New Era University College Delegation Revisits Huaibei Vocational and Technical College to Strengthen Institutional Collaboration and Cultural Exchanges
On 29 October 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Tey Shi Bin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Corporate Development) of New Era University College (NEUC), led a delegation on a return visit to Huaibei Vocational and Technical College in Anhui Province, China. The visit aimed to further strengthen the friendly ties between the two institutions through discussions on the internationalisation of vocational education, talent development, and institutional collaboration, while exploring new directions for Malaysia-China educational cooperation.
The NEUC delegation comprised Associate Professor Dr. Tey Shi Bin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Corporate Development); Ms. Lee Hui Wen, Deputy Head of the Student Affairs Office and Leader of International Student Affairs Unit, Institute of International Education; Ms. Lam Yan Ci, Secretary to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Corporate Development). Mr. Lu Wei, Deputy Secretary-General of the Anhui Association of Vocational and Adult Education, also participated in the visit.
Representatives from Huaibei Vocational and Technical College included Mr. Yuan Wei, Deputy Party Secretary; Mr. Chen Chengwen, Director of the Party and Administration Office; Mr. Zhao Dong, Head of the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; and Ms. Wang Yingying, Head of the Department of Arts and Crafts, among others.
During the meeting, representatives from both institutions discussed their existing foundation for cooperation and future directions for collaboration. Both sides exchanged views on vocational education development, international talent development, and educational resource sharing. The return visit further enhanced mutual understanding of each other's institutional strengths and development priorities, creating favourable conditions for expanding areas of cooperation and exploring more diverse models of educational collaboration.
In addition, Associate Professor Dr. Tey Shi Bin was invited to deliver a special academic lecture entitled "Cultural Identity of Malaysian Chinese and the Dissemination of Chinese Culture" to nearly 80 students from the Department of Arts and Crafts at Huaibei Vocational and Technical College. The lecture was chaired by Ms. Wang Yingying, Head of the Department of Arts and Crafts.
During the lecture, Associate Professor Dr. Tey explored the cultural identity of the Malaysian Chinese community and the preservation and development of Chinese culture in Malaysia from historical, educational, and cultural perspectives. Drawing on examples such as the Twenty-Four Festive Drums and Malaysian Chinese literature, she illustrated how traditional Chinese culture has adapted and evolved within different social contexts. She also referred to the film "Dear You" (《给阿嬷的情书》) to encourage students to reflect on the connections between cultural memory, identity, and cross-cultural communication through film and everyday experiences, making these cultural themes more relatable to young audiences.
The return visit not only strengthened mutual understanding between NEUC and Huaibei Vocational and Technical College but also fostered cultural and educational engagement through the special academic lecture. Moving forward, both institutions will continue to maintain close ties, leverage their respective institutional strengths and areas of expertise, and explore new opportunities for educational cooperation and talent development, further advancing Malaysia-China educational and cultural exchanges.
