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University of Abertay Dundee, UK (UAD)

From its birth as The Dundee Technical Institute in 1888, UAD has received global acclaim for developing innovative and instructivecourses in constantly evolving disciplines spanning technical fieldssuch as software engineering and computer game design as well asbusiness fields including accountancy and commerce.

Being among Scotland’s top 3 institutions for research funding,UAD has an entrenched reputation for professionalism in offeringcareer-driven higher education. The United Kingdom’s QualityAssurance Agency in its recent annual review gave it top ratings,

with 79% of graduates giving ‘thumbs up’ for the university’s teaching methodologies and learningapproaches.

UAD is also a driving force in international commercial business: in 2002, it held 90 games designpatents, bringing in more than 1 million Pound Sterling in annual royalties.

The university receives high commendation from graduates and alumni on its external qualityassessors, and the strong support and ties established between faculty and students. UAD has tieswith SEGi to run off-campus degree programmes developed by the Dundee Business School (DBS).The institution offers Honours qualifications in accountancy and finance, business administration andmarketing through supported distance learning.

Partner Universities

The University of Greenwich, UK (UOG)

An award-winning university with research affiliations andpartnerships in more than 80countries worldwide, UOG hasdelivered international educationexcellence in the vibrant andchallenging technology-basedenvironment.

UOG is accredited by a professional UK computing body, the Institute for the Management ofInformation Systems (IMIS). It is also a past recipient of prestigious awards from the BritishComputing Society (BCS), and The Queen’s Anniversary Prize. The university continues pioneeringresearch into developing new mathematical, statistical and computing-related programmes at degreeand postgraduate levels.

Unique to UOG’s mission is its industry-relevant academic strategy, designed to prepare graduateswith the skills and expertise necessary for professional business competency. With a flexible module-based approach supported by SEGi regional centres, UOG offers Honours degree programme, withexposure to subjects ranging from information systems engineering, database design andimplementation, networking, e-commerce and web development, I.T. project management andsoftware development.

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Partner Universities [cont’d]

The University of Bolton, UK

With a mission to become a top-notchinstitution for innovation and enterprise,Bolton has been an incubator of globaleducation since being founded in 1896 asthe Bolton Institute of Higher Learning.

A member of the Association ofCommonwealth Universities, Bolton’sseven-year application for full universitystatus ended in 2004 after extensive

consultation led by Britain’s Privy Council involving the government, academics, community groupsand businesses. As stated by The Mayor of Bolton, the granting of ‘university’ title will increase itsprestige, besides attracting more local and overseas students to enrich the cultural diversity of thisNorth West borough.

Bolton has an 8,000-strong student population across the globe. For students in Malaysia, Bolton hasestablished its reputation in delivering world-class knowledge. It awards degree qualifications throughHonours programmes in business administration and accountancy.

University of Sunderland, UK (UOS)

Sunderland is acknowledged as one of Britain’s foremostattractions in the North East forits surviving historic and culturalheritage. The dynamic newuniversity founded its BusinessSchool in the early 1990s, andprospered in physical expansionand reputation within five years.Psychology and law disciplines

were incorporated into its programmes, while its teaching has been recognised for excellence by theQuality Assurance Agency in UK.

The university has diversified its programmes to tailor to corporate clients, entrepreneurs andresearchers alike. It has also developed four research centres under its Business and ManagementResearch Group initiative.

In Malaysia, the Honours degree in Business Management is offered by the university’s BusinessSchool through its Centre for International Education, catering to those who want to experience theadvantages of Sunderland’s contemporary business expertise.

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Ottawa University, USA (OU)

Founded as a not-for-profit learninginstitution in 1865, OU comprise a residentialcampus as well as adult campuses acrossthe United States. Around the world, OUhas about 8,500 students through academiccollaborations extending to Hong Kong,Singapore and Malaysia. It is accredited bythe US Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

In Malaysia, OU provides choice specialisationin a business administration degree programme. Through module-based distance learning, online andclassroom delivery are blended, and delivered under full supervision by OU professors in United States.

Thompson Rivers University, Canada (TRU)

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)was formerly The UniversityCollege of the Cariboo (UCC),having transformed from agrassroot community collegeinstitution founded in 1970 withthe objective of providing cutting-edge post-secondary educationfor the manufacturing, trade andtechnology sectors in British

Columbia and across Canada. The university has also extended into distance education by acquiringthe former BC Open University (BCOU), thereby giving degree access for college graduates and adultlearners alike.

