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KUCHING, Apr 13 – Sarawak is poised to take the lead once again—this time as the regional pioneer in sustainable river transport with the revitalization of its beloved Perahu Tambang. In a high-level meeting at Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) recently, The Honourable Datuk Abdul Rahman Haji Junaidi, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department, […]
SKUDAI, Mar 4 – Cultural exchange offers a valuable opportunity to bridge gaps, celebrate diversity, and foster mutual respect. On March 4, 2025, the Language Academy Summer School Programme hosted an exciting day of cultural exchange between Malaysian and Japanese students. Each culture brought its own rich history, traditions, and experiences, making the event a […]
Da Lat City, Vietnam | February 26 – March 2, 2025 DA LAT, Mar 2 – The ICT Virtual Organization of ASEAN Institutes and NICT (ASEAN IVO) successfully held its final meeting for the Agricultural IoT Based on Edge Computing project in Da Lat City, Vietnam. This important event brought together experts, researchers, and industry representatives from across […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 – A new Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) laboratory focusing on construction materials has been established at the Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This laboratory is fully funded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) through the PETRONAS-Academia Collaboration Dialogue (PACD) 2023. Led by Dr. Nur Hafizah […]
GEDONG, Feb 22 – Kembara Razak ke Desa Sarawak 2025 – Berambeh Rah Gedong 2025 (KERAKED’25) was a signature annual program organized by the Jawatankuasa Kolej Pelajar (JKP) of Kolej Tun Razak (KTR), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). The event took place in Kampung Gedong, Gedong, Sarawak, from February 18 to February 22, 2025. This initiative […]
SKUDAI, Feb 15 –In preparation for the upcoming Language Academy Summer School, committee members conducted site visits in January and February 2025 to enhance educational trips for Japanese students. The first group of approximately 30 participants from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) will join the Summer School from February 23 to March 8, 2025. These visits […]
DESARU, Feb 11 – The Summer School Committee of the Language Academy at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted a four-day workshop from February 7 to 10, 2025, at the Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort in Desaru. The workshop focused on refining learning materials and preparing teaching modules for the upcoming Summer School programs designed […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 22—The Department of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) and the Language Academy of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities successfully hosted a one-day Language Camp themed “Book/Movie Character” as part of their ‘Rocket to Fluency’ community service program. The event took place at Pulai Springs Resort, Skudai, from 8:30 a.m. […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 10 – A literature and language program titled “Heroes and Legends Across Cultures: Puppet Show Presentation” was organized by first- and second-year students of the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program from the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology (FEST). This initiative was in collaboration with Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sri […]
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Dec 14—The Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) on Potential Plant Species and Their Role in Environmental Balance, also known as the “Biodiversity in the City for Community Sustainability” program, is organized by SSCY 2733 Genetics students and led by Dr. Azman Abd Samad and Dr. Raihana Ridzuan from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This initiative is […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 8 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur proudly welcomed 26 students and 4 accompanying officers from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) as part of the exploreASEAN Visit, a cultural mobility program aimed at promoting international understanding and academic synergy.This initiative reflects UTM’s strong commitment to fostering […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Apr 8 – Building on the success of last year’s inaugural series, the International Seminar on Research and Academic Exchange between West Visayas State University (WVSU) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Series II was launched in a grand ceremony. This event aimed to advance the efforts established last year and to celebrate the […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Apr 7 – A new satellite laboratory focusing on industrial and system engineering was established through the partnership of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM) and Western Digital to support Malaysia’s growing demand for skilled engineering talent and accelerate industry-relevant innovation development. Located at Level 1, Block C25, FKM, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Apr 7 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Guangzhou KEO Information Technology Co., Ltd. (KEO) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their strategic partnership in the areas of artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital management technology, and conference management. UTM was represented by Prof. Dr. Rosli Md Illias, the Deputy […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Apr 6 – In a world increasingly powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the demand for smarter, faster, and more energy-efficient systems is growing rapidly. Recognizing this need, International Student Society-Yemen (ISS-Yemen) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) hosted a cutting-edge webinar titled “From Harvard to UTM: Why the Future of Machine Learning is Tiny […]
