Now up and running
It took years in the making, but I am glad that the Peninsula International School Australia in Setia Alam is now up and running. It was officially launched recently. Below are some news clippings of the event:
Nurturing young minds
When I first decided to embark on starting the Peninsula International School, I was determined to see it through. I have always had a passion for education. Taken from my Facebook posting on 12 Feb 2018: Selected followers’ comments: Ling Liong Ming: I hope you will put in more civic courses to educate our […]
Edusphere@Cyberjaya set to take flight
Recently, The Star newspaper ran a story about yet another education city project from the HCK Group. See below for the full story:
Turning realty dreams into reality
When we launched the residential component of edusentral @ Setia Alam in the middle of this year, all 505 units were snapped up within hours. Due to overwhelming response, we will soon be launching new phases. Taken from my Facebook posting on 20 Nov 2017: A BUILDER’S DREAM: More residential towers at Edusentral @ […]
Almost there
Come January next year, the Peninsula International School Australia in Setia Alam will commence classes. It will be the first school in Malaysia to offer the highly-regarded Victorian curriculum. Taken from my Facebook posting on 2 Nov 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Andrew Chan: Congrats Tan Sri, this video presentations says it all ie excellence in […]
Recognition of success
We often hear and read about the achievements of big corporations. But smaller companies also make great strides. This is why Focus Malaysia holds its annual “Best Under Billion Awards”. Taken from my Facebook posting on 23 Oct 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Alice YokYuen Wong: Wow! That’s what I call Motivation! Yes, recognition of efforts […]
Social media as a platform
My Facebook page had been listed as among the fastest-growing in Malaysia for celebrities. I am not a celebrity and uses social media to engage with friends and followers. Taken from my Facebook posting on 19 Oct 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Cherie Tan: With the recent incidence of your “fans” taking photos of you […]
Degree of success
How important is a paper qualification today? It certainly helps to have one, but is not the be-all and end-all. Taken from my Facebook posting on 12 Oct 2017: Selected followers’ comments: James H K Ooi: I have been through 3 degrees and each has its challenges to find a job and career progression. […]
Investing wisely
Some investors trade in the stock market on a whim. There are also those who are driven by greed and rely on rumours. I always advise investors to study a company’s fundamentals before making any decisions. Taken from my Facebook posting on 22 Aug 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Beng Lin Lee: Still remember when […]
Making Peninsula a success
The Peninsula International School Australia is set to commence classes with its inaugural batch of students in January 2018. I am confident it will be another success story. Taken from my Facebook on 17 July 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Krizian Lim: “True Educator locates the intelligence and abilities within another, drawing them out for […]
Mutually inspiring
In any organisations, leaders are expected to motivate and inspire their team members. But I am gratified that in SEGi University and Colleges, I have been able to draw inspiration from my fellow board members. Taken from my Facebook posting on 29 May 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Poh BP: Hope you will make Segi […]
Teaching from young
In the charity home run by the Hiichiikok Foundation, we not only provide a roof over the heads of the children, but also make sure they learn crucial life lessons, such as not wasting food. Taken from my Facebook posting on 22 Apr 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Susan Quat: Nowadays many bakeries when they […]
Making sound investments
HCK Capital Group’s “V Biz Hub” is taking shape fast. The commercial component of the Edusentral mixed development project in Setia Alam has generated a lot of buzz. Taken from my Facebook posting on 29 March 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Susan Quat: Buying property required good planning / research , and it won’t be […]
Congrats for coming out top!
I am gratified to note that my old school, SMK Sacred Heart in Sibu emerged as the country’s best school in last year’s STPM. Of the 137 candidates who sat for the exam, 10 obtained straight As while 68 scored at least 2As. Its principal, Mr David Teo received a certificate of recognition from Education […]
Edusphere taking shape fast
“Edusphere” is another key mixed development project the HCK Group is developing. Like the projects in Setia Alam and Ipoh, “Edusphere” also comes with an education component. Taken from my FB posting on 6 Feb 2017: Selected followers’ comments: Albert Leong Kok Chaw: Providing affordable education with high qualified standard is an essential economic […]
Quality is key
Marketing gurus and persuasive consultants can present to you fancy sales slogans and compelling business strategies. But nothing beats providing quality products and services. For the market, that matters more than anything else. Taken from my Facebook posting on 26 Dec 2016: Selected followers’ comments: Muhammad Aqil Deraman: When the buildings are ready, you should […]
Adding value, creating synergy
Recently, HCK Capital Group Bhd held an extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Shareholders unanimously passed all the resolutions tabled. They involved the injection of three companies into the HCK Capital Group. The three companies were private vehicles owned by me, my son Clifford and my associates. Andaman Daya Sdn Bhd owned a 14.4 acre land in […]
HCK Properties’ rapid growth
HCK Properties may be a new kid on the block, but we are growing fast and the industry as well as the public are starting to take notice. Taken from my FB posting on 28 Nov 2016: Selected followers’ comments: Muhammad Aqil Deraman: Tan Sri, give your regular FB friends a good discount for […]
Opportunity in crisis
After SEGi held its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) recently, I was approached by a business reporter for an interview from top Chinese newspaper, Sin Chew Daily. He asked me about running a tertiary education institution during such trying times. I told him that it is because of such unfavourable economic conditions, such as the weak […]
My interview with Sin Chew Daily
Recently, leading Chinese newspaper, Sin Chew Daily ran an interview with me. In it I shared my upcoming business plans, including on H Edusentral @ Setia Alam, a mixed development property project that includes an international school. The interview also deals with my personal business approach of learning from other people’s mistakes, and using innovation and […]