MJIIT Software Engineering Program: Applications and Design Showcase 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23—The Software Engineering Program at the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), part of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Kuala Lumpur, successfully showcased the achievements of its second cycle of community-focused service-learning projects at an event on January 23, 2025. This initiative was designed to integrate project-based learning (PBL) into the curriculum, providing students with practical, real-world experience while fostering meaningful connections with the community.
Expanding Service Learning with Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The second cycle of service-learning projects involved two courses: Applications Development (AD) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Students collaborated with nine stakeholders from five different schools across Klang Valley and four units from MJIIT to develop applications tailored to their specific needs. This cycle of the initiative resulted in eight fully functioning systems and four design prototypes. Year 3 students in the AD course created these fully developed systems using Agile methodology, which included four iterative sprints. Meanwhile, the design prototypes developed in the HCI course employed a User-Centered Design (UCD) approach, emphasizing user experience and interface design.
The showcase event provided a platform for MJIIT Software Engineering students to present their completed projects, which benefitted both the community and the university. These projects were developed under the guidance of lecturers from various departments, highlighting a strong interdisciplinary approach.
Representing the Software Engineering (SE) department were Dr. Halinawati Hirol, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Masitah Ghazali, Dr. Zatul Alwani Mohd Shafiei, Dr. Liyana ‘Adilla Burhanuddin, and Dr. Siti Nur Khadijah Aisyah Ibrahim. Lecturers from the Electronics Systems Engineering (ESE) department, including Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Azura Hamzah, Ir. Dr Mohd Hatta Mohd Ariff, Dr Siti Rahmah Aid, and Dr Kaiyisah Hanis Mohd Azmi contributed their expertise. The Mechanical Precision Engineering (MPE) department was represented by Dr. Uswah Kamaruddin and Dr. Ahmad Faiz Mohammad, while the Management of Technology (MOT) department included Dr. Amir Syafiq Syamin Syah Amir Hamzah.
This interdisciplinary collaboration demonstrated the importance of leveraging diverse expertise and fostering cooperative learning environments.
Real-World Impact and Empowering Future Innovators
The success of this program can be attributed to the dedication and meticulous efforts of the project committee, whose work ensured smooth execution and created a platform for students to showcase their creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork. Special recognition is due to the program’s partners, whose collaboration played a crucial role in supporting students’ development and empowering them to deliver impactful solutions.
The projects displayed the students’ exceptional creativity, passion, and technical skills. Their dedication addressed real-world challenges and highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into education. This initiative reaffirms MJIIT’s commitment to equipping students with the skills necessary to tackle modern challenges through innovative solutions, laying the foundation for empowering the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.
Project Achievements
The showcase celebrated the accomplishments of the second cycle while also highlighting the significant milestones achieved in the first cycle. During the first cycle, MJIIT SE students collaborated with six schools in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to develop applications that addressed various community needs. MJIIT marked several notable achievements, including two Silver Awards at the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) 2024 Exhibition & Competition, the publication of two research papers, five Letters of Intent (LoI), four copyrights from UTM, and a 3-Star Rating for Community Project recognition awarded to three projects.
Looking Ahead
MJIIT, with its tagline “Engineering the Nation with Precision for Sustainable Development,” aims to cultivate graduates who are prepared to address future challenges through innovation, technology, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their communities. Alongside UTM’s tagline, “Innovating Solutions,” this program emphasizes how education and real-world applications can empower students to drive meaningful change and contribute to a more sustainable and brighter future.
The list of partners from both Cycle One and Cycle Two showcases a diverse collaboration among various educational institutions and administrative units. The participating schools include Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Saujana and Sekolah Rendah Islam (SERI) ABIM Sg. Ramal, and Sekolah Menengah Islam (SEMI) ABIM Sg. Ramal from Selangor.
In Kuala Lumpur, the collaboration also involves SERI Al-Amin Wilayah Persekutuan, Sekolah Integrasi Rendah Agama JAWI (SIRAJ) Al Alusi, Sekolah Menengah Agama (SMA) Riyadhatul A’mal, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Orkid Desa, and SMK Sungai Pusu. This group reflects a combination of mainstream and religious-based schools contributing to the initiatives.
Furthermore, support from the Administrative Office, Student Excellence Unit, Facility Unit, and the Microscopy Laboratory (Synergy Lab) of MJIIT UTM Kuala Lumpur has further strengthened the program, ensuring its success through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Written by: Dr. Siti Rahmah Aid and Dr. Siti Nur Khadijah Aisyah Ibrahim