Its motto Quansem Ilep is a Chinook Indian word meaning "to strive ahead." From its main campus inKamloops, a culturally vibrant and natural recreational destination in provincial Canada, TRU’s mandateis shaped by accessibility, choice, flexibility, affordability and personal attention for studentsundergoing foundation, undergraduate diplomas and industry training certification in sectors such astourism, business, journalism, nursing, advanced technologies, mathematics, education, social workand Information Technology. It has gained a foothold in the I.T. training sector for the last 30 yearsthrough private and public sector initiatives, technology transfer, curriculum development andknowledge exchange. In Malaysia, TRU offers diploma qualifications in computer systems operationsand management through Systematic, en route to a bachelor degree in applied computing science.

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Partner Universities [cont’d]

James Cook University, Australia (JCU)

The university holds its place among the world’s best in researchfacilities on tropical sciences. Established since 1970 in Townsville,Queensland, it provides a wide span of courses in business,engineering, law, medicine, bio and social sciences, and creative arts.

It also fosters joint ventures and ongoing partnerships with othereducation and research institutions in the region and around theworld. JCU has committed itself to elevating the employability ofits graduates through coursework and teaching which focus stronglyon emerging global developments and a continued emphasis on

producing strategic thinkers with competent leadership and managerial skills.

In Malaysia, JCU offers pathways for both senior managers and non-business professionals alike togain Bachelor and Master in Business qualifications.

University of Southern Queensland, Australia (USQ)

Three decades after its foundingas an institute, then a collegeand subsequently a university,USQ has demonstrated excellencein distance education strategiesthrough gaining prominentinstitutional prize, as well aswinning the Australian GoodUniversities Guide’s Universityof The Year in 2000/2001 for

promoting the concept of e-university.

USQ’s objective to embrace, develop, promote and transfer knowledge has been successfullyachieved through the integration of communication technologies in its teaching and researchenvironment. This resulted in USQ gaining the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence forInstitutional Achievement in 2004. The dual mode institution has attracted more than 4,500international students for supported and distance learning programmes, who make up a significantsegment of its 22,000-student body worldwide.

USQ’s degree qualifications are offered through SEGi colleges via articulation pathways into Bachelorprogrammes in accounting and finance, business, management, I.T., engineering, multimedia, masscommunication and early childhood education. In its contribution to increasing the skills of workingprofessionals, USQ also delivers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme inMalaysia on supported learning mode, offering 12 specialisations related to business andmanagement.

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The University of Newcastle, Australia (UON)

UON has nearly 23,000students spread over two main bushland campuses. Anelegant presence in Australia’sHunter region with its state-of-the-art recreational andstudy facilities, UON alsodelivers unmatched academicprogrammes – over 150 degreecourses in disciplines such as

business, law, education, information technology, engineering, built environment, nursing, scienceand the arts.

UON has been offering progressive, competitive and comprehensive courses since 1965. Its outstandingquality of research output has gained top 10 ranking among Australian research institutions. TheAustralian Good Universities Guide in 2005 gave the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses 5-Stars forinnovative academic delivery and electronic support for off-campus learners. In Malaysia, SEGicollaborates with UON on the university’s Bachelor and Master of Business suites, and the Doctor inBusiness Administration (DBA), a supervised doctorate programme.

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia (USC)

Set in the midst of a populartourist destination an hour’sdrive from Brisbane, USC hasbeen winning praise for itsdynamic role in internationalresearch initiatives. This isreflected by its keen mission tobuild on local-global partnershipsand industry links, in upgradinggraduates’ skills and in securing

internships with institutions and corporations. Undergraduate, dual degrees and Honours programmesare offered, with a wide scope of training in art and design, business, commerce, culture andcommunication, education, nursing, public health, the sciences, tourism and hospitality management.

Defined by small and personalised learning strategies, USC has been rated highly by graduates forsatisfactory academic services and quality electronic support. In 2003, USC was commended forhaving the most number of academic staff with Doctoral or Masters degrees of all Queenslandlearning institutions.

USC’s collaborative ties with SEGi is in the postgraduate sector, and courses offered in Malaysiainclude the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Financial Planning (MFP).

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Partner Professional Bodies

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK(ACCA)

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants) is the largest international

accounting body, comprising over 300,000

members in over 160 countries worldwide. With

100 years of providing rigorous accountancy

training, ACCA professional courses are designed

to enhance the knowledge, skills, industry

standards and practices of finance and non-finance professionals

alike. The association has seen the rise of a dynamic membership,

ensuring accounting practices are relevant to modern demands.

