Top 14 Hardest Courses to Study in Malaysia

By FunnyMalaysia

Studying in Malaysia is becoming a thing of choice for most students within and outside the country. This is due to the high standards and average price education offered by Malaysian Institutions as regulated by Malaysian government.

1. Urban and Regional Planning

The profession of urban and regional planning is concerned with planning, designing and managing properties and the environment. It is interdisciplinary in nature and integrates both the art and science of creating a better quality of life in a sustainable environment. To study this course in Malaysia you have to be at your best in terms of strategic reasoning and implementing of projects. At the local level the profession deals with the planning and designing of neighborhoods, towns and cities, and at the national and international levels, bigger projects.

In Malaysian Institutions, the profession seeks to balance between society and environment by managing developments through policies, strategies and plans. Students are expected to study hard to show themselves approved and worthy of being awarded Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning [BURP] at the end of their study year. 

2. Accountancy 

Accountants are known for accuracy and integrity when it comes to calculating and handling digits. Studying Accountancy in a Malaysian Institution is very hard as they have a high standard of programme features, curriculum and award requirements. Accountancy which is the measurement, processing and communication of financial information about economic entities, in University of Malaysia Kelatan offers full-time mode based on an 8 Semester Academic Year with several subjects being delivered and assessed in each semester.

The course requires students to undergo 6 months of industrial training during the short semester of their third year. Assessment is strictly based on a Maximum of 60% final examination and the remaining allocated to coursework. Students who do not achieve a total of 146 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2 and do not Pass the Industrial Training which is equivalent to 8 credit hours will not be awarded at the end of their study year-Difficult task indeed.

3. Quantity Surveying 

Malaysia has several ares still undergoing building and construction. One will see it lucrative to study a course that will be relevant to the development of the country. However, the discipline of Quantity Surveying fits into such line of thought, irrespective of its tasking nature. Project development is an investment that involves considerable sum of money and time. The role of quantity surveyors through their education, training and experience will contribute to the effective management of construction cost, project procurement and contract administration as well as giving advice on development economics and contractual matters.

Malaysian Institutions offer graduates the opportunity to operate within the existing framework of the Quantity Surveying discipline, the construction industry and related fields. At a personal level, the undergraduate will be stimulated to adopt a professional and ethical approach that will allow personal development, foster self-respect and improve career aspirations. If you find this field interesting, look up easier ways to study it in Malaysia.

4. Law

Law is one hard course to study any where in the world, Malaysia inclusive. The course entails certain system of rules that are enforced through social institutions to govern behavior, culture and tradition. It is a professional study that usually comes with a white crown (wig) on graduating from Law School, and most parents find it prestigious to have a Lawyer as a child. Nevertheless, studying law in Malaysia is one of the hardest journey to embark on.

Law as a course has so many terminologies, acts, and by-laws that are constantly in use even in the course of studying. Most students in Malaysian Universities find it hard to assimilate these information as a result of its weight and complexity. Also Law fees in Malaysian Universities are higher than fees of other faculties, and this sometimes adds to the frustration of students who now have two things to worry about – How to pay fees and how to pass Law examinations. In a nut shell, studying law in Malaysian Universities require a lot of concentration, assimilation and dedication.

5. Bioinformatics 

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics combines computer science, statistics, mathematics, and engineering to study and process biological data.

Studying Bioinformatics in any Malaysian Institution will need you to first understand biology, biotechnology and information technology, as they all make up the course. Common uses of bioinformatics include the identification of candidate genes and nucleotides (SNPs). Often, such identification is made with the aim of better understanding the genetic basis of disease, unique adaptations, desirable properties or differences between populations. Students who intend to study this course are considered bioinformatic scientists and as such needs to put themselves in the place of a scientist which makes studying more difficult.

6. International Business

Undergraduate international business programs in Malaysian Institutions is quite uneasy. It prepare students to conduct business or manage companies in a variety of global markets, by studying different cultures, learning more about a country’s culture,values, business history, labor relations, legal-economics and political systems.

At Olympia College Malaysia, Studying International Business is comprehensive and provides students with a broad introduction to management, international business, foreign culture and global business environments. Entry enrollment requires: A minimum 2 GCE A levels passes, or equivalent qualifications, Demonstration of English Language proficiency with a TOEFL paper based test score of 500, and a Computer based test score of 173.

