of localand international students on a year­to­year basis. Since our establishment in1977, SEGi has more than 120,000alumni. However, this does not meanwe can rest on our laurels. The statisticsproved that we are on the right trackand SEGi, as a group, should continuewith our efforts.

For the long­term, SEGi is geared toimprove not only the quality ofeducation, but also to build moreopportunities for students and create abetter working environment for theemployees.

Looking back at the past year, SEGi hassucceeded in positioning itself as anexcellent higher education provider,rooted in its own region and alsorecognised as a centre that bringstogether the brightest young minds,with the aim of producing graduates ofthe 21st century.

In the coming years, SEGi willstrengthen this position, so that we cancontinue to make a contribution to thesociety. Here’s our bottom line: weilluminate the brain to spark the heartsand minds of youths, in hopes that thestudents will realise a life goal thatchanges their path in the future.

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SEGi University and Colleges stands as one of the leading private higher educationinstitutions in Malaysia, committed to excellence and to creating a better future foryouths through our focus on innovative programmes.

The Best in You, Made Possible ­ we deliver this promise through industry­relevantmodules with industry­standard facilities.

Students are at the very heart of SEGi. Therefore, we place a strong emphasis on theirsoft skills and employability, creating pathways for all students to maximise theiracademic potential to succeed upon graduation. The first step of your journey to successbegins with education.

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MEDICINEMedical programme is developed especially for students who believe in making adifference in the lives of others through the delivery of better health care. It preparesaspiring doctors for a challenging career ahead that covers the parameters of promotion,prevention, therapeutic and rehabilitative medicine.

The Faculty of Medicine at SEGi University strives to produce doctors who are lifelonglearners, keeping abreast with technological advances in medicine, to ensure the community receives prompt, accurate and effective care. This is madepossible through the diverse teaching and learning experiences that are student andpatient­centred promoting holistic care and emphasising professional and ethical values.

The faculty provides diverse learning opportunities in a variety of clinical settings acrossthe country. Students will be able to develop leadership skills to become doctors oftomorrow. Our undergraduate programme is fully accredited by the MalaysianQualifications Agency (MQA) and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). It also bringsstudents one step closer to excelling in the United States Medical Licensing Examination(USMLE).

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OPTOMETRY & VISION SCIENCESContemporary optometry has gone well beyond spectacles and contact lenses. This philosophy isembedded within the Bachelor of Optometry (Hons) offered by the Faculty of Optometry and VisionSciences at SEGi University. SEGi is one of the few higher education institutions to offer an optometryprogramme. Students will gain knowledge and expertise in subjects relating to the identification andtreatment of dysfunctions and disorders of vision, and the vision system.

Our clinical system under the umbrella of SEGi EyeCare composes of the general optometric, specialtyclinics and an optical dispensary, as it ensures effective learning and teaching for students. Throughoutthe studies, students can also gain practical experience using the latest specialised equipment. Most recently, the faculty has launched a new eye centre, Rotary­SEGi Eye Centre that exposes studentsto a real world setting within the campus.

We place a strong emphasis on students’ interest to foster the development of skills for problem solving,critical thinking and communication as we try to shape students to become lifelong learners. Our undergraduate programme is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and it isalso listed in the World Council Optometry (WCO) list of Optometry Schools in Asia Pacific.

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DENTISTRYThe Faculty of Dentistry at SEGiUniversity aims to place quality oralhealth education within the reach ofwilling minds and natural talents. Westrive to be a premier higher educationprovider that empowers studentsthrough innovative technologies andstudent­centric learning techniqueswith the objective of producing dentalpractitioners who are knowledgeableand technically competent, sociallyresponsible and responsive to thechanging health needs of thecommunity.

Our graduates should also be able tofunction effectively and independentlyin a dental team and adhere to thestandards of professional conduct and

ethics, and in time able to promotecontinuous professional developmentthrough research and innovation. Thefaculty boasts a teaching facility thatensures students have hands­ontraining to develop necessary skills andaptitude.

The teaching facilities include 58dental units, 53 prosthetic workstations, six dental X­rays facilities andhave recently expanded to include a 28dental chair clinic. The programme hasreceived full accreditation from theMalaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA) and graduates are fullyregistrable with the Malaysian DentalCouncil.

