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Students Tackle Real-World Business Challenges at BCSC 3.0
The Xiamen University Malaysia Business Association (XMBA) organized the Business Case Study Competition (BCSC) 3.0 on 27 and 28 June 2026 at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM). Centring on real-world industry challenges in Trustee Services and Wealth Advisory, the event required participants to develop strategic solutions to practical issues in estate planning, wealth management, and legacy planning.The competition was conducted in multiple stages to assess participants' analytical thinking and presentation skills. Prior to the final round, participants attended a Business Workshop on 20 June 2026 featuring industry speakers including Dr. Udesh Chaskar, Chief Executive Officer of ARCB Asia, alongside CD Lee and Pau-Ling Low from ReSkills, who shared insights into professional development, industry expectations, and practical business competencies.The final round was held physically at XMUM. University finalists were challenged to analyse a business case, develop practical recommendations, and present their solutions within approximately 14 hours, while high school finalists presented solutions to cases assigned in advance. Teams were evaluated based on the quality of their analysis, the feasibility of their proposed solutions, and their presentation skills.Following the final presentations, Team K Square emerged as Champion in the University Division, followed by Team Kiss My Assets as First Runner-up and Team Doremifa as Second Runner-up. Alya Taqiyyasafi received the Best Presenter Award. In the High School Division, Team Unit IV claimed the championship title, while The Divas and Ecoeatware secured First and Second Runner-up respectively. Queenie Wong Xin Rou was recognised as the Best Presenter.BCSC 3.0 attracted participants from universities across Malaysia and Indonesia, including Xiamen University Malaysia, Taylor's University, Sunway University, University of Malaya, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Monash University Malaysia, etc. The High School Division also featured teams from SM Poi Lam (SUWA), Kuen Cheng High School, St. Louis 1 Catholic High School, and SMJK Chan Wa.
XMUM Students Win Two Third Prize Awards at Huawei ICT Competition APAC Regional Round
Students from Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) won two Third Prize awards at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Asia Pacific Regional Round which was held from 12 to 14 May 2026.Representing XMUM’s School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS), the Cloud Track team comprised Ge Hanwen from Computer Science and Technology, Wu Haoren from Artificial Intelligence Technology, and Li Haocong from Data Science, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Mallikarachchi Dilshani Hansika; the Computing Track team consisted of Wong Wan Ning and Wai Pui Shan from Software Engineering, together with Meng Zijian from Computer Science and Technology, mentored by Assistant Professor Dr. Toa Chean Khim.The Huawei ICT Competition required participants to complete a live practical examination and solve cloud computing and infrastructure challenges within a limited time, testing their technical knowledge, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.In preparation for the competition, the students balanced intensive training with their regular academic coursework while learning enterprise technologies beyond the classroom. They shared that the competition allowed them to apply classroom knowledge to practical scenarios, collaborate under pressure, and gain exposure to international industry standards.“The competition challenged us to think beyond textbooks and apply what we learned to practical situations. Working closely as a team under time pressure taught us the importance of communication, trust, and resilience,” a student said.Both mentors described the competition as a valuable learning platform that complements classroom teaching by exposing students to enterprise-level technologies and professional practices.
Prof. Ong Wee Jun and Team Publish Three High-Impact Reviews in Leading Journals
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun, his postgraduate students, and the research team from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT), Xiamen University Malaysia, on publishing three high-impact review articles in Nano Materials Science (Impact Factor: 20.5), Advanced Functional Materials (Impact Factor: 19.9), and Small Methods (Impact Factor: 8.7). These publications demonstrate CONNECT's continued leadership in nanomaterials, plasma technology, and sustainable energy research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun.The first review, “Atmospheric Pressure Microwave Plasma Synthesis of Free-Standing Graphene from Carbon Feedstocks and Its Applications”, published in Nano Materials Science, was led by Elton Mah Song-Zhe, with contributions from Chiah Zi-Jing, both PhD candidates. The review highlights atmospheric pressure microwave plasma (APMP) as an efficient and sustainable approach for producing free-standing graphene directly from carbon feedstocks without requiring a solid substrate. It provides valuable insights into how plasma conditions influence graphene formation and explores its potential applications in sustainable technologies.Graphical abstract of the work published in Nano Materials Science.The second review, “Advancements in Free-Standing Graphene Synthesis Using Electrodeless Microwave Plasma”, published in Small Methods, was co-first-authored by Master's students Neil Felicio Agesta and Woo Yun-Le, together with Elton Mah Song-Zhe and Chiah Zi-Jing. The review examines electrodeless microwave plasma as a scalable and energy-efficient graphene production method. It addresses current challenges in graphene manufacturing while discussing future opportunities through computational modelling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to optimise production processes.Graphical abstract of the work published in Small Methods.The third review, “Engineering Nanocatalysts for Artificial Photosynthesis-Driven Plastic Reforming Toward Sustainable Hydrogen and Chemical Production”, published in Advanced Functional Materials, was first-authored by Master's student Gan Eng Soon. The article provides a comprehensive review of artificial photosynthesis-driven plastic reforming, highlighting nanocatalyst engineering strategies for converting plastic waste into hydrogen and value-added chemicals. The publication was selected as the Inside Back Cover of Advanced Functional Materials, recognizing its scientific significance and conceptual impact.Graphical abstract of the work published in Advanced Functional Materials.Inside Back Cover feature, Advanced Functional Materials, 36(23). (cover artwork available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.74744)These research projects were supported by funding from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (FRGS), the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd., the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces at Xiamen University, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia, and Xiamen University Malaysia's Investigatorship Grant and Research Fund.The published articles can be accessed at:1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S25899651260005282. https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.2025011303. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202525034 Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun received his B.Eng. and PhD in chemical engineering from Monash University. He is a Professor and Assistant Dean in School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Xiamen University Malaysia. Starting from 2021, he serves as the Director of Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT). His research interests include nanomaterials for photo(electro)catalytic and electrochemical H2O splitting, CO2 reduction, alcohol oxidation, H2O2 production, plastic reforming, N2 fixation and nitrate reduction, as well as microwave plasma methane cracking for graphene and hydrogen production.For more details, please refer to his website at https://sites.google.com/site/wjongresearch/