KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 – The Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) recently hosted a one-day STEM program titled “STEM Competition, Knowledge and Career Sharing 2025.” This event was organised in collaboration with Technip Energies and Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS) under the Ministry of National Unity (KPN). The primary goal of the program was to spark student interest in engineering careers, innovation, and national collaboration through industry exposure.
Held in the Sakura Room at MJIIT, UTM Kuala Lumpur, the program drew the participation of 13 MJIIT students, comprising both local and international undergraduates from Year 1 to Year 4. Although the group was small, it represented the diversity of MJIIT’s student body. Their active engagement throughout the event demonstrated a strong enthusiasm and curiosity for learning connected to industry practices.
The program began with an introduction to Technip Energies by Geralyn Gabriella Gomez. This was followed by insightful knowledge-sharing sessions led by professionals from various engineering sectors. The speakers included Augustin Vimal, Head of HSE for the Asia-Pacific region; Hui Choo Jaime Tan, Lead in Innovation and Technology; Zaidi Abdullah, Section Head of HVAC; and Ruhann Supian, Delivery Excellence Manager. Each speaker provided valuable real-world insights on topics such as health and safety, engineering design, HVAC systems, and digitalisation in engineering, emphasising the changing expectations of the modern workforce.
Participants actively took part in hands-on activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) that tested their technical thinking and teamwork skills. The afternoon session concentrated on career exploration, during which students learned about potential career paths and internship opportunities at Technip Energies. This session was particularly beneficial for Year 3 students looking for internship placements and Year 4 students preparing for job applications.
This program represents an ongoing collaboration between MJIIT, Technip Energies, and YSS, with the goal of empowering students through industry engagement, fostering engineering innovation, and promoting national unity values. The involvement of these organisations highlights the strong support from both the industry and the government in enhancing talent development through partnerships with universities.
The event was officiated by key representatives from Technip Energies Malaysia, YSS, and the leadership of MJIIT. Notable speakers included Dr. Wan Ahmad Hazman Wan Daud, Deputy Chairman II of YSS, and Associate Professor Dr. Roshafima Rasil Ali, Deputy Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at MJIIT, UTM Kuala Lumpur. In her concluding remarks, Associate Professor Dr. Roshafima emphasised the importance of building sustainable partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance student readiness and employability. “Programs like these help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world expectations. MJIIT fully supports this initiative and looks forward to more similar programs in the future,” she stated.
The event concluded with a group photo session and lunch, providing participants with valuable insights and new connections. This initiative represents a continuing collaboration between MJIIT, Technip Energies, and YSS, demonstrating a shared commitment to empowering Malaysia’s future engineers with industry-relevant skills, values, and vision.
MJIIT expresses its gratitude to all parties involved and looks forward to increasing student participation in future programs related to STEM, careers, and volunteerism.