UTM and MSU strengthen strategic partnership for AI-driven research and innovation

Dr. Noor Hafizah Hassan

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Management and Science University (MSU) have strengthened their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance higher education, research, and innovation, particularly in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and biomedical research. The collaboration aims to enhance research capabilities, promote academic mobility, and generate impactful innovations that address future societal and industrial needs. The partnership is expected to contribute to academic excellence and the development of globally competitive graduates equipped for the digital era.

SHAH ALAM, Jul 7 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Management and Science University (MSU) further strengthened their commitment to advancing higher education, research, and innovation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the MSU Shah Alam Campus.

May be an image of newsroom, dais and text — The MoU was signed by UTM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, and MSU President & Founder, Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, at MSU Shah Alam

The MoU was signed by UTM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, and MSU President & Founder, Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, signifying a shared commitment to fostering strategic collaborations in academic excellence, research, innovation, and talent development.

The UTM delegation was led by Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim and comprised the Head of UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus, Prof. Dr. Fauziah Sh. Ahmad, Dean of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI), Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Naz’ri Mahrin; Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Development), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslina Ibrahim, Head of the Department of Intelligent Informatics, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurulhuda Firdaus Mohd Azmi, FAI Manager of External and Global Relations, Dr. Noor Hafizah Hassan, FAI Academic Staff, Dr. Saharudin Ismail and Special Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Mohamed Nabil Mahamad.

The MSU delegation was headed by Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, together with Dato’ Rosli Yusof, Prof. Datin Dr. Norhisham Mohamad, Prof. Dr. Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Norizah Mohd Said, Prof. Dr. Indang Ariati Ariffin, Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil Ghazali, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norshafarina Shari, Prof. Dr. Adam Amril Jaharadak, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Ghazali Sulong, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Irsyad Abdullah and Dr. Siti Amzidalina Ghazali.

May be an image of one or more people and text — Members of the UTM and MSU delegations during the official group photo following the MoU signing ceremony

The programme commenced with a courtesy reception at the International Lounge, followed by a meet-and-greet session with the university management. Both institutions then engaged in strategic discussions and institutional presentations, focusing on potential collaborations in research, academic programmes and innovation.

May be an image of dais and text — Representatives from UTM and MSU engaged in strategic discussions on future collaborations in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, biomedical research, and academic initiatives

The visit proceeded with the official MoU signing ceremony, followed by a souvenir presentation and networking session that further strengthened the relationship between the two universities.

May be an image of studying, lighting and text — Representatives from UTM and MSU engaged in strategic discussions on future collaborations at the International Office Lounge

The collaboration will focus on strategic areas including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, biomedical research, academic programmes, AI-driven solutions, and the development of initiatives such as the AI Virtual Hospital. These efforts are expected to strengthen research capabilities, promote academic mobility, encourage knowledge exchange and generate impactful innovations that address future societal and industrial needs.

The visit concluded with a tour of the MSU Medical Centre, where the UTM delegation was introduced to MSU’s healthcare, research and innovation facilities.

May be an image of dais, hospital and text that says "msu medical centre හනී" — The UTM delegation toured the MSU Medical Centre, exploring opportunities for future collaboration in healthcare innovation and AI applications.

UTM extends its sincere appreciation to the management of MSU for the warm hospitality extended throughout the visit. The MoU reflects the shared vision of both institutions to build sustainable partnerships that will contribute to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, innovation and the development of globally competitive graduates equipped for the digital era.