Media Presence March 2008

Press

New Architecture Programme (pdf, 780 Kb)
Sunday Star, 2 March 2008
- The article is about the new architecture programme launched at Monash University Australia which is thought at the Caulfield campus.

Fresh Electives on Offer (pdf, 634 Kb)
Sunday Star, 2 March 2008
- The article is about new electives developed by CPA Australia. In the article, it mentions that Monash University Sunway campus is one of the companies that are awarding those who excels in their CPA examinations.

In the Shoes of a Victim (pdf, 1.59 Mb)
New Straits Times, 3 March 2008
- The article features an interview with Elaine Daly who spoke about the One Life Revolution tour which will be held at Monash University Sunway campus from 6 to 8 March 2008.

Coming Events (pdf, 589 Kb)
Malaysian Reserve, 5 March 2008
- The bulletin mentions that the One Life Revolution exhibition will take place at Monash University Sunway campus from 6 to 8 March 2008.

Jeffrey Ng Joins SunCity as Exec Director (pdf, 248 Kb)
The Star, 5 March 2008
- The article is about Jeffrey Ng who is the new Executive Director SunCity. Mr Ng is a Monash Australia alumnus.

Aktiviti Sekitar Anda (pdf, 385 Kb)
Kosmo, 6 March 2008
- The bulletin mentions that the One Life Revolution exhibition will take place at Monash University Sunway campus from 6 to 8 March 2008.

College Shuttlers Going at it in Earnest (pdf, 1.39 Mb)
The Star, 6 March 2008
- The article is about inaugural Finnex-Sunway Badminton tournament which is participated by Monash University students.

Coming Events (pdf, 572 Kb)
Malaysian Reserve, 6 March 2008
- The bulletin mentions that the One Life Revolution exhibition will take place at Monash University Sunway campus from 6 to 8 March 2008.

Goodbye to Shoplots, Hello to High-tech Campuses (pdf, 2.37 Mb)
New Straits Times, 6 March 2008
- The article speaks about the changing landscape of private education institution in Malaysia. The article also mentions Monash University as one of them.

Branding M'sia (pdf, 486 Kb)
Sunday Star, 9 March 2008
- The article mentions that Malaysian students do not have to go abroad to study anymore since there are foreign universities such as Monash opening their campuses in the country.

Green Way to Kill Mozzies (pdf, 365 Kb)
Sunday Star, 9 March 2008
- The article is about Monash University's researcher Dr Chua Tock Hing who has discovered a strain of bacteria that kills mosquito larvae in the wild which could lead to a more environmental-friendly approach to mosquito control.

The Route to Faculty Excellence (pdf, 896 Kb)
New Sunday Times, 9 March 2008
- The article features a quote by Professor Robin Pollard, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President (Malaysia) Monash University Sunway campus.

Penang CM: Guan Eng to be Sworn in on Tuesday (pdf, 3.76 Kb)
Kwong Wah Yit Poh, 10 March 2008
- The article is about the swearing in of Penang's new Chief Minister who is a Monash University alumnus.

Sony Audio United Campus (pdf, 293 Kb)
Kwong Wah Yit Poh, 11 March 2008
- The article is about the recent Sony Road tour which took place in various colleges and universities including Monash University Sunway campus.

Bebas dari DEB - Guan Eng (pdf, 380 Kb)
Kosmo, 12 March 2008
- The news article is about new Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng who is a Monash alumnus saying that the Penang government will not be exercising the New Economy Policy.

Guan Eng Angkat Sumpah (pdf, 606 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia, 12 March 2008
- The article is about the swearing in of Penang's new Chief Minister who is a Monash University alumnus.

Guan Eng Sworn in as New Penang CM (pdf, 105 Kb)
Malaysian Reserve, 12 March 2008
- The article is about the swearing in of Penang's new Chief Minister who is a Monash University alumnus.

Guan Eng's Legend (pdf, 1.58 Mb)
Kwong Wah Yit Poh, 12 March 2008
- The article is about the swearing in of Penang's new Chief Minister who is a Monash University alumnus.

