Memory Improvement Talk

Wong delivering his talk

The Centre for Extension Education (CEE) in collaboration with Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement (MMLM) organised a talk titled, “How to Improve your Memory by 100% easily” at Sungai Long Campus on 8 August 2018.

Since memory is the key to learning, the talk aimed to provide the participants with some ideas and tips on improving memory easily without taking a huge effort or spending a fortune to learn certain knowledge.

Speaking at the event was Power Memory Founder Wong Wan Juin who spoke about the misperception of brain capability, the definition of memory, function of neurons in the brain, stages of memory, types of memory, memory versus creativity and tips to improve memory.

Wong said, “The theory of left-brain or right-brain dominance gives insights into how our left and right brains function differently. People who are more inclined towards the left brain is said to be better with words, sequence, logical analysis and short-term memory while people who are more inclined towards the right brain is more attracted to images, colour, rhythm, creativity, imagination, dimension and long-term memory.”

“Brain can be trained regardless of your age as everyone has great potential. We need to use both sides of our brains to improve our memory. The best investment for yourself is to train your brain because the more you train your brain, the better your memory will be,” added Wong.

Wong included several games in the session to engage the participants to positively influence their brain health. Some of the games were Random Words Game, Brain Coordination Game, Number Recalling Game and Name the Colours Game.

He emphasised, “There are several tips to improve your memory such as exercising, listening to music, taking appropriate breaks in between task, paying attention, engaging in brain gym and drawing mind maps. Diet plays an important role in memory improvement, so consume food like walnut, egg, soybean, corn, fish, blueberries, ginkgo, tomatoes and dark chocolate to increase your ability to memorise.” 

Participants engaged in brain coordination game

Wong, who is currently the Vice President for Malaysia Memory Sports Organisation, was awarded the Grandmaster of Memory previously. He has won the Malaysia Memory Overall Champion twice. He is also a judge for Mind Competitions by MMLM and other memory competitions held in Malaysia and at international level. Wong is also the committee for Malaysia Memory Sports Organisation. He took home the bronze medal in World Memory Championship in the year 2000. Aside from that, Wong has been invited to various interviews, demos, talks, seminar, workshops in schools and training houses in Malaysia.

CEE Head of Business Development and Administration & Operation Unit Joleena Chong binti Mohamad Chong (left) presenting the token of appreciation to Wong

Wong (front row, third from left) with participants