MoU signing between UTAR and M2B Services Sdn Bhd

UTAR and M2B Services Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on 23 February 2024 at UTAR Sungai Long Campus. With the signing of the MoA, both parties will work together to promote the socioeconomic growth of the villagers from the Orang Asli community through the “UTAR × Digital Village 365: Program Transformasi Usahawan” project.

The signatories were UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat and M2B Services Sdn Bhd Director Mr Lee Swee Yao. Witnessing the signing were UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong and M2B Services Sdn Bhd Director Mr Mok Yew Keong.

From left: Ms Choon, Ms Lim, Ms Fook, Dr Lai, Prof Choong, Prof Dato’ Ewe, Mr Lee, Mr Mok, Mr Wong, Dr Wong, Mr Law, Ms Ho and Mr Yap

Also present at the event were M2B Services Sdn Bhd Project Manager Mr Wong Chin How, Business Development Executive Mr Ho Sook Kei, Operation Executive Ms Yap Zi Qing and Head of Marketing Mr Law Wai Keong. UTAR Office of International Affairs (OIA) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, Head of Department of Soft Skills Competency for Sungai Long Campus (DSSC-SL) Ms Fook Oi Yee, Unovate Centre Deputy Head Ts Dr Wong Whee Yen, OIA Senior Assistant Manager Ms Liu Dan, DSSC-SL Senior Assistant Manager Ms Lim Jia Jia and DSSC-SL Assistant Manager Ms Choon Wen Kie were present as well.

Prof Dato’ Ewe delivering his speech

Prof Dato’ Ewe said, “I express my sincere gratitude to M2B Sdn Bhd for your unwavering support in making this initiative a reality. Your dedication to promoting local products and rural e-commerce has not only contributed to the economic growth but has also fostered a sense of community and empowerment among those traditionally underserved.”

He concluded, “As we embark on this journey together, let us remember that the true measure of success lies in the positive impact we create in the lives of individuals and communities. I hope this “UTAR × Digital Village 365” project will exemplify the power of collaboration and bring about meaningful change in people’s lives.”

Mr Lee delivering his speech

Mr Lee said, “I believe this programme will not only bring awareness to the students but also encourage them to carry forward this initiative and idea when they move to work in the corporate world in the future.”

He added, “Let us harness the power of collaboration to create a lasting impact and positive changes in the community. Other than that, we can provide them with lasting changes in their lives without depending on the assistance of the government. We can provide them with an opportunity to gain income and also sustain their lives by themselves. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to UTAR for this partnership and opportunity.”

Mr Lee (left) and Prof Dato’ Ewe exchanging the MoU documents

From left: Mr Mok, Mr Lee, Prof Dato’ Ewe and Prof Choong

Mr Lee (left) and Prof Dato’ Ewe exchanging souvenirs