KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 – Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) successfully organized the EduBridge STEM MJIIT 2025 program participated by 28 students and teachers from six schools which is Sri Al-Amin Wilayah Persekutuan, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seksyen 5 Wangsa Maju, SMK Bandar Puchong Jaya B, SMK Taman Desa, SMK Taman Midah 2 and Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Setiawangsa. This program is a dynamic initiative designed to inspire creativity and digital innovation among participants through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital creativity.
The program held at MJIIT UTM Kuala Lumpur was initiated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dayang Norulfairuz Abang Zaidel, Head of Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (CHEE). In her welcoming remarks, she emphasized the crucial role of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in shaping future-ready learners capable of leading Malaysia’s technological advancement.
“We believe in empowering young minds through innovation and creativity. This program bridges classroom learning with real-world applications, helping students see how AI can be used not only as a tool for productivity but also as a medium for imagination, expression and meaningful change,” said Dr. Dayang.
The highlight of the program was the AI-STEM Explorers project, facilitated by Dr. Hafizah Farhah Saipan @ Saipol, Dr. Muhammad Athif Mat Zain, Dr. Amir Syafiq Syamin Shah Amir Hamzah, Norhafizah Kamarudin and facilitators from Year 1 Electronic System Engineering student. This project introduced participants to the integration of AI and Canva in digital storytelling. This interactive session encouraged students to explore how technology could be harnessed to produce interactive and visually engaging storybooks that merge imagination, design, and communication skills.
Through guided hands-on sessions, students learned to conceptualize story ideas, generate creative visuals using ChatGPT, and design digital story books that reflected their understanding of technology’s potential in education and creativity. This project highlighted how AI can foster literacy, imagination, and communication skills while supporting the Malaysia Digital Education Policy and UTM’s mission of producing holistic, future-ready graduates.
The activity not only deepened students’ understanding of technology but also enhanced their problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. One teacher remarked that such initiatives can help students connect the technological concepts with real world creativity, making learning more engaging and purposeful.
The program concluded with a closing and prize presentation ceremony, recognizing outstanding student works and creative efforts demonstrated during the program.
Through EduBridge STEM MJIIT 2025, MJIIT reaffirmed its commitment to STEM education outreach and community engagement, strengthening UTM’s role as a leading hub for innovation and sustainable technological advancement. Initiatives such as this strengthen MJIIT’s role as a bridge between academia and society, empowering the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators who will shape Malaysia’s technological and sustainable future.