Eat, Read and Be Merry (pdf, 556 Kb)
New Straits Times, 13 March 2008
- The article is an interview with Monash University's researcher Tan Choon Ling on why he loves Subang Jaya.

Two DCMs for Penang (pdf, 889 Kb)
The Star, 13 March 2008
- The article features a profile of Lim Guan Eng, the new Penang Chief Minister who is also a Monash University alumnus.

Better Education Convention (pdf, 1.94 Mb)
Nanyang Siang Pau, 14 March 2008
- The article speaks about the Favon Education Exhibition 2008 which is participated by Monash University Sunway campus.

Facon Education Fair 08 (pdf, 968 Kb)
New Straits Times, 14 March 2008
- The article speaks about the Facon Education Exhibition 2008 which is participated by Monash University Sunway campus.

Monash's One-of-its Kind, World-class Facilities (pdf, 480 Kb)
New Straits Times, 14 March 2008
- The article is a supplement which emphasises on the new Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) animal house facility that is available at Monash University Sunway campus.

Aid for Needy Students (pdf, 566 Kb)
New Sunday Times, 16 March 2008
- The article is about the NST-Learning Curve Scholarship Fund 2008 where Monash University is one of the institutions that is involved in the project.

Monash's Revolution (pdf, 415 Kb)
Weekend Mail, 16 March 2008
- The article is about the recent One Life Revolution exhibition which took place in Monash University from 6 to 8 March 2008.

Asiasons Taps Public Money (pdf, 0.98 Mb)
The Edge, 17 March 2008
- The article mentions about Azlan Hashim, Proton Holdings Chairman who is also a Monash University alumnus.
 

Pendedahan Jurusan Akaun Monash (pdf, 899 Kb)
Kosmo, 18 March 2008
- The article is about the Monash Accounting Club’s Monash Accounting Day which took place recently.

Research New Diabetes Medicine (pdf, 252 Kb)
China Press, 20 March 2008
- The article is about a research done by Dr Ton So Ha and her team which have begun an early study into a new medicine to manage diabetes using a chemical compound from liquorice.

Lihat, Dengar dan Sedar (pdf, 916 Kb)
Kosmo, 21 March 2008
- The article is about the launch and exhibition of the One Life Revolution event held at Monash University recently.

Penang Soaking Up the Changes (pdf, 181 Kb)
The Star, 21 March 2008
- This article speaks about Lim Guan Eng, the new Chief Minister of Penang who is a Monash University graduate.

3 Don’ts by Guan Eng (pdf, 3.7 Mb)
Guang Ming Daily, 21 March 2008
- This article speaks about Lim Guan Eng, the new Chief Minister of Penang who is a Monash University graduate.

Not Quite Hello eBook (pdf, 2.47 Mb)
New Sunday Times, 23 March 2008
- The article is features a quote made by Robert Stafford, collection management librarian of Monash University Australia.

IMR Strikes a Blow to Mosquitoes (pdf, 600Kb)
Weekend Mail, 23 March 2008
- The article is about the discovery of a naturally occurring strain of bacteria that kills mosquito larvae in the wild could lead to a more environmentally-friendly approach to mosquito control. Dr Chua Tock Hing is leading a joint research effort between Monash University's Sunway campus and the Malaysian government's Institute of Medical Research in Kuala Lumpur to isolate the toxin.

Kabinet Mesti Releven dengan Kehendak Rakyat (pdf, 1.99 Mb)
Berita Minggu, 23 March 2008
- The article is an interview with various academicians including Professor James Chine, Head of the School of Arts of Monash University regarding the new cabinet line-up.

Political Perfect Storm (pdf, 216 Kb)
The Edge, 24 March 2008
- The article is written by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! (pdf, 76 Kb)
The Star , 26 March 2008
- The article is about Nike's This is Love event where the Monash Performing Arts won the Nike College Fitness Challenge during the event.

Jia Yu Home Entertainment (pdf, 2.31 Mb)
China Press, 30 March 2008
- The news article is aboyt Jia Yu Home Entertainment who has been at Monash University to shoot some of it programmes.