Systematic Group offers ACCA qualifications, with entry exemptions

and progression routes into Master degree programmes offered by

partner UK and Australia universities. Students will also be eligible

for membership into the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK (LCCI)

LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and

Industry) is an independent body representing

the biggest business membership in London.

LCCI qualifications help graduates by mastering

various aspects of business accounting, while

accelerating career opportunities for members

worldwide. This non-profit organisation supports the development

of professional learning amongst its fraternity. LCCI students have

won numerous major prizes in this international qualification.

In Malaysia, the qualification has become one of the core

academic successes delivered by the Systematic Group since

1980, with over 180 international awards received by its students

in annual LCCI prizes.

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Partner Professional Bodies [cont’d]

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK (ICSA)

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and

Administrators (lCSA), founded in 1891, has

44,000 members, while 30,000 students

undertake its professional courses. ICSA is

recognised in over 70 countries, through

its mission to benchmark standards for

company secretarial best practices, corporate

governance and taxation. In Malaysia, the Grad ICSA is recognised

as equal to a public university degree, while the ACIS and FCIS are

considered equivalent to Honours degree qualifications. ICSA

members with five years’ experience in taxation management can

apply for Malaysian Association of the Institute of Chartered

Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) professional

membership. Systematic Group offers ICSA qualification with

exemptions for degree holders, and Master degree progression

routes in collaboration with its overseas partner universities.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (CIMA)

CIMA offers financial qualification with

a strategic management-driven function.

Over 62,000 members in 155 countries

and more than 80,000 students has

resulted in it becoming the ‘preferred business qualification’ provider.

CIMA training and qualification enhances professional management

accountancy practices in various sectors, in an age where

globalised perspectives of business, information and finance

strategies are the keys to corporate management success, while

ensuring the protection of public interests. In Malaysia, the CIMA

course is delivered at Systematic, with exam exemptions allowed

for the Group’s internal diploma holders.

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Partner Professional Bodies [cont’d]

Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK

The Chartered Institute of

Marketing (CIM) was founded

as a sales managers’

association in 1921 in UK, with the aim to improve sales

techniques and upgrade the skills of professional sales managers

and marketing personnel yearning to accelerate their careers. CIM

provides practical and relevant marketing qualifications through

certificates and diplomas. It is committed to delivering world-class

knowledge and strategies needed in training marketers to be more

professional, more informed and more connected. Members of

CIM are given “Chartered Marketer” designation. In Malaysia, CIM

is offered through Systematic Group.

Association of Business Executives, UK (ABE)

Founded in 1973 by industrialists,

educationists and politicians as a not-for-

profit institution, the Association of

Business Executives’ (ABE) mission is to

be a market leader in the provision of cost-

effective, quality British management education which are

recognised by UK institutions and industry. In 2000, ABE began

conducting business management qualification examinations in

Bahasa Malaysia, moderated in the UK. The body reviews its

courses every three to five years to meet the contemporary needs

of the market and to develop ranks of highly-skilled business

professionals possessing thorough understanding and competency

in global business skills and knowledge. In Malaysia, ABE

qualification is offered at Systematic Group.

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National Computing Centre Education Services Ltd, UK(NCC)

The National Computing Centre (NCC) is

an independent UK professional body

incorporated in 1966 to develop and

share expertise of computing and

information technology with the

objective of maximising the competitiveness of its member

businesses. NCC has been championing a wide cross-segment of

partners, members, corporations, vendors and government

communities through independent consultancy, educational and

training efforts, research, technology transfer and specialised I.T.

management solutions. Since 1996, NCC Education has been

offering professional computing qualifications to train students

for better career prospects and industry recognition. In Malaysia,

NCC Education works in partnership with Systematic.

Partner Professional Bodies [cont’d]

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What the Analysts Say

“SEGi, a leading provider of private education, is expected to benefit from the growing

trend of self-upgrading among working adults. It is also tapping the markets of skills

training and Bumi students. Other areas that the group can be expected to explore is

government-related training programmes …EPS is projected [to] improve [by] another 21%

in FY05. We believe the stock would be fairly valued at RM3.57 or 13x its FY05 earnings …

[with] potential upside of 38%, we advocate a BUY on SEGi.”

AMRESEARCH SDN BHD

EDUCATIONIST WITH NICHE MARKETS

29 April 2004

“We continue to like SEGi for its large and growing target market comprising of adult,

vocational and foreign students … SEGi has formed collaboration with corporations in

providing either in-house training or offering its existing courses such as MBA to their

employees. Some companies have progressively sent [their] employees for selected

training.”

