Wawasan Open University Open Distance Learning in Malaysia

Event

Ipoh Regional Office Launch

Date

20 October 2007

The Ipoh regional office of Wawasan Open University (WOU) was launched with the aim of supporting students in the Kinta Valley and surrounding areas who are undertaking degree programmes and courses at the university.

Menteri Besar of Perak Dato’ Seri DiRaja Mohamad Tajol Rosli Ghazali launched the event. Also present were Perak State Urban and Local Government Committee Chairman Dato’ Chang Ko Youn (representing WOU Council Chairman Dato’ Seri Dr Lim Keng Yaik) and WOU Vice Chancellor and CEO Tan Sri Emeritus Prof Gajaraj Dhanarajan.

Tajol Rosli (2nd from right), Chang (right), Dhanarajan (third from left) and WOU Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof Wong Tat Meng (2nd from left) at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Located in the heart of the city centre in Wisma Gerakan at Persiaran Greenhill, the regional office is set to help in the provision of comprehensive educational services for adult learners, including working professionals, who are pursuing further education at WOU.

Guests at the launch.

Press conference after the launch.

WOU lecturer Au Yong Hui Nee at the preview on the CeMBA/CeMPA programme which was held shortly after the launch.