Learn About AIDS (pdf, 633 Kb)
Sunday Star, 30 March 2008
- The article is about the recent One Life Revolution exhibition and launch in Monash University.

Keeping Up with the New Politics (pdf, 932 Kb)
Sunday Star, 30 March 2008
- The article features a statement made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University.

Online

In the Shoes of a Victim (mht, 452 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 2 March 2008
- The online article features an interview with Elaine Daly who spoke about the One Life Revolution tour which will be held at Monash University Sunway campus from 6 to 8 March 2008.

Malaysia (mht, 969 Kb)
www.englishthymes.blogspot.com, 3 March 2008
- The blog entry gives an in depth information about Malaysia which was sourced from Wikipedia. In the blog, Monash University was mentioned as one of the foreign universities which has a campus in the country.

Time Difference (mht, 445 Kb)
www.tomatostandingtall.blogspot.com, 4 March 2008
- The blog entry is about a student who spoke about how time difference would affect Monash University Sunway campus students.

Things Changes  (mht, 1.22 Mb)
www.diaryofdanny.blogspot.com, 4 March 2008
- The blog entry is by a student who decided to quit Monash University after doing two semesters.

Malaysia's Chinese Fear Losing Clout After Polls Backlash (mht, 461 Kb)
Yahoo Asia News, 5 March 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts in Monash University Sunway campus who spoke about the recent General Election.

Malaysia's Chinese Fear Losing Clout After Polls Backlash (mht, 461 Kb)
Yahoo India, 5 March 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts in Monash University Sunway campus who spoke about the recent General Election.

Malaysia's Chinese Fear Losing Clout After Polls Backlash (mht, 127 Kb)
The Straits Times.Com, 5 March 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts in Monash University Sunway campus who spoke about the recent General Election.

Jeffrey Ng Joins SunCity as Exec Director (mht, 213 Kb)
The Star Online, 5 March 2008
- The online news article features Mr Jeffery Ng, a Monash alumnus who is the new Executive Director for SunCity.

College Shuttlers Going at it in Earnest (mht, 203 Kb)
The Star Online, 6 March 2008
- The online news article is about the inaugural Finnex-Sunway Badminton tournament which has participants from Monash University.

Differences Stalling Tabling of Foreign University Bill (mht, 123 Kb)
The Hindu.com, 8 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that Monash University Sunway campus as one of the universities that is currently linked to a program with SRM University in India.

2007 Award and Certificate Ceremony in Malaysia (mht, 110 Kb)
CPA Australia.com, 8 March 2008
- The online article mentions that Monash University Sunway campus are one of the companies that contribute to the CPA Excellence awards.

Green Way to Kill Mozzies (mht, 169 Kb)
The Star Online, 9 March 2008
- The online article is about Monash University's researcher Dr Chua Tock Hing who has discovered a strain of bacteria that kills mosquito larvae in the wild which could lead to a more environmental-friendly approach to mosquito control.

Branding Malaysia (mht, 208 Kb)
The Star Online, 9 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that Malaysian students do not have to go abroad to study anymore since there are foreign universities such as Monash opening their campuses in the country.

Malaysia Ruling Coalition Sufferes Setback in Polls (mht, 249 Kb)
Times of India.Com, 9 March 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts in Monash University Sunway campus.

Malaysian Prime Minister Faces Calls of Resignation (mht, 176 Kb)
Voice of America.Com, 9 March 2008
- The online news report features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts in Monash University Sunway campus who spoke about the recent General Election.

Eco-friendly Mosquito Management (mht, 570 Kb)
www.science.kukuchew.com, 10 March 2008
- The blog entry is by a former student wrote about Monash University's researcher Dr Chua Tock Hing who has discovered a strain of bacteria that kills mosquito larvae in the wild which could lead to a more environmental-friendly approach to mosquito control.

