Category: Education

  • Nurseries in Cyberjaya

    Nurseries in Cyberjaya

    With over 100,000 residents currently staying in Cyberjaya, you can expect to find a great selection of nurseries (taman asuhan kanak-kanak, taska) in Cyberjaya. In this article, we are going to share with you a list of nurseries in Cyberjaya.

    Choosing the best nursery for your loved one can be a tedious task. Many of Cyberjaya residents are young parents who have just move in to the city. The following list is a compilation of businesses providing child care services in Cyberjaya.

    Babes n Tots

    Babes n Tots are among the popular ones in Cyberjaya. In Cyberjaya alone, they have 5 centres and 1 in Hospital Serdang hospital premises.

    The price is quite cheap. However, parents need to climb a flight of stairs as the centre is located at Level 1 of the building. Check out their website at https://babesandtots.com.my/

    House of Babies

    House of Babies (HOB) is one of the premium childcare centre in Malaysia. The infants are well-placed at the baby cots available. They focus on caring for babies from 2 months until 24 months old.

    The fee structure for House of Babies (updated on December 2018) is the following:

    • Registration: RM 500
    • Deposit: RM 1,200.00
    • Monthly fees: RM 1,200.00
    • Total to be paid upon enrollment: RM 2,900.00.

    Check out their website here: https://houseofbabies.net/

    Orion Childcare

    Orion Child Care Centre (OCCC) is a childcare centre located just one floor up from Orion Clinic at Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya.

    A special feature about this childcare is it is being led by medical doctors who also operate the clinic downstairs. Children under Orion Child Care Centre are able to get immediate medical attention should any medical emergency arise.

    https://www.instagram.com/orion_care/?hl=en

    https://www.facebook.com/ORIONcare/

    Adam and Eve

    Adam and Eve Preschool is located at Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya. It is highly accessible as the entrance is at ground floor of Tamarind Square.

    Check out their website here.

    What You Need to Know Before Sending Your Kids to the Nurseries

    Here are some of the things that you probably would want to know before

    Nursery Deposit Payment

    Many of the nurseries collect deposit payment as a form of financial security for them. Usually, if parents want to end their nursery commitment, they just need to give one month notice and the final month payment will be absorbed from the deposit taken during initial enrollment.

    Child to Carer Ratio

    The government has prescribed minimum 3-to-1 ratio for childcare services in Malaysia. As such, if you enquire about the ratio of staffining for your infant, most of the nurseries above specify

  • Edusphere @ Cyberjaya

    Edusphere @ Cyberjaya

    Edusphere @ Cyberjaya is a 24-acre mixed development currently under construction in Cyberjya. It is located near to Taman Tasik Cyberjaya (Cyberjaya Lake Gardens), Multimedia University (MMU), SMK Cyberjaya and Masjid Raja Haji Fisabilillah. It is accessible via Persiaran Bestari and Persiaran Semarak Api. HCK Group is the developer of this project.

    Facilities at Edusphere, Cyberjaya

    The development comprises of six residential towers, lifestyle suites, retail and University of Cyberjaya. The land is freehold.

    Phase 1: University of Cyberjaya campus

    Phase 2: Covington, Northwood, Foster

    Phase 3: Atelier, LoSo Suites & Retail

    Phase 4: Cranford

    Phase 5: Tulsa

    Phase 6: Prestonia

    Phase 7: Unknown

    The residents will have access to a botanic garden, swimming pool, indoor gym

    New KFC in Cyberjaya

    New KFC will be opened. Currently, Cyberjaya has only one KFC restaurant which is located at Persiaran APEC. When this new KFC opens, it will be the first one in Cyberjaya to be equipped with Drive Thru. Currently, Cyberjaya residents can go to Dengkil to order their KFC via Drive Thru.

    Other than KFC, McDonald’s are also listed as another Drive-Thru service provider in Edusphere’s promotional video.

    Sources

    1. Edusphere @ Cyberjaya | The HCK Group
    2. KFC EXPANDS ITS DRIVE-THRU FOOTPRINT IN EDUSPHERE, CYBERJAYA – QSR BRANDS
  • Multimedia University (MMU)

    Multimedia University (MMU) is a private university with its main campus located in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It has over 22,000 students and located just about 500 meters from an upcoming mixed development project, Edusphere @ Cyberjaya.

    Note: If you are looking for information on MMU as Pusat Pemberian Vaksin (PPV), click here.

    History of Multimedia University (MMU)

    The idea of establishing an education institution started when Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) established The Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technology (ITTM) in Taiping, Perak in 1994. Then, TM was given the distinction by the Ministry of Education to set up the first private university in Malaysia.

    On 1st December 1996, Universiti Telekom (Unitele) was eastablished. TM invited Prof Datuk Dr Ghauth Jasmon to lead UTSB and he has eventually led the university as its President for 11 years.

