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XMUM has enriched me with a wonderful, fruitful, and marvellous PhD journey. I am truly fortunate to have been a pioneer student from the 2016 batch, continuing to pursue my dream of becoming an academician. I am also deeply grateful to have met so many amazing friends, mentors, and fellow researchers who accompanied me along the way.★★★★★Ong Sui ChangDoctor of Philosophy in New Energy Science and Engineering - Image
My journey at XMUM has been truly rewarding—dedicating myself to academic excellence, performing with the Music Club, and proudly representing XMUM in business competition. Being awarded with multiple scholarships were meaningful recognition of my efforts, and I’m deeply grateful to the inspiring mentors who guided me along the way. Now, I look forward to pursuing my master’s in China, embracing new challenges and opportunities, just as XMUM has prepared me to do.★★★★★Guan Ee JayAlumni, Bachelor of Management in International Business - Image
I've spent six unforgettable years at XMUM and given the chance, I’d do it all over again. Studying Advertising here taught me that university life is more than just academics; it's the connections, friendships, and experiences that truly shape who we are. With a deep passion for filmmaking, I took part in numerous events, and this campus community became the perfect platform for me to challenge myself and grow both personally and professionally.★★★★★Jorge Lim Yi ChengAlumni, Bachelor Of Arts In Advertising - Image
At the Chinese Studies Department of XMUM, I’ve learned to observe the world beyond black and white, to avoid making hasty judgments, and to treat every details seriously. The generous guidance by my lecturers has helped me realize my small existence in the flow of culture and history, and the gap between ideals and reality. At XMUM, knowledge has become a wind that helps me refine myself, and when it passes through, life finds a new beginning.★★★★★Choo Min YeeAlumni, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies - Image
Studying Bachelor of Arts in Communication at XMUM was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. At XMUM, I truly experienced the charm and impact of Communication. From being unfamiliar at first to now skillfully using various equipment and creating engaging works, the experience has supported my growth in every way.★★★★★Sheldon Kong Qi DongStudent, Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Image
I’m grateful for my decision to study at XMUM. The course schedule and syllabus of Marine Biotechnology at XMUM are very well-structured, with a balance emphasis on both theoretical and practical classes. Besides, XMUM also maintains close ties with XMU China, ensuring academic continuity and collaboration. The program is fully conducted in English, and Malaysia’s multicultural environment has fully met my expectations.★★★★★Wang ChengzuoAlumni, Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology - Image
XMUM emphasize the integration of both traditional Chinese and modern medicine. The courses are taught in Mandarin and English, which not only helps us develop a precise understanding of medical terminology, but also builds a solid foundation for serving patients in multilingual environments. This approach helps in preserving and advancing the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.★★★★★Oon Jing ShenStudent, Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Image
My MBA Journey with the MBA Centre, Xiamen University of Malaysia have been academically enriching, both on a professional and personal level. I will forever be grateful of the knowledge gained and the bond of friendship forged among my fellow alumni and that of the teaching staff at XMUM.★★★★★Muzambli Bin MarkamConsul General of Malaysia, Hong Kong S.A.R., 2024 l MBA Alumni
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SCDS Students Gain Industry Exposure Through Company Visit to Western Digital
Students from the School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS), Xiamen University Malaysia, recently had the opportunity to participate in a company visit to Western Digital on the 5 May 2026. The visit was organised with the objective of providing students with greater exposure to real-world industry practices, emerging technologies, and potential career opportunities within the technology sector.As one of the world's leading data storage companies, Western Digital is widely recognised for its innovations in hard disk drives, solid-state drives, flash memory, and data infrastructure solutions. The visit allowed students to gain first-hand insights into how large-scale technology companies operate while learning about the important role data storage plays in today's digital world. During the visit, students were introduced to the company through an insightful sharing session, which included an overview of Western Digital, its RAMP and LAUNCH programs, as well as a briefing on firmware engineering. This session allowed students to gain a better understanding of career pathways, graduate opportunities, and the technical roles available within the company. A key highlight of the visit was the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) teardown workshop, where students were divided into groups of three to four to carefully dismantle HDDs step by step under the guidance of engineers from Western Digital. Throughout the session, students were introduced to the internal components of a hard disk drive, including the platters, actuator arm, spindle motor, and read/write heads, while learning about the function and importance of each part in data storage and retrieval. In addition, students toured multiple laboratories and gained first-hand exposure to various aspects of Western Digital's operational environment. Engineers stationed at each lab were patient and approachable in answering students' enquiries, providing detailed explanations about their work processes and responsibilities. This experience offered valuable insight into workplace culture, industrial workflows, and professional practices that extend beyond the traditional classroom environment, helping students bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry applications.Overall, the company visit to Western Digital was a meaningful and enriching experience for SCDS students. Beyond expanding their knowledge of the technology industry, the visit also inspired students to explore future career possibilities and strengthened the connection between academic learning and industry practice.Group Picture of Western Digital Company Visit
Hands-On Camera Workshop Empowers Future Visual Storytellers
On 23 April 2026, the School of Communication of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), in collaboration with Sony Malaysia, successfully hosted an intensive Camera Operation Workshop. The exclusive session provided an engaging platform for students to peel back the curtain on professional photography and videography equipment. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of students and academic staff, exploring essential topics ranging from equipment fundamentals to making practical, informed purchasing decisions.The session was led by trainer Shaiful Baker, a seasoned industry expert with over 10 years of experience in photography and videography. His comprehensive workshop offered a basic introduction to the camera ecosystem, including a deep dive into the current camera lineup and the distinctive features that make Sony Alpha a standard in the industry.Throughout the workshop, Shaiful Baker guided the attendees through a detailed breakdown of the various lenses options and camera configurations. He facilitated an interactive dialogue that helped students easily understand and identify which camera setup is most suitable for their specific shooting styles and creative aspirations.