7. Information Technology

With the world becoming increasingly borderless, demand for IT specialists is increasing. If you are interested in studying Information Technology in any Malaysian Institution, be ready to stand up to the task ahead. Olympia College and other institutions in Malaysia offer Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) to develop students with computing as a scientific and technological discipline, preparing them as programmers and software developers. IT students are considered brain box and computer gurus, to be one, you need to read all required school texts and materials 24/7.

8. Medicine 

Studying Medicine usually comes hand in hand with studying surgery operations. This course can be extremely tough in Malaysia owing to the fact that its MBBS has different phases every semester. A student must pass all the examination required in every phase before proceeding to another phase of another level/year. More so, MBBS exams are usually complex. Intensive study is needed and most times students substitute their social life for studies. Medical students are always put under pressure because their job entails human lives, one tiny mistake and a soul is gone. The studies can be scaring at times when students get to work with carcass, blood, and wounded people. It takes courage to study Medicine and Surgery in Malaysia.

9. Molecular Biology

Biomolecular engineering is the application of engineering practices and principles to purposefully manipulate molecules of biological origin. Chemical engineering involves manipulation of non-biological molecules. These two courses are interrelated and usually taken together in most institutions in Malaysia.

The entire subjects studied are quite challenging. It involves studying structures, functions as well as properties. The hardest part includes bio-medical engineering of molecules (recombinant DNA, site-directed mutagenesis, bio-immobilization and bio-conjugation, polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay-ELISA). You will have to love the laboratory if you wish to pursue this course in Malaysia.

10. Political Science 

Political science is a social science that deals with systems of government and the analysis of political activity and political behavior. It deals extensively with the theory and practicals of politics which is commonly thought of as the determining of the distribution of power and resources. To study Political science in a Malaysian Institution, you should observe the political scene of the country and attempt to marry it with politics as it were on paper. The mistake most students make while choosing this course is that they assume all Political Scientists will end as Politicians in the Government – which is not far fetched though.

11. Hotel Operations and Management 

In Olympia College Malaysia students who intend to study Hotel Operations and Management without the required SPM credits can only obtain a Diploma in Hotel Management via the Certificate in Hotel Operations (CHO) programme. The institution offers the following course modules: Principles of Front Office, Introduction to Hospitality Industry, Computer Application, Bahasa Malaysia, Safety & Hygiene, Food Studies, Pengaji Islam/Pendidikan Moral, Housekeeping, Pengajian Malaysia and Industrial Placement. Through rigorous evaluation, extensive training and advanced technological implementation, students are constantly lectured on how to run hotels at optimum levels.

12. English Language 

An English language Student is a person who is learning the English language in addition to his or her native language. The instruction and assessment of students, their cultural background, and the attitudes of classroom teachers towards English Language is one basic training students require (especially those from non-English speaking countries). Swinburne Sarawak Malaysia offers two types of English Language courses: intensive and supplementary. The Intensive English runs in the months before the foundation or degree course. The Supplementary English units runs during the degree course. Most English language courses in Malaysia can help students with Reading and writing English, Speaking and listening skills and Progressing to higher levels of study.

13. Graphic Design 

Graphic design is the process of visual communication, and problem-solving through the use of type, space and image. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design. The Sarawak Malaysia among other countries in the country offers Diploma in Graphic Designs. Studying design at Swinburne Sarawak allows you to combine your creativity with business sense and industry insight. Harness your imagination and take part in the innovative design thinking that will define the 21st century.

Swinburne Sarawak Malaysia multimedia design course offers creators and innovators any number of possible careers: advertising/art director, animator, cinematographer, design manager, exhibition designer, graphic designer/illustrator, packaging designer, post-production visual eff. Multimedia University Malaysia also offers a Bachelor degree in Multimedia Design.

14. Engineering 

Engineering means to apply scientific and practical knowledge in order to invent, design, build, maintain, research, and improve structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes. Several Institutions in Malaysia offer this course and it is difficult to both get an admission entry and to survive the heat of the course while studying it.

In a nut shell, the above 14 courses mentioned are therefore considered top hardest courses to study in Malaysia. In case you are interested in pursuing any of these courses, brace up to give your best because you would otherwise be frustrated in the course of study.

The Beginning of a New Journey

A new journey, a new beginning; a new journey, a new beginning. 

I wonder how many times I have shared about a new phase of life. However, I believe that each time I share about a new journey, a new beginning; I am always a better person.

I used to describe that "life is like a bus journey, at each stop we get to experience different things". Now, I still think it this way. I learned to appreciate my journey even more, because each and every small little things that happen in our life, does make a significance in our life to be. Each and every choice that we make, does influence our future.