    Programmes offered at Cyberjaya campus

    Foundation

    x

    Diploma

    x

    Degree

    x

    Postgraduate by Coursework

    x

    Postgraduate by Mixed Mode

    x

    Postgraduate by Research

    Master of Philosophy (Communication) (By Research)
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Communication (By Research)
    Master of Science (Information Technology) (By Research)
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Information Technology (By Research)
    Master of Engineering Science (By Research)
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Engineering (By Research)
    Master of Philosophy (Management) (By Research)
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Management (By Research)
    Master of Science (Creative Multimedia) (By Research)
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Creative Multimedia (By Research)

    Sources

    1. History of MMU (mmu.edu.my)
    2. Programmes (mmu.edu.my)
  • SJK(C) Union, Cyberjaya

    SJK(C) Union, Cyberjaya

    SJK(C) Union is a Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) that is located in Cyberjaya. It is located at the western side of Cyberjaya and as of 2021, it is the only public Chinese (SJK(C)) school in Cyberjaya.

    History of SJK(C) Union

    The school is relocated from its original site at Taiping, Perak. As it opens at the new location, the school has 55 pupils, 7 teachers, 32 classrooms, a multipurpose hall, library, an auditorium, computer and science labs as well as sepak takraw courts.

    Co-founder and chairman of MCT Consortium Berhad donated 2.4 hectares of land to the school.

    Sources

    1. School in Cyberjaya creates history | The Star

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  • Education in Cyberjaya

    Education in Cyberjaya

    Being a technology-driven city, Cyberjaya is a host many education institutions. Education in Cyberjaya

    Universities

    Limkokwing University

    Multimedia University (MMU)MMU website

    University of Cyberjaya (UoC), formerly known as Cyberjaya University College of Medical Science (CUCMS)

    Schools

    SK Cyberjaya

    SJK(C) Union

    SMK Cyberjaya

  • SK Cyberjaya

    SK Cyberjaya

    SK Cyberjaya

    History (in Malay)

    The school was constructed on an 11-acre piece of land in July 2000.

    Sekolah Kebangsaan Cyberjaya adalah sebuah sekolah Bestari yang terletak di Bandaraya Pintar Cyberjaya, konsep sekolah bestari merupakan salah satu aplikasi utama dalam Aplikasi Perdana Koridor Raya Multimedia. Sekolah ini merupakan sebuah institusi yang menyediakan suatu pengurusan pendidikan yang cekap dan berkualiti, bertanggungjawab, berdisiplin serta penyayang menjadi teras ke arah budaya kerja cemerlang.

    Kompleks Sekolah Cyberjaya dibina di atas tanah seluas 11 ekar dan dilaksanakan pada julai 2000. Pada awalnya konsep sekolah ini ialah ”Smart School Level A” tetapi telah ditukar kepada konsep sekolah ceria berasaskan IT kerana bajetnya telah dikurangkan kepada RM38 juta. Bangunan sekolah ii dibina oleh syarikat Setia Haruman Sdn Bhd. Majlis penyerahan sekolah ini telah diadakan pada 31 Mei 2004.

    Pada 14 Jun 2004, sekolah mula beroperasi dengan 13 orang guru dan 30 orang murid. Murid-murid ini mengisi 5 buah kelas dari tahun 1 hingga tahun 5. Setiap kelas dilengkapi dengan infrastuktur termoden yang merangkumi kemudahan teknologi maklumat dan komunikasi (ICT) dengan 7 buah komputer, sebuah televisyen, sebuah overhead projector (OHP) dan radio. Kelengkapan yang membanggakan ini diharapkan akan dapat membantu proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (P&P) berjalan dengan cekap dan berkesan. Dalam mengejar kecemerlangan dalam akademik, pihak sekolah tidak mengabaikan kegiatan kokurikulum, oleh itu aktiviti badan beruniform,kelab dan persatuan juga diwajibkan bagi setiap pelajar untuk mendedahkan pelajar akan aktiviti berkumpulan.

    Sekolah ini mengandungi  yang mengandungi 35 Bilik Darjah,5 Bilik Akses, Makmal komputer,Bengkel Kemahiran Hidup, Makmal Sains,Bilik Muzik, Bilik Seni, Bilik Persalinan dan bilik-bilik khas lain.Padang, dewan dan surau berkongsi dengan Sekolah Menengah Cyberjaya.

    Murid-murid sekolah ini datangnya daripada kawasan sekitar Cyberjaya seperti Dengkil, Desa Pinggiran Putra, Seri Kembangan, Taman Putra Perdana dan Puchong

    Sources

    1. SK Cyberjaya – Sekolah Kebangsaan Cyberjaya on skcyberjaya.wordpress.com