Impactful Project
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 23 – The UTM School of Graduate Studies (SPS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organised a competency development programme titled “Empowering the Digital Generation: Learn, Create & Lead with AI”, reaffirming the University’s strong commitment to nurturing future-ready and globally competitive postgraduate graduates through strategic and structured capacity-building initiatives. Conducted online via […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 20 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the School of Graduate Studies (SPS) with funding support from the Department of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) (JTNCPI), continues to strengthen its global research footprint through the UTM Nexus Attachment Programme. This pioneering initiative positions UTM among the earliest universities in Malaysia to […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur continues to advance its institutional sustainability agenda through the implementation of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation Project under the Net Energy Metering (NEM) mechanism, reinforcing the University’s commitment towards a low-carbon campus and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). The […]
SEPANG, 13 Dec — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) extends its highest appreciation to Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia and Chancellor of UTM, for her gracious support in enabling UTM students to gain first-hand exposure at the Asian Le Mans Series 2025, held at Sepang International Circuit from 13–14 November. A total of […]
HO CHI MINH, Dec 12 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Student College Committee (JKM) of Kolej Tun Razak (KTR), successfully organized the Razak Expedition for ASEAN Community Harmony – Vietnam 2025 (REACH–Vietnam’25), a five-day international engagement program that strengthened Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) youth leadership, academic collaboration, STEM innovation, and cultural understanding. […]
SKUDAI, Dec 9 – Laughter, movement, and curious questions filled the school compound of Sekolah Kebangasaan (SK) Taman Mutiara Rini as Year 6 pupils took part in a hands-on energy learning experience organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) on 9 December 2025. The Academic Service Learning (ASL) programme, titled “Bright Minds: Discover, Learn, Power Up!”, […]
SKUDAI, Dec 5 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continued its commitment to community engagement and sustainable education through an Academic Service-Learning (ASL) programme titled “Smart Energy, Safe Living”, conducted at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Taman Desa Skudai. The programme was organised as part of the SKEF2023 Electrical Energy Literacy course and aimed to cultivate early awareness of […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 2 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in partnership with the Institute of Engineering Malaysia – UTM Student Section (IEM-UTM SS), has kicked off an impactful community outreach effort through the UTM X Electrical Safety Awareness Program 2025, bringing essential electrical safety education to primary school pupils at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Taman Skudai […]
TOKYO, Nov 29 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Faculty of Computing and Computer Graphics and Multimedia Association (CGMA), successfully conducted a Global Outreach Program (GOP), the Metaverse and XR Adventure (MEXRA’25) in Tokyo, Japan, from 23 to 29 November 2025. The delegates from the Faculty of Computing comprise 13 students currently undertaking the […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 29 – The Robotics for All Grand Challenge 2025 brought a surge of creativity, innovation, and youthful energy to the Perpustakaan Raja Zarith Sofiah (PRZS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), on 29 November 2025. The state-level competition marked the culmination of a year-long effort to nurture digital fluency and strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 15 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through its Faculty of Science successfully hosted the Southeast Asia Global Innovation Challenge (SEA-GIC 2025) competition, reaffirming its role as a platform for student-led innovation, interdisciplinary learning and purpose-driven science engagement. SEA-GIC was held on 14 and 15 December 2025, convening participants across nation and region. […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 9 — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Media and Game Innovation Centre of Excellence (MaGICX) under the Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn), successfully hosted the 4th International Workshop on Metaverse – Online Global Classroom Series 2025. The programme was organised as part of a long-standing international academic collaboration involving Kyushu […]
PETALING JAYA, Dec 10 – Representing Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Vice-Chancellor of UTM and faculty member of the Faculty of Computing, delivered a keynote lecture at the 4th International Conference on Data Science and Emerging Technologies 2025 (DaSET2025), hosted by UNITAR International University, Malaysia. The conference, held at the […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 – The Malaysia–Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Malaysia, successfully organised a five-day intensive training programme on the Vacuum Freeze-Drying Machine. Held from 4 to 8 December 2025 at MJIIT’s Food Security Laboratory, the programme provided […]
Building bridges across borders, international collaboration brings researchers together to tackle complex challenges. Intan Diyana Munir, a Ph.D postgraduate student from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), has successfully completed a prestigious research internship at the Institute of Mathematics for Industry (IMI), Kyushu University (九州大学, Kyūshū Daigaku – Kyudai), […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through its Faculty of Computing, successfully organized the 2u2i Appreciation Night to honor the strong partnerships that have shaped the success of the UTM 2u2i programme, Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Engineering) with Honours. The event brought together 100 participants representing government agencies, industry, universities, and […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 – The Construction Contract Management (CCM) Industrial Visit and Academic Seminar, held from 4 to 6 December 2025, reflects Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) ongoing commitment to practice-integrated postgraduate education, strategic industry engagement, and professional capacity building in construction law and dispute resolution. Organised by the Master’s in Construction Contract Management (CCM) […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 5 – The UTM-Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (UTM-CIAM) together with the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully organised the Industrial & Innovation Showcase (SIIFS) 2025 at UTM Johor Bahru on 3 and 4 December 2025, featuring a series of industry–academia engagement activities aimed at […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 5 – The Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), was honoured to host a distinguished delegation from the Institute of Environment and Ecology (IEE), Tsinghua University, China. The delegation was led by Assoc. Prof. Yu Longfei, Assistant Dean of International Cooperation & Academic Affairs, and included […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 4 – The Malaysian Architecture, Theory, Culture and Heritage (MATCH) Research Group, together with the Design Process, Practice and Management (DPROM) Research Group from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully hosted an international academic engagement with the Sathyabama Institute of Science and […]