SCDS Coffee Talk 2026 Strengthens Student-Lecturer Engagement Beyond the Classroom
The School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS) hosted a warm and engaging session, SCDS Coffee Talk 3.0, on the 2 of April 2026 at B1 #101, Xiamen University Malaysia. The event was organized with the aim of fostering stronger relationships between students and faculty members by encouraging open conversations over light refreshments and coffee.Unlike the structured nature of lectures, tutorials, and consultations, Coffee Talk provided a casual space where participants could interact freely, exchange ideas, and get to know one another on a more personal level. The event encouraged meaningful conversations beyond academics, allowing participants to build stronger rapport within the SCDS community. As the third edition of Coffee Talk organized by the SCDS Student Council, this year's event saw an impressive turnout of more than 120 students and over 30 lecturers. Participants came from all five programmes under SCDS: Computer Science & Technology (CST), Cybersecurity (CYS), Digital Media & Technology (DMT), Data Science (DSC), and Software Engineering (SWE).The event began with an opening address by Deputy Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tee Sim Hui, who encouraged students to make use of the session to connect with lecturers, seek advice, and build stronger relationships within the SCDS community. The strong participation reflected the diversity and vibrancy of the SCDS student community, while also creating valuable opportunities for students from different programmes to interact, exchange experiences, and expand their academic and social networks. With a nostalgic throwback to 2016 as its central theme, Coffee Talk 3.0 offered a lively and interactive atmosphere through engaging activities such as the Bottle Flip Relay and a large-scale Mannequin Challenge. These light-hearted games encouraged students, lecturers, and peers to bond in a relaxed and approachable setting, making the event both memorable and enjoyable. Participants were also treated to a variety of refreshments, including sushi, French fries, lattes, americanos, and milk tea, further enhancing the comfortable and welcoming ambience of the gathering. Beyond games and refreshments, Coffee Talk 3.0 placed a strong emphasis on mentorship and student support. Students had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one and small group consultations with SCDS lecturers, discussing topics such as Final Year Projects, coursework, research opportunities, emerging technology trends, career pathways, academic planning, student experiences, and personal well-being.These open consultation sessions encouraged honest and insightful conversations, allowing students to gain practical advice and guidance for both their academic journey and future professional development.