I always wonder, IF I never knew God, how would my life be now? I could never imagine my life without Jesus. His presence in my life is so important that without Him, I would have been lost since ages ago.

I turn back and take a look at my life for the past two [2] years, and I would think I have changed a lot. Although I could not understand some things that happened, but I am grateful to God that those things happened because I could understand myself a little bit better, I could clarify things that once was doubtful et cetera.

My new journey began in early May, or perhaps, earlier.

I make new friends, take up new interests, challenged myself physically, mentally and even emotionally.

When we are being tossed left and right, up and down, I think the outcome is, we come out stronger, tougher, wiser, braver, more courageous, gain victory and become a conqueror.

In a new environment, I need to learn to adapt myself once again; and I really thank God for this opportunity given. May this new journey will bring my joy, hope and peace.

One thing for sure, with God all this are possible and we can be rest assured that He is with us and for us at all times.

God bless :)

STRESSED = DESSERTS

Borrowing the idea from my fellow blogger/Brother-in-Christ, Andrew TTY; he told us about this sometime back in 2008. Indeed, stressed = desserts :-)

From last week to this week I could feel the stress at work, at Church, and even at home. Life is never juicy, but we can choose to face it from a positive point of view.

I had a bad headache yesterday and could not concentrate at all, and I just need to go home early to have a good rest. Today, I feel much better because I had nine (9) hours of sleep last night =)

How could stressed = desserts? Each morning I cast my day unto Him and pray that He would lead me through in everything. From being really stressed, we could learn to cast all our burdens and anxieties unto Him.

I may be repeating these words again and again; this is because this is a never ending lesson to be learnt by all of us. Sometimes we tend to forget that we have a BIG GOD and would rather take things into our own hands. Perhaps we felt that we are smart enough to settle everything on our own.

However, this is not so. There are a lot of things that are not within our control. We may encounter some mishaps at every stage of life. I remember telling a friend that life is like a journey on the bus. At this station, I believe I would be able to learn things that God wants me to learn; things that I have never learnt before.

Working at this place is somehow more stressful than my previous firms. From workload, to colleagues, to time management et cetera. However, I trust Him that He would lead me through. Jesus, I love you! Please be my only satisfaction!!

On Saturday night, I could not sleep well, probably due to the coffee I took at about 15:00 (no more coffees after 14:00 :p). Since I could not sleep, I spent some time praying and I thank God for His presence which fell on me. Although I was very tired on Sunday, but I could feel the joy in me.

Christmas is coming soon, and this is the busiest moment for myself; preparations after preparations that need to be observed from time to time. I have no idea how to cope, but I trust that I am not alone, for God Himself promised to us that He would never leave us alone ~ IMMANUEL :)

I may sound unrealistic, because I seem to be portraying something that cannot be seen, but isn't that faith? Faith is something not physical, yet we believe its existence!

Yes! let's have faith in Him and enjoy the DESSERTS =)

My First Time

Whilst my comrades are busy working, I chose to post a blog; probably because I have lost my concentration and need a break, and instead of disturbing my fellow comrades, I chose the blog to share my feelings with.

For the first time in my entire working life, I stayed until 02:00 this "morning" to complete a task given to us. In the past, the latest I stayed was about 00:++, and that was at the request of a partner in the firm. This time, I did it quite willingly.

It has been such a long long time since I started to feel motivated to work in such a manner. I remember in the past, no matter how trivial a task was, I would try my 110% best to complete it. However, as time goes by, my battery was getting lower and lower each day.

Perhaps that was due to the first firm I chose to enter, which left me with negative thoughts more than the positive ones. I must say, my confidence and self esteem dropped during the tenure in that firm. In my second firm, I was left to wander about the industry; having no focus in any of the areas, I finally decided to move on after two (2) years.

As for now, I have started to gain some interest in conveyancing practice. I remembered that I dislike this area, because it is rather mundane. Perhaps I have learnt to take ownership of the files handled by me. I have learnt to appreciate the nature of the whole practice. My colleague told me this, "We are helping others to solve their problems everday"; and my former employer said, "We are, in a way, helping those who are in need. In each person's life, probably they own one and only house, and we are facilitating them to acquire their "dream" house."

All this while, I thought of being a lawyer because I want to help those who are in need, especially women and children, because I feel that a lot of them are not aware of their rights. However, my choice to enter a conveyancing firm as a stepping stone, has changed my perspective on the profession all together. Hence, I was rather demotivated to become a lawyer.

