Today’s school leavers are spoiled for choice when it comes to life after SPM or IGCSE. But if you already know what you want to do, why wait?

Choosing to pursue a diploma is considered a practical, focused option, as it lets you skip the detours, lock in your specialisation, and fast-track your journey into an industry you actually care about.

Wondering if pursuing a diploma is THE pathway for you? Here are a few reasons why a diploma is a practical choice, and how Sunway College can help you prepare for both university progression and your future career:

1. The benefits of studying for a diploma

Malaysian school leavers are blessed with numerous options to prepare for their career, from Pre-University to TVET and American Degree programmes. If you already have a clearer idea of the career path you would like to pursue, a diploma can be a practical and focused approach, as it allows you to:

• Develop your specialisation earlier
  Gain an accelerated head start in work or your Degree studies with a recognised qualification.
• Focus on a targeted alternative compared to broader Pre-U routes
  A diploma streamlines your learning with every class tailored directly to your future career.
• Learn practically with a more hands-on, industry-relevant curriculum
  Diploma studies swap textbook memorisation for practical assignments, dynamic presentations, and industry internships, getting you career-ready even before graduation.
  
• ‘Test drive’ your career before committing
  Experience your preferred industry first so you can either transition into the second year of a bachelor’s degree programme or reconsider your options before pursuing a specialised path.

2. Explore a wide range of diploma programmes at Sunway College

When it comes to exploring your diploma options, Sunway College is the right place to start. Boasting one of the widest selections of diploma programmes offered by a private institution, Sunway makes it easy to find a path tailored directly to your unique interests and long-term career goals.

From Business, Finance, and Accounting to Computing, Communication & Creative Arts, Fashion, Hospitality & Culinary Arts, and Healthcare, you can choose a specialised field that aligns with your passions and career ambitions. Each pathway is designed to build strong academic foundations while preparing you for the next step into university and beyond.

3. Progress further with a degree at Sunway University

Graduating with a Sunway diploma provides a strong pathway toward further studies, allowing you to seamlessly progress into a bachelor’s degree programme. With direct progression opportunities into Sunway University’s world-class degree programmes, you can continue advancing your qualifications with confidence.

By pursuing your degree at Sunway University, you can gain deeper, more specialised knowledge in your chosen field, along with access to more advanced learning resources and facilities that facilitate your learning.

After all, there are more than a few reasons why Sunway University remains the preferred choice to pursue one’s degree:

• Recognised as Malaysia’s No. 1 in Graduate Employability for five consecutive years.
• Recognised as the No. 1 Private University in ASEAN for three consecutive years.
• Partnerships with prestigious universities that strengthen your degree experience: Lancaster University, Arizona State University, and Le Cordon Bleu.
• Industry collaborations: Gain a competitive edge with high-impact research collaborations, international exposure programs, and valuable industry networking.
• Internship and networking opportunities: Secure exclusive practical training and build vital industry connections to fast-track your career readiness.

Find out more at Sunway University & Sunway College Open Day this June

Your future starts now. With Sunway College’s extensive range of diploma programmes, mapping out your higher education journey has never been easier. Whichever path you choose, you will graduate fully equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and direction to excel in your career.

Visit Sunway University & Sunway College Open Days at the following dates and locations:

• Sunway University Open Day (Penang)
  📅 20 June 2026 | 1 PM–5 PM
  📍 Sunway Hotel Georgetown
• Sunway University & Sunway College Open Day (KL)
  📅 27 June 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
  📍 Sunway Campus, Bandar Sunway

Take the first step towards your future. Register now for the Open Day here.

For more info, check out Sunway College’s website for more info, or follow their socials:

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the opinions of readers on the subject matter and the opinion of the writer. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of WORLD OF BUZZ.

WORLD OF BUZZ received complaints from netizens and readers in regard to an article published by a website called The Masculine Traveler. The article was said to be demeaning to Malaysian women with inappropriate, sexist and racist remarks that have caused outrage among netizens.

The website, The Masculine Traveler, is a site “built on the idea of sharing knowledge to help others travel the world, and have success with foreign women”, as stated on their page. Hence, they write articles on the different types of women that men can find in different countries and also provide ‘tips and tricks’ on how to pick up these women.