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PHARMACYThe Faculty of Pharmacy at SEGi University has a core team of qualified and experiencedacademic staff who are dedicated in teaching and research, andpassionate about the pharmacyprofession. The pharmacyprogramme aims to integratescientific, clinical and professionalknowledge with soft skills, providinggraduates with competency andskills to contribute effectively within the health care system.

Students will gain hands­onexperience in different pharmacysettings throughout the four years,with built­in experiential placementsin community and hospitalpharmacy, as well as pharmaceuticalindustry. The faculty boastslaboratories that are equipped withhigh­tech and modern instruments.There are also clinical skills lab, a mock pharmacy, aseptic unit andmedical museum.

Our curriculum is designed andtaught in an integrated mannerthroughout the duration of theprogramme to provide students withthe scientific knowledge and skills in achieving competencies in thedifferent discipline of pharmacy. The programme is fully accredited by the Malaysian QualificationsAgency (MQA) and Pharmacy BoardMalaysia (PBM).

BIOMEDICALSCIENCEThe Biomedical Science programme is designed to produce highly trained skilled graduates toproduce a desirable percentage of scientist and researchers in Malaysia. Our BBMS graduatespossess skills and talents in diagnostic, analytical, managerial and research competencies.

With the strategic learning methods and experiences adopted by SEGi University, graduates will beable to seek employment in various industries including pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies,hospitals, community health centres, biotechnology companies, biomedical research institutes,forensic laboratories, blood banks, and many more.

ENGINEERING& THE BUILTENVIRONMENTThe Faculty of Engineering and The BuiltEnvironment focuses on a student­centeredenvironment, allowing student­teacherinteraction from Malaysia and our partneruniversities worldwide. Students haveaccess to work in advanced laboratories and workshops with essential tools in thedevelopment of engineering skills.

The programmes are delivered using appliedmethodologies and state­of­the­artengineering facilities. All our engineeringprogrammes are fully accredited by theBoard of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) which isa signatory to the Washington Accord, an international accreditation agreement for professional engineering academicdegrees, between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries.

The recognition indicates that SEGigraduates meet international academicstandards to practice engineering at aninternational level. As Malaysia is a signatoryof the Washington Accord, it makes SEGigraduates more employable as they canexpand career in countries under thesignatories.

BUSINESS & ACCOUNTINGThe Faculty of Business and Accountancy isthe largest and most established in SEGi andwe take pride in providing the highest qualityof business education through the delivery ofindustry­relevant and innovative programmesin accordance with the ever­changingbusiness world. The faculty is committed todevelop global business professionals toproduce leaders of tomorrow.

Students will experience a variety of learningmethods including lectures, seminars,workshops, presentations and practicalsessions on the job. We work with some of the world’s most prestigious universities from the United Kingdom and Australia to develop a knowledge­rich and industry­relevant curriculum.

SEGi has also established a Centre ofExcellence (CoE) to ensure a world­classtertiary education for our business andaccounting students. In line with our brandpromise to provide a complete learningexperience, SEGi works closely with reputableindustry advisors to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and experience.

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ALLIEDHEALTH SCIENCESAllied health covers a wide range of professions, to name a few, nurses, workplace safety andmedical officers, technologists, environmental health specialists and hospital administrators.Their duties may include but not limited to the identification, evaluation and prevention ofinjuries, disease and disorders.

The Allied Health Science programmes have intensive learning modules with a strong emphasison procedural skills. The curriculum will guide students to evaluate patients’ responses, evaluatework environment safety, ensure environmental health, perform medical laboratory tests andmake appropriate decisions about treatment and plan safety and health control measures.

Students will enhance their learning experience by using the human patient simulators availablein our laboratories to ensure they are ready for the workforce upon graduation. Students canalso have hands­on session in our industrial hygiene laboratory and medical laboratories whichare well­equipped.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATIONQuality education is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDS)adopted by the United Nations to ensure inclusive and equitable educationand promote life­long learning opportunities for all. With this in mind, SEGioffers a wide range of courses in the fields of education, including earlychildhood care and education (ECCE), teaching English as a secondlanguage (TESL), special needs education and counselling.

SEGi is the trusted provider of ECCE programmes, producing thousands ofhighly qualified ECCE educators and practitioners since 1998. We wereappointed champion for ECCE training by Pemandu in 2010 for theNational Key Economic Area (NKEA) Entry Point Project (EPP) 2.

Our students are exposed to a myriad of key issues relevant to the futureplanning of education in the country. Students will have the opportunity tofurther studies at the graduate level. SEGi collaborates closely with morethan 100 registered schools and learning institutions, providing wideinternship and a plethora of employment opportunities upon graduation.

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COMMUNICATIONIn this new digital age, communication has changedsignificantly as technology and social media sites havebrought the world closer. It is essential to have goodcommunication skills in diverse fields from advertising topublic relations, marketing, political and public affairs, and other advanced platforms including but not limited to,law and professional schools.

Our dedicated faculty members are committed to helpstudents in understanding communication in variouscontexts. The programmes developed are industry­relevant

to enable the application of theoretical perspectives in theirchosen fields upon graduation. Students are guaranteed anin­depth knowledge of communication techniques vand howthe technologies shape and govern the society.

Besides that, students will also have the opportunity to workon industry standard software in our broadcasting studio. Itboasts a variety of vision mixing systems, standard multi­camera production set­up with lighting, and many more toenrich learning experience.

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CREATIVE ARTS& DESIGNThe Creative Arts and Design programmesat SEGi are designed to unleash yourcreative potential through a rich corecurriculum within a world­classenvironment. Our industry­standardfacilities and reputable faculty membersencourage students to explore theircreativity and innovative ideas.

The various professional­level facilities andequipment such as photography studio, musicroom, green room for production purposes,voice over studio, broadcast studios andediting room allow students to gain real andhands­on experience. Meanwhile, ouracademic team members have close links withindustry through various engagements. Ourlecturers have served as jurors for fine art anddesign competitions.

TECHNOLOGY& INNOVATIONTechnology is reshaping many aspects of theworld’s economies and structures ofgovernments and societies. In developingcountries, governments, businesses and thepublic are harnessing the transformativepower of technology to make public servicesmore efficient, to grow businesses and tostrengthen and expand social networks.

As technology has made an influentialimpact on the society today and is wellpaving the way for what is possible in thefuture, the workforce must be equipped with right skills to meet these challenges.The Technology and Innovation programmesat SEGi are comprehensive and relevant to industry and continue to attract topstudents.

These programmes are designed to providegraduates with the opportunity to applyadaptive skills and knowledge to a field thatis transforming constantly. Students will be given the opportunity to intern or workwith our partners such as Huawei.

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HOSPITALITY& TOURISMThere is tremendous growth in the hotel and tourism industry as businesses and people spend more money on leisure than ever before, making this sector one of the largest and fastest creators of employment. Thus, there is a need for educated andtrained individuals who can deliver first class services.

The Hospitality & Tourism programmes are designed to equip students with skills andknowledge that are increasingly in demand. The learning modules cover marketing, humanresources, information management, planning and research, among others.

SEGi partners with some of the top national and multinational hotels to ensure our studentsget the best industry­relevant training. Students will undergo an internship as part of theprogramme, and have an option to complet e their training at any of our affiliated partners. Itgives our graduates an upper hand in terms of depth of exposure.

POSTGRADUATESTUDIESThe postgraduate programmes at SEGiUniversity attract top students and are of international standards. The university hastaken further steps to encourage even more students to pursue a postgraduatedegree. SEGi University offers postgraduateprogrammes at the Masters and PhD level.

Malaysia is making the shift from amanufacturing economy to a service­basedindustry, which requires lots of innovation increating products and services. The countryrequires highly skilled workers who arecreative, knowledgeable and specialise inniche areas.

SEGi University’s Institute of Graduate Studies(IGS) offers quality postgraduate degrees thatare flexible to meet the needs of an ever­changing workforce demands, developingleaders of tomorrow with skills and knowledgeto propel the country forward.

AMERICAN DEGREE PROGRAM (ADP) SEGi has teamed up with some powerhousesof education to provide opportunities forstudents to experience American­stylelearning through American Degree Program(ADP). Students can customise their educationpathway with flexible transfer arrangementsor to complete the program in Malaysiathrough 4+0.

The ADP at SEGi is awarded by a reputablepublic university, Troy University wherebySEGi students will experience an educationthat is partially delivered by visiting professorsfrom the United States of America.

Students will experience continuous learningthrough coursework. They have anopportunity to choose from a wide variety of majors. The Bachelor of Science programoffers majors in Business Administration,Communication Arts and Psychology andminors in Psychology, Promotion, GlobalGeneral Business and Communication Studies.

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ENGLISH &PUBLICRELATIONSEnglish is the global language of business and international communications and hasdominated the web. It is estimated that 1.75 billion people use and speak English at auseful level. Various multinational companiesincluding Microsoft in Beijing has made itcompulsory to use English as its corporatelanguage.

As English is one of the most dominatinglanguages in almost every field of work, SEGioffers the Intensive English programme tohelp improve students’ proficiency to enablethem to further their studies and seekemployment easily within an English­speakingenvironment.

SEGi also offers the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and Public Relations as a doublemajor degree in collaboration with theUniversity of St Mark and St John (MARJON).The programme is aimed at producing entry­level public relations practitioners with a sound command of English.

LAWSEGi is the only higher education institutionin East Malaysia offering high­qualityinternationally recognised law programmes.These courses are ideal for students whowish to obtain a qualification of internationalstanding en route to a successful career as apractising lawyer.

The law faculty offers Pearson Edexcel A­Levels (Arts), Diploma in Law and Bachelorof Laws (LLB). Our highly sought­after LLB isawarded by the University of LondonInternational Programmes (UK), and it offersthe security of an internationally recognised‘Gold Standard’ degree. Graduates will join adistinguished group of solicitors, barristersand judges around the world who obtainedtheir law degree through the University ofLondon International Programmes.

FOUNDATION(PRE­UNIVERSITY) SEGi Foundation programmes are designedto equip students with the academic skillsrequired to gain entry to a wide range ofundergraduate programmes. This one­yearintensive course enhances the study andlearning skills essential to progress into thefirst year of degree of your choice. OurFoundation programmes are recognised byvarious tertiary institutions in the UnitedKingdom, Australia, New Zealand and China.

These pre­university courses will assist inthe transition of secondary studies totertiary education. Students are exposed totheoretical classes and coursework whichwill allow them to become problem solvers.

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name a few. The campus is a short distance to a vibrant commercialcentre complete with shopping malls, banks and entertainmentspots, accessible using public transport services.

An extension building called SEGi Tower – a few hundred metresaway from the flagship campus can accommodate another 6,000students that consists of the Faculty of Business, Faculty ofTechnology and Innovation, Faculty of Creative Arts and Design and the School of Hospitality and Tourism. Adjacent to SEGi Tower is the SEGi Residence, a 25­floor condominium forstudent accommodation.

SEGi students have the luxury of having their campus just a few steps away from home, thus saving time and money ontravelling. Convenience stores located in the adjacent commercialcentre and at Cova Square, as well as the sports and recreationfacilities on SEGi University campus make campus life a completeand exciting experience.

This Kota Damansara campus is a Centre of Excellence (CoE) forHealth Sciences, and Technology & Innovation, and is anInternational Students Hub of Excellence.

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SEGi University Kota Damansara

This flagship campus is strategically located on a 10­acre site at Kota Damansara with the newly built Kota Damansara MRTStation at our doorstep. The purpose built campus has an academiclibrary, research and recreational facilities, providing a completelearning experience for up to 12,000 students in this particularcampus alone.

The campus also boasts the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty ofOptometry and Vision Sciences, the Faculty of Dentistry and theFaculty of Pharmacy. Among some of the comprehensive teachingfacilities are SEGi Oral Health Centre and Rotary­SEGi EyeCare, to

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SEGi College Subang Jaya

This modern 12­storey Subang Jaya campus, which opened its doorsin January 2006, is located within the college belt of the Subang Jayadistrict. It has the capacity to accommodate 6,500 students and is complete with facilities especially for music and early childhoodeducation programmes.

It is conveniently accessible by public transport and major highways– next to The Summit Shopping Complex while another new mall,Da Men Mall is also within walking distance from the campus.

Those studying at SEGi College Subang Jaya also benefit free accessto sports facilities through the “SEGi­3K Sports Partnership”. This enables students to use the gymnasium, swimming pool,football field, badminton courts, squash courts and other sportsfacilities at the 3K Sports Complex located across the road from thecampus building.

SEGi College Subang Jaya has been awarded the highest level ofachievement by the Higher Education Ministry, receiving a six­starrating (outstanding) at the 2016/2017 Malaysian Quality EvaluationSystem (MyQuest) for Private Colleges.