I believe that God has His reasons for allowing me choose this profession when I was 13. Although I am still searching for the purpose, I believe that following His path is the way to go. We do our best in whatever position we are at, and in whatever circumstances, and let God do the rest.

Each day I come to office, although those lazy muscles are ringing in my body, I found that it is quite interesting to figure out what is the next step to take. In conveyancing practice, time is of the essence, and I learned to appreciate time and responsibility more and more, day after day.

As for communications, I am still learning to communicate with my fellow comrades, and my fellow colleagues. I have always been a quiet person, and seldom like to express myself verbally, but I know I need to take up the challenge to communicate with all the people, as we know quite clearly, no man is an island. Also, it can be quite challenging as well to learn to use different ways to communicate with different people, because we are all unique in our own way.

I have a comrade, who commented that I am "scary" because I asked personal questions. Perhaps I do not know how to find a better topic to talk about, or else, that was because I chose to be warm at the very initial stage. Friends who know me, will know me, and accept me as who I am :)

Oops, I have side tracked a little :p I left my office at 23:00 on Tuesday, and 02:00 on Wednesday; and today is Thursday, will I leave at 05:00? :p

Although the task given is rather mundane, it is challenging; because I need to crack my brain to think of words, words and words. To be frank, my exposure on vocabulary is rather limited; nonetheless, I would try my very best to complete this as soon as possible, so that I could go home earlier and SLEEP =)

All right, I guess that is all for now. It is 20:20 now; a good time to start work :)

God bless!!

Finally Decided

I have started searching for job since 15th day of September 2010, and finally I have found a job on 15th day of October 2010. After a month, finally I have decided to give myself another chance to continue in practice.

Just a few minutes after I accepted the offer to work at a legal firm, I got a call from a construction firm, calling me up for second interview. At that time, I was at crossroad once again, because both were opportunities to me. I decided to attend the second interview and they made an offer to me as well.

I was to start work on 18th day of October 2010, and finally decided to sign the Letter of Appointment after lunch time; I spent half day to observe the environment.

Now that I am here, it is a totally different environment; the people here are friendly and I do have sense of belonging. I hope that this would persist as long as I am here. I give myself three (3) years to be in practice and see how it goes thereafter.

Jesus, be my only satisfaction. You have granted me this job and I pray that You would lead me through. In Jesus' precious name I pray, Amen.

What If?

I have already resigned from my current job. The question that I had in mind now is, what if I quit practice? A lot of people seem to think that it is a waste, because what I am holding is a professional degree. If I am to quit practice, what field should I venture?

From young, people predicted that I will be a teacher when I grew up. Even until now, people seem to think that I am a teacher. Perhaps I look like a teacher, more than a lawyer (confused).

I always have an interest in Human Resource, and even intended to take up the MBA majoring in HR. My alternative plan is to take a postgraduate on Counselling. My third option is to pursue the ICSA course.

A close friend of mine seem to think that I am being quite lost, when I told her of my intention to quit practice in a few years time. I wanted to be a lawyer when I was 13, with an intention to help those who are in need. However, my dream was crashed when I started to work in a legal firm back in 2006. The General Manager of that firm told me this, " The firm wants you to make money, and not to do charity".

Well, that is the reality, that is the world, that is the real world. I thought, perhaps the environment in the firm discourages me to enjoy practice, so I decided to move on to another firm to do my pupilage. At this firm, I was exposed to the other side of reality. Since it was a Christian firm, the approach was slightly different from the first firm. Nonetheless, due to the 'wide' exposure. I have decided to move on, and concentrate on conveyancing practice.

The third firm, a boutique firm. As time goes by, I figured that actually I do not really enjoy practice. Hm, how d I put it? It is like, I do not like the work, I do not like the nature of the work that I am doing. Hm, yeah..I think so...

For the first time in my life I am being so laid back about my job. I am not concerned whether I will be confirmed in this current firm. Prior to the Church Camp at Peacehaven, I told my Father in Heaven, "You are going to take care of this for me".

As for now, it is time for me think about moving on. Should I quit practice? I am wondering, what if I did not do law, and proceed into the education back then, would I be happier now?

Perhaps...

What if...

We often ask ourselves this question, but wouldn't it be more practical to think about the present?

Jesus, be my only satisfaction...

Peace & Joy from Within

Some people may not be able to understand this:-

When Christians face with adversities, we are still able to live like there is no adversity. It is definitely not that we are are being ignorant or indifference about it, nor that we are avoiding the problem that we are facing, but it is because ~ we have a BIG GOD =)

For instance:

I know of a family who often finds it hard to make their ends meet. Yet, they still go to Church, laugh and eat like normal people do; they also have no worries about their life. Once they were on their way home and had not enough petrol, they just prayed hard about it and there appeared an Angel to assist them.

