Esteemed Educator Dr Wong Theen Yoong Awarded Honorary Doctorate and Certified Educator Title

Jul 25, 2024

We are proud to announce that the renowned educator, Dr Wong Theen Yoong, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree by the American University of Business and Social Sciences (AUBSS) and the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE). Additionally, Dr. Wong has also been conferred the prestigious Certified Educator award by QAHE.

 

Dr. Wong, affectionately known as "Teacher Yoong," is the co-founder, director, and senior tutor at Pusat Tuisyen Mercu Dinamik in Selangor, Malaysia. He is celebrated for his exceptional teaching of Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

 

Over the years, Dr. Wong has accumulated an impressive array of accolades that underline his commitment to educational excellence. In 2024, he was honored as one of the "Top 50 Malaysia Influential Educators". He has also been the recipient of the 'Best Teaching Award' and the 'Best Teacher of the Year' at the International Education Awards and the International Icon Awards. In 2023, Dr. Wong was presented with the 'Excellence in Science and Math Teaching' award by the Asian Education Conclave and the 'Global Teacher Award 2023' at the AKS Education Awards. Furthermore, he won the 'Outstanding Tutor Personality' award for the Selangor region at the Malaysia Education & TVET Awards 2023.

 

In his role as an educator, Dr. Wong has been instrumental in providing excellent secondary education to students in Malaysia. His innovative HyFlex learning model creates a supportive and inclusive environment for all learners. Recognizing the linguistic diversity in the country, Dr. Wong offers instruction in Bahasa Melayu, English, and Mandarin, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds can receive education in the language that best suits their needs.

 

The QAHE community congratulates Dr Wong Theen Yoong on his remarkable achievements and wishes him continued success in his mission to shape the future of education in Malaysia.