TA SECURITIES BHD

ON TRACK TO REALISING GROWTH

28 May 2004

“By setting up 2 campuses in Subang Jaya and Kota Damansara, which are to commence

operations in 2006 and 2007, SEGi expects to attract more full time students … The Kota

Damansara campus is estimated to accommodate 12,000 students – full timers as well as

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adult learners. The campus would be an e-campus with most of the learning materials

provided online in an Internet/wireless environment.”

JUPITER RESEARCH SDN BHD

“NEW ERA” FOR SEGi – TO MIGRATE TO MAIN BOARD

25 June 2004

“We believe SEGi’s prospects would improve sharply from 2005 as efforts to venture into

provision of new government-related training programmes and overseas markets are

beginning to bear fruit … We reiterate our Buy recommendation as we like SEGi for its

good mix of tertiary, professional and vocational programmes and courses and

management’s ability to develop new business opportunities.”

AMRESEARCH

NEW TRAINING PROGRAMMES TO DRIVE GROWTH

24 September 2004

“SEGi is currently the country’s largest private education provider in terms of profits and

enrolment numbers … Its diversified earnings base has enabled it to effectively weather

traditional cyclical trends characteristic of the full-time learning segment ... Its impressive

performance awarded it a promotion to the Main Board in August … [We] value SEGi at

RM3.64 which gives it a 38.4% upside potential - BUY.”

MIDF SISMA SECURITIES SDN BHD

SEG INTERNATIONAL: INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROVIDER

20 October 2004

“We believe SEGi would be able to attract students from abroad, particularly from China,

with its impressive suite of over 100 academic programmes for recognised Bachelor and

Master degrees from universities in Australia and United Kingdom. This move to tap

foreign markets would also be supported by SEGi’s flagship campus in Kota Damansara

that would be ready in mid-2007.”

AMRESEARCH SDN BHD

INVESTMENT THEMES FOR 2005

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Financial Highlights

Group Five Years Financial Summar y

NET PROFIT(RM’000)

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

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7,22

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REVENUE(RM’000)

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

33,4

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80 92,5

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86,

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

43,6

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SHAREHOLDERS’ FUND(RM’000)

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

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120,

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000

Revenue 33,439 55,910 80,580 92,571 86,263

Profit before tax 6,493 11,167 12,746 19,679 11,994

Net profit 4,466 7,221 5,111 14,373 9,321

Share capital 19,000 79,128 79,133 80,996 88,647

Shareholders’ fund 34,297 115,455 120,152 133,089 155,073

Fixed assets 33,962 108,872 112,552 100,195 150,989

Total assets 43,611 168,830 210,835 225,513 275,020

Basic earnings per share (sen) 23.51 9.46 6.46 18.04 11.08

Proposed gross dividend per share (sen) 20.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 6.00

What the Press Says

We look at education

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holistic manner. It’s not just

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and waiting for SPM leavers

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The … people of Permatang Damar Laut (fishing village) foundthat these students have hearts of gold. The 80 families were stillreeling from the tsunami tragedy which struck last Decemberwhen their plight came to the attention of MSC InternationalCollege … (its) music students decided to organise a charityconcert to raise funds for them.

STAR EDUCATION,THE STAR 20 March 2005

It is always hugely uplifting for us persons with disabilities, aswell as those who work with us and for our cause, to come acrosspeople and institutions who care enough to open their doors forstudents with disabilities … I received news about suchopportunities … being offered by Systematic College SS2, aprivate education centre in Petaling Jaya.

WHEEL POWER (LIFESTYLE),THE STAR 17 March 2005

(Education industry) developments … since late 2003 … struck amajor blow against private sector players who banked on the full-time student market segment. SEGi, on the other hand, hasbenefited from its broader business strategy. Says (SEGi CEO)Dato’ Clement Hii: “SEGi is less affected because we don’t put allour eggs in one basket. We look at education and training in amore holistic manner. It’s not just about opening classrooms andwaiting for SPM leavers to join us.”

STARBIZ,THE STAR 12 March 2005

The new (PRIME Group) campus is in the middle stage ofrefurbishment exercise at this point; SEG International spentRM15mil to buy over the former abandoned commercial propertyand develop an urban education centre for Subang Jaya. The cost

of equipping the building with new study facilities and state-of-the-art fittings will be another RM15mil.