Johor Bahru, 31st March 2025 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) was brimmed with joy and togetherness as over 500 international students, along with their friends and families, gathered at the UTM International Office for the annual International Students Eid Celebration. This year’s celebration was made even more meaningful through the gracious sponsorship of Her Majesty […]
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) – Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)** recently held the 2nd Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting to enhance the Malaysia-Japan Linkage (MJL) Office. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Vice Chancellor of UTM, with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency […]
Strengthening International Collaboration in Postgraduate Studies FUKUOKA, Mar 24 – The CAMPUS Asia+ Energy and Environmental Systems Technology (EEST) Reunion Symposium 2025, held in Fukuoka, Japan, successfully gathered esteemed faculty members, researchers, and students from four leading universities: Kyushu University (Kyudai), Pusan National University (PNU), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Spanning […]
With the onset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our life and digitalization of everything that matters, communication and dissemination of information is becoming faster by the day. Nevertheless, human-natured and physical face-to-face interaction will always remain relevant notably for its empathy, happiness and plenty of memory-creating moments that comes with it. One such platform is […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Mar 14 — PhD students Wang Feng and Song Pengfei from Shandong University of Science and Technology (SDUST) recently completed a three-month academic exchange at the Geospatial Imaging and Information Research Group (Gi2RG) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This exchange took place from December 15, 2024, to March 15, 2025, and focused on collaboration […]
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If there is one name synonymous with internationalisation at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), it is undoubtedly Professor Dr. Nordin Yahaya. A Professor of Structural Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, he has been instrumental in advancing UTM’s global presence. Serving as Senior Director of UTM International since 2013 and later as UTM’s Pro Vice-Chancellor […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the digital era, reshaping how organisations align their business strategies with their information technology (IT) infrastructure. Integrating AI into Enterprise Architecture (EA) is a significant development, enabling organisations to optimise operations, innovate, and respond more effectively to an increasingly dynamic digital landscape. EA, a strategic framework […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 – The Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), with the strong support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently organized a comprehensive four-day Paint Flake Analysis Training program for officers of the Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). This initiative also involved close collaboration with Universiti […]
Economic factors, government policies, and demographic changes contributed to significant transformations in the Malaysian housing market between 2000 and 2025. During this period, Malaysia’s economy fluctuated in tandem with the global economy, influenced by domestic policy changes and demographic shifts. Key drivers for housing demand included urbanization, population growth, and rising household incomes. However, the […]
Climate change impact is being felt now and it is getting stronger. It is not the story of future possibilities anymore as predicted by scientists. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has published reports since 1990 on the science and possible impact of climate change and now reaching its 7th cycle for climate change […]
BANDAR BARU BANGI, Dec 19 – The Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE), Institute of Future Energy (IFE) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully conducted three impactful sessions of the Hydrogen 101 Training Course at TNB ILSAS, Bandar Baru Bangi. Held on 1-3 October, 28-30 October, and 17-19 December 2024, these sessions brought together Tenaga Nasional […]
UTM Teams Bag Total Prizes Worth CN¥32,000 (US$4,429) at JITRI Cup XJTLU DC 2024, China “Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of great people.” JIANGSU, Dec 15—The teams from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) demonstrated exceptional performance on December 15, 2024, at the prestigious Jiangsu Industrial Technology […]
YUNNAN, Dec 8 – Malaysia’s Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) made a significant impact at the prestigious Tengchong Scientists Forum (TSF) 2024, with Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nur Azaliah Abu Bakar, Associate Director of UTM International Kuala Lumpur and an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI), representing the university as a keynote speaker. […]
BANDAR BARU BANGI, Dec 5 – The UTM Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) under the Institute of Future Energy (IFE) recently collaborated with TNB Integrated Learning Solutions (TNB ILSAS) to conduct an informative two-day Ammonia Production Training Course for executives from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The sessions were held on 4–5 December 2024 at TNB […]
Multilingualism has been linked to employability, underscoring the role of language proficiency in preparing students for global success. The good news is that universities serve as fertile ground for multilingualism. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), for example, has diverse student body. There are currently more than 5,000 international students from 84 countries pursuing their education in […]