Building bridges through the Belt and Road Education Delegates Visits to INTI College Sabah
On10 March 2025, a delegation of 15 representatives from China’s internationaleducation sector arrived at INTI College Sabah, facilitated by the proactivecoordination of the Sabah One Belt One RoadHigher Education Association. The delegation embarked on a four-day visit and exchangeprogram to explore the UK 0.5+3 Advanced Foundation Programme).It included representatives from ten influential enterprises and institutionsin the education sector, such as Hebei Guokong Talent, Shandong WanhaoEducation, Shaanxi Guishi, and Beijin Shouguan. Their visit aimed to gain anin-depth understanding of INTI College Sabah’s unique educational philosophy,innovative teaching models, and extensive potential for internationaleducational collaboration. On the morning of theirarrival, INTI College Sabah held a welcoming ceremony for the delegation. The collegeleader warmly welcomed the delegates, and during the ceremony, a detailedhistory of the institution’s history, the establishment of its specializeddisciplines, and its remarkable achievements in its international education - particularlythe UK Hertfordshire University joint degree programme under 0.5+3 AdvancedFoundation Programme, was introduced to them. The representatives present atthe ceremony included Datuk Thomas Logijin, Permanent Secretary of the Ministryof Industrial Development, Malaysia; Jaccie Koh, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications, Invest Sabah, Malaysia, and Datuk John Lo Thau Fah, Permanent Advisor tothe Sabah Economic Council. After the ceremony, the delegation members,accompanied by college staff and association representatives, toured the campusincluding the teaching facilities, well-equipped laboratories, library with a richcollection of books, and the student activity center. Inthe subsequent discussion session, both parties engaged in in-depth discussionson key topics such as international education collaboration projects,innovative talent development models, and diverse academic exchanges. Each ofthe delegates shared their valuable experiences and extensive resourcesaccumulated in the domestic education market, expressing a strong desire toestablish deep collaborations with INTI College Sabah. The college introducedpotential collaborative projects and curriculum frameworks, aiming to advancethe process of education internationalization through cooperation with Chineseenterprises and institutions. With the support of the Sabah One Belt One Road Higher Education Association, the goal is to create broaderdevelopment opportunities for students. Thisvisit and exchange activity, driven by the proactive efforts of the Sabah One Belt One Road Higher Education Association successfully built a strongcommunication bridge between INITI College Sabah and China’s education sector.It also laid a solid foundation for deeper future collaboration in the field ofinternational education. Both parties expressed their commitment to further strengtheningconnections and cooperation, jointly exploring innovative education models, anddedicating efforts to cultivating high-quality talents with a globalperspective, contributing to the advancement of regional education. Establishedin 1995 with the support of the Sabah government, INTI College Sabah, Malaysia,offers a diverse range of programs in popular fields such as business and informationtechnology. Through its joint degree program with the University ofHertfordshire in the UK, the college cultivates students with solidprofessional knowledge and practical skills. Leveraging Sabah’s rich tourismresources, INTI integrates experiential learning with academic instruction,creating a deeply immersive educational model that blends theory and practice.
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