NANYANG SIANG PAU (PROPERTY SPECIAL) 19 February 2005

(Students) undertaking the Master in Business Administration(MBA) programme at University of Sunshine Coast (USC) can puttheir fears to rest as the university has strong learning supportfrom SEGi … Apart from making available video-recorded lecturesessions to students undergoing Part 2 subjects, direct contactwith the university’s faculty through … teleconferencing and otheradvanced [instructional] means via USC’s e-learning platform, is alsoprovided.

NIE,NEW STRAITS TIMES 12 December 2004

The agreement with SEG International Bhd [to offer OttawaUniversity’s off-campus business administration degree] … is theschool’s latest efforts to increase its presence in Pacific Rimcountries as part of its international studies programme, whichdates back 18 years. (John) Neal (President of Ottawa) said theuniversity benefits in a number of ways: “Revenue from additionaltuition … although … overseas programmes are expensive tooperate. (We) saw the opportunity to take a high-quality learningexperience to people in other countries as a good fit for us.”

THE MILWAUKEE BUSINESS JOURNALAMERICAN CITY BUSINESS JOURNALS INCORPORATED 22 October 2004

The impressive figures speak for themselves. SEG InternationalBhd (SEGi) seems to top the list when it comes to listededucational companies in the country …

MALAYSIAN BUSINESS 16 – 30 September 2004

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What the Press Says [cont’d]

Local private education firms say the government’s move to expedite the approvals andaccreditation of courses is an important step towards allowing them to respond faster tochanges in the job market. (Dato’ Hii) said the move … spoke well of the government’sconcern. The government said it would … promote networking among 30 leading IPTS(private higher education institutions). Hii lauded the government’s efforts to increasenetworking among the IPTS, as most treat each other as rivals rather than peers now.

THE EDGE DAILY 14 September 2004

The launch of (SEGi’s Valued Corporate Partner [VCP] Programme) with The Federation ofMalaysian Clans and Guilds Youth Association is to be commended. The scholarshipsworth RM100,000 for association members is an appreciative effort which complementsthe organisation’s mission to reach younger members, while helping adult students reachtheir ambition for higher qualifications, Dato’ Ong Tee Kiat (Deputy Minister of Youth &Sports) said.

SIN CHEW DAILY 26 August 2004

SEG International Bhd (SEGi), which graduated to the Bursa Malaysia main boardyesterday, plans to double its intake of foreign students – which currently accounts for10% of its total enrolment – in the next two to three years … Dato’ Hii said the enrolmentof foreign students would be increased after the company had signed agreements withvarious institutions of higher learning in Indonesia, India, Pakistan and China.

STARBIZ, THE STAR 6 August 2004

SEGi … also offered courses for learners who preferred vocational training, which providesoccupational skills to students or employees looking to upgrade their competencieswithout having to fulfil the disciplines of academic courses. “For those whose applicationhave been rejected, we should give them a second chance by giving them vocationaltraining. We should not let them hang around at the shopping complexes,” said GroupCEO Dato’ Clement Hii.

BERNAMA NEWS 23 June 2004

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“An engineer’s career includes effective troubleshooting skills tosolve technical problems and also leadership. Thanks to PRIMECollege where I did my engineering diploma, I’m more aware now of my scope of responsibilities as an engineer. ThroughPRIME’s extra-curricular programmes, I have gained skills andconfidence in managing and interacting with others, which I hopeto apply when I own a business someday, specialising inelectronic telecommunications.”

SCHOLARSHIP GRADUATE, KONG WAI LIM,

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, PRIME COLLEGE USJ

“Perseverance and self-discipline brought me through my dauntingfinal thesis execution, but support from my family, lecturers andfriends played an equally important part.”

YEOH MEI LENG, FIRST CLASS HONOURS GRADUATE,

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, UK.

EX-SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE PETALING JAYA

“Academic qualifications are equally as important as workingexperience in Scandinavia. Marketing will be a good platform forme to enter any employment sector in the future. My aim is tocreate my own organisation from the bottom. It’s a long road towalk, but I believe the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)qualification plus the learning exposure here will help me on theway. Just like your saying: Malaysia Boleh!”

NORWEGIAN NATIONAL, ERNST HENNING KNUTSEN,

EX-SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE KUALA LUMPUR

“I have learnt in my course that we should never brush aside orbelittle a child when he is trying to express what he feels. Instead, weneed to perk our ears up and be attentive to them. Parents have aresponsibility to nurture their child in becoming emotionallybalanced. I have made a commitment to live up to my role as a father,a teacher and a friend to my son throughout the rest of my life.”