Happy High Post (mht, 167 Kb)
www.shinichiangie.blogspot.com, 10 March 2008
- The blog entry is by a current student who complains that studying in Monash University Sunway campus is a little too expensive.

Guan Eng Takes Oath of Office as New Penang Chief Minister (mht, 778 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 11 March 2008
- The online news article is about the swearing in of Penang's new Chief Minister who is a Monash University alumnus.

Guan Eng Angkat Sumpah (mht, 275 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia, 12 March 2008
- The online news article is about the swearing in of Penang's new Chief Minister who is a Monash University alumnus.

Semester 1 2008 and What I Think About the Elections (mht, 257 Kb)
www.ly4444.blogspot.com, 13 March 2008
- The blog entry is by a current student speaking about the recent Orientation Week.
 

Top World News (mht, 226 Kb)
The Star Online, 14 March 2008
- The online news report features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts in Monash University Sunway campus who spoke about the recent General Election.

NST-MAPCU Tawar Biasiswa RM4j (mht, 1 Mb)
Berita Harian Online, 13 March 2008
- The online news article is about the NST-MAPCU scholarship which Monash University is a part of.

More than 180 Shuttlers Sign-up for Five Categories (mht, 207 Kb)
The Star Online, 17 March 2008
- The online article is about the inaugural Finnex-Sunway Badminton tournament that featured shuttlers from Monash University.

BN Needs to Reinvent Itself (mht, 553 Kb)
The Sun Online, 17 March 2008
- The online news article is written by Wong Chin Huat a journalism lecturer in Monash University Sunway campus. In the article he emphasised on the fact that Barisan Nasional needs to reinvent itself especially after the recent general election which saw less support for them.

Hedging Against a Bigger Tsunami (mht, 552 Kb)
The Sun Online, 18 March 2008
- The online news article is written by Wong Chin Huat a journalism lecturer in Monash University Sunway campus. The article commented about the recent general election where Barisan Nasional lost tremendously.

It’s all about that ‘One Life’ You Touch (mht, 473 Kb)
www.blog.worldvision.com.my, 19 March 2008
- The blog entry is about the recent launch and exhibition of the One Life Revolution at Monash University which attracted 2,145 people.

Terrorism Likely to Evolve into more Violent Form (mht, 398 Kb)
The Brunei Times Online, 20 March 2008
- The online news article is about public lecture at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam where Dr David Wright-Neville, associate professor of politics and co-founder of the Global Terrorism Research Centre at Australia's Monash University was one of the speakers.

An All Women Fitness Event (mht, 230 Kb)
The Star Online, 21 March 2008
- The online article is about the Nike All Women Fitness event where students from Monash University’s Performing Arts Club will be on hand to provide entertainment during the event.

Penang Soaking Up the Changes (mht, 169 Kb)
The Star Online, 21 March 2008
- This online article speaks about Lim Guan Eng, the new Chief Minister of Penang who is a Monash University graduate.

China Relations, Tibet Mark Final Hours of Taiwan Campaign (mht, 138 Kb)
The Star Online, 21 March 2008
- The online news article features a quote by Bruce Jacobs, a professor of Asian studies at Monash University in Australia.

Stormy Relations, Violence in Tibet (mht, 575 Kb)
The Sun Online, 21 March 2008
- The online news article features a quote by Bruce Jacobs, a professor of Asian studies at Monash University in Australia.

Emosi Pengaruhi Keinginan (mht, 944 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 22 March 2008
- The online news article reveals human emotions play a significant part in a woman’s behaviour according to Dr Sabura Allen a clinical psychologist at Monash University during a conference on international mental health recently.

Kahwin Faktor Sihat, Sakit (mht, 945 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 22 March 2008
- The online news article mentions that Dr Sabura Allen a clinical psychologist at Monash University reveals human emotions play a significant part in a woman’s behaviour.