Professor's Insight
HAIKOU, Dec 9 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) further reinforced its international presence in marine and coastal geospatial science when Prof. Gs Dr. Mazlan Hashim delivered a keynote address at the 4th Seminar on Asia–Europe Scientists Development for Coastal Environment, held on 8 and 9 December 2025 in Haikou, China. The seminar brought together 55 […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 14 — The eleventh series of the Wacana Intelektual MADANI brought renewed urgency to discussions on the future of Malaysian higher education as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) hosted an insightful forum titled “New Academia: Shifting to Total Factor Productivity” at Dewan Senat, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim. Jointly organised by the Faculty of […]
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — The Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 commenced today in a ceremony graced by Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). Accompanying Her Majesty was Her Highness Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor. The programme also featured presentations by Royal Discussant, Shaykh Prof. Dr. Hisham […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) Prof. Sr Gs. Dr. Mazlan Hashim, a leading expert in geospatial science and satellite-based Earth observation, has been appointed to the Expert Review Panel responsible for evaluating the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under the Malaysia Space Exploration 2030 (MSE2030) framework. The initiative, coordinated by the Malaysian […]
JOHOR BAHRU, June 26 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is dedicated to promoting science-led innovation through community-driven platforms, as demonstrated by the recent “UTM Innovation Talk” held on June 26. This impactful webinar, organised by the International Student Society (ISS) – Yemen and ISS – Palestine, attracted over 60 participants from various academic, entrepreneurial, and medical backgrounds […]
Malaysia has made significant progress in healthcare, with life expectancy rising to 73.4 years for men and 78.6 years for women as of 2023. More than 95% of the population now has access to healthcare services, supported by a robust primary care system comprising over 1,100 public health clinics, more than 1,700 rural clinics, and […]
We compare major drivers of Nation branding namely psychographics, reputation resources, and governance from the perspectives of businessmen and we have a new and interesting perspective on Kuwait Nation branding plays a crucial role in the competition among nations to attract inward investment, enhance their image, attract talented individuals, expand export markets, and gain the […]
Expert Highlight
Buli di tempat kerja merupakan salah satu ancaman serius tetapi paling kurang dibincangkan dalam organisasi di Malaysia. Walaupun banyak organisasi memberi tumpuan kepada pertumbuhan perniagaan, transformasi digital dan strategi bakat, satu krisis senyap terus menjejaskan moral, produktiviti dan kepercayaan pekerja, iaitu budaya buli. Tidak seperti isu organisasi yang jelas kelihatan, buli sering tersembunyi di sebalik […]
The landscape surrounding Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) presents an observation that’s both compelling and, frankly, a little new rejuvenation is needed. We have a world-class global gateway, a phenomenal piece of infrastructure that connects Malaysia to every corner of the planet, yet, within a 5 km radius, the immediate environment feels like a place […]
Normally, I spend my days delving into market trends, valuation models, and the intricate mechanics of urban growth. But today, I want to step away from the spreadsheets and talk about something far more fundamental, something that touches the very core of our homes and our shared lives: cleanliness. It might seem simple, almost too […]
There is immense joy in witnessing a community not just survive but truly thrive. As I reflect on the past quarter-century, moving my gaze from the bustling streets of Dongdaemun, Seoul, to the rapidly flourishing neighbourhoods of Skudai, Johor, I see not just urban development but the deep, abiding strength of the human spirit to […]
I’ve always been fascinated by why places change, particularly through the lens of real estate economics. My work, on the other hand, is about figuring out how. For the past 25 years, I’ve watched two districts, hundreds of miles apart, conduct a perfect, real-world experiment observation in development between Dongdaemun in Seoul and Skudai in […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 – The Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), led the Artificial Intelligence Cluster at the ASEAN Higher Education Leadership Forum (ASHELF) 2025, held from 4–5 November 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), […]
In today’s academic world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool. From drafting reports and checking grammar to generating creative ideas, it has revolutionised how educators, researchers, and students work. Yet behind this technological convenience lies a critical question: are we thinking with AI—or are we letting AI think for us? I have been […]
KULIM, Oct 9 – Three members from the Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) — Prof. Ts. Dr. Juhana Jaafar, Dr. Farhana Aziz, and Dr. Mohd Shahrizan Moslan — were invited to serve as jury members at the SIRIM Industrial Innovation & Technology Expo (SI2TE) 2025, organized by the Advanced Materials […]
At first glance, the title may seem geeky and perhaps an imitation of Einstein’s famous equation, but it’s intentionally crafted to spark curiosity. The idea behind it is simple yet profound: Engineering Future (EF) will be powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), but only when guided and operated by Organic Intelligence (OI) – that is, human […]
When I first joined academia, the rhythm of teaching and learning was very different. Assignments meant long hours in the library, photocopying journal articles, and typing references on a word processor. If you needed something from Arkib Negara, you snail-mailed them and waited weeks for a reply that often came too late. For the first […]