CHOO HIEW SHIEN,

MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD DIPLOMA GRADUATE,

EX-SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

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“Though it was not an easy task, studying while working has mademe appreciative of the blessings I have been given. There areemployment situations for anyone with higher qualifications. Iwant to be competent in my profession, at the same time I amdetermined to change people’s perception that physical disabilitycan be a barrier to success in life.”

LOOI HONG YENG, BORN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY,

HONOURS GRADUATE IN ACCOUNTANCY,

UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON, UK.

EX-SYSTEMATIC MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE

“After completing Office Management studies in Hong Kong, I feltthe need to further my knowledge. I enrolled at SSC. One of thesubjects I enjoyed most was on Corporate Public Relations, wherewe understand how to maximise publicity and enhance the publicimage of an organization. Diplomacy, tact and professionalism willhelp you deal with business clients and colleagues, besides beingable to read your boss’ mood …”

SOPHIA YAP, SECRETARIAL DIPLOMA GRADUATE,

EX-SYSTEMATIC SECRETARIAL CENTRE

“Planning, patience and communication skills are the key factorsfor success in the film-making industry. Directing is not only aboutknowledge of good techniques and understanding the visuallanguage. A big part of film-making involves learning to improveyour people skill, like getting along with the crew, assistants,actors and others without whom your production will be lesssatisfying.”

LEE JUNE JYE, VIDEO & ANIMATION GRADUATE,

MSC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

“Aside from helping the nation project a culturally-rich andprogressive image, a tour guide can easily keep abreast withwhat’s happening on the international front, whether social,political, or economical, as they get to share ideas and experienceswith visitors from different countries.”

EDDIE TAN, LICENSED TOUR GUIDE,

MINISTRY OF CULTURE, ARTS AND HERITAGE,

EX-MLVK (NATIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL) TRAINEE,

SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE PENANG

“The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)examinations have a reputation of being ‘a killer’ and next toimpossible to complete in less than 3 years. I set myself a two-year target, and I’m proud to have achieved that target. I aim to run a business of my own, just like my father, who raised a family of seven children on his single income.”

MUHAMMAD FARIZ BIN ZULKIFLI, ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) GRADUATE,

EX-SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE KUALA LUMPUR

“From the 32nd floor of the Landmark Building, we can see thewhole of JB town and the Woodlands Customs at the Causewaycrossing to Singapore. It motivates us to stay back after lecturesso that we can discuss our assignments with colleagues.Professionally-qualified accountants must train their competenciesin many areas of work. Only then will we be on par with internationalstandards of our field. Systematic lecturers make accounting andbookkeeping subjects interesting and worth the effort.”

LEE BEE LIM, GOLD AWARD AND WORLD’S 2ND BEST PRIZE,

LCCI EXAMINATION SERIES 4 (COST ACCOUNTING), 2001,

EX-SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE JOHOR BAHRU

“When I sat for the examinations, I remembered the support givenby my lecturers in the past two years, aside from my family’s ownencouragement. My results are largely inspired by them.”

KALAIVANI MUTHUSAMY, 4A1’S,

SIJIL TINGGI PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (STPM) 2004,

EX-PUSAT TUISYEN MAKMUR (PTM)

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“Our student body is quite united among the nationalities andraces here at MSC. If we bicker, it is probably about grades – we compete to submit the best group projects, and our yardstickis how many nights of lost sleep each group declares!”

MYANMAR NATIONAL AUNG MOE SAN, ADVERTISING GRADUATE,

EX-MSC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

“It’s a special experience of a lifetime to have open interaction and exposure to the various cultures. This happens in class as well as during extra-mural activities. We develop cross-culturalcommunication skills among so many ethnic backgrounds,religions and tongues. To me Malaysia has great potential to be aglobal leader of advanced knowledge in biotechnology, I.T.,commerce, management and healthcare.”

CHINA NATIONAL CHEN YANSONG,

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANCY (CIMA),

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE DEGREE GRADUATE,

UNIVERSITY OF ABERTAY DUNDEE, UK.

EX-SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE PETALING JAYA

“When I enrolled at the college, I was one of the few Malay studentsamong the Chinese. A month later, I was mixing easily with newfriends from different nationalities and backgrounds. I evenlearned to speak other dialects and languages, which is so cool.We decided to set up a student council to create a more ‘happening’campus atmosphere.”