I also know another family who lost their member of the family and yet, they do not grief much about it; because they know that their dear family member is in Heaven now.

These are just two (2) examples. There are more stories to tell but this is not my purpose today.

Of course, we as human, have our own worries too. Jesus says, to cast all our anxieties unto Him. We also have our own negative emotions to deal with, but when we cast everything unto God, things will never be the same again.

It is always easier said than done, as we tend to rely on our own up to the stage we no longer can handle it, then we seek God. However, God wants us to cast everything to Him from the very start.

Today I received a not so good news, a piece of news that I already known from long time ago, yet I still try to hold onto it. God has His plan and His own way to make things work. Amen?

I attended a Church Camp at Peacehaven recently, and I told God, “Lord, I am leaving all my worries behind and all I want to do at Peacehaven is to seek You alone. You are my Lord, I know You will take care of everything”.

I came back from Peacehaven and today I have got the Lord’s answer to my prayer. An answer that I knew from the very start. At first I was feeling a little down about it, but after moments of prayer, I could find myself smiling from deep inside my heart.

This joy, and this peace, we could not find it elsewhere but in Him alone. How awesome it is to know that God cares for us from head to toe. Imagine, He even knows how much strands of hair we have on our head. God is truly amazing, Amen?

Now that I need to move on in my life, I want to involve Him in every bit and pieces in my life; like what I have learned at the Church Camp, to connect with Him at all times ~ Kingdom Online…

Gray

It has been such a long time I did not quiet down myself and do a self review. At this moment I feel that the road in front of me is gray.

I was asking myself: am I happy at this new workplace? I would like to think so; but sometimes we have to be honest with ourselves. I have only one concern, and that is, whether this is where God wants me to be; as I did not feel peaceful lately.

I am here for three (3) months, and I just do not know why I cannot find the energy to be focused on my work. Could it be environment? Could it be the profession? Could it be myself?

Perhaps it is more about myself. Have I entered the wrong profession? I am happy when I teach the kids tambourine. I am happy when my niece is here. Should I be a teacher?

Jesus be my only satisfaction! I need You to lead me through...

The Word that Starts with D

The matter will start at 09:00. I am preparing my 'speech' at 08:45, feeling a bit agigated. My Client has arrived at Court and this makes me feel worse because I have not prepared my 'speech'. Phew, the Interpreter informed that Court will start at 09:15.

Finally, at 09:15 the Judge came in and I was waiting patiently for my turn. At the same time, I tried to learn how the other Counsels speak. My case was No. 5 in the list; I sat at the first row and turned my head to see the Petitioners for the four (4) cases before me and all of sudden I felt that it was such a pity that such a thing happened.

They look young and healthy. They look as though they were married for few years, yet today, they came to Court to have their divorce matter being heard in Court.

What happened to our world now? Young couples getting married, and they divorced not too long after their marriage. One of them even asked for the Decree Nisi to be made absolute there and then as she needs to go back to her country and does not intend to come back to Malaysia.

Marriage is a beautiful arrangement created by God. I am always reluctant to handle divorce cases because I feel that it is against God's intention. Today, when I see these young people standing before the Court, I really wonder whether they really thought about it thoroughly before they sign the Marriage Certificate.

May the Lord bless them in their future undertakings and heal their wound that they have suffered.

Angels Around Me [I]

From the second I was born till today, I believe that there were many Angels around me. I really thank God for what He had done in my life. Today I want to share about my court attendances.

I am not a very talkative person. My friends would describe me as a very soft person. When I told people that I was reading law, they would say, "Oh, so you are going to be the type that vets through documents in the office? You won't be going to Court right?"

Surprisingly, and even out of my own expectation, I have been doing litigation works, though not actively, since the day I started practising. It is quite a different experience and I am glad that my firm allows me to have a minor exposure to the world of litigation. I would not say that I enjoy it, but I would say that it is definitely a good exposure. At least I would not be sitting in the office all the time, I take it as a short break.

Fortunately or unfortunately, I am not trained in advocacy skills. Therefore, each time I go to Court, I will go earlier to prepare for my speech. Amazingly, each time there is an Angel to help me improve on my prepared speech and I always get to bump into friendly and helpful seniors to assist me.

God is great, all the time!

All the time, God is great!

Isn't He amazing? =)