Winners Announced - XMUM's 10th Anniversary Essay Competition
Xiamen University Malaysia is pleased to announce the results of the 10th Anniversary Essay Competition and congratulate the winners on their outstanding work!The winners were chosen by a professional panel of judges, including Dr. Ng Kee Ong, Dr. Ooi Bee Peng, Ms. Li Xiaowen, Dr. Al-Saggaf Mohammad Ali Abdellah, Dr. Irina Ivanova, and representatives from the organizing committee. Here is the list of winners:First Prize: Abdi Abdifatah Ibrahim - The Silence That Changed Everything: My 8,000-Kilometer JourneySecond Prize: Tang Wing Lok - 十年·我在厦门大学马来西亚分校的故事Third Prize: Chan Yi Ying - My Favourite Mid-AutumnSpecial Prize: Fang Xiao（方晓） - 感恩碑Meanwhile, we would like to congratulate another 12 essays that have been selected from the 60 entries we received. They are listed below in alphabetical order:Cheah Yuat Hoong - 我与马来西亚厦门大学的第一个十年Esenalieva Aizhamal Esenalievna - Brick by Brick: Growing Up with XMUMFang Xiao & Zhou Hailiang（方晓 & 周海亮） - 忆厦大马校创办初期的招生工作Gamakharova Mariia - Everything Starts With A DreamIlhomov Azizbek Akbarjon Ugli - Companions, Changes, and Becoming: My Story at XMUMKudaibergen Niara - At XMUM, I Finally BelongedLow Kit Yin - 忆味Lydia Yap Ern Whui - UntitledMubanga Kalumba - My Life at XMUMNorzita Binti Yunus - A Career Change, A Life RewrittenTan Hao - 再见，我的大学Zhang Siyu（张思钰）- The Algorithm of Resilience: How I Coded My Way from Tears to TriumphEssays of the winners and the top stories will be collected into the 10th Anniversary e-Anthology, which is expected to be released later in the year.We would like to thank all the participants who have supported this competition. Your stories have added meaningful chapters to XMUM's journey, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together in the years to come.
Southeast Asia Division Contest of China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026
Video file About the CompetitionSEA-CICSIC 2026 is the Southeast Asia regional contest of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC), providing a regional platform for students to participate in this prestigious global competition. It aims to foster cross-cultural collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship among university and college students from Southeast Asian countries, while encouraging participants to apply their innovative solutions to regional and global challenges.The China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) is a premier global event that unites university and college students worldwide to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for participants to showcase their ideas, collaborate with peers, and explore innovative solutions addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. Since its inception in 2015, CICSIC has successfully held consecutive annual competitions. In 2025, it attracted 24.43 million participants from 5,673 universities, with 6.19 million projects submitted and 4,729 projects awarded.All projects submitted to SEA-CICSIC 2026 will be eligible for recommendation to the CICSIC 2026 global competition. Students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship are invited to participate.Project Entry Requirements1.Projects should address social needs, create new products and business models, and promote the transformation of key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection. They should also facilitate the integration of digital technology with education, medical care, transport, finance, and cultural exchange.2.Projects must be ethical, legal, and free of any content that violates Chinese and any other Southeast Asia countries’ laws or regulations. All inventions, patented technologies, and resources involved must have the attendant legal intellectual property rights and proprietary rights. Entrants who submit plagiarized or pirated entries will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any awards received, and shall bear all legal liabilities.3.Entrants must choose the proper category for submitting their projects. The participating teams must truthfully fill out and submit entry materials in the registration system in a timely manner. Projects that have won the Gold or Silver Awards in previous sessions of the CICSIC and Gold Awards in the MCYIC are not eligible for submission.4.Entrants must be under 35 years old (born in/after 1991).How to ParticipateThe Competition only accepts team entries. All entrants shall participate as teams of 2 to 15 members (team leader included). A team may be formed by members from more than one college. All entrants shall be core members of the team.All entrants must be students who are currently enrolled at a university/college or those who have graduated within the past 5 years (graduated in/after 2021). The application should be submitted by the team leader. A team shall represent only one foreign institution in which the team leader is currently enrolled or has graduated from. In this case, a foreign institution refers to a higher education institution that is located in Southeast Asia countries (outside Mainland China as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions of China) and is qualified to provide tertiary education and award degrees. Participants from different universities are allowed to form a team.All submissions will be classified into one of the following two categories depending on the entrants' academic status: Undergraduate or Postgraduate. The submissions will be further classified into two sub-categories based on the projects’ business stage: Idea Stage and Startup Stage Projects. All participating colleges shall instruct entrants to correctly fill out the application and register in the appropriate category.Requirements for Undergraduate & PostgraduateIdea Stageare creative;have mature product prototypes or service models;have not completed business registration or other types of registration on or before 1 April 2026.The applicant must be the team leader, and the team leader and members must currently be undergraduates or junior college students.Startup StageProjects are projects that have completed business registration or other types of registration (before 1 April 2026).The applicant must be the team leader, the legal representative of the start-up and a current undergraduate or an undergraduate/junior college student who has graduated with an undergraduate degree within the past 5 years.Timeline:Registration Opens: April 11, 2026, 12:00 noon Registration Closes: April 27, 2026, 12:00 noon Eligibility Review: April – May 2026 Finalists Announcement: May 2026 (tentative) Final Competition & Award Ceremony: June 2026Learn more:Event Website: https://events.xmu.edu.my/seacicsic26/Registration Website: https://mys.pilcchina.org/homeXiamen University Malaysia – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center: innocompetition@xmu.edu.my Image
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