TARCian to rep M'sia on global stage
Dynamic duo: Wong posing for a photo with Mohd Rizzham after being crowned champion during the national round of the competition.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) student Venice Wong Wen Xuan is set to represent Malaysia at the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) World Championship 2025, to be held in Florida, United States, next month.
The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Graphic Design student topped a talented lineup of 30 finalists from across the country in the Creative Cloud Community (CCC) ACP Malaysia National Championship 2025 and was crowned winner on May 22.
She will be competing in the global challenge from July 27 to 30.
'I was genuinely surprised to be named the champion, as I only expected to be a finalist.
'It is a very humbling experience and a great source of motivation to have my skills and efforts recognised.
'Representing Malaysia is a great honour, and I want to make my university, lecturer, and everyone who has supported me proud,' she said, vowing to give her absolute best in the global round of the competition.
'I'm not only hoping to grow as a designer, but also to come back with new perspectives, valuable lessons, and no regrets – knowing that I truly embraced every part of this journey,' said Wong, who credited her lecturer Mohd Rizzham Ishak for mentoring her.
Mr Rizz, as she fondly refers to him, was instrumental in her success.
'We have built a strong mentor-mentee relationship since my diploma studies, and he has always given me constructive feedback and insights that helped me improve my creative and design skills considerably.
'His dedication and guidance led me to this achievement,' she said in a press release.
Expressing his pride, Mohd Rizzham said he felt happy and rewarded to see his student grow and achieve something so significant.
'Her success brings meaning to my role as an educator.
'I hope Venice will stay true to herself and make her mark with purpose and passion when she competes on the world stage,' he said.
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