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Nationwide art competition to choose the best

THE Top 10 Outstanding Young Artists Awards was organised by One Academy, in close collaboration with The Walt Disney Company to choose the most talented and outstanding secondary art students, with “Elio” featured as Disney Pixar’s theme for this year. With over RM910, 000 worth of scholarships and cash prizes for the winners, The One Academy ensured the participation of schools in 13 locations across eight states, including Sabah and Sarawak, in search of Malaysia’s finest young artists. The national-level drawing competition, open to secondary school students aged 14 to 18 was held at schools in Selangor (Petaling Jaya), Penang (Straits Quay), Malacca, Perak (Ipoh), Kelantan (Kota Bharu), Johor (Muar, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Johor Bahru), Sabah (Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu), and Sarawak (Kuching, Sibu). The grand finale and awards ceremony took place at The One Academy’s main campus in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya. The art competition has long served as a launchpad for many aspiring creative students, helping young talents realise their artistic dreams. The ‘Best of the Best’ Gold Award was won by Wong Ker Yang from Selangor, the prize worth RM90,000, in the form of a scholarship from The One Academy, and RM3,000 in cash prize. The Silver Award was bagged by Sarah Ariesya Khairul Anuar from Selangor, who won a scholarship worth RM70,000 and a cash prize worth RM 2,000. The Bronze Award went to Nicole Pang Yi Ning from Sarawak with a scholarship valued at RM50,000 and a cash prize worth RM 1,000. The 7 young artists award winners were Lai Hiew Thong (Selangor), Chinta Suri Eowyn binti Zulkifli (Johor), Tan Iro (Johor), Shannon Leong Tze Kie (Sabah), Tam Kei Hang (Johor), Ooi Zi Ern (Selangor) and Aqilah binti Zulkarnain (Sabah). They each received scholarships valued at RM30,000 and RM500 cash prize for their effort. In line with its commitment to excellence and its long-standing reputation as an institute of achievers – by achievers, for achievers – The One Academy also presented the Malaysia Top 10 Outstanding Creative Youth Awards. This prestigious recognition honoured 10 outstanding past graduates of The One Academy who have achieved remarkable success and left a significant o One Academy offers scholarships and cash prizes to winners

All top ten winners are entitled to pursue courses at One Academy with their scholarships.

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impact on the creative industry. The One Academy is committed to providing the best art education programmes and continues to nurture its students passionately through its “Masters Train

National winner represents Malaysia AT the next international EY Young Tax Professional of the Year (EY YTPY) Competition, Malaysia’s national winner from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) , Ooi Wei Xuen will represent the country. proud to contribute to TAR UMT’s legacy of success in this competition’s history. “For this, I am especially grateful to my lecturers Suzzanne Poh Shuh Chen, Goh Keat Siew and Michael Yeo Thiam Swee, for their unwavering support, trust and belief in me. “Their guidance, both

to interact with top professionals in the field. Although being evaluated by such well-respected figures was nerve wrecking, it also boosted my confidence knowing my knowledge and skills are of industry standard. “After the competition, several EY professionals provided positive feedback on my performance and on some of the answers I gave during the Q&A session. One EY tax partner said it was surprising to hear such insightful responses from someone without any prior work experience. That truly humbled and encouraged me.” In addition to preparing for the international stage of the EY YTPY next year, Ooi is also preparing for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) examination.

Ooi will represent Malaysia at the international level of the EY Young Tax Professional competition in 2026.

A graduate of the Bachelor of Business (Hons) Accounting and Finance at TAR UMT Penang, Ooi was crowned the national winner of EY YTPY 2025 Malaysia competition, after beating seven finalists. He is the fifth national champion from TAR UMT to represent Malaysia at the international stage of the competition. “My seniors’ achievements have greatly inspired me to prepare thoroughly and strive for the same level of excellence. Winning the award this year is incredibly rewarding, as I’m

Banking & Finance “It pushed me to rise to the occasion and gave me the rare chance psychologically and technical aspects, have been instrumental in shaping my confidence and performance throughout the competition,” said Wei Xuen. He shared, “My presentation in front of EY tax partners and the director from Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) was intense, fulfilling and truly memorable.

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