From left: Prof Hairul, Prof Dato’
Mazliham, Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe and Prof Faidz
UTAR and Multimedia University (MMU) signed a renewal
of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) at MMU Cyberjaya Campus on 9
October 2023. The signatories were UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong
Tat and MMU President Prof Dato’ Dr Mazliham Mohd Su’ud. The witnesses were
UTAR Vice President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ts Dr Faidz bin Abd
Rahman and MMU Vice President for Market Exploration, Engagement and
Touchpoint Prof Ir Dr Hairul Azhar Abdul Rashid.
Under this MoU, both universities will initiate a
range of transformative initiatives, including international collaborative
research projects, talent development programmes, extensive staff and
student exchanges, dynamic seminars, conferences, and workshops.
Furthermore, both universities are committed to providing internship
opportunities for undergraduate students and exploring avenues for joint
supervision of postgraduate and doctoral students.
Prof Dato’ Mazliham began his speech by recalling the
exchanges and interactions between the two universities since the signing of
the MoU in 2010. He particularly highlighted the visit to UTAR in February
of this year, during which representatives from both universities discussed
numerous future collaboration opportunities. This visit ultimately led to
the signing of today's MoU. He hopes that, with the signing of this MoU, the
relationship between the two universities will continue to strengthen, and
that through increased collaboration, both universities will experience
further growth and development.
Prof Dato’ Mazliham recalling the
relationship between MMU and UTAR
Prof Dato’ Ewe said: “I believe that this MoU will
enhance research opportunities for faculties, fostering the
cross-pollination of ideas and resulting in innovative research outcomes.
For students, it provides global exposure through exchanges and internships,
enriching their personal and academic development. Faculty members benefit
from professional development and intellectual exchange, ultimately
enhancing teaching and research quality. This collaboration also fortifies
our institutions’ networks, nurturing future partnerships and funding
opportunities. In essence, this MoU underscores our unwavering commitment to
excellence, propelling growth, diversity, and innovation within our academic
community.”
Prof Dato’ Ewe (right) delivering his
speech
Also present at the signing ceremony were MMU Faculty
of Creative Multimedia (FCM) Dean Ts Dr Lim Kok Yoong, Faculty of
Engineering (FOE) Dean Dr Ooi Chee Pun, Faculty of Management (FOM) Dean Dr
Low Jing Hong, Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) Prof Ts
Dr Lau Siong Hoe, Government Liaisons and Industry Engagement (GLIE)
Director Datin Noorlindah Hassan.
Representatives from UTAR were Lee Kong Chian Faculty
of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) Dean Assoc Prof Ts Dr Yap Wun She,
Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) Dean Dr Pok Wei Fong, Faculty of
Creative Industries (FCI) Dean Dr David Tneh Cheng Eng, Institute of
Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR) Director Assoc Prof Dr Yong Thian
Khok, Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet)
Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, LKC FES Head of Programme (Master in
Data Management and Analytics & Postgraduate Diploma in Data Management and
Analytics) Dr Khor Kok Chin and DCInterNet Senior Assistant Manager Liu Dan.
Prof Dato’ Mazliham (left) and Prof
Dato’ Ewe signing the MoU document
Prof Dato’ Mazliham (left) and Prof
Dato’ Ewe exchanging the MoU document
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