PENANG: Han Chiang University College of Communication (HCUC) marks a historic milestone today with the largest-ever cohort of graduates. The Class of 2024, made up of 314 students will soon embark on their professional journeys, equipped with the skills and knowledge honed during their time at HCUC. The convocation ceremony, held in the Lim Lean Teng Hall, symbolised both the end of a fulfilling academic chapter and the beginning of a new adventure in their respective fields.
Chairman of the Penang Han Chiang Associated Chinese Schools Association, Dato’ Seri Ooi Soo Hing, emphasised HCUC's unique heritage in his address, stating, “While we are celebrated for our excellence in media studies, our deep-rooted commitment to Chinese education remains an integral part of our identity. It is both our responsibility and a noble mission to preserve and promote Chinese culture.”
“The students' hard work, dedication and academic achievements have significantly enhanced HCUC’s reputation as a leading institution of higher learning, particularly in the field of media education,” he added.
Kelven Lim (from left) receiving the Bachelor’s Degree Academic Excellence Awards from Dato' Seri Ooi Soo Hing (from right)
He also highlighted the importance of academic innovation, celebrating the graduation of HCUC’s first cohort from the Master of Arts in Chinese Studies programme, launched in 2022. "Their success is a testament to our dedication to advancing Chinese education and driving academic innovation," he said.
In addition to congratulating the graduates, the Honorary Chancellor, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Tan Kok Ping JP stated that HCUC being a private higher education institution had faced many challenges since its founding, but its original goal still remains the same: To provide high-quality education opportunities for the community.
“Since its elevation to university college status, the institution has continuously expanded its range of academic programmes. The launch of a PhD in Chinese Studies last year has established HCUC as the only higher education institution in Malaysia with a comprehensive Chinese education system from primary and secondary school to undergraduate, master’s degree to doctoral degrees,” he said.
He stressed that this milestone not only marked HCUC’s century old journey of preserving Chinese education but also represents a groundbreaking achievement in the history of Chinese education development in Malaysia.
Ong Zhi Yee (from left) receiving the Diploma Academic Excellence Awards from Dato' Teoh Teik Jin
Meanwhile, Vice-chancellor of HCUC, Associate Professor Dr Beh Kok Hooi, congratulated the graduates gathered in the Lim Lean Teng Hall and urged them to look ahead with confidence, encouraging them to continuously strive to overcome the challenges that lie in their future paths.
“In the pursuit of personal achievement, one inevitably encounters challenges. I hope that you will face future learning and work challenges with composure, accept the adversities of life and embrace temporary setbacks with grace. In this journey, which is not always smooth and filled with uncertainties, please believe that you possess the ability to overcome difficulties.
“Remain calm and determined, be eager to learn and think critically, and act diligently. More importantly, fill your life with passion and your future with hope, so that you can seize opportunities in this uncertain world,” he said.
He also reminded the graduates to remain curious, think critically and act with diligence.
"Most importantly, fill your lives with passion and your future with hope, so that you can seize opportunities in an ever-evolving world,” he added.
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After the presentation of the conferment scrolls and the valedictorian’s speech, the student representatives from the School of Communication and Media handed a RM20,000 equipment donation cheque to contribute back to the university college. Further adding to the arsenal of production equipment ready to be used by the future generation of students.
This year, HCUC witnessed the graduation of 314 students, including three Master’s degree graduates, 143 Bachelor’s degree graduates and 168 Diploma recipients. Among them, the three Master’s graduates were honoured with the Master’s Degree Graduate-On-Time (GOT) Award, while seven Bachelor’s degree graduates received the Academic Excellence Award. In addition, three Bachelor’s graduates earned the prestigious Chancellor’s Award and five Diploma graduates were recognised with the Diploma Academic Excellence Award for their outstanding achievements.
List of Award Winners
Master’s Degree Graduate-On-Time (GOT) Awards
| School | Programme | Name |
| School of Chinese Studies | Master of Arts in Chinese Studies | Ang Kit Wai |
| Li Qi | ||
| Tan Wei Ni |
Bachelor’s Degree Academic Excellence Awards
| School | Programme | Name |
| School of Communication & Media | Bachelor of Communication (Media Production) (Honours) | Looi Kai Bin |
| Bachelor of Communication (New Media) (Honours) | E Jia Xi | |
| Bachelor in Public Relations (Honours) | Kelven Lim | |
| School of Applied Creative Arts & Design | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia | Lau Huay Peng |
| School of Business & Management | Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) | Iu Yi Wen |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Logistics & Supply Chain Management | Winnie Lee Wei Ting | |
| School of Chinese Studies | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Studies | Teh Liang Shein |
Diploma Academic Excellence Awards
| School | Programme | Name |
| School of Applied Creative Arts & Design | Diploma in Multimedia Communication Design | Carmen Goh Jia Min |
| Diploma in Visual Arts and Design | Yeoh Pei Zhen | |
| School of Business & Management | Diploma in Business Management | Ong Zhi Yee |
| Diploma in Logistics Management | Khor Bee Kun | |
| School of Chinese Studies | Diploma in Chinese Studies | Kong Yi Qin |
Chancellor’s Awards
| School | Programme | Name |
| School of Communication & Media | Bachelor of Communication (New Media) (Honours) | E Jia Xi |
| School of Business & Management | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Logistics & Supply Chain Management | Winnie Lee Wei Ting |
| School of Chinese Studies | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Studies | Teh Liang Shein |