AIZAT MOHD AZLAN, MULTIMEDIA DESIGN GRADUATE,

EX-MSC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

“Today, students have a better quality learning environment thanin my days, with air-conditioned classrooms, computer laboratoriesand transportation right at the college’s doorstep. I believe however,that academic pursuit is not limited to book knowledge alone. Atcollege young minds must take every opportunity to polish otheraspects of self development, including communication skills,teamwork and public speaking.”

73-YEAR OLD KWOK HON KAI, HONOURS GRADUATE IN

COMPUTING, UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, UK

EX-SYSTEMATIC INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD 2003

Bursa Malaysia

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2004

(Category of Excellent Company) Asia-Pacific Centre for SMEs

ISO 9001: 2000 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc (US)

TOP BUYS: INVESTMENT THEMES 2005

AmResearch Sdn Bhd

CHOICE STOCKS FOR 2005

Malaysian Business

TOP MALAYSIAN SMALLCAP COMPANIES : 100 HIDDEN JEWELS

OSK Research Sdn Bhd

Awards & Recognition

Embedded into our corporate culture is a strong sense of business ethics,

values and customer assurance. The Group’s strategic management direction

has been recognised through the multiple awards and accolades gained over

the last years. As we meet challenging aspirations within the education sector,

we aim for further recognition in the industry, business sectors and media as a

reputable, progressive and robust corporate institution.

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The SEGi Family

SEG International Bhd’s principal activity for nearly 30 years is the provision of academic, tertiary and

professional programmes, and recently, skills-based courses. The Group’s major assets are its two

institutional brand names of Systematic and PRIME, as well as intellectual capital from the development

of internal undergraduate programmes and collaborative programmes for the postgraduate segments.

SEGi institutions provide local support to learners enrolled into university programmes from Australia,

UK and US. SEGi serves over 17,000 students through its 14 campuses and six training centres located

in the major cities and towns in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Klang, Georgetown,

Johor Bahru, Kuching, Bukt Mertajam, Alor Setar, Miri and Serian. The Group also invests into educational

related ventures like career placement service, publication and printing.

Systematic Group of Colleges and Centres

SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE, KUALA LUMPUR

The doyen of cost-effective higher education situated in KL’s

commercial business zone has been wooing students, both local

and foreign, since 1977. Its courses include professional-based

qualifications, internal diplomas developed in collaboration with

partner universities overseas, postgraduate degrees and

vocational training.

SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE, PETALING JAYA

Won the “Most Disabled Friendly Building In SS2” awarded by

MPPJ town council last year. In over two decades, it has produced

career-ready graduates in accounting, business, marketing,

finance and computing. Also offers skills training, postgraduate

degrees such as MBA and DBA, and final year degree programmes

from Australia, UK and US.

The Group’s major assets are its two institutional brand names of Systematic and PRIME, as well as

intellectual capital from the development of internal undergraduate programmes and collaborative

programmes for the postgraduate segments.

KUALA LUMPUR

PETALING JAYA

INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SYSTEMATIC INSTITUTE OF I.T. (SIIT), KUALA LUMPUR

Caters to students wishing to broaden their knowledge scope of

future trends and to enhance employment prospects within the

I.T. and computing sector. SIIT offers diplomas, professional

courses and bachelor degree programmes from partner UK,

Australian and Canadian institutions.

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SECRETARIAL CENTRE

SYSTEMATIC SECRETARIAL CENTRE (SSC), KUALA LUMPUR

Preparatory training for secretaries and administrators wanting

exposure to a holistic scope of knowledge from shorthand to public

relations and office management. Grooming, English business

communication and presentation skills ensure students gain a

professional outlook and understanding of business etiquettes.

JOHOR BAHRU

SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE, JOHOR BAHRU

The southern institution has long been associated with excellence

in business, accounting and professional courses, and it has

recently expanded learning for the adult market through MBA

programmes with overseas partners. Ongoing total quality

management emphasis integrates quality facilities with pastoral

care and updated training methods.

PENANG

SYSTEMATIC COLLEGE, PENANG

This campus offers certificate, foundation year and skills-based

courses, diplomas and overseas degree programmes to students

from the island and mainland Peninsular, with cost-affordable

options to progress up to postgraduate level. A conducive study

environment and good facilities also draws international students.

KLANG

SYSTEMATIC INSTITUTE, KLANG (ISK)

ISK has established its niche among the many institutions of this

coastal town through professional courses such as LCCI and CIMA,

diplomas in accountancy, business administration and computing.