Open Letter to Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim (mht, 427 Kb)
Malaysia-Today.Net, 22 March 2008
- The online article is a posting of a letter to Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim titled ‘Monash University Stealthily Steals Malaysian Wealth, Pride and Self respect with Pollard's Hidden Agenda’. The letter accused Monash University Sunway campus of having little interest in developing the nation's intellectual capital along with its hidden agenda is to steal Malaysia's wealth and brain power, contributing very little to the nation while delegating distinguished locals to insignificant supporting roles while harvesting their intellectual work for the benefit of Australia.

Existance of ‘Foreign Universities, Local Campus’ in Malaysia being Questioned (mht, 404 b)
www.lifeacheiver.blogspot.com, 22 March 2008
- The blog entry is a copy from Malaysia-Today.Net post which is an open letter to Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim titled ‘Monash University Stealthily Steals Malaysian Wealth, Pride and Self respect with Pollard's Hidden Agenda’. The letter accused Monash University Sunway campus of having little interest in developing the nation's intellectual capital along with its hidden agenda is to steal Malaysia's wealth and brain power, contributing very little to the nation while delegating distinguished locals to insignificant supporting roles while harvesting their intellectual work for the benefit of Australia.

Long Road Ahead Before Peace between Taiwan and China (mht, 147 Kb)
The Star Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article features a quote by Bruce Jacobs, a professor of Asian studies at Monash University in Australia.

Long Road Ahead Before Peace between Taiwan and China (mht, 287 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 23 March 2008
- The online news article features a quote by Bruce Jacobs, a professor of Asian studies at Monash University in Australia.

New Taiwan President Has Close Ties to Beijing (mht, 85 Kb)
Malaysia Sun.Com, 23 March 2008
- The online news article features a quote by Bruce Jacobs, a professor of Asian studies at Monash University in Australia.

Cloned Cells Treat Parkinson's In Mice (mht, 147 Kb)
The Star Online, 23 March 2008
- The online news article is mentions that researchers who used cloned embryonic stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease in mice said they worked better than other cells. Richard Boyd, Deputy Director of the Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories in Victoria, Australia said that this is an exciting step down the pathway of creating a self-specific stem cell and getting away from the ethical demands of traditional embryonic stem cells.

Batu Cave/Dark Cave One Day Trip (mht, 353 Kb)
www.shane-theanfieldlover.blogspot.com, 23 March 2008
- The blog entry is about Malaysia Nature Society Monash (MNSM) going to Batu Caves for a one day trip.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! (mht, 76 Kb)
The Star Online, 26 March 2008
- The online news article is about Nike's This is Love event where the Monash Performing Arts won the Nike College Fitness Challenge during the event.

Monash University, Abu Dhabi University Cooperate for Retail and Banking Academies (mht, 230 Kb)
Business Intelligence Middle East, 27 March 2008
- The article is about Monash University Australia and Abu Dhabi University (ADU) signing a memorandum of understanding which provides for the initiation of joint projects including Islamic Finance and Banking Academy, a Centre for Retail Services at ADU, English profiency programmes, marketing of programmes and other activities.

Mahiza Underlines Five Elements to Push Tanzania`s Development (mht, 36 Kb)
IPP Media Online, 29 March 2008
- The online news article is about the second annual exhibition of the Higher Education Ministry in Tanzania which Monash University Sunway campus participated in.

Keeping Up with the New Politics (mht, 1 Kb)
The Star Online, 30 March 2008
- The article features a statement made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University.

Experiment on Reforms, Opposition-led States Urged (mht, 82 Kb)
The Star Online, 30 March 2008
- The online news article is about Wong Ching Huat, a journalism lecturer at Monash University who spoke at the Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) talk recently.

Fruit Fly RA (mht, 36 Kb)
www.moomoolanders.blogstpot.com, 30 March 2008
- The blog entry is written by a Research Assistant at Monash University who is currently assisting research works on fruit flies.

Learn About AIDS (mht, 218 Kb)
Sunday Star Online, 30 March 2008
- The article is about the recent One Life Revolution exhibition and launch in Monash University.

Significant Outcomes of the General Election (mht, 155 Kb)
The Edge Online, 31 March 2008
- The online news article is written by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus. The article is mainly about the results of the recent general election.


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1 April 2008