Former Education Minister Maszlee brings his expertise to the University of Cyberjaya, enlightening students in the Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences.
Taking the path less travelled by is something that most people tend to avoid due to the unforeseeable challenges and risks involved.
However, choosing the path less travelled does have its benefits as it can pave the way for newer and more efficient solutions to solve problems, build better lives or contribute to the greater good.
Despite the risks, associate professor Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan embraced change and paved the way for significant changes in the mental health industry locally.
Dr Anasuya, now the dean of the Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences at University of Cyberjaya, started her career in a development company and switched to the field of education and counselling, where she has been thriving ever since.
She was also one of the pioneers that helped in providing support for counselling centres nationwide.
Dr Anasuya empowering young minds with a captivating talk on self-esteem at Methodist Girls School KL.
Dr Anasuya set up the first NGO-linked counselling centre with PT Foundation, by providing student counsellors during her time at HELP University.
She was a key contributor in setting up the centre, establishing ground rules and providing supervisors to maintain its integrity and quality. The centre has been going strong since it was set up and acts as an example for other NGOs to learn from the concept.
Since the centre’s inception, other NGO-linked counselling services started mushrooming before private counselling centres became available.
Former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik is another noteworthy changemaker who has now returned to the University of Cyberjaya, to inspire change in the Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences.
Maszlee has brought significant changes in the field of education by incorporating holistic approaches to teaching and learning in primary schools to balance out the assessment-based education system.
“Holistic education is the true meaning of education. It should aim to unleash the best potential of an individual while preparing them to become a good citizen,” he says.
Professor Zabidi was part of the medical army, that brought hope and healing to Banda Aceh’s children that were devastated by the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004.
University of Cyberjaya’s vice chancellor Professor Dr Zabidi Hussin adds: “Students should be insightful, compassionate and have empathy to become effective changemakers in today’s rapidly evolving world. By applying those attributes, students will be ahead of their colleagues.
“When it comes to education, it’s important that we nurture a generation of changemakers so they can display sufficient adaptability. They need to adopt a flexible approach to problems, so they are able to manage whatever comes their way.”
If you’re interested to find out more and chart your path to becoming a future changemaker, you can register and attend the University of Cyberjaya’s Grand Open Day on June 24 and 25.
To find out more about university’s intakes, programmes and scholarships, visit cyberjaya.edu.my/openday.
You can also message the university’s education counsellors via WhatsApp at 011-1112 3344 or email studywithus@cyberjaya.edu.my
