Women Entrepreneurs Delegation Visits Oneworld Hanxin College for Exchange on Media Literacy and Gender Issues
A delegation from the Women Entrepreneurs Committee of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC-WEC) recently visited Oneworld Hanxin College for an exchange visit and participated in a thematic sharing session titled “Media Literacy: Deconstructing Gender Stereotypes in the Media”.The delegation was led by Committee Chairperson Jamie Tiew. Other representatives included Deputy Chairperson Linea Tee, Vice Chairperson Jasmine Chin, Secretary-General Christy Goh, as well as committee members Jenny Liu, Manday Chen, Sylvia Tan, Grace Lam, Vivien Tan, Lyndia Wong and Amy Seok. Representatives from Hanxin College included Tan In Fong, Tan Soak Kar, Koh Ea Boon, Oung Kang Wei, and Siah Kwong Liang.
The visit began with welcoming remarks and institutional introductions from both sides, allowing participants to gain a better understanding of each organization and laying the groundwork for potential future collaboration.
MD, Tan In Fong first introduced the institution, noting that the college has a history of approximately 38 years in Malaysia’s film, television, and media industries and enjoys strong recognition within the sector. Many professionals working behind and in front of the camera in Malaysian and Singaporean media productions are graduates trained by the college.
Chairperson Jamie Tiew said that the purpose of bringing the women entrepreneurs to the campus was to gain deeper insight into the education sector while exploring practical and meaningful avenues for collaboration. She emphasized that education is not limited to the younger generation; many women entrepreneurs must also continuously learn new knowledge and information in order to adapt to the rapidly evolving business environment.
During the exchange, both sides also discussed possibilities for future cooperation, including providing learning and professional development opportunities for entrepreneurs from various industries.
The programme then featured a sharing session titled “Media Literacy: Deconstructing Gender Stereotypes in the Media,” delivered by lecturer Oung Kang Wei from Hanxin College. The talk examined media content and guided participants in analyzing common gender narratives found in both mainstream and social media. Examples discussed included the “male gaze” in visual storytelling and popular online beauty standards such as the “A4 waist,” which often contribute to body image and appearance anxiety.
Oung also emphasized the importance of developing media literacy. By understanding how media constructs and disseminates messages, the public can evaluate information more critically and avoid being influenced by stereotypes, thereby fostering a more inclusive and diverse social perspective.
After the sharing session, the visiting delegation toured the college’s history gallery to learn more about its development and educational philosophy. The visit concluded with a group photo, marking a meaningful and successful exchange.