However, what caught the attention of Malaysians was when an article published by them, titled ‘Malaysian Girls & Dating in Kuala Lumpur‘, resurfaced after a netizen shared it. The statements and remarks written in the article were extremely offensive and demeaning as it objectifies the women from our country from the very beginning of the article until the very end.

The Racism & Sexual Objectification 

In the first paragraph of the article, the author highlights that Malaysian girls are often “not the most sought-after class of Asian women in international dating” compared to other South Asian destinations. However, the author then reveals that through the article, men would be able to take “a closer look at Malaysian girls in Kuala Lumpur” and learn that these women are “an untapped opportunity to men” who are seeking relationships with Asian women.

The author then breaks down the article into three sections, each section dedicated to the three main ethnicities in Kuala Lumpur: Chinese, Indians and Malays.

In the first section, the author speaks about Chinese women stating that they are generally the most attractive as they have whiter skin and possess polite dispositions. Adding on that ‘Chinese Malays’ prefer dating foreigners, particularly White men.

However, when the author moved on to the second section speaking of Malaysian Indian women, he stated that the higher class of Malaysian Indian women are the most open to dating foreign men although they are “less attractive than Malaysian Chinese”. Excuse me?! 

The author even had the audacity to say that however, some Indian Women are “stunners” if they are from the higher classes.

Adding fuel to the fire, the author heads into the insights of dating Malay women. Besides stating general information such as the Malay race represents the dominant ethnic group in the country, he then added that Malay women are “generally the least attractive class” and that “most foreigners will not pursue them due to the religious element”.

He even stated that Malay women are the easiest among women of other races to get into bed with.

The author then goes on to suggest the best places to meet local women and the best places to stay in Kuala Lumpur.

At the end of the article, to sum things up, he wrote: “There are plenty of opportunities for men who seek casual sex or for those who are more relationship-minded in meeting beautiful Malaysian girls in Kuala Lumpur.”

“Those who are keen on visiting Southeast Asia should consider Kuala Lumpur due to the cost, high English levels and solid Malaysian girls,” the author added.

My Thoughts…

Enough is enough. Women are not objects. There is no need to “leave a review” of each woman of a different race. What are we? An item bought on Amazon?

Race does not need to play a factor in figuring out which type of women are the “absolute best”. The colour of our skin should not play a part in defining what beauty is. And it isn’t right to call these “pointers” in the article facts based on a few foreign men’s opinions.  It isn’t facts. It is pure BS.

It is already difficult enough for most of us women to deal with the common stereotypes we face every day or to be criticised and harassed on a daily basis. We don’t need more men coming at us thinking that their superficial opinions on us are somewhat beneficial. And we certainly don’t need any foreigners who only view women as objects of pleasure to tell us we’re “underrated”! Seriously, check yourselves.

What are your thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comment section below.

Malaysian musician Yuna recently took to social media to celebrate a significant milestone after her songs surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.

The 40-year-old singer-songwriter expressed her gratitude on Instagram, making history as the first Malaysian artist to reach the billion-stream mark!

Yuna surpasses one billion streams on Spotify!

Yuna, whose real name is Yunalis Mat Zara’ai, described the achievement as a “dream come true.” According to Harian Metro, the milestone reflects the collective total of streams across her entire discography.

“Alhamdulillah, I’m very grateful because I never actually set a goal to reach one billion streams. From the beginning of my career, I never thought about chasing that number. Back then, I was just making music casually with friends and for myself,” she said.

She added that the milestone feels more like a bonus in her career rather than something she set out to achieve.

“Honestly, I was shocked when I found out. My fans told me about it. When I heard it, I was like ‘really?’ and only then realised it had actually happened. For me, it’s not a target, but more of a bonus along the way.”

Malaysian fans break the news to her

Yuna shared that the achievement was not officially announced by her, but was only brought to her attention after fans began posting about it and sending congratulations online.

She also explained how she prefers not to put pressure on herself over future numbers, even though the milestone marks the start of a new phase in her music career. She also stressed that her focus remains on continuing to create music that connects with listeners.

“I’m very grateful that fans, especially from Malaysia, continue to support and listen to my songs,” she said.