It also runs secretarial training and provides routes for UK degree

qualifications in business.

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The SEGi Family [cont’d]

KUCHING

SYSTEMATIC INSTITUTE, KUCHING

The tertiary college once named King’s Business Institute has

produced a few generations of highly-skilled graduates in accounting

and finance, business administration, management, secretarial and

computing. Also offers vocational courses and postgraduate

qualifications from Australia, UK and US.

TUISYEN MAKMUR

PUSAT TUISYEN MAKMUR (PTM), KLANG

In the last 10 years, PTM has focused on SPM and STPM intensive

preparatory courses, as well as offering accounting tuition and

short courses. The centre achieves word-of-mouth reputation as

students attain excellent annual results at the school leaving exams.

PEKAN NENAS

SYSTEMATIC TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, PEKAN NENAS

Located 40 km from Johor Bahru, this community training centre

was set up in 2004 to answer the lifelong learning objectives of

the government. It runs vocational and short courses in computing

and English for adults seeking knowledge and skills enrichment.

SERIAN

SYSTEMATIC TRAINING CENTRE, SERIAN

Offers skills training to give working graduates and school leavers

in this small community a better edge in the employment market.

Runs vocational courses and in-house corporate training.

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PRIME Group of Colleges and Centres

PRIME COLLEGE, USJ

A reputed campus that has produced over 160 First Class Honoursgraduates, this institution has been answering the need ofstudents in the last 20 years. It has developed internal diplomacourses in business, management, finance, engineering and I.T.for articulation into postgraduate programmes from partnerAustralian, UK and US universities.

MSC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, USJ

Dedicated to contemporary arts education, MSC is a leader intraining students for arts qualifications in various specialisationsincluding industrial, graphic and interior design, advertising,multimedia, photography, music, theatre, video and animation.Pathways are provided for liberal arts-based bachelor qualificationsfrom leading Australian institutions.

SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, USJ

A specialist in early childhood education and the developmentalneeds of children. Besides certificate courses and an internationaldiploma in Montessori pedagogy, it also provides routes into abachelor qualification in this field from its Australian partner.

PRIME COLLEGE, BUKIT MERTAJAM

The centre of skills and academic excellence which draws schoolleavers and working professionals alike. Courses in demandrange from vocational and corporate training to postgraduateprogrammes like MBA from Australian universities.

PRIME TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, ALOR SETAR

With its strategic location in the heart of Malaysia’s northern ‘RiceBowl’, this centre has helped local students gain their foundationqualifications for higher studies. The centre also providesvocational programmes and short courses.

PRIME COLLEGE, MIRI

Specialised in cultivating a balanced learning environment throughEQ enrichment programmes, this college offers recognised diplomapathways into international engineering, science, accounting,business, management and I.T. degree qualifications.

USJ

BUKIT MERTAJAM

ALOR SETAR MIRI

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IBMS COLLEGE, KUCHING

Finely-tuned to the needs of Sarawak’s economic and socialdevelopment objectives, this institution is a leading provider ofacademic and tertiary programmes with direct routes into overseasdegrees, corporate training and a range of professional qualifications,covering many sectors including management, accountancy,hospitality, law and I.T.

IBMS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, KUCHING

Skills training programmes are offered by this centre, to supportthe local government’s agenda of ensuring quality training andcontinuous upgrade of knowledge for those in business, tourismand hospitality and I.T.

Business Units

IFPA RESOURCES, USJ

Leading others in professional financial planning education, thisbusiness unit offers a comprehensive programme for those takingthe international Certified Financial Planner (CFP) qualification.Also provides routes into CPA Australia and master qualificationsin the same field.

SYSTEMATIC MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE, USJ

Recognised by mature, working students for its ‘total support’learning environment, this business unit delivers bachelor andmaster qualifications in business, accounting, management andcomputing in collaboration with Australian, UK and US institutions.

SBT PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS, USJ

The Group’s business unit which looks into the printing, bindingand distribution of internal course modules, examination papersand other internal courseware materials.

JOB VENTURE, USJ

A career placement service set up with the objective of matchingfresh graduates and jobseekers under the Group with prospectiveand ideal employment situations.

SUMMIT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDU-CARE, USJ

SEGi's subsidiary which owns and operates the St NicholasMontessori Centre preschools network. SECE implements theacademic courseware and operating systems developedcollaboratively by SIC and Montessori Centre International.

The SEGi Family [cont’d]

MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE