Once again, SEGi has gone above and beyond in 2011. This is reflected not only in the figures but also in the numerous achievements of the Group throughout the year. For this, my heartiest congratulations go out to each and every member of the SEGi family. These achievements are not due to some overnight stint, but as the result of a cooperative labour of love coming together over the years.
In 2011 and in future years, SEGi will play a pivotal role in the nation’s roadmap as the only educational institution to be named as the champion for two EPP projects. SEGi was appointed the champion of Early Childhood and Childcare Education (ECCE) by the Ministry of Education to upgrade the qualification of ECCE practitioners nationwide. The Group was also appointed by the Malaysian government through the Ministry of Human Resource as Project Leader for a new initiative to bring in foreign trainees and learners to Malaysia, an initiative called SkillsMalaysia International Technical Education and Vocational Training Programme (SkillsMalaysia INVITE).
In addition to these projects locally, SEGi signed an MOA with the Government of Vietnam, through the General Department of Vocation Training, to deliver vocation training to an estimated 10,000 students from 2012 to 2015. SEGi is committed to providing excellence in education towards the advancement of global communities and, through this project, will assist in fulfilling the immediate and long-term human capital development needs of Vietnam.
Towards the later part of 2011 SEGi proved itself once again, following the achievement of outstanding results by the Group in the 1st Malaysian Quality Evaluation Systems for Private Colleges (MyQUEST), an evaluation carried out by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
As a result of this evaluation, SEGi came out on top in more ways than one. SEGi Subang Jaya was one of only three colleges in Malaysia to be awarded the highest 6-star rating in the overall college-based category, depicting an outstanding performance. In addition, SEGi scored 6-star ratings for 5 of the 9 cluster-based categories, the MOST of any education group.
Looking ahead to 2012, we are also marking a new chapter for SEGi as we celebrate the Groups’ 35 Year Anniversary. SEGi has come a long way since it first opened its doors in 1977 as Systematic College in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s commercial district by offering professional qualifications. The Group has experienced significant growth by adapting to market demands and today serves more than 28,000 local and international students. Listed on Bursa Malaysia, SEGi is also the largest education group in terms of market capitalisation. I foresee 2012 to be another exceptional year, and with the commitment and focus of our talented staff force, I am positive that we can outshine again.
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