This Subang Jaya campus is a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for CreativeArts & Design, and Early Childhood Care & Education, and is anInternational Students Hub of Excellence.

SEGi College Kuala Lumpur

The campus is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia and is only a short distance from the Masjid Jamek LRT Station.Students can enjoy cosmopolitan living with easy access to allmodern amenities of the city such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT),buses, shopping malls, banks, restaurants, tourist attractions,entertainment spots and more.

Since its humble beginnings in 1977, SEGi College Kuala Lumpur hasnurtured and groomed thousands of graduates who have gone on tobecome leaders in their chosen fields. The college also boasts havingmany lecturers with more than 10 years’ experience.

SEGi College Kuala Lumpur has been recognised for its achievementsby the Higher Education Ministry, receiving a five­star rating(excellent) at the 2016/2017 Malaysian Quality Evaluation System(MyQuest) for Private Colleges.

This Kuala Lumpur campus is a Centre of Excellence (CoE) forBusiness & Accounting, and Hospitality & Tourism, and is anInternational Students Hub of Excellence.

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SEGi College Penang

SEGi College Penang serves as SEGi’s education hub tostudents in the Northern Region of Malaysia. It is located inGreen Hall, which comprises modern facilities and aconducive study environment, providing existing and futurestudents with a complete learning experience.

The unique coastal location of the campus provides you withan ideal learning lifestyle with a breezy atmosphere, fresh airand affordable living costs. Amenities are convenient andreadily available with eateries, banks, shopping malls andpublic transport located nearby to SEGi College Penang. OurPenang campus provides a unique learning experience to itsstudents with its signature dedication from academiciansand management staff which is characteristic of Penanghospitality.

SEGi College Penang offers a wide range of diploma, degree,postgraduate and professional courses in the fields of business, accounting, marketing, human resource, earlychildhood education, mass communication, informationtechnology, computing, hotel management and tourism, aswell as American Degree Program (ADP).

This campus was recognised for its educational excellenceby the Ministry of Higher Education in the 2016/2017Malaysia Quality Evaluation System (MyQuest). SEGi CollegePenang received a six­star (outstanding) rating in the biennialevaluation.

SEGi College Sarawak

SEGi College Sarawak is the gateway for the Group to EastMalaysia. Established with the prime objective of providingquality training to school leavers preparing them for a brightfuture, SEGi College Sarawak today stands as one of thelargest private colleges in East Malaysia. The campus islocated in the heart of the capital city, Kuching, providingstudents with access to local amenities nearby such asbanks, restaurants, hotels and shopping centres.

The Kuching Main Campus offers programmes in the fieldsof management, accountancy, hospitality, IT and is the onlycampus in the Group which offers law programmes atdiploma and degree level.

SEGi is also the only higher education institution in EastMalaysia offering high­quality internationally recognised lawprogrammes. There are two campuses within close proximityto one another to accommodate students in AmericanDegree Program (ADP) and healthcare related courses.

SEGi College Sarawak has been awarded the highest levelof achievement by the Higher Education Ministry, receivinga six­star rating (outstanding) at the 2016/2017 MalaysianQuality Evaluation System (MyQuest) for Private Colleges. The six­star rating is the highest accolade a private collegecould achieve in the biennial evaluation and is reflective ofSEGi’s commitment in providing quality education.

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SEGi Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)

Lifelong learning is important especially in the current labour marketdemands. Working adults are encouraged to pursue continuous learningas it helps in career advancement. SEGi understands working adultshave a busy schedule trying to balance work and family commitments.Therefore, SEGi created Professional and Continuing Educationprogramme (PACE) to provide opportunity for working adults to pursuetheir studies without having to compromise on commitments andresponsibilities.

PACE is a consortium of global universities from the UK, USA, Australiaand Malaysia that offers a flexible study mode that best suits yourschedule. Students can attend part­time or weekend classes, as well asthrough our online platform. With a consortium of global universitiescomprising of prestigious UK and Australian universities, we ensure thesame quality of education that students will obtain at their home base.PACE provides more than just theoretical learning as there would bemonthly workshops to maximise interaction with one another. Our teamof dedicated and experienced lecturers will assist you throughout yourflexible education journey that comes in different modes includingonline learning via blackboard and